ORS News2Use Archives

The ORS News2Use newsletter is published quarterly by the Office of Research Services (ORS), providing pertinent information and updates about ORS services to the NIH community.
Fall 2023

ORS Director & Occupational Health & Safety Division Director Win HHS Secretary's COVID-19 Recognition

​Every year, HHS recognizes top individual and team performers for exceptional and meritorious achievements that contribute significantly to the Department's mission and goals.

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Check Out The International Services Strategic Plan Updates

NIH hosts approximately 1,800 scientists from around the world. The Division of International Services (DIS) collaborates closely with Institutes and Centers (IC) to facilitate the immigration process for these scientists to come to the NIH and conduct li

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What is QPSO? Why is it important?

​Do you want to exchange biological material (e.g., pathogens, clinical specimens, or tissue samples) with an international colleague? You should reach out to the NIH Quarantine Permit Service Office (QPSO) before you ship.

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I Am ORS Fall 2023

Barbara Raye is originally from Marion, South Carolina and serves as a Lieutenant at Paragon Systems Security at the NIH Bethesda Campus.

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Friendly Reminder About The NIH Alcohol Policy

The use of alcoholic beverages on public property is prohibited except, upon occasions and on property upon which the head of the responsible agency or his or her designee has for appropriate official uses granted an exemption in writing.

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Eurest Dining and Project SEARCH NIH Championing Inclusivity and Empowerment

Project SEARCH NIH is an initiative within the SEEC organization. It was established in 2010 to create unpaid internship opportunities for young adults with developmental disabilities.

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Celebrating Building 10A's Long Term Camaraderie Amongst Peers

​Bldg. 10A would like to recognize the following individuals for their long-standing dedication, all having started in 10A prior to the year 2000, and for their personal and professional commitment to help ensure the long-term vitality and success of our

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Metro Updates Their Lost & Found Policy

If you happen to misplace an item while traveling on the Metro, there's no need to fret! There's a chance that it may be recovered and returned to you.

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Wellness@NIH Updates & Events

The 30-Day Self-Care Challenge is designed to get ORS staff moving and motivated to create bites of healthy habits throughout your workdays and weeks leading into the holiday season.

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It's Broad Scope License Inspection Time

The NIH Broad Scope license covers our approval to possess and use radioactive materials for benchtop, animal, and clinical research. The last time this license was inspected was October 2021;

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Personnel Security Transitions to New System for Federal Background Investigations

The Defense Counterintelligence and Security Agency (DCSA) issued Federal Investigations Notice (FIN) 23-02 which announced that the government-wide system currently used for requesting federal background investigations, the Electronic Questionnaires for

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ORS Welcomes New Lead Interpreter

Hello, I'm Akilah Z. Richardson, and I'm thrilled to be a part of the NIH team as the new NIH Lead Interpreter on the Access Interpreting Services contract providing support to the ORS Interpreting Program Manager/ COR in the Events Management Branch.

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Navigate the Complexities of Publishing with Cabells Journalytics Medicine

Looking for guidance on where to submit your paper for publication? The NIH Library now has Cabells Journalytics Medicine, which can provide you with essential insights and the data needed to publish your research successfully.

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Mice Prevention Tips

​As the temperature continue to drop and we tend to complete more tasks in the office (eating lunch, snacking, storing food), the chances of being visited from unwanted pests rises.  Below are some tips to help you maneuver through the winter season while

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EndNote 21- Now Available from the NIH Library

Are you working on a paper or doing research? EndNote is a reference management tool that can help you save time, stay organized, collaborate with colleagues, and ultimately, get published

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