UCLA Clinical and Translational Science Institute | www.ctsi.ucla.edu | 6.29.2016  
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New! Catalyst Awards Open July 1
Receive up to $5,000 to fund your event, development program, or new project idea. Applications due by Aug. 1. Details here. 

New! UCLA SPORE in Prostate Cancer Research: Developmental Research and Career Enhancement Programs 
The Developmental Research Program supports pilot projects focusing on innovative and interdisciplinary translational prostate cancer research. The Career Enhancement Program supports junior and senior faculty who wish to commit their research interests to or refocus on translational approaches in the prostate cancer research area. Both opportunities are open to  UCLA, Cedars-Sinai Medical Center, and City of Hope applicants; due Jul. 18. More here. 

New! Advanced Research Training Program in Renal Science 
The T32 program prepares MD, PhD, and MD/PhD trainees with training in basic, clinical, translational, and health services research in renal science. Applications are due Dec. 30. More here.
NHLBI SBIR/STTR Regulatory Assistance 
The NHLBI is encouraging current Small Business Innovation (SBIR) and Small Business Technology Transfer (STTR) awardees to apply to a pilot program geared at engaging early face to face interactions with the FDA Center for Devices and Radiological Health. Due Aug. 15. More here.
___________________________  NEWS  ___________________________
Combined with the UCLA CTSI's initial award in 2011, the new five-year grant brings total NCATS support to more than $152.7 million. Read the press release.

In its June newsletter, NCATS highlighted how Dr. Juli Feigon's research, which could inform development of anti-cancer and anti-aging therapies, was enabled by a voucher for core services form the UCLA CTSI. Read more.

CTSI TL1 Fellow Joseph Viana Receives a UC Global Food Initiative "30 Under 30" Award
Joseph Viana received the 30 Under 30 Award for his collaboration with researchers and nutritionists to implement an evidence-based trial of vending machine fare at UCLA, designed to increase the purchase of healthier snacks without compromising sales. Read more.  
__________________________  EVENTS  __________________________ 
Accelerator Seminar: Peter Bowers, Ph.D.
Dr. Bowers, senior director and principal scientist for technology development and antibody discovery at AnaptysBio, Inc, will discuss harnessing somatic hypermutation for therapeutic antibody discovery and optimization, on Jun. 28. Co-sponsored by UCLA CTSI. More here.  
  
UCLA CTSI K Award Workshop 
All-day workshop on Jul. 14 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. More here. 
_________________________  REMINDERS  _________________________
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 Jun. 29, Jul. 1, Jul. 6 and Jul. 8. 

Job Opportunities
Click here to view jobs posted on the CTSI website. 

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