An inside look at the review process at #TS26MKE.
This morning’s Mock Study Section provided trainees and early-stage investigators with hands-on experience in NIH-style peer review, including application critiques and structured discussion.
Day 1 set the tone at #TS26MKE featuring the 3MT Preliminary Round, engaging concurrent sessions, and a lively Poster Reception. Strong conversations and new connections across the community.
Looking forward to another great day ahead.
Another day at #TS26MKE 🔬
Stop by the CCTS table to show your appreciation for those who support biomedical research! Add your signature and be part of the impact.
🏛 Advocacy in Action at #TS26MKE
Advocacy was a key thread throughout today’s programming at #TS26MKE, bringing together researchers, trainees, and leaders to explore how science connects to public policy in real time.
Fueling connections at #TS26MKE 🍽️
The Trainee Networking Luncheon brought together trainees, faculty, and research staff for real conversations and meaningful connections across disciplines.
Join us in celebrating the 2026 ACTS Award recipients — leaders, innovators, and rising stars advancing translational science and improving health outcomes worldwide. 👏
Your work is shaping what’s next. Learn more: www.actscience.org/Translationa...
A strong start to the day with Dr. Kirsten Bibbins-Domingo, PhD, MD, MAS sharing insights on prevention, population health, and advancing equity. Thank you for an engaging and impactful keynote at #TS26MKE.
ADHD affects about 12–13% of U.S. adolescents and can disrupt daily life through inattention, hyperactivity, and impulsivity.
Researchers at Penn State College of Medicine identified a treatment gap for teens and young adults managing both conditions. www.psu.edu/news/researc...
AI is rapidly reshaping clinical and translational research, with growing evidence of real-world impact.
Submit to journal “Artificial Intelligence in Action: Tested and Proven Approaches to Transforming Clinical and Translational Science. www.cambridge.org/core/journal...
Explore high-impact sessions at Translational Science 2026.
Featured highlights include:
📊 Funders’ Panel
💡 Funding Models for the Future
🤝 ACTS Annual Business Meeting
Plus sessions on leadership, resiliency, and implementing AI. View the program: events.rdmobile.com/Sessions/Ind...
ACTS offers multiple tools to aid in your professional development. Check out past webinars and Translational Science sessions in the Learning Library, or apply to earn one of our new Digital Badges! www.actscience.org/Professional... www.actscience.org/Professional...
As AI and digital health reshape healthcare, faculty and students gathered for the 2nd Annual Digital Health Symposium: Accelerating Real-World Applications in Informatics, AI and Innovations to explore real-world, responsible applications. phhp.ufl.edu/2026/03/18/d...
Are you in the Midwest? TS26 is happening soon in Milwaukee, just under two weeks away, and there’s still time to join us.
Here’s what’s ahead:
📣 Keynotes
👥 Workforce development, mentorship, and leadership programming.
🌍 Community engagement
🧬 Poster sessions
www.actscience.org/Translationa...
Earn an ACTS Digital Badge and showcase your expertise in team science and translational science in a way employers can easily recognize and verify.
Current options include the Team Science Fundamentals and Team Science Practitioner badges: www.actscience.org/Professional...
Hepatitis C often goes unnoticed for years, and in LA County, fewer than 1 in 3 diagnosed patients complete treatment.
Project HCV Connect trains USC healthcare students to reach out and help patients connect or reconnect with care. Read more: sc-ctsi.org/news/sc-ctsi...
Do you know someone who deserves to be recognized for outstanding or groundbreaking work? Send ACTS your story using this form to be highlighted in future issues of the ACTS Connection. docs.google.com/forms/d/e/1FAIpQLSel1wuu...
Join a SIG before TS26 and connect with SIG leaders and members. SIGs are a great way to network and collaborate ahead of the meeting.
🔗 Join a SIG: www.actscience.org/About/Special-Interest-G...
🔗 Sign Up for SIG Meetings: https://events.rdmobile.com/Sessions/Index/19939
ACTS is seeking partners to help further our mission of advancing clinical and translational science! View our partnership and sponsorship prospectus for opportunities to promote your brand at Translational Science 2026 and year-round. brojure.com/acts-translational-scien...
Translational Science 2026 isn’t just a place to learn — it’s where your network grows.
🍽 Trainee Networking Luncheon
🏛 Advocacy Training
⚡ Speed Mentoring Sessions
📌 Poster Reception
🎤 Oral Poster Presentations
⏱ 3MT Competition
www.actscience.org/Translational-Science/TS...
JCTS is seeking manuscripts for a new thematic issue. The issue will highlight rigorous studies that measure how AI is advancing clinical and translational research. Learn more and submit today: www.cambridge.org/core/journal...
We're excited to announce a usability upgrade: dual single sign-on! Now, your ACTS login also gets you straight into the Career Center. Explore the Career Center to learn exclusive job listings, career resources, and coaching to help you reach your goals! https://careers.actscience.org/
After radical small bowel resection, up to 15% of patients develop serious liver damage with no treatments available.
Researchers at Washington University have developed a new compound that, in mice, protects the liver and improves nutrient absorption. medicine.washu.edu/news/new-com...
JCTS is seeking manuscripts for a new thematic issue. The issue will highlight rigorous studies that measure how AI is advancing clinical and translational research. Learn more and submit today: www.cambridge.org/core/journal...
ACTS has secured discounted rooms at The Marc Hotel — a new choice for attendees — and Hilton Milwaukee. Rooms are first-come, first-served until Friday, March 27, 2026, or until blocks fill.
Note: Housing can only be booked after registration. www.actscience.org/Translationa...
Translational Science 2026 is just five weeks away! Here are five reasons you won’t want to miss it. #TS26MKE www.actscience.org/Translationa...
The University of Miami Miller School of Medicine has launched a new artificial intelligence platform designed to change how scientists work with data and translate research into real‑world impact.
Learn about the MIL Agentic Data Scientist platform. news.med.miami.edu/miller-schoo...
ACTS is pleased to welcome Kirsten Bibbins-Domingo as the Opening Keynote speaker at Translational Science 2026.
Dr. Bibbins-Domingo is a physician-epidemiologist and Editor-in-Chief of JAMA.
Learn more about her keynote and what to expect: www.actscience.org/Translational-Science/Ke...
JCTS is seeking manuscripts for a new thematic issue, "Artificial Intelligence in Action: Tested and Proven Approaches to Transforming Clinical and Translational Science." Submissions for the thematic issue are being accepted until July 16, 2026. www.cambridge.org/core/journal...
What’s next for funding, policy, and priorities in translational research?
Get answers at the Federal Panel during Translational Science 2026 on April 22. Hear directly from federal leaders and gain insights for your institution, team, and research programs. events.rdmobile.com/Sessions/Det...
Medical AI is often promoted as a tool to improve patient safety, but a new study from Icahn School of Medicine at Mount Sinai raises a key concern: if false medical information enters the system, can AI repeat it as fact?
www.mountsinai.org/about/newsro...