The New York Academy of Sciences

10/04/2020

Racial Disparities and COVID-19 | The New York Academy of Sciences

After months of data collection, it's clear that infections and deaths caused by COVID-19 are impacting Black and Latinx communities at much higher rates. What can science tell us about these disparities and how to tackle them?

After months of data collection, it's clear that infections and deaths caused by COVID-19 are impacting Black and Latinx communities at much higher rates. What can science tell us about these disparities and how to tackle them?

10/03/2020

Is traditional higher ed still worth it? Our upcoming panel, moderated by our CEO, Nicholas Dirks, will explore how higher education might evolve given the shift to remote learning. Learn more and register at: https://bit.nyas.org/30kZW3Y #HigherEd #STEMCareers

10/03/2020

If you're an undergraduate or graduate student, postdoc, or STEM professional, this is your chance to mentor a group of elementary or middle school students in NYC and inspire them with a lifelong interest in STEM! A commitment of 1 hour per week over 10 weeks is required. Learn more and apply today! https://bit.nyas.org/2ffCaSL #STEMMentoring #STEMMentors

10/02/2020

The Ross Prize Committee invites nominations for the 2021 Ross Prize in Molecular Medicine. The award will be presented to an active investigator who has produced innovative, paradigm-shifting research in the field of molecular medicine that has the capacity to transform medical practice. There is an unrestricted cash award of $50,000. Nomination deadline: October 16th. To nominate a candidate, please visit: https://bit.nyas.org/2LAQzqB

10/02/2020

Thanks to everyone for attending this special evening, celebrating two scientific leaders in Prof. Adrian Krainer and Prof. Jeong Ho Lee, who have worked tirelessly to unlock the power of the genome to deliver innovations that address the urgent needs of patients worldwide affected by rare diseases.

#TakedaInnovators #2020innovators #rarediseases #science

10/01/2020

The countdown has begun! Join us tonight at 7:30pm ET via Facebook Live, to celebrate scientific advances in the field of rare diseases during the 2020 Innovators in Science Award Ceremony webcast. Our program celebrates 2020 Award winners Prof. Jeong Ho Lee and Prof. Adrian Krainer, whose work is helping to improve the lives of patients with intractable epilepsy and spinal muscular atrophy.

#TakedaInnovators #2020innovators #rarediseases #science

10/01/2020

Webinar: Frontiers in Rare Diseases: 2020 Innovators in Science Award Ceremony | The New York Academy of Sciences

Join us LIVE, tonight at 7:30pm ET, to celebrate scientific advances in the field of rare diseases during the 2020 Innovators in Science Award Ceremony webcast. Our program celebrates 2020 Award winners Prof. Jeong Ho Lee and Prof. Adrian Krainer, whose work is helping to improve the lives of patients with intractable epilepsy and spinal muscular atrophy. There’s still time to register for this free event. RSVP here: https://lnkd.in/e6jZiue or tune in via Facebook Live.

#TakedaInnovators #2020innovators #rarediseases #science

This Ceremony will honor the 2020 Innovators in Science Award Winners and highlight their outstanding research accomplishments. The event will also feature distinguished scientists from around the world who are advancing knowledge and clinical treatment of genetic, nervous system, metabolic, autoimm...

10/01/2020

The field of artificial intelligence is often at its best when data and code are shared. How can areas of physics strive for a similar ethos to help bolster the possibilities presented by bringing AI and materials science together? https://bit.nyas.org/3kp2jud

09/30/2020

Abstract submissions are invited for our December virtual symposium: "Alzheimer's Disease Therapeutics: Alternatives to Amyloid." Please submit your abstracts by October 5th here: https://bit.nyas.org/2Gd0LEH #Alzheimers

09/30/2020

How have you been adapting to the new realities posed by the pandemic? We asked asked our global network of STEM professionals and students to share their stories of how life and work has changed this year: https://bit.nyas.org/2EExbYe

09/30/2020

Dr. Jeong Ho Lee: 2020 Innovators in Science Award in Rare Diseases Early-Career Awardee

