March 2023
Issue 1
Letter From the President
For over 10 years, the Association for Clinical and Translational Science (ACTS) has led the field and supported those who apply scientific methodologies to accelerate advances in human health. The last few years have been about flexibility and pivoting to best serve you, and while we continue to navigate new situations, the commitment of all of us at ACTS remains steadfast.
Part of that commitment is our annual meeting where scientists and community at all levels come together to share ideas relevant to translational science and clinical research to advance human health.
This year’s meeting--Translational Science 2023—brings us back to Washington, DC for a fully in-person experience to explore innovating translational science for research together. The scientific sessions and networking opportunities officially begin April 18-20 with pre-meeting activities involving our special interest groups (SIGS) starting on April 17. Take a look at the schedule for a preview of what to expect at Translational Science 2023. The Program Committee has planned terrific sessions with national and international experts in biostatistics and data science to team science, populations science, and health equity.
On behalf of ACTS, I invite you to join us in Washington, DC in April to share new ideas, broaden your skills, and ignite your passion for translational science and clinical research. New this year: non-members will get a complimentary individual ACTS membership with the purchase of a registration to the Translational Science 2023 conference. In addition to a discount on your conference registration, you will also enjoy all ACTS member benefits too. #TS23xInnovate
Linda B. Cottler, PhD, MPH, FACE
ACTS President
Translational Science 2023: Register Today!
There's still time to register for Translational Science: Innovating Translational Science For Research, taking place April 18-20 in Washington, DC!
This year's scientific line-up consists of sessions that focus on recent clinical trials, research studies, and topics that are top-of-mind for today's trainees, junior faculty, and senior scientists.
Register today and explore the full program!
44th Annual Meeting of the Society for Clinical Trials
Registration is now open for the 44th Annual Meeting of the Society for Clinical Trials “Championing High-quality Evidence to Optimize Human Health," taking place May 21-24, 2023 in Baltimore, MD.
The Annual Meeting of the Society for Clinical Trials is a multidisciplinary program with broad participation. The meeting brings together the clinical trials community from academia, the pharmaceutical and device industries, government agencies, medical groups and centers and clinical research entities.
More information can be obtained on the event website and the event flyer.
Advancing the Science of Effective Mentorship Conference
Join the University of Wisconsin-Madison for a free upcoming conference: Advancing the Science of Effective Mentorship: Future Directions for Sustainable Implementation and Evaluation of Mentorship Education for the Clinical and Translational Science Workforce, taking place April 12-13, 2023 in Madison, Wisconsin.
More information can be obtained on the event website and the event flyer.
News From the Hill: February 24, 2023
Traditionally, the appropriations process begins on Capitol Hill with the releases of the administration’s annual non-biding budget request to Congress. The tentative date for this is at the start of February, but with the Fiscal Year (FY) 2023 process not completed until the end of December last year, the Biden Administration has pushed back the release of its FY 2024 proposal until mid-March. While simply guidance, the document will outline the administration’s priorities for ARPA-H and related agencies in a broad sense as well as feedback on the CTSA program and other activities, specifically.
Read more on the ACTS Advocacy page.
Journal of Clinical and Translational Science: The Official Journal of ACTS and CR Forum
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- Articles funded by the NIH will be manually sent to PubMed Central
- Articles appear with their final citation details as soon as they are published online
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Member Highlights
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 to be highlighted in future issues of the ACTS Connection.
Submit stories here.
Career Center
The ACTS Career Center is the premier resource for connecting those in the field of translational science with career opportunities. Visit today to find a wealth of resources to help achieve your career goals.
ACTS members receive a 50% discount on the site—use code ACTSMEMBER to save!
Translational Science Today
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MUSC team finds an innovative way to reach more patients with clinical trials.
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