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What Are The Experts Saying About Food Additives Ban Proposals?

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Monday, April 8, 2024
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This prompts the question: What are the qualified experts saying?

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  • This prompts the question: What are the qualified experts saying?
  • "It's time for our nation's food safety experts to flex their expertise and drive the conversation, because maintaining FDA's role as the ultimate authority and regulator in ensuring food safety is critical for our country."
  • February 16, 2024
    Institute of Food Technologists Chief Science and Technology Officer Bryan Hitchcock: "Food additives not only help improve shelf life and reduce microbiological growth but help ensure a safe and affordable food supply while also reducing food loss and waste."
  • "Usurping FDA's authority does nothing but create a state-by-state patchwork of inconsistent state requirements that increase food costs, create confusion around food safety, and erode consumer confidence in our food supply."

FORE Awards $900,000 in New Grants to Improve Access to Lifesaving Medications for Opioid Use Disorder in Pharmacies Nationwide

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Tuesday, December 5, 2023
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To improve access to medications for opioid use disorder, the Foundation for Opioid Response Efforts (FORE) today announced $900,000 in new grants.

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  • To improve access to medications for opioid use disorder, the Foundation for Opioid Response Efforts (FORE) today announced $900,000 in new grants.
  • The University of Rhode Island is receiving $455,797 to train pharmacists in Connecticut and Ohio to prescribe and dispense medications for opioid use disorder.
  • These latest grants continue FORE’s work to accelerate the ability of pharmacies to provide care to patients with opioid use disorder.
  • Since its founding in 2018, FORE has awarded grants totaling $40,113,091 to address the opioid and overdose crisis.

Trailblazing the Future of Healthy Aging Science: Timeline® Hosts the First Global Urolithin A Summit With a Full-day Virtual Experience

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Friday, November 3, 2023
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On November 7th, the first global Urolithin A Scientific Summit, brought to the world stage by Timeline , is set to present paradigm-shifting research in the field of longevity.

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  • On November 7th, the first global Urolithin A Scientific Summit, brought to the world stage by Timeline , is set to present paradigm-shifting research in the field of longevity.
  • Led by experts in the scientific community, the virtual summit, open to the general public, practitioners, and scientists, will highlight the latest research in aging, particularly focusing on Urolithin A—a breakthrough postbiotic natural molecule with a meaningful impact on health.
  • Urolithin A stands at the forefront of healthy aging with its unique potential to target several of the most important hallmarks of aging.
  • “Timeline has always been at the cutting edge and this event marks a significant milestone in our journey of raising the bar in longevity, nutrition and skin health science.”

Rhode Island Set to Welcome 300+ Businesses and 35+ Economic Development Agencies as State Plays Host to 2023 Go Global Awards

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Monday, October 30, 2023
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Rhode Island Commerce, in partnership with the International Trade Council, is set to welcome hundreds of business and economic development leaders from around the world at next week’s 2023 Go Global Awards .

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  • Rhode Island Commerce, in partnership with the International Trade Council, is set to welcome hundreds of business and economic development leaders from around the world at next week’s 2023 Go Global Awards .
  • “The purpose of this annual event is to encourage international partnerships that lead to creating jobs and economic opportunities.
  • "The Go Global Awards stand as a catalyst, bringing together government and enterprises with global trade, procurement, and foreign direct investment ambitions.
  • The State of Rhode Island, our gracious host this year, offers an exceptional backdrop for this convergence," noted Ranjani Rangan, Chairperson of the International Trade Council.

University of Rhode Island and The Organic Center to partner on major OREI food safety research grant

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Wednesday, October 4, 2023
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Washington, D.C., Oct. 04, 2023 (GLOBE NEWSWIRE) -- The University of Rhode Island and The Organic Center are pleased to announce a new collaboration on an important new organic food safety research project, enabled by a $3.5 million grant recently awarded through the U.S. Department of Agriculture’s Organic Agriculture Research and Extension Initiative (OREI) research program.

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  • Washington, D.C., Oct. 04, 2023 (GLOBE NEWSWIRE) -- The University of Rhode Island and The Organic Center are pleased to announce a new collaboration on an important new organic food safety research project, enabled by a $3.5 million grant recently awarded through the U.S. Department of Agriculture’s Organic Agriculture Research and Extension Initiative (OREI) research program.
  • Food safety is of paramount importance for every organic grower, but organic produce and specialty crop growers can face unique challenges in trying to meet both National Organic Program standards and multiple food safety requirements.
  • That assessment identified food safety as a top production challenge for organic farmers both in terms of operational and administrative barriers.
  • We have robust policies designed to deliver safe, organic food through the National Organic Program and the Food Safety Modernization Act.

HeartBeam Appoints Richa Gujarati and Pooja Chatterjee to Senior Management Team

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Tuesday, September 26, 2023
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Richa Gujarati has over 13 years of experience collecting market-level insights and translating them into business needs, driving overall product portfolio and go-to-market strategy.

