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Accelerating Discoveries Toward Better Health
April 2019   
Through a newly awarded $65.9 million federal research grant to address the opioid epidemic,  The Ohio State University will lead a consortium of academic, state and community partners that aims to reduce overdose deaths by 40% over three years.

The new Ohio initiative, announced today as part of the federal  HEALing Communities Study , will use real-time research to focus prevention, treatment and recovery programs in the state, which has been hit especially hard by opioid deaths. The study will focus efforts in 19 Ohio counties.

“This initiative will advance the most effective solutions to the opioid crisis and bring them to scale quickly,” said Ohio State President Michael V. Drake. “We are committed to doing everything we can to end this public health crisis in our state and, through our example, beyond.”

The Ohio consortium brings together experts from six universities —  Ohio State ,  University of Cincinnati ,  Case Western Reserve University ,  Ohio University ,  University of Toledo   and  Wright State University  — and leaders from state agencies and community organizations.

“By applying evidence-based interventions, this initiative will save lives in Ohio communities and serve as a model for communities across the nation,” said lead investigator Dr. Rebecca Jackson, director of Ohio State’s  Center for Clinical and Translational Science  and associate dean for clinical research in the  College of Medicine .

April Physician of the Month: Maryam Lustberg
Dr. Maryam Lustberg is a partner for patients throughout their cancer journeys. She is a leader in the OSUCCC and is devoted to her patents, research, and cutting-edge ideas. Soon, Dr. Lustberg will be investigating chemo-therapy induced neuropathy in extremities in a new clinical trial.






FDA Regulated Research: FDA Review and Audit Preparedness
The   Center for Clinical and Translational Science , in collaboration with  The Ohio State University Office of Responsible Research Practices  and  Nationwide Children’s Hospital  is hosting a FDA-focused conference entitled “FDA Regulated Research: FDA Review and Audit Preparedness.”

The conference will include a number of speakers from academic institutions, regulatory experts, The Ohio State University, Wexner Medical Center, OSU College of Veterinary Medicine, and Nationwide Children’s Hospital, the FDA and will focus on the following key topics:
  • The use of animal models for phase one drug development
  • Biologics and the FDA submission process
  • Risk Management
  • Audit preparation

Keynote speaker, David Burrow, Director, Office of Scientific Investigations, Center for Drug Evaluation and Research, FDA, will speak on his experience with the FDA. 

Date: Tuesday, June 11, 2019
Time: 8:00 AM - 2:45 PM
Location: Biomedical Research Tower, Room 115 (460 W 12th Ave, Columbus,OH 43210)

The Translational Therapeutics Think Tank (T4) is a free CCTS resource designed to assist investigators at all career levels by providing input, consultation, and guidance on research study design, drug and device development projects, and translational projects of all kinds.

The T4 committee is made up of expertise from the OSU colleges of Medicine, Veterinary Medicine, Engineering, Pharmacy, and Biostatistics, as well Nationwide Children’s Hospital (NCH) and can provide feedback on most aspects of study design including biostatistics, helping to identify potential funding mechanisms and collaborators across the OSU/NCH network, relevant animal disease models, regulatory and ethical issues, and all aspects of study design. The service functions as a true “think tank” where investigators can bring a brief presentation of their proposed or on-going study and receive real time, in-person feedback on specific questions or needs they may have related to their project.

A meeting with the T4 group can be requested by visiting the CCTS website and selecting the Research Consultation tab, follow it down to the “Translational Therapeutics Think Tank T4, Click on that link and chose the “request a meeting” option. If there is an issue with that link, please feel free to go directly to the online service request.
The first Ohio State Department of Surgery Research Training Program Retreat will take place from noon – 3:30 p.m. Wednesday, May 29, in room 115 Biomedical Research Tower. The purpose of the retreat is to discuss topics and strategies to facilitate the success of the next generation of surgeon-scientists. 