Our Chief Scientific Officer, Brooke Grindlinger, had an enjoyable time letting Dr. Jeong Ho Lee know that he was one of the awardees of the 2020 Innovators in Science Award in #RareDiseases. Join us tomorrow for the virtual Award Ceremony — Register here: https://bit.nyas.org/2SaTV5o #TakedaInnovators

09/29/2020

Our two-day symposium next week will gather leading materials scientists and AI researchers to explore the benefits of using AI in materials synthesis and production. See the full agenda and registration details here: https://bit.nyas.org/3cCWeYr #MaterialsScience #ArtificialIntelligence

09/29/2020

Climate change has increased the number and intensity of forest fires and accelerated global ice sheet melting. Find out how: https://bit.nyas.org/2HqbJqY

09/29/2020

Is your research in NLP, dialog systems, spoken and natural language understanding, or speech synthesis? Then you’re invited for a virtual poster session at our November #NDS symposium - submit your abstract here by October 5th: https://bit.nyas.org/30LkGCz

09/28/2020

If you're an undergraduate or graduate student, postdoc, or STEM professional, this is your chance to mentor a group of elementary or middle school students in NYC and inspire them with a lifelong interest in STEM! A commitment of 1 hour per week over 10 weeks is required. Learn more and apply today! https://bit.nyas.org/2ffCaSL #STEMMentoring #STEMMentors

09/28/2020

We are still accepting abstract submissions for our virtual events! For upcoming deadlines in September, please submit your abstracts by clicking the links below:

• Microbial Metabolomics: https://bit.nyas.org/2GeB6vp
• Metastatic cancer: https://bit.nyas.org/31oHQxc
• Heart Failure: https://bit.nyas.org/3fnHyfB
• Synthetic Biology: https://bit.nyas.org/2DMNt0I
• NDS 2020: https://bit.nyas.org/30LkGCz
• Alzheimer's Disease: https://bit.nyas.org/2Gd0LEH

09/28/2020

Get the chance to share the "virtual podium" with leading researchers such as Kornelia Polyak and Gregg Semenza — submit an abstract by September 29th to be considered for a 10-minute short talk at our upcoming two-day symposium. Submit your abstracts here: https://bit.nyas.org/31oHQxc

09/27/2020

The Academy's Nutrition team is working with UNICEF and the World Health Organization on this webinar discussing multiple micronutrient supplementation for pregnant women. Register here: https://bit.nyas.org/340r9tO
And learn more about the topic here: https://bit.nyas.org/308MFeA

09/26/2020

They populate labs around the globe, contribute original research, and help to educate countless students. They also win awards! Congrats to this year's postdoctoral Blavatnik Regional Awards for Young Scientists honorees: https://bit.nyas.org/2G9AuHy

09/25/2020

Politics, Checks and Balances, and Trust in COVID-19 Vaccines | The New York Academy of Sciences

As news about COVID-19 vaccines gets knotted up with political battles, what has to happen to build public trust and widespread acceptance when the final vaccine is released? Find out what the experts we spoke to had to say.

Pharmaceutical company leaders and an expert in international clinical trials discuss the road ahead for COVID-19 therapeutics and vaccines.

09/25/2020

Join us on the afternoon of October 30th for the 2020 Ross Prize in Molecular Medicine Symposium, which will honor Dr. Adrian R. Krainer for his pioneering work in introducing anti-sense therapy in clinical use, and for its successful application to spinal muscular atrophy (SMA). Register here: https://bit.nyas.org/32GJACJ

09/24/2020

It's National Postdoc Appreciation Week, which makes it the perfect moment to announce the 2020 Blavatnik Regional Awards for Young Scientists honorees. Congrats to all! https://bit.nyas.org/2G9AuHy

09/23/2020

Last chance to register for this Friday's symposium: Learn the latest research on the physiological and genetic mechanisms underlying chronic kidney disease, along with novel imaging techniques, emerging biomarkers that promise improved detection, and novel end-stage kidney disease treatment strategies. Register here: https://bit.nyas.org/3f38HEb

09/23/2020

Call for Proposals for Early-Career Science Journalism Fellowship - The Open Notebook

Have you been thinking about shifting from science to science journalism? Applications are now open for The Open Notebook's Early-Career Science Journalism Fellowship, which is a remote, part-time position. https://bit.nyas.org/3klaKGI

We are now accepting applications for the next two rounds of The Open Notebook/Burroughs Wellcome Fund fellowship for early-career science writers. The application deadline is October 25, 2020.

