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May 2026, Issue 1 | CTSC Newsletter
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CTSC Launches Free Research Education Platform
Canvas Catalog is now available! This new learning management system brings together self‑paced clinical and translational research education in one centralized platform. In upcoming editions of this newsletter, we’ll be highlighting each of the Canvas Catalog learning tracks. This edition kicks things off with the Trainee and Investigator Learning Track, which supports predoctoral and postdoctoral trainees and investigators at all career stages with content focused on career development, research readiness, and the transition to independent research—join the 75+ CTSC members who have already signed up!
| | Investigator and Trainee Research Education & Resources: | | Part 1 of the recruitment study teaches how to build a community outreach strategy to support effective study recruitment through meaningful, authentic engagement with the communities your research aims to benefit. | |  | Explore the fundamentals of innovation and invention, including value propositions, the role of existing solutions, and the importance of intellectual property in translating research ideas into impact. | | | |
'From Research to Real Life' Podcast:
Episode 5 | Shifts in the Scientific Landscape
In this month’s episode, host Lora Parent, Director of Strategic Partnerships & Research Development for the CTSC, explores how science and research are evolving in a rapidly changing world.
Lora is joined by Martha Sajatovic, MD, Professor of Psychiatry and Neurology at Case Western Reserve University School of Medicine, and Samuel Rodgers‑Melnick, PhD, a health services researcher focused on integrative health and EHR‑based research. Together, they discuss shifts in research priorities, technology, public trust in science, and the growing role of whole health and interdisciplinary approaches.
Subscribe and stream episode 5 on our website or on any of the following platforms:
Watch and subscribe to the video podcast on YouTube!
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Clinical Coordinating Center for Multi‑Site Investigator‑Initiated Clinical Trials (UG3/UH3):
The National Heart, Lung, and Blood Institute (NHLBI) at the NIH is seeking applications to develop a Clinical Coordinating Center (CCC) for investigator‑initiated, multi‑site clinical trials. Awards will use a milestone‑driven, bi‑phasic UG3/UH3 cooperative agreement and require a companion Data Coordinating Center (DCC) application, with an emphasis on community engagement and advancing NHLBI‑aligned research.
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Mind and Body Interventions to Restore Whole Person Health via Emotional Well-Being Mechanisms (R61/R33 Clinical Trial Required): The purpose of this NOFO is to support rigorous, well-powered mechanistic clinical trials examining how mind and body interventions (e.g., mindfulness meditation, yoga, acupuncture, massage) influence innovative mechanisms of emotional well-being (EWB) and their associations with whole person health. Studies must evaluate EWB mechanisms as the primary outcome and include the Whole Person Health Index as a secondary outcome to advance understanding of health restoration across the lifespan.
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CWRU Honors Faculty Leaders for Transformative Research Impact
CTSC Principal Investigator, Grace McComsey, MD has been awarded the 2025 Faculty Distinguished Research Award at Case Western Reserve University alongside Michael P. Scharf, JD, Associate Dean for Global Affairs at the School of Law. Dr. McComsey was recognized for her patient-centered translational research advancing care for people with HIV and Long COVID, with work that has directly improved clinical practice and quality of life.
Read about the CWRU Faculty Distinguished Research Award
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CTSC at the 2026 CSCTR/MWAFMR Meeting
CTSC leaders Drs. Sarah Ronis and Igho Ofotokun, along with Craig Jarrett, MD (University Hospitals) and Susan DeLuca, MSW, PhD (MetroHealth), engaged with young investigators and fellows presenting their research to senior leaders. The meeting drew 211 attendees from 40 institutions across 26 states, offering a multi‑specialty forum for sharing research approaches across disciplines. The conference advances translational research through abstract sessions, awards, lectureships, and thematic tracks while fostering mentorship and career development.
Learn more about the 2026 CSCTR/MWAFMR Meeting
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Understanding Rearrest After Out‑of‑Hospital Cardiac Arrest
2025 Annual Pilot Awardee Lance Wilson, MD (MetroHealth) examined factors associated with rearrest and mortality following out‑of‑hospital cardiac arrest (OHCA). Among 344 adult patients with return of spontaneous circulation, rearrest occurred in 50%, with most events happening early during EMS or emergency department care. Rearrest was associated with older age, female sex, hypertension, longer time to ROSC, and increased epinephrine use, while shockable arrest rhythm were linked to improved survival. Overall, rearrest strongly predicted mortality, underscoring the need for early identification and targeted post‑ROSC interventions to improve outcomes.
Discover findings from this CTSC Annual Pilot Study
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CTSC Webinar: "NIH Common Forms Review"
Speaker: Sue Marasco, PhD
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CTSC Science Cafe:
"Nutrition and Chronic Disease"
Speaker: Hope Barkoukis, PhD
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University Hospitals Clinical Trials Awareness Week:
Clinical Research Awareness Fair
May 19th & 21st
| | | | "What Biomedicine Can Learn about Reproducibility from Social & Behavioral Research: The SCORE Project" | | | | |
CTSC Distinguished Speaker Series:
"AI in Academic Medical Centers: It's About Data and Adaptability"
Event Details | CME Available
Speaker: Elmer V Bernstam, MD
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The CTSC AI Insight Summit brings together clinicians, researchers, and innovators to explore how AI is improving health and healthcare. The Summit features fast‑paced Spotlight Sessions with live Q&A highlighting real‑world applications in patient care and research. Join us to see how AI is shaping the future of better health outcomes!
Attendees can earn FREE CME credit—up to 6.5 hours.
Registration closes Friday, May 8, 2026.
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Living with COPD in Rural Ohio
This Community Engagement (CE) Studio brings together community members and researchers to inform chronic obstructive pulmonary disease (COPD) management research focused on rural Ohio and will take place on Tuesday, May 12, 2026, from 11:00 AM–1:00 PM via Zoom. Participants include adults age 65 and older living in Ashtabula or Columbiana County who have been diagnosed with COPD (including chronic bronchitis or emphysema), as well as caregivers of individuals who meet these criteria.
More Information on the COPD CE Studio
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JCTS Seeks Submissions on AI in Action
The Journal of Clinical and Translational Science (JCTS) is accepting submissions for a special thematic issue, “Artificial Intelligence in Action: Tested and Proven Approaches to Transforming Clinical and Translational Science.” This issue will feature rigorous studies evaluating how AI is advancing clinical and translational research and transforming the research enterprise. Investigators studying the real-world effectiveness of AI in clinical research are especially encouraged to submit. Manuscripts are due July 16, 2026; details on eligible article types and requirements are available on the JCTS website. JCTS also welcomes submissions year-round for researchers interested in publishing in a leading open-access journal.
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ACTS Membership for Community Members
CTSC community partners are eligible to become members of the Association for Clinical and Translational Science (ACTS). Community members are able to access ACTS' member benefits, including:
- Discounted registration to the annual Translational Science meeting
- Opportunities to participate in Special Interest Groups and Committees
- Access to the ACTS community platform website, Tradewing
- And more!
To join, community members can create an account on the ACTS website and join under Case Western Reserve University.
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