UCLA Clinical and Translational Science Institute | www.ctsi.ucla.edu | 5.4.2016

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New! Core Voucher RFA

This RFA awards vouchers worth up to $10K in core services. Applications are accepted from all CTSI partner institutions; previous voucher recipients may apply if a different proposal is being submitted. Apply by May 20. Details here.

New! UCLA Cardiovascular Theme Discovery Award

The UCLA Cardiovascular Theme Research Committee will award up to $50K to projects involving early stage innovative research in cardiovascular biology and medicine at UCLA. Apply by Jun. 10. Details here.

NIDA RFI - Strategies for Non-Invasive Imaging of HIV Reservoirs

NIDA seeks available and emerging technology related to HIV persistence and the development of innovative strategies for detecting HIV in the brain. Apply by May 6. RFI here.

RFP to Establish PCORI Translational Center

PCORI seeks to establish a center that will create lay public and clinician abstracts and contribute to dissemination planning for high-impact research. Apply by May 23. More here.

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UCLA CTSI K Workshop

This covers NIH K and CTSI KL2 award processes, development of K proposals and an overview of CTSI resources. Participants can submit draft applications in advance of the workshop for review. RSVP by May 31. Registration and details here.

CTSI Training Program in Translational Science

These programs offer educational opportunities for advanced training in clinical research. Options vary from clinical research development seminar modules (Track 1) to a formal structured certificate program (Track 2) and a Master of Science in Clinical Research (Track 3). Tracks 2 and 3 applications due May 15. Details here.

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UCLA's Kelsey Martin Elected to American Academy of Arts & Sciences

Dr. Martin, interim dean of the David Geffen School of Medicine at UCLA, joins one of the most prestigious organizations of its kind for her achievements to advance our understanding of how experience changes brain connectivity to store memories. More here.

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SBIR Phase IIB Bridge and Small Market Awards

NHLBI Small Business Program Coordinator, Dr. Jennifer Shieh, hosts this webinar on NHLBI SBIR Phase IIB funding opportunities to advance commercialization of SBIR or STTR-funded Phase II projects on May 4. More here.

CTSI Training Opportunities

Biostatistics Case Studies: Overview of Study Designs, May 3; Genetic Study of Common Diseases, May 10; REDCap (Research Electronic Data Capture) 101, May 17.
CTSI Biomedical Informatics: Module 6, May 10.

UCLA Molecular and Medical Pharmacology Special Presentation - Nika Danial, Ph.D.

Dr. Danial, associate professor of cell biology at Harvard Medical School, will discuss metabolic fuel choice and the causes and consequences in health and disease, on May 9. Details here.

21st Annual Research Conference on Aging

The conference includes breakfast, plenary talks, two poster sessions and keynote lectures by Dr. Brian Kennedy, president and CEO of the Buck Institute for Research on Aging, and Dr. Majid Sarrafzadeh, professor of computer science at UCLA, on May 10. Register here.

CTSI Seminar: Arieh Warshel, Ph.D.

Dr. Warshel, distinguished professor of theoretical chemistry and biophysics at USC, will discuss how to model the action of complex biological systems and advance molecular medicine, on May 11. More here.

RCMAR/CHIME & Project EXPORT Methodological Seminar: K-to-R Award Process

Resource Center for Minority Aging Research/Center for Health Improvement of Minority Elderly hosts Drs. Carole Mangione, Leader of the CTSI Workforce Development Program, and Keith Norris, Co-Leader of the CTSI Community Engagement and Research Program, as they discuss the NIH K-to-R Award Process on May 16. RSVP here or join the webcast.

6th Annual Immunology LA

Keynote presentation by Shane Crotty, PhD, of La Jolla Institute for Allergy and Immunology, with oral and poster presenters competing for AAI Young Investigator Awards, on May 18. Register here.

Children's Discovery and Innovation Institute Seminar Series:
Stephen Shew, M.D., F.A.C.S., F.A.A.P.

Dr. Shew, professor of pediatric surgery at UCLA, will discuss defining quality and value in pediatric surgical care, on May 19. RVSP here.

3rd Annual CDI Symposium

UCLA Children's Discovery and Innovation Institute Symposium includes a keynote by Dr. Atul Butte, talks by K12 Child Health Scholars and a poster session on May 26. Register here.

What It Takes and What Can Be Done to Eliminate Disparities

Join CTSI, Resource Center for Minority Aging Research/Center for Health Improvement of Minority Elderly (RCMAR/CHIME), Centers of Excellence in Partnerships for Community Outreach, Research on Health Disparities and Training (Project EXPORT) and Charles R. Drew University Clinical Research Education Center and Career Development for presentations, panel discussions and draft manuscript/grant proposal review session, on Jun. 20. More here.

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Access Patient Count Data

Obtain patient counts preparatory for research or data to conduct research. Click here.

Need a Biostatistical Consult?

CTSI offers weekly drop-in biostatistical consults at UCLA. LA BioMed/Harbor-UCLA also offers appointments. Upcoming UCLA dates are May 4, May 6, May 11 and May 13.

Job Opportunities

Click here to view jobs posted on the CTSI website.