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Community Engagement ActivityUnited against Zika Dr. Deborah Juarbe and Dr. Mildred Vera, investigators of the RCMI pilot Project “Risk Communication and Community Engagement Strategies to Enhance Behavior Change for Zika Virus Prevention and Control“, joined the Puerto Rico Department of Health and the Centers for Disease Control and Prevention (CDC) in training communities on the use of the new autocidal gravid ovitrap (AGO) mosquito trap. Mosquitoes are responsible for spreading many viruses that can make people sick, including dengue, Zika, chikungunya, and more. This trap is inexpensive, simple-to-assemble, and easy-to-maintain and targets female mosquitoes looking for a place to lay eggs. |
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Research Training at NIHProfessional development in Advanced Research Technologies Ms. Jessica Renta, Technical Specialist of the RCMI Genomics Unit, was invited to participate in the NIH Systemic Autoimmunity Branch as part of a training week on protein biochemistry. Ms. Renta was able to learn techniques related to transfection of mammal cells, protein isolation, SDS-Page, nitrocellulose transfer, and protein detection using the Odyssey Imaging System. The training, sponsored by the SCORE Program, was held at Dr. Mariana Kapplan’s Laboratory from June 12-16, 2017. |
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National HIV Testing Day: June 27, 2017 Act Against AIDS According to Anthony S. Fauci, M.D., director, National Institute of Allergy and Infectious Diseases, “Much progress has been made in HIV/AIDS research since the disease was first recognized in 1981.” Today, lifesaving antiretroviral therapies allow those living with HIV to enjoy longer, healthier lives—an outcome that once seemed unattainable.” To participate in the Department of Health and Human Service’s initiative,” Act Against AIDS” this year, access: |
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New Resources at NIH Ever wish someone would explain and walk you through applying for NIH grants step by step? Linked to NIH’s How to Apply page, you will find four new interactive tutorials on the basics of preparing, writing, and submitting your application. Tutorials take between 4 to 11 minutes each to listen through, and you can easily jump ahead to chapters of interest, or navigate back to review something you’ve missed. These tutorials links to additional resources, and transcripts. |
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Bridging Health Equity Across Communities Your health is influenced by the place you live April was celebrated as the National Minority Health Month and the Office of Minority Health, from the Department of Health and Human Services, released information that will help communities connect and discuss health equity topics. As minorities, it is a priority to work together to achieve good health for everyone. For more information go to: https://www.minorityhealth.hhs.gov/nmhm17/ |
