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Whether we’re searching for Waldo or our keys in a room of clutter, we tap into a part of the frontal region of the brain when performing visual, goal-related tasks. Some of us do it well, whereas for others it’s a bit challenging. One West Virginia University researcher set out to investigate why, and what specifically this part of the brain, called the pre-supplementary motor area, does during searching.

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Clinical researchers across West Virginia have a new resource at their fingertips. In October, the West Virginia Clinical and Translational Science Institute is launching the Principal Investigators’ Academy, which is designed to provide guidance and direction to investigators conducting or planning to conduct clinical trials.

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In this free Research Commons workshop, we will discuss some common tools for increasing the visibility and impact of your research and go over some steps you can take to streamline the management of your online scholarly presence. This session is open to researchers at all career stages.