Do you have a question you’d like addressed or an announcement  for the next All College Meeting? Add your question or announcement to the new online form by noon Thursday, September 16th. Leadership will review all submissions and address at the next meeting.

The College of Nursing will provide Covid-19 testing on Tuesdays and Wednesdays, and other days by appointment, to WSU students, faculty and staff on the Spokane campus.

Covid testing will be offered on the ground floor of the College of Nursing building and is available from 7 a.m. to 1 p.m. on Tuesdays, and 7-9 a.m. on Wednesdays. Sign up for testing online.

This service is available to asymptomatic people only. Symptomatic people need to seek medical attention.

Unfortunately we cannot offer testing to students, faculty and staff of other universities on the Spokane campus.

Dr. Julie Postma’s research on asthma and wildfire smoke was featured in a front-page story in The Spokesman-Review.

Dr. John Roll co-authored an opinion piece in The Seattle Times urging people to thank, not vilify scientists.

The National Children’s Center for Rural and Agricultural Health and Safety is accepting proposals for grants up to $25,000 to support small-scale projects and pilot studies that address emerging issues related to the impact of COVID-19, and/or other emerging issues related to the prevention of childhood agricultural disease and injury.
Applicants may request up to $25,000 for research studies and up to $15,000 for non-research projects. Deadline for letters of intent is Oct. 1. Application deadline is Nov. 1.

The call-for-proposals focuses on documenting, intervening, and otherwise exploring emerging health and safety issues among children in and around agricultural settings.

COVID-19 is a primary … » More …

FGO Chairs, Connie Nguyen-Truong and and Sue McFadden are looking to recruit a staff member that would be interested in representing the staff at the All College Steering committee meetings and the All College meetings every month. Please send an email to Connie or Sue if you are interested.

Bioethics Grand Rounds are sponsored by the Elson S. Floyd College of Medicine Certificate Program in Medical Ethics, offered in collaboration with the Kaiser Permanente Northern California Regional Ethics program.

DARRELL EZELL, PHD
Director for Diversity, Equity & Inclusion HudsonAlpha Institute for Biotechnology

Dr. Ezell’s work as an expert in diversity and inclusion spans the government sector with time at the U.S. Department of State, the non-profit sector with Interfaith Worker Justice and the University of Arkansas Clinton School of Public Service, and advising corporate leaders. Ezell earned his Ph.D. from the University of Birmingham in Birmingham, England. He holds vast leadership expertise in … » More …

Tara R. Marko

September 9, 2021, 9:00 am
Zoom: https://wsu.zoom.us/j/92781411867?pwd=dmtNcGNiazk3ZDdFeWdRcUlwZXZRUT09

Meeting ID: 927 8141 1867
Passcode: 780267

In Utero Exposure to Wildfire Smoke and Neonatal Outcomes

Abstract

Chair: Dr. Julie Postma

Background:
Wildfires are a dire and imminent threat to human health. Wildfires are increasing in intensity, duration, and frequency. They are moving beyond wildland borders and into highly populated areas, which means more people are affected. It also means that particulate matter (PM) from wildfire smoke is combined with other pollutants from urban areas and intensifying poor air quality. The mother-fetal dyad is particularly susceptible to toxicants and ambient outdoor … » More …

Dr. Lois James was quoted as an expert source in this Washington Post story on a police shooting.

The Patient Centered Outcomes Research Institute (PCORI) today opened a funding cycle that includes:

PCORI Funding Announcements (PFAs) on broad and targeted research topics, large clinical trials, methodology studies, and implementation projects. The deadline for Letters of Intent is October 5.
Engagement Award Funding Announcements are also open, with an October 1 deadline for Letters of Intent. I have been a recipient of the engagement award and would happy to talk/walk anyone through the process. That is unique funding not always available at this level that support projects that encourage active, meaningful involvement of patients, caregivers, clinicians, and other healthcare stakeholders as integral … » More …

Deadline extensions for Fiscal Year 2021 (FY21) funding opportunities for a Department of Defense (DOD) program managed by the office of Congressionally Directed Medical Research Programs (CDMRP).

FY21 Funding Opportunities released:

Traumatic Brain Injury and Psychological Health Research Program (TBIPHRP)
Clinical Research Development Award
Clinical Trial Award
Focused Program Award
Idea Development Award
Investigator-Initiated Research Award
Translational Research Award

A pre-application is required and must be submitted through the electronic Biomedical Research Application Portal (eBRAP) at https://eBRAP.org prior to the pre-application deadline. All applications must conform to the final Funding Opportunities/Program Announcements and General Submission Instructions which … » More …