Research program will unlock workings of glymphatic system
A new grant from the National Institutes of Health will bring together several teams of researchers to accelerate understanding of the complex mechanics that control the glymphatic system, with an eye toward the development of new therapies for diseases like Alzheimer’s. Maiken Nedergaard, a professor of neurology and neurosurgery and codirector of the Center for Translational Neuromedicine, will lead the research program.
The University’s 2022 Biomedical Data Science Hackathon will take place online August 22–26. The hackathon is open to all University undergraduates, graduate students, and postdocs, and includes prizes for better than random predictions and cash prizes for first- and second-place winners. Participants are welcome to work individually or in teams of up to four people. All skill levels are welcome. The deadline to register is Friday, August 19, at noon EDT.
Fall 2022 LGBTQ meet and greet
Come and meet other LGBTQ students and get to know the University’s LGBTQ faculty and staff. Enjoy hors d’oeuvres, a rainbow lanyard giveaway, pronoun and pride pins, and a raffle for Meliora hats. This event takes place Thursday, September 1, from 3:30 to 5 p.m. in Feldman Ballroom, Douglass Commons, and is open to all LGBTQ students. Register to attend.
Learn about becoming a Neighborhood Ambassador
Are you living off campus for the 2022–23 school year and looking to make a difference in your new neighborhood? The Off-Campus Living Program, under the guidance of the Office for Residential Life and Housing Services, created the Neighborhood Ambassadors Program to assist University students with their transition to off-campus living. The Neighborhood Ambassadors provide a point of contact for the student residents on their assigned streets, provide access to community resources, and build community through programming and service. Learn more about the program and how to apply.
Learn more about a series of one-hour “how-to” workshops to get you started with basic online activities. This series covers everything from giving live or recorded lectures, using various discussion board tools, giving an online test, and providing a platform for asynchronous student presentations. Workshops for the fall semester begin Monday, August 22. Find a full schedule and registration links here.
Resources for self-help
In this week’s UR Medicine EAP’s blog post, learn how finding the right resource for self-help can help you get to that “next level” in your life. UR Medicine EAP is brought to you by Well-U, helping eligible individuals to assess issues, and provide short-term counseling and referrals.
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).
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