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| October 2026 | Issue 2 |
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| Funding Opportunities |
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REGISTER BY FEB 2, 2027 $6M IN PRIZES
NIH Real-World Evidence Innovation Challenge
NIH is offering a $6 million prize competition to test real-world evidence analytics across health systems using N3C data. Phase 1 will award up to twelve $50,000 prizes, with additional Phase 2 prizes up to $1 million. Special recognition will be given to submissions led by NIH Early Stage Investigators. Real-World Evidence Innovation Challenge →
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| Research & Media Highlights |
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Advancing Blood Testing Innovation Through Translational Research
Case Western Reserve student researchers are developing new tools to improve care. Zoe Sekyonda is building OxyHeme to assess stored blood’s oxygen release, while CTSC T32 predoctoral trainee Cassandra López is creating mAI Echo, a personalized AI tool for real-time interpretation between clinicians and patients. Read the full article
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CTSC K12 Scholars Program:
Call for Letters of Intent
CTSC is accepting LOIs for the next K12 Scholar cohort. Applicants need a doctorate, strong interest in clinical/translational research, 75% effort, and a CTSC partner position by July 1, 2027. The InfoReady LOI application opens October 15, 2026, and is due November 15, 2026.
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Attention Students:
Ohio Scholars in Aging Applications Open
Applications are open for the 2027 Ohio Scholars in Aging Program for students interested in aging careers, policy, and leadership. Applications are due Friday, November 13, 2026, at 11:59 p.m.
For questions about the Aging Program contact Natalie Haslage
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CIRTification for Community-Engaged Research
In this Canvas Catalog spotlight, we are highlighting CIRTification for Community-Engaged Research (CER). Strengthen your research skills with CIRTification, a one-hour training for community partners who help recruit participants, obtain informed consent, or collect data. Participants receive a certificate of completion.
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The CTSC is Hiring:
Assistant Director of Research Programs
CTSC Northern Ohio is seeking an Assistant Director of Research Programs to support research development, grant preparation, compliance, and translational research initiatives. Candidates should hold an MD or PhD and have at least five years of relevant postdoctoral experience.
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For ESIs: Explore CTSC Resources and Earn Rewards
The CTSC Passport Program gives early-stage investigators a simple way to explore CTSC resources, build career skills, and earn rewards. Complete activities to collect points, unlock badges, and access perks like swag, networking, professional development, and special funding opportunities.
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CTSC Big Data Webinar
Bring Your Own Research Question – Working with Real-World Data |
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CTSC Distinguished Speaker Series
Speaker: Shirley Helm, MS, CCRP · Event Details · CME Available |
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CTSC Scientific Writing Open Office Hours
Moderator: Roberto Alers-Velazquez, PhD
*No registration required |
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CTSC Mock Study Section
Accepting applications for participants and reviewers |
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Discovery to Impact: Exploring CTSC Entrepreneurship & Commercialization
Speaker: Umut Gurkan, PhD |
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CWRU EVENT
Breaking Boundaries Forum: AI & Therapeutics |
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Whole Health Research Summit: Connecting Clinical Insight with Scientific Discovery
Keynote Speaker: Michelle Thompson, DO |
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| ATLAS Cohort 3 Celebrates Success, Cohort 4 Nominations Now Open |
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| The CTSC recently celebrated the third cohort of the ATLAS Program, a leadership training experience focused on team science and cross-institutional collaboration. Congratulations to Cohort 3’s winning team, Team 2, for their project, “North Star Navigator: A Trustworthy, Reproducible AI Resource Navigator for Spinal Cord Injury.” Nominations for ATLAS Cohort 4 are now open and will focus on early-career investigators at the assistant professor level in clinical and translational research. Nominations are due November 9, 2026. |
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