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For Faculty and Staff of Emory University Thursday, June 2, 2022

ACHIEVEMENT Emory students, recent grads receive National Science Foundation graduate research fellowships Seven Emory College alumni, including five from the Class of 2022, and 11 doctoral students in Laney Graduate School have been selected for the National Science Foundation’s Graduate Research Fellowship. RESEARCH Winship receives $11 million grant to improve immunotherapy for lung cancer The National Cancer Institute has awarded Winship Cancer Institute a P01 program project grant — nearly $11 million dollars over five years — to support research aimed at improving the effectiveness of immunotherapy for lung cancer. CAMPUS A celebration of progress and a change in leadership at the Tam Institute for Jewish Studies Capping a decade of accomplishment as director of the Tam Institute for Jewish Studies, Eric Goldstein transfers the reins to Miriam Udel, whose three-year term leading the institute begins this fall. HEALTH Researchers call for mandatory folic acid fortification to prevent infant death and disabilities worldwide A new health policy article led by Emory’s Center for Spina Bifida Prevention calls for the World Health Assembly to take immediate action toward making universal folic acid fortification of common foods mandatory.

Emory Insider   Put your summer reading in OverDrive: Through Emory's OverDrive collection, you have access to popular e-books and audiobooks, including beach reads, inspirational titles, biography, true crime, a variety of nonfiction and more. Using the OverDrive platform, users can download titles to Mac, Windows or a variety of mobile devices such as a Kindle.

Take Note   Join the Operation: Eat Right summertime challenge Attend a webinar about the retirement plan transition from Vanguard to Fidelity

Emory In the News   This nerve influences nearly every internal organ. Can it improve our mental state, too? June 2 |  Andrew H. Miller |  New York Times When traditional antidepressants fail, patients seek relief with ketamine June 1 |  Boadie Dunlop |  Georgia Public Broadcasting Women making a mark: Nadine Kaslow June 1 |  Nadine Kaslow |  Atlanta Magazine

FEATURED EVENTS   2022 Juneteenth Celebration Hear a panel discussion on the documentary "Power to Heal" and conversation about the historic struggle to secure equal and adequate access to health care for all Americans. The program will be hosted by Sheryl Heron and moderated by Nate Spell and Nancy DeSousa. Panelists include Nanette Wenger, Joanne McGriff, Yolanda Wimberly, Ildemaro Gonzalez, Jasmine Clark and Jasmin Eatman. Sponsored by the School of Medicine, Woodruff Health Sciences Center and Grady Health System. When: June 16, 12:00 p.m. Where: Online Admission: Free; registration required Juneteenth celebration with Artist Charmaine Minniefield Celebrate Juneteeth with Atlanta artist Charmaine Minniefield, whose recent work is featured in the exhibition “Indigo Prayers: A Creation Story.” The evening begins with a gallery talk in the exhibition at the Carlos Museum. Afterward, participants will board a private coach and travel to the King Historic District for an exploration of the artist's mural, "Cosmic Cypher, Prayer Circle," a panoramic depiction of the Ring Shout painted on the interior of the historic water tower on Auburn Avenue, and a reception and tour of Minniefield's Studioplex studio. (Note that the water tower at Studioplex is not accessible for those with mobility impairments.) When: June 18, 5:00 p.m. Where: Michael C. Carlos Museum, Works on Paper Gallery Admission: $25 for Carlos Museum members; $50 for nonmembers; registration required

07 June Panel Discussion: "Out at Emory: Meet the Emory Pride Employee Network Board of Directors" When: June 7, 12:00 p.m. Where: Online Admission: Free   08 June Webinar: "The Many Faces of Grief" When: June 8, 12:00 p.m. Where: Online Admission: Free; registration required   11 June Art Exhibit and Lecture: "Staying Alive in Little Five" with Sarah Febres-Cordero When: June 11, 11:00 a.m. Where: Science Gallery Atlanta, Pullman Yards, Building 12 Admission: Free; registration required   View the Full Emory Events Calendar

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