Stem cell researcher Teresa Bowman, Ph.D., has been appointed chair of the department of developmental & molecular biology (DMB) at Albert Einstein College of Medicine after a comprehensive national search. Dr. Bowman will begin her new role on December 1, following the longtime leadership of Richard Stanley, Ph.D.
Tag: Education and Training
Éduquer les non-spécialistes au Mexique : un nouveau cours universitaire offre une expérience hybride
En raison du manque relatif de neurologues, la plupart des prestataires de soins de santé primaires en Amérique latine sont chargés de fournir des soins aux personnes atteintes d’épilepsie. Néanmoins, comme la plupart des professionnels de la santé primaires dans le monde, ces professionnels n’ont pas une formation suffisante pour gérer l’épilepsie. Un nouveau cursus universitaire vise à résoudre ce problème en formant les prestataires de soins de santé par le biais d’un programme structuré.
Argonne event helps Hispanic students explore their dreams of STEM careers
Forty eighth grade students — many originally from Mexico, Colombia, Venezuela and elsewhere — learned firsthand how scientists of Hispanic/Latino heritage contribute to science during the 18th annual Hispanic/Latino Education Outreach Day at Argonne.
Jumpstarting the Future Quantum Workforce
The Quantum Systems Accelerator, a National Quantum Information Science Research Center led by Berkeley Lab, is stepping up efforts for quantum education and outreach, especially at the high school level, which traditionally has not been regarded as an entry point to quantum science. The outreach should help fill the increasing number of job vacancies in this fast-growing and developing field.
GLOBAL VIRUS NETWORK (GVN) ANNOUNCES 2022 ELECTED MEMBERS OF RISING STAR MENTORSHIP PROGRAM
The Global Virus Network (GVN) announced eleven members of the 2022 GVN Rising Star Mentorship Program. The newly elected members span eight countries around the globe.
MD Anderson celebrates World Cancer Research Day
The University of Texas MD Anderson Cancer Center again supports World Cancer Research Day, Sept. 24, and its goals to highlight the importance of cancer research, to promote scientific collaboration and to reduce the global burden of cancer through improved prevention, early detection, treatment and survivorship strategies.
Hawley to oversee Rogel Cancer Center education, training programs
The University of Michigan Rogel Cancer Center has named Sarah Hawley, Ph.D., M.P.H., associate director for training, education and career development. She will lead the center’s efforts to coordinate and enhance robust resources that support faculty, trainees and students interested in cancer research.