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ACTS is now accepting nominations for new individuals to serve on the Board of Directors. This call for nominations is for Director-at-Large positions with terms beginning in 2026 immediately following the annual Translational Science meeting. https://www.surveymonkey.com/r/MHRSNTQ
November 24, 2025 at 2:21 PM
Don't forget to join the TIER SIG for their next Grand Rounds webinar titled "Integrating Team Science with Community Voices to Drive Translational Impact" on December 3, 2025 beginning at 12:00 p.m. ET. Register: https://smithbucklin.zoom.us/webinar/register/WN_rwwEMwslRTGvYnz36oYIkg#/registration
November 20, 2025 at 2:20 PM
The call for nominations for the ACTS board of directors is open! All institutional and individual members of ACTS are eligible to run for the board with terms beginning April 2026. The nomination submission deadline is Tuesday, December 2: https://www.surveymonkey.com/r/MHRSNTQ
November 19, 2025 at 2:19 PM
Nominate a colleague, mentor, or team whose efforts have made a lasting impact on the field and the communities we serve for a Translational Science 2026 Award.

Nominations close tonight, November 18 at 11:59 p.m. PT. www.actscience.org/Translationa...
November 18, 2025 at 6:48 PM
Behind every breakthrough in clinical and translational science are the people who make it possible—those who mentor future leaders, challenge boundaries, and turn research into real-world impact. Nominate them for #TS26 Awards by November 18. www.actscience.org/Translationa...
November 12, 2025 at 4:40 PM
The ACTS Translational & Integrative Engagement in Research (TIER) SIG is hosting their next Virtual Grand Rounds on Wednesday, December 3 at 12:00 PM ET. Guest speaker Whitney Sweeney, PhD will share team science best practices for community engagement. smithbucklin.zoom.us/webinar/regi...
November 11, 2025 at 3:57 PM
The ACTS Career Center is your go-to resource for advancing your career in translational science with exclusive job listings and expert resources

Start your search today and see what opportunities are waiting in the ACTS Career Center. careers.actscience.org
November 10, 2025 at 3:14 PM
Duke CTSI has awarded $2M to five research teams at Duke School of Medicine to develop and test nutrition-focused strategies to reduce chronic disease risk. These projects include 24 months of CTSI project management and focus on preventive research.
ctsi.duke.edu/news/duke-ct...
November 5, 2025 at 3:39 PM
Why become an ACTS Fellow? This might be the right fit if you…
• Want to earn recognition for your career contributions
• Have a passion to join a community of leaders who are shaping the future of clinical translational science

Nominations are due November 10. www.actscience.org/Membership/F...
November 4, 2025 at 3:15 PM
Do you know a colleague or trainee who’s excelled in innovative research or mentorship? Nominate them for the Translational Science 2026 Awards! Take inspiration from last year’s leaders and innovators. Deadline: November 18 www.actscience.org/Translationa...
November 3, 2025 at 3:09 PM
Join the TIER SIG for their next Grand Rounds webinar titled "Integrating Team Science with Community Voices to Drive Translational Impact" on December 3 at 12 PM ET. Learn how to leverage team science best practices for community engagement. smithbucklin.zoom.us/webinar/regi...
October 30, 2025 at 4:27 PM
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...
October 29, 2025 at 3:54 PM
⏰ It’s almost time!
Join the ACTS Scholar and TREATS SIGs tomorrow, October 27 at 2 PM ET for the webinar “Digital Strategies for Scientific Success.”
Learn how to use video, digital credentials, and modern communication tools to elevate your scientific career. weillcornell.zoom.us/meeting/regi...
October 27, 2025 at 2:05 PM
UCLA researchers discovered proteins that act as “protective switches,” shielding the liver from damage during transplantation. The finding could help make more donor organs viable through molecular therapies that boost these protective pathways.
www.uclahealth.org/news/release...
October 23, 2025 at 2:10 PM
Each year, the Translational Science Awards recognize the top educators, investigators, and trainees from across the discipline of CTS. Know a colleague whose work deserves this kind of recognition? Nominate them today!

Apply by Tuesday, November 18. www.actscience.org/Translationa...
October 22, 2025 at 2:21 PM
Don’t forget—nominations are now open for the inaugural cohort of Fellows of ACTS (FACTS)! This prestigious new membership program honors individuals who have made significant contributions to the CTS field.

Nominations are due by Monday, November 10. www.actscience.org/Membership/F...
October 21, 2025 at 2:52 PM
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. ACTS members receive a 50% discount on the site—use the code from our Connection Newsletter to save! careers.actscience.org
October 16, 2025 at 2:50 PM
🏆 The Translational Science 2026 Awards celebrate excellence across the entire field of clinical and translational science. With categories for investigators, educators, trainees, teams, workforce leaders, and more.

Apply by November 18, 2025: www.actscience.org/Translationa...
October 15, 2025 at 3:19 PM
💡 Ready to take your science digital? Join the ACTS Scholar and TREATS SIGs on Tuesday, October 28 at 2:00 PM ET for a live webinar, "Digital Strategies for Scientific Success: Tools, Mentorship, and Communication in the Modern Age." Register today: weillcornell.zoom.us/meeting/regi...
October 14, 2025 at 2:10 PM
Your research deserves more than a mention—it deserves an audience. Poster submissions for TS26 close October 20 at 11:59 PM CT. Compete for Top 50 Poster with spotlight presentations and trainee awards, and even be considered for publication in JCTS. www.actscience.org/Translationa...
October 13, 2025 at 2:17 PM
The ACTS Learning Library is the centralized location for all ACTS educational offerings, including partner webinars and past Translational Science recordings. ACTS members receive complimentary access to webinars and recordings. www.actscience.org/Professional...
October 9, 2025 at 2:04 PM
While past studies suggested a link between SLIT2 protein and late-onset dementia, no commercial test confirmed it or explored it. Now, Boston University researchers show SLIT2 levels in eye fluid and blood significantly correlate with cognitive scores. www.bumc.bu.edu/camed/news-e...
October 8, 2025 at 3:43 PM
🏆 Do you know an investigator, educator, trainee, or team making a major impact in clinical and translational science? Help us celebrate their contributions by submitting a nomination for the Translational Science 2026 Awards.

Submit by November 18, 2025.

www.actscience.org/Translationa...
October 7, 2025 at 2:08 PM
Didn’t submit a session but still want to be part of the educational programming? The call for poster proposals is still open! Share your research for the evening poster reception—a marquee event of the meeting. Submit your abstract by Monday, October 20. www.actscience.org/Translationa...
October 6, 2025 at 2:34 PM
Hepatitis C can lead to cirrhosis, liver cancer, and death, yet infections remain high—especially among women. A Washington University study finds that starting antiviral treatment before hospital discharge helps new mothers finish therapy and be cured. medicine.washu.edu/news/innovat...
October 3, 2025 at 2:25 PM