What to know about Lecanemab, the potential new Alzheimer’s drug

The Rochester Medical Center’s Alzheimer’s Disease Care, Research and Education Program served as a study site for both the phase two and three clinical trials of the experimental Alzheimer’s drug Lecanemab. Anton Porsteinsson, who holds the William and Sheila Konar Endowed Professorship in the Department of Psychiatry, explains recently published findings from the clinical trial and what they mean for people with Alzheimer’s disease.

UR Career Pathways offers roadmap to new destinations

A new career development program, UR Career Pathways, is now available to staff who want to explore new professional opportunities within the University community. The program will roll out in phases, with the first phase focusing on opportunities for those interested in one of 17 positions currently in high demand. These positions include many in the health care field, such as licensed practical nurse (LPN) and pharmacy technician—with more to come as the program expands. Qualified participants will receive education, guidance, and support in exploring and moving into these high-demand positions.

“We are thrilled to launch UR Career Pathways, a first-of-its-kind initiative at the University of Rochester,” says Kathleen Gallucci, chief human resources officer. “This program is part of the University’s commitment to supporting staff growth and development so that employees can build long-term careers at the University.”

UR Career Pathways is open to any University employee who has been employed by the institution continuously and has been in their current position for at least the past 12 months; has received a favorable rating on their last performance review; is in good standing (no disciplinary action within the previous six months); and has the recommendation and support of their current manager. To learn more, visit the HR website, which includes details and a schedule of information sessions.

Supervisor Series webinar on workplace conflict

Are you trying to work through workplace conflict in your department? Join Well-U and UR Medicine EAP on Wednesday, December 14, at noon EST to assess your conflict management style, consider your role as a supervisor, and explore the value of defining the problem before intervening. This session is for those in a supervisory role only. Register here.

Resources for family help during the holidays

Winter break is fast approaching—do you have your care needs in place? Use your free premium Care.com membership to find babysitters or nannies for kids home from school or help with household needs. Visit the Family Care webpage for eligibility criteria and to enroll.

Planning to announce special holiday hours for your office?

@Rochester will include a listing of holiday hours for offices and services around the University in the Tuesday, December 20, issue. Send the details to at-rochester@rochester.edu by noon on Monday, December 19, to be included.

Psychiatry grand rounds lecture

Join the Department of Psychiatry today, December 7, from noon to 1 p.m. EST for a grand rounds presentation featuring Dayna Bowen Matthew, the Dean and Harold H. Greene Professor of Law at George Washington University Law School. In her talk, Matthew will share insights, research, and conclusions from her most recent book Just Health: Treating Structural Racism to Heal America. Register here for the Zoom link and find more information about obtaining continuing education credits here.

Community dinner at the Gandhi Institute

Connect, talk, mourn, celebrate, exchange stories, create ideas, dream, and get to know each other over a shared meal at the M.K. Gandhi Institute for Nonviolence today, December 7, from 6 to 8 p.m. Bring a dish if you can; they’ll be cooking up a few of their own as well. Email bianca@gandhiinstitute.org if you want to join, or if you are bringing food or snacks.

CRoFT seminar, career story

The Western New York Center for Research on Flavored Tobacco (CRoFT) hosts the virtual seminar “Electronic Nicotine Delivery Systems (ENDS): How Can Clinical Laboratory Studies Inform Regulation?” on Friday, December 9, at 11 a.m. EDT. Find more information and register here. Following the presentation, Alison Breland, an associate research professor of psychology at Virginia Commonwealth University, will present a virtual “Career Story” from noon to 1 p.m. EST. Registration is required for that session.

Data science research talk: ‘Improving Clinical Assessment During Pregnancy Using Imaging Analysis’

Join the Goergen Institute for Data Science on Friday, December 9, for “Improving Clinical Assessment During Pregnancy Using Imaging Analysis” with Caitlin Dreisbach, an assistant professor at the School of Nursing. The research talk will be held in person from 2 to 3 p.m. EST in Wegmans Hall, Room 1400, as well as via Zoom.

AS&E Community Conversation event

The first Arts, Sciences & Engineering “Community Conversation,” open to University faculty, staff, and students, includes brief talks from Zhen Bai, an assistant professor of computer science, and Matt BaileyShea, a professor of music and chair of the Arthur Satz Department of Music. The event takes place Wednesday, December 14, at 4 p.m. in the Hawkins-Carlson Room, Rush Rhees Library. Find abstracts to both talks here.

Applications open for Hong Kong Laureate Forum

The Center for Education Abroad shares the following opportunity: Applications are open for the Hong Kong Laureate Forum, open to current undergraduates, postgraduates, or PhD graduates attending academic or research disciplines in astronomy, mathematical sciences, or closely related subjects age 35 or younger.

The forum aims to inspire young scientists from around the world through participation in a week-long program, November 13–18, 2023, at the Hong Kong Science Park, comprising world-class intellectual seminars, dialogues, workshops, and poster sessions. It provides ample opportunities for exchanges between Shaw Laureates and young scientists. Funding for winners is provided, including hotel accommodation costs, meals, tours, and transport to cultural activities; the flight to Hong Kong is not included. Learn more by visiting the Hong Kong Laureate Forum’s website. The deadline for application submission is December 18. Results are to be announced in late March 2023.