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For Faculty and Staff of Emory University Tuesday, March 17, 2020

FOCUS ON CORONAVIRUS   CAMPUS Get the latest coronavirus updates for the Emory community Visit Emory’s central hub for information about COVID-19 daily for newly updated information and answers to common questions on topics ranging from health and support resources to classes, housing, travel, events, finances and other logistics as we all make this transition together. RESEARCH Emory among U.S. sites hosting new clinical trial for COVID-19 treatment Emory will participate in an NIH-sponsored global clinical trial to evaluate the safety and efficacy of novel therapeutic agents in hospitalized adult patients diagnosed with COVID-19. The drug remdesivir is the first agent to be evaluated. HEALTH CARE Emory Healthcare to postpone elective surgeries and procedures After significant review and consideration, Emory Healthcare will postpone all inpatient and outpatient elective surgical and procedural cases effective Monday, March 16, for two weeks, followed by week-to-week assessment. CLASSROOM CFDE provides faculty with resources for teaching remote courses The Center for Faculty Development and Excellence offers multiple resources for faculty during the transition to remote learning. Visit the CFDE website for suggestions on modifying content and activities, a best practices compendium and more. RESOURCES Prepare now for a successful work-from-home setup With many staff members transitioning to remote working in response to COVID-19, it’s important to prepare both mindsets and work spaces. Check out the advice Human Resources has to offer.

MORE NEWS   ACHIEVEMENT Graduate, professional schools ranked among best by U.S. News Emory University's graduate and professional schools and programs are ranked among the best in the nation, according to analysis and surveys released in U.S. News and World Report's 2021 edition of “America's Best Graduate Schools” guide. COLLABORATION Winship multiple myeloma team awarded $5 million grant Winship and researchers from Fred Hutchinson Cancer Research Center have received a five-year, $5 million grant from The Leukemia and Lymphoma Society to improve adoptive cell therapies and develop the next generation of promising myeloma treatments for patients.

EMORY INSIDER   Be prepared: Libraries & Information Technology offers multiple workshops related to remote teaching, such as Zoom Practice Session, Canvas Essentials for Remote Teaching and Canvas Quiz Tool. See the training calendar to register for a session that fits your needs.

TAKE NOTE   Keep up-to-date on shuttle schedules and parking services Emory Dining updates hours of operation during extended spring break

EMORY EXPERTS ON COVID-19   Ships, planes and other spots are getting a 'deep clean.' What's that mean? March 17 |  Benjamin Lopman |  National Public Radio Motivation: How to get it, keep it and use it, even during a pandemic when you may need it most March 17 |  Michael Treadway |  CNN Panic-buying a natural reaction to uncertainty, behavioral experts say March 14 |  Nadine Kaslow |  Atlanta Journal-Constitution Separate the sick from the healthy: Why social distancing works March 13 |  Jay Steinberg |  NBC News U.S. hospitals brace for 'tremendous strain' from new virus March 13 |  Bruce Ribner |  Associated Press

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