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For Faculty and Staff of Emory University Wednesday, June 22, 2022

RESEARCH Women in Congress more likely to be interrupted during hearings Analyzing speech patterns from more than 24,000 congressional committee hearings showed that women in Congress can encounter greater difficulty in getting their ideas across, because they’re being interrupted — especially in policy areas including women’s issues. RECOGNITION Saint Joseph’s Hospital earns highest rating on minimally-invasive heart valve replacement Emory Saint Joseph’s Hospital has earned a distinguished three-star rating from the Society of Thoracic Surgeons and the American College of Cardiology for its patient care and outcomes in transcatheter aortic valve replacement. discovery Vaccine targeting mosquito-borne viruses prompts immune response in clinical trial In a Phase I clinical trial, investigators at the Hope Clinic of Emory Vaccine Center found a vaccine targeting mosquito-borne viruses to be safe and prompt a durable immune response. STUDENTS Graduate’s research connects community resilience to craft-making As a child, Imani C. Wright used art to find her voice. That experience and her observations of women in Costa Rica led her to believe that creating things can ignite well-being and improve quality of life.

EMORY INSIDER   Summer project: If you’re on campus this summer, volunteering in Emory’s Educational Gardens is one way to get outdoors and connect with others in the Emory community. Eight gardens are spread across campus and no prior experience is needed. Learn more from the Office of Sustainability Initiatives.

EMORY IN THE NEWS   ‘It was stolen from me’: Black doctors are forced out of training programs at far higher rates than white residents June 20 |  Robin Klein and Edjah Nduom |  STAT Nobody wants to pay for ultra-fast food delivery June 20 |  Daniel McCarthy |  Quartz

FEATURED EVENTS   Pride Month Research Panel Meet Emory employees and affiliates who are involved in several research studies to benefit the LGBTQ+ community. The session will include time for Q&A. When: June 24, 12:00 p.m. Where: Online Admission: Free; registration required Emory Pride Month Celebration Emory’s Pride Month recognition will culminate with a carnival-themed celebration. If you’re on campus, the entire Emory community is invited to come and enjoy food, games and giveaways. When: June 30, 3:30 p.m. Where: Cox Hall Bridge Admission: Free; registration required

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