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  Tessier-Lavigne matter shows why running a lab is a full-time job 19 JUL 2023   BY H. HOLDEN THORP 2 MIN READ The recent news that Marc Tessier-Lavigne is stepping down as president of Stanford University following an investigation into practices in his laboratory is sending shock waves across the scientific community. Much will be written about this apparent fall of a scientific superhero who managed to break ground in neuroscience, launch a huge and successful company (Denali Therapeutics), run research for Genentech, and serve as president of both Rockefeller University and Stanford. Kudos likely will be heaped on  Theo Baker , a rising sophomore student journalist who boldly triggered the investigation of a scientific titan. Tessier-Lavigne will be blamed for his vigorous and sometimes bombastic denials of scientific misconduct ( here ,  here , and  here ), which while perhaps technically correct, don’t read well in light of a report that says his lab cult...

MaineHealth Corporate Policy   This policy was approved jointly by MaineHealth (MH) member organizations and applies to each of the entities below: MaineHealth Corporate, Maine Medical Center, MaineHealth Medical Group, Southern Maine Health Care, LincolnHealth, Franklin Memorial Hospital, Mid Coast Hospital, Stephens Memorial Hospital, Pen Bay Medical Center, Waldo County General Hospital, Memorial Hospital, Spring Harbor Hospital (Maine Behavioral Healthcare), MaineHealth Care at Home, and NorDx.  Policy Title: MH Gender Identity/Expression Policy (search word: Gender, Identity, Transition Plan Checklist)  Policy Summary: It is the policy of MaineHealth to strives to foster a workplace environment that is equitable and inclusive of all persons, including our team members who are transgender, non-binary, or who express as gender non-conforming. (see Equal Employment Opportunity & Harassment Policy)  This policy sets forth MaineHealth’s expectations with...

  Career and Professional Development News July 26, 2023   NEWS AND EVENTS   Van Andel Institute Postdoc Preview September 21 - 23, 2023 Register here . Van Andel Institute again will offer our fully funded Postdoc Preview event on Sept. 21–23, 2023. Postdoc Preview helps prospective postdocs determine if VAI will be a good fit for them. The deadline to apply is July 30. VAI also offers fully funded individual visits year-round. For more information, see the  website . View All Events   POSTDOC OPPORTUNITIES     Postdoctoral Fellowship in Labs of Cognitive Neuroscience, Boston Children’s Hospital/Harvard School of Medicine (Charles A. Nelson, Ph.D.) The Laboratories of Cognitive Neuroscience, under the direction of Charles A. Nelson, Ph.D., seek several highly qualified postdoctoral scientists with an interest in neurodevelopment and expertise in early adversity. Postdocs will have the opportunity to engage in various studies, both domestic and international. Eligible postdocs...

  Regulatory Changes & Guidance Updates - July 25, 2023 MaineHealth Government Affairs’ Regulatory Changes & Guidance Updates is an internal newsletter that will be distributed weekly including highlights, policy changes, and other pertinent announcements from the state and federal governments. Please note that any formal submissions to the state or federal government on behalf of MaineHealth are coordinated by the Government Affairs Team. If you would like to submit comments or respond to any of the announcements shared through these weekly updates, please email   Katie.Harris@maine health.org   for guidance. State & Federal Rulemaking Federal: None this week. State: Maine CDC  issued  a notice of proposed rulemaking on July 19 to amend Immunization Requirements for Healthcare Workers; 10-144 CMR chapter 264. The proposed change would COVID-19 from the list of vaccine preventable diseases for which Designated Healthcare Facility employees must show...