Focus group

Drax Announces $250,000 Gloster Community Fund

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Tuesday, April 23, 2024
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MONROE, La., April 23, 2024 /PRNewswire/ -- Renewable energy company Drax announced today a $250,000 commitment to create the Gloster Community Fund, a fund earmarked exclusively for initiatives that will improve quality of life and support grassroots activities in Gloster, Mississippi, where Drax operates a wood pellet production facility.

Key Points: 
  • Latest commitment will fund additional educational and community efforts in the town of Gloster, Mississippi where Drax operates
    MONROE, La., April 23, 2024 /PRNewswire/ -- Renewable energy company Drax announced today a $250,000 commitment to create the Gloster Community Fund, a fund earmarked exclusively for initiatives that will improve quality of life and support grassroots activities in Gloster, Mississippi, where Drax operates a wood pellet production facility.
  • Following community outreach and conversations, senior Drax leadership visited with Gloster community members and town leadership in March 2024 to discuss actionable items to meet the needs of the community.
  • The latest commitments from Drax to Gloster residents include:
    Dedicated $250,000 Gloster Fund: Will allow Drax to continue making lasting, positive impacts in the community and will be earmarked specifically for Gloster projects and initiatives that are designed to improve quality of life and support grassroots activities as part of our commitment to being a good neighbor.
  • Community Advisory Panel: To help Drax deepen community engagement and more effectively respond to community needs, we are creating a community advisory panel in Gloster that will be made up of community leaders and citizens to help inform Drax's future investments in the region.

Focus group on veterinary pharmacovigilance reporting in poultry, European Medicines Agency, Amsterdam, the Netherlands, 11 October 2023

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Tuesday, April 9, 2024
Focus, Focus group, Veterinarian, Pharmacovigilance, Location, European Medicines Agency, Public, Knowledge, Science, Animal, Agency, Environment, Poultry, Veterinary medicine

Date

Key Points: 
  • Date
    - Wednesday, 11 October 2023
    Location
    - European Medicines Agency, Amsterdam, the Netherlands
    Event summary
    The European Medicines Agency has a coordinating role in the EU pharmacovigilance system and operates services and processes to support veterinary pharmacovigilance activities.
  • This entails surveillance of adverse events, including lack of expected efficacy reported after veterinary medicinal products are used in practice, to safeguard animal and public health and the environment.
  • The Agency is hosting a Focus Group meeting with specialists in poultry veterinary science (veterinarians or other healthcare professionals) to facilitate reporting of adverse events.
  • This meeting is a follow-up to the 2016 focus group meeting held with EU veterinarians specialised in food-producing animals, on the promotion of pharmacovigilance reporting.

Companies are paying $500 per hour to people who participate in focus groups

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Tuesday, April 2, 2024
LG Electronics, PayPal, Thought, Fortune 500, Electronics, Focus group, Software, Online shopping

NEW YORK, April 2, 2024 /PRNewswire-PRWeb/ -- Here's your chance if you've been looking for ways to make extra money in your free time. In 2024, companies like LG Electronics, Nestlé, Johnson and Johnson, and many other Fortune 500 companies are spending millions to collect consumer data. The market research companies they hire to collect this data are paying focus group study participants $150 to $500 per hour to give their input on new products, web design, web applications, and software.

Key Points: 
  • In 2024, companies like LG Electronics, Nestlé, Johnson and Johnson, and many other Fortune 500 companies are spending millions to collect consumer data.
  • The market research companies they hire to collect this data are paying focus group study participants $150 to $500 per hour to give their input on new products, web design, web applications, and software.
  • To start participating in focus groups, first, make an account with a market research company; you can find companies online and sign up through their website.
  • If you want a list of the top 50 market research companies paying $150-$500 per hour,

Keynote Speakers and Agenda Confirmed for 2024 Retail and Hospitality ISAC Cyber Intelligence Summit

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Thursday, March 14, 2024
Crypto, Retail, QI, Organization, Target, Front Lines, Environment, Risk, Focus group, Hospitality, CISO, WIRED, AI, OSINT, SANS Institute, Human, Tutoring

VIENNA, Va., March 14, 2024 /PRNewswire/ -- The Retail and Hospitality Information Sharing and Analysis Center (RH-ISAC) announced that Rich Agostino, senior vice president and CISO at Target, Jayson E. Street, renowned social engineering expert, and Andy Greenberg, senior writer for WIRED, will be keynote speakers at the 2024 RH-ISAC Cyber Intelligence Summit.

