CTSA Program Hub Communicators: Quarterly Meeting Thursday, September 24, 2020 1:00 – 2:00 PM ET The University of Rochester Center for Leading Innovation and Collaboration (CLIC) is the coordinating center for the Clinical and Translational Science Awards (CTSA) Program, funded by the National Center for Advancing Translational Sciences (NCATS) at the National Institutes of Health (NIH), Grant U24TR002260.
Welcome to CTSA Program Communication Officers Quarterly Meeting • Sound/Audio: • Zoom tools: • Computer speakers • Hover over bottom or top of window to show task panel Mute or Unmute line Chat to call moderator or other call participants • or Phone See list of call participants Enter participant ID to display your name Please mute your line upon entering the call. You will be able to unmute your line to talk.
Center for Leading Innovation and Collaboration Robert White – Interim CLIC Communications Lead Laura Hassinger – Communications Coordinator Serving the CTSA Program through coordination, transparent communication, actionable metrics, network analytics and innovative collaboration tools. The University of Rochester Center for Leading Innovation and Collaboration (CLIC) is the coordinating center for the Clinical and Translational Science Awards (CTSA) Program, funded by the National Center for Advancing Translational Sciences (NCATS) at the National Institutes of Health (NIH), Grant U24TR002260.
Agenda TIME TOPIC 1:00 – 1:05 p.m. Welcome 1:05 – 1:15 pm Review and Discussion of Suggested Agenda Topics 1:15 – 1:30 pm CLIC Updates (Robert White) 1:30 – 1:50 p.m. NCATS Updates (Bobbi Gardner) 2:00 pm Adjourn
Review and Discussion of Suggested Agenda Topics
• CitE Consortium level group has formed, if interested contact Michelle Maclay (Michelle_Maclay@med.unc.edu)
CLIC Updates
CLIC Communications Resources Introducing Elissa Orlando - Strategic Lead Search is (still) in progress Robert White Elissa Orlando for a new Comms Specialist Associate Director Strategic Lead Aim Lead ? Susanne Pallo TBD Laura Hassinger UR – CTSI Communications Coordinator Communications Specialist Director
Hub Webinar on IRB Improvement Virginia Commonwealth University presents Research in the Time of COVID-19: Improving Research Efficiency During a Public Health Crisis October 7, 2020 3-4 pm ET Register Now
2020 Series on Careers Metric Register to attend these webinars below and read the associated blogs found here. Training Applications: John Hopkins University Starting with a Strong Foundation Tufts University September 29, 2020, 3 – 4 pm ET University of Kentucky Register Now University of Alabama at Birmingham Mentorship: MAYO Clinic A Bridge to the Future October 20, 2020 3-4 pm ET Indiana University Register Now Follow Up and Evaluation: Engagement for John Hopkins University Positive Impact University of Washington November 10, 2020, 3 – 4 pm ET Columbia University Health Services Register Now Share your Insights
NCATS Responsive Un-Meeting What will clinical research look like? What do remote trials look like? What are the impacts on What does recruitment? training look like? What alternative interventions are needed? What is role of CTSA in clinical research post- COVID? Virtual Un-Meeting – ½ day Virtual meeting Space will be limited – 1 “hub appointed attendee” will have guaranteed attendance COVID Rapid Response Synergy Paper RFA – Now Open!
Request for Applications 2020 Rapid Response Synergy Paper • Apply to collaborate on a manuscript that showcases a new or transformed assessment or perspective related to translational science. • Receive funds toward copy editing and publishing costs as well as project management support from CLIC. At least 3 CTSA Program Hubs At least 2 translational stages Spanning various scientific Across the spectrum of academic sectors experience TOPIC; translational changes Application deadline: November 15, 2020 in research in the COVID-era and beyond • Learn more: https://clic-ctsa.org/collaboration/clic-synergy-papers • Contact: synergy_papers@clic-ctsa.org RFA #2020002
UPDATE – The 2020 Fall CTSA Program Meeting … Registration is now open: https://clic-ctsa.org/events/2020-fall-virtual-ctsa- program-meeting
CTSA Program Working Group Application – 2021 Cycle I • What is required in the application? • Individuals/Groups need to propose and deliver well-defined projects or deliverables that fill identified translational gaps and/or further the CTSA Program objectives in high priority areas within clinical and translational science. Application Deadline: Wednesday, September 30, 2020, (no later than 11:59 pm EST) • Who can submit an application? • Any group or individual within the CTSA Program • Who will receive CLIC support? • Any Working Group approved by the CTSA Program Steering Committee • How does someone apply? • Log onto the CLIC website and complete the form found at the top of Groups page.
