News & Events

2021 Regenerative Engineering & Medicine Center (Virtual) Retreat

Join us Monday, May 10 for the Regenerative Engineering & Medicine Center's annual (virtual) retreat, hosted by the University of Georgia, Georgia Tech, and Emory University. Advances in the delivery of molecular and biological therapeutics that will enhance the body’s ability to heal itself will be discussed, along with opportunities ...

A state of health: Georgia CTSA making a difference for translational research

Thanks to @UGAResearch for a great story on UGA's partnership in the Georgia Clinical and Translational Science Alliance (Georgia CTSA). We are proud to help contribute to the Georgia CTSA's mission of improving the health of Georgians by engaging the state’s communities, training and supporting researchers and clinicians, and translating ...

CTRU announces seed grant awards for FY20

Eight CTRU seed grants were recently awarded to investigator teams to start new clinical and translational research studies using CTRU resources. The CTRU is excited to work with these principal investigators and their studies in the coming year: Benjamin Brainard, VMD (Dept. of Small Animal Medicine and Surgery). Title: Examination ...

CTRU announces FY20 seed grant opportunity

The Clinical and Translational Research Unit (CTRU) has just announced an opportunity for FY20 funding (up to $40,000) to support pilot studies based in the CTRU. Proposals are due by May 31, 2019. For more details, please review the seed grant announcement ...

CTRU investigator publishes review of nutrition intervention in heart failure

Dr. Lilian Sattler and Dr. Renad Abu-Sawwa, of the UGA Clinical & Administrative Pharmacy Department, along with Drs. Sandra Dunbar and Arshed Quyyumi of Emory University, have written an article entitled, "Nutrition intervention in heart failure: should consumption of the DASH eating pattern be recommended to improve outcomes?" The article ...

Georgia Clinical & Translational Science Conference, Feb. 28-Mar. 1, 2019

Registration is now open for the Georgia Clinical & Translational Science Conference, being held Feb. 28-Mar. 1, 2019 at Callaway Resort and Gardens. The conference will showcase clinical and translational science advances within the state of Georgia through abstract and poster presentations, talks by Georgia CTSA institution faculty researchers, and dynamic ...

CTRU announces FY19 seed grant opportunity

The Clinical and Translational Research Unit (CTRU) has just announced an opportunity for FY19 funding (up to $40,000) to support pilot studies based in the CTRU. Proposals are due by July 9, 2018. For more details, please review the seed grant announcement ...

2018 Southeastern Pediatric Research Conference: Precision Medicine

Registration is now open for the 2018 Southeastern Pediatric Research Conference, being held June 8, 2018 at the Georgia Aquarium in Atlanta, GA. The Southeastern Pediatric Research Conference is the primary annual educational and networking event for the Pediatric Research Alliance. This conference brings together both basic and clinical science researchers with pediatricians ...

Georgia Clinical & Translational Science Conference, Feb. 22-23, 2018

Registration is now open for the Georgia Clinical & Translational Science Conference, being held Feb. 22-23, 2018 in Braselton, GA. Day one of the conference will focus on teaching attendees  about Georgia CTSA services and ways the alliance accelerates clinical and translational science in Georgia and beyond. Day two will showcase clinical ...

Georgia CTSA Request for Proposals -Due November 15

Georgia CTSA announces up to $230,000 in pilot grant opportunities over two categories: Pilot Translational & Clinical Studies (PTCS) - $200,000 (as many as five awards of up to $40,000 each in total direct costs) to develop and support innovative approaches to advance translational science through targeted funding. For more ...

CTRU Seed Grant Funding Announcement

The Clinical and Translational Research Unit (CTRU) has just announced an opportunity for FY18 funding (up to $40,000) to support pilot studies based in the CTRU. Proposals are due by August 21st, 2017. For more details, please review the seed grant announcement ...

Emory and UGA Co-Sponsoring Human Research Community Forum – Augusta GA, July 18-19, 2017

Emory and UGA join Augusta University and DHHS’ Office for Human Research Protection to host a Research Community Forum called “Navigating a River of Change: Bringing Research Up to Par.” The event takes place in Augusta, GA, July 18-19, 2017. The workshop will feature interactive presentations by OHRP staff on ...

7th Annual Pediatric Device Innovation Competition

Request for Applications for Seed Grant Funding The Atlantic Pediatric Device Consortium (APDC) is pleased to announce its 7th annual Pediatric Device Innovation Competition.  This seed grant competition is an opportunity for the scientific and business community including entrepreneurs, clinicians, scientists, businesses, academic researchers and medical and engineering graduate and undergraduate ...

2017 Academic & Industry Intersection Conference

Registration is now open for the 2017 Academic & Industry Intersection Conference May 10, 2017 in Atlanta, GA. The one-day conference will be exploring the theme "From Sensors to Big Data: Personalized & Population Health in the Digital Age." Registration is $20 for UGA faculty, staff and students; visit http://www.actsi.org/discovery/academic-and-industry-intersection-conference/2017.html for more ...

CTRU article published in Columns

UGA Columns has published an article on the CTRU preceding the upcoming open house. Read the full story here: http://columns.uga.edu/news/article/clinical-and-translational-research-unit-to-mark-one-year-anniversary/ ...

CTRU Open House

Please join us for the one-year anniversary celebration and open house at the Clinical and Translational Research Unit (CTRU), Friday, January 27 from 3-5pm. UGA investigators and trainees are invited to learn more about clinical and translational research pilot grants, CTRU services available to investigators, opportunities for expanding your research ...

CTRU welcomes new seed grant studies

Six CTRU seed grants were recently awarded to investigator teams to start new clinical and translational research studies at the unit. The CTRU is excited to welcome these new investigator teams and their studies: Jamie A. Cooper, PhD (Foods and Nutrition) and Ronald Pegg, PhD (Food Science and Technology).  Title: Antioxidant ...

Medical student completes summer research experience

AU/UGA Medical Partnership student Adolphia Lauture recently completed her summer experiential training in clinical and translational research at the CTRU, working with Dr. Jennifer Gay on a study that evaluates whether short bouts of vigorous exercise throughout the day can lower blood glucose in individuals at risk of diabetes. Lauture, ...

Seed Grants Available

The Clinical and Translational Research Unit (CTRU) has just announced an opportunity for FY17 funding (up to $50,000) to support pilot studies based in the CTRU. Proposals are due by September 9th, 2016. For more details, please review the seed grant announcement ...

CTRU Open House

The Clinical and Translational Research Unit is planning an Open House in the fall for investigators and the community. Check back soon for an announcement of the date and more details ...

Southern Translational Education and Research (STaR) Conference @ GA Center Sept. 22-23

The Southern Translational Education and Research (STaR) Conference will be held September 22-23, 2016 at the UGA Hotel and Conference Center in Athens, GA. The conference will include state-of-the-art topics in clinical and translational science as well as opportunities for attendees to showcase their research and network with peers to develop regional collaborations. Visit https://www.rxugace.com/programs/details/1005-STaR-2016 for more information or ...