2026 is off to the races! As we each find our footing and settle into the rhythms of this new season, I’m excited to witness the incredible contributions and connections that will unfold within the Hub this year!
Hub User Spotlight
Our first spotlight of the year is Mona Said El-Sherbini, a passionate, lifelong learner who loves exploring cultures, ideas, and the many ways humans make meaning in the world.
What are your interests? I’m deeply interested in the arts and sciences; the philosophy of ideas, theology, genealogy, sociology, chronobiology, cosmology, eschatology, and a wide range of biological sciences.
What are you working on that most excites you? I’m currently studying history and ancient Egyptian medicine—its rich cosmology, iconography, symbolism, and mysticism. I’m enjoying exploring its axial parallels with other ancient wisdom traditions, including Traditional Chinese Medicine.
What do you welcome Hub users to connect with you about? I’m developing a curriculum on the history of medicine and the art of healing across time and space. I welcome connections, conversations, and resources that help bridge the past, present, and future—especially as AI reshapes how we imagine the next era of medicine within university education.
January Coffee & Conversations Recap
Our first Coffee & Conversations call of the year was a fun mix of cultural history and personal intentions! We enjoyed talking about common New Year’s Eve traditions like attending church with family or partying the night away with friends. We also took a quick dive into the Busójárás festivities—the masked end-of-winter carnival in Hungary that is UNESCO recognized.
Join us for the next one on February 20th—registration is quick and easy. And be on the lookout for the topic announcement!
In Discussions
- 🧘 Check out the latest Insight Collaborative Conversation with Fleet Maull, following his path from federal prison to becoming a global leader in mindfulness and social transformation.
- 🦠 Sue Ishaq recounts a trip to Ontario where she discussed the meaning of microbe sharing, how it would look for public and planetary health to reduce the harm of consumerism, and much more.
…and many more in the Discussions page!
In Groups
- Human Flourishing for Systemic Change “Catalyst 2030”: Founder of New Gravity Cooperative, Lia Mack, is looking for collaborators interested in systems-level change for neurodivergent communities.
- Artists in Residence: Have you ever captured an image that took your breath away?
- Earthrise Community: Food for thought around grounding and connecting and finding everyday magic.
- Writers and Poets Corner: A “new year” poem by Lucille Clifton.
- Mentoring Research Network (MRN): MRN is pro-planetary and anti-cognitive offloading. Let Mona El-Sherbini explain.
…check out all the Groups (or create your own)!
In Events
- January 29: The Climate Reality Check—Exposing Misinformation, Disinformation, & Greenwashing
- February 10: Diagnosing and Combatting Health Misinformation
- February 18: Climate Emotions and Mindfulness Workshop
- February 25: Framing Planetary Health
- See more events and submit your own on our Community Calendar!
Hub Features & User Tips
- Now available! The Nova Integration Hub app for iOS and Android users.
- Tip for engagement: Tap into the great minds here on the Hub! Post your requests for information, research help, articles, etc., in a relevant group or discussion topic, or directly to your profile as a status update.
- Invite friends to join the Hub! Click on your profile photo, navigate down to “Email Invites,” and click “Send Invites.” Customize a message or just send the link – it’s easy!
- Just getting started on the Hub? Check out the Hub User Guide to watch a video or get step-by-step instructions.
Thank you again for being part of our community. We’d love to hear from you! Let us know how you like using the Hub, share your ideas and suggestions, or just say hello! Message Airynn Strout or Tolu Adewole on the Hub or email us at airynn@novainstituteforhealth.org or tolu@novainstituteforhealth.org.
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