CTSI Connections
UCLA Clinical and Translational Science Institute
April 30, 2014
FUNDING OPPORTUNITIES
How to Co-fund a Team Science Award 
These awards support multidisciplinary teams and facilitate obtaining preliminary data for extramural grants. Through co-funding from CTSI and other entities (e.g. depts, centers), team awards can be up to $200,000. Learn more about CTSI Co-Funding.

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

NIH Change to the Resubmission Policy 
The NIH policy change now allows an applicant to submit a grant application as a new application, even if previously been reviewed by NIH, without substantial redesigning the content and scope of the project. Go to full story.

New York Times Cites E-Cigarette Study 
A UCLA laboratory study, presented earlier this year and supported by the CTSI, found that nicotine-laced vapor generated by an electronic cigarette promoted the development of cancer in certain types of human cells in much the same way cancer does. Read the NYT article. 

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 | Unraveling the Complex  
May 14: James Spudich, PhD | The Myosin Family of Molecular Motors: Nature's Exquisite Nanomachines
May 28: David Kessler, MD | The End of Overeating 
Watch online or at UCLA's NRB Auditorium. Click on each event for details.  

CTSI Training Opportunities
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.   
REMINDERS
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. 

Drop-in Biostatistical Consults 
CTSI offers drop-in biostatistical consults at UCLA every Wednesday and Friday. Upcoming dates: Apr. 30, May 2, May 7 and May 9. Coming Soon: LA BioMed/Harbor-UCLA drop-in hours. 

Preparing NIH Applications Using ASSIST  
On May 2, the UCLA Biomedical Library will give an overview of the NIH grant submission system that replaces paper applications for new collaborative grants to the National Institutes of Health. See details and register.

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.

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.