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For Faculty and Staff of Emory University Tuesday, April 14, 2020

BREAKTHROUGH Emory develops blood test to determine antibody-responses to COVID-19 Emory scientists have developed a sensitive and specific diagnostic antibody blood test that will help determine antibody responses in people who have been infected by COVID-19. INSIGHT Franklin’s book on moral leadership explores urgent public need Robert Franklin, Emory's James T. and Berta R. Laney Professor in Moral Leadership, has published his latest book, "Moral Leadership: Integrity, Courage, Imagination." EDUCATION Classes that click: Population health For Dara Suschke, transitioning to remote learning has meant learning lessons in flexibility that will benefit her as a nurse. For professor Quyen Phan, it meant supplementing hands-on clinical training with comparable virtual activities. “Classes that Click” explores how Emory is adapting to remote learning. COMMUNICATION Ombuds Office continues to serve Emory community during remote learning The university’s Ombuds Office is still serving the Emory community as a communication partner and bridge to other resources during this time of remote teaching, learning and working. RESEARCH Emory scientists work with NASA to map air pollution and impact on health How can data from outer space be used to impact human health? Public health researchers at Emory are participating in a NASA mission seeking answers to that question.

TAKE NOTE   Visit Emory's COVID-19 website for latest information and frequently asked questions Keep focused on health by joining Emory Recreation and Wellness for online classes and chats Faculty: Submit your COACHE survey about academic life by Monday, April 20

FEATURED EVENTS   University Senate Listening Session Share your thoughts or concerns about university matters in this remote listening session for all Emory faculty, staff and students. When: April 15, 10:00 a.m. Where: Zoom Admission: Free Artist Talk with Manjari Sharma Make yourself a cup of chai and join artist Manjari Sharma as she discusses her large-scale photographs of Hindu deities that are featured in the exhibition “Transcendent Deities of India: The Everyday Occurrence of the Divine.” When: April 16, 11:30 a.m. Where: Zoom or Facebook Live Admission: Free Webinar: "Faculty Balancing Student Support and Personal Stress" Learn about self-care strategies and academic resources that are available to help faculty manage pressures that come from their students, departments and individual expectations. When: April 16, 2:00 p.m. Where: Zoom Admission: Free; register to receive link Piano Concert to Benefit Emory DRIVE Enjoy performances by some of Emory’s piano students and donate to Emory’s DRIVE fund for EIDD-2801, an antiviral compound that shows promise as a potential treatment for COVID-19. When: April 17, 10:30 a.m. Where: Facebook Live Admission: Free to listen; donations to DRIVE welcome

EMORY EXPERTS ON COVID-19   Experience with Ebola helps Atlanta hospital handle coronavirus April 13 |  Jonathan S. Lewin |  Today Show COVID-19 has inflamed racism against Asian-Americans. Here's how to fight back. April 11 |  Emily Liu |  CNN Animal studies give hope to a future where a pill could prevent COVID-19 infection April 10 |  George Painter |  ABC News This is exactly how to wear a homemade mask safely April 10 |  Marybeth Sexton |  Self The farm-to-table connection comes undone April 9 |  Mindy Goldstein |  New York Times

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