Institute for Translational Sciences

Follow the ITS for translational science news and events and opportunities for training, pilot awards, and team science.

[Institute for Translational Sciences @utmbITS]

We're moving! The ITS account on X will be shutting down on June 25th, but you can follow us on Facebook and LinkedIn. See you there! https://t.co/oPBLiX7zek
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[TSU's CBMHR - Community Engagement Core @CECTxSouthernU]

Explore how technological advancements are reshaping healthcare in this virtual event moderated by Edith Declan, BSN, MSN, APRN, FNP-C, a leader in clinical research and community engagement at Texas Southern University. Thursday, June 26, 2025/ 11:00 AM to 1:00 PM

[Institute for Translational Sciences @utmbITS]

Congrats to Marisa Pelonero Bible on her induction into the 2025 class of the Galveston County Daily News's 40 Under 40 honorees! Marisa is an Educational Specialist in the ITS, and an invaluable member of the team! #40under40 https://t.co/Du7q0kmlFO

[Institute for Translational Sciences @utmbITS]

Excellent work by Dr. Elise Smith and colleagues! The ITS is lucky to have Dr. Smith lead our Research Ethics consultations and other programs. #CTSAProgram

[UTMB School of Public & Population Health @utmb_spph]

This isn’t an add-on. Attentiveness reshapes who’s viewed as a knower.

If you work in qualitative research, this lens might be what your process is missing.

Read: https://t.co/NXE15qmXSj

[ACTS @ACTScience]

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. https://t.co/RWQzfMWQBq

[NCATS @ncats_nih_gov]

Looking for guidance & support in advancing your #TranslationalScience research or product idea? Check out NCATS Small Business Resources Webinar Library!

Explore recorded webinars about our SBIR/STTR programs, #FundingOpportunities & resources designed to accelerate your path from research to real-world impact. https://t.co/oimmohLluf #NIHsbir #STTR #Entrepreneurship #HealthTech #Webinars

[Institute for Translational Sciences @utmbITS]

Check out this profile of ITS Director, Dr. Randy Urban:

[UTMB Health @utmbhealth]

Dr. Urban has been a vital part of @utmbhealth for over 20 years. Now VP and Director of Research at the Institute for Translational Sciences @utmbITS, his leadership reflects our core values of advancing health through education and cutting-edge research. https://t.co/ym7P4YEZYY

[Institute for Translational Sciences @utmbITS]

Come visit the ITS tables at UTMB Research Day, happening right now on Galveston campus! We have swag and info on our education programs, Clinical Research Centers, Informatics offerings, Clinical Trials Studio, Research Ethics Consultation Service, TeamMAPPS, and more!

[UTMBPresident @UTMBPresident]

Today, The @UTMBHealth Department of Biochemistry & Molecular Biology Department (@bmb_utmb) is pleased to welcome Dr. Andrew Fire, a Nobel Prize Laureate and Professor in Pathology & Genetics at @StanfordMed. Dr. Fire will be presenting a lecture titled 'Opportunistic RNAs and Acquisitive Genomes' to students and faculty at 3 PM in the HEC. We deeply appreciate his dedication to advancing the field of medicine and his generosity in sharing his knowledge with us at UTMB. https://t.co/JZZAI7x654

[TSU's CBMHR - Community Engagement Core @CECTxSouthernU]

Discover the TSU Clinical Research Registry! Join us to advance medical research—over 70% of our community is ready to engage in clinical trials. Swipe t#ClinicalTrials

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#TSUResearch #ClinicalTrials

[TSU's CBMHR - Community Engagement Core @CECTxSouthernU]

Discover the TSU Clinical Research Registry! Join us to advance medical research—over 70% of our community is ready to engage in clinical trials. Swipe t#ClinicalTrials
https://t.co/3ibpWOjrV3
#TSUResearch #ClinicalTrials

[Institute for Translational Sciences @utmbITS]

Great story about UTMB using #AI to enhance patient care

[UTMBPresident @UTMBPresident]

Proud to see our own Dr. Peter McCaffrey, @utmbhealth Chief Artificial Intelligence Officer, for leading the charge in AI-driven health care innovation. UTMB’s work on leveraging AI for cardiac risk assessment exemplifies our commitment to advancing patient care, and Dr. McCaffrey’s insights on how AI will lead to further advances in medicine in the years to come make this a must-read @VentureBeat article. https://t.co/WWLlAfh1TF

[CCOS (CTSA Program) @CCOS_CTSA]

🚀 Exciting news for CTSA Consortium researchers, scientists & curious minds! 🧬 May’s CTSA Ansible is packed with the latest in translational science, #CTSAProgram updates, and a fresh post from Mike's Blog! Dive in and stay informed at https://t.co/mX6M0rotAi

[Mario Malički @Mario_Malicki]

Join us on 20 May, 9 am (PT) for the Reproducibility Rounds - Estimating Replicability of Lab Biology Research at a National Level: Results and Lessons from the Brazilian Reproducibility Initiative - Registration at: https://t.co/cNYFkSPe7I @olavoamaral

[NCATS @ncats_nih_gov]

📆 Save the date! The @NIH Office of Research on Women’s Health will host the 9th Annual Vivian W. Pinn Symposium titled “Advancing Data-Driven Innovation for the Health of Women" on May 15!

Learn more & register: https://t.co/pm4RJZGKLm #DataScience #9thAnnualVPS

[Institute for Translational Sciences @utmbITS]

Our annual bite-size science contest had more friendly competition this year with researchers from @MethodistHosp and @TexasSouthern joining in: https://t.co/Vu3YzarygP #CTSAProgram #TranslationalScience #scicomm #GGCTSA

[Brenna Knott 🔭☣️🧪 @brennaknott11]

Innovation in Life Sciences Summer Camp! Applications are open for 2025!
@utmbhealth @UTMBinnovations
https://t.co/pPFMzQchvr

[Institute for Translational Sciences @utmbITS]

Join us for the next Translational Research Seminar Series presentation to learn about novel strategies for reducing burn scar itch. Tues April 22, 2025 at 4 pm on the UTMB Galveston campus, HEC 2.220.

Learn more about the HPTM program here: https://t.co/nVTRGzUA15

[NCATS @ncats_nih_gov]

Join us next week for the NCATS Advisory Council virtual meeting & hear NCATS Director Dr. Joni Rutter present on the center’s initiatives, policies, programs and future direction.
➡️Date: April 17
➡️Time: 1–3 p.m. EDT

Tune into the VideoCast to learn more: https://t.co/ZpuDfFPBqU

[Jochen Reiser MD PhD @JochenReiser]

This is why we are bringing this technology to @utmbhealth !
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A New Era in Nephrology: The Role of Super-Resolution Microscopy in Research, Medical Diagnostic, and Drug Discovery - Kidney International https://t.co/O9cxfhNvyR