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CTSI Update: Announcement |
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Elissa Everton is a PhD candidate at the laboratory of Dr. Valerie Gouon-Evans at the Center for Regenerative Medicine. She was awarded the Ruth L. Kirschstein National Research Service Award (NRSA) F31 Individual Predoctoral Fellowship Award from the National Institute of Diabetes and Digestive and Kidney Diseases. Ms. Everton is investigating the sex differences in liver injury and regeneration following acute acetaminophen overdose and how hormone therapy can be used as a therapeutic to accelerate recovery. Read More
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We are currently recruiting for two positions including a Senior Research Navigator (Tracking code 3481) and an Assistant Director, Program Evaluation (Tracking Code 0282).
If you are interested or to learn more,
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The BU CTSI seeks to submit to the NIH two diversity supplements to our current Clinical and Translational Science Institute award. The goal of these supplements is to build a diverse clinical and translational research workforce that is prepared to improve the quality, safety, efficiency, and speed of clinical and translational science research nationally. See Full RFA
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Training for Bench, Clinical, Biomedical, Translational and Population Health Researchers |
Are you planning to submit a Career Development Award? Have you assembled mentors and developed a Specific Aims page, but want to ensure that you submit the most competitive application possible? The Career Development Award Grant Writing Workshop, sponsored by the BU CTSI, is open to Faculty and accomplished Post-doctoral Students/Fellows who will be remaining at BUMC. More Details Here
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The overarching goal of the BU CTSI Pilot Grant Program is to help investigators explore and solve major challenges in translational science, especially those that address the special health problems of our urban communities, by developing and deploying new tools, methods, and processes to expedite clinical and translational research and discovery. See Full RFA Here
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New Funding Opportunities |
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Award Amount: Up to $500,000
Estimated Total: $1,500,000
Application Due Date: July 13, 2021
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Award Amount: $500,000 to $750,000
Estimated Total: $1,500,000
Application Due Date: August 17, 2021
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NIH Begins Study of COVID-19 Vaccination During Pregnancy and Postpartum
“Thousands of pregnant and breastfeeding people in the U.S. have chosen to receive the COVID-19 vaccines available under emergency use authorization. However, we lack clinical data on vaccination in these populations,” said NIAID Director Anthony S. Fauci, M.D." Read More
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NIH Study Suggests COVID-19 Prevalence Far Exceeded Early Pandemic Cases
In a new study, National Institutes of Health researchers report that the prevalence of COVID-19 in the United States during spring and summer of 2020 far exceeded the known number of cases and that infection affected the country unevenly. Read More
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How Immunity Generated from COVID-19 Vaccines Differs from an Infection
A key issue as we move closer to ending the pandemic is determining more precisely how long people exposed to SARS-CoV-2, the COVID-19 virus, will make neutralizing antibodies against this dangerous coronavirus. Read More
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Study Reveals Recipe for Even More Powerful COVID-19 Vaccines
NEIDL, Broad scientists say next-generation vaccines could stimulate another arm of the immune system, imparting better protection against coronavirus variants. Read More
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Focus on Treating Central Nervous System (CNS) Tumors and Metastases
Jul. 22, 2021, 7:30 - 9 p.m.
This will provide oncologists with expert perspectives on incorporating diagnostic testing into everyday clinical practice to determine optimal treatment selection for their patients with (CNS) tumors or metastases. Read More
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Innovations in Treating Stress & Trauma in Women with Alcohol Use Disorder
Jul. 28, 2021 - 12 p.m.
one hour webinar will look at the research and innovations in treating stress & trauma in women with alcohol use disorder. Read More
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The Funding Acknowledgement |
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The Funding Acknowledgement guides recipients of BU CTSI services, resources, or funding for projects or research through the grant citation process. All recipients are required to cite our grant number in associated presentations and journal publications.
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