In This Week’s Update:
- Can Facebook Keep Us Healthy as We Age?
- Studying Scientific Collaboration Using Network Analysis
- Roc Health Data: Dental Home for Children Project
- 2019 Latino Health and Health Disparities Conference
- Dr. David Satcher Community Health Improvement Awards
- ORCID: Distinguish Yourself in Three Easy Steps
- NCATS Offers Small Business Funding
- SPORE in Pancreatic Cancer Request for Applications
- Calendar of Events
- Funding Opportunities
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Can Facebook Keep Us Healthy as We Age?
As we age, communicating within virtual communities, like Facebook groups, may help stave off social isolation and its associated negative health effects, according to preliminary research. A UR CTSI Population Health Research postdoctoral fellow is studying how technology and social media could become tools to improve the lives of vulnerable elderly populations. Read the full story on the UR CTSI Stories Blog.
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Studying Scientific Collaboration
Using Network Analysis
This UR CTSI Monthly Seminar will feature Reza Yousefi Nooraie, M.Sc., Ph.D., assistant professor of Public Health Sciences
An integral aspect of knowledge translation between laboratory, clinic, community and research is a connection among individuals, organizations and social groups. This talk will provide an overview of studies that used network approaches to translational processes, and will conclude with a discussion of under-investigated areas and future directions. Contact UR UR CTSI Education for questions. Add to your Outlook calendar.
Date: Tuesday, February 26
Time: 1:00 – 2:00 pm
Location: Helen Wood Hall Auditorium 1W-304
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Roc Health Data:
Dental Home for Children Project
The University of Rochester Eastman Institute for Oral Health (EIOH) is actively using the technology within Roc Health Data to help analyze results of a study conducted for its Dental Home for Children Project. The overall goal of this project was to improve utilization of dental care from emergency/urgent to preventive/routine care, thus leading to improved oral health outcomes. The map highlighted uses zip code data to show the wide reach of the EIOH over a 14-county area. View the map and read more at Roc Health Data.
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Strengthening Latino Health: 2019 Latino Health and Health Disparities Conference
This conference, sponsored in part by the UR CTSI, will offer an opportunity for researchers, practitioners and advocates to share emerging research, best practices and community perspectives that shape the agenda for Latino health and eliminating disparities. The event will feature keynote addresses by David Acosta, M.D., chief diversity and inclusion officer, Association of American Medical Colleges, and John P. Sanchez, M.D., MPH, assistant dean for diversity and inclusion, Rutgers New Jersey Medical School
Learn more and register.
CTSI will have a table at the conference with information to promote research participation.
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Dr. David Satcher Community Health Improvement Awards
Dr. David Satcher will be returning as the keynote speaker this year at the 10th annual Dr. David Satcher Community Health Improvement Awards. The Satcher Community Health Improvement Awards recognize University of Rochester Medical Center faculty and staff for significant contributions to the health of the community through research, teaching, practice and/or service programs. The nomination deadline has been extended to Monday, February 25, 12:00 pm.
Date: Thursday, April 18
Time: 12:00 – 1:30 pm
Location: Helen Wood Hall Auditorium 1W-304
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ORCHID Distinguish Yourself in Three Easy Steps
What is an ORCID identifier and why should you get one? ORCID provides a persistent digital identifier that distinguishes you from every other researcher. Through integration in key research workflows, such as manuscript and grant submission, it supports automated linkages between you and your professional activities ensuring that your work is recognized on a global scale. The UR CTSI highly recommends that everyone register for an ORCID identifier. Learn more at ORCID.org or watch this video.
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NCATS Offers Small Business Funding
The National Center for Advancing Translational Sciences (NCATS) is offering Small Business Innovation Research (SBIR) and Small Business Technology Transfer (STTR) funding. NCATS encourages applications that address research areas relevant to any stage of translation, from target validation through preclinical and clinical evaluation, to intervention implementation and dissemination. This can include drug discovery and development; biomedical, clinical and health research informatics; or clinical, dissemination and implementation research. Applications are due by Friday, April 5, 5:00 pm.
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SPORE in Pancreatic Cancer
Request for Applications
University of Rochester researchers may now apply for funding through the Career Enhancement Program and Developmental Research Programs of the Washington University in St. Louis Specialized Programs of Research Excellence (SPORE). Submissions from underrepresented minority investigators are strongly encouraged. Apply by Tuesday, April 30, 5:00 pm.
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