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Official @twitter account for Michael Borda, PhD Associate Vice Provost for Research and Exec. Director of Strategic Initiatives. @Penn @pennovpr

University City, Philadelphia
Joined May 2018
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I am proud to be part of our community, and I know we need to keep having these difficult conversations to make it even better. I will continue to listen, learn and act. You have my commitment to make sure this moment becomes movement of true change. – at Pennsylvania, USA
Join @Penn Provost Wendell Pritchett, @PennMedicine Dean Larry Jameson & @UPenn_OID Vice Dean @EveJuliet for a virtual PSOM community dialogue on racism, racial justice & social equity today at 5pm bit.ly/30mdDQQ
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Today the University entered Phase I of research resumption. We are continuing to update research.upenn.edu/resources… with important resources and guidance, like how to procure PPE, new COVID training, a summary of the Phase-In, forms, checklists and more.
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Penn Today spoke with the Vice Provost for Research Dawn Bonnell about Phase I of research resumption, how it will inform future reopening efforts, and how researchers across campus are engaged in slowly, and safely, resuming their work. @Penn_Today penntoday.upenn.edu/news/pha…
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Though fully remote this year, the Pennovation Accelerator - 2020 Vision for Your Company - is open for applications. Follow the link below in the @PennovationWork tweet TO APPLY!!!!
Looking ahead ➡️ Applications for this summer's Pennovation Accelerator, 2020 Vision for Your Company, are now open through 4/24! @PCIventures Don't miss out on an opportunity to develop your business strategy and cultivate your network. Learn more: bit.ly/PennovationAccel20
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Getting #COVID19 under control isn't only the best thing for humanity; it’s also the best way to restart the economy Read more @washingtonpost by me and @davegrande @PennLDI The only way to ‘reopen the economy’ is to stop the spread of the coronavirus washingtonpost.com/outlook/2…
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Today, the University issued new travel and event policies related to the COVID-19 outbreak. As part of the response, Penn has also launched a website to provide up-to-the-minute information and communications associated with COVID-19. coronavirus.upenn.edu
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Federal science agencies vary in their foreign disclosure requirements. Here are some excellent suggestions from @TheScientistLLC on how researchers can follow the rules. the-scientist.com/news-opini…
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Mini robots map ocean currents. Brain stimulation reduces violence. "Organs-on-a-Chip" land on the intl space station. Mid-day naps benefit us. Why we sleep more when sick. Some of our innovative research highlighted in @ResearchAtPenn 2020 publication. research.upenn.edu/wp-conten…
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Check out what’s happening with @Penn's Research Excellence Initiative! Updates on training output from Symposium on Research Credibility & Excellence, our Electronic Research Notebooks program, the Training Task Force, & a Resource Hub launching Q2 2020. research.upenn.edu/update-on…
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Our Research Excellence Initiative is supporting the highest levels of research credibility & integrity with activities like the Fall 2018 Philadelphia Symposium, Electronic Lab Notebooks, Training Task Force, & Research Resource Hub (Spring 2020). More @ research.upenn.edu/resources…
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Vice Provost for Research Dr. Dawn Bonnell is discussing @Penn’s academic climate action successes and future goals at the launch of the @Penn Climate and Sustainability Action Plan 3.0. @GreenPenn
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Electronic Research Notebook Days in September! LabArchives will be on-site to provide in-person training for Penn researchers and instructors on September 19th and 20th! Detailed schedule and registration on our site. research.upenn.edu/research-…
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We are searching for a new Director of Research Protections to oversee our IRBs, human research regulations, ethics, and compliance, among many other duties. Learn more here. wd1.myworkdaysite.com/en-US/…
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Thanks to everyone, and a special Bat thanks and shout-out to @akaur0, @PennOVPR, @MikeOVPR, @PennHealthTech, @UCScienceCenter, @ic3401, @bftp_sep, @WhartonEntrep, @StartupPhil for helping us get the word out on the Singh Seed Grant Competition. Apologies if I missed anyone.
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Check out the new Research at Penn 2019 publication, highlighting breakthrough studies in climate change, heart muscles, criminal justice, breast cancer, binge eating, Facebook, skin color...and puppies! research.upenn.edu/wp-conten…
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Great to see Dr. Matthew Miller (@MattJMillz) profiled in the @PhillyTrib last week. Matt is one of @PennOVPR's Postdoctoral Diversity Fellows working in the City and Regional Planning Department at @PennDesign. @Penn bit.ly/BlackScholarMakesMark…
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Two May graduates are the winners of the 2018 President’s Innovation Prize. Working at @PennovationWork Center, the pair is hoping to gain FDA approval for their glaucoma-treating, nanotechnology-based device, VisiPlate, & bring it to market by 2022. bit.ly/2B8hzI6
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.@penn President Amy Gutmann and Philadelphia @MayorKenney launching the new ⁦@JNJInnovation⁩ JPod with seven @penn startups, five with ⁦@PennEngineers⁩ students and faculty. @PennPCI⁩ ⁦⁦@PennovationWork⁩ ⁦@PennOVPR⁩
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Have you heard? #JLABS is coming to the city of Brotherly Love! Check out the the newest extension of @JNJInnovation with our newest #JPOD with @Pennovation bit.ly/2qekLM6
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