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University of Phoenix College of Doctoral Studies Scholars Participate in International Leadership Conference

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Thursday, October 6, 2022

Leadership, faculty, and fellows-in-residence with the University of Phoenix College of Doctoral Studies and research centers join the proceedings of the International Leadership Associations (ILA) 24th Global Conference, Wisdom in Times of Crisis, taking place online, October 6-7, and in person October 13-16 in Washington, D.C.

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  • Leadership, faculty, and fellows-in-residence with the University of Phoenix College of Doctoral Studies and research centers join the proceedings of the International Leadership Associations (ILA) 24th Global Conference, Wisdom in Times of Crisis, taking place online, October 6-7, and in person October 13-16 in Washington, D.C.
  • University of Phoenix researchers continue to be strong contributors and community members at this global conference, states Hinrich Eylers, Ph.D., P.E., vice provost, College of Doctoral Studies, University of Phoenix.
  • There will also be a roundtable October 15 at the in-person event highlighting the contributions of the Journal of Leadership Studies, a quarterly academic research publication, produced by Wiley, on behalf of the University of Phoenix College of Doctoral Studies.
  • University of Phoenixs College of Doctoral Studies focuses on todays challenging business and organizational needs, from addressing critical social issues to developing solutions to accelerate community building and industry growth.

CND Life Sciences Awarded Third NIH SBIR Grant to Study the Syn-One Test® in Patients Diagnosed with REM Sleep Behavior Disorder (RBD)

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Thursday, October 6, 2022

PHOENIX, Oct. 6, 2022 /PRNewswire/ -- CND Life Sciences, an innovative medical diagnostics company pioneering the detection, visualization, and quantification of protein deposition in cutaneous nerve fibers, has been awarded a $3 million Phase II Small Business Innovation Research (SBIR) grant from the National Institute on Aging (NIA) of the National Institutes of Health (NIH). This is the third NIH SBIR Phase II award for the company to study and advance the clinical application of the Syn-One Test, the only commercially available test that uses skin biopsies to help clinicians diagnose a synucleinopathy, a family of neurodegenerative diseases that includes Parkinson's disease (PD), dementia with Lewy bodies (DLB), and multiple system atrophy (MSA), pure autonomic failure (PAF) and REM sleep behavior disorder (RBD).

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  • Patients diagnosed with RBD experience vivid, often disruptive dreams associated with simple or complex motor behavior during the REM phase of sleep.
  • The success of future treatments for these disorders will be tied to how precisely and early we can understand the patient's pathology," explained Levine.
  • Founded in 2017, CND Life Sciences is dedicated to supporting the care of patients facing the potential diagnosis of a neurodegenerative disease and other neurological conditions.
  • The company has research collaborations with multiple biopharmaceutical companies and has been awarded three prestigious NIH SBIR grants to advance the validation and clinical utility of its Syn-One Test.

Rosie's House Receives $300,000 from The Bob & Renee Parsons Foundation

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Tuesday, October 4, 2022

PHOENIX, Oct. 4, 2022 /PRNewswire-PRWeb/ -- Rosie's House, the nation's largest free music education program, has received a $300,000 grant from The Bob & Renee Parsons Foundation. The gift will largely be used to create three new classes- Music Explorations, Digital Creativity and Percussion Ensemble. Through its music education and mentorship, Rosie's House students gain valuable life skills such as public performance and speaking, time management, leadership and teamwork.

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  • PHOENIX, Oct. 4, 2022 /PRNewswire-PRWeb/ -- Rosie's House , the nation's largest free music education program, has received a $300,000 grant from The Bob & Renee Parsons Foundation.
  • "Now, because of this generous gift from The Bob & Renee Parsons Foundation, these essential learning areas will be a permanent part of our annual programs at Rosie's House."
  • The Bob & Renee Parsons Foundation offers support to nonprofit organizations successfully working to empower, educate, nurture, and nourish people during what is often the darkest time of their lives.
  • The Bob & Renee Parsons Foundation offers critical funding at critical times to those in need.

University of Phoenix College of Doctoral Studies New Edition of Its Phoenix ScholarTM Academic Journal Highlights Education Innovation at the University

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Friday, September 23, 2022

University of Phoenix has released the 15th edition of the Phoenix Scholar academic research journal with a special issue dedicated to showcasing the singular focus of work being done as the preeminent university serving working adults.

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  • University of Phoenix has released the 15th edition of the Phoenix Scholar academic research journal with a special issue dedicated to showcasing the singular focus of work being done as the preeminent university serving working adults.
  • The articles in this journal span research conducted by faculty, academic administration, and the Universitys Research Centers, as well as theory-based research that drives continuous quality improvement across the Universitys administrative units.
  • The research pieces collected for this special issue of Phoenix Scholar represent a sample of the innovation at a university that has emerged from the days of COVID-19 stronger than it entered.
  • The Phoenix Scholar journal is the academic research publication of University Phoenixs College of Doctoral Studies and serves as the scholarly platform for communicating the results and outcomes of university research endeavors, and their relationship to the broader scope of learning and scholarship.

Therapeutic Solutions International Spin-Off Company Campbell Neurosciences Announces Successful Preclinical Studies of CampbellCell for Treatment of Bipolar Disorder

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Monday, September 19, 2022

Therapeutic Solutions International announced positive data and filing of a patent covering the use of CampbellCell for treatment of Bipolar Disorder by the Companys suicide prevention based spin-off Campbell Neurosciences.

