Student Issue for January 6, 2017
Coming up
'Discovery of Genetic Predictors for Central Nervous System Drug Response: The Path to Personalized Treatment'
Monday, Jan. 9, 2017 from noon to 1 p.m.
The C. Kenneth and Dianne Wright Center for Clinical and Translational Research holds a seminar, "Discovery of Genetic Predictors for Central Nervous System Drug Response: The Path to Personalized Treatment," presented by Joseph McClay, Ph.D., assistant professor, Department of Pharmacotherapy and Outcomes Science, in Main Hospital, Learning Center, first floor (across from the cafeteria). Faculty, staff, students, patients and families are invited to attend. Light refreshments will be served.
For more information, visit http://www.cctr.vcu.edu.
Weight Watchers Meetings on Campus
Tuesday, Jan. 10, 2017 at noon
Weight Watchers@VCU holds meetings every week on campus. The Monroe Park Campus meetings are held on Tuesdays at noon in Harris Hall, Room 5173. The MCV Campus meetings are held on Wednesdays at noon in the Alumni House. Special pricing and reimbursement is available to employees eligible for health care benefits.
For more information, visit http://www.hr.vcu.edu/current-employees/worklife/weight-watchers/.
Notices
2017 Summer Fellowships for Undergraduate Research at VCU: Call for Proposals
For the year 2017, the VCU Undergraduate Research Opportunities Program (UROP) offers undergraduate student fellowship awards for research projects mentored by VCU faculty. Successful student/faculty partners will receive funding of $2,000 ($1,500 per student, $500 for faculty mentors). To find details about fellowship opportunities related to global education, community engagement, clinical and translational research and inclusive excellence, visit the website below. Proposals are due Wednesday, March 1.
For more information, visit http://wp.vcu.edu/vcuurop/2017/01/03/2017fellowshipscall/.
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VCU Libraries workshops
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