Tufts Clinical and Translational Science Institute (CTSI)

12/23/2025

We are once again excited to share a spotlight of one of our wonderfu research collaborators. Next up is Blue Bridge, led and founded by Clifford Harrison.

Blue Bridge is a pioneering clinical research partner dedicated to transforming trial diversity and inclusiveness. Their Ethical Intelligence Solution blends innovative data science with community-driven engagement to ensure clinical trial designs, site selections, and patient recruitment strategies honor trust.

Founded in 2024 and based in , Blue Bridge collaborates with leading medical centers, life sciences organizations, and community advocates to accelerate research activation. They believe ethical innovation and authentic community partnership are core to accelerating breakthroughs and improving health outcomes for all.

We encourage you to learn more about Blue Bridge on their website (onebluebridge.com) and follow them here on Instagram at .

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12/05/2025

Thrilled to be at Barracuda Bowl 2025 at One Financial Center in

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11/04/2025

CTSI Service Center Updated Rates

service centers, including the Biostatistics, Epidemiology, and Research Design (BERD) Center / Center for Clinical Trials / Data and Safety Monitoring Board (DSMB), Evaluation and Continuous Improvement, Informatics, and the Clinical and Translational Research Center (CTRC), have updated rates which will be in effect for new service requests made on or after October 1, 2025.

Please continue to submit your service requests via Tufts CTSI’s Research Services Portal to allow us to review each project’s needs and provide quotes as needed.

https://tuftsctsi.my.site.com/s/

10/23/2025

We are once again excited to share a spotlight of one of our wonderful community partners.

Next up is the Louis D. Brown Peace Institute !

Clementina Chéry co-founded the LDBPI in 1994 to honor his legacy and continue the peacemaking work he led. The work of the LDBPI began with The Peace Curriculum, to teach the value of peace to students and ways to deal with murder, trauma, grief and loss. The Peace Curriculum was recognized by the United States Dept. of Justice for its contribution to Boston’s juvenile crime reductions, and as an innovative and effective primary prevention strategy in the report “One City’s Success Story.”

In 1996, the City of Boston, the Boston Police Department and other local government agencies began referring survivors of homicide victims to Clementina to guide them through the aftermath of the murder of a loved one. Clementina witnessed the way families were denied access to needed support and services if their loved one was “known to police” or had a “criminal history”. She worked to ensure that all survivors were treated with dignity and compassion regardless of the circumstances.

With support from the Boston Public Health Commission, Clementina founded the Survivors Outreach Services (SOS) program to deliver consistent and coordinated services to impacted families. Today, the Louis D. Brown Peace Institute serves as an integral partner to the City of Boston and other cities across the country in transforming society’s response to homicide.

We hope you enjoy the attached spotlight, follow the LDPI on social media, and encourage you to visit their website to connect and learn more about their mission and upcoming events!

https://ldbpeaceinstitute.org/

10/23/2025

We are once again excited to share a spotlight of one of our wonderful community partners.

Next up is the ! LDPI’s work began with The Peace Curriculum, to teach the value of peace to students and ways to deal with murder, trauma, grief and loss. The Peace Curriculum was recognized by the United States Dept. of Justice for its contribution to Boston’s juvenile crime reductions, and as an innovative and effective primary prevention strategy in the report “One City’s Success Story.”

In 1996, the City of Boston, the Boston Police Department and other local government agencies began referring survivors of homicide victims to co-founder Clementina Chéry to guide them through the aftermath of the murder of a loved one. Clementina witnessed the way families were denied access to needed support and services if their loved one was “known to police” or had a “criminal history”. She worked to ensure that all survivors were treated with dignity and compassion regardless of the circumstances.

With support from , Clementina founded the Survivors Outreach Services (SOS) program to deliver consistent and coordinated services to impacted families. Today, the Louis D. Brown Peace Institute serves as an integral partner to the City of Boston and other cities across the country in transforming society’s response to homicide.

We hope you enjoy the attached spotlight, follow the LDPI on social media, and encourage you to visit their website to connect and learn more about their mission and upcoming events!