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  • Therapeutic Solutions International announced positive data and filing of a patent covering the use of CampbellCell for treatment of Bipolar Disorder by the Companys suicide prevention based spin-off Campbell Neurosciences.
  • We initially demonstrated a biological basis to suicidality by our clinical trial demonstrating validity of the Campbell Score1,2.
  • Today we disclosed that the CampbellCell is also capable of treating bipolar disorder models, said Kalina OConnor, President, and CEO of Campbell Neurosciences.
  • Therapeutic Solutions International is focused on immune modulation for the treatment of several specific diseases.

University of Phoenix College of Doctoral Studies Leadership Releases Whitepaper on How Employers Can Support Employee Mental Health

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Friday, September 9, 2022

Rodney Luster, Ph.D., chair, Center for Leadership Studies and Organizational Research (CLSOR) with the University of Phoenix College of Doctoral Studies, has authored a new whitepaper, Who is Responsible for Employee Well-Being?

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  • Rodney Luster, Ph.D., chair, Center for Leadership Studies and Organizational Research (CLSOR) with the University of Phoenix College of Doctoral Studies, has authored a new whitepaper, Who is Responsible for Employee Well-Being?
  • The Role of Employers and Resourcing for the Mental Health of their Employees.
  • initiative, a concept for training leaders from the American Psychiatric Association, can help businesses embrace better processes for mental health during harsh times.
  • In addition to leading the Center for Leadership Studies and Organizational Research, Luster is Senior Director of Research Strategy, Innovation, and Development for the College of Doctoral Studies at the University of Phoenix.

Spectrum Labs Announces First-Ever Healthy Behavior AI for Online Gaming

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Thursday, September 8, 2022

Spectrum Labs , a leader in natural language AI whose tools scale content moderation of online platforms, today announced the launch of the first-ever Healthy Behavior AI, working in close partnership with Together Labs IMVU, one of the worlds largest metaverse game platforms.

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  • Spectrum Labs , a leader in natural language AI whose tools scale content moderation of online platforms, today announced the launch of the first-ever Healthy Behavior AI, working in close partnership with Together Labs IMVU, one of the worlds largest metaverse game platforms.
  • Since implementing Spectrum Labs' toxic content moderation AI, Together Labs has had directionally positive results when comparing retention in moderated and unmoderated rooms.
  • Together Labs is among the pilot customers testing and providing input on Healthy Behavior AI.
  • By engaging our most friendly and helpful players using Spectrum Labs Healthy Behavior AI, we look forward to improving user experiences while increasing retention, engagement and revenue.

DTEX Systems and GuidePoint Security Partner to Deliver Human-Centric Insider Threat Intelligence and Security Solutions

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Wednesday, September 7, 2022

DTEX Systems , the Workforce Cyber Intelligence & Security Company, today announced a strategic partnership with GuidePoint Security , a leading cybersecurity solutions provider.

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  • DTEX Systems , the Workforce Cyber Intelligence & Security Company, today announced a strategic partnership with GuidePoint Security , a leading cybersecurity solutions provider.
  • Workforce Cyber Intelligence & Security is more important than ever in todays digital, distributed, and remote B2B environment.
  • The security perimeter has evaporated, raising the stakes for insider risk detection and threat mitigation, said Brian Stoner, Vice President, Worldwide Channel and Alliances, DTEX Systems.
  • GuidePoint Security provides trusted cybersecurity expertise, solutions and services that help organizations make better decisions that minimize risk.

U.S. Government Exercises Option to Purchase Additional RAPIVAB® (peramivir injection) from BioCryst for Pandemic Influenza Preparedness

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Thursday, August 25, 2022

The RAPIVAB purchase by the HHS Administration for Strategic Preparedness and Response will strengthen the nations preparedness to respond to a potential pandemic influenza event.

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  • The RAPIVAB purchase by the HHS Administration for Strategic Preparedness and Response will strengthen the nations preparedness to respond to a potential pandemic influenza event.
  • Efficacy of RAPIVAB is based on clinical trials of naturally occurring influenza in which the predominant influenza infections were influenza A virus and a limited number of patients infected with influenza B virus.
  • RAPIVAB is indicated for the treatment of acute uncomplicated influenza in patients 6 months and older who have been symptomatic for no more than 2 days.
  • Prescribers should consider available information on influenza drug susceptibility patterns and treatment effects when deciding whether to use RAPIVAB.

University of Phoenix College of Doctoral Studies Releases Whitepaper on Navigating Bias to Safeguard Mental Health and Reputation

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Friday, August 19, 2022

University of Phoenix College of Doctoral Studies announces the release of a whitepaper examining how the proliferation of conflicting information can be navigated by understanding bias, self-assessment, and vetting for authenticity: Separating Fact from Fiction to Help Safeguard Your Mental Health, Protect Your Career Brand and Reputation.

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  • University of Phoenix College of Doctoral Studies announces the release of a whitepaper examining how the proliferation of conflicting information can be navigated by understanding bias, self-assessment, and vetting for authenticity: Separating Fact from Fiction to Help Safeguard Your Mental Health, Protect Your Career Brand and Reputation.
  • To safeguard your mental health, your authenticity and impartiality should leave you with peace of mind.
  • Bean holds a doctorate in education from the University of Phoenix, with research interests in bias, cultural competence, immediacy, leadership, and mental health.
  • He is the section editor of Leadership Perspectives in The Journal of Leadership Studies, a publication by Wiley that is sponsored by the University of Phoenix.