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For Faculty and Staff of Emory University Thursday, March 11, 2021

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IMPACT COVID-19: One year later On March 11, 2020, Emory leaders informed the community that all classes would transition to remote learning. Through photos and headlines, take a look back at an extraordinary year, as students, faculty and staff met unprecedented challenges. 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. HEALTH CARE New robot to help diagnose and treat lung cancers earlier Doctors at Emory Saint Joseph’s Hospital will be the first in Georgia to use a new state-of-the-art robot to diagnose lung cancers earlier and less invasively. ENVIRONMENT Water temperature key to schistosomiasis risk and prevention About one billion people worldwide are at risk for schistosomiasis — a debilitating disease caused by parasitic worms. A new study led by Emory researchers finds that water temperature and snail removal are key to understanding and preventing risk. EXPERTISE Emory epidemiologist braves Alaskan tundra for COVID-19 testing at Iditarod The Iditarod, the largest sled dog racing event in the world, began March 7. Emory epidemiologist Jodie Guest is the 2021 Iditarod COVID-19 czar, working to plan and adapt for every scenario.

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TAKE NOTE   Participate in ongoing activities that celebrate Women's History Month There's still time to join a team for the Move More Challenge; competition begins March 22 Emory Johns Creek Hospital adds new surgical robot for minimally invasive surgery

EMORY IN THE NEWS   A tax code optimized for white wealth leaves Black Americans behind March 10 |  Dorothy Brown |  Bloomberg What happens to your mental health when you can’t pay your rent? March 10 |  Emory University research cited |  New York Times Fully vaccinated people can gather without masks indoors, should still avoid travel, U.S. says March 8 |  Carlos del Rio |  U.S News and World Report

EVENTS   Contemplative Science Seminar: "Fostering Compassionate and Creative Resonance" with Tim Cunningham Explore the inherent compassion that arises when living and nonliving objects connect with one another and how we translate these connections, especially in health care, to healing and growth. Presented by Tim Cunningham, vice president of practice and innovation at Emory Healthcare. When: March 17, 4:00 p.m. Where: Online Admission: Free; registration required Emory President Gregory L. Fenves: First Address In his first address to the university community, Emory President Gregory L. Fenves will speak on the unprecedented journey we’ve undertaken during the past year, our bright future as a university and how we can build on our rich legacy of excellence and impact. When: March 23, 3:00 p.m. Where: Emory.edu home page Admission: Free

16 March Emory Climate Talks: Conversation with Talea Mayo When: March 16, 4:00 p.m. Where: Online Admission: Free; registration required   16 March AntiquiTEA Lecture with Amanda Hellman When: March 16, 4:00 p.m. Where: Online Admission: Free; registration required   17 March Anna Julia Cooper Lecture with Renita Weems When: March 17, 4:00 p.m. Where: Online Admission: Free; registration required   View the Full Emory Events Calendar

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