The retreat will consist of a keynote address and three interactive sessions moderated by DOS surgery residents. The intended audience and participants include invited OSU COM leaders, NIH research training officers, faculty, residents and fellows in the Department of Surgery and surgical subspecialties.  See retreat overview here.

If you have any questions, please contact Anna Patterson, Program Manager, Research Education, [email protected], 614-293-8703.

The National Institutes of Health Office of the Director recently announced the opportunity for investigators with relevant active NIH-supported research project to submit administrative supplement applications for funded projects to meet new NIH Down syndrome research objectives related to the NIH Investigation of Co-occurring conditions across the Lifespan to Understand Down syndrome (INCLUDE) Project.

Requests must be received by 5:00 PM Pacific Daylight Time (P.D.T.) on May 24, 2019 for funding in FY 2019.

The National Center for Advancing Translational Sciences (NCATS) and the CTSA One Health Alliance (COHA) are supporting 2-year research fellowships to engage veterinary clinical specialists in inter-disciplinary research teams. Resid ency-trained veterinary specialists in comparative cardiology, oncology, neurology, internal medicine, ophthalmology, nutrition, critical care, dermatology, and other disciplines ( www.avma.org) have expertise in naturally occurring animal models of human disease that may advance translational research in your laboratory. The Translational Research Fellowship provides 2 years of salary support at the NIH postdoctoral pay scale, plus $2,500 for travel or training-related expenses.
 
The Alliance is recruiting descriptions of potential fellowship opportunities from trainers at CTSA sites affiliated with a veterinary school (COHA.org), which are appropriate for research training of a veterinary specialist in your laboratory. These fellowship opportunities should include the following: a clear translational research program that can leverage the strengths of a veterinary specialist, an interdisciplinary mentor team with a mix of backgrounds (e.g. DVM, MD, PhD, PharmD, DDS, RN, etc.), active NIH funding for at least one mentor, a strong history of mentorship, and a clear collaboration plan. A potential fellow should not be identified in the pre-submission.

Fellowship opportunity submission are due by July 1, 2019.  For questions, please contact Dr. Lauren Trepanier .

The MacArthur Foundation’s 100&Change Competition aims to fund a single project that promises real and measurable progress in solving a critical problem of our time. Competitive proposals will address problems and support solutions that are radically different in scale, scope, and complexity and where there is a distinct plan for deployment of a $100 million investment that will make a measurable impact over a five-year term.

The MacArthur Foundation is looking for BOLD, not innovative, solutions. They will not fund Research & Development, Clinical Trials, or Basic Research. Proposed solutions must be evidence-based and ready to scale.

An internal competition will be held to ensure that Ohio State puts forward its 2-3 most compelling ideas.

An i nformation session will be held on May 3, 2019 from 12:30 PM - 2:00 PM in the Research Commons Brainstorming Room, 3rd Floor. Submitting teams are strongly encouraged to attend the information session.

Sponsor Registration Deadline: July 16, 2019
Sponsor Application Due Date: August 6, 2019


For questions, please contact Leanda Rix
Tools of the Trade: Building a Diverse Biomedical Workforce
This program will focus on the current lack of diversity in the biomedical research workforce today and the positive impact a diverse workforce can have on research. Program Officer Pablo Cure, MD, from the NIH National Center for Advancing Translational Science will talk about the importance of diversity from the NIH perspective and the NIH Administrative Supplements to Promote Diversity.

Kristine Yonder and Jose Otero from the College of Medicine will address their experience with different types of Diversity Supplements, while Ingrid Bonilla, Postdoctoral Fellow, College of Pharmacy, will talk about her experience as a beneficiary of these funds.

Finally, Diana Burdette from the College of Medicine Grants Management Office will offer guidance on the nuts and bolts of applying for these grants. Learn more

Date: Thursday, June 20, 2019
Time: 2:00 PM - 5:00 PM
Location: James Conference 035

The CCTS and the Blue Buffalo Veterinary Clinical Trials Office presents “Tools of the Trade: Animal Models: Beyond the Mouse.” Rodent models are an important resource in translational therapeutics research, but they aren’t the only way to study disease in the preclinical setting. In fact, a variety of animal models exist that can augment your research to answer targeted questions or facilitate scaling up to larger organisms.

