NEWS, EVENTS, and DEADLINES

July 22, 2026

NJ ACTS Element E Projects Awarded

Element E aims to advance clinical and translational science (CTS) through innovative, highly translatable research projects that address significant roadblocks in the field. Specifically, identifying and nurturing projects to improve the dissemination and implementation of evidence-based interventions.


NJ ACTS is happy to announce the two projects chosen for 2026 Element E funding:

PIs Ana Tergas, Rutgers

Racquel Kelly Kohler, Rutgers


Translating Innovations in Cancer Screening into Substance Use Disorder (SUD) Care Settings


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PI Mohamed S. Donia, Princeton


A Platform for Translating Microbiome

Studies into Clinically Relevant

Applications


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Emily Barrett, PhD, serves as the Lead for NJ ACTs Element E.



NJ ACTS, Rutgers, Princeton and NJIT Events

Begin your innovation journey and learn about the path to entrepreneurship

Hosted by Princeton University 

August 6, 12:00 - 2:30 pm - Virtual

Introductory training/workshop and networking event

to shift mindset to entrepreneurship and creating your business thesis.

Transform your technology

into benefits for society

Hosted by Princeton University 

September 2026 - Virtual

  • Mandatory Preparing for the Cohort Session: 9/2, 11:00 am-12:00 pm
  • September 9, 16, 30, 12:30-3:30pm

Hosted by Princeton University

Fall 2026 - Virtual (Small Business)

  • Orientation: 10/14, 12:30-2:30 pm
  • October 28, November 4, 18, and December 2, 12:30-2:30 pm
 

NJ ACTS Badges


Clinical Research Coordination (CRC)


This CRC Badging Course is designed to introduce individuals to the responsibilities, knowledge, and tasks performed by entry-level Clinical Research Coordinators.


The CRC Badging course is self-paced, takes about 20 hours to complete, and consists of 5 modules.

News

 

NJ ACTS Thanks Barbara Demarco


NJ ACTS thanks Barbara Demarco for her many contributions as co-lead for the Workforce Development Core and wishes her well in her future endeavors.

Rutgers Office of Advanced Research Computing (OARC)

Hosts 4 Rutgers Future Scholars (RFS)

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During the week of July 20th-24th, OARC is hosting Rutgers Future Scholars. Rutgers Future Scholars is a college access and success program run by Rutgers University that helps academically promising students from underserved communities prepare for college starting as early as middle school.


The program's goal is to increase college attendance and graduation rates by giving students the resources, skills, and support they need to succeed.


Read More about the Future Scholars Program

Read More about OARC

OARC participates in NJ ACTS as part of the Informatics Core.

 

NJ ACTS Services

Regulatory Knowledge and Support offers regulatory and quality assurance support in all aspects of clinical research, from preclinical requirements to first-in-human studies and beyond.


How can we help you?

  • Answer general or specific questions about regulatory rules and the approval process
  • See if your project meets the definition of human subjects research
  • Problem-solve on proposed projects, including protocols, consent forms, eIRB, etc.
  • Help determine the type of IRB submission required (full board vs. expedited vs. exempt)
  • Assist with additional regulatory requirements (i.e., IACUC, Institutional Biosafety, data sharing agreements, material transfer agreements, IND submissions, clinicaltrials.gov, etc.)
  • Determination of compliance documents for NJ ACTS Pilot Award Recipients
  • Advise on the clinicaltrials.gov (CTG) process

CTSA News and Events

NCATS, NIH, and Federal News and Events

 

Advancing the Science and Practice of Community-Engaged Research



Thursday, July 30, 2026 | 1 PM – 5 PM

 
 

Using social media to recruit for clinical trials – An updated toolkit



August 3

12 - 1 pm


Register

Recruitment Strategies in ICU Clinical Trials




August 19

12 - 1 pm


Register

Integrating Patient Partnership into Clinical Research Competencies


September 16

12 - 1 pm


Register


 
 
NJ ACTS Publications

NJ ACTS Publication Highlights


Welfare Reform and the Quality of Young Children’s Home Environments. Kalil A, Corman H, Dave D, Schwarz-Soicher O, Reichman NE. Demography. 2023 Dec 1;60(6):1791-1813. PMID: 37905475 DOI: 10.1215/00703370


Comparing emergency department versus high school-based recruitment for a hypertension research study with adult-youth dyads. Sara W. Heinert, Ryan Salvatore, Kelsey M. Thompson, Divya Krishna, Kayla Pena, Pamela Ohman-Strickland, Kathryn Greene, Carolyn J. Heckman, Benjamin F. Crabtree and Phillip Levy. Journal of Clinical and Translational Science, Volume 8, Issue 1. Published online by Cambridge University Press:  16 September 2024

 

ICYMI

Biosketch - The NIH SciENcv Grace Period Is Over. Is Your Biosketch Ready? Read More from Rutgers Libraries

RedCap Summer Series

REDCap 101 - Will guide novice users through essential terminology, Rutgers REDCap access, project creation using forms/surveys, and best-practice recommendations. Wednesday, Aug 12, 2026, 11 am-12 pm - Register

REDCap Intermediate Topics - Demonstrate longitudinal events, repeating instruments, smart variables, embedding fields, alerts and notifications, and advanced survey options.

Wednesday, Aug 19, 2026, 11 am-12 pm - Register

REDCap Project Migration - Migration workshop will demonstrate the self-service processes for moving REDCap projects from one instance to another.

Wednesday, Aug 5, 2026, 11 am-12 pm - Register

Wednesday, Sept 2, 2026, 11 am-12 pm - Register

Clinical Research Credentials Study - Seeking input from Clinical Research Professionals to better understand how professional credentials influence career development, employment opportunities, and workforce expectations within the field. Join the Study

 

NJ ACTS is a partnership between Rutgers, NJIT, Princeton, and RWJ Barnabas Health. NJ ACTS advances clinical and translational science to develop new therapies and treatments and improve population health.

NJ ACTS Resources, Services, Training Programs and Working Groups

Element B

Administration

Element C1

Workforce Development

Element C2

Community & Stakeholder Engagement

Element D1

*Biostatistics, Epidemiology &

Research Design (BERD)

*Team Science

*Regulatory Knowledge & Support

*Special Populations in Research

*Biomarkers

*Genetically informed Research

Education & Training (GREAT)

*Clinical Trials Office

Element D2

Clinical & Translational Science Pilots

Element D3

Clinical Informatics

Element E1

Clinical & Translational Science Research: Novel Genetic Services Model

Element E2

Clinical & Translational Science Research: Translating Evidence on Opioid Overdose


Training Programs

*Mentored Career Development DEVELOP (K12)

*Predoctoral Training ASCENT (T32)

*Short-Term Research CREST (R25)



Working Groups

*Health Policy in Action

*Dissemination & Implementation Science

*Team Science

*Learning Health System

*Engagement for Impact

CTSA Hub Funding Opportunities

Become a member of

NJ ACTS

How to cite the CTSA Grant

 
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