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- Therapeutic Promise of the Microbiome: The Dr. Paul Janssen Award Symposium February 9, 2023
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EventFebruary 9, 2023Therapeutic Promise of the Microbiome: The Dr. Paul Janssen Award Symposium
MoreRecognizing the impact of his revolutionary insights, Dr. Jeffrey Gordon, MD has been awarded the annual Dr. Paul Janssen Award for Biomedical Research.
EventSeptember 30, 2022 - May 3, 2023Career Paths 2023 Virtual Series: Science Public Relations
MoreDuring this panel you will hear about:
- Opportunities for individuals to understand how to transition into the role of Public Relations.
- What kind of “side-hustles” should one pursue to gain more knowledge and position yourself as a suitable candidate?
- What are the challenges to consider when pursuing a career in Public Relations?
EventThe Enduring Enigma of the MindNovember 17, 2022 - February 15, 2023MoreMarking the ten-year anniversary of the highly successful partnership between the New York Academy of Sciences, the Nour Foundation, and Wisconsin Public Radio's To the Best of Our Knowledge, this timely and thought-provoking three-part series led by Steve Paulson once again brings together leading scientists and thinkers from an array of disciplines to help ponder and unravel the complexities of the human mind, from its origins and functions to its cultivation and development, with a view toward ultimately acquiring greater insight into ourselves and the nature of our existence.
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EventEureka Moments that Changed ScienceFebruary 11 - July 27, 2022MoreJoin the New York Academy of Sciences and Johnson & Johnson for a series of engaging and insightful webinars with extraordinary scientists whose discoveries have made a profound impact on human health.
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 Blavatnik Awards for Young ScientistsMoreThe Blavatnik Awards for Young Scientists celebrate the achievements of extraordinary young scientists and engineers and accelerate innovation through unrestricted funding.
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!
Program Member-to-Member MentoringMoreAvailable exclusively to our Member community, Member-to-Member Mentoring is a self-directed mentoring program that matches early career scientists and engineers with experienced STEM professionals for advice and coaching.
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Marking Two Years, and Heading Toward 2050 — A Letter From Our PresidentMoreProfessor Nicholas Dirks marks his two-year anniversary with a look at how the Academy is fulfilling its mission in new ways.
Innovators in Science AwardMoreThe Innovators in Science Award recognizes a promising Early-Career Scientist's and an outstanding Senior Scientist's contributions to science in the therapeutic areas of Neuroscience, Regenerative Medicine, Rare Diseases, Gastroenterology, and Oncology, and is intended to support their commitment to innovative research.
Annals of the New York Academy of SciencesVolume 1509MoreThis volume of Ann NY Acad Sci contains a perspective article on emergency preservation and resuscitation for cardiac arrest from trauma; two reviews, including one on calcium supplementation during pregnancy and maternal and offspring bone health; and eight original research articles, including one on individuality and function of chemical signals during conflict resolution of a mammal, and another on the priming effects of empathy on neural processing associated with firsthand pain perception.
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