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February 2024 | CTSC Newsletter
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Research is both the foundation and the future of medicine.
A remarkable improvement in health care and longevity has been achieved but we are far from reaching our goal. Unfortunately many of our most promising young scientists are leaving the field of research – not because of lack of interest, but rather due to the complexity of clinical and translational research, stricter federal regulations, difficulty in obtaining funding, and a bigger push for increasing clinical productivity. If we abandon research, we abandon the hope of finding cures and saving lives.
The CTSC is here to help your research! Stay involved with us and keep us updated. I hope that you will reach out to me directly or to my team if you have any feedback, comment, or ideas for improvement!
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Congratulations to our 2023 Clinical and Translational Science Research Program Awardees
Applications are now closed but bookmark the CTS Program website to learn more about the Program and future calls for Letter or Intent (LOI) Applications.
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| 2023 LOI Applicants | Invited RFA Applicants | Total Awarded | | 28 | 13 | 2 | | | |
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School-Based Research-Informed Asthma Toolkit for Health Equity (BREATHE)
PI: Sarah Ronis MD, PhD
Total Awarded: $702,662 (3-year project)
Project Affiliations: Case Western Reserve University, MetroHealth Medical Center, University Hospitals Health System
This project focuses on chronic absenteeism among urban Cleveland children with asthma. A mixed methods study, that will integrate clinical medical records for low-income school aged (6-12 years) children with asthma with longitudinal social services administrative data housed at the CWRU Center on Poverty and Community Development to evaluate differences in the prevalence of chronic absenteeism across schools in Cuyahoga County. Key stakeholders’ perspectives of the American Lung Association’s Asthma Friendly Schools Toolkit will also be obtained via work group meetings with attention to key design considerations to reduce absenteeism.
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Mobile Pulmonary Function Testing to Promote Health Equity in the Latino Farmworker Community
PI: Maeve MacMurdo MD
Total Award: $296,854 (2-year project)
Project Affiliations: Case Western Reserve University, Cleveland Clinic Foundation, HOLA Ohio
The use of mobile spirometry with Spanish language capabilities will be done in a community setting (at the HOLA community center or at the farmworker’s residence) as an approach for respiratory screening for the most vulnerable worker populations within the farmworker community
Community engagement (i.e., annual health fairs) is planned at multiple levels throughout this work including HOLA Ohio as a primary community partner. Latino farm workers will be provided with resources to mitigate modifiable exposures, and connected with culturally appropriate healthcare services, transportation resources and medication assistance
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CTSC Research Navigation Services
Interested in CTSC services or support but not sure where to start? The CTSC is excited to offer complimentary consultative services provided by the Assistant Director of Research Concierge Services to help researchers and potential researchers navigate all that the CTSC has to offer.
View our available CTSC Research Concierge and navigation services and schedule a consultation.
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We're Hiring!
The CTSC is searching for an Assistant Director of Research Programs (Senior Research Associate).
The Assistant Director will serve as a subject matter expert on scientific and technical grant writing for researchers and non-research staff to develop, direct, and manage a variety of programs and funding opportunities in the CTSC designed to accelerate discoveries toward better health.
View the full position posting to learn more, apply, or share with your qualified colleagues.
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ICYMI!
Don't miss out on important news, events, and announcements! Previous editions of our newsletter are available on the News and Announcements page of the CTSC website.
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Using CTSC Resources? Cite us!
Acknowledge your NIH Grant Support with the following text in each publication, press release, abstract, or other publication:
“This project was supported by the Clinical and Translational Science Collaborative of Northern Ohio which is funded by the National Institutes of Health, National Center for Advancing Translational Sciences, Clinical and Translational Science Award grant, UM1TR004528. The content is solely the responsibility of the authors and does not necessarily represent the official views of the NIH."
Help keep the CTSC funded! Read more about proper CTSC citation and acknowledgement.
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Join us for Science Cafe! |
Mark your calendars for the 2nd Thursday of each month from 12:00-1:00 pm as the CTSC of Northern Ohio proudly presents Science Cafe – where brilliant minds converge in the realm of groundbreaking ideas!
