Welcome to the February 2012 edition of the CCTS Investigator! This e-newsletter is sent to the OSU and NCH Research Communities, faculty, staff, and students on a monthly basis.
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Keynote Speakers for 2012 CCTS Scientific Meeting Announced
The CCTS has announced the keynote presenters for the Third Annual CCTS Scientific Meeting, on Friday, May 18, 2012 from 8:00am - 5:00pm in the Biomedical Research Tower.
The meeting, focused on The Integration of "Omics" into Clinical and Translational Research, will include poster sessions, breakout sessions and three keynote presentations, including:
- Christopher P. Austin, MD: Scientific Director of the NIH Center for Translational Therapeutics (NCTT) and Senior Advisor to the Director for Translational Research at the National Human Genome Research Institute
- Nathan D. Price, PhD: Institute for Systems Biology, Seattle, WA
- Robert E. Gerszten, MD: Director of the Clinical and Translational Research Program, MGH Heart Center, Massachusetts General Hospital, Harvard Medical School, Boston, MA
For more information, please contact Valerie DeGroff.
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RFA: 2012 Davis/Bremer Awards
The CCTS Pilot Program announces the release of the 2012 Davis/Bremer Awards RFA.
The Richard P. and Marie R. Bremer Medical Research Fund and William H. Davis Endowment for Basic Medical Research and The Ohio State University Center for Clinical and Translational Science (CCTS) Pilot Program strive to develop outstanding physician scientists at Ohio State.
The funds from these collaborations support preliminary data collection for innovative projects that have high potential of receiving extramural funding. These funds are specifically designed for junior level physician scientists with strong track records in academic medicine as a career. Special consideration is made for research focused toward clinical and translational studies.
Application Deadline: 8:00am, April 15, 2012
Download the RFA in PDF format for more information, or contact Valerie DeGroff with questions.
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CCTS Website and CoRR Update
The new CCTS website will launch soon and will be more user-friendly.
The new version of the CCTS website is coming soon. One of the benefits of the new design is a site architecture that is more intuitive and user-friendly, simplifying the process to identify, search and access information. The new architecture was designed in response to customer feedback and input from research team focus groups.
This concept will also be reflected in the new personalized Computerized Research Record (CoRR) integrated with the website.
CoRR provides the ability to track project requests from submission to completion, and effectively manage multiple service and resource consultations through the progression of the planning, implementation and analysis phases of a research project.
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2012 Trainee Research Day
The OSU Wexner Medical Center, the Research Institute at NCH and the OSU CCTS will join together April 18-19, 2012 to celebrate research and discovery with the 11th annual OSUMC Trainee Research Day.
The 11th annual OSUMC Trainee Research Day event will feature poster presentations by OSU College of Medicine research trainees and the Allan Yates Memorial Trainee Speaker Series given by selected College of Medicine research trainees.
The 2012 OSUMC Research Day Keynote Address will be given by Louis Ptáček, MD, John C. Coleman Distinguished Professor of Neurology at the University of California, San Francisco, Howard Hughes Medical Institute Investigator, and member of the Institute of Medicine.
Visit the 2012 Trainee Research Day website for more information.
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Netwellness Adds Research
Netwellness.org adds a research arm to its extensive content aimed at answering health related questions for Ohioans and people worldwide.
Netwellness is a non-profit consumer health website that has been in operation for over 16 years. It provides high quality information created and evaluated by medical and health professionals at The Ohio State University, Case Western Reserve University, and the University of Cincinnati.
The new research section of Netwellness provides information about the different types of research, how to get involved with clincal trials, what to expect when participating in research, and an "Ask an expert" feature.
Investigators are encouraged to forward participants who want to learn more about research participation to the Netwellness.org Research webpage.
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Innovation and Commercialization Forums
Charles Lockwood, MD, dean of the College of Medicine, will be hosting commercialization forums.
