Medical Center researchers pave the way for new Huntington’s drug
A team of clinical researchers at the Medical Center was instrumental in the approval Friday by the Food and Drug Administration of a new drug to treat Huntington’s disease. Valbenazine is the ninth compound for neurological disorders in which the Medical Center has played a major role in the drug development process, and the third drug authorized by the agency to treat the rare, inherited neurodegenerative disorder.
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The Warner School is hosting a cohort of recipients of the Fulbright Distinguished Awards in Teaching Program for International Teachers
Information sessions on the Meliora Leadership Badge Series for benefit-eligible employees
“At least in terms of the more severe symptoms from the infection, it did not seem to diminish over the two-year period appreciably,” says Edward Walsh, a professor of medicine, who led the Pfizer clinical trial. “This would suggest that right now, we’re probably looking at a vaccine that is not given any more frequently than every two years.”
Do you have an idea for a nonprofit, an innovation, an invention, a service, a business, a movement, an exhibit, or an experience? Don’t have an idea but are still interested in being part of the innovation process? The Ain Center and Barbara J. Burger iZone invite all undergraduate and graduate students of any academic discipline to Innovation Bootcamp, August 28–29. During the two-day experience, you will learn from mentors, network with peers, and pitch an idea while learning concepts and skills relating to entrepreneurship and innovation. No business experience is necessary. Learn more and register by August 24.
Information sessions on the Meliora Leadership Badge Series
The Center for Professional Development at the Warner School of Education and Human Development offers a new program to benefit-eligible University employees, the “Meliora Leadership Badge Series: A Micro-Credentialing Process.”
Micro-credentials are a flexible, convenient way to grow professionally, stay competitive, or advance your career in today’s changing higher education workplace. You’ll gain the in-demand skills, knowledge, and experience to grow professionally and become “Ever Better” at no cost to benefit-eligible employees. Warner admissions will be holding an in-person drop-in Q&A session on Wednesday, August 23, from noon to 1 p.m. in LeChase Hall and a virtual session on Thursday, August 24, from 4 to 5 p.m. via Zoom. Register at the above links to attend.
Retiree eligibility grace period reminder
A reminder that the University retiree eligibility grace period is January 1, 2021, to December 31, 2023, which was first announced in September 2020. Any faculty or staff member who meets the previous service requirements, including completion of 10 years of service, will have the opportunity to retire on or before December 31. Beginning January 1, 2024, to meet eligibility for retiree benefits, retired faculty and staff must have completed 15 years of service at the University alone or combined with service from another higher education institution. Review a recorded webinar focused on the retiree eligibility grace period or, for more information and additional eligibility requirements, visit the retiree benefits page on the Human Resources website.
Stop by and chat with an admissions representative about Simon Business School’s programs for working professionals on Wednesday, August 23, from 10 a.m. to 1 p.m. in Sarah Flaum Atrium, Medical Center. Learn more about University tuition benefits and merit-based scholarship opportunities. The first 10 registrants will receive a voucher for a free coffee at Finger Lakes Coffee Roasters (vouchers will be handed out at the table) and all visitors will receive an application fee waiver up to a $150 value.
Online grief circles
Join the MK Gandhi Institute for Nonviolence in weekly grief circles, taking place online on Thursdays at noon. Find support in community to honor pain for the world and to unlock love and energy. Every kind of grief is welcome. Email kit@gandhiinstitute.org with questions.
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