Down syndrome

Global Down Syndrome Foundation is Proud to Support Cheeky Awareness Video “Assume That I Can” Taking the Internet by Storm

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Monday, March 18, 2024
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Denver, CO, March 18, 2024 (GLOBE NEWSWIRE) -- The Global Down Syndrome Foundation (GLOBAL) is proud to support the international awareness campaign video, “ Assume That I Can ,” that is taking the internet by storm!

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  • Denver, CO, March 18, 2024 (GLOBE NEWSWIRE) -- The Global Down Syndrome Foundation (GLOBAL) is proud to support the international awareness campaign video, “ Assume That I Can ,” that is taking the internet by storm!
  • The breakout star of the campaign video is “Champions” actress Madison Tevlin who received GLOBAL’s highest honor, the Quincy Jones Exceptional Advocacy Award in 2023.
  • World Down Syndrome Day was promulgated by the United Nations in 2012 and is celebrated in 190 countries.
  • To learn more about the Global Down Syndrome Foundation and World Down Syndrome Day, visit www.globaldownsyndrome.org/world-down-syndrome-day-month .

Global Down Syndrome Foundation Launches Matching “21 for 21” Campaign for World Down Syndrome Day with Support from the Safeway Foundation

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Thursday, March 14, 2024
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World Down Syndrome Day was promulgated by the United Nations in 2012 and is celebrated in 190 countries.

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  • World Down Syndrome Day was promulgated by the United Nations in 2012 and is celebrated in 190 countries.
  • To learn more about the Global Down Syndrome Foundation and World Down Syndrome Day, visit www.globaldownsyndrome.org/world-down-syndrome-day-month .
  • The Global Down Syndrome Foundation (GLOBAL) is the largest non-profit in the U.S. working to save lives and dramatically improve health outcomes for people with Down syndrome.
  • GLOBAL’s widely circulated medical publications include GLOBAL Medical Care Guidelines for Adults with Down Syndrome , Prenatal & Newborn Down Syndrome Information , and the award-winning Down Syndrome World™ magazine.

AC Immune Reports Full Year 2023 Financial Results and Provides a Corporate Update

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Thursday, March 14, 2024
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Dr. Andrea Pfeifer, CEO of AC Immune SA, commented: “We made significant progress in 2023 advancing our three innovative active immunotherapy programs in Phase 2 clinical trials in Alzheimer’s and Parkinson’s diseases.

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  • Dr. Andrea Pfeifer, CEO of AC Immune SA, commented: “We made significant progress in 2023 advancing our three innovative active immunotherapy programs in Phase 2 clinical trials in Alzheimer’s and Parkinson’s diseases.
  • Six-month Abeta positron emission tomography (PET) imaging results are expected in Q2 2024, and 12-month Abeta-PET data are expected in H2 2024.
  • Comm., 2023) showed that AC Immune’s wholly-owned a-syn-PET tracer ACI-12589 can detect a-syn pathology in multiple system atrophy (MSA) and differentiate MSA from other a-synucleinopathies.
  • PI-2620 was discovered and developed using the Morphomer® platform as part of a research collaboration between AC Immune and Life Molecular Imaging.

Global Down Syndrome Foundation Applauds House Energy & Commerce Committee for Advancing Legislation to Authorize Down Syndrome Research Program at NIH

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Tuesday, March 12, 2024
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7406), which would authorize the INvestigation of Co-occurring conditions across the Lifespan to Understand Down syndromE (INCLUDE) Project at the National Institutes of Health (NIH).

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  • 7406), which would authorize the INvestigation of Co-occurring conditions across the Lifespan to Understand Down syndromE (INCLUDE) Project at the National Institutes of Health (NIH).
  • The legislation will formally authorize a trans-NIH structure to ensure that major crosscutting issues and opportunities within Down syndrome research are identified and allow for multiple institutes to collaborate on a research plan.
  • This will enable institute coordination to plan, fund, and share and disseminate research results that aim to improve health outcomes for those with Down syndrome.
  • To read about the impactful research that the INCLUDE Project has funded visit the NIH Down Syndrome Coordinating Center Website at: https://includedcc.org/.

Velsera and Flywheel Team up to Support Multimodal Imaging Genomics Research

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Thursday, April 4, 2024
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Combining their capabilities, Velsera, Flywheel, and D3b were able to manage, harmonize, and analyze large datasets in a cloud-based platform.

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  • Combining their capabilities, Velsera, Flywheel, and D3b were able to manage, harmonize, and analyze large datasets in a cloud-based platform.
  • The Velsera team created interoperability standards that allow platforms to communicate with each other and make large-scale data access transparent to the user.
  • “Linking our Flywheel Core Platform with Velsera’s CAVATICA platform facilitates an unparalleled ability to perform advanced, multimodal data analysis in a cloud environment,” said Travis Richardson, Chief Strategist at Flywheel.
  • Using data from D3b, teams were able to analyze the combination of extracted imaging features on the Flywheel Core Platform.

78% of caregivers working full time expect their employers to provide benefits supporting them as caregivers, survey finds

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Wednesday, April 3, 2024
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The survey examined the whole-person wellness challenges of caregiving and what benefits from employers would be most helpful.

