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Help Us Improve Our Website
September 9, 2024We’re preparing for a website refresh and would love your feedback. Take a moment to complete our brief survey and let us know how visually appealing, easy to navigate, and helpful you find our current site. Your input will help us create a better online experience for you. -
Join the National Movement for Health Equity at the 2024 LEARN'd Health Equity Conference
Written by Brian C. Moon - September 6, 2024The Center for Clinical and Translational Science (CCTS) at the University of Alabama at Birmingham (UAB), in partnership with The Ohio State University, the O’Neal Comprehensive Cancer Center, and community partners, is proud to host the 3rd annual Listening, Engaging, and Acting to Reduce Neighborhood Disparities (LEARN'd) Health Equity Conference on September 30-October 1, 2024.
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Meredith Fitz-Gerald Honored with Dean’s Excellence Award for Staff
Written by Brian C. Moon - September 6, 2024Meredith Fitz-Gerald, RN, MSNMeredith Fitz-Gerald, RN, MSN, Director of the Clinical Research Support Program (CRSP) at the Center for Clinical and Translational Science (CCTS), has been recognized with the Heersink School of Medicine Dean’s Excellence Award for Staff.
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Bionutrition: Good Nutrition and Aging
Written by Ciara Mitchell, PhD, RDN, LD – September 9, 2024Thanks to advances in medical research, Americans are living longer. Compared to 100 years ago, the average life expectancy for men and women increased from 58.2 years to 77.5 years. Although Americans are living longer, rates of disability and diet-related chronic diseases increase substantially in older populations.
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What to Expect During Your First BERD Consultation
Written by Brian C. Moon - September 5, 2024The CCTS Biostatistics, Epidemiology, and Research Design (BERD) team is a vital resource for researchers across the CCTS Partner Network. Comprising expert biostatisticians, epidemiologists, and methodologists, the BERD team supports investigators at every stage of research, from study design to data management and statistical analysis. -
CCTS hosts Faith in Action Alabama
August 14, 2024CCTS Engagement of Communities recently hosted community partner, Faith In Action Alabama (FIAA), for its August Birmingham HUB Meeting. -
CCTS Translational Science Symposium Poster Presentation
You’re Invited to Share Your Science!
We are excited to invite you to participate in the CCTS Translational Research Poster Session, which will be featured at the upcoming 2024 Translational Science Symposium -
Bionutrition: Faces Behind the Work
Written by Ciara Mitchell, PhD, RDN, LD – August 12, 2024The CCTS Bionutrition Unit is a bustling hub, with its Metabolic Kitchen producing thousands of meals each year. In 2023 alone, the CCTS Metabolic Kitchen prepared more than 10,000 research meals, which included preparing, packaging, and shipping meals both locally and across the region. -
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Congratulations to Our New Cohort of K12 Scholars!
Written by Brian C. Moon - July 29, 2024The Center for Clinical and Translational Science (CCTS) is thrilled to announce the newest cohort of K12 Scholars. These outstanding individuals represent a diverse array of disciplines from across the CCTS Partner Network, including pediatrics, obstetrics and gynecology, social work, infectious diseases, and health policy and management. -
High Risk for High Return: Top 10 Considerations When Working with ARPA-H
July 29, 2024The Advanced Research Projects Agency for Health (ARPA-H) is dedicated to driving transformative and equitable health solutions through high-impact research. Modeled after DARPA, ARPA-H funds high-risk, high-reward projects that aim to tackle some of the most challenging health issues of our time. -
CEI Perspectives: Healthcare Equity for People Who Are Disabled
Written by Brian C. Moon - July 8, 2024The Center for Clinical and Translational Science (CCTS) recently hosted a panel discussion titled "CEI Perspectives: Healthcare Equity for People Who Are Disabled," focusing on the critical issues surrounding healthcare access for individuals with disabilities. -
Empowering Health Through Nutrition
Written by Ciara Mitchell, PhD, RDN, LD - June 27, 204Welcome to the first edition of "CCTS In Focus: Bionutrition," a monthly feature dedicated to exploring the vital role of nutrition in clinical research. In this inaugural article, we delve into the rich history and ongoing contributions of the CCTS Bionutrition Unit.
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CEI Perspectives: Enhancing Healthcare Equity for Unhoused Populations
Written by Brian C. Moon - May 30, 2024At a recent CEI Perspectives event hosted by the Center for Clinical and Translational Science (CCTS) and the Center for the Study of Community Health, healthcare professionals, community workers, and policy advocates gathered to address the critical issues surrounding healthcare equity for unhoused individuals. -
Celebrating Clinical Trials: Impact and Insights
Written by Brian C. Moon - May 23, 2024As we conclude our CCTS In Focus: Clinical Trials campaign and Clinical Trials Week, we reflect on the collaborative spirit and remarkable achievements that have driven our efforts. This campaign has highlighted the transformative role of clinical trials in advancing human health, particularly for underserved populations, and showcased the Center for Clinical and Translational Science's commitment to eradicating health disparities. -
Clinical Trials in Action: Insights from the NAUTICAL Study
Written by Brian C. Moon - May 13, 2024In an era where medical science is keenly focused on personalized medicine, understanding how diseases affect diverse populations is crucial. CCTS Associate Scientist, Dr. Pankaj Arora and the Arora Translational Lab are at the forefront of such precision medicine efforts with their groundbreaking NAUTICAL trial. -
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Empowering Clinical Research through Interactive Learning
Written by Brian C. Moon - May 6, 2024On April 29, 2024, a unique educational event took place at the Bevill Biomedical Sciences Building, drawing over fifty clinical research professionals. Presented by the Center for Clinical and Translational Science (CCTS), this session, titled "ACTion Learning: Ensuring Consent is Truly Informed,” leveraged local actors to bring to life the complexities of the informed consent conversation. -
2024 Albert Schweitzer Fellowship Celebration of Service Awards
Written by Brian C. Moon - April 23, 2024On April 13, 2024, at the 2024 Celebration of Service, the Albert Schweitzer Fellowship (ASF) of Alabama honored Dr. Lisa Gurley of Samford University’s Moffett and Sanders School of Nursing and Dr. Lemeshia Chambers of UAB’s Live HealthSmart Alabama with the 2024 Outstanding Academic Mentor and Outstanding Community Site Mentor awards, respectively. -
Tita, Carlo, and Team Win Distinguished Clinical Research Achievement Award
Written by Brian C. Moon - April 15, 2024The Clinical Research (CR) Forum, a non-profit membership association of top clinical research experts and thought leaders from the nation’s leading academic health centers, presented the Distinguished Clinical Research Achievement Award to two outstanding studies at the Top Ten Clinical Research Achievement Awards on April 2nd at the Paris Hotel Las Vegas, and for the second year in a row, CCTS investigators were recognized for their achievements.
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