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The Future of Scientific Conferencing

Join us on June 6, 7, and 11 for this virtual workshop. It will bring together diverse perspectives from multiple disciplines to explore advantages, barriers, gaps, and opportunities in the future of scientific conferencing for the behavioral and social sciences. Register now!

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A Q&A with WALS Lecturer Jenny Tung on her research with primates and advice for aspiring scientists

In her latest blog, Dr. Simoni chats with WALS Lecturer Jenny Tung, Ph.D. Learn more about Dr. Tung's background, career, and research.

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2024 NIH Director's Wednesday Afternoon Lecture Series (WALS)

Please join us on May 1, 2024 at 2 p.m. ET for a WALS lecture featuring Jenny Tung, Ph.D. She will explore how insights from non-human primates can deepen our understanding of the human condition.

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May 1
[NIH WALS] Health, Lifespans, and Fitness are all Affected by Social and Environmental Stressors: Jenny Tung, Ph.D. 
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June 6, 7, 11
The Future of Scientific Conferencing – A Workshop
Virtual
July 23
The Intersection of Social Science, Aging, and Health Disparities: Rebeca Wong, Ph.D.
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BSSR Spotlights

A New Model for Studying Social Isolation and Health in People with Serious Mental Illnesses 

Linkages between long-term nursing home stay, chronic pain, and social isolation

Deep Neural Network algorithm successfully predicts incident cardiovascular disease in non-Hispanic Black adults, indicating significance of social determinants of health

BSSR Accomplishments

Obsessive-Compulsive Disorder

Obsessive-Compulsive Disorder

Many people that are diagnosed with OCD experience serious impairment in areas such as meeting work obligations, household maintenance, and social and intimate relationships. BSSR has been pivotal in developing interventions that can reduce OCD symptoms long-term.

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