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Government of Canada provides over $177M to CAMH for the implementation of a national three-digit number for suicide prevention and to bolster distress centres

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Monday, July 24, 2023
Telecommunications, CAMH, Addiction, Canadian Radio-television and Telecommunications Commission, KHP, COVID-19, Mental health, Centre for Addiction and Mental Health, Government, Organization, Minister of Mental Health and Addictions, Scientist, Medicine, Investment, Government of Canada, CRTC, Death, Kids Help Phone, Cryptocurrency, Residential care, Tourism, Health, Suicide

The Government of Canada is taking steps to ensure that everyone in Canada has access to suicide prevention resources and other crisis supports – whenever and wherever they need them.

Key Points: 
  • The Government of Canada is taking steps to ensure that everyone in Canada has access to suicide prevention resources and other crisis supports – whenever and wherever they need them.
  • CAMH is the largest mental health teaching hospital in Canada and one of the world's leading research centres in its field.
  • CAMH's role in leading the development of 9-8-8 service delivery in Canada builds on their experience delivering Talk Suicide Canada.
  • If an individual is interested in becoming a responder, they can visit the Talk Suicide Canada website at https://talksuicide.ca/volunteer or https://talksuicide.ca/jobs .

Innophos to Highlight LEVAIR® Family of Baking Solutions at IFT 2023

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Thursday, July 13, 2023
Food, Senior, Food court, Marketing, Science, Scientist, Institute of Food Technologists, Health, ESL, Tourism, Fertilizer

CRANBURY, N.J., July 13, 2023 /PRNewswire-PRWeb/ -- Innophos, a global leader of specialty ingredient solutions that deliver far-reaching, versatile benefits for the food, health, and nutrition markets, announced today that it will return as a presenter at the Institute of Food Technologists (IFT) Annual Event and Expo from July 16 – 19, 2023, at the McCormick Place Convention Center in Chicago, IL. Innophos is also inviting IFT23 attendees to visit booth #S2810 to learn more about their science-backed phosphate technology solutions.

Key Points: 
  • Innophos is also inviting IFT23 attendees to visit booth #S2810 to learn more about their science-backed phosphate technology solutions.
  • Innophos is also inviting IFT23 attendees to visit booth #S2810 to learn more about their science-backed phosphate technology solutions.
  • Innophos will feature its new LEVAIR® family of baking solutions that addresses key challenges in the bakery industry including reducing waste, improving texture and volume, and improving profitability.
  • To register for the Innophos presentations: http://www.iftevent.org/attend/registration
    To learn more about the latest Innophos solutions, please visit booth #S2810 or visit: http://www.innophos.com .

National Winners Named in the 21st Annual eCYBERMISSION STEM Competition

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Monday, July 3, 2023
Education, Other Education, Primary, Secondary, Jerry (Grand National winner), Exercise, NJ, Delta Hotels, Army, Seed, National Science Bowl, ECybermission, Distillation, Cancer, Science, Germination, Uric acid, National Science Teaching Association, Plant, Scientist, Student, NSTA, Patient, United States Department of the Army, Georgia Department of Defense, Water, Hyperuricemia, Engineering, STEM, Management, West Middle School, Metea Valley High School

Winners were announced at the National Awards Ceremony , which took place June 29.

Key Points: 
  • Winners were announced at the National Awards Ceremony , which took place June 29.
  • This year’s National Winners are:
    MISSing Monarchs raised awareness of the decline of the monarch butterfly population in their community and provided new efforts to sustain the population.
  • “The initiative of these National Winners, and of all eCYBERMISSION students, to use STEM to address real problems in their communities is a testament to that vision.
  • I offer my sincere congratulations to this year’s National Winners.”
    “Congratulations to the eCYBERMISSION National Winners.

Jardiance® recommended for the treatment of adults with chronic kidney disease in the EU

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Friday, June 23, 2023
Health, Pharmaceutical, University, Heart failure, Chronic kidney disease, European Medicines Agency, Committee on Herbal Medicinal Products, Type 2 diabetes, Multimedia, SGLT2, Empagliflozin, Committee, EMA, Boehringer Ingelheim, Scientist, LLY, Lilly, Kidney, Committee for Medicinal Products for Human Use, Eli Lilly and Company, EMPA, CKD, Death, NYSE, Kidney disease, CHMP, Pharmaceutical industry, EU, F.A.C.E

“The approval of empagliflozin should greatly help implementation of these important findings into clinical practice for people living with chronic kidney disease,” added Co-Principal Investigator Professor Richard Haynes.

