BU Clinical and Translational Science Institute

Accelerating Discoveries Toward Better Health

[BU Clinical and Translational Science Institute @BU_CTSI]

Writing a K award? Join the @HarvardCFAR K Writing Workshop on March 4 (12:15 PM ET)!
Open to clinical & basic science researchers (HIV-related not required)
Featuring NIAID Program Officer RobinHuebner, PhD, MPH
Networking lunch + admin session included
https://t.co/7DAQLSTxgS

[BU Clinical and Translational Science Institute @BU_CTSI]

Announcing the 2025 BU BIRCWH Scholars!
Meet the early-career faculty advancing innovative research in women’s health across @BUMedicine & @BioMedCentral .
Read the newsletter feature: https://t.co/dW7XFaVpai

[BU Clinical and Translational Science Institute @BU_CTSI]

#CTSIUpdate🌐| Our latest newsletter is out!
Explore how to accelerate your study with GCRU services
Learn about the NIH Replication Prize
Catch the newest CTSA Ansible
See upcoming events + the Translational Impact Summit call for abstracts

Read more: https://t.co/SeL1tvxfYx

[BU Clinical and Translational Science Institute @BU_CTSI]

#CTSIUpdate🌐| Research that meets community needs and creates real impact for children and families. Congratulations to Dr. Kelsey Egan, @BU_CTSI KL2 Scholar & Assistant Professor at @BUMedicine on receiving an @NIH K23 Career Development Award!
https://t.co/3iVxLU831j

[NIH @NIH]

The NIH has additional opportunities available for exceptional senior-level candidates to lead Institutes and the Intramural Research Program within the NIH.

These leadership roles provide overall executive direction and scientific leadership for the Institutes mission and vision and the Intramural Research Program and serve as a principal advisor to the NIH Director concerning matters related to their institute's research oversight.

For more information, including specific qualification requirements and application procedures, visit: https://t.co/dgxIBzNTaD

[BU Clinical and Translational Science Institute @BU_CTSI]

#CTSIUpdate🌐| @BU_CTSI & @BU_Computing created TrackImpact, a digital tool that streamlines data collection and frees up teams to focus on what really matters—understanding impact and improving outcomes. https://t.co/QAQeUSSpVD

#TranslationalScience #ResearchInnovation

[BU Clinical and Translational Science Institute @BU_CTSI]

The FRP Symposium is going virtual — a chance to hear from experts at the intersection of AI, medicine & public health on tackling bias in breast cancer detection. Don’t miss it! #AI #HealthEquity #FRPSymposium

[Hariri Institute for Computing, Boston University @BU_Computing]

By popular demand, next Wednesday’s FRP Symposium is going virtual! Join us October 29, 12:15 on Zoom to explore how experts in AI, medicine & public health are tackling bias in breast cancer detection.
Register here: https://t.co/TDYV54n6js
#AI #HealthEquity #FRPSymposium

[BU Clinical and Translational Science Institute @BU_CTSI]

Learn About the BU BIRCWH Program – Virtual Info Session Oct. 17

Learn how this 2-year career development program supports early-career faculty in women’s health research.

Register here: https://t.co/nQAQiObtWF

[BU Clinical and Translational Science Institute @BU_CTSI]

#CTSIUpdate🌐| Our newsletter highlights:
· Innovative WE-CQI Model driving real-world impact
· $5K NIH Rare Diseases Challenge Prize
· NIH Loan Repayment Programs ($50K/year)
· PCORI’s Health Research Literature Explorer
· Upcoming SMART IRB webinar

https://t.co/Chgwgyxsru

[BU Clinical and Translational Science Institute @BU_CTSI]

Launch your career in women’s health research!
BU’s BIRCWH K12 program is open for LOIs (due Oct 6). NIH-supported, 2 years of career development & funding. Info here: https://t.co/rsOZS5GHxd #WomensHealth

[BU Clinical and Translational Science Institute @BU_CTSI]

Proud to see @BU_CTSI featured in the latest #CTSAProgram Hub Spotlight! The WE-CQI model is driving real-world impact—strengthening workforce development, advancing clinical care, and shaping policy. A big step forward for translational science.

