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Harvard Catalyst @harvardcatalyst.bsky.social · 10/02/2026

Early-career researchers: Do you know how to build a mentoring network? Check out our Mentorship in Clinical & Translational Research guide for resources to help you grow your mentoring network & learn strategies to connect with prospective mentors: hvrdct.me/59f1b9

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Harvard Catalyst @harvardcatalyst.bsky.social · 02/02/2026

What do we do? We work with Harvard University's schools & affiliate academic healthcare centers to encourage collaboration & innovation in c/t science. We offer resources, training programs, consultations, funding opps & more services. Free for Harvard affiliates: hvrdct.me/839a84

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Harvard Catalyst @harvardcatalyst.bsky.social · 30/01/2026

Our latest newsletter: Relationships as Antidote to Stress, Mentoring Networks, & Grant Funding: hvrdct.me/e1cb28 @ccos-ctsa.bsky.social

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Harvard Catalyst @harvardcatalyst.bsky.social · 26/01/2026

Sharpen your research skills this new year — at your own pace. Browse our on-demand courses on funding, biostatistics, grant writing, & more. Taught by Harvard faculty & experts. Free for Harvard affiliates & open to others for a fee: hvrdct.me/zr2

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Harvard Catalyst @harvardcatalyst.bsky.social · 23/01/2026

Biostatistics Journal Club: Join Marie-Abèle Bind of Massachusetts General Hospital as she discusses causal inference in environmental health. Register: hvrdct.me/d5ab17

Biostatistics Journal Club: Causal Inference in Environmental Health. February 4, 2026.

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Harvard Catalyst @harvardcatalyst.bsky.social · 16/01/2026

Our latest newsletter: New C/T Research Opportunities & Resources. Read: hvrdct.me/5aec62

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Harvard Catalyst @harvardcatalyst.bsky.social · 13/01/2026

New: During this past season of giving, we sat down with Sara Konrath, an author of the 2025 World Happiness Report, to learn about her research on the relationship between happiness & giving. Read our interview to discover the “three Cs” of “sustainable” giving: hvrdct.me/25de65

The words "Studies find that when people give–in many different ways, whether it’s time, money, support, or just listening–it’s generally good for them. It makes people happier and healthier" are written next to a photo of Sara Konrath.

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Harvard Catalyst @harvardcatalyst.bsky.social · 06/01/2026

Hybrid course (virtual and live sessions) for graduate students, fellows, & junior faculty: Plan & develop your own clinical trial proposal supported by biostatistical consultations.⁠ Course format: Online lectures & peer feedback. ⁠Apply by February 9: hvrdct.me/886c9a

How to Design a Clinical Study: Principles and Protocol Development. February - May 2026.

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Harvard Catalyst @harvardcatalyst.bsky.social · 23/12/2025

Sharpen your research skills this winter — at your own pace. Browse our on-demand courses on funding, biostatistics, grant writing, & more. Taught by Harvard faculty & experts. Free for Harvard affiliates & open to others for a fee: hvrdct.me/zr2

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Harvard Catalyst @harvardcatalyst.bsky.social · 22/12/2025

Calling all Harvard-affiliated NIH K grant applicants. Free consultation service: Receive tailored feedback from peers and one of our distinguished mentors on your draft Specific Aims pages and career development plans. Learn more & apply by January 7: hvrdct.me/603f4c

NIH K Grant Consultation. Free consulting service for Harvard-affiliated researchers.

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Harvard Catalyst @harvardcatalyst.bsky.social · 19/12/2025

Our last newsletter of the year: ❄️ Read: Staying Zen in Tumultuous Times ❄️ Apply: NIH K Grant Consulting Read newsletter: hvrdct.me/399f3c

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Harvard Catalyst @harvardcatalyst.bsky.social · 10/12/2025

Online & self-paced course designed for healthcare professionals, researchers, & medical students who are interested in learning more about genomic medicine. ⁠Free for Harvard affiliates & open to others for a fee: hvrdct.me/19a7ba

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Harvard Catalyst @harvardcatalyst.bsky.social · 09/12/2025

