UCLA Clinical and Translational Science Institute
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FUNDING OPPORTUNITIES
KL2 Award Opportunity
The CTSI of Southeast Wisconsin seeks applicants for a three-year, mentored training and research award in sickle cell disease and non-malignant hematology. Application deadline is Jan. 31. Details can be found here.
CTSI-CDI Children's Health Team Science Award
The award supports research teams at UCLA and CTSI partner institutions to conduct novel, multidisciplinary, high impact research in children's health. Awards up to $200,000 will support four initial research themes. LOIs are due Nov. 15. Learn more and apply here.
CTSI-OAIC Rapid Pilot Grants Program
UCLA Older Americans Independence Center and the CTSI are offering grants for age-related basic, clinical and health services research. Awards will range from $1,000 to $10,000 and deadline is rolling. Click here for details.
CIRM Tools and Technologies III Awards
The award will support the creation, design and testing of broadly applicable novel tools and technologies that address translational bottlenecks to stem cell therapies. Pre-application deadline is Jan. 7. More details here.
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NEWS FROM CTSI
UC ReX: a UC Shared Data ResourceUC Research eXchange and its UC ReX Data Explorer tool have launched, now providing researchers and specialists access to cohort counts derived from de-identified clinical data collected at the point of care to improve medical care and advance research. The tool enables exploration of a combined population of over 12 million patients from medical center databases at UCLA, UC Irvine, UC Davis, UCSD and UCSF. Start exploring UC ReX now.
Register for UCLA CTSI K to R Workshop
RSVP is required by Nov. 7 for the Dec. 12, all-day workshop at Westwood campus. This popular workshop now addresses different topics on submitting R grant applications. In the afternoon, faculty will review and discuss draft R grant plans/proposals submitted by K/CDA awardees and provide feedback on preparing successful R grant applications on an individual basis. Space is limited. Go here for complete details and registration.
Employment Postings
CTSI accepts postings for clinical and translational science jobs. To view job openings, go here. To submit a posting, send the job listing with your contact information to editors@ctsi.ucla.edu. |
EVENTS FROM CTSI
Gender-related Issues in Medicine
Topics covered in the Nov. 13 morning-long seminar include cardiovascular disease, fetal growth, HPV vaccine, and NICU outcomes. The seminar will be held at UCLA with videoconferencing available at CDU, Cedars-Sinai, and LABiomed. RSVP is required. More information can be found here.
Obesity Symposium
This Nov. 22 symposium, sponsored by CTSI, Harbor-UCLA Medical Center, and LA County Department of Health Services, will explore economic and health costs of obesity to develop treatment and prevention strategies. For additional information and registration, go here.
Grand Challenges WorkshopLearn more about the UCLA Grand Challenges at this interactive Nov. 20 workshop. All disciplines welcome. More information can be found here.
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Drop-in Biostatistical Consults
CTSI offers drop-in biostatistical consults at UCLA every Wednesday at noon. Click here for details.
CTSI Seminar Series: Michael Wigler, PhD
The Cold Spring Harbor Laboratory biologist will discuss understanding cancer, one cell at a time. The Nov. 13 seminar will take place in NRB Auditorium at UCLA from noon to 1 pm. The CTSI Seminar Series was formerly called the IMED Seminar. Click here to view the webcast.
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