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Researchers at UT Southwestern found that disrupting lipoylation weakens cancer cells’ ability to copy DNA, making them more sensitive to PARP inhibitors and revealing a new cancer treatment strategy. Read: utsouthwestern.edu/newsroom/artic…

We have added a dual single sign on option for our Career Center. Your current membership login credentials now allow you to log directly into our Career Center. careers.actscience.org ACTS members get a 50% discount on job postings, use the code in our ACTS Connections!

The premier annual gathering for clinical and translational science returns to Washington, DC in 2027. Get ready for more opportunities to network and learn, as well as opportunities to get involved with ACTS' advocacy efforts on Capitol Hill. Stay tuned: actscience.org/Translational-…

Do you know someone who deserves to be recognized for outstanding or groundbreaking work? Is your institution embarking on an exciting project? Send ACTS your story using this form to be highlighted in future issues of the ACTS Connection. docs.google.com/forms/d/e/1FAI…

Nicole Keepers has long faced lupus, including “brain fog” that affects memory and focus. While current treatments ease some symptoms, cognitive challenges persist. New research suggests EG501 may improve cognitive function in people with lupus. Read more: news.vumc.org/2026/04/20/dru…

ACTS offers multiple tools to aid in your professional development. Check out past webinars and Translational Science sessions in the Learning Library, or apply to earn one of our new Digital Badges! actscience.org/Professional-D…

JCTS is still seeking manuscripts for a new thematic issue. The issue will highlight rigorous studies that measure how AI is advancing clinical and translational research and transforming the broader clinical and translational science enterprise. cambridge.org/core/journals/…

We’re still thinking about the moments at TS26 that brought the community together. Congratulations again to the 2026 FACTS Award recipients, whose leadership and impact continue to move clinical and translational science forward! actscience.org/Translational-…

Leaders across the CTSA consortium met March 2–3 for the Translational Science Impact Summit, focused on driving measurable impact. Sessions explored how translational science moves discovery into policy, population health, and real-world benefit. ccts.uic.edu/news-stories/t…

ACTS offers its members the opportunity to participate in SIGs related to the field of clinical research and translational science. SIGs connect individuals who share similar interests, providing a channel to network and resource sharing. actscience.org/About/Special-…

Following the conclusion of Translational Science, ACTS welcomed its new Board of Directors. We thank both the incoming and outgoing board members for their service and commitment to the organization, and look forward to the leadership ahead. Learn more: actscience.org/About/Leadersh…

Last week at ACTS Translational Science 2026, 1100+ attendees gathered in Milwaukee for 50 sessions, 180 speakers, and 500+ posters. SC CTSI was proud to participate, share our work, and connect with leaders across translational science! @ACTScience

Fatal drug overdoses have been Virginia’s leading cause of unnatural death with more than five Virginians dying daily from opioid overdoses, according to VCU and the Virginia Department of Health. Researchers are studying communities that are beating odds. news.vcu.edu/article/by-fin…

Explore the latest JCTS thematic issue on strengthening community-based and patient-engaged research titled "Institutional Transformation to Support Community Based Participatory Research and Patient- and Community-Engaged Research." Read free: cambridge.org/core/journals/…

Last week, over 1,100 people traveled to Milwaukee, WI to hear from 180+ speakers across 50 sessions, explore 520+ posters, and connect through networking events. Thank you for attending and to our sponsors and keynote speakers. Mark your calendars for our return to DC in 2027!

Save the date for Translational Science 2027. Join us in Washington, DC, April 20–23, 2027, as researchers, clinicians, and translational science professionals come together to share new findings, spark collaboration, and move discovery forward. actscience.org/Translational-…

Thank you for an incredible #TS26MKE. We’re grateful to everyone who participated, presented, and contributed to making this year’s event meaningful. Mark your calendar for Translational Science 2027, April 20–23 in Washington, DC.

Congratulations to the 2026 Fellows of ACTS (FACTS) Award recipients, recognized for their outstanding contributions, leadership, and lasting impact in advancing clinical and translational science. Vew the full list of honorees. actscience.org/Translational-… #TS26MKE

Continuing the celebration of the 2026 ACTS Award recipients from Translational Science 2026, recognizing leaders advancing translational science and improving health outcomes worldwide. 👏 Congratulations to all award winners! Learn more: actscience.org/Translational-…

Closing out #TS26MKE with Michelle A. Williams, exploring how rigorous epidemiology continues to shape translational science. Thank you for sharing your perspective with our community.