NEW JERSEY ALLIANCE FOR
CLINICAL AND TRANSLATIONAL SCIENCE
NEWS, EVENTS, and DEADLINES
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Upcoming NJ ACTS and Rutgers Events | |
INSPIRE Annual Scientific Teaching Seminar
Discovering the Human Side of Teaching:
Supporting Student Well-Being as well as Learning
Dr. Robin Wright
Professor of Genetics, Cell Biology and Development
University of Minnesota
Former Director, Division for Undergraduate Education, National Science Foundation
May 17, 2022
12:00 pm - 1:15 pm
Register Here
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NJACTS Biostatistics, Epidemiology, Research Design
BERD Training Series
Interactive Visualization
with R Shiny
Jiayi Ji, MS
Biostatistician for RUBIES
May 19, 2022
3pm
Register Here
View Flyer
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NJ Integrated Population Health Data (iPHD) Project
Virtual Research Consortium
The iPHD aims to improve the health, safety, security, and well-being of New Jersey residents, as well as the efficiency of state government, by securely linking administrative datasets to support approved research projects.
The iPHD Project will begin accepting applications in July 2022. Researchers from academic institutions, private or public organizations, and government agencies are strongly encouraged to submit proposals requesting data. In addition, in this first round of applications, the iPHD will provide competitive funding to support up to four (4) pilot projects from NJ research institutions. We encourage you to visit the iPHD website to learn more about the research priorities, data available through the iPHD and application requirements.
NJ Department of Health Commissioner, Judith Persichilli, will deliver opening remarks.
June 1, 2022
2 pm - 4 pm
View Invitation
Register Here
(Deadline for Registration - May 23, 2022)
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NJ ACTS Community Engagement Core
Community Engaged Scholarship Symposium
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On the Pandemic Podcast
The Impact of Race on Health
Host:
Mary Marchetta O'Dowd, MPH
Executive Director, Health Systems and Population Health Integration, Rutgers Biomedical and Health Sciences
Guest:
Denise V. Rodgers, MD, FAAFP
Vice Chancellor of Interprofessional Programs
Rutgers Biomedical and Health Sciences
Listen on : APPLE, SPOTIFY, GOOGLE, ANCHOR, RADIO PUBLIC
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Rutgers Research Collaboration Explores Link
Between Alzheimer's and COVID-19
A collaboration between Rutgers-Newark neuroscience researcher Mark Gluck and Rutgers Biomedical and Health Sciences (RBHS) researcher Patricia Fitzgerald-Bocarsly, who studies immune systems and is RBHS provost, was featured in the Daily Beast as a potentially breakthrough study. Read the full story here.
Dr. Gluck received a grant from the National Institutes of Health (NIH) to study the cognitive, neural, and immunological consequences of COVID-19 in older African Americans and how they relate to risk for Alzheimer’s Disease.
Gluck are collaborating with two leading immunologists at the Rutgers Biomedical and Health Sciences (RBHS)/NJ Medical School on this new grant, Patricia Fitzgerald-Bocarsly, Provost of NJMS/RBHS-Newark and Professor of Pathology, and Marila Gennaro, Professor of Medicine and Epidemiology. The joint award will support interdisciplinary research across the three labs – bridging neuroscience, public health, and immunology – allowing graduate students and postdoctoral fellows from both Rutgers-Newark and RBHS to expand in new directions.
Marila Gennaro is Co-Lead for the NJ ACTS Biomarkers Core.
Patricia Fitzgerald-Bocarsly is a member of the NJ ACTS Academy of Mentors.
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COVID-19 Vaccines Would Not Exist
without this Unsung Princeton Technology
It might not look like much — a plastic box that fits in the hand, with tiny tubes jutting out the top and bottom. Too simple to be cutting edge. Too humble to save so many lives.
But for 20 years, researchers in Robert Prud’homme’s lab have fine-tuned this little box that has revolutionized drug manufacturing, enabling everything from mRNA-based COVID-19 vaccines to malaria drugs. The life-saving molecules that treat those diseases are fragile, and they must survive an epic voyage from a lab bench, through the supply chain, into a blood cell. Encapsulation gives them a secure vehicle and a final heading. It’s a delicate craft backed by complex mathematics, and over the arc of his career, Prud’homme has become a master craftsman.
Professor Prud’homme, from Princeton’s Chemical and Biological Engineering Department, is a member of the NJ ACTS Academy of Mentors as a TL1 and KL2 preceptor.
Read the Full Story on the Princeton University homepage
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RBHS-IDEA Grants 2022
Inclusion, Diversity, Equity, Advocacy
ALL Encouraged to Apply
The mission of the RBHS-IDEA innovation grants is to support action-oriented projects that promote an inclusive, diverse, and cohesive culture at RBHS. As we invest in broader institutional efforts to advance an inclusive culture at RBHS, the IDEA grants offer a way for innovative grassroots efforts to join in our larger strategy. We invite projects that encourage conversations and connections across our differences to create opportunities for belonging and to strengthen a sense of community.
Proposals are due on May 31st
Projects will be funded in August for the academic year
Apply Now: RBHS IDEA Grants 2022
Learn more about the RBHS-IDEA grant program
Faculty, staff, students, and trainees are encouraged to apply.
