West Virginia Clinical and Translational Science Institute

07/22/2025

🔬☀️ 𝐀 𝐑𝐞𝐜𝐨𝐫𝐝-𝐁𝐫𝐞𝐚𝐤𝐢𝐧𝐠 𝐒𝐮𝐦𝐦𝐞𝐫 𝐨𝐟 𝐃𝐢𝐬𝐜𝐨𝐯𝐞𝐫𝐲!

Our largest INTRO class ever is wrapping up 8 weeks of hands-on research through the Initiation to Research Opportunities (INTRO) Summer Program!

From lab benches to big breakthroughs, these young researchers are now gearing up to present their final research posters before being inducted into the prestigious Van Liere Research Scholars Society.

Proudly supported by WVCTSI, WVU Health Sciences, and West Virginia University Research and Graduate Education.

07/14/2025

𝐒𝐞𝐭? 𝐑𝐞𝐚𝐝𝐲? 𝐑𝐞𝐠𝐢𝐬𝐭𝐞𝐫!

LINK: https://app.smartsheet.com/b/form/09381a4dfc344e7abc51d471e135861f?fbclid=IwQ0xDSwLiDe9leHRuA2FlbQIxMQABHoWEamXZ15EVn0ZzUoXrwY2WGg6B_dXhkRriNW91OzZ3qhorV4P4ZCy9JV0M_aem_6-kpQLezeZCjggjMvkdnbg

👋 Hey Clinical Research Professionals!

Ready to take your career to the next level with support and guidance from experienced mentors?

🎯 Join the ISCORE-RC Clinical Research Professionals Mentee Training Program — designed to help you thrive in your role and grow professionally.

Why Become a Mentee?

✅ Strengthen Communication – Learn how to maintain clear, effective communication in complex research environments.

✅ Align Expectations & Integrate Work-Life Balance – Get real-world tips for managing responsibilities and avoiding burnout.

✅ Advance Your Professional Development – Build the skills and confidence to grow in your role.

✅ Work Toward Independence – Gain the tools you need to chart your own path in clinical research.

🔗 Don’t miss this opportunity to learn, grow, and connect with leaders in the field.

See application link in our bio.

07/14/2025

The West Virginia Rural Health Association’s annual Rural Health Conference will take place November 12 - 14 this year in Huntington, West Virginia.

The theme is "Building Bridges: Amplifying Rural Perspectives in Healthcare."

More information can be found on the conference webpage: https://wvrha.org/wvrha-conference/

WVRHA Announces 33rd Annual West Virginia Rural Health Conference in Huntington, WV Huntington, WV — The West Virginia Rural Health Association (WVRHA) is proud to announce the 33rd Annual West…

07/14/2025

𝟐𝐧𝐝 𝐌𝐨𝐧𝐝𝐚𝐲 𝐨𝐟 𝐭𝐡𝐞 𝐦𝐨𝐧𝐭𝐡 = 𝐀𝐜𝐜𝐞𝐬𝐬 𝐇𝐨𝐮𝐫𝐬

💥 Do you have any question about WVCTSI or any of our services/programs?

✅ “Access WVCTSI” is back today at 12pm EST!

Visit our Research Services Manager, Meg Hardman between 12-2pm today at Room G130 Erma Byrd Biomedical Research Buidling, WVU Health Science Campus, to get all your questions and inquiries answered.

📞 See flyer for all details.

07/09/2025

⏳Ready for Next Wednesday?

Register to join our virtual info session, as we answer all your questions about the Open Competition Pilot Grant, with up to $50,000 available for studies tackling critical health issues in West Virginia and Appalachia.

🗓️July 16
⏰ 3pm EST

REGISTRATION LINK: https://wvumdtv.zoom.us/meeting/register/yS5unDl6RlO9yAHkihs4lQ #/registration

FUNDING WEBPAGE: https://www.wvctsi.org/programs/funding/open-competition-rfa/

🚨 Funding Alert!

