Association for Clinical and Translational Science

UCLA Health researchers identified four distinct pathways that lead to Alzheimer’s by analyzing electronic health records, revealing how the condition develops over time rather than from isolated risk factors. The study examined data from 25,000 patients.
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Happening Wednesday! Don’t miss the next TIER SIG Grand Rounds webinar on August 6, 2025 at 12:00 PM ET. Guest speaker Antonio A. Brown, PhD, will lead a dynamic, collaborative session on navigating the challenges of today’s evolving EDI research landscape. smithbucklin.zoom.us/webinar/regi...

In 2013, NIH launched Illuminating the Druggable Genome (IDG) to study understudied proteins in the main drug-target families: GPCRs, ion channels, and protein kinases. Led by NCATS and NIDDK, IDG “attempted to shift science toward the unknown.”
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Don't forget to join the Translational & Integrative Engagement in Research (TIER) SIG for their next Grand Rounds webinar on August 6, 2025 at 12:00 PM ET. Antonio A. Brown, PhD, will share how to navigate the challenges of the evolving EDI research landscape. smithbucklin.zoom.us/webinar/regi...

Have you applied to earn the Team Science Fundamentals badge yet? If the answer's no, the ACTS Digital Badge Pilot Program is still open to take part in. Be among the first to claim the first-ever digital credential in team science, open to all members! https//www.actscie...

Join us on August 15, 2025, at 11:30 AM ET for a live webinar with Felicity Enders, PhD, to discuss essential principles for conducting research amid evolving federal guidance that is moving away from focusing on special populations.
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In 1993, scientists linked a gene variant to Alzheimer’s. Today, over two-thirds of patients carry it — but there's still no way to prevent the disease. Dr. Vivian Cheung says RNA may change that. “We stand at a turning point in biology” said Cheung. www.brown.edu/news/2025-06...

ACTS offers its members the opportunity to participate in Special Interest Groups (SIGs) related to the field of clinical research and translational science. SIGs connect individuals who share similar goals and interests, providing a channel to network. www.actscience.org/About/Specia...

There’s still time to join the next TIER SIG Grand Rounds webinar, Looking Back, Being Present, and Moving Forward — now rescheduled for Wednesday, August 6 at 12:00 pm ET. Hosted by Antonio A. Bush, PhD, explore the future of EDI research. smithbucklin.zoom.us/webinar/regi...

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The Computational Analysis of Novel Drug Opportunities (CANDO) platform accelerates drug discovery by making it faster, cheaper, and safer. It has also sparked biotech startups focused on treatments for lung cancer, opioid use disorder, and aging. Read more: buffalo.edu/ctsi/ctsi-ne...

Discover how you can share your research through the Journal of Clinical and Translational Science — an international, peer-reviewed publication covering the full spectrum of translational science, from T1 (bench to bedside) to T4 (impact on populations). mc.manuscriptcentral.com/jcts

In case you missed it: the pilot for the ACTS Digital Badging Program has been expanded! This means all ACTS members, regardless of SIG affiliation, are eligible to earn our new Team Science Fundamentals badge. Be among the first to earn this credential: www.actscience.org/Professional...

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. docs.google.com/forms/d/e/1F...

"Pressure injuries" from intubation can be painful and require surgery. North Carolina Translational and Clinical Sciences (NC TraCS) Institute is developing a mouthguard that could secure an endotracheal tube without putting pressure on a person's skin. tracs.unc.edu/index.php/ne...

Don't forget to join the Translational & Integrative Engagement in Research (TIER) SIG for their next Grand Rounds webinar on Wednesday, July 2 at 12:00 PM ET. Join the session to learn how to navigate the challenges of the evolving EDI research landscape. smithbucklin.zoom.us/webinar/regi...

A new study by SC CTSI is shedding new light on the biomechanics behind elbow injuries in baseball pitchers. The study moves beyond isolated variables to examine how combinations of strength, flexibility, and body mechanics influence injury risk. Learn more: sc-ctsi.org/news/sc-ctsi...

Great news! The ACTS Digital Badge Pilot Program is now open to all members! Now everyone, regardless of SIG affiliation, can apply to earn the Team Science Fundamentals badge. Be among the first to claim the first-ever digital credential in team science. www.actscience.org/Professional...

Want to see your institution’s achievements featured in a future issue of the ACTS Connection? Whether it’s a groundbreaking project or someone doing outstanding work, we want to hear about it! Share your story through our new submission form: docs.google.com/forms/d/e/1F...

ACTS is happy to introduce our new committee rosters for the 2025-2026 term! These committees work year round to add value for ACTS members and assist the Board of Directors with the execution of their strategic plan. Take a moment to get to know the committees. www.actscience.org/About/Commit...

Join the Translational & Integrative Engagement in Research (TIER) SIG (formerly the JEDI SIG) for their next Grand Rounds webinar on Wednesday, July 2 at 12:00 PM ET. Navigate the challenges of the EDI research landscape with guest speaker Antonio A. Brown, PhD. smithbucklin.zoom.us/webinar/regi...

Being exposed to lingering fine particulate matter (PM2.5) from wildfire smoke can have health effects up to three months afterwards, well beyond the couple of days that previous studies have identified, and the exposure can occur even after the fires have ended.
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There’s still time to join the ACTS Digital Badge Pilot Program and be among the first to earn the Team Science Fundamentals badge! Ideal for established professionals validating core skills or those looking to deepen their understanding and grow in Team Science.
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Using advanced AI, researchers have developed a novel method to make drug development faster and more efficient. The Ohio State University introduces DiffSMol, a generative AI model that produces realistic 3D structures of small molecules as potential drug candidates.
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Join ACTS to connect with a diverse community of research professionals. Members enjoy benefits like discounted Translational Science meeting registration, access to the ACTS Learning Library, a JCTS subscription, etc. Join individually or with your institution. www.actscience.org/Membership/J...

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. docs.google.com/forms/d/e/1F...

Colorectal cancer is the second-leading cause of cancer deaths in the United States. Colorectal cancer screening rates are typically low in rural areas. But public health scientists at the Oregon Clinical and Translational Research Institute may have changed that. ncats.nih.gov/news-events/...

📢 Learn how you can share your research through the Journal of Clinical and Translational Science: the official journal of ACTS and CR Forum! JCTS publishes peer-reviewed work across the full translational spectrum, from T1 to T4.

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UC Davis’ Aggie Square formally inaugurated: Sacramento Innovation District comes to life with labs, classrooms, community spaces University announces partnerships with two companies to bring life sciences startups to Aggie Square

UC Davis Chancellor Gary May joined partners to inaugurate Aggie Square — a $1.1B innovation district uniting research, industry, and startups. The chancellor also announced new partnerships to accelerate life sciences ventures at Aggie Square. Read more: health.ucdavis.edu/ctsc/news/he...