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  • Richa Gujarati has over 13 years of experience collecting market-level insights and translating them into business needs, driving overall product portfolio and go-to-market strategy.
  • Prior to joining HeartBeam, Richa was Vice President of Product & Go-To-Market Strategy at NextSense.
  • Pooja Chatterjee brings over 15 years of extensive clinical leadership experience in the medical device industry.
  • Gujarati will have direct responsibility for product roadmap and go-to-market strategy and execution at HeartBeam.

IGT Congratulates Michelle Carney for Receiving the Major Peter J. O'Connell Lottery Industry Lifetime Achievement Award

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Thursday, August 10, 2023
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LONDON, Aug. 10, 2023 /PRNewswire/ -- International Game Technology PLC ("IGT") (NYSE: IGT) announced today that Michelle Carney, the Company's Vice President of Global Lottery Marketing will be honored with Public Gaming Research Institute's (PGRI) Major Peter J. O'Connell Lottery Industry Lifetime Achievement Award. PGRI will recognize Carney with this award at its upcoming PGRI Lottery Expo Nashville on September 12.

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  • LONDON, Aug. 10, 2023 /PRNewswire/ -- International Game Technology PLC ("IGT") (NYSE: IGT) announced today that Michelle Carney, the Company's Vice President of Global Lottery Marketing will be honored with Public Gaming Research Institute's (PGRI) Major Peter J. O'Connell Lottery Industry Lifetime Achievement Award.
  • Established in 1993, the Major Peter J. O'Connell Lottery Industry Lifetime Achievement Award honors individuals who have distinguished themselves throughout their careers with important lottery industry contributions.
  • Michelle is an exceptional lottery marketing leader, and we congratulate her for being recognized for the Lottery Industry Lifetime Achievement Award."
  • "I am truly honored to be receiving the Lottery Industry Lifetime Achievement Award, especially given its ties to my home state as its named after fellow Rhode Islander, the late Major Peter J. O'Connell," said Carney.

MikeWorldWide Partners with the University of Rhode Island to Create Social Media Research Program for Aspiring Communications Professionals

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Wednesday, March 1, 2023
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NEW YORK, March 1, 2023 /PRNewswire/ -- MikeWorldWide, one of the world's leading independent, integrated public relations agencies, announced today the launch of the Social Media Research Lab program in collaboration with the University of Rhode Island's Harrington School of Communication and Media. With the guidance and support of URI faculty, four students will work part-time as an extension of MikeWorldWide's insights and analytics team. 

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  • NEW YORK, March 1, 2023 /PRNewswire/ -- MikeWorldWide , one of the world's leading independent, integrated public relations agencies, announced today the launch of the Social Media Research Lab program in collaboration with the University of Rhode Island's Harrington School of Communication and Media.
  • "Today's most gifted undergraduates possess knowledge and experience that our industry needs to be accessing right now," says Bret Werner, president of MikeWorldWide.
  • "The collaboration with MWW for our Social Media Research Lab program will help to bridge the gap between theory and practice for students contemplating a career in communications," says Ammina Kothari, Director of Harrington School of Communication and Media at the of University of Rhode Island.
  • I have learned so much, and I am excited to continue expanding my knowledge through such a great program," added Gianni Martira, a first-year graduate student at URI and Social Media Research Lab participant.

Uber Continues Campus Safety Initiatives Through Discounted Trips at 10 Colleges Across the US

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Friday, January 27, 2023
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SAN FRANCISCO, Jan. 27, 2023 /PRNewswire/ -- As students return to college campuses after winter break, Uber (NYSE:UBER) is doubling down on its commitment to raising awareness of rideshare safety. Uber has partnered with It's On Us and IACLEA to develop rideshare safety tips which are shared in-app with riders picked up or dropped off at more than 2,000 US college campuses.

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  • Uber partners with It's On Us and the International Association of Campus Law Enforcement Administration (IACLEA) to share rideshare safety tips as students return to campus.
  • SAN FRANCISCO, Jan. 27, 2023 /PRNewswire/ -- As students return to college campuses after winter break, Uber (NYSE:UBER) is doubling down on its commitment to raising awareness of rideshare safety.
  • College campuses across the US will also receive posters featuring important safety tips , including reminding riders to ' Check Your Ride ' before getting into the vehicle.
  • Starting today I t's On Us , a leading nonprofit in college campus sexual assault prevention, will help distribute vouchers for a discounted Uber ride when students at select colleges read our safety material.

New Study: Hinge Health Prevents Chronic Pain After Recent Injury

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Tuesday, November 29, 2022
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This new prospective study with 171 participants, published in the Journal of Pain Research , also showed Hinge Health participants achieved freedom from chronic pain faster than nonparticipants.

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  • This new prospective study with 171 participants, published in the Journal of Pain Research , also showed Hinge Health participants achieved freedom from chronic pain faster than nonparticipants.
  • Since measuring pain alone gives a limited view of efficacy, this study used a more complete definition of chronic pain prevention, including pain, function, depression, and anxiety scores.
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    If left untreated, acute pain, such as a sprained ankle, can progress to chronic or long-term pain.
  • Our study required improvements in pain, function, and mental health to qualify as avoiding chronic pain.