September 7, 2023

Webinar for Biomedical Technology Optimization and Dissemination Center Program Applicants

UPDATE: The video for this webinar is now available.

Are you interested in submitting a grant application for the Biomedical Technology Optimization and Dissemination Center (BTOD) program (PAR-23-110)? If so, please join our informational webinar to learn more about the program and application components and to ask questions:

Wednesday, September 27, 4:00-5:30 p.m. ET 
Zoom meeting registration link

The BTOD program supports optimization of state-of-the-art, NIGMS mission-relevant, technologies and broad dissemination of the technologies to the biomedical research community.

During the webinar, we’ll provide a detailed overview of the program and our application expectations for the upcoming January 26, 2024, receipt date. We’ll also showcase two currently funded BTOD centers. We strongly encourage potential applicants to the BTOD program to attend the webinar.

Registration for the event is required. You may submit questions in advance of the webinar as part of the registration process. Participants requiring sign language interpretation and/or other reasonable accommodations should submit a request using our contact form at least 5 days prior to the webinar.

Additional information and FAQs about the program and a list of currently funded centers are available on our BTOD webpage. If you have questions about this funding opportunity or the suitability of your proposed center, please contact us.

Slides and a recording will be posted on the BTOD webpage following the event.


About the Authors

Christina Liu

Christina Liu

Christina, who trained in chemical engineering and medical imaging, was the chief of the Biomedical Technology Branch. She oversaw a portfolio of biomedical technology development and dissemination, national and regional resources, and technology development grants prior to moving to the National Institute of Mental Health in May 2024.
Headshot of Alvin Yeh.

Alvin Yeh

Alvin is a program officer in the Division of Biophysics, Biomedical Technology, and Computational Biosciences. In his position, he oversees NIGMS grants for technology development and biomedical technology development and dissemination. The technology development grants under his management include microscopy and imaging (e.g., probes, reporters, hardware, and methods) and cell investigation and manipulation (e.g., DNA and RNA manipulation).