UCLA Clinical and Translational Science Institute | www.ctsi.ucla.edu | June 24, 2015       
LOI Due for Minority Elderly Populations Pilot-Study Awards
UCLA/CDU RCMAR/CHIME & UCLA CTSI announce one-year pilot study awards worth up to $40k each. LOIs due Jun 29. Application details here.
 
Call for Proposals -- Catalyst Grants
Catalyst grants provide up to $5K for activities that support team building and promote multidisciplinary collaboration. Proposal submission begins July 1. Details can be found here.
 
Pilot Grants for Prostate Cancer Research
The UCLA Specialized Program of Research Excellence in Prostate Cancer (SPORE) will award up to $50K for pilots focused on innovative and interdisciplinary cancer research. Submission deadline is July 6. Details can be found here.
Abstract Deadline Extended! UCLA's 20th Annual Research Conference on Aging 
Open to UCLA faculty, fellows, graduate students, and community research partners;  submit abstracts for inclusion in the poster session by Jun 26. Learn more.

Apply for the UCLA Resident Informaticist Program 
This program provides UCLA clinicians with an understanding of health information technologies and the skills to effectively use CareConnect. This practical, hands-on approach seeks to give tangible results.  Applications due Jun 26. Details here. 
CTSI Online Grant Library Opens
Investigators may access the online library to view successful proposals, thanks to the generosity of faculty that donated K and U applications. Details about the library and how to access it can be found on this page. Please open the "K sample applications" box.
 
Core Spotlight: Brain Mapping Center
From time to time, UCLA CTSI highlights cores to bring them to the attention of the research community. To learn about the Brain Mapping Center, please click on this link.

UCLA Collaboratory Provides Genomic Data Analysis Facilitation 
This experimental and empirical research environment allows bioscientists and computational scientists to work together to design systems and conduct experiments to improve our understanding of biological systems. Learn more.
Jun 25: Clinical Research Ethics Book Discussion
The latest Clinical Research Networking Seminar will feature a discussion of "The Immortal Life of Henrietta Lacks." Event information can be found here.
 
Jun 27: Entrepreneurship Summit: Biotech Startups in Los Angeles 
Interact, connect, network and discuss business opportunities in the booming biotech landscape of Los Angeles. Learn more here.

July 8: Biosketch Seminar
Cedars-Sinai is holding in-person seminar on the new NIH biosketch. Event information can be found here.
 
July 9: 20th Annual UCLA Research Conference on Aging
Opportunities for researchers and community members to be apprised of the latest research across a broad range of topics, and to spark innovative collaborations. Abstract submission deadline is Jun 26. More here. 
 
July 9: UCLA CTSI K Workshop 
All-day workshop for junior investigators who have applied or are considering applying for a NIH K/Career Development Award. See presentations on navigating the award process and submit draft applications. Details here. 
 
July 13-16: Next Generation Sequencing & Data Analysis Workshop
This 4-day workshop provides a thorough understanding of all aspects of Next Generation Sequencing, including lectures, wet-lab sessions and data analysis. Registration and more details here. 
Drop-in Biostatistical Consults 
CTSI offers drop-in biostatistical consults at UCLA Wednesdays and Fridays; Wednesdays at LA BioMed/ Harbor-UCLA. Find details and times here. 
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