Science backs mind-body tools for cancer-related anxiety
A new set of national guidelines recommends that cancer patients use mind-body techniques—particularly mindfulness meditation—to ease anxiety and depression during and after treatment. Alissa Huston, an associate professor of medicine, was part of a national team that reviewed scientific data and made recommendations based on clinical study outcomes.
In today’s issue:
Drop into the Mary Ann Mavrinac Studio X for “Intro to XR”
The School of Nursing is hosting a health care simulation summit
Join the Goergen Institute for Data Science for “Careers in Data Science: What I Did on My Summer Internship (MS Version)”. Find out what master’s candidates did for their summer internships. Several data science master’s students will be sharing their internship stories and tips at this annual summer internship panel taking place today, September 1, at 11 a.m. in Wegmans Hall, Room 1400.
Virtual Career Conversations: The impact and value of mentorship
Have you thought about signing up for the University-wide mentorship program as a mentor or mentee? Join alumni mentors and mentorship program managers for a virtual presentation and interactive session on Wednesday, September 6, to learn about the impact of mentorship, the program’s design, the role of mentors and mentees, and the importance of having a diverse group of mentors who have similar shared experiences and specific insight to deepen connections with their alumni and student mentees. Register now.
Extended Reality 101
Want to learn more about extended reality (XR) and all the technology that goes with it? Join Mary Ann Mavrinac Studio X for Intro to XR on Friday, September 8, from 1 to 2 p.m. for a beginner workshop that will provide hands-on experience. Register here to attend. This will be the first of many “Drop-in Fridays” at Studio X. Check out the full schedule of talks, workshops, and other XR-related activities.
School of Nursing to host health care simulation summit
The School of Nursing is partnering with Simulation Educators of Western New York to host the 2023 Simulation Summit, “Innovations in Simulation: Reimagine Your Horizon,” on Monday, September 18. Located in Helen Wood Hall’s new expansion, the summit will offer best-practice-based experiential workshops, interactive breakouts, and plenary sessions by national and local experts across a broad range of health care professions. Registration is free, and space is limited. Five contact hours are available.
Information sessions on Alzheimer's disease and prevention research
Join Anton Porsteinsson, director of the Alzheimer’s Disease Care, Research and Education Program (AD-CARE), and Emily Clark, associate director of AD-CARE, for an in-person presentation about Alzheimer’s disease, research developments, and prevention research opportunities. Sessions will be held on Tuesday, September 19, from 4 to 5 p.m. and on Thursday, September 28, from 1 to 2 p.m. at 315 Science Parkway, Entrance C. Registration is required.
Attend the annual Research in Diversity, Equity, Inclusion, and Healthcare Equity Symposium
The Department of Medicine hosts the second annual Research in Diversity, Equity, Inclusion, and Healthcare Equity Symposium. This year’s symposium places a special emphasis on research addressing workplace climate and culture. The hybrid event takes place Friday, September 29, from 8:15 a.m. to 6:30 p.m. Find a full agenda, information on speakers, and registration information.
Global Days of Service volunteer site sign-ups now open
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