From the archives: Five Questions with @hsph.harvard.edu biostatistician LJ Wei. A consultant for Harvard Catalyst Biostatistics, Wei shares why methodology matters and explains the power of staying curious. ⁠Read: hvrdct.me/b16177

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Harvard Catalyst @harvardcatalyst.bsky.social · 05/12/2025

Our latest newsletter: 🔎 Apply by Dec. 8: C/T Research Academy First Grant Bootcamp 🔎 Application open: How to Design a Clinical Study Read: hvrdct.me/032942

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Harvard Catalyst @harvardcatalyst.bsky.social · 03/12/2025

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Harvard Catalyst @harvardcatalyst.bsky.social · 25/11/2025

Faces of Research: Clinical oncologist @jia-luo.bsky.social @danafarber.bsky.social discusses her work in #cancer research & shares insights into the future of the field. Read our recent interview with Luo on her innovative research: hvrdct.me/302041

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Harvard Catalyst @harvardcatalyst.bsky.social · 21/11/2025

Our latest newsletter: 🔎 Apply:C/T Research Academy First Grant Bootcamp 🔎 Register: Biostatistics Journal Club Read: hvrdct.me/c9fe90

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Harvard Catalyst @harvardcatalyst.bsky.social · 17/11/2025

From the archives: Five Questions with @hsph.harvard.edu biostatistician LJ Wei. A consultant for Harvard Catalyst, Wei shares why methodology––and curiosity––matter. ⁠Read: hvrdct.me/957cc9

Quote from LJ Wei, Harvard T.H. Chan School of Public Health Biostatistician. The words "If you have curiosity, you can discover new things. Keep your curiosity."

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Harvard Catalyst @harvardcatalyst.bsky.social · 12/11/2025

15-week training program for early-stage investigators who are ready to write their first #grant application. Learn to prepare a competitive grant application by accessing self-paced grant-writing instruction, live webinars, & faculty-led small groups. Apply by 12/8: hvrdct.me/69b42a

C/T Research Academy First Grant Bootcamp. February - May 2026.

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Harvard Catalyst @harvardcatalyst.bsky.social · 07/11/2025

In our latest newsletter: 🔎 Register: Biostatistics Journal Club 🔎 Apply: C/T Research Academy First Grant Bootcamp Read: hvrdct.me/66b0c2

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Harvard Catalyst @harvardcatalyst.bsky.social · 05/11/2025

How can imaging be utilized to advance cardiology research? Diana Lopez, of Brigham and Women's Hospital, shares insights into the future of this field. Read about her innovative research using PET imaging to better understand & treat heart disease: hvrdct.me/6be23f #Cardiology #HeartDisease

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Harvard Catalyst @harvardcatalyst.bsky.social · 24/10/2025

In our latest newsletter: Can Advanced Imaging Solve the 'New’ Heart Disease? & First Grant Bootcamp. Read: hvrdct.me/3f034f

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Harvard Catalyst @harvardcatalyst.bsky.social · 21/10/2025

Faces of Research: Treating heart disease. Cardiovascular disease is on the rise. In today's changing medical landscape, cardiologist Diana Lopez of Brigham and Women's Hospital is using PET imaging to better understand and treat heart disease. Read more about her research: hvrdct.me/6be23f

Polaroid of Diana Lopez giving a presentation next to a quote from her with the words "We're seeing an increase in less severe, not as dramatic heart attacks that nonetheless increase the chance of heart failure and death. We're trying to figure out why."

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Harvard Catalyst @harvardcatalyst.bsky.social · 17/10/2025

Dive deep into jumpstarting your research career this fall. Navigate the current challenges in research by brushing up on your skills & learning new ones. Our on-demand, self-paced courses are taught by Harvard faculty & experts. Free for Harvard affiliates & open to others for a fee: hvrdct.me/zr2

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Harvard Catalyst @harvardcatalyst.bsky.social · 10/10/2025

Our latest newsletter: Applied Biostatistics & Free K Grant Consultations. Read: hvrdct.me/15f8ce

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Harvard Catalyst @harvardcatalyst.bsky.social · 06/10/2025

Free consulting service. NIH K grant applicants: Apply to receive tailored feedback on your draft Specific Aims page & attend a career development consult with a Harvard-affiliated distinguished mentor. Free for @harvard.edu affiliates. Apply: hvrdct.me/947b9d

Free consultation service for Harvard-affiliated researchers. K Grant Specific Aims & Career Development.

