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#ABSTRACT WRITING 101! Abstract-writing can be confusing for many of us, especially if it's your first time writing one. Here's a quick guide on how to write an abstract! (warning: long thread ahead!) #ResearchDevelopment #AcademicChatter #ResearchPrep

Hey faculty! As someone who just read 500 letters of rec (as grad admissions chair), I’m here to tell you that no one EVER uses the adjective “courteous” to recommend a white man. Please think more carefully about the gendered and racialized way you speak about strong students.

3,644 health-care workers have been immunized in the Lower Mainland. Dr. Henry says vaccine deliveries have arrived in every health authority in B.C. #COVID19BC

@grantsfacilitat @lussieric @BCCHresearch @WomensResearch Thank you so much Dawn!

⚠️We’ve received reports of a COVID-19 text message scam. If you receive a text message from the BC Centre for Disease Control with a COVID-19 test result but haven't been tested, it is fake. Official text message results all come from the same 5-digit number, not a phone number.

Day 1/6: I’ve been nominated by @grantsfacilitat to produce a picture a day for 7 days to illustrate my daily life (no people). Copy these words, add a photo and repeat the challenge. Today I nominate: anyone who wants to do the tag!

Our friends @Womensresearch are looking for people of any gender aged 25-44, who live in BC to participate in a COVID-19 research study. This study involves an online survey and an at-home test for COVID-19 antibodies. To learn more: whri.org/covid-19-respp… #BC #Covid19response

Celebrate safely: ✅ stay local ✅ plan holiday dinners for your household or core bubble only ✅ hold virtual gift unwrappings and celebrations ✅ partake in virtual religious services ✅ go for a walk with your household to see neighbourhood light displays (2/3) #CovidBC

What are the steps to follow to develop a vaccine? What is a clinical trial? What needs to be assessed? Get information on the vaccine development and approval process in Canada at: ow.ly/5c2N50CH7Eg

Important clarification regarding the new Lower Mainland #COVID19 order. No social gatherings with non-household *at all.* That means outdoors, at restaurants, in your home. "Household," however can include immediate family or close friend you see every day.

Do you know how to recognize the signs of an opioid, stimulant or alcohol overdose? Learn more about how to recognize and respond to overdoses from @towardtheheart: ow.ly/Wy4P50C6gYd

A mental health guide to coping with lockdown in the winter

Today I stopped by our beloved community health center Plaza Del Sol (@Urbanhealthplan) to get my flu shot! How do flu shots help COVID response? 🦠 Lower flu cases ➡️ fewer flu-related hospitalizations ➡️ more free beds for COVID treatment. If you can, get your flu shot!

We are seeking #youth 13-18y/o living with chronic #headaches and/or #migraines to share their expertise to co-design studies to improve #pain. Come join us! More info▶️bit.ly/3846usl #ItDoesntHaveToHurt

Came across this graphic today and wanted to share! Super relevant during this new normal of working from home 🏠🤓 #selfcare #WFH credit: bumble buzz

#AcademicTwitter: I used to be a horrible scientific writer. I was paralyzed by writing anxiety & it took me FOREVER to write papers. Last year I published 14 scientific articles (8 first, 2 second, 2 senior-author) & 2 book chapters. A thread⬇️on how I became more productive:

I'm also very excited to announce that I will be staying on as a PT grants assistant! Looking forward to learning more about and assisting in #ResearchDevelopment 🧠 I'll continue to use this account to share resources until the next intern takes over! 💜

I am so #Thankful for everything I've learned and everyone I met during these past 4 months as a summer intern! Thank you to @grantsfacilitat @BCCHresearch + TE + the team. Only met everyone in person once due to the pandemic but still felt so welcomed and accepted from day 1!