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NJ ACTS Services - Biomarkers | |
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Biomarkers Core promotes and supports non-oncological translational research by Rutgers investigators and their collaborators. The Core's experts in molecular and cellular biology and in immunology help identify state-of-the-art approaches to tackle research questions in infectious and non-infectious diseases.
The core’s services span assistance in experimental design and project development, scientific collaboration and consultation. Supported by access to BSL2+ and BSL3 laboratories, the biomarker core is uniquely apt at supporting COVID-19 research.
Learn More about Biomarkers Core
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Upcoming CTSA and Other Events | |
National Organization of Rare Disorders (NORD) Webinar | |
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ResearchMatch is pleased to continue its collaboration with the National Organization for Rare Disorders (NORD) on this free informational webinar.
The webinar will provide an overview of NORD, with linkages to essential resources for patients and families living with a rare disorder. This webinar is intended for all members of the ResearchMatch community, including volunteers, patients, advocates, researchers, and providers.
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CTSA Visiting Scholar Program | |
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Molecular Profiling for Transthyretin Cardiac Amyloidosis
Kevin Alexander, MD, FACC, FHFSA
Stanford University
May 19, 2022
11:00 am - 12:00 pm
Register Here
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NCATS Rapid Response Workshop & Un-Meeting
Two-Day Event
Making Real-World Data and Real-World Evidence
a Reality for Translational Science
Moving scientific discoveries into the “real world” effectively, efficiently, and safely are core principles of translational science. With the advent of big data analytics and data derived from multiple sources, it has become increasingly clear that utilizing data from real-world contexts opens another key layer of the translational science process.
Day 1 Workshop
- Multiple 20-minute case study presentations divided into four sessions
- Each session will be followed by a Q&A
Day 2 Un-Meeting
- Brief, high-level pre-recorded 4x4 presentations given by subject matter experts on a topic of their choice
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Followed by two rounds of breakout rooms: 1) pre-determined topics and 2) participant-driven topics
June 8-9, 2022
11:00 am - 3:00 pm
Read More and Register Here
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ACRP New York Metropolitan Chapter VIRTUAL* COURSE/STUDY GROUP FOR ACRP CERTIFICATION - Fall Certification Exam Cycle: July 5 – October 15, 2022. ACRP is offering a virtual certification prep course/study group to assist you in your preparation via Zoom. June 11, 2022, 9:00 am - 4:30 pm (Early Bird Pricing before May 26, 2022). Register with Lisette Gonzalez: lgonzalez@phase2phaseconsulting.com or call 917-881-4295 Read More | |
MS in Clinical Research Management - Rutgers School of Health Professions is inviting all students interested in learning more about how to conduct clinical research at an Academic Medical Center. Now accepting applications for Fall 2022! This 16-month program is designed for students with no clinical research or pharmaceutical experience interested in functioning as a “study coordinator”. TO APPLY, CLICK HERE. To read more View Flyer. | |
INSPIRE: A 3-Year Postdoctoral Opportunity - The INSPIRE Postdoctoral Program at Robert Wood Johnson Medical School (RWJMS), sponsored by NIH-IRACDA (Institutional Research and Career Development Award), provides up to three years of mentored research experience in biomedical fields at RWJMS or Rutgers University (70% effort), as well as training in educational methods - including mentored teaching at a nearby Minority-Serving Institution - and career development (30% combined effort). Rolling admissions with review of applications beginning April 15, 2022 View Flyer and Visit the INSPIRE website
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Introduction to the Multiphase Optimization Strategy (MOST) Online Course - This course is aimed at intervention scientists working in any area--including public health, education, criminal justice, and others—interested in learning about an innovative framework for conducting intervention research. Read More and Register Here!
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On the Pandemic Podcast - Intersection of Politics and Public Health - Host: Mary Marchetta O'Dowd, MPH, Executive Director, Health Systems and Population Health Integration, RBHS and Guest: Ashley Koning, PhD, Director, Eagleton Institute of Politics, Center for Public Interest Polling.
Listen on : APPLE, SPOTIFY, GOOGLE, ANCHOR, RADIO PUBLIC
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Build a Successful Collaboration with NJ ACTS Team Science - The Team Science Core offers general and project-specific consultations on building and maintaining successful research teams and collaborations. To set up a consultation, please fill out the intake form. Read more about the Team Science Core.
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Regulatory Knowledge and Support Core Staff Cafés - Do you need help regarding any facet of human subjects protection, FDA requirements or other regulatory issues? Join the Regulatory Knowledge and Support Core Staff at our cafés. Next Cafe is May 16, 2022, 10 -11 am. Join via Zoom and Learn More about Regulatory Knowledge & Support. | |
2022 Regeneron Science to Medicine Forum - A regional biomedical conference to encourage cross-fertilization and interaction between graduate students and postdoctoral fellows doing great science across the New York Metro Area. June 16, 2022, 9 am - 5 pm, View Flyer
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NJ ACTS is a partnership between Rutgers, NJIT and Princeton. NJ ACTS advances clinical and translational science to develop new therapies and treatments and improve population health. | |
This newsletter is supported by the National Center for Advancing Translational Sciences of the National Institutes of Health under award number, UL1TR003017 to Rutgers University. The content is solely the responsibility of the authors and does not represent the official views of the NIH.
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