Key Points: 
  • VIENNA, Va., March 14, 2024 /PRNewswire/ -- The Retail and Hospitality Information Sharing and Analysis Center (RH-ISAC) announced that Rich Agostino, senior vice president and CISO at Target, Jayson E. Street, renowned social engineering expert, and Andy Greenberg, senior writer for WIRED, will be keynote speakers at the 2024 RH-ISAC Cyber Intelligence Summit.
  • The annual event is the premier cybersecurity conference in the retail and hospitality sector and will take place April 9-11 in Denver.
  • "Together, we are not just sharing information; we're building a stronger, more resilient future for the retail and hospitality industries."
  • Registration for the 2024 Retail & Hospitality ISAC Cyber Intelligence Summit is now open.

Purple Biotech Convenes a Head & Neck Cancer Scientific Advisory Board in Preparation for NT219 Phase 2 Trial

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Tuesday, February 13, 2024
Neoplasm, Head and neck cancer, Cetuximab, Toxicity, Doctor of Philosophy, Research fellow, Immunotherapy, SAB, University, Health, Associate, HNC, Neck, Assistant, Escape Room, SCCHN, Moores Cancer Center, Associate professor, Focus group, Oncology, Immunity, Metastasis, Biomarker, Science, Tumor microenvironment, Communication, Division, Drug resistance, MD, Lead, Patient, Publication, Cancer, Pharmaceutical industry

REHOVOT, Israel, Feb. 13, 2024 (GLOBE NEWSWIRE) --  Purple Biotech Ltd.("Purple Biotech" or "the Company") (NASDAQ/TASE: PPBT), a clinical-stage company developing first-in-class therapies that harness the power of the tumor microenvironment to overcome tumor immune evasion and drug resistance, today announced it convened a Scientific Advisory Board (SAB) focusing the discussions on NT219’s indication in recurrent/metastatic squamous cell carcinoma of the head and neck (R/M SCCHN).

Key Points: 
  • “Their recognition of the critical unmet need in recurrent and metastatic head and neck cancer provides further support and momentum to our development program.
  • Now that we have determined the recommended Phase 2 dose, we are prepared to move to our next phase of development.
  • We look forward to the head and neck cancer SAB’s continued guidance and support.”
    Head & Neck Cancer SAB Members Include:
    Douglas Adkins, MD – Dr. Adkins is a Professor of Medicine and Director, Head and Neck and Thyroid Medical Oncology, at the Siteman Cancer Center, Washington University School of Medicine.
  • He is a nationally recognized expert in head and neck cancer known for his commitment to advancing patient care through clinical research.

The UAE Pavilion Programs Emphasize Commitment to Innovation and Education

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Saturday, December 9, 2023
Knowledge, Youth leaders, Agriculture, Government, Importance, Student, UNESCO, Health, Climate, Food, Focus group, Climate change, Gap analysis, Transport, Communication, COP27, AIM, AP Biology, American University, Carbon, UN, EAD, Equity, Green Zone, Competition (economics), Education, COP28, Environment Agency Abu Dhabi, Learning, Research, Biodiversity, Farmer, Investment

At a media briefing following the discussion, Her Excellency Mariam highlighted the inextricable link between food, health and climate, and the importance of innovation in facilitating change across the world.

Key Points: 
  • At a media briefing following the discussion, Her Excellency Mariam highlighted the inextricable link between food, health and climate, and the importance of innovation in facilitating change across the world.
  • A Changemaker Majlis, curated by the UAE Ministry Of Climate Change And Environment (MOCCAE), facilitated the exchange of ideas around establishing An Education System for a Sustainable Future.
  • In parallel to the thoughtful dialogue and key announcements in the UAE Pavilion at COP28, the Actionists Hub, located in the Green Zone, also hosted a number of salient conversations around innovation and climate education and ways to empower future generations.
  • For more information about the pavilion and the schedule of events taking place, please visit the UAE Ministry of Climate Change and Environment Website , and the COP28 Website

Healthcare Triangle to Host Sessions on Digital Transformation and Ransomware Preparedness for Healthcare Systems at CHIME23 Fall Forum

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Wednesday, November 8, 2023
HCTI, Health care, Hearing, Focus group, Prevalence, Organization, Ransomware, Business, Health Service Executive ransomware attack, CalvertHealth Medical Center, Triangle, AI, Investment, Test

We will also host a focus group session on the topic of Ransomware Preparedness led by Damian David, Senior Director of Business Development Sales at Healthcare Triangle.

