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For Faculty and Staff of Emory University Wednesday, Dec. 18, 2019

IMPACT Making the future better through research Emory's research funding in 2019 reinforces a record of successful innovation and seeks to unlock the mysteries of the human condition. Read about some of the ways our research is making a difference in lives worldwide, from bringing history to life through big data to understanding how HIV affects aging. PARTNERSHIPS Holiday shopping? Check out these small businesses mentored by Emory Whether you're trying to finish holiday shopping or simply are interested in supporting local small businesses, the Start:ME 2019 Holiday Gift Guide could have what you need in December and beyond. HEALTH Employees gain support to fight diabetes while improving their health Emory's Diabetes Prevention Program teaches lifestyle modifications that can help prevent or delay type 2 diabetes. Learn what the most recent participants liked best about the program and how you can join. SCIENCE Dogs process numerical quantities in similar brain region as humans A study by Emory psychology professor Gregory Berns finds that dogs spontaneously process basic numerical quantities, using a distinct part of their brains that corresponds closely to number-responsive neural regions in humans.

2019 IN REVIEW   ACHIEVEMENT 10 of the most-read stories of 2019 2019 brought a new student center to the Atlanta campus, record-setting grants to support work across disciplines and the highest number of first-year applicants in the university’s history. Take a look back at 10 of the most-read stories in the Emory News Center in 2019. MOTIVATION 10 inspiring Emory stories from 2019 Emory's mission is to "create, preserve, teach and apply knowledge in the service of humanity." Throughout the year, the university community takes that mission to heart. Here are 10 stories of students, alumni, faculty and families who inspired us through their service and scholarship in 2019.

NOTE TO READERS   Today's edition concludes Emory Report's publishing schedule for 2019. To keep up with university happenings, please visit the Emory News Center. Look for the next Emory Report on Tuesday, Jan. 14, 2020, when regular publication resumes. Best wishes for the winter break and the new year!

TRAFFIC ALERT   One northbound lane on Clifton Road between Gatewood Road and Houston Mill Road will be closed from 9 a.m. to 4 p.m. on Friday, Dec. 20; Monday, Dec. 23; Tuesday, Dec. 24 (and possibly Thursday, Dec. 26) to allow sewer improvements to be made for the Clifton Towers building.

TAKE NOTE   Rollins student wins award for lifestyle medicine advocacy efforts Emory Dining hours of operation shift during winter break Shuttle schedules and parking deck access modified during holiday and winter recess Catch a basketball game during the break; men's and women's teams play at home Dec. 29 and 30

In the News   Blue light glasses: Helpful or just hype? Dec. 16 |  Susan Primo |  WebMD Robotically assisted surgery: 'The Wild West of surgical training' Dec. 13 |  Douglas Murphy and Vivian Wang |  U.S. News and World Report Will vaping bans do more harm than good? Some public health experts say yes. Dec. 12 |  Emory University |  NBC News

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