[CCOS (CTSA Program) @CCOS_CTSA]

In the latest #CTSAProgram Hub Spotlight, @BU_CTSI is redefining how we evaluate & improve the impact of biomedical research. See how their WE-CQI model is shaping workforce development, clinical advances, and policy. Read the full spotlight: https://t.co/IMdPXMwBt9

[BU Clinical and Translational Science Institute @BU_CTSI]

This study finds that using trimethoprim-sulfamethoxazole (TMP-SMX) in the first trimester to treat #UTIs is linked with higher risk of birth defects vs β-lactam #antibiotics. More research needed. #MaternalHealth

[BU Clinical and Translational Science Institute @BU_CTSI]

Thrilled to see this major investment in advancing women’s health and supporting the next generation of researchers at BU!

[Boston U Chobanian & Avedisian School of Medicine @BUMedicine]

The NIH has awarded Boston University a $4.5 million grant to further women’s health research and spur career growth for young investigators, going towards a program led by BU’s Emelia Benjamin, MD, ScM, Elisha Wachman, MD and Joyce Y. Wong, PhD: https://t.co/1kNoKond4A

[BU Clinical and Translational Science Institute @BU_CTSI]

Always a must-read! The September #CTSAProgram Ansible is packed with updates, funding news, and new collaborations shaping translational science.

[CCOS (CTSA Program) @CCOS_CTSA]

Catch the September #CTSAProgram Ansible for NIH updates, CTSA news, fall meeting registration, new working groups, and research highlights.
🔬 Stay informed, connect with peers, and get inspired—read the latest in translational science today! ✨ https://t.co/Ukt8oCRT2F

[BU Clinical and Translational Science Institute @BU_CTSI]

#CTSIUpdate🌐| @BU_CTSI GCRU supports #ClinicalResearch from recruitment to biospecimens, IRB, and study implementation. With new PCORI funding, CTSA news, and upcoming events @tuftsctsi, @ncats_nih_gov, and @thebiotechclub, there’s plenty to explore: https://t.co/3mmGMEgomj

[BU Clinical and Translational Science Institute @BU_CTSI]

Love seeing peers pushing translational science forward! @tuftsctsi is doing great work—excited to see how this inspires CTSI teams everywhere. 👏 #TranslationalResearch #Collaboration“

[tuftsctsi @tuftsctsi]

REMINDER: Friday, September 12 is the deadline for emerging + experienced researchers to submit an abstract for Innovate2Impact!

The series culminates w/ an Impact Launchpad (January 2026) where finalists will receive up to $50K in funding .

Learn more: https://t.co/XTXlQqqpwb

[BU Clinical and Translational Science Institute @BU_CTSI]

90% of drug candidates fail in trials. @ncats_nih_gov’s 3D tissue models—organoids, bioprinted tissues & tissue chips—help predict what works in people. Highlights: lung chip → trials, PKD insights, ISS studies. https://t.co/FuOaVrCRr3

[BU Clinical and Translational Science Institute @BU_CTSI]

#TranslationalScience @ncats_nih_gov | Catch NCATS Director's end-of-year reflections, explore new working groups on AI in healthcare and pediatric #clinicaltrials, and read an inspiring research that saved one life and changed many others.

CTSA ANSIBLE: https://t.co/DkB8gOi6Yq

[BU Clinical and Translational Science Institute @BU_CTSI]

A four-part series designed to accelerate solutions from concept to real-world impact. Open to emerging and experienced investigators!
Attend the October 21 Expo + submit your abstract now!
Learn more: https://t.co/O0Gs8CJPNL

[tuftsctsi @tuftsctsi]

Are you developing a solution to a health or healthcare problem? Innovate2Impact is designed to propel your health-related innovation.

This program is open to both emerging and experienced investigators.

Attend the October 21 Expo + Submit an Abstract!

https://t.co/HlM7TwPEqN