At this program you will hear from researchers at Ohio State and Nationwide Children’s Hospital who work with a variety of animals, including: zebrafish, sheep, and pigs. You will learn about the advantages of studying naturally occurring disease in companion animals. Comparative aspects of Animal Pathology and unique regulatory and ethical considerations for each species will also be addressed to help the attendee to explore the use of alternative animal models for their disease research.

Date: Tuesday, July 23, 2019
Time: 8 AM to Noon (check-in with refreshments 7:30 AM forward)
Location: Biomedical Research Tower, Room 115

Contact [email protected] for more information.

The CCTS at Nationwide Children’s Hospital/The Ohio State University is now seeking applications for a pilot funding opportunity, sponsored by the CCTS’s Integrating Special Populations (ISP) Program. The ISP Pilot Program offers up to $40,000 in funding per annual award cycle, to either one investigator or multiple investigators at NCH/OSU, for an award period of one calendar year (12 months). The goal is to support research initiatives that involve groups that are frequently underrepresented in clinical and translational research.
 
The deadline for the 2019-2020 award cycle is June 1, 2019 .
 
For full program details, please visit the ISP Pilot Program website . If you have any questions that are not answered on the website or in the online application form, please email all questions to the NCH/OSU CCTS Liaison .
Date:   Thursday May 16, 2019 from 10:00-11:00 am
Location:  James L035
Speakers: Art Gooray, Director Faculty Alliances Technology Commercialization Office Megan Aanstoos, Licensing Analyst, Technology Commercialization Office

SOCRA, ACRP & CME Continuing Research Education credits provided.

For question, please contact  Abigail Larsen  in the College of Medicine Office of Research
Today’s learners are looking for skills that will serve them well in our changing world, whether that be technological prowess or the courage and dedication necessary to bring about social justice. Are our teaching methods keeping up to meet their needs? How do we keep them engaged in the classroom, and how do we push them to step outside that classroom to make a difference? We’ll explore these questions and more at InnovateX on May 16! Learn more

Join the Asian Pacific American Network (APAN) Employee Resource Group and Diversity & Inclusion at Nationwide Children’s Hospital for a professional panel event moderated by Olivia Thomas, MD, Chief Diversity and Health Equity Officer at Nationwide Children’s. Senior leadership in Human Resources, The Research Institute, and the hospital will discuss how NCH and other employers can improve diversity of leadership in healthcare and research. All employees are welcome, and the last 15 minutes of the event will be reserved for audience Q&A with panelists. Free boxed lunch will be available for the first 100 attendees.

When: Monday, May 6 from 12 p.m. to 1 p.m
Where: Discovery Auditorium (WA1020/Research Building 2)

Please email APAN with any questions.
Biofabrication 2019 will bring together scientists, engineers, regulatory specialists, industry participants, and clinical investigators to present and share their recent discoveries, research direction, and views on the current problems and opportunities in the exciting field of biofabrication. Five plenary, fifteen keynote, ninety podium, and hundreds of poster presenters will gather for 2 and a half days at The Ohio State University in Columbus, Ohio.

In addition to a sponsor’s trade show, special fora are planned on publishing strategies, translational research, regulatory issues, industrial technologies, and for young researchers, and a Gala Dinner at the Columbus Museum of Art. There will be ample opportunity to meet old friends and new collaborators, learn about funding opportunities, and meet the organizers of national and international consortia dedicated to promoting the field of biofabrication.

When: October 20-22, 2019
Where: The Ohio State University

Precision Genomics Midwest Conference
Mark your calendars for May 10, 2019 for the third annual Precision Genomics Midwest – the region’s largest genomics conference. PGM features talks by thought leaders in research, clinical, and translational genomics…and a top-quality vendor fair, showcasing the field’s leading-edge products and services.

