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Core Voucher RFA - UCLA Westwood Investigators Only
Applications for vouchers worth up to $8K in core services will be accepted from UCLA Westwood investigators starting Sept. 28. Previous voucher recipients may also apply if a different proposal is being submitted. Details here. This is a rolling RFA which will be open until funds are exhausted.

Two Days Left! CTSI-Cardiovascular Theme Team Science Award
Research teams from UCLA and CTSI partner institutes are invited to submit applications on research aimed at improving cardiovascular health. Competitive LOIs are due Oct. 9. Apply here.

UC CAI NHLBI Tech Grant
UC CAI and NHLBI anticipate awarding up to six Technology Development Grants worth up to $200K each in grant and local support for development of drugs; devices, including wireless; diagnostics; and tools that address heart, lung and sleep and blood diseases. Pre-app submission period is Dec. 1-8. More here.

UC CAI NIDA Tech Grant 
UC CAI and NIDA anticipate awarding up to three Technology Development Grants worth up to $200K each in grant and local support for discovery and development of medications for the treatment of SUDs (substance use disorders); technologies, tools and novel patient systems and devices are also encouraged. Pre-app submission period is Dec. 1-8. More here.

Clinical Informatics Fellowship
Launch a career in the new subspecialty of clinical informatics, focusing on health information technology within health care delivery systems. Upon completion, fellows are eligible for board certification in clinical informatics. Apply by Jan. 1, details here. 
Project EXPORT/CDU CRECD/CTSI Scientific Retreat
This retreat, being held Oct. 26, includes presentations by NIH-funded investigators, a lunchtime poster session and an afternoon scholar's writing draft review by senior faculty. Register by Oct. 19. More here.
Join HHS Learning Sessions on Upcoming Changes to the Protection of Human Subjects
Four learning sessions will focus on how volunteers are protected in research and the possible changes to federal regulations relating the way research studies are planned and conducted. Come learn about the regulations, ask questions, and engage in discussions with experts. Register to attend in-person or via webinar.

Featured CTSI Videos: Dissemination, Improvement and Implementation Science
Dissemination and implementation science can solve the complex challenge of bringing health innovations to practice through the development of evidence-based strategies that facilitate quality improvement, organizational change within health systems, and policy implementation. Click on the image at right and get access to recent CTSI Dissemination and Implementation videos. 

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Free consults at UCLA and LA BioMed 
Oct 8: The Exposome - An Opportunity for Toxicology 
Dr. Miller from the Rollins School of Public Health will be speaking at the exposome about molecular mechanisms and biological pathways that provide an excellent opportunity for the field of toxicology. Click here for more information. 

Oct 15: Cellular Therapies Symposium
On Oct. 15, the Division of Pediatric Hematology Oncology presents the cellular therapies symposium on "Recruiting and Enabling Cells to Fight Infections and Cancer". For more information about this event, click here.

Oct 23: Funding your Research - How to Get Started 
This webinar covers strategies for developing a research agenda, identifying and analyzing funding opportunities, understanding funding agencies, creating a funding plan, and recruiting mentors and collaborators. Click here for more.

Oct 26: IP Webinar - US and European Patent Laws
UC Center for Accelerated Innovation and CTSI invite innovators to learn the differences in patent laws and the impact on patent protection. David Read, Partner at Bartle Read, and Suzannah Sundby, Partner at Canady + Lortz, LLP, to present. Learn more.

Nov 10: Regulatory Science Bootcamp: Clinical Trials Hurdles - Where Are They and What Should We Do
USC, UC Irvine and UCLA CTSAs sponsor this all-day bootcamp. Talks cover challenges, supporting trials, FDA GCP inspections and more. See agenda and register here.

Upcoming CTSI Seminars
Click here to save the dates for our popular seminar series. View in-person or by live stream. Upcoming speakers are:
CTSI Training Seminars
Upcoming CTSI courses and modules in Translational Science:
California NanoSystems Institute (CNSI) Innovation Week
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