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?
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ACTS is proud to welcome Michelle A. Williams, ScD, as the closing keynote speaker at Translational Science 2026.
Dr. Williams is a leading epidemiologist and academic leader. Learn more about her keynote and what to expect: https://www.actscience.org/Translational-Science/Keynotes
ACTS has secured an additional block of rooms for Translational Science 2026 attendees at the Marc Hotel in Milwaukee. This hotel is directly connected to the Hilton, making it convenient to get to our meeting space in the Baird Center. Book by Friday, March 27. www.actscience.org/Translationa...
Translational Science 2026
Practical skills. Real connections. Take the next step forward.
✔ Advocacy Training
✔ Trainee Networking Luncheon
✔ Mock Study Section
✔ Speed Mentoring
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In the U.S., one in eight women will develop breast cancer, and about half undergo mastectomy. Researchers at Washington University School of Medicine in St. Louis have developed a tool to detect reconstruction-related infections early. medicine.washu.edu/news/method-...
📝 JCTS is now accepting submissions for its upcoming thematic issue: "Artificial Intelligence in Action: Tested and Proven Approaches to Transforming Clinical and Translational Science"
Deadline: July 16, 2026
Visit the JCTS Instructions for Contributors www.cambridge.org/core/journal...
Your community is waiting at #TS26 Kick things off April 20 with Special Interest Group meetings! Meet collaborators and start the week connected. https://events.rdmobile.com/Sessions/Index/19939?Search=&mode=All&pagenumber=0&hidePastSessions=True&hostedAppointmentType=&SelectedTags=105729
The Team Science Practitioner Digital Badge is now available!
• Those developing new team science knowledge and skills
• Established team scientists who want to certify their core competencies
https://www.actscience.org/Professional-Development/Digital-Badges#65815-team-science-practitioner-badge
Looking to get more involved with Association for Clinical and Translational Science? Two Special Interest Groups are ready to welcome you:
🔹 Coaching Programs SIG
🔹 Regulatory Science SIG
Both groups offer collaboration and mentorship: https://www.actscience.org/About/Special-Interest-Groups
ACTS is seeking new 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. www.actscience.org/Translationa...
A major Virginia Commonwealth University study found telehealth surged during the pandemic but may widen health disparities without supportive policy and infrastructure. Researchers analyzed 21 million primary care visits, including 2.6 million telehealth encounters. news.vcu.edu/article/tele...
The Coalition for Clinical and Translational Science is looking for new impact stories to help advocate for the future of medical research. Does your institution have a story to share? Submit your news to info@coalition4cts.org today! https://coalition4cts.org/
A new thematic issue from the Journal of Clinical and Translational Science (JCTS) is now available! This issue, "Advancing Understanding and Use of Impact Measures in Implementation Science," explores the impact and evolving methods behind implementation science. www.cambridge.org/core/journal...
ACTS offers members the opportunity to participate in Special Interest Groups related to the field of clinical research and translational science. SIGs connect individuals who share similar goals and interests, providing a channel to network, https://www.actscience.org/About/Special-Interest-Groups
Attending TS26? ACTS has secured a discounted rate at the Hilton Milwaukee. Rooms are available until Friday, March 27, or until the room block is filled.
Note: Housing can be booked after registration is complete. Learn more: https://www.actscience.org/Translational-Science/Hotel-Travel
Last Chance to Serve as an ACTS Volunteer – Apply by Tomorrow!
Want to give back to your professional community? ACTS relies on the passion and dedication of volunteers to advance translational science.
Apply by February 3: https://www.surveymonkey.com/r/XX8XM6S
Invest in your team’s growth by experiencing TS26 together. Attending with colleagues makes it easier to coordinate schedules, debrief sessions, and make connections. Group registration is available, making it easy for teams to sign up and plan together. www.actscience.org/Translationa...
Consider giving back to your community by getting involved with ACTS' committees. It's through the passion and dedication from our volunteers that ACTS is able to make valuable contributions to the translational science community.
Apply by February 3! surveymonkey.com/r/XX8XM6S
Don't forget that you can now apply to earn your Team Science Practitioner Digital Badge! We're excited to have once again teamed up with the Team Science Professionals Special Interest Group (TSP SIG) to roll out this new offering for ACTS members. www.actscience.org/Professional...
The ACTS Board of Directors election for new Directors-at-Large is now open. Review candidate materials before voting. Voting is open to anyone at an ACTS member institution or holding an individual membership and closes on January 30, 2026. Vote here: www.actscience.org/About/Leader...
⏳ Applications for the 3MT® competition at TS26 are due TONIGHT!
Showcase your research in just three minutes and experience this globally recognized competition in Milwaukee.
Submit your application by 11:59 p.m. PT to secure your spot! https://www.actscience.org/Translational-Science/3MT
The full program for Translational Science 2026 is now live! Between keynotes, concurrent sessions, SIG meetings, receptions, and the 3MT® competition, there’s plenty to explore and get excited about! Dive in today: events.rdmobile.com/Sessions/Ind...
Time is running out! 🕒 Apply for the 3MT® competition at TS26 in Milwaukee. This internationally recognized challenge gives trainees and early-career scholars the chance to present their research in just three minutes. Apply before January 19! https://www.actscience.org/Translational-Science/3MT
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. https://brojure.com/acts-translational-science/acts-prospectus/
Make 2026 about stepping into the spotlight!
Translational Science’s 3MT® competition is an opportunity for trainees and early-career scholars to strengthen research communication skills and meet supportive peers.
📍 Milwaukee, April 20–23, 2026: https://www.actscience.org/Translational-Science/3MT
The next ACTS Digital Badge is here! We’ve teamed up with the TSP SIG to launch the Team Science Practitioner Digital Badge, using TeamMAPPS as its verified training resource.
Interested in contributing trainings? Learn more: https://www.actscience.org/Professional-Development/Digital-Badges
Start the year by investing in your science, your skills, and your community. #TS26 takes place April 20–23 in Milwaukee, bringing together trainees, scholars, and leaders across translational science. Register by Feb. 10 to save:
https://www.actscience.org/Translational-Science/TS-Registration
Bidirectional community-engaged work and research are critical to CTSA hubs, but rigorous assessment is needed to evaluate efficacy and real-world impact. Southern California Clinical and Translational Science Institute sought to take on the challenge. Read more:
sc-ctsi.org/news/new-pub...
The Indiana CTSI held its Annual Meeting, “Moving the Needle: Treating Diabetes Together,” at IU Indianapolis. Researchers, clinicians, trainees, and community partners explored advances and opportunities in diabetes care. https://indianactsi.org/2025-annual-meeting-moves-the-needle-on-diabetes/
Your research. Three minutes. One slide.
The 3MT® competition at TS26 challenges participants to present their research clearly and compellingly in just three minutes. Get a global-standard experience and a standout addition to your CV.
https://www.actscience.org/Translational-Science/3MT
