CTSI Connections
UCLA Clinical and Translational Science Institute
April 16, 2014
FUNDING OPPORTUNITIES

Submit LOIs for CTRC Seed Grant Program 

CTSI Clinical and Translational Research Centers are offering funding for up to five proposals to establish collaborations between the CTRC and investigators at all CTSI partner sites. Letters of intent are due Apr. 21. Full details here. 

DEADLINES

Sign Up for the UCLA CTSI NIH K Award Workshop 
RSVP is required by May 12. This popular event covers the NIH K award process, development of K proposals, the UCLA CTSI KL2 award process, and an overview of CTSI resources. Participants can submit draft applications in advance of the workshop for review. Space is limited! Get details and register.

Call for Applications: Training Programs in Translational Science 
CTSI TPTS offers CTSI partner sites advanced training in clinical research:
-  clinical research development modules (Track 1, app accepted year-round)
-  formal, structured certificate program (Track 2, apps due May 31)
-  Master of Science in Clinical Research (Track 3, apps due May 31)
For more information on each Track and to apply, click here.

NEWS FROM CTSI

Denise Aberle Receives Clinical Research Achievement Award 
Dr. Aberle, Professor of Radiology and Bioengineering at UCLA, is one of ten researchers to receive the prestigious Clinical Research Forum award developing screening protocols for lung cancer. Read full story.

CTSI KL2 Scholars and TL1 Trainee to Present at ACTS-AFMR Translational Meeting  
Four KL2 Scholars and one TL1 trainee from UCLA CTSI will present posters at the Annual Translational Science Meeting on Apr. 9-11 in Washington DC. See details here on the upcoming poster session. 

Petra Kauffman Joins NCATS as Clinical Innovation Director 
Beginning May 4, Dr. Kauffman's new role will include overseeing the Clinical and Translational Science Awards (CTSA) program with the aim of improving effectiveness and efficiency in the translational process. Learn more.

UC ReX: a UC Shared Data Resource
UC Research eXchange and its UC ReX Data Explorer tool provide researchers and specialists access to cohort counts derived from the de-identified clinical data of over 12 million patients collected at the point of care from the five UC health campuses. Click here for more information.
EVENTS FROM CTSI
CTSI Seminars
Apr. 30: Briane Greene, PhD, and Tracy Day |Title TBD  
May 14: James Spudich, PhD | Title TBD
Watch online or at UCLA's NRB Auditorium. Click on each event for details.  

Networking Seminar: New Resources at the CTRC
In this month's networking seminar on Apr. 24, attendees will learn about new and updated services at the CTSI Clinical and Translational Research Centers. Save the date. 
 
CTSI Training Opportunities: Comparative Effectiveness Research  
May 6: Introduction to Biomedical Informatics - Douglas Bell, MD PhD
RSVP required for all events. Open to the public with priority seating for Track students. Videoconferencing available at CTSI partner sites.  

Master's and PhD Career Conference 
This May 1 symposium is for UCLA Graduate Students and Postdoctoral Scholars to connect with more than 75 advanced degree alumni, explore career paths, and develop professional skills. Registration required.

Free Mammograms at Bryant Temple Church
Spread the word about this May 3 event offering free mammograms to women 40 or older and without insurance. Sponsored by Bryant Temple Church and The Men's Cancer Network, Inc. See details.

UCLA Blum Center on Poverty and Health in Latin America  
On May 6-7, panel discussions, workshop sessions and dialog prepared by UCLA and Latin American faculty and other experts will address issues related to the event theme. Register here. 
REMINDERS
UCLA Research Escalator Workshops 
Apr. 29: Developing Outreach and Broader Impacts Components for NSF Proposals (webinar). Young Research Library at UCLA.  

Register Now! Children's Discovery and Innovation Institute First Annual Symposium
UCLA's CDI invites all CTSI partners to join on May 29 for the symposium's themed sessions and guest presentations which offer options on how to
catalyze interactions in child health research. Register and get agenda details. 

Now Offered Wednesday & Friday: Drop-in Biostatistical Consults 
CTSI offers drop-in biostatistical consults at UCLA every Wednesday and Friday. Upcoming dates: Apr. 16, Apr. 18, Apr. 23 and Apr. 25. 

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.