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For Faculty and Staff of Emory University Friday, July 15, 2022

community Emory Black Employee Network creates stronger connections Activities such as last month’s Juneteenth mixer help members of the Emory Black Employee Network connect with colleagues and enhance the Emory community. Other events are scheduled for July 19 and August 6. RESEARCH Neuroscientists aim to develop anti-inflammatory drugs for epilepsy patients Emory neuroscientists have received a three-year, $2 million grant to develop new anti-inflammatory drugs for the prevention of comorbidities related to epilepsy. OPPORTUNITY Emory students selected for public health talk with Bill Gates Four Emory graduate students were among a select group to participate in Gates Notes Deep Dive, an online conversation with tech pioneer and philanthropist Bill Gates.

EMORY IN THE NEWS   The BA.5 wave is what COVID normal looks like July 14 |  Katia Koelle  |  The Atlantic Historic inflation leads to behavior changes for many consumers July 13 |  Solani Firasta-Vastani |  WXIA 11 Alive What you should know about diabetes and your eyes July 13 |  Susan Primo |  Web MD Studies probe adenovirus link to childhood hepatitis cases July 13 |  Saul Karpen |  New York Times

FEATURED EVENTS   Conversation: Tired of Fakin' It 'Til You Make It? In recognition of July as BIPOC Mental Health Awareness Month, the Emory Black Employee Network invites you to discuss mental health challenges that have affected communities of Black and Indigenous people for generations. This meeting is open to all Emory faculty and staff and presented in partnership with the Emory Faculty Staff Assistance Program. Mellonie Hayes Mullins will moderate. When: July 19, 12:00 p.m. Where: Online Admission: Free; registration required

18 July Webinar: "The College Admission Process: A Planning Workshop for High School Students and Their Parents" When: July 18, 11:00 a.m. Where: Online Admission: Free; registration required   20 July Webinar: "Helping Children Learn Mindfulness" When: July 20, 12:00 p.m. Where: Online Admission: Free; registration required   20 July Webinar: "Preparing for Education with Special Needs Kids" When: July 20, 12:00 p.m. Where: Online Admission: Free; registration required   View the Full Emory Events Calendar

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