The first quarter of the new year has flown by already. Hub users shared plenty of new insights during the month of March. Here are the highlights.
Hub User Spotlight
This month’s spotlight is Olukemi Olawumi, a versatile and driven microbiology enthusiast with a passion for academic excellence and pioneering medical research.
What are your interests? I’m passionate about medical microbiology, molecular biology, and bioinformatics. I enjoy exploring the intricate relationships between hosts and pathogens, understanding microbial adaptation and metabolism, and developing novel strategies to combat infectious diseases.
What are you working on that most excites you? I’m currently working on understanding the molecular mechanisms of antimicrobial resistance and developing innovative approaches to combat resistant pathogens. This project excites me because it has the potential to make a significant impact on global health.
What do you welcome Hub users to connect with you about?
- Collaborative research opportunities in medical microbiology and bioinformatics.
- Discussions on the latest advancements in antimicrobial resistance and infectious disease research.
- Exploring innovative solutions for addressing global health challenges.
- Sharing knowledge and expertise in molecular biology, genomics, and bioinformatics.
Let’s connect and explore opportunities for collaboration and knowledge sharing!
In Discussions
- Healing begins by reconnecting with our body and moving into stillness—Federica Lari invites Hub users to join a weekly, virtual yoga practice on Tuesdays from 12 – 1 pm ET.
- A PACE report dives into the signals that different civic terms send to different groups and how to encourage more meaningful conversations.
- A new paper in Microbial Biotechnology examines how the gut microbiome’s influence on cognition and behavior is impacting forensic psychiatry and criminal law.
- Users discuss an interesting paper on the emotional cost of caring and the power of metta (lovingkindness) meditation.
…and many more in the Discussions page!
In Groups
- Nova4Nutrition: A study finds microplastics hinder plant photosynthesis; a food sovereignty model resource; a drug maker’s efforts to redefine ultra-processed foods and more.
- Hub Users: A highlight of the Contact Us page—share your Hub feedback!
- Attitudes, Values, Ethics and Culture: A user shares beautiful images from their journey through Egypt’s Luxor and Aswan.
- Communications & Media Relations: A post about the National Press Club Journalism Institute’s offerings.
- Nova4Nature: The theme is spring!
…check out all the Groups (or create your own)!
In Events
- Join us on Wednesday, April 2 at 11 am EDT for the next free, virtual Nova Campfire, “Beyond Blame and Retribution: Rethinking Justice through Science and Social Evolution.”
- April 7: An Integrative Approach to Patient Care in the Face of Climate Change
- April 18: It is not too early to register for our next Coffee and Conversations!
- See more events and submit your own on our Community Calendar!
Hub Features & User Tips
- 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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