This conference will include speakers from the NIH, Ulm University (Germany), Uppsala (Sweden) Genome Center, University of Michigan, University of Washington, University of Kentucky and more...

Keynote speakers will include Matthew Porteus, MD , Associate Professor in the Department of Pediatrics and Institute of Stem Cell Biology and Regenerative Medicine at Stanford University, and Bing Ren, PhD , Professor of Cellular and Molecular Medicine at the University of California San Diego (UCSD) and Director of the UCSD Center for Epigenomics.

Registration for attendance is free and includes breakfast, breaks, lunch, and a networking reception.

When: May 10, 2019 from 7:30 a.m. - 5:00 p.m.
Where: Kingsgate Marriott, University of Cincinnati

Upcoming 2019 Scientific Writing Program Events
In an effort to facilitate best writing practices and prospects for funding and sterling publications, we are excited to announce the new and improved 2019 Scientific Writing Program . The program includes training opportunities for writers at all stages: Seminars (1-2hrs) with more general content for wider audiences (staff through Jr Faculty), Workshops (all day) for targeted more committed participants, and launching the new Writing Groups for serious R and K Grant Application Writers. Seminars are open to all - registration is required for Workshops and Writing Groups.

Workshop: R and K Proposal Writing Workshops
  • Dates: May 30, 2019 (R Proposal) & October 15 (K Proposal)
  • Day-long didactic sessions covering crafting a proposal that establishes clear Specific Aims, substantial significance, transforming innovation, a rigorous approach, a commanding biosketch, vibrant summary and narrative, with concise and precise writing. Sponsored Projects will also cover budgeting and other requirements. K Workshops will also discuss designing an aspiring Career Development and Mentoring plan.
  • Register for the R Proposal Workshop
  • Register for the K Proposal Workshop
 
Writing Groups:   If you are interested in submitting an R proposal October 5, 2019 or a K proposal February 5, 2020 and would like to participate in a Mentored Writing Group, please first register for the relevant Proposal Writing Workshop above. Attendance at the corresponding day-long workshops on R and K Proposal Writing will serve as prerequisites for participation in the corresponding Writing Group. Writing Groups will meet every other week for 8-10 1.5-hr-sessions with regular assignments, mentored reviews and discussions, and constant revisions (June – September for the R Group, October – January 2020 for the K Group). Please email Melody Davis directly to enroll in a Writing Group. You will need to identify a committed mentor as well.   The mentor will be asked to attend the writing group meetings along with their mentee. Each mentor/mentee team will also be paired with another team for co-review and peer-to-peer revision. The final product is a submission ready proposal. 
 
For more information, please contact Melody Davis . 
New Online Course: Being a PI: Roles, Responsibilities, and Resources
Title: Being a Principal Investigator: Roles, Responsibilities, and Resources
 
This online course, designed by the Office of Research, provides guidance for Principal Investigators (PI) and their staff. “Being a PI: Roles, Responsibilities, and Resources” benefits all members of the research community and enhances Ohio State’s efforts towards supporting the responsible conduct of research. The course content covers research administration/compliance processes & tools, explores the life cycle of sponsored project, and provides access to additional resources. This session is open to all members of the research team.
 
Instructions:
  1. Login to http://buckeyelearn.osu.edu
  2. Search for “Being a Principal Investigator...” to register.
  3. Click [Request] then select course from transcript to launch this course.
  4. This course will take approximately 45 minutes to complete.
Two Online Master's Programs for Clinical and Preclinical Researchers
Develop  skills in clinical trial design, clinical pharmacology and toxicology, or advanc e  your career in clinical research administration . Choose one of two  flexible, 100% online master's programs: The  MS Pharmacology   program is designed for clinicians and students with a bioscience background. The  Master of Applied Clinical and Preclinical Research (MACPR)  is administratively-focused and open to students with any background.

We are currently accepting applications through May 1 , 2019 for autumn 2019 enrollment (classes begin August 20, 2019 ).

