Newly discovered anatomy shields and monitors brain
A recent study from Maiken Nedergaard, codirector of the Center for Translational Neuromedicine, and colleagues at the University of Copenhagen discovered a previously unknown component of brain anatomy that acts as both a protective barrier and platform from which immune cells monitor the brain for infection and inflammation.
In today’s issue:
Recent awards and honors for Rochester faculty
Updates from Dining Services for the spring semester
Registration is open for the Upstate New York 2023 Minority and Women-Owned Business Summit
Correction: Michael Marsh named interim director of the Memorial Art Gallery
Yesterday’s @Rochester misidentified the Memorial Art Gallery’s interim director, Michael Marsh. Our apologies for the error. Read more about Marsh, chief operating officer and deputy director of MAG, and his appointment.
For the first time in 15 years, the American Academy of Pediatrics released new guidelines to treat childhood obesity.
“For some individuals, this is definitely a chronic condition that should be addressed appropriately,” says Stephen Cook, an associate professor of pediatrics and of medicine. “We’ve been discussing this in the healthcare field. The American Medical Association has identified obesity as a chronic disease.”
Recent national awards and accolades distinguish Rochester faculty
Rochester faculty are leaders in their fields who are regularly recognized with regional, national, and international awards and honors for their professional contributions to research, scholarship, education, and community engagement. Read about their recent achievements.
James Allen, an emeritus professor in the Department of Computer Science, has been named a fellow of the Association for Computational Linguistics for his “significant contributions to natural language dialogue research, planning and plan recognition.”
Marvin Doyley, the Wilson Professor of Electronic Imaging and chair of the Department of Electrical and Computer Engineering, has been selected as a fellow of the Institute of Electrical and Electronics Engineers.
Members of the Golisano Children’s Hospital Department of Pediatrics faculty Tina Sosa, Heather Wensley, and Jeffrey Yaeger will participate in the year-long Disparities Leadership Program, led by the Disparities Solutions Center at Massachusetts General Hospital.
Jennifer Grotz, a professor of English, received an honorable mention from the Modern Language Association for her cotranslation of Jerzy Ficowski’s Everything I Don’t Know: Selected Poems.
Elaine Hill, an associate professor of public health sciences, of obstetrics and gynecology, and of economics, was recently selected as a faculty research fellow by the National Bureau of Economic Research for her work in health economics.
Ehsan Hoque, an associate professor of computer science and coleader of the Rochester Human-Computer Interaction Group, has been named a Distinguished Member of the Association for Computing Machinery for his outstanding contributions to computing.
Jiebo Luo, the Albert Arendt Hopeman Professor of Engineering and a professor of computer science, and Benjamin Miller, the Dean’s Professor of Dermatology, have been selected as fellows of the National Academy of Inventors.
Corey Nichols-Hadeed, a psychiatry associate; Kimberley Van Orden, an associate professor of psychiatry; and Malik Sams, an instructor of emergency medicine, received the National Academy of Medicine’s Healthy Longevity Catalyst Award.
Suicide Prevention: Stahl’s Handbooks, a publication coauthored by Anthony Pisani, an associate professor of psychiatry, was recognized by the British Medical Association for outstanding contributions to medical literature.
Celebrating faculty, staff, and student honors: If you have news to share about a faculty or staff member, student, or department/unit that has recently achieved a significant professional accomplishment or received a prestigious national or international honor, please let us know so we can consider it for a future listing of awards and honors.
Last month, the University received two honors that display its ongoing commitment to sustainability: renewal as a silver-level “Bicycle Friendly University” from the League of American Bicyclists and being named one of Princeton Review’s Green Colleges. Learn about the awards in this week’s Go Green blog post.
The application cycle for Education Abroad for the fall 2023 semester is now open. To find a full list of programs offered, visit the Education Abroad portal.
Get help with depression, stress, or anxiety through Well-U
Well-U offers mental health support for all University employees through UR Medicine EAP and Behavioral Health Partners (BHP). Call UR Medicine EAP at (585) 276-9110 or BHP at (585) 276-6900 to schedule a virtual appointment for confidential, professional, and short-term counseling, therapy, and referrals.
Expanded family care benefits with Care.com
The University now offers eligible faculty and staff access to subsidized backup care through Care.com when there is a temporary breakdown in normal care arrangements for children or adults. Find more information here and start your request today.
Dining Services resumes its standard spring hours today, January 11, including the reopening of the Faculty Club. Find schedules for the spring semester as well as reduced hours for the Martin Luther King Jr. holiday on Monday, January 16, here. Dining also announces a new station launching in Douglass Dining Center called the Hive. Located at the former Street station, the station will feature rotating menus that focus on culinary creativity, local partnerships, and chef spotlights. La Sabrosa, a Latin-inspired concept, will be the first concept introduced at the Hive.
BioRender software available
BioRender Premium is a scientific illustration app for life science research, publications, posters, and presentations with drag-and-drop icons, intuitive figures, and free design templates. Available to Rochester faculty, staff, and students, the University-discounted price is $199.40 per year. Details and information on how to purchase can be found on the Software Licensing web page under “BioRender.”
Annual William Warfield Scholarship Fund benefit concert
This year’s William Warfield Scholarship Fund benefit concert takes place Sunday, January 22, at 3 p.m. in Kilbourn Hall, Eastman School of Music. The concert features the 2022–23 William Warfield Scholarship recipient Kayla Sconiers ’24E, mezzo-soprano; and former scholarship recipient Adrienne Danrich ’93E, an award-winning singer, writer, and composer. Tickets are $30 in advance, $35 at the door, and $10 for students with a University ID.
Upstate New York 2023 Minority and Women-Owned Business Enterprise Summit
The University collaborated with Monroe County, the City of Rochester, the NY/NJ Minority Supplier Development Council, WXXI, and other community groups to support the Upstate New York 2023 Minority and Women-Owned Business Summit. Taking place Tuesday, January 24, from 8:30 a.m. to 5 p.m. at the Memorial Art Gallery, the summit will focus on mentorship and financing. Registration is required. Find the detailed agenda and register for the free event here.
Boys and girls youth volleyball clinics
Spring volleyball clinics for boys and girls ages 10 through 16 will be held on Sunday, February 5, and Sunday, February 12, from 1 to 3 p.m. in the Goergen Athletic Center. Learn more and register here. Contact Ladi Iya via email or at (585) 275-9641 with questions or for a discount for families registering more than one child.
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