CCOS (CTSA Program)

Join us tomorrow for the next #CTSAProgram Webinar! This month's agenda features talks from the Overcoming Barriers to Women's Health Research WG, Pediatric Clinical Trials WG, and Biostatistics, Biomedical Informatics and Data Science EC. Register now: ow.ly/WfHc50ZqQ16

📝 Increase your odds of funding success with our Pre-K and Pre-R #grant review programs! Don't miss the upcoming LOI deadlines: Pre-K LOI due 8/10: buff.ly/uSpc9xN Pre-R LOI due 8/13: buff.ly/iMCajQQ @CCOS_CTSA, @CUDeptMedicine, @CUInternalMed

Dr. Doug Bennion is pursuing a low-cost hearing-loss treatment inspired by his grandfather’s experience, aiming to help people who are hearing-impaired or at risk around the world: ow.ly/CzNB50Zol4r

DeShauna Jones published new research on how a hospital program to improve outpatient antibiotic prescribing works in real-world settings, helping turn better stewardship into better care: ow.ly/MwUc50ZokCR

From workforce training to AI-powered health tools, the July Ansible spotlights the latest news, events, and innovations across the CTSA consortium. Explore new working groups, community initiatives, and research advances. Catch up on what’s happening now! ow.ly/Eh0a50ZnpQi

Join the new Measuring Success in Translational Science Working Group! Collaborate on practical frameworks to evaluate impact across translational science programs and help hubs better measure and communicate value. Sign in and click “Manage Memberships”: ow.ly/noOU50Zmvwo

Now open: CTS Launchpad: National Training Criteria from Classroom to Career Working Group! Help shape scalable, competency-based curricula & early career pathways for future clinical research professionals. Sign in & click “Manage Memberships” to join: ow.ly/iQaR50Zmvqh

Join the new Scaling a Reproducible CTSA/CTR Framework for CRP Training Working Group to share competency-based curricula, streamline resources, and strengthen the translational research workforce. Sign in and click “Manage Memberships” on the group page: ow.ly/BhXI50ZmviE

Read about the new American Heart Association (AHA) statement on Defining Cardiovascular Endpoints in Oncology Trials from former GHUCCTS KL2 Scholar, Dr. Ana Barac, who led the multidisciplinary effort: ow.ly/imph50ZlQF8

With UMN CTSI support, Dr. Stephanie Misono turned a new idea into a promising chronic cough treatment. Learn how a pilot study on a small laryngeal vibrating device led to publication and an NIH R34 grant to advance the device to help patients worldwide: ow.ly/chC850ZlQCp

Dr. Amanda Irish of the University of Iowa ICTS is modeling how to stop zoonotic influenza spillover from livestock to humans to protect farm workers, rural communities, and animals before the next pandemic starts: ow.ly/wZvv50ZlQw8

Room reservations for the 2026 Fall CTSA Program Annual Meeting are now available at the Marriott Marquis Washington DC: ow.ly/ihQL50ZlMmq Reservations are first-come, first-serve and will close on 8/31/26. More details about the #2026CTSAFallMtg: ow.ly/jf1V50ZlMms

Running into #research roadblocks? Register for a Research Studio You will receive a 90-minute #consultation featuring specially selected experts who will evaluate your research plan and more. 👉 buff.ly/Tli6YgS 🗓️ July 10 and Aug 5 @CUDeptMedicine, @CCOS_CTSA

Community dialogue turned into action in Schuylkill County! The “Cheers to the Golden Years” Healthy Aging Fair connected older adults with local resources, thanks to a community-academic partnership and CTSI pilot funding: ow.ly/FUZY50ZjrZU

UNC researchers developed a new Digital Health Index (DHI) using public data to measure and identify underserved areas and guide smarter investment in telehealth, remote monitoring, and AI-enabled care so communities aren't left behind: ow.ly/C3AA50ZiW2Y

Oral Fabhalta is now the 1st approved treatment for adults with C3 glomerulopathy (C3G)! The @ICTSIowa Clinical Research Unit helped advance this milestone as the top global enroller in the trial, opening a new era of care for this rare kidney disease: ow.ly/TVz850ZiVWK

SC CTSI RKS and USC + CHLA Alpha Clinic launched “Cell and Gene Therapy Trials,” a free self-paced module for the clinical research workforce. It’s the first in a new series, with practical cases, resources, a certificate, and a digital badge: ow.ly/WEIq50ZiVSo

NYU STEPPS is growing the clinical research pipeline with training, mentorship, & paid internships. Of the undergrads, nearly 50% were new to research & ~33% entered the clinical research workforce, while 40% of high school alums plan to pursue research: ow.ly/5SCO50ZhpC6

The NJ ACTS Kiosk Project shows how trusted community partnerships can improve clinical trial outreach. Community Scientists recruited 40 participants, shaped a stronger video, and helped build confidence in research participation: ow.ly/JazE50ZhpyA

Inspired by his own brain cancer journey, UNC scientist Andrew Satterlee helped create SLiCE, a breakthrough platform that could transform glioblastoma research, accelerate drug discovery, and guide personalized treatment: ow.ly/fxY050Zhpy3