09/23/2020

Microbial metabolomics has emerged as a new approach to study the mechanisms of human disease and health maintenance. Abstract submissions are invited for a poster session and short talks at our “Microbial Metabolomics in Human Health and Disease” symposium. Submit your abstract here by September 28th: https://bit.nyas.org/2GeB6vp

09/22/2020

Join us on October 20th to learn about novel mechanisms that may present new therapeutic targets for chronic liver diseases. Featuring speakers Laurie De Leve, Jennifer Estall, Mitchell Kronenberg, Naglaa Shoukry, and more. Register here: https://bit.nyas.org/3bu0tER

09/22/2020

Intelligent materials and materials informed by machine learning are already making their way into the marketplace. Learn more about this exciting and growing interdisciplinary field: https://bit.nyas.org/3kp2jud

09/21/2020

As pressure mounts for the release of an effective COVID-19 vaccine, we heard from leaders in pharma and an expert in clinical trials about the status of both vaccines and therapies. Find out what they said: https://bit.nyas.org/33OfTR1

09/21/2020

The ability to target and manipulate specific Carbon-Hydrogen (C-H) bonds in molecules allows chemists to efficiently functionalize, and in some cases, repurpose existing drugs. Learn more: https://bit.nyas.org/32DbTUl

09/20/2020

Scientists Sent Mighty Mice To Space To Improve Treatments Back On Earth

What happens to our bones and muscles in space? The question is growing more urgent as prospects for space exploration increase. Listen to the radio segment below about a study launched earlier this year and check out the recording of our panel on Mars exploration: https://bit.nyas.org/2Fv6DJm

Forty mice spent more than a month in orbit to test two approaches to strengthening muscle and bone in microgravity conditions. The results could help people with muscle and bone diseases.

09/19/2020

Blending Artificial Intelligence and Physical Sciences: What Can We Expect? | The New York Academy of Sciences

Imagine if you could tell a computer what you needed and it would figure out the best way to accomplish it? Research at the intersection of photonics and artificial intelligence is making it possible. Learn more about how AI and materials are merging.

How exactly could artificial intelligence help materials scientists? Here’s what three talented researchers had to say about the opportunities—as well as the challenges—in this rising field.

09/18/2020

Maternal, neonatal, and early infancy vaccines may improve the health of mothers and children worldwide. Experts reflect on lessons learned from vaccines currently used in pregnancy and explore new targets for maternal immunization: https://bit.nyas.org/3kmctf6

09/18/2020

Join us for an intriguing panel discussion at our upcoming "Emerging Viral Diseases" symposium on September 30th. The panel features Alina Baum and Hanneke Schuitemaker, who will discuss their perspectives on therapeutics and vaccines for #COVID19. Register here: https://bit.nyas.org/2EavKAN

09/18/2020

PepsiCo Perspective: Leveraging STEM Skills

Welcome everyone to this live broadcast of our "PepsiCo Perspective: Leveraging STEM Skills" webinar. The conversation, moderated by our own, Srikant Iyer, PhD, will feature the following individuals, all working at PepsiCo: Ellen de Brabander, PhD (R&D Senior Vice President), V. R. Basker, PhD (R&D Senior Vice President), Eric Higgins (Global Vice President), James Yuan, PhD (Senior Director, Data Science & Analytics) and Kristina Birukova (HR Manager). If you haven't already, please sign up for the Academy's email newsletters to find out about future career-focused programming: nyas.org/Subscribe

09/18/2020

Haven't had a chance to register for today's "PepsiCo Perspective: Leveraging STEM Skills" webinar featuring PepsiCo R&D scientists discussing the types of skills they look for in STEM candidates? You can watch live on our page starting at 9:30am (EDT).