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For Faculty and Staff of Emory University Tuesday, Dec. 15, 2020

COMMUNITY Our stories of resilience and resolve See how Emory senior Prerna Advani dances past the pandemic’s isolating impact in the first video in a new series showcasing how Emory students, faculty, staff and frontline health care workers have demonstrated incredible determination this year. RESEARCH Baricitinib speeds COVID-19 recovery in NIAID trial A randomized, controlled trial of adults hospitalized with COVID-19 pneumonia showed that combining the anti-inflammatory drug baricitinib with remdesivir led to faster recovery and a greater likelihood of clinical improvement. DISCOVERY Research roundup: Recent grants and publications for Emory faculty and staff Research is an integral part of Emory, from the sciences to the humanities. Here’s a sample of recent grant awards across campus along with newly published research findings. NATURE Digging into the deep past Emory researchers discover the first known fossil iguana nesting burrow on an outer island of the Bahamas, filling in a gap of scientific knowledge for a prehistoric behavior of an iconic lizard. ENVIRONMENT Grants help advance Emory’s sustainability vision Winners of the most recent round of sustainability grants will put their funds toward a wide range of green initiatives across campus, including enhancing the biodiversity capability of The Complex residence hall’s green roof. INSIGHT Emory on 'Revisionist History' podcast President Gregory L. Fenves discussed Atlanta, Emory and COVID-19 on the latest episode of “Revisionist History” with Malcolm Gladwell. Listen to the podcast.

VACCINE TOWN HALL   COVID-19 vaccine information: With the first shipments of COVID-19 vaccine arriving in Georgia this week, Emory hosts a virtual town hall on Thursday, Dec. 17, at 12 p.m. for university faculty, students and staff to provide information and answer questions. Join via Zoom here.

TAKE NOTE   Early voting for Georgia’s Jan. 5 runoff elections has begun; get helpful info from Emory Votes Initiative Prepare for energy turn-down in offices during winter recess Watch last week’s conversation on compassion with His Holiness the Dalai Lama Nominations are now open for the 2021 Women of Excellence Awards; submit yours by Jan. 6

FEATURED EVENTS   Facebook Live Q&A: "Holiday Safety" Henry Wu, director of Emory TravelWell Center, will answer general questions about holiday safety amid COVID-19. Hosted by Jodie Guest of Rollins School of Public Health. When: Dec. 16, 12:00 p.m. Where: Online; Emory University Facebook page Admission: Free Single Mingle Holiday Jingle The Faculty Staff Assistance Program (FSAP) invites you to gather online with other singles who are celebrating winter holidays while living alone during the pandemic. Share some cheer, make new friends and know that while you may live by yourself, you are not alone. When: Dec. 17, 4:30 p.m. Where: Online Admission: Free Making “Good Enough” Be Enough This Holiday Season Join a virtual panel conversation as we acknowledge 2020’s challenges and highlight strategies and resources for mental, physical and spiritual health during the holidays and winter break. Sponsored by the Emory University Senate, Faculty Council and Employee Council. When: Dec. 18, 11:00 a.m. Where: Online Admission: Free

EMORY IN THE NEWS   With release of COVID-19 vaccine imminent, distribution plan to be tested Dec. 13 |  Jonathan S. Lewin |  Atlanta Journal-Constitution COVID survivors may need heart screening before exercising Dec. 13 |  Jonathan Kim |  NBC News Emory professor Miriam Udel on stories of Hanukkah Dec. 11 |  Miriam Udel |  WABE 90.1 FM

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