WVCTSI is now accepting applications for its Open Competition pilot grant opportunity. Up to $50,000 available for innovative research tackling critical health issues in WV and Appalachia—think addiction, Alzheimer's, cancer, and more. 💡

Grant webpage: https://www.wvctsi.org/programs/funding/open-competition-rfa/

💻 Learn more at our virtual info session here: https://wvumdtv.zoom.us/meeting/register/yS5unDl6RlO9yAHkihs4lQ #/registration
📅 Wednesday, July 16
🕒 3 p.m.

07/08/2025

Are you preparing to resubmit an NIH R01, R21, R03, or K series grant for the November 2025 deadline?

Join our Facilitated Grant Writing Group (GWG) to receive expert guidance on revising your A0 submission, crafting a compelling one-page introduction, and strengthening your revised application with targeted feedback and editorial support.

🗓 Application deadline: July 18, 2025

🔗 Learn more & apply: https://www.wvctsi.org/programs/education-mentoring-career-development/resubmission-a1-grant-writing-group/

07/04/2025

🇺🇸WVCTSI wishes you a happy 4th of July.
We join patriots to celebrate the 249th independence anniversary of the United States of America.

07/02/2025

😎 Be Part of the Launch!

WVCTSI Project ECHO is excited to announce the launch of two new programs:

1. Breastfeeding ECHO – Launching August 5, 2025

2. Family Medicine ECHO – Launching August 26, 2025

Join us as we expand access to expert knowledge and collaborative learning across West Virginia and beyond.

RSVP today: https://redcap.wvctsi.org/redcap/surveys/?s=YMWWJC397A

07/02/2025

👋 Hey Clinical Research Professionals!

Ready to take your career to the next level with support and guidance from experienced mentors?

🎯 Join the ISCORE-RC Clinical Research Professionals Mentee Training Program — designed to help you thrive in your role and grow professionally.

Why Become a Mentee?

✅ Strengthen Communication – Learn how to maintain clear, effective communication in complex research environments.

✅ Align Expectations & Integrate Work-Life Balance – Get real-world tips for managing responsibilities and avoiding burnout.

✅ Advance Your Professional Development – Build the skills and confidence to grow in your role.

✅ Work Toward Independence – Gain the tools you need to chart your own path in clinical research.

🔗 Don’t miss this opportunity to learn, grow, and connect with leaders in the field.

See application link in our bio.

07/02/2025

🇺🇸In observance of Independence Day, WVCTSI’s administrative offices will be closed on July 3rd and 4th.

✍🏾 Regular operations and WVCTSI Enews will resume next week.

07/02/2025

📞 Hey Clinical Research Professionals

✍🏾 Ready to take your career to the next level with support and guidance from experienced mentors?

🎯 Join the IDeA State Consortium for a Clinical Research Resource Center Clinical Research Professionals Mentee Training Program — designed to help you thrive and grow professionally.

Don’t miss this opportunity to learn, grow, and connect with leaders in the field.

🔗 Application link: https://app.smartsheet.com/b/form/09381a4dfc344e7abc51d471e135861f

07/02/2025

🚨‼️ 9 more days before registration closes!

Want an intensive writing group focused on developing NIH R03/R21 proposals?

📅 Apply by 5 p.m. on July 11

🔗Details: https://www.wvctsi.org/programs/education-mentoring-career-development/r03r21-grant-writing-groups/

🚨 𝐍𝐨𝐰 𝐀𝐜𝐜𝐞𝐩𝐭𝐢𝐧𝐠 𝐀𝐩𝐩𝐥𝐢𝐜𝐚𝐭𝐢𝐨𝐧𝐬!

WVCTSI invites clinical and translational investigators to apply for our intensive writing group focused on developing NIH R03/R21 proposals.

This program offers participants the opportunity to receive structured guidance and feedback on their application for the October 2025 NIH submission deadline.

📅 Apply by 5 p.m. on July 11

🔗Details: https://www.wvctsi.org/programs/education-mentoring-career-development/r03r21-grant-writing-groups/