Twitter users soured on flavored e-cigs following FDA ban

Research led by Dongmei Li, an associate professor of clinical and translational research, of public health sciences, and of obstetrics and gynecology, shows how Twitter users’ perceptions toward e-cigs changed following two policies from the FDA and New York State that banned flavored e-cigs. The studies mined millions of tweets from before and after each of the policies was announced and went into effect.

Faculty appointed to named professorships

Several faculty members were appointed to named professorships in the first half of 2022. The named positions are part of a long-standing tradition to celebrate the work of Rochester’s faculty as researchers, scholars, and teachers.

• Natalya Antonova, the Wentworth Family Professor
• Danielle Benoit, the William R. Kenan, Jr. Professor
• William Bridges, Arthur Satz Professor of the Humanities
• Peter Christensen, the Ani and Mark Gabrellian Director of the Humanities Center
• Marvin Doyley, the Wilson Professor of Electronic Imaging
• John Duggan, the Don Alonzo Watson Professor of Political Science
• David Figlio, the Gordon Fyfe Professor in the Department of Economics
• Gretchen Helmke, Thomas H. Jackson Distinguished University Professor
• Lisa Kahn, the Helen F. and Fred H. Gowen Professor in the Social Sciences
• John Michael, the John Hall Deane Professor
• Joseph Nicholas, the William and Sheila Konar Family Professor in Geriatrics, Palliative Medicine, and Person-Centered Care
• M. Patricia Rivera, the C. Jane Davis and C. Robert Davis Distinguished Professor in Pulmonary Medicine
• Sharon Willis, the Fanny Knapp Allen Professor of Fine Arts

Photo exhibit on marginalized groups and community

Kathryn Mariner, an associate professor of anthropology, has partnered with Common Ground Health on a project called fertile ground, to understand how individuals from marginalized groups build physical spaces of community within the context of hypersegregation. Project photos, taken by Mariner and Rochester area residents, are on display until September 30 at the Central Library, 115 South Avenue.

Strong Memorial Hospital recently celebrated its 300th heart transplant. Learn more on the UR Medicine Facebook page.

The current University COVID-19 tier level is

low

Face masks are optional for all students, faculty, staff, and visitors indoors. Patient care areas, as well as University shuttles and transportation, continue to require masking. A full description of Medical Center masking requirements is available on the URMC Intranet (University network access required).

Find the latest updates, policies, and guidance on the University’s COVID-19 Resource Center.