Throughout the year, a series of innovation and commercialization seminars including educational presentations, panel discussions and Q and A's with inventors, entrepreneurs, patent attorneys, business leaders and medical industries will be held.
Participants will learn about the OSU commercialization and technology transfer process that can lead to new drug/device therapies, diagnostics, techniques and information technology.
Direct any questions or comments regarding the forum and follow-up educational series to Brenda Akins or 247-1973 in the College of Medicine Office of Research.
Read more about the forums and register online.
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Research Day 2012 - Dentistry
The OSU College of Dentistry and the Office of Research are hosting a Research Day on "Regenerative Dental Medicine: Stem Cell Biology and its Impact on Dentistry."
The event will be held on February 29, 2012 from 8:00am - 1:30pm in the Ohio Union on the third floor.
The 2012 Research Day will feature distinguished lecturer Jill Helms, DDS, PhD, a professor in the Department of Surgery, Division of Plastic and Reconstructive Surgery, at the Stanford University School of Medicine.
Breakfast and lunch will be provided. Visit the 2012 OSU College of Dentistry website for more information.
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Tools of the Trade Registration Now Open
The popular CCTS Tools of the Trade workshop returns March 6, 2012, 8:00am - 4:00pm, in the Ohio Union Cartoon Room. Tools of the Trade is designed for all levels of investigators especially early career researchers. Topics for the March 2012 event are the same as the October 2011 event and will include (see registration link for additional information): * Writing manuscripts
* Grant writing tips
* Responsible conduct of research overview
* REDCap demonstration
* Basic statistics Lunch will be provided and registration is required. Contact Stephanie Vecchiarelli with any questions. Register online today |
Become a CCTS Member
The CCTS has over 1,100 members taking advantage of the benefits that come with membership. Are you a member yet?
Benefits of becoming a member of the CCTS include opportunities for research collaboration, education and training programs in clinical and translational science, shared research resources and services, and eligibility for pilot funding. All faculty and staff engaged in clinical and translational science at OSU and Nationwide Children's Hospital are invited to join the CCTS and take advantage of these benefits. Register as a member today. |
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Faculty / Staff Highlight
Sean Lawler, PhD
Sean Lawler, PhD, is looking to identify critical pro-invasive molecules in the brain in order to facilitate the design of target-specific therapeutic agents. Lawler is trying to develop accurate assays for brain tumor cells. The invasion of glioma cells surrounding the brain is a major obstacle to effective treatment and understanding their movements is vital. Using an electrospun tissue engineering scaffold, Lawler and his team have found that glioma cells grow and migrate on the structure and that migration is dependent on the alignment of the fibers. Read More |
CCTS Member Profile
Alemayehu 'Alex' Haile
Last fall, Alex Haile participated in the CCTS membership drive held at Nationwide Children's Hospital. Not only did Alex take advantage of the chance to sign up as a CCTS member, but he also won tickets to the OSU-Indiana football game. Read More |
Request CCTS Services / Resources
CCTS members can request services or resources now and view a list of available services and resources.
(Not a member yet? Learn more about membership and join today for free.)
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Featured CCTS Services / Resources
CCTS Bionutrition Core
Bionutrition is a collection of tools, techniques, and experts who provide data for nutritional and physical assessments of the body. These include diet, metabolic rate, body composition, fat distribution, physical activity and fitness. In addition, this Core of experts can control and measure what a person will eat for one or more meals by using software and equipment from the metabolic kitchen. Bionutrition Core experts help scientists to discover which method will be best for each specific population of patients and understand their data. There are two technicians, four undergrad nutrition majors, two Master's degree Dietitians, one Master's degree Exercise Physiologist and one PhD MS Dietitian who provide this bionutritional expertise. For more information email Diane Habash, or call 293-6689. |
Got Questions?
Contact Valerie DeGroff, the Research Concierge, if you have any questions or would like some guidance with CCTS services or resources, or call 614-366-7367. |
CCTS Video Corner
iDXA Machine at the OSU Clinical Research Center |
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