September 16, 2014
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Most people, when they encounter poor service while dining out, will chalk up the problem to inexperience or ineptitude on the part of their server. A new Baylor study suggests, however, that when a waiter forgets an order or leaves … Continue reading
September 15, 2014
by Baylor OVPR
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IRB Fall Seminar Tuesday, September 16, 2014 3:30 p.m. Baylor Sciences Building, room A.108 The OVPR and the Institutional Review Board will present a seminar this fall intended to help faculty, administrators and department representatives become familiar with regulations and … Continue reading
September 15, 2014
by Baylor OVPR
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For most patients, hospitals are very safe environments in which to receive treatment and recover. However, despite hospitals’ best efforts, some patients, especially those with compromised immune systems, may be at risk of contracting dangerous infections. A particular group of germs … Continue reading
September 10, 2014
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One of the newest grant programs offered by the OVPR gives Baylor faculty a chance to collaborate with colleagues at other area institutions on biomedical research aimed at developing treatments for conditions that impact people around the world. The Collaborative … Continue reading
September 9, 2014
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In a recent post on his blog, NIH director Dr. Francis Collins discussed PubMed Commons, a new online resource that makes it easy for researchers to engage in online discussion with colleagues regarding scientific publications. Any scientist with at least … Continue reading
September 8, 2014
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The Office of the Vice Provost for Research has announced a change in the application and review procedures for proposals to the Arts & Humanities Faculty Research Program. Under the new procedure, AHFRP proposals will be evaluated twice per academic … Continue reading
September 5, 2014
by Baylor OVPR
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The NCAA and the U.S. Department of Defense have joined forces to carry out a research and awareness program aimed at enhancing the safety of student-athletes and service members. The partnership is intended to improve scientific understanding of concussions and … Continue reading
September 2, 2014
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The National Science Foundation’s Major Research Instrumentation (MRI) program provides funds for the acquisition or development of science or engineering instruments for research or research training. Because applications to the program are limited, the OVPR conducts an internal competition to … Continue reading