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The National Institute of Neurological Disorders and Stroke (NINDS) is pleased to invite you to the Preclinical Common Data Elements (CDE)/Data Standards Webinar Series Kick-off on January 28, 2026. This monthly webinar series is designed to be interactive and to engage researchers and stakeholders with up-to-date information on preclinical common data elements (CDEs) and data standards. Webinars will address a breadth of topics related to preclinical research such as experimental design, rigor, reproducibility, metadata, data repositories, injury models, EEG& seizures, biomarkers, -omics, histopathology and imaging and best practices for data sharing. Working group members from the Neurotrauma Preclinical Common Data Elements (CDE) & Data Standards (NT-PRECEDS) Program will present the preclinical CDEs that are being developed. Invited speakers will share best practices for data standardization and highlight resources to streamline and harmonize preclinical research datasets. The webinar aims to showcase essential tools that support data harmonization, facilitate data sharing and robust cross-study analyses by promoting the FAIR and TRUST data sharing principles and aligning with NIH strategic plan and Data sharing policy.
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Levels of proinflammatory cytokines (including IL1-β, TNF-α, IFN-γ) after stimulation of PBMCs with non-OPV antigens and mitogens 1 month after intervention
Levels of plasma markers of systemic inflammation (e.g. TWEAK and SIRT2) 1 month after intervention
Investigating epigenetic changes in PBMCs by single-cell ATAC-sequencing and whole-genome methylation assays 1 month after intervention
Investigate transcriptional effects on immune cells by single-cell RNA-sequencing 1 month after intervention. Identifying proportions of immune cell subsets
Epigenetic and metabolic changes in purified monocytes from PBMCs, including specific Trained Immunity-associated miRNAs (miR155, miR146, miR21), lactate production, glucose consumption, and mitochondrial activity at day 45 with respect to baseline
Change in proportions of immune cells (including T cells, B cells, NK cells, and subsets of monocytes) in peripheral blood at days 15, 45, and 70 with respect to baseline
Participants with positive CEA blood test
Participants with positive IGRA blood test with CEA protein antigen after percutaneous use
Participants with IGRA blood test with TB antigens (negative before percutaneous use, positive after percutaneous use)
Incidence of SARS-CoV-2 infection. Timeframe: 6 months from recruitment day
Incidence of COVID-19 symptoms. Timeframe: 6 months from recruitment day
Intensity of efficacy of first dose of vaccine against COVID-19. Timeframe: 6 months from recruitment day
Duration of efficacy of the second vaccine dose against COVID-19. Timeframe: 1 year from recruitment day
Cytokine stimulation from PBMCs. Timeframe: month 3
Epigenetic changes of circulating monocytes. Timeframe: month 3
Difference in influenza antibody titers at days 14, 21, 28, and 42
Difference in thrombocyte function at days 0, 14, 21, 28, and 42
IFN-γ, IL-10, type 1 IFN, IL-17, IL-22 production by ex vivo leukocytes stimulated with inactivated/live influenza virus at days 0, 14, 28, and 42
Production of inflammatory mediators (including TNFα, IL-1β, IFN-γ, IL-10, IL-17, and IL-22) by ex vivo leukocytes stimulated with different stimuli (including M. tuberculosis, S. aureus, C. albicans, and inactivated influenza) at days 0, 21, 28, and 42
qPCR/microarray of inflammatory transcriptional pathways at days 0, 14, 21, 28, and 42.
Granzyme B production by ex vivo leukocytes stimulated with inactivated/live influenza virus at days 0, 14, 21, 28, and 42
Plasma TNF concentrations upon second LPS challenge
Cerebrospinal fluid TNF concentrations during repeated experimental human endotoxemia
Plasma cytokine (IL1RA, IL-6, IL-8, IL-10, MIP-1α, MIP-1β, MCP-1, G-CSF, IP-10, CX3CL1, YKL-40) concentrations (plasma and cerebrospinal fluid), other inflammatory protein biomarkers (Olink Target 96 inflammation panel) (plasma and cerebrospinal fluid), and mHLA-DR during first and second LPS challenges
Blood leukocyte single-cell and bulk mRNA profiles/transcriptomic pathways upon LPS challenges
Cytokine production of ex vivo leukocyte cultures
Cytokine stimulation from PBMCs. Timeframe: 4 and 7 days
Gene expression of PBMCs. Timeframe: 7 days
Epigenetic changes of circulating monocytes. Timeframe: 7 days
PBMCs subgroup percentage and activation status
PBMCs secreting cytokines
PBMCs change in gene expression
Levels of hs-CRP, IL-6, IL-18, and sVCAM-1
White blood cell count and distribution. Timeframe: 3 months
Monocyte immune responsiveness to LPS stimulation. Timeframe: 3 months
Enrichment of epigenetic gene marks. Timeframe: 3 months
CFS Aero, a leading independent aerospace engineering company, officially opened its new Auxiliary Power Unit (APU) Test Cell on Wednesday 10 December.
With an opening ceremony conducted by Cllr Naveen Tangri, Chairman of Warwick District Council.
CFS Aero, which relocated to Warwick after its former site at Coventry Airport was earmarked for demolition, has become a valued part of the district’s growing high-technology and engineering community. The company expressed its gratitude to Warwick District Council for the practical support and guidance it provided during the relocation process, which helped secure skilled jobs and technical capability for the region.
The new APU Test Cell represents a major investment in the company’s future and in Warwick’s reputation for advanced engineering. It features the latest digital monitoring systems, allowing engineers to view live performance data and conduct remote test observations from anywhere in the world. Its design also promotes efficiency and cleanliness, with a modern “plug-and-play” setup that allows preparation work to take place outside the test area in a controlled environment.
The project has also been made possible thanks to the support of the AMSCI Scheme, administered by Frontier Development Capital, who were established by Finance Birmingham and funded to help innovative British manufacturers grow and compete internationally.
CFS Aero currently employs 35 people at its Warwick facility and plans to double its workforce over the next four years as demand for its specialist services continues to increase.
Gareth Sheridan, CFS Aero’s Director responsible for APU operations, commented:
“We’re proud to be investing in Warwick and to be part of its dynamic manufacturing sector. The new APU Test Cell will help us expand into new markets, create more local jobs, and continue delivering the quality and reliability that CFS Aero is known for.”
Councillor Naveen Tangri, Chairman of Warwick District Council added:
“From the Council’s perspective it is extremely rewarding that following our assistance with their relocation from Coventry Airport CFS Aero has put down firm roots in Warwick District and continues to thrive. In addition, their participation in the UKSPF funded Warwickshire Manufacturing Growth Programme is enabling them to bring even more skilled employment opportunities to our area. We want to offer our congratulations for everything they have achieved and look forward to their future success.”
The opening of the new APU Test Cell marked an important step in CFS Aero’s continuing growth and reinforces Warwick’s standing as a hub for advanced engineering and innovation in the UK.