ORRP Session: Event Reporting in Human Subjects Research
The Office of Responsible Research Practices and the Center for Clinical and Translational Science are offering a workshop on human subjects research event reporting. The session will:
  • Provide an overview of the event reporting policy
  • Differentiate between investigator, sponsor, and IRB reporting requirements
  • Provide definitions and discuss case examples
  • Review best practices and available resources

While the session will be tailored to medical researchers, anyone preparing IRB submissions is welcome. The workshop will be held on Thursday, May 2nd, from 11 a.m. to 12:30 p.m. in the Biomedical Research Tower, Room 115, 460 West Twelfth Avenue. The event will also be available via live stream upon request. Registration is requested.
 
For more information, contact Sandra Meadows via email or at 614-688-8641.

The College of Medicine Office of Research will be hosting the SOCRA CCRP Certification Examination on  Monday. June 10, 2019 from 8am-12pm.

The CCRP certification is awarded with 1) a successful written application and 2) a passing examination score. You can find more information on their  website.
 
Please contact Abigail Larsen with any questions.

What do you ASPIRE to?
NCATS invites innovators to learn more about the NCATS ASPIRE Design Challenges for Translational Innovation in Pain, Opioid Use Disorder, and Overdose.
 
The goal of the ASPIRE Challenges is to reward and spur innovative and catalytic approaches towards solving the opioid crisis through development of:
  1. novel chemistries;
  2. data-mining and analysis tools and technologies; and
  3. biological assays that will revolutionize discovery, development and pre-clinical testing of next generation, safer and non-addictive analgesics to treat pain, as well as new treatments for opioid use disorder (OUD) and overdose.
 
In a newly-released informational video, you’ll hear from the director of NCATS, Dr. Christopher Austin, about how the ASPIRE Challenges fit into the NIH’s Helping to End Addiction Long-term (HEAL) Initiative in response to the national opioid crisis. We will also cover the details of the 5 ASPIRE Challenges, important dates, rules, and review criteria.

For questions, please contact NCATS Aspire Challenge

CLIC has launched a new Resource Center so that CTSA Program members can easily share relevant and useful guides, manuals and other tools with the full consortium. This page aims to encourage collaboration and resource-sharing so that hubs across the program don’t need to ‘recreate the wheel’ every time they’re faced with a challenge or question.
Pet Hero Bear participated in a clinical trial for dogs with bone tumors at the Blue Buffalo Veterinary Clinical Trials Office in November 2018. This study is looking at a new approach to stimulate the body’s own immune system to attack remaining tumor cells in dogs that have undergone standard of care limb amputation and chemotherapy for the treatment of bone tumors (OSA).

Please visit our website for a list of our current enrolling clinical trials.
A  Research Study Participant Satisfaction Survey developed by OSU study coordinators and CCTS staff is available to the OSU research community. The survey helps researchers assess and improve the research experience of participants for a single study, studies conducted within a Division or Department, or potentially across the entire research enterprise.
 
For ease of use, the survey has been created within REDCap and can be offered digitally or paper-based. Any OSU research team with an IRB approved study may request use of the survey to collect data that includes participant demographics, source of recruitment, motivation, understanding of the consent process, level of satisfaction with research staff, overall experience and desire to participate in future studies at OSU.
 
StudySearch   was created to enhance visibility and participation in research studies conducted throughout OSU and NCH. With approximately 40,000 site visits in the past year, it provides an easy way for potential study participants to find basic, descriptive information about openly recruiting research studies and trials and provides them with contact information to learn more.
 
Researchers with an IRB approved study that are currently seeking volunteers can    follow these directions   to submit a study  within StudySearch to ensure their study is listed on StudySearch. No additional IRB oversight is necessary to list your study. 

Visit the Veterinary Medicine Academic Building, room 145 on Mondays from 8:00 am - 9:00 am for help on creating a testable hypothesis, study deign, data collection logistics, data management, and basic data analysis.

