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For Faculty and Staff of Emory University Thursday, April 27, 2017

ACHIEVEMENT Emory law, global health professor named Carnegie Fellow Polly Price, professor of law and global health at Emory, is one of 35 recipients of the prestigious 2017 Andrew Carnegie fellowship, which funds significant research and writing in the social sciences and humanities. RESEARCH Center for World University Rankings lists Emory in Top 10 for publications in seven fields From microbiology to women's studies, Emory ranks in the Top 10 globally in seven subject areas based on the number of research articles in top-tier journals over the last 10 years. COMMUNITY Emory goes all out for March for Science Atlanta Emory scientists and supporters of science came out in substantial numbers Saturday, April 22, for the March for Science Atlanta in Candler Park. HEALTH HepVu provides first systematic estimates of hepatitis C virus infection at state level Researchers from Emory's Rollins School of Public Health and the CDC report estimates of hepatitis C virus infection in every U.S. state for persons over 18 years old, based on a newly developed statistical model that integrated several publicly available data sources. INNOVATION Better pollen barcoding breaks down barriers to plant identification Analysis of pollen is poised to play an increasing role in solving modern-day mysteries, aided by gene-sequence libraries and advances in DNA barcoding, or the use of DNA to identify species. PROFILE Human health student fights back against bacteria with research Working from a similar breakthrough by his thesis adviser, ethnobotanist Cassandra Quave, Emory senior Matt Mendelsohn discovered two root extracts help conquer staph's defense system.

Photo Gallery   DUC Farewell Dinner Emory Dining hosted a farewell dinner for Dobbs Market on April 25, featuring a special menu, photo booth and even a "DUC" ice sculpture commemorating the Dobbs University Center, which will close to make way for the new Campus Life Center.

Take Note   Faculty invited to participate in CFDE Summer Course Development Discussion Group Emory Athletics announces 2016-17 award recipients Two Emory Healthcare nurses inducted as fellows into American College of Critical Care Medicine

Emory Insider: Traditions   Get ready for Staff Fest! On the Friday following Commencement, Emory staff gather on the Quad for Staff Fest, featuring games, music, lunch and more. This year's celebration is May 12, 12-3 p.m. Registration is now open for the volleyball tournament and Fun Run/Walk; t-shirt sales start May 2 in a variety of campus locations.

In The News   Trump's tax plan raises economists' eyebrows April 25 |  Dorothy Brown |  Marketplace 'He's learning on the job' April 24 |  Mark Bauerlein |  Slate Making primary care trans-friendly April 21 |  Isabel Lowell |  The Atlantic NBA's new arms race: Atlanta Hawks' $50M facility to merge sports, science April 20 |  Scott Boden |  USA Today

Featured Events   Emory Med Art Gala Enjoy a night of art, live music, food, drinks and a silent auction benefitting student-run health clinics. When: April 29, 7:00 p.m. Where: James B. Williams Medical Education Building, Lobby Admission: $20 recommended donation Emory Farmers Market Purchase fresh produce, organic foods and other artisan products at the weekly market, open until 3 p.m. When: May 2, 11:00 a.m. Where: Cox Hall Bridge Admission: Free Volunteer for the Chair Rodeo Take part in the university's rich history of service for Commencement by volunteering to help set up chairs on the Quad. Lunch is provided. When: May 3, 9:00 a.m. Where: Quadrangle Admission: Free; register in advance

28 April Bookshop Sale When: April 28, 10:00 a.m. Where: Michael C. Carlos Museum Admission: Free   28 April Prevention of Type 2 Diabetes: From Science to National Implementation When: April 28, 12:00 p.m. Where: Online Admission: Free   29 April The Needs of Public Health in the Face of Political Change When: April 29, 8:30 a.m. Where: Claudia Nance Rollins Building, Room 1000 Admission: Free   29 April Women's Tennis: Emory vs. Georgia Gwinnett When: April 29, 12:00 p.m. Where: Woodruff PE Center Admission: Free   29 April Children's Workshop: Drawing in the African Galleries When: April 29, 2:00 p.m. Where: Michael C. Carlos Museum, Tate Room Admission: Free   30 April Vega String Quartet When: April 30, 4:00 p.m. Where: Schwartz Center for Performing Arts, Emerson Concert Hall Admission: Free   02 May Canvas 101 When: May 2, 10:00 a.m. Where: Woodruff Library, Room 314 Admission: Free   02 May Shepard Award Nominee Poster Presentations When: May 2, 11:00 a.m. Where: Claudia Nance Rollins and Grace Crum Rollins buildings, Bridge Admission: Free   02 May Long-Term Care Insurance: What You Need To Know When: May 2, 12:00 p.m. Where: Claudia Nance Rollins Building, Room 1000 Admission: Free   03 May Nanobiomaterials in Healthcare When: May 3, 11:00 a.m. Where: Georgia Tech, Marcus Nanotechnology Building Admission: Free   03 May Emory Youth Symphony Orchestra When: May 3, 8:00 p.m. Where: Schwartz Center for Performing Arts, Emerson Concert Hall Admission: Free   04 May Critical Care Summit When: May 4, 7:30 a.m. Where: Emory Conference Center and Hotel Admission: from $150 per day   05 May Concert: Emory Voice Faculty When: May 5, 12:00 p.m. Where: Michael C. Carlos Museum, Ackerman Hall Admission: Free   05 May Interfaith Baccalaureate Service When: May 5, 5:00 p.m. Where: Oxford College, Old Church Admission: Free   View the Full Emory Events Calendar

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