Key Points: 
  • “The approval of empagliflozin should greatly help implementation of these important findings into clinical practice for people living with chronic kidney disease,” added Co-Principal Investigator Professor Richard Haynes.
  • Empagliflozin demonstrated a significant kidney and cardiovascular benefit in adults with CKD, reducing the relative risk of kidney disease progression or cardiovascular death by 28 percent versus placebo.2,3
    “Across the EU, more than 47 million people are living with chronic kidney disease and even more with cardio-renal-metabolic conditions,” said Carinne Brouillon, Head of Human Pharma, Boehringer Ingelheim.
  • “We are very excited about the potential for empagliflozin to play a key role in the management of these interconnected cardio-renal-metabolic conditions.”
    “Cardio-renal-metabolic conditions, like chronic kidney disease, type 2 diabetes and heart failure, are a leading cause of death in Europe.
  • We will continue working closely with regulators worldwide so that adults living with chronic kidney disease, and their health care providers, can benefit from empagliflozin as quickly as possible,” continued Leonard Glass, M.D., F.A.C.E., senior vice president, Diabetes & Obesity Global Medical Affairs, Lilly.

Former EVP Client Experience at Dixon Hughes Goodman Named Chief Experience Officer at CEO Coaching International

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Monday, June 5, 2023
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MIAMI, June 5, 2023 /PRNewswire/ -- CEO Coaching International, the leading CEO coaching firm for growth-focused CEOs and entrepreneurs globally, is pleased to announce that Saari Gardner has been appointed Chief Experience Officer.

Key Points: 
  • MIAMI, June 5, 2023 /PRNewswire/ -- CEO Coaching International, the leading CEO coaching firm for growth-focused CEOs and entrepreneurs globally, is pleased to announce that Saari Gardner has been appointed Chief Experience Officer.
  • In this role, Gardner will be responsible for optimizing the end-to-end client experience, managing the client journey, and championing client impact.
  • Prior to that position, Gardner was the Executive Vice President, Client Experience at Dixon Hughes Goodman LLP.
  • "I'm pleased to welcome Saari to CEO Coaching International," said Randy Dewey , President and Chief Operating Officer at CEO Coaching International.

LONGi looks to create a strong voice across the globe in pursuit of a sustainable green, low-carbon lifestyle

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Monday, May 8, 2023
Partnership, ATP Tour, Climate, LONGi, Airport, ATP Tour Masters 1000, International Renewable Energy Agency, Greenhouse effect, Research, Carbon, PV, PLAN, Scientist, Climate change, Artist, BIPV, IRENA, Population growth, Exploration, Renewable energy, Tourism, Guardian, Nordic

LONGi is at the forefront of research into how to utilize PV technology in different scenarios, while at the same time exploring ways to effectively bring about a greener, low-carbon, sustainable society.

Key Points: 
  • LONGi is at the forefront of research into how to utilize PV technology in different scenarios, while at the same time exploring ways to effectively bring about a greener, low-carbon, sustainable society.
  • Its first shipments worldwide were to the Nordic market and Hi-MO 6 has now been installed on homes in Sweden and Finland.
  • LONGi is constantly seeking innovative ways of integrating PV technology into building design, enabling individuals to adopt a low-carbon lifestyle.
  • The partnerships with the ATP Tour and the Bo'ao Forum are just the beginning, with the company continuing to explore further zero carbon projects in different fields.

LONGi looks to create a strong voice across the globe in pursuit of a sustainable green, low-carbon lifestyle

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Monday, May 8, 2023
Partnership, ATP Tour, Climate, LONGi, Airport, ATP Tour Masters 1000, International Renewable Energy Agency, Greenhouse effect, Research, Carbon, PV, PLAN, Scientist, Climate change, Artist, BIPV, IRENA, Population growth, Exploration, Renewable energy, Tourism, Guardian, Nordic

LONGi is at the forefront of research into how to utilize PV technology in different scenarios, while at the same time exploring ways to effectively bring about a greener, low-carbon, sustainable society.

