Articles tagged with Translational Research
The IDF BRIDGES translational research grant program will fund a pilot study in the Philippines that aims to improve diabetes care in rural communities using local health workers. The program, called Diabetes Self-Management Program (DSME), will provide culturally-appropriate education and self-care practices for Filipinos with diabetes.
The Burroughs Wellcome Fund has awarded $9.75 million to 13 translational researchers through its Clinical Scientist Awards in Translational Research. These awards support established physician-scientists exploring scientific questions, applying knowledge at the bedside, and bringing insights back to the laboratory.
Jeffrey A. Toretsky, a pediatric oncology physician and researcher at Georgetown University's Lombardi Comprehensive Cancer Center, has received a prestigious Clinical Scientist Award in Translational Research from the Burroughs Wellcome Fund. The award will support his research to identify molecular mechanisms of EWS-FLI1 and develop ...
The Johns Hopkins Institute for Clinical and Translational Research (ICTR) aims to speed up the translation of promising research from labs to clinics and eventually to communities. The ICTR will support over 100 faculty members across various schools, enabling them to form relationships with outside organizations and partner with heal...
The University of Wisconsin-Madison's Institute for Clinical and Translational Research (ICTR) has received a $41 million NIH grant to build a network of partners across campus and around the state. This initiative aims to accelerate biomedical discoveries into practical healthcare applications, with a focus on community-based research...
The National Institutes of Health has awarded the University of Chicago Medical Center nearly $23 million to conduct translational research. This project aims to develop personalized therapies and improve access to medical care for the diverse population of the South Side of Chicago, where health disparities are prevalent.
The NCRR has launched a Translational Research Network to facilitate multi-site clinical and translational research among minority institutions. The network will enable researchers to pool resources and expertise, increasing the productivity and impact of individual centers.
The Burroughs Wellcome Fund has awarded a total of $8.25 million to support established physician-scientists conducting translational research. This funding will enable these researchers to explore scientific questions, apply their knowledge at the bedside, and bring insights back to the laboratory.
A new NIH-funded program co-directed by the Mailman School faculty will expedite clinical research, transforming how medical discovery is made. The center will centralize core resources for clinical researchers and enhance collaboration among scientific communities.
The NIH will provide $54 million over five years to Columbia University Medical Center to establish an Irving Institute for Clinical and Translational Research. This investment will enable the expansion of core resources available to clinical researchers, including biomedical informatics support and biostatistical analysis.
Rockefeller University has been awarded a Clinical and Translational Science Award (CTSA) of over $45 million to enhance its infrastructure for translating scientific discoveries into improved health. The award will support translational researchers and train physician-scientists in clinical research.
The University of Pittsburgh is awarded a $83.5 million NIH grant to establish the Clinical and Translational Science Institute (CTSI), aiming to transform clinical research and improve patient care. The CTSI will foster clinical and translational research, promote access to clinical trials, and develop novel methodologies.
The UCSF Institute will support innovative approaches in translational and clinical science across four schools, with a focus on accelerating the pace of scientific discovery into patient care. The institute's goal is to find more efficient ways to move basic research findings into the clinic.
Dr. Kodadek's research aims to develop substances that can diagnose and block specific immune responses without suppressing the entire immune system, potentially treating autoimmune diseases and cancer. He will receive $500,000 per year for five years to pursue this innovative approach.
Advances in biology are hindered by obstacles such as dwindling National Institutes of Health budgets and overly burdensome regulatory requirements. The Association of American Medical Colleges has outlined key recommendations to promote translational research, including increased investment in medical schools and teaching hospitals.
Two Yale Biomedical Engineers, Erin Lavik and Tarek Fahmy, have received Early Career Translational Research Awards for their innovative projects on glaucoma treatment and autoimmune disease diagnosis. The awards support their research collaborations with clinical investigators and provide two years of funding.
The NIH Clinical and Translational Science Awards (CTSAs) program aims to energize clinical and translational science at academic health centers nationwide. The program will foster collaborative approaches, encourage creative research methods, and lead to better patient outcomes through new prevention strategies and treatments.
Tony Hunter and Raymond N. DuBois have been awarded prestigious Landon-AACR Prizes for their significant contributions to understanding, treatment, and prevention of cancer. Their work has led to the development of anti-cancer drugs and potential mechanisms to inhibit enzyme activity.