eRoundup for 7/2/10

Drug Trials - Expediting Approval

The ACTSI is pleased to announce a new resource for investigators called Studio Consultations to aid in the successful design and implementation of clinical and translational science research proposals. The Studio Consultation concept involves a clinical investigator presenting their proposals to representatives of ACTSI's Biostatistics, Epidemiology, & Research Design (BERD) program, Biomedical Informatics Program (BIP), and Clinical Interaction Network (CIN) who in turn will give the investigator their expert feedback. Read more... 

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The Atlanta Clinical & Translational Science Institute (ACTSI) and the Emory Research and Health Sciences IT division are proud to announce the recent release of the electronic Biomedical Interactive Resource Tool (eBIRT), a new web-based application used for research resource discovery. For researchers, eBIRT serves as a "one-stop virtual shop" for research resources, such as laboratory services, equipment, software, consultation services, training opportunities, and more.  To search for resources in eBIRT, go to http://ebirt.emory.edu. 

The Georgia Bioscience Commercialization Center was officially launched last week. This important resource is supported by Georgia Bio and the Georgia Research Alliance in collaboration with Metro Atlanta Chamber and Georgia Department of Economic Development. The Georgia BCC will provide one-stop shopping for entrepreneurs, answering questions, providing advice and recommending service providers across the spectrum of those required by start-up and emerging companies. For more information or to list your company as a service provider, click www.georgiabcc.com.

The i6 Challenge is a new $12 million innovation competition administered by the Economic Development Administration (EDA) of the U.S. Department of Commerce, in partnership with the NIH and National Science Foundation. EDA will award up to $1 million to six winning teams with the most innovative ideas to drive technology commercialization, and entrepreneurship in their regions. Entrepreneurs, investors, universities, foundations, and non-profits are encouraged to participate. For more information, email or click here.

Funding in the early stages of an emerging company can be extremely challenging, especially in these economic times. Expert CEOs will address questions and more during a panel session on July 13 at the Georgia Tech Research Institute Conference Center. Read more...

Sponsored by GA Bio, the conference will be held on Wednesday, September 15, at the Georgia Tech Research Institute Conference Center. Learn More

The Emory Center for AIDS Research is local host for this 10th annual conference, which is expected to attract more than 1,000 researchers, clinicians, and community advocates from around the world. ACTSI investigator, Carlos del Rio, MD is co-chair of the conference. AIDS Vaccine 2010 is co-hosted by GRA and will be held at the Omni Hotel. Early registration ends July 16. More information.

Venture Atlanta is where innovation and capital connect. As Georgia's largest investor conference, Venture Atlanta connects technology innovators with top-tier venture capitalists, bankers, angel investors, and other business leaders. For more information, visit www.ventureatlanta.org. This year's event will be held October 12-13 at the Georgia Aquarium. Register here.

The Georgia Life Sciences Summit, Innovation for a Healthier World...Meeting the Challenge, will be held October 28, at the AmericasMart Atlanta. The summit is considered the preeminent gathering of scientists and industry decision makers for Georgia's life sciences community, and an ideal medium to foster relationships for future scientific and business growth and opportunity. The Executive Committee invites the submission of abstracts from Georgia-based scientists, representatives from Georgia-based academia, research institutes and biotech entrepreneurs, and especially encourages students and post-doctoral fellows to participate in this year's poster session. Read more...

Are you interested in personalized networking opportunities with an experienced professional? The First Contact Program assists students and young professionals in their networking by providing the first point of contact with experienced industry professionals in order to obtain their insight and knowledge into that facet of the diverse life sciences industry. More details available here.  Interested in being an First Contact Advisor? Contact Aaron Thornton at eln@gabio.org.

The Atlanta Clinical & Translational Science Institute (ACTSI) and the Emory Research and Health Sciences IT division are proud to announce the recent release of the electronic Biomedical Interactive Resource Tool (eBIRT), a new web-based application used for research resource discovery. For resource providers, such as service centers and cores, eBIRT offers a platform to advertise research-related services and products. If you have resources and would like to make them more discoverable to the scientific community, or if you would like more information about eBIRT, please write to: ebirt_support@emory.edu.

Groundbreaking biomedical research requires access to cutting edge scientific resources, resources that in many cases are invisible beyond the laboratories or institutions where they were developed. The eagle-i Consortium, made up of nine member institutions, including ACTSI partner, Morehouse School of Medicine, is conducting an experiment. Over the next two years, it will build a prototype of a national research resource discovery network - one that will help biomedical scientists search for and find previously invisible, but highly valuable, resources. Visit eagle-i.