Identifying Research Directions in Sleep, Circadian Biology, and COVID-19
This workshop will explore the state of the science on COVID-19-related sleep and circadian biology research. The presenters will discuss critical findings and identify scientific questions for basic research, clinical investigations, and societal impact studies about sleep and the COVID-19 pandemic. They will also examine how the pandemic has affected sleep across populations, including its relationship to health disparities and sex and gender influences. The goal of this workshop is to identify knowledge gaps and research opportunities that should be prioritized in the interest of medicine, public health, and safety.For ...
Source: Videocast - All Events - July 14, 2021 Category: General Medicine Tags: Upcoming Events Source Type: video
Researchers have developed a way for deep learning neural networks to crunch data.
Increasingly, artificial intelligence systems known as deep learning neural networks are used to inform decisions vital to human health and safety. With support from NSF, researchers at MIT and Harvard have developed a quick way for a neural network to crunch data and output not just a prediction ...This is an NSF Multimedia Gallery item. (Source: NSF Multimedia Gallery)
Source: NSF Multimedia Gallery - December 7, 2020 Category: Science Source Type: video
Coping with the Mental Health Effects of COVID-19
NIH is striving to combat the COVID-19 pandemic through a multifaceted approach, by supporting groundbreaking science and research and by promoting the health and safety of NIH staff. This includes ensuring the resources and support needed to manage stress and promote mental health are available. To support this effort, NIH presented this lecture on coping with the mental health effects of the COVID-19 pandemic by Dr. George Everly, Ph.D., followed by a conversation with NIH Director, Dr. Francis Collins.
More information on mental health and coping with COVID-19 is available from the following federal agencies:
CDC: Me...
Source: Videocast - All Events - August 24, 2020 Category: General Medicine Tags: Upcoming Events Source Type: video
Advanced Technology Environmental and Education Center (Image 1)
Environmental health and safety technicians with the Advanced Technology Environmental and Education Center located at Eastern Iowa Community Colleges in Davenport, Iowa, approach a container while handling simulated hazardous material. [Image 1 of 2 related images. See (Source: NSF Multimedia Gallery)
Source: NSF Multimedia Gallery - June 12, 2019 Category: Science Source Type: video
Occupational Health and Safety Seminar Series: Managing the Holiday Blues
As part of the Safety Safety Seminar Series, Annie Norton, one the EAP Consultants at NIH will be doing a presentation titled " Managing the Holiday Blues. " Learn about the holiday blues through discussion of signs, symptoms and causes most commonly associated with this type of seasonal stress.Air date: 12/4/2018 12:00:00 PM (Source: Videocast - All Events)
Source: Videocast - All Events - November 26, 2018 Category: General Medicine Tags: Upcoming Events Source Type: video
Holiday Blues - Occupational Health and Safety Seminar
As part of the Safety Safety Seminar Series, Annie Norton, one the EAP Consultants at NIH EAP will be doing a presentation titled " Holiday Blues. "Air date: 12/4/2018 12:00:00 PM (Source: Videocast - All Events)
Source: Videocast - All Events - November 21, 2018 Category: General Medicine Tags: Upcoming Events Source Type: video
Occupational Health and Safety Seminar Series: The University of Hawaii at Manoa Explosion
Join us as we learn about the tragic explosion that occurred in a research lab at the University of Hawaii at Manoa.
The presenter, John Veitch, CIH, is the Chief of the Safety Operations and Support Branch in the Division of Occupational Health and Safety. He has worked at the NIH for nearly 8 years, starting as the safety officer supporting the Office of Research Facilities. During his time supporting ORF he received his professional certification as a Certified Industrial Hygienist. In 2013 he assumed the role of Branch Chief of SOSB, where his staff provides expert technical safety guidance to the NIH research communit...
Source: Videocast - All Events - November 8, 2016 Category: Journals (General) Tags: Upcoming Events Source Type: video
The University of Hawaii Tank Explosion: What Happened and What the NIH can learn from it
Join us as we learn about the tragic tank explosion that occurred in a research lab at the University of Hawaii at Manoa.
The presenter, John Veitch, CIH, is the Chief of the Safety Operations and Support Branch in the Division of Occupational Health and Safety. He has worked at the NIH for nearly 8 years, starting as the safety officer supporting the Office of Research Facilities. During his time supporting ORF he received his professional certification as a Certified Industrial Hygienist. In 2013 he assumed the role of Branch Chief of SOSB, where his staff provides expert technical safety guidance to the NIH research com...
Source: Videocast - All Events - November 7, 2016 Category: Journals (General) Tags: Upcoming Events Source Type: video
NBBTP Award Event Celebration 2015
Presented by: Deborah Wilson, DrPH, CBSP, RADM USPHS, Director Division of Occupational Health and Safety, Marcus Hodges, PhD. Fellowship DirectorCategory: SpecialAired date: 01/16/2015 (Source: Videocast - All Events)
Source: Videocast - All Events - January 20, 2015 Category: Journals (General) Tags: Past Events Source Type: video
Laboratory Laser Safety
Presented by: Matt Deptola, MBA, REHS/RS, Lieutenant in the United States Public Health Service, Office of Research Services (ORS), Division of Occupational Health and Safety, Office of Research Facilities Safety OfficerCategory: Occupational Health & Safety (NIH Only)Aired date: 01/23/2014 (Source: Videocast - All Events)
Source: Videocast - All Events - January 24, 2014 Category: Journals (General) Tags: Past Events Source Type: video
Laboratory Laser Safety
Employee Workplace Health and Safety Seminar Series
As part of the NIH Seminar Series focused on Employee Workplace Health and Safety, join us as we learn how to prevent and promote safety and awareness when using lasers in the laboratory.
The presenter, Matt Deptola, MBA, REHS/RS, is a Lieutenant in the United States Public Health Service detailed to the Office of Research Services (ORS), Division of Occupational Health and Safety as the Office of Research Facilities Safety Officer. LT Deptola also serves as the NIH Laser Safety program manager and industrial hygienist. He is an Environmental Health Officer with a degr...
Source: Videocast - All Events - January 22, 2014 Category: Journals (General) Tags: Upcoming Events Source Type: video
