2020-21 CTSI Translational Pilot Studies RFP
Letters of Intent for 2020-21 pilot studies are due October 25. The program supports research projects that explore novel methodologies and technologies that can be translated to a clinical setting. Read more
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3rd Annual 'Tricks, Treats and Science Discoveries' October 26
Organizers are planning for 25 activity stations with fun, interactive exhibits and scientific demonstrations hosted by community partners and UB groups for a three-hour fair (1:00 to 4:00 p.m.) for children and their families. Read more
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Call for Nominations Due November 1
BTC Clinical Research Achievement Awards will honor outstanding accomplishments in clinical research during calendar year 2019 in which UB or Roswell Park investigators serve as first or senior author. Read more
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National Cancer Institute, NIH
Cyber Discussion
Katia Noyes, PhD, MPH, professor, School of Public Health and Health Professions and CTSI Team Science Core Director will present October 10 session on “Challenges of regional team-based cancer research.” Read more
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UB Biorepository Launch October 11
Learn about UB's comprehensive biorepository services and resources to help you collect, process, store and gain access to valuable biomaterials and data. Register by October 7 for program/lunch and tours/reception. Read more
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Professional Development Workshop Series
Five workshops with interactive panel discussions on NIH Loan Repayment programs, and successful preparation for promotion and tenure.
Unique hands-on workshop on CV and personal statement preparation.
October 4, 17, 24 and 31 and November 7
2:00 to 4:00 p.m.
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Professional Development Workshop Series
NIH Loan Repayment Panel
2:00 - 4:00 p.m., Active Learning Room 1220, Jacobs School of Medicine and Biomedical Sciences, Downtown Campus
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Biomedical Informatics Workshop Series
Bioinformatics of Drug Discovery
4:00 - 6:00 p.m., Room 2213A, Jacobs School of Medicine and Biomedical Sciences, Downtown Campus
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Statistical Workshop Series
Survival Analysis
4:00 - 6:00 p.m., 144 Farber Hall, South Campus
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Statistical Workshop Series
False Discovery Rate and other multiple testing Type I errors
4:00 - 6:00 p.m., 144 Farber Hall, South Campus
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SAVE THE DATE
CTSI Annual Forum
March 18, 2020
1:00 to 5:00 p.m.
Clinical and Translational Research Center
Keynote speaker
"State of the CTSI"
Research presentations
Research awards
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Message from the CTSI Director
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 Having just returned from the annual in-person meeting of the Steering Committee of the CTSA consortium and the Fall CTSA Program Meeting in Washington, I am energized by the opportunities that our CTSI has to participate in and contribute to cutting-edge approaches in the consortium through the innovative work of research teams at our CTSA hub.
For example, the NIH is encouraging researchers to use of the Fast Healthcare Interoperability Resource (FHIR) to capture, integrate, and exchange clinical data for research purposes and enhance capabilities to share research data. FHIR, which is widely used in the clinical world, has the capability to dramatically improve the power and interoperability of EHR data for research purposes. Cerner, the EHR platform that is being adopted by Kaleida, ECMC and UBMD has FHIR capability, providing an enormous opportunity to advance clinical research by our research teams in the coming months.
The FDA is placing increasing attention on using “real world data” and “real world evidence” to assess effectiveness of new interventions when they are moved into broader populations, beyond the well-defined inclusion criteria of clinical trials, which show efficacy. Considerations such as adherence, co-morbidities, tolerance, complexity of dosing regimens and others may reduce the effectiveness of a new drug that is efficacious in clinical trials. Research teams should anticipate this issue early in developing plans to move a new intervention along the translational pipeline.
A particularly enjoyable session at the Program Meeting was the opportunity to present a poster outlining our Translational Imaging Core as part of the UB Center for Biomedical Imaging at a session that highlighted “optional modules” at CTSA hubs. The poster generated excellent discussions, particularly the plan to work with other CTSA hubs in creating a platform to share protocols and data. The CTSA consortium and NCATS (NIH) place a high priority on this type of collaborative activity, which is a strength of our CTSI. It is a privilege to represent our CTSI on this national stage.
Timothy F. Murphy MD
SUNY Distinguished Professor of Medicine, Director of UB's Clinical and Translational Science Institute
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Cite the CTSA
If you use CTSA resources for a research project, or are directly funded by pilot funding provided by the CTSA, or you’re a BTC scholar funded by the CTSA, you must cite the CTSA in your manuscript and any downstream publications.
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