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Science Cafe is not just a monthly event - it's an opportunity to gather together scientists, investigators, trainees, and community members to engage in meaningful discussions and forge new collaborations in unexpected and exciting areas of research. Each month features a new research focus, content expert, fresh perspectives, and a chance to discover uncharted territories in the world of science. | |
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Our inaugural session on February 8th at 12:00 PM, will spotlight Integrative Health with Dr. Santosh Rao, Medical Director of Integrative Oncology at University Hospitals Connor Whole Health.
What's in store?
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Engaging Talks: Dr. Rao will kickstart the session with an insightful presentation.
- Open Forum: Dive into collaborative thinking during our unstructured discussion time.
- Networking: Connect with like-minded individuals, fostering partnerships that transcend traditional research boundaries.
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Once you register, you will receive a calendar invitation with the Zoom link to attend. Remember, registration is required for each session to ensure you receive the event Zoom link.
For any questions, reach out to sciencecafe-ctsc@case.edu or contact McKenzie Ritter, Assistant Director of Education and Training Programs, at mxr864@case.edu or 216-368-5666.
Visit the Science Cafe website to check out the calendar and secure your spot for future Science Cafes!
Spread the word! Tag your colleagues, share the excitement, and let's build a community of innovators.
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INSPIRE-US Award Complements the Strategic Priorities of the CTSC
This intensive summer undergraduate program aims to increase diversity in clinical and translational science.
As part of the new CTSC suite of awards from the National Center for Advancing Translational Sciences, Drs. Ronald Hickman and Daryl Thornton have received a five-year, $540,000 grant to support the Intensive Summer Education Program in Translational Research for Underrepresented Students (INSPIRE-US).
The program will host undergraduate students from diverse racial and ethnic backgrounds for 10 weeks at Case Western Reserve University and its affiliated teaching hospitals - The MetroHealth System, Cleveland Clinic, University Hospitals, and Louis Stokes Cleveland VA Medical Center. Students will receive hands-on experience in a research lab as well as career counseling and coaching. Registration for the INSPIRE-US program will open soon!
Read more about this opportunity in The Daily and apply on the INSPIRE-US website.
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ATLAS Program Participants
The Advanced Translational Leadership in Academic Science (ATLAS) Program is set to begin on March 7th.
This program will span 7 months and focus on cultivating leaders in team science, as well as enhancing collaboration amongst the CTSC partners. The participant list has been finalized, and we would like to congratulate the individuals that were selected for this program. We look forward to the start of ATLAS!
Visit the ATLAS website for more information about the program and to meet our inaugural ATLAS participant cohort!
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Health Equity Challenge Series, Challenge #4 - Women's Health Equity Research Un-Meeting
Join us for our fourth and final challenge of the Health Equity Challenge Series
Bring your talent, curiosity, and innovative ideas to our second un-meeting about women’s health equity research on Wednesday, March 13th . This unique convening of researchers, clinicians, community members, and more will be rich with edification, inspiration, and possibilities for future collaboration aimed at catalyzing new research to advance women's health equity.
Learn more and register to attend on the CTSC Health Equity Challenge Series website.
- Date: Wednesday, March 13, 2024
- Time: 10:00AM-1:00PM
- Venue: Zoom
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CTSC Voucher Program Funding Opportunities
The CTSC Voucher Program is intended to promote collaboration among the various partner institutions of the CTSC and designed to support investigators in the acquisition of preliminary data or other project components for grant submission.
Vouchers awards are used for CTSC services, up to $7,500, and are limited to one voucher award per project per Principal Investigator within a 6 month period.
Projects must be multi-institutional, where at least two (2) CTSC partner institutions are involved -OR- one (1) CTSC partner institution and one (1) community partner are involved.
A prime example of Voucher Program funding at work: Integrating a Community Organization Co-Created LGBTQ+ Inclusivity For Researchers Workshop throughout the CTSC Geographic Footprint:
- The Voucher Program funded co-created workshops with each of CTSC’s partner institutions and the LGBT Community Center of Greater Cleveland with the goal of increasing the prevalence of and psychological safety in a scientific and/or healthcare environment through workshops centering LGBTQ+ research, researchers, and research participants. The final hour of each workshop featured tailored content based on gender-related research occurring at each institution and gender care services that they provide.