The application deadline is October 7, 2020 @11:59PM EST
COVID Stories Update
Hub COVID Stories • Developing your submissions to amplify the efforts of the CTSA Program hubs as a whole • Have begun reaching out to hubs for more details on story expansion • Expected completion in early November
NCATS Updates Bobbi Gardner
Convalescent Plasma NCATS is overseeing Operation Ward Speed funding through the CTSA Program. The Trial Innovation Network (TIN) will play a key role in working to add study sites and enroll patients. https://ncats.nih.gov/news/releases/2020/nih-expands-clinical-trials-to-test- convalescent-plasma-against-covid-19
NIH Community Engagement Alliance (CEAL) Against COVID-19 Disparities • Several CTSA Program hubs are supporting this initiative by leveraging their community engagement expertise and strong relationships with local community groups. • NCATS is planning to promote the CTSA Program efforts in our newsletter and on social media. We hope you will spread the word. https://www.nih.gov/news-events/news-releases/nih-funds-community-engagement- research-efforts-areas-hardest-hit-covid-19
National COVID Cohort Collaborative (N3C) https://ncats.nih.gov/news/releases/2020/access-to-N3C-COVID-19-data-analytics- platform-now-open
NIH Serosurvey to Measure Undetected COVID-19 Cases • CTSA Program hubs at the University of Pittsburgh and the University of Alabama at Birmingham were brought in to expand enrollment capacity and diversity among the study’s participants. • Dr. Austin highlighted NCATS’ support of this study in his Aug. director’s message . https://ncats.nih.gov/covid19-translational-approach/collaboration#forming-new- collaborations
Coming Soon • Stay tuned at the beginning of October for an NIH news release coming announcing NCATS-led effort to support the Accelerating COVID-19 Therapeutic Interventions and Vaccines (ACTIV) public-private partnership • TIN and CTSA hub support • We will need your help to amplify this news!
NCATS COVID Webpage • We are updating the NCATS COVID news page regularly • CTSAs featured prominently on collaboration sub-page • Share your news with us!
CTSA Feedback Information Session In the fall of 2019, NCATS asked relevant stakeholders for input on ways to improve the CTSA Program. Watch this video or download the presentation slides that provide an overview of the public feedback NCATS received and general feedback from CTSA application peer reviewers.
Connect with NCATS ncats.nih.gov/connect • Website: ncats.nih.gov • Facebook: facebook.com/ncats.nih.gov • Twitter: twitter.com/ncats_nih_gov • LinkedIn: linkedin.com/company/national-center-for-advancing-translational- science-ncats • YouTube: youtube.com/user/ncatsmedia • E-Newsletter: https://ncats.nih.gov/enews • Announce Listserv: https://bit.ly/1sdOI5w 26
Questions/Feedback @CLIC_CTSA https://clic-ctsa.org/ clic_comms@clic-ctsa.org
CLIC/NCATS Communication Channels Sharing Content: CLIC Website Twitter News (Consortium News & WOW! Factor stories): NCATS: twitter.com/ncats_nih_gov https://clic-ctsa.org/news CLIC: twitter.com/CLIC_CTSA Events: https://clic-ctsa.org/events Hashtag: #CTSAProgram Educational tools (Education Clearinghouse): CLIC Contact Us https://clic-ctsa.org/education Have a question and not sure where to direct it?: Funding opportunities (RFAs): https://clic- ctsa.org/collaboration/clic-un-meetings https://clic-ctsa.org/contact Career & training opportunities (Opportunities Newsletters Board): https://clic-ctsa.org/opportunities-board CTSA Ansible: https://clic-ctsa.us17.list- manage.com/subscribe?u=f1fdf72d4e1c685cf9b9bc 731&id=5ed5d33016 CLIC News Roundup: https://clic-ctsa.us17.list- manage.com/subscribe?u=f1fdf72d4e1c685cf9b9bc 731&id=0c3e7d6ba9 NCATS e-Newsletter: ncats.nih.gov/enews
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