December 8-12, 2025 | Vol. 11, Issue 49
In this issue:
myHub Postdoc Workplace Wellness: Music & Health 3-Part Education Series
��️Wednesday, Dec. 10 & 17 | ⏱️ 9:00-10:00 am | ��Anderson Room (G-8534)
We're talking about sustainable self-care solutions in December.
Dismantle preconceived bias about being able to create, and learn the science of music and its evidence-based effects on physical, mental, and cognitive health. Practice meaningful, accessible, and effective creation through music engagement.
Integrative workshops led by Molly Pow, MS, LCAT, MT-BC at URMC
All participants will receive a gift of a journal, pen, and stickers!!!
Couldn’t make it to Session 1? You can still register and attend Sessions 2 and 3—no prior attendance required, and we’d love to have you!
myHub Creative Arts Wellness Workshop
��️Wednesday, December 10 | ⏱️ 12:30-2:00 pm | ��Anderson Room (G-8534)
Grad students and postdocs: myHub’s Creative Arts Workshop will teach you to explore creative expression through watercoloring. Join creative arts therapists to learn the basic techniques of watercolors, and how easily you can build short creative breaks into your personal routine. All supplies are included, and you’ll receive a take-home kit to keep creating. Lunch provided.
Translational Science Grand Rounds: The Importance of Team Science When Building a Research Program
��️Thursday, December 11 | ⏱️ 12:00-1:00 pm | ��Helen Wood Hall, School of Nursing Auditorium (1W-304)
In this Translational Science Grand Rounds presentation, Nicole Wilson, PhD, MD, associate professor of the Department of Surgery of the University of Oklahoma, will argue that building heterogeneous, functionally diverse teams is the key to creating a successful research program, particularly for busy clinicians. She will use a mathematical model to demonstrate that diverse teams outperform more homogeneous groups. She will support this thesis by presenting a few of her lab's funded projects as case studies showcasing how collaborative, multidisciplinary teams have been critical to their success.
6th GWIS Meeting - December 11th, 2025 - Speaker: Dr. Monica Pillon
��️Thursday, December 11 | ⏱️ 3:00-4:00 pm | ��Adolph Lower Aud 1-7619
Invited Speaker: Monica Pillon, PhD, Assistant Professor, Department of Structural Biology, Jacobs School of Medicine and Biomedical Sciences, University at Buffalo, Buffalo, NY
TOPIC: “From Lab Bench to Launchpad: Reflections on What Shaped My Scientific Career”
**Please make sure to legibly sign in at each GWIS meeting. This is how we track attendance for travel awards
SMD community for GEPA’s Holiday Philosophy Meeting
��️Thursday, December 11 | ⏱️ 3:30-5:30 pm | ��Sarah Flaum Atrrium
Food, drinks, music, photo booth, and indoor mini golf!
myHub Postdoc
Living & Working in Canada: Virtual Information Sessions
��️ Spring 2026 - Check link below for Dates & Times | ��Virtual Event
Learn more about: Permanent Resident Pathways, Express Entry, Work Permit Process, Canadian Experience Class, Provincial Nomination Program, Francophone Immigration
| Summer Internship Opportunity |
AstraZeneca Summer 2026 Internships -Gaithersburg, MD!
Biology | Microbiology | BME | Biochemistry | Biotechnology | Related Fields
If you’re an Undergraduate, Master’s, or PhD student looking for a 12-week, hands-on industry internship (May 18–Aug 7, 2026) — this is a fantastic opportunity to work alongside scientists advancing vaccines, antibodies, and cutting-edge biotech solutions.
Internship Tracks Include:
- Anti-microbial Single Domain Antibodies (Graduate)
- Automated High-Throughput Enzyme Engineering (Graduate)
What You’ll Gain:
- Wet-lab experience with cell culture, assay development, molecular techniques
- Exposure to automation platforms and high-throughput workflows
- Data analysis, reporting, and presentation experience
- Competitive pay: $37–$48/hr
- A collaborative environment committed to inclusion and scientific excellence
Location: Gaithersburg, MD (on-site, 5 days/week)
U.S. work authorization required
Graduation date must be after August 2026
Application Deadline: December 30, 2025
How to Apply: Apply directly through the posting, linked here.
Be sure to upload a polished resume/CV and highlight relevant lab skills and coursework. Need assistance with your resume/CV, please schedule an appointment with Eric in myHub!
| Spring 2026 Course Offering - Registration OPEN |
Leadership & Management for Scientists (IND 439)
Spring 2026 | Tuesdays 2-3:40pm | Starts Jan. 20, 2026, Ends May 5, 2026
This course is designed for graduate students and postdocs who wish to enhance their leadership and management skills. Sessions cover topics from building your support network and negotiating to strategic planning and managing people. The course is led by Eric Vaughn, M.Ed., myHub's director of career services. Details and registration here. If you have questions about the course, please reach out to Eric Vaughn @ eric_vaughn@urmc.rochester.edu.
| Pet Food Drive - November 6-December 16 |
Donation bins will be located in: Med School Lobby- Flaum Atrium, Finger Lakes Coffee Shop near Flaum Atrium, Strong Memorial Hospital Lobby between the Information Desk and Golisano Children's Hospital.
We accept donations of unopened bags of dog or cat food, unopened treats, or unopened cans of dog or cat food.
All donations will be brought to Lollypop Farm for distribution during the Pet Food Pantry Events that take place the 1st and 3rd Sunday of every month.
For more information on the pet food pantry, please visit this link.
For more information about this fundraiser, please email Amanda_Streeter@urmc.rochester.edu.
This week’s social media spotlight features
Nafisa Nawal Islam,
Ph.D. candidate from the Translational Biomedical Science PhD program. She has been selected as an awardee for the AIM-AHEAD Consortium's All of US Training Program - Cohort 3! She is the first awardee from NY State!
Accommodations
The University of Rochester is committed to providing inclusive experiences and equal access to programs and services. If you anticipate needing any type of accommodation, please contact the Office of Disability Resources. In all situations, a good faith effort (up until the time of the event) will be made to provide accommodations.
OTE Submission Information
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