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  • The survey examined the whole-person wellness challenges of caregiving and what benefits from employers would be most helpful.
  • I eat standing up and doing other things in between bites.” – survey respondent
    45% of caregivers said their caregiving responsibilities impact their physical wellness.
  • 78% of caregivers expect their employers to provide benefits and resources to support them as caregivers, and 73% of caregivers look to their employers to find support for their roles as caregivers.
  • 82% of caregivers said their employers offer flexible working locations, and 76% of them said they have used flexible working locations for caregiving duties.

Washington Trust Recognizes Employees at Annual Celebration

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Wednesday, March 27, 2024
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WESTERLY, R.I., March 27, 2024 /PRNewswire/ -- Washington Trust recently recognized six employees for their exceptional leadership, teamwork, and community service during the company's annual Employee Fest. To celebrate the employees, the Washington Trust Charitable Foundation made donations totaling $6,000 to local nonprofit organizations chosen by the award winners.

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  • WESTERLY, R.I., March 27, 2024 /PRNewswire/ -- Washington Trust recently recognized six employees for their exceptional leadership, teamwork, and community service during the company's annual Employee Fest.
  • To celebrate the employees, the Washington Trust Charitable Foundation made donations totaling $6,000 to local nonprofit organizations chosen by the award winners.
  • "We are proud to honor these outstanding employees for their extraordinary service," said Edward O.
  • The Spirit of Washington Trust Award was presented to the following employees for customer service excellence, teamwork, high standards of performance, dedication, and service to others:
    Spirit of Washington Trust Award: Peter Curtis, Senior Documentation Specialist, Loan Operations, directed a $1,000 donation to St. Michael's School in Pawcatuck, CT
    Spirit of Washington Trust Award: Jenny Mistrik, Officer and Westerly McQuade's Branch Manager, directed a $1,000 donation to the Frank Olean Center in Westerly, RI
    Spirit of Washington Trust Award: Diane Lynch, Vice President, Consumer Lending, directed a $1,000 donation to the Down Syndrome Society of Rhode Island in Warwick, RI
    In 2023, Washington Trust employees volunteered more than 8,100 hours of their time with local nonprofit organizations.

City Wide Franchise Donates More Than $580,000 to GiGi's Playhouse

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Thursday, March 21, 2024
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CHARLESTON, S.C., March 21, 2024 /PRNewswire/ -- City Wide Facility Solutions, the nation's leading commercial facility management company, raised more than $580,000 for GiGi's Playhouse at its annual franchise convention in Charleston.

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  • CHARLESTON, S.C., March 21, 2024 /PRNewswire/ -- City Wide Facility Solutions, the nation's leading commercial facility management company, raised more than $580,000 for GiGi's Playhouse at its annual franchise convention in Charleston.
  • City Wide's mission is to create a Ripple Effect by positively impacting the people and communities it supports.
  • Franchisees from more than 100 City Wide franchise locations came together to support the organization, which was selected by City Wide Facility Solutions of Charleston, as part of their ongoing partnership and support of the nonprofit.
  • They provide vital resources for children, adults, and families impacted by Down Syndrome," said Rick Cobden, owner of City Wide Facility Solutions of Charleston.

MARCH 21 - WORLD DOWN SYNDROME DAY "ASSUME THAT I CAN"

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Monday, March 18, 2024
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For World Down Syndrome Day, the Canadian Down Syndrome Society and CoorDown presents "ASSUME THAT I CAN" an international awareness campaign to #EndTheStereotypes.

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  • For World Down Syndrome Day, the Canadian Down Syndrome Society and CoorDown presents "ASSUME THAT I CAN" an international awareness campaign to #EndTheStereotypes.
  • The film demonstrates that if people with Down syndrome are supported with effective teaching strategies, assistance, and diverse experiences they are more likely to succeed.
  • Leading up to March 21, CDSS and its partners will share real experiences of individuals with Down syndrome and their families on social media worldwide.
  • CDSS hopes that on March 21st, the world will join them in creating a single, global voice calling to #EndTheStereotypes.

Baylor Genetics to Share Scientific and Clinical Insights on AI, Precision Diagnostics, Carrier Screening and More in 11 Presentations at ACMG 2024

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Monday, March 4, 2024
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HOUSTON, March 04, 2024 (GLOBE NEWSWIRE) -- Baylor Genetics, a clinical diagnostic laboratory at the forefront of genetic testing, will showcase its latest advancements and research discoveries at the American College of Medical Genetics and Genomics (ACMG) Annual Clinical Genetics Meeting on March 12-16 in Toronto, Canada.

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  • The presentations shed light on cutting-edge developments in genetic analysis, diagnostic interpretation, and clinical results, underscoring Baylor Genetics’ mission to translate scientific innovation into accessible clinical solutions that improve patient outcomes and advance precision diagnostics.
  • "These presentations reflect our ongoing commitment to advancing the field of genetics and empowering patients, providers, and partners with insights and innovations to transform healthcare and improve lives."
  • Customers and partners interested in attending the breakfast can request an invitation and register here or inquire onsite at the Baylor Genetics booth.
  • Learn more about ACMG’s Annual Clinical Genetics Meeting through the conference website and visit the Baylor Genetics’ website to explore the company’s genetic testing capabilities.