10/23/2025

New Happenings! 📰 📰 📰

📣 Recap of Tufts CTSI ADAPT Community Health Symposium on Friday, October 3

📣 Apply for the 2026 Tufts Medical Center Clinical Research Staff Peer Mentoring Program by Friday, October 24

📣 Tufts CTSI D&I Interest Group Meeting w/ with Dr. Ramnath Subbaraman on Monday, November 3

📣 New Publication Addresses Approach to Measuring and Enhancing Tufts CTSI’s Impact

📣 Systematic Review Standard Author Training Series Begins on Thursday, November 6

📣 Qualitative and Mixed Methods Tips Carmit McMullen

📣 National Center for Advancing Translational Sciences 2025 Challenge Prize Competition

📍 https://mailchi.mp/tuftsctsi/october132025?e=3bbaab6aa1

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09/26/2025

New Happenings! 📰 📰 📰

📣 ’s Benjamin Wessler Receives 5-Year, $3.7M Award

📣 Register for the Tufts CTSI ADAPT Community Health Symposium on Friday, October 3

📣 Innovate2Impact Kicks Off with Innovation Expo on Tuesday, October 21

📣 Join the 1st Hood Pediatric Innovation Summit on Thursday, October 23,

📣 September Qualitative and Mixed Methods Tip

📣 NCATS Health Data Science Training

https://mailchi.mp/tuftsctsi/september222025?e=0c47ea1111

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09/25/2025

We are thrilled to share spotlights of our wonderful Tufts CTSI CREST community partners over the next several weeks!

First up is the Authentic Caribbean Foundation.

ACF, a not-for-profit organization based in Boston, is geared towards transforming the lives of the Caribbean children impacted by disabilities, HIV/AIDS, and their caregivers through health and educational support.

We hope you enjoy the attached spotlight, follow ACF on social media, and encourage you to visit their website to connect and learn more about their mission and upcoming events!



http://www.authenticcaribbeanfoundation.org/

09/25/2025

We are thrilled to share spotlights of our wonderful Tufts CTSI CREST community partners over the next several weeks!

First up is the Authentic Caribbean Foundation!

ACF, a not-for-profit organization based in Boston, is geared towards transforming the lives of the Caribbean children impacted by disabilities, HIV/AIDS, and their caregivers through health and educational support.

We hope you enjoy the attached spotlight, follow ACF on social media, and encourage you to visit their website to connect and learn more about their mission and upcoming events!

http://www.authenticcaribbeanfoundation.org/

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09/25/2025

09/19/2025

Our ADAPT Community Health Symposium is just two weeks from today on Friday, October 3! The theme of the symposium is "Rooted in Resilience: Looking Back to Look Forward.” The event will be held at the Emerson College Bill Bordy Theater (216 Tremont Street, Boston, MA 02116).

The symposium will convene researchers, community-based leaders and organizations, students, and representatives across sectors to discuss local community-prioritized health issues and solutions. Together, we will explore lessons learned from grassroots efforts to further the health of our local communities, as well as learn about innovative strategies local scholars and community-based organizations are implementing to advance their work across sectors.

Breakfast and lunch will be provided. Chinese (Mandarin and Cantonese) language interpretation will also be available for attendees.

Space is limited; register today!

https://www.tuftsctsi.org/events/adapt2025/

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09/18/2025

📢 📢 📢 The application period for 's 2026 Small Grants to Advance Translational Science (S-GATS) Program is now open, and Letters of Intent are due one week from today on Thursday, September 25.

S-GATS supports projects aimed at overcoming persistent barriers to translation across various diseases and health conditions, while also encouraging the exploration of novel opportunities and pathways that could accelerate progress.

Number of Awards: Four to six projects (depending on award budgets)

Award Ceiling: $50,000 in direct costs. Cost sharing and indirect costs are not allowed.

Project Period: May 1, 2026 through April 30, 2027. Project extensions are not allowed under any circumstances.

Key Dates: Competitive Letter of Intent due (required): Thursday, September 25, 2025 at 11:59PM

Interested applicants should email the S-GATS Program team at sgats@tuftsmedicine.orgto schedule a required initial consultation and receive the link for the Letter of Intent submission. Consultations will be offered through Wednesday, September 24, 2025.

https://www.tuftsctsi.org/funding-opportunities/small-grants-to-advance-translational-science-s-gats/

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