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Harvard Catalyst @harvardcatalyst.bsky.social · 02/10/2025

New On-Demand course: Applied #Biostatistics, a self-paced alternative to our popular certificate program, is now available. Includes an intro to the most commonly used biostatistics techniques for clinical research. Free for Harvard affiliates & open to others for a fee: hvrdct.me/647538

Applied Biostatistics. Harvard Catalyst On-Demand.

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Harvard Catalyst @harvardcatalyst.bsky.social · 01/10/2025

Faces of Research: Supporting families of cancer patients. Read about @danafarber.bsky.social nurse-scientist Julie Eche-Ugwu's work to develop an intervention to improve psychosocial resources for families facing cancer: hvrdct.me/c8bb6e

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Harvard Catalyst @harvardcatalyst.bsky.social · 26/09/2025

Our latest newsletter: Improving Psychosocial Supports for Families & Applied #Biostatistics. Read: hvrdct.me/26a1cd @hsph.harvard.edu, @danafarber.bsky.social, @brighamandwomens.bsky.social

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Harvard Catalyst @harvardcatalyst.bsky.social · 22/09/2025

New episode alert: Guest Alicia Whittington, assistant director of engagement & health equity research at the Football Players Health Study at Harvard University, joins us to discus her work on the study, including a family initiative & resources for former NFL players. Listen: hvrdct.me/a0r

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Harvard Catalyst @harvardcatalyst.bsky.social · 19/09/2025

Free K grant writing resources: Watch videos from @harvardmed.bsky.social faculty who discuss strategies for effectively constructing specific aims, research strategy, & a career development plan. Check out our K Grant Library to read samples of completed grants: hvrdct.me/526df9

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Harvard Catalyst @harvardcatalyst.bsky.social · 15/09/2025

This new school year, sharpen your research skills & learn new ones by accessing our online courses on research topics including genomics, research funding, biostatistics, grant writing, & more. Free for Harvard-affiliated researchers & open to others for a fee: hvrdct.me/01b1fe

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Harvard Catalyst @harvardcatalyst.bsky.social · 12/09/2025

Our latest newsletter: Staying Zen in Tumultuous Times & On-Demand Courses. Read: hvrdct.me/1bdba6

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Harvard Catalyst @harvardcatalyst.bsky.social · 09/09/2025

Faces of Research: "We know that one of the ways that people get through difficult times is through connections with other people,” says @robertwaldinger.bsky.social. Waldinger, director of the Harvard Study on Adult Development, shares his insights: hvrdct.me/2a2c97

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Harvard Catalyst @harvardcatalyst.bsky.social · 03/09/2025

@harvard.edu Early-career investigators: Get a head start on support and training for your research career. Check out Catalyst Connect, our searchable database of local resources on topics such as funding, training programs, grant-writing, & more. All Free: hvrdct.me/j45

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Harvard Catalyst @harvardcatalyst.bsky.social · 29/08/2025

Our latest newsletter: How Great Science Happens & Biostatistics Journal Club. Read: hvrdct.me/0548ba

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Harvard Catalyst @harvardcatalyst.bsky.social · 22/08/2025

Free K grant writing resources: Watch videos from @harvardmed.bsky.social faculty who discuss strategies for effectively constructing specific aims, research strategy, & career development plan. Check out examples of grants from awardees in our K Grant Library: hvrdct.me/526df9

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Harvard Catalyst @harvardcatalyst.bsky.social · 20/08/2025

Faces of Research: Bala Subramaniam is director of the Sadhguru Center for a Conscious Planet at Beth Israel Deaconess Medical Center, which applies a scientific approach to integrate medical & contemplative sciences. The goal: improving brain health & overall wellbeing. Read: hvrdct.me/412ed3

" Imagine a brain that is thicker, more functionally connected, and younger, wrapped in a state of pleasantness. What more do you need? Now you have tuned your brain to the external world to enhance your perception. Now the profoundness of your experience goes up, right?" is written over a photo of Bala Subramaniam presenting.

