Lozano of MD Anderson To Deliver Pittman Lecture, Dec. 7
Dr. Gigi Lozano of University of Texas MD Anderson Cancer Center will deliver the Margaret Pittman Lecture, part of the Wednesday Afternoon Lecture Series, on Dec. 7 from 2 to 3 p.m.
Prado To Deliver Next NIMHD Seminar
The NIMHD Director’s Seminar Series will feature Dr. Guillermo “Willy” Prado, vice provost for faculty affairs at the University of Miami, on Thursday, Oct. 6 at 2 p.m. ET.
Next-Generation Covid-19 Diagnostics Sought
NIH has issued two new funding opportunities for diagnostics manufacturers to develop the next generation of Covid-19 tests with a focus on accessibility.
Hedeker To Present Methods Webinar, Oct. 20
The Office of Disease Prevention will hold a Methods: Mind the Gap webinar on Thursday, Oct. 20 at noon ET featuring Dr. Donald Hedeker, professor of biostatistics in the department of public health sciences at the University of Chicago
Tabak on Capitol Hill for Medical Research Rally Event
Dr. Lawrence Tabak, performing the duties of NIH director, addressed a Reception to Celebrate the Lifesaving Research that NIH is Supporting on Sept. 13 at Rayburn House Office Building cafeteria.
‘Feds Feed Families’ Closes Sept. 30
“Feds Feed Families,” the annual federal government summer food drive, will run through Friday, Sept. 30. More than halfway through the virtual campaign NIH staff reported donating 76,390 pounds of food, as of Aug. 29!
NIGMS Launches STEM Teaching Resource
The National Institute of General Medical Sciences has launched the Educator’s Corner, a new, free resource for science educators.
UCLA’s Johnson To Deliver NIH Director’s Lecture, Sept. 28
Dr. Tracy Johnson of University of California, Los Angeles, will deliver an NIH Director’s Lecture, part of the Wednesday Afternoon Lecture Series, on Sept. 28 from 2 to 3 p.m. ET in Lipsett Amphitheater, Bldg. 10.
NIH ‘Big Read’ To Feature Author Kendi
Dr. Ibram X. Kendi, the Andrew W. Mellon professor in the humanities and founding director of the Boston University Center for Antiracist Research, will be the featured author and speaker for the NIH Big Read 2022, an annual event that invites the NIH community to read and discuss a timely book.
Leadership Continues Commitment to Diversity, Equity, Inclusion, Accessibility
The first 2 Diversity, Equity, Inclusion and Accessibility (DEIA) Listening Sessions have brought their voices to the attention of senior leaders. The next session—scheduled for Friday, Sept. 9 from 11 a.m. to noon ET—in the seven-part series will hear from people with disabilities.