For questions, please contact Rebecca Garabed
Do you have questions about using an external IRB or making Ohio State the single IRB for your multi-site study? Join the Office of Responsible Research Practices and the Center for Clinical and Translational Science as we host walk-in office hours on Tuesdays from 12:30 am - 4:30 pm at the CCTS, room 259.
 
Ohio Innovation Exchange connects universities, industry
The Ohio Department of Higher Education’s new Ohio Innovation Exchange (OIEx) connects industry with faculty, students, equipment and facilities available at Ohio’s research universities. OIEx provides extensive search functionality and an intuitive interface. This pilot includes engineering, health sciences and natural and mathematical sciences, with plans to add other disciplines and universities/colleges. Faculty may manage any data issues with their profiles  here. 

Please email all questions.

IRB Submission Assistance
The Office of Responsible Research Practices (ORRP) is offering assistance for Biomedical and Cancer researchers who prepare IRB submissions. Open office hours are held in the CCTS suite, room 259 in Prior Hall. Appointments are recommended; walk-ins are also accepted:

  • Wednesdays from 12:30 pm - 4:30 pm
  • Thursdays from 9:00 am -12:00 pm

These individualized sessions are intended to help navigate IRB forms, policies, and review procedures. You can schedule an appointment by contacting Brandie Dickens.

ORRP continues to offer specialized assistance with single IRB review and IRB reliance Tuesday afternoons at the same location.
Call for Proposals: Institute for Population Research 2019 Seed Grant
IPR offers seed grants to nurture research projects consistent with IPR’s mission to promote population science research. IPR favors multi-disciplinary collaboration. We especially encourage applications from junior faculty, and from faculty new to population and health research.
 
Funding for this seed grant program is drawn primarily from our NICHD P2C award. See below for the scientific mission of the NICHD Population Dynamics Branch [PDB]. Priority is given to research which falls within one or more of IPR's four thematic areas: (i) Sexual and Reproductive Health; (ii) Family Demography; (iii) Mortality and Health over the Life Course; (iv) Migration. If you are unsure if your research fits, you are welcome to discuss with IPR Director John Casterline. See:  https://ipr.osu.edu/seedgrants for examples of past IPR seed grants.

The goal of this program is to seed projects which have the potential to compete successfully for external awards – NICHD, NIH, NSF or other agencies that fund research encompassed by the NICHD/IPR mission. Hence it is expected that seed grants will lead to the submission of a grant proposal.   It is also expected that IPR will receive a portion of the indirects (e.g. 10%-20%) when an external award is secured.

The structure of seed grant projects, and the activities which they fund, can take many forms. We are deliberately flexible, within the boundaries set by the above criteria. In general, seed grant projects fall into one of two classes:
  1. Small and Focused Projects. This class is the "traditional" IPR seed grant. Typically these projects are twelve months’ duration (with option for no-cost extension) and have a budget $15,000 - $35,000. R01, R21, and R03 applications to NICHD/NIH are common expected outcomes.
  2. Large Multi-investigator Project. These projects have a maximum duration of twenty-four months and maximum budget of $85,000. The expected outcome is application(s) for substantial external funding. Teams contemplating applying for a large IPR seed grant are advised to discuss their plans with IPR Director John Casterline or IPR Associate Director Pam Salsberry.
 
Additional information/application guide/ templates available on our  website or   contact Jill Morris
Call for Proposals: T rial Innovation Network
What makes a good Trial Innovation Network proposal?

The Trial Innovation Network is looking for study projects with:
  • Principal Investigators who are willing to partner with the TIN through the project lifecycle
  • Innovations in operations
  • Multiple sites
  • Inclusion of many populations
  • Academic evidence to improve clinical trial design

Any full-time faculty member at The Ohio State University and/or Nationwide Children’s Hospital is eligible to submit a study proposal to the Trial Innovation Network through the  CCTS TIN Hub Liaison Team.