Visit the Voucher Program website to learn more about services available through the Voucher Program, eligibility, and the application process.
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CTSC Launches 2nd Annual Black History Makers Series
Join the CTSC every Tuesday in February from 12:00PM-1:00PM via Zoom to hear from four incredible Black History Makers.
Whether they helped catalyze research to develop Moderna and Pfizer's COVID-19 vaccine, founded a national nonprofit organization to serve as a trusted source of information for African American health, launched the first clinic for Black women in Cuyahoga County or developed an app for pregnancy and motherhood--you'll have a front row seat to their journeys and impact if you register for the Black History Makers Series today.
Curious about last year's lineup? Visit our YouTube Channel.
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Media Highlight: Northeast Ohio communities are working with hospitals to increase inclusion in research
Several members of the Case Western Reserve University Clinical and Translational Science Collaborative of Northern Ohio (CTSC) were interviewed by the local Ideastream Public Media for the work our CTSA Hub is doing to increase inclusion of underrepresented minorities in research in Cleveland.
Interviewed in the article are:
- Dr. Grace McComsey, CTSC Principal Investigator,
- Gelise Thomas, CTSC Director of Health Equity,
- Veronica Dahlberg, CTSC Community Advisory Board Co-Chair,
- Gulnar Feerasta, CTSC CAB member
Read the full Ideastream Article
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The 2024 Case-Coulter Translational Research Partnership Program Request for Applications (RFA) is now open!
The CCTRP supports collaborative translational research projects that address unmet or poorly met clinical needs, An overarching goal of the program is to improve patient care and accelerate the delivery of healthcare technology from academia to the marketplace; of particular interest is research and development work likely leading to commercially relevant translational technologies within a 3-5 year horizon.
The Case-Coulter TRP partners with the Clinical and Translational Science and Collaborative (CTSC) to provide an optional strategic development program (C3i) for applicants who are invited to submit a full proposal and oral pitch. The goal of this program is to provide the necessary resources, including knowledge and market research funding, for applicants to assemble the best possible full application.
Key Dates
- PreProposal Due Date - March 15
- C3i Program - April to June
- Proposals and Pitch Presentations Due - Approximately July
- Pitch Day - Approximately August
- Project Start Date - September 1
Learn more about the program and submission process on the CCTRP Proposal website.
For additional information please email Stephen Fening or Andrew Cornwell
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Dr. Grace McComsey, MD, FIDSA,
Principal Investigator, CTSC
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Crain's Cleveland New Faces of 2023 Spotlight - Dr. Grace McComsey, M.D.
Our very own Dr. Grace McComsey, Vice Dean for Clinical and Translational Research, was featured by Crain's Cleveland Business.
In the article Dr. McComsey discusses her career and journey as a physician-researcher, and her goals as Principal Investigator of the Clinical and Translational Science Collaborative of Northern Ohio for this next seven-year cycle.
Read the full Crain's Cleveland article.
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Clara Pelfrey, PhD
CTSC Program Evaluation Director
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Translation in Action: CTSA-Supported COVID-19 Work Yields High-Quality, Collaborative, Human-Centered Research Across the Translational Science Spectrum
“CTSA-supported research has strong evidence for translation from bench to bedside more rapidly than comparative research not supported by these awards..." -- Shannon Casey, PhD, Director, Program Evaluation and Research, Institute for Clinical and Translational Research, University of Wisconsin, Madison.
In a new study published in Clinical and Translational Science, Georgia CTSA evaluators partnered with evaluation leaders from six other CTSA hubs, Including CWRU CTSC Program Evaluation Director, Clara Pelfrey, PhD, to examine CTSA-supported COVID-19 publication metrics and trends. Findings from this study validate the role of CTSA hubs as critical support structures during health emergencies and provide valuable methods for measuring impact and translation using cutting-edge bibliometric tools.
Read the full Georgia CTSA article
Read the original study publication.
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