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.
Summer 2019

DSEIS Extends New Equipment Sales Procurement Deadline

Need to purchase new lab equipment and/or instruments before the end of FY19 but worried about those pesky end-of-fiscal year deadlines? Don’t fret.

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ORS Annual Report 2018

In July, the Office of Director released its Annual Report for 2018. The 2018 ORS annual report highlights just a fraction of our accomplishments over the past year.

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I AM ORS: Summer 2019

The Office of Research Services (ORS) is comprised of a diverse portfolio of services that support the NIH mission.

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2019 Irradiator Refresher Training Deadline

Did you know that over 500 NIH employees across 12 different ICs are approved as irradiator users?  Are you one of them? 

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Science Education Video Collections Available from the NIH Library

NIH staff may use SAGE Data Science and JoVE Science Education video collections to stay up to date on scientific fundamentals and/or best practices for data analysis. Over 3,200 videos are available at the NIH Library.

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DRS Helps NIH's First Targeted Thorium Conjugate Patient

On July 23, the first targeted thorium conjugate patient in the United States was treated at the NIH.  This event was the culmination of over 18 months of collaboration with Bayer, the National Cancer Institute (NCI), Clinical Center, and Division of Radi

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September is National Yoga Month

In celebration of National Yoga Month, the Division of Amenities and Transportation Services, in partnership with the R&W Fitness Center, will be offering free yoga-related events

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Second NIH Community Shred Event a Big Success

Back by popular demand, the second NIH community shred drive was held on June 20 in front of Building 1.

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A New Spin on Equipment Sales and Services

New model centrifuges and microplate readers were on display June 27 in the Building 10 South Lobby.

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DIS Pilots Training Program for Administrators

The Division of International Services (DIS) is piloting a new initiative in August on the NIH main campus for administrators, who are new to DIS case processing and working with foreign nationals.

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DRS Receives Feedback from NRC Inspection

As NIH radiation workers may recall, the Nuclear Regulatory Commission (NRC) inspected the Bethesda (and Poolesville and Rockville and NIAID/IRF and Baltimore campuses) over the course of five days in May.

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Do you Need Help Paying for Child Care?

On March 1, ORS raised the annual Adjusted Gross Income (AGI) cap from $75,000 to $80,000 for participation in the NIH Child Care Subsidy Program. 

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Beating the Heat

It is a typical summer in the Washington-D.C area with hot weather and high humidity, so be sure to listen to your local weather and news channels, use common sense and take a minute to review the following tips.  

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Pipette Tune-up Service Assures Perfect Pipette Performance

The DSEIS Laboratory Equipment Maintenance and Repair Branch hosted a weeklong pipette calibration and repair clinic in July.

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DRS Participates in FEMA Drill

Imagine if a hurricane blew through the area resulting in the pile-up of multiple vehicles affected by flooding, strong winds, or even a bridge collapse.

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National Work and Family Month in October

Join us for National Work and Family Month in October. Save the date for the WorkLife@NIH Information Fair (in conjunction with the NIH Community Market) on Tuesday, October 22, in Building 10, South Lobby, from 11:00 a.m. to 1:00 p.m.

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The Building 45 Mailroom is Closed

After many years of service, the Division of Mail Management Services (DMMS) mailroom in Building 45 has closed. 

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