Newswise Feature Channel: In the Workplace

Improvement Initiative Increased Well-Being and Reduced Inefficiencies for Surgical Residents

University of California San Diego — Wed, 18 Dec 2024 19:10:36 EST

Researchers at the University of California San Diego School of Medicine have shown that a systemic approach to eliminating inefficiencies in surgical residency programs can reduce unnecessary work hours in the general residency program at UC San Diego.

David D. O'Keefe, PhD, Named Vice President of Research Development at Sanford Burnham Prebys

Sanford Burnham Prebys — Wed, 18 Dec 2024 18:45:31 EST

David D. O'Keefe, PhD, has been named vice president of research development at Sanford Burnham Prebys. His duties will include working with scientists to maximize research funding and increase research capacity at the Institute by nurturing a culture of grant writing and collaboration.

Kogod School of Business Offers Steep Discounts to Exiting Federal Employees

American University — Wed, 18 Dec 2024 18:40:45 EST

The Kogod School of Business offers steep discounts to graduate programs for exiting federal employees.

Catherine Regis Appointed Co-Director of the CAISI Research Program at CIFAR

Universite de Montreal — Wed, 18 Dec 2024 08:50:46 EST

Catherine Regis, professor at the Faculty of Law and member of Mila, is appointed co-director of the research program at the Canadian Artificial Intelligence Safety Institute.

Engineer Protects Mining Equipment Operators From Fatal Accidents with High-Tech Training Headsets That Visualize Blind Spots

West Virginia University — Tue, 17 Dec 2024 19:50:31 EST

To keep miners safe, a West Virginia University researcher is creating a training program that uses augmented reality headsets to prepare workers to operate around high-risk vehicles.

Dr. Edward J. Feser Named 34th President of Saint Louis University

Saint Louis University — Mon, 16 Dec 2024 21:20:41 EST

Saint Louis University has announced the appointment of Edward J. Feser, Ph.D., as its 34th president.

2024 Lawrence Livermore Giving Campaign Raises $3.4 Million for Nonprofit Organizations

Lawrence Livermore National Laboratory — Mon, 16 Dec 2024 20:35:15 EST

Lawrence Livermore National Security (LLNS), LLC, donated more than $3.4 million to nonprofit organizations via the annual employee charitable giving program, the Helping Others More Effectively (HOME) Campaign.

Long COVID's Effects on Employment: Financial Distress, Fear of Judgment

Ohio State University — Mon, 16 Dec 2024 20:05:31 EST

In a new study involving interviews of people with long COVID, researchers describe how the prolonged illness has affected not only patients' job status, but also their overall well-being.

Rutgers Institute Celebrates 10 Years of Advancing Neuroscience and Brain Health Research

Rutgers University-New Brunswick — Fri, 13 Dec 2024 17:30:54 EST

Members of the Brain Health Institute at Rutgers mark a decade of innovation with an awards ceremony honoring faculty

Ambassador Bonnie Denise Jenkins Appointed Shapiro Visiting Professor of International Affairs at the Elliott School

George Washington University — Thu, 12 Dec 2024 21:35:49 EST

The George Washington University's Elliott School of International Affairs announces that Ambassador Bonnie Jenkins, PhD, will join the school's full-time faculty as the Shapiro Visiting Professor... ...

Justice, Jealousy and Performance: Evidence From Neo-Feudal Pakistan

Journal of Business Research — Thu, 12 Dec 2024 09:30:11 EST

Stephen D. Nimer, M.D., Named Mentor of the Year by the American Society of Hematology

Sylvester Comprehensive Cancer Center — Wed, 11 Dec 2024 14:00:58 EST

Stephen D. Nimer, M.D., has been awarded the American Society of Hematology's Mentor Award for 2024. As director of Sylvester Comprehensive Cancer Center, Nimer lifts up and guides other researchers to create a collaborative environment that drives scientific discovery and quality patient care.

AANA Joins ALL IN: Wellbeing First for Healthcare

American Association of Nurse Anesthesiology — Tue, 10 Dec 2024 15:00:47 EST

The American Association of Nurse Anesthesiology (AANA) proudly joins the ALL IN: Wellbeing First for Healthcare (ALL IN), as a coalition member to support this groundbreaking initiative committed to improving the mental health and overall wellbeing of healthcare workers.

ADLM Welcomes Sabrina Reilly as Chief Membership and Market Development Officer

Association for Diagnostic and Laboratory Medicine (ADLM (formerly AACC)) — Tue, 10 Dec 2024 13:00:43 EST

The Association for Diagnostics & Laboratory Medicine (ADLM, formerly AACC) is pleased to announce that Sabrina Reilly has been named chief membership and market development officer for the organization, effective today.

Dalia Gesualdi-Fecteau Takes the Helm at CRIMT

Universite de Montreal — Tue, 10 Dec 2024 12:00:24 EST

Professor at the School of Industrial Relations at Universite de Montreal, Dalia Gesualdi-Fecteau has been appointed director of the Interuniversity research centre on globalization and work.

Daniel Siegwart, Ph.D., named fellow of the National Academy of Inventors

UT Southwestern Medical Center — Tue, 10 Dec 2024 11:20:20 EST

Daniel Siegwart, Ph.D., Professor in the Departments of Biomedical Engineering and Biochemistry and in the Harold C. Simmons Comprehensive Cancer Center at UT Southwestern Medical Center, has been selected as a fellow of the National Academy of Inventors (NAI) in recognition of his efforts in materials chemistry to enable targeted nanoparticle delivery of genomic medicines.

Hedy Lee Kindler named Associate Dean for Clinical Science Research, Human Subjects

University of Chicago Medical Center — Tue, 10 Dec 2024 10:40:53 EST

Kindler is one of the world's foremost authorities on mesothelioma and brings more than 25 years of clinical trial expertise and research experience to the role.

Employee Visits to Adult or Gambling Sites Doubles Risk of Infection by Malware

Society for Risk Analysis (SRA) — Mon, 09 Dec 2024 15:30:00 EST

Cybersecurity researchers from the University of Trento and Vrije Universiteit Amsterdam and the global cybersecurity firm Trend Micro wondered what behaviors bring the greatest risk of malware infection: working at night, browsing adult content, gambling, having a lot of software installed or just visiting strange places?

Vincent Aurentz Joins Forward Therapeutics' Board of Directors

Forward Therapeutics — Mon, 09 Dec 2024 06:15:36 EST

Forward Therapeutics, Inc., a pioneering biopharmaceutical company committed to transforming the treatment of chronic inflammatory disorders, today announced the appointment of Vincent Aurentz to its board of directors.

New Study Reveals Key Insights on Sarcoma Rates in Military vs. Civilian Men

Uniformed Services University of the Health Sciences (USU) — Mon, 09 Dec 2024 03:05:00 EST

Researchers at the Uniformed Services University of the Health Sciences (USU) have uncovered compelling insights into the incidence of soft tissue sarcomas among U.S. active-duty servicemen, revealing significant age-related differences compared to the general male population. The findings shed light on the interplay between occupational exposures, healthcare access, and cancer risk, paving the way for targeted prevention strategies and future research.