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Harvard Catalyst @harvardcatalyst.bsky.social · 18/08/2025

Researchers: Whether you're preparing to join a research team or building your own team, having strong team science skills is crucial to create a powerful scientific impact. Access courses, tools, & strategies to help you lead through collaboration & navigate challenges: hvrdct.me/1eaa92

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Harvard Catalyst @harvardcatalyst.bsky.social · 13/08/2025

ICYMI: In our latest interview, Bala Subramaniam, director of the Sadhguru Center for a Conscious Planet at Beth Israel Deaconess Medical Center, discusses his innovative research studying meditation & related wellness practices: hvrdct.me/bdc85a

"We found that people who do contemplative practices have brains that are the equivalent of six years younger, on average, than people who don't do any of these practices." - Bala Subramaniam, MD, MPH. This quote is written on top of a photo of Bala presenting.

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Harvard Catalyst @harvardcatalyst.bsky.social · 11/08/2025

Overview of implementation research: Facilitators & barriers to translating evidence into practice. ⁠Design & develop a study to evaluate a research question on healthcare implementation using clinical examples. Apply by August 27: hvrdct.me/e355d7

Harvard Catalyst. Introduction to Implementation Research. September 3 - October 29.

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Harvard Catalyst @harvardcatalyst.bsky.social · 08/08/2025

Does your grant proposal have the potential to succeed? Our Writing & Comm Center offers best practices on writing the main sections of a research grant. Successfully navigate the writing & review process using rubrics, checklists, & more: hvrdct.me/869293

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Harvard Catalyst @harvardcatalyst.bsky.social · 07/08/2025

How does growing up with two NFL football players spark a career in research? In this re-airing of our 2022 interview with Alicia Whittington of the Football Players Health Study, she shares how her upbringing influenced her career path: hvrdct.me/a0r

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Harvard Catalyst @harvardcatalyst.bsky.social · 04/08/2025

New resource for researchers: Catalyst Connect. See what's being offered by @harvardmed.bsky.social affiliates via our new compendium, which catalogues courses, funding, guidance, & other info. Start searching: hvrdct.me/j45

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Harvard Catalyst @harvardcatalyst.bsky.social · 01/08/2025

Our latest newsletter: Grant Writing Resources & Non-NIH Funding. Read: hvrdct.me/613382 @hsph.harvard.edu @harvardmed.bsky.social

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Harvard Catalyst @harvardcatalyst.bsky.social · 29/07/2025

Faces of Research: "Mentors play different roles across the continuum of your career," says Lisa Samelson of Hebrew SeniorLife. Our long-time advisor for our Grant Review & Support Program, Samelson provides career support to the next gen of researchers. Read more: hvrdct.me/d806d0

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Harvard Catalyst @harvardcatalyst.bsky.social · 28/07/2025

Certificate program: Comprehensive intro to biostatistics in medical research. Includes a review of the most common techniques in the field & how they're applied in standard statistical software. Apply by August 29: hvrdct.me/056c6f

Applied Biostatistics Certificate. Track one: Sept. 8 - April 1. Track two: Sept. 8 - July 1.

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Harvard Catalyst @harvardcatalyst.bsky.social · 25/07/2025

Introduction to Implementation Research. September 3 - October 29.

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Harvard Catalyst @harvardcatalyst.bsky.social · 24/07/2025

Popular multi-year training program that supports K awardees in the transition to research independence. Participants receive ongoing support & guidance in preparing grants throughout the duration of their career development grant.⁠ Apply by August 26: hvrdct.me/2a3a91

GRASP. Grant Review and Support Program.

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Harvard Catalyst @harvardcatalyst.bsky.social · 18/07/2025

Our latest newsletter: Grant Writing Support & C/T Research Academy. Read: hvrdct.me/8fb602

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