Announcements

The updated CTSA Program Impact section is now live on the CCOS website, including more clarity for impact statistics and how to submit new Impact Stories! Explore impact stories, view high-level indicators, and submit your own story to share with the consortium.

CCOS is currently accepting applications from CTSA Program hubs interested in co-sponsoring an in-person Collaborative Workshop in the spring of 2027. Submit the Collaborative Workshop Proposal 2026 Survey by September 4, 2026 for consideration.

The hub that co-sponsors the one-day Collaborative Workshop on a topic of their choice will receive comprehensive planning support, expert guidance, high-level coordination, and all necessary materials from CCOS to ensure a successful event.

The 2026 Fall CTSA Program Annual Meeting will be held from September 23-25, 2026 in Washington, DC. The Steering Committee meeting will occur the day before, on September 22. Head to the 2026 Fall CTSA Program Annual Meeting for more details.

There is a new Impact Page and Impact Story Directory on the CCOS website to highlight the impact of the CTSA program. All users can explore a collection of key statistics that illustrate the program’s impact, along with stories from CTSA hubs that bring those results to life.

Submissions for Cycle XVI Working Group Proposals are open until March 31! The CTSA Steering Committee is seeking proposals that align with the following areas: translational science methods and best practices, artificial intelligence, clinical and health research innovation, solution-oriented approaches in health disparities research, national training curricula in CTS.

The Rigor and Reproducibility Real-World Data (RWD) Platforms Collaborative Workshop is scheduled for May 12, 2026, at The National Cancer Institute in Rockville, Maryland. This workshop will bring together representatives from the Clinical and Translational Science (CTSA) Program, researchers, clinicians, policymakers, and other healthcare professionals to foster collaboration, generate ideas, and plan future initiatives. Attendees will explore ways to enhance rigor, reproducibility, and transparency in Real World Data (RWD) studies, form teams to advance impactful research, and identify how CTSAs can support the development of successful RWD platforms. Register for the upcoming Rigor and Reproducibility Real-World Data (RWD) Platforms Collaborative Workshop.

The latest CCOS website release (v1.43) featured a redesign of the CCOS Resources page. It is now easier to find the content, tools, and features to support CTSA activities. Visit the page to check out the available resources related to opportunities and engagement, programs and governance, results and impact, and tools and learning.

Staring January 2026, the CTSA Program Webinar will be hosted on Teams. Each month, the CTSA Program Webinar page will be updated with the upcoming webinar's registration link. Attendees will need to register each month for the webinar. 

The News Submission form enables users to submit content highlighting CTSA hub achievements and success stories directly to the CCOS website. Stories can feature the work or people of the CTSA Program. At the direction of the submitter, stories will be considered for inclusion on CCOS's social media accounts and in the Ansible newsletter. Users must be logged in to use this feature; if you do not have a CCOS account yet, please register for one today. 

The latest CCOS website release (v1.41) included the development and release of the Working Group Progress Report Form that allows Chairs and Co-Chairs of workings groups to submit progress reports every 6 months directly on the CCOS website. Chairs and Co-Chairs now have a centralized place to submit, store, and easily access past and future reports for their working groups.