Key Points: 
  • LONGi is at the forefront of research into how to utilize PV technology in different scenarios, while at the same time exploring ways to effectively bring about a greener, low-carbon, sustainable society.
  • Its first shipments worldwide were to the Nordic market and Hi-MO 6 has now been installed on homes in Sweden and Finland.
  • LONGi is constantly seeking innovative ways of integrating PV technology into building design, enabling individuals to adopt a low-carbon lifestyle.
  • The partnerships with the ATP Tour and the Bo'ao Forum are just the beginning, with the company continuing to explore further zero carbon projects in different fields.

DIII-D National Fusion Facility Completes Highest-Powered Negative Triangularity Experiments in History of U.S. Fusion Research Program

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Monday, April 24, 2023
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It produced the highest-powered negative triangularity experiments in the history of the U.S. fusion research program.

Key Points: 
  • It produced the highest-powered negative triangularity experiments in the history of the U.S. fusion research program.
  • DIII-D is an Office of Science scientific user facility, operated by General Atomics (GA) for the U.S. Department of Energy.
  • This is known as “positive triangularity” and is the configuration used in nearly every experiment at the DIII-D National Fusion Facility.
  • “The negative triangularity research team deserves a lot of credit for their planning and execution of this research campaign,” said Dr. Richard Buttery, Director of the DIII-D National Fusion Facility.

Kate the Chemist Launches New Podcast, Seeking A Scientist, with KCUR Studios & the Stowers Institute

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Wednesday, April 19, 2023
The Washington Post, The Kelly Clarkson Show, KCUR, Rachael Ray (talk show), Today (American TV program), Genetics, The Wall Street Journal, Stowers Institute for Medical Research, Late Night, Teaching, Startalk, CITY, University of Texas at Austin, Astrophysics for People in a Hurry, Kate, Research, Harvard University, Science, Scientist, Stowers, Lifespan: Why We Age – and Why We Don't Have To, Ageing, Student, Climate change, NBC Nightly News, The New York Times, University, Medical research, Albert Einstein College of Medicine, News, Disease, Chemist

Through KCUR Studios, Seeking A Scientist taps real scientists and their research to tackle timely topics like fungus zombies, trash islands and feeling young forever.

Key Points: 
  • Through KCUR Studios, Seeking A Scientist taps real scientists and their research to tackle timely topics like fungus zombies, trash islands and feeling young forever.
  • With more than 2.9 million likes on TikTok, Kate the Chemist knows how to celebrate science with the masses.
  • On Seeking A Scientist, she and her expert guests analyze how instances of climate change, disease and depleting resources could shape a different future.
  • Kate the Chemist and the Stowers Institute cultivate an impressive synergy of expertise and edutainment we’re ecstatic to share with our listeners in Kansas City and beyond,” added Morris.

SciShield Receives Equity Investment from Strattam Capital to Revolutionize Laboratory EHS

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Wednesday, April 12, 2023
Partnership, Organization, Laboratory, Nathan, Engineering, Scientist, Ecosystem, EHS, Safety, Medical device, Management

BOSTON, April 12, 2023 /PRNewswire-PRWeb/ -- SciShield, a leading provider of safety and regulatory compliance management software for scientific laboratories, has announced a partnership with Strattam Capital to accelerate product innovation and continue to deliver exceptional outcomes for its customers. Founded in 2003, SciShield supports commercial and academic organizations that house many of the nation's most prestigious labs. SciShield was built from the ground up with scientists in mind, leading to high end-user engagement that drives comprehensive visibility for safety and compliance professionals.

Key Points: 
  • Founded in 2003, SciShield supports commercial and academic organizations that house many of the nation's most prestigious labs.
  • While striving to meet the complex needs of laboratory environments, many organizations have accumulated a patchwork of customized, homegrown, and generic EHS solutions tied together by manual processes.
  • "The investment by Strattam will accelerate SciShield's ability to deliver solutions that further support scientific discovery and drive cost-effective, sustainable operations."
  • "We are very impressed with the unwavering vision and deep care that the SciShield team has for the scientific community they serve," said Neil Willis, Partner, Strattam Capital.