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- Rising Stars of Cancer Metabolism and Signaling April 23, 2021
- Frontiers in Cancer Immunotherapy 2021 May 12 - May 14, 2021
- Advances in the Neurobiology of Mental Illness May 24, 2021
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EventApril 23, 2021Rising Stars of Cancer Metabolism and Signaling
MoreFeaturing the next generation of leading researchers in the field, this symposium will share the latest findings in the study of tumor metabolism, and how altered metabolic pathways can be targeted for cancer therapeutics.
EventMay 12 - May 14, 2021Frontiers in Cancer Immunotherapy 2021
MoreImmunotherapy has revolutionized cancer treatment. This three day event will highlight the latest research in the field including discussion of how insights from the immune response to infection can inform our understanding of cancer immunotherapy, the COVID-19/Immuno-oncology interface, advances in multiple myeloma, cytokines, novel checkpoints and more.
EventMay 24, 2021Advances in the Neurobiology of Mental Illness
MoreExplore in this one-day symposium new scientific understanding related to the neurobiology of mental illnesses — including talks on historical perspectives, patient-derived brain-based mechanistic studies, guided therapeutic target selection, mechanisms of motivational and cognitive deficits, clinical staging in psychiatry, the genetic architecture of psychiatric disorders, and more.
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EventPepsiCo Perspective: Leveraging STEM SkillsSeptember 18, 2020MoreOrganizations are continually evolving to build a strong, talented team that will propel their businesses forward while creating a desirable workplace that fosters creativity and innovation. In this webinar you’ll have the chance to hear from PepsiCo on why they’re recruiting talented STEM professionals like you. You’ll also get a glimpse into why your STEM expertise is vital and how you can leverage your STEM skills.
The New York Academy of Sciences MagazineSustainable Solutions for the World's Dinner TableMoreA look at challenges and opportunities in food and nutrition science research.
eBriefingGrantsmanship and the Transition to Research IndependenceMoreAs university budgets shrink and external funding sources becoming more competitive, the ability to write successful research grants is more important than ever. In this eBriefing, learn strategies for effective grant writing, specifically applied to fellowship applications in biomedical fields.
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News Building Transformative Collaborations to Address Society's ChallengesMoreNow more than ever, it's clear that being able to collaborate across fields and borders is crucial for the advancement of science. Find out how our Members across sectors have built innovative cross-disciplinary teams.
News What Makes Human Milk Different and How Does it Help Developing Babies?MoreIt is understood that human milk provides benefits to babies as they develop, particularly in its ability to help protect babies from a variety of infections. But what is the mechanism that does the work to help keep babies healthy? Find out in this interview with Academy Member and Vanderbilt University Professor Steven Townsend.
News Finding a Common Research Language and a New Approach to Studying AgingMoreWhen three scientists working across different disciplines, universities, and continents teamed up as part of the Interstellar Initiative—an international mentorship program for early-career investigators—their first task was finding common ground. Find out how they did it and how their work might contribute to the study of aging.
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Program The Junior AcademyMoreThe Junior Academy introduces exceptional students to an online community where they gain access to best-in-class STEM resources and work together to solve real-world problems. STEM professionals mentor student teams during 60-day innovation challenges sponsored by industry-leading companies via Launchpad, our interactive challenge platform. Students and mentors can participate from anywhere in the world and have multiple challenges a year to choose from. Accepted students and mentors receive free membership to the New York Academy of Sciences!
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Annals of the New York Academy of SciencesSpecial Issue: The Year in Evolutionary BiologyMoreThe tenth installment of this Annals series presents five scholarly reviews on diverse topics in evolutionary biology.
Annals of the New York Academy of SciencesSpecial Issue: Annals ReportsMoreThis Annals Reports special issue presents one Commentary, one Review, one Concise Original Report, and four Original Research articles in different areas of clinical and basic research.
Annals of the New York Academy of SciencesSpecial Issue: MARROWMoreThis tenth installment of the Ann NY Acad Sci series MARROW presents five papers in various areas of clinical and translational medicine and biology.
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