Welcome from the Associate Director, Stephan Viehweg
Indianapolis is hosting the 2021 March Madness, a timeless tradition in our great city and state. It also marks the one-year anniversary of the COVID-19 pandemic. So much has changed over this past year. We have endured many new experiences and continue to learn new ways to deal with adversity and change. Several of our IUPUI translational researchers have turned their attention to focus on the COVID-19 virus and its impact on our lives. They are creating knowledge and applying it to make life better during this unprecedented time. We invite you to explore the myriad translational research endeavors focused on the pandemic by searching through our List of Scholars to learn more. Please join our efforts to improve our community and make the world a better place.
IUPUI TRIP Scholar of the Month, William Blomquist
Being Smart and Lucky: Why Water Policy Is Important Even in a Wet State
Most natural resource problems are ultimately human problems – matters of human social behavior and choice. The structures and processes of decision making that we use in trying to deal with those problems are therefore very important. Professor William Blomquist's goal is to aid in understanding how we make the best decisions about our water resources based on evidence and data.
Is It Safe to Travel Yet? Current Travel Guidelines for COVID-19
After a long year of being stuck inside, many people are eager to get out and travel. Becky Liu-Lastress shares advice to consider before planning your next trip.
Indianapolis: When Lead and Racism Are Both in the Water
Jason Kelly, Director of the IUPUI Arts and Humanities Institute (IAHI) partnered with Gabriel Filippelli and his research team on the Anthropocene Household project. This project will empower local Indiana communities with the knowledge and tools to overcome environmental racism.
The Indiana Commission for Higher Education and the 2021 Faculty Nominating Committee are now accepting applications for the next faculty member to serve on the Commission. Deadline: April 16. Learn more.
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Growing Places Indy is accepting applications for its Grow Getter's Program. The application period closes May 1, 2021, and applicants will be notified of acceptance in May. Applicants must be 18 years or older. Work will include onsite training, field trips, virtual learning, and self-paced activities. The Grow Getter’s Program offers needed resources for aspiring urban farmers.
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The Indiana Clinical and Translational Institute (CTSI) Access Technology Program has started a technology-based seminar series to inform investigators how existing or new technologies offered by core facilities could be useful in advancing their research. These seminars will be held on the 2nd and 4th Fridays of each month from 12 noon - 1:00 p.m. (EST).
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The IU School of Medicine Department of Microbiology and Immunology is hosting a virtual COVID-19 symposium on April 7. The purpose of this symposium is to get researchers together to exchange their ideas, preliminary data, resources, facilities, and to create new collaborations on COVID-19 research. Learn more.
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Achievements of IUPUI Center for TRIP Scholars
Dr. Amy Knopf Is Appointed to the National Academies Committee
Congratulations to Dr. Amy Knopf, Assistant Professor in the IUPUI School of Nursing, on being appointed to serve on the National Academies of Sciences, Engineering, and Medicine (NASCEM) Committee. The goal of this organization is to improve the representation and engagement of women and underrepresented ethnic groups in clinical trials and research to ultimately improve patient outcomes. The committee’s goals align closely with Dr. Knopf’s research agenda, which is focused on engaging underrepresented groups in clinical studies. During her five years at Indiana University, she has obtained $2.6 million in external funding to study how to engage marginalized populations in clinical trials for sensitive and stigmatizing health problems, such as HIV. A particular focus is on the engagement of minors in clinical trials. Learn more.
Become an IUPUI TRIP Scholar
Benefits include:
-You will be a valued member of an extensive network of other researchers/collaborators
-You will receive opportunities to showcase your research at IUPUI TRIP events
-You will receive promotional opportunities for your research inside and outside of the IUPUI community
to ultimately improve patient outcomes. The committee’s goals align closely with Dr. Knopf’s research agenda, which is focused on engaging underrepresented groups in clinical studies. During her five years at Indiana University, she has obtained $2.6 million in external funding to study how to engage marginalized populations in clinical trials for sensitive and stigmatizing health problems, such as HIV. A particular focus is on the engagement of minors in clinical trials.