Key Points: 
  • We will also host a focus group session on the topic of Ransomware Preparedness led by Damian David, Senior Director of Business Development Sales at Healthcare Triangle.
  • With the increasing prevalence of ransomware attacks, healthcare organizations are facing serious risks to their IT systems, patient data, and ability to function.
  • Join a panel of digital health leaders from several leading provider organizations, including Calvert Health, Ozarks Healthcare, and Healthcare Triangle as they each share their experiences of successfully achieving balanced digital transformation with tools in place today.
  • This session will impart practical knowledge and actionable steps to help you get the most value out of your existing technology investments.

Health Management Associates Expands Footprint in North Carolina, New Orleans

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Tuesday, November 7, 2023
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LANSING, Mich., Nov. 7, 2023 /PRNewswire/ -- Health Management Associates (HMA), a leading independent, national healthcare consulting firm today announced that it is establishing offices in North Carolina and New Orleans.

Key Points: 
  • LANSING, Mich., Nov. 7, 2023 /PRNewswire/ -- Health Management Associates (HMA), a leading independent, national healthcare consulting firm today announced that it is establishing offices in North Carolina and New Orleans.
  • In North Carolina, HMA will have a presence in Raleigh and Charlotte with plans to continue building out the North Carolina team in the coming months.
  • The Focus Group, based in New Orleans, joined HMA in 2022, and HMA continues to expand its footprint there adding new colleagues from the area to its roster of experts.
  • Clients include government, public and private providers, health systems, health plans, community-based organizations, institutional investors, foundations, and associations.

Qualtrics Announces General Availability of new AI-Powered Qualitative Research Tools That Provide Smarter, Faster Insights

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Tuesday, August 15, 2023
Data Management, Audio, Video, Technology, Artificial Intelligence, Software, Qualitative research, Feedback, Qualitative Research (journal), Policy, Human, Research, Video feedback, Transducer, Dish Network, Organization, XM, Canonical form, Focus group, Interview, Investment, Retail, Engineering, Qualtrics

These new purpose-built video feedback solutions use generative AI, real-time analytics and predictive insights to help organizations conduct smarter, faster research, grow market share and respond faster to the needs of their customers.

Key Points: 
  • These new purpose-built video feedback solutions use generative AI, real-time analytics and predictive insights to help organizations conduct smarter, faster research, grow market share and respond faster to the needs of their customers.
  • Qualitative research typically relies on experts to moderate and analyze in-person interviews and focus groups, with researchers manually organizing and interpreting the data for weeks at a time.
  • Qualtrics Qualitative Research is a cutting edge suite of tools purpose-built to bring together qualitative research with digital channels, giving researchers deeper insights, richer context, and new ways to tell stories with data that truly resonate with stakeholders.
  • “Qualtrics' AI-powered Qualitative Research solutions and Experience iD consolidate quantitative and qualitative research with powerful analytics, enabling organizations to make informed decisions on future product, policy, and design choices that increase customer satisfaction and revenue.”

New Online Course Equips Personal Care Assistants with Essential Knowledge for Supporting Individuals with Spinal Cord Injury

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Tuesday, August 15, 2023
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EAST HANOVER, N.J., Aug. 15, 2023 /PRNewswire/ -- A new interactive, online course, "Understanding Spinal Cord Injury: A Course for Personal Care Assistants," was designed to enhance the training of personal care assistants (PCAs) for individuals with spinal cord injury. The course was unveiled today at the Paralyzed Veterans of America Healthcare (PVA) Summit + Expo at the Renaissance Orlando at SeaWorld Hotel in Orlando, FL. The presentation was given by Jeanne Zanca, MPT, PhD, FACRM, assistant director of the Center for Spinal Cord Injury Research at Kessler Foundation and chair of the Foundation's Institutional Review Board.

Key Points: 
  • Launch of "Understanding Spinal Cord Injury: A Course for Personal Care Assistants," is an important step toward ensuring quality personal care assistance services for individuals with spinal cord injury
    EAST HANOVER, N.J., Aug. 15, 2023 /PRNewswire/ -- A new interactive, online course, " Understanding Spinal Cord Injury : A Course for Personal Care Assistants," was designed to enhance the training of personal care assistants (PCAs) for individuals with spinal cord injury.
  • Elevate training for personal care assistants with free, interactive online course: Understanding Spinal Cord Injury
    The course, the first specifically designed to introduce personal care assistants to spinal cord injury, is available at no cost at https://www.kflearn.org , the Foundation's site for educational and training resources for consumers and professionals.
  • Recognizing its focus on client-centered care for spinal cord injury, the North American Spinal Cord Injury Consortium (NASCIC) has endorsed the new course.
  • "Understanding Spinal Cord Injury: A Course for Personal Assistants," is a significant step towards ensuring the quality of personal care assistance services provided to individuals living with spinal cord injury," Dr. Zanca emphasized.