Genomics Research Center and Research IT partner to enhance research data security
On July 1, the Genomics Research Center will begin delivering sequence data via direct delivery using SMDNAS (specifically SMDNAS02) for internal University users. The change in delivery method is being introduced to streamline the delivery of data away from links that expire and links that are otherwise accessible by anyone (unsecured), to ensure long-term data storage, and to ensure data storage within a legally restricted and more secure data transfer system. It is the University’s security and management policy to not use hard drives for data longevity and security for any University research-generated data. This new process is a partnership between the Genomics Research Center and Research IT to better align with University and NIH data security and management policies and to reduce the financial and technical burden on University investigators. Learn more here.
Retirement program webinar
Get an overview of the University’s 403(b) retirement program, learn how to create a retirement strategy, update your account with TIAA, and utilize the tools provided by TIAA in a live webinar on Monday, July 1, from noon to 1 p.m. Reserve your spot.
Utilize your MetLife legal plan
If you are enrolled in the MetLife legal plan, you can use this benefit for assistance with wills, living wills, setting up power of attorney, buying or selling a home, and more. If you are enrolled, you, your spouse or domestic partner, and your dependent children can all utilize the plan. Find more information here.
The UR Nursing Scholars Program has been extended through summer 2027. The initiative will provide tuition-free nursing education to nearly 300 additional students, addressing the nursing shortage in the Rochester region. Originally launched in fall 2023, the UR Nursing Scholars Program offers a full-tuition scholarship for students who apply and enroll in the accelerated bachelor’s in nursing program. In exchange, students commit to a three-year work term at participating UR Medicine hospitals.
Register for the Behavioral Health Integration Symposium
Registration is now open for the Department of Psychiatry’s 8th annual Behavioral Health Integration Symposium. This year’s symposium takes place on September 6 at the Hilton Garden Inn in College Town, and will focus on “How Health Systems’ Collaboration with Community Partners Impacts Service Delivery.” The event will provide interdisciplinary and interprofessional education regarding the integration of behavioral health in nonpsychiatric settings and the promotion of team-based biopsychosocial approaches to the evaluation and management of medical conditions. Find more information and register.
Give today for an ever better tomorrow
There’s no such thing as a summer break when it comes to the University’s mission to Learn, Discover, Heal, Create—and Make the World Ever Better. A gift to the University will fuel impact right away. Consider donating before June 30 to make a meaningful difference for students, patients, researchers, faculty, staff, and community members. Make your gift today.
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