To submit a proposal or for questions about the Trial Innovation Network, please contact Hub Liaison Team Administrator, Angela Sow via email or at (614) 247-7732.
Nationwide Children’s Hospital has become home to the most innovative clinical trials in the nation, and oftentimes, globally. In an effort to create an intellectual community to foster compliance and lower institutional risk, NCH is offering an expanded clinical research course series on a variety of topics. Individuals completing all sessions will receive a certificate of Clinical Research Competency.

Courses will be held in the main Clinical Research Conference Room located on the 6 th  floor of the Tower building (T 6220) unless otherwise noted, and are eligible for CE credits with ACRP or SoCRA.

For more information on 2019 courses, dates offered, and registration, please visit  the ANCHOR website (this is a NCH Internal Site) for the Clinical Research Competency Series.
The OSU Office of Research provides a campus-wide subscription to an excellent newsletter on Research Grantwriting News. Writers are experts in research/proposal development and this resource should be required reading for anyone preparing a grant proposal. Recommendations are especially helpful to those who are new to grant writing or want to enhance their grantsmanship skills.

If you are thinking about your next research project, we encourage you to schedule a research funding consult and learn how to use SPIN, an extensive research funding opportunity database. SPIN contains over 40,000 opportunities from more than 10,000 sponsors. With SPIN, you will learn how to:
 
  • Create and save customized searches that generate daily email funding alerts
  • Organize and share funding announcements with colleagues
  • Access an extensive Keyword list, allowing for greater flexibility in your searches
  • Quickly locate Federal or non-Federal programs
  • Locate all types of funding information, e.g., travel grants, fellowships, and other sponsored programs
 
All Ohio State faculty, staff, and students are able to create an account in SPIN. Please visit  http://go.osu.edu/funding  for step-by-step instructions.
The Regulatory Guidance for Academic Research of Drugs and Devices (ReGARDD) Program offers an innovative and organized platform in which regulatory expertise can be shared across academic intuitions. ReGARDD provides academic researchers with the regulatory tools and resources necessary to successfully navigate the pathway from discovery to clinical implementation of new drugs, biologics and medical devices. We use a two-pronged approach:
 
  • A shared CTSA website that is comprised of helpful tools, templates, decision trees, and educational resources to support academic investigators’ regulatory needs,
  • A regional forum of regulatory experts from the four institutions involved in the program. The role of the forum is to strengthen the regulatory affairs workforce at each institution by providing exposure to a broad array of regulatory knowledge and a platform to share best practices, and discuss complex regulatory issues.

The ReGARDD program is a collaboration between the regulatory affairs specialists from North Carolina Institutions that receive funding from the NIH Clinical and Translational Science Awards (CTSA) Program. These CTSA hub institutions are the University of North Carolina at Chapel Hill and partner RTI International, Duke University, and the Wake Forest School of Medicine.

The PhRMA supports research and early career endeavors of scientists in drug discovery and development, and recently published application materials for three 2019 award programs. Click on one below to learn more.


The OSU CCTS is excited to announce that The OSU Office of Research’s CarmenWiki listing of all internal funding opportunities has been updated with a new column titled “ Includes Human Health ”. Thanks to Jeff Agnoli and his team, this resource will now help translational scientists to quickly find grants that are applicable to human health.

Funding Opportunities from the NIH.

Read about the latest translational science news, opportunities, and announcements in the latest edition of the NCATS e-Newsletter and the NIH's Weekly Funding Notice.



Learn more about PCORI through their blog, video room, news releases, and other resources.

Discover the latest news in translational science and grant opportunities from the Association for Clinical and Translational Science's monthly newsletter. 

When you sign up as a member of the OSU CCTS, you are entitled to become a member of The Association for Clinical and Translational Science at no cost .

As a member of the ACTS, you have access to a wide variety of benefits and tools to assist you with your research. These benefits include:

  • Discounted registration for the Translational Science Meeting
  • Email updates and web access to relevant translational science topics
  • Access to the ACTS newsletter, the ACTS Connection
  • Access to articles in the Journal of Clinical and Translational Science, published by Cambridge University Press
  • Opportunities for development and participation in committees and special interest groups