May 1st, or May Day, has been a holiday associated with the arrival of summer for millennia. But dancing around maypoles is not the only way that you can celebrate the day—it can also be a good day for those suffering from scrofula to petition for divine assistance. Scrofula is a disease that we don’t [Read more]
This is the second of a two-part series on effective scientific presentations. Part 1 covered the planning stages. A primer for slide design. Building a solid, consistent visual style may take effort up front, especially when you are starting, but it is a worthwhile investment. Once established, these elements can be reused and adapted for [Read more]
Are you considering working on a systematic review project over the summer? Becker Library provides a comprehensive systematic/scoping review service that can assist you! Here are a few things to keep in mind to help prepare for your project: Have questions?
Are you planning a text mining or AI project? Becker Library can help you find vendor policies on scraping and training and navigate questions around limitations on access or use. Before You Start To ensure continued, uninterrupted access to library databases for the university, it is essential to stay compliant with vendor policies. Before you [Read more]
Researchers across WashU now have full access to Overton, the world’s largest searchable policy database. Why use Overton? Curious about how to apply Overton data? See ICTS Publication Snapshot for 2024 and Telling Your Story. Want to learn more? Overton hosts regular 1-hour introductory webinars for current users looking for a refresher, or new users exploring [Read more]
ORCID Link displays on the NIH Biosketch Common Form Applicants may have noticed that the instructions for the new NIH Biosketch Common Form and Supplement no longer allow applicants to include the link to their My Bibliography so reviewers can view a full list of publications. Applicants are also limited to citing ten publications. However, [Read more]
What happens when you mix analysts, clinical research staff, directors, PhD students, marketing leaders, agile operations managers, and add walk-up songs and a Party Rocker? You get the first-ever DMS Trivia Challenge at Love Data Week 2026. Hosted by the Becker Data Management and Sharing (DMS) Team, the event brought together 11 teams representing roles [Read more]
The National Institutes of Health (NIH) will implement an updated format for Data Management and Sharing Plans (DMSPs) effective May 25, 2026 (NOT-OD-26-046). While the underlying 2023 NIH Data Management and Sharing Policy remains unchanged, this new format reflects NIH’s broader effort to reduce administrative burden and improve consistency in how plans are written, reviewed, [Read more]
Learn more about policy impact, a new initiative from ACAAI for authors who publish in Annals of Allergy, Asthma & Immunology, and readings related to ethical considerations in academic publishing including AI and guest editor practices.
Clear communication about vaccines is essential for helping people make informed decisions about their health. The Center for Health & Science Communication at Becker Library has compiled several resources to assist with effective vaccine communication. American Academy of Pediatrics – Talking with Vaccine Hesitant ParentsThis resource offers healthcare providers best practices when communicating with patients who [Read more]