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University of Southern California launches $1B-plus initiative for computing including AI, advanced computation and quantum computing

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Friday, May 5, 2023
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LOS ANGELES, May 5, 2023 /PRNewswire/ -- USC President Carol L. Folt on Thursday announced a $1 billion-plus initiative for computing research and education across disciplines, with a focus on AI, machine learning and data science, augmented and virtual reality, robotics, gaming and block chain.

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  • The initiative integrates computing throughout education and research to enhance digital literacy for all students as the university aims to hold its lead as a top provider of tech professionals.
  • "We will integrate digital literacy across disciplines to create responsible leaders for the workforce of the future."
  • USC leaders began developing Frontiers of Computing three years ago, before the recent rise of artificial intelligence and generative A.I.
  • The new School of Advanced Computing will tackle this goal by developing reimagined engineering curricula, that also emphasize the ethics of technology, in our fast-changing world."

Founder of Illumination Foundation Paul Leon Launches National Healthcare & Housing Advisors

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Tuesday, August 23, 2022
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Leon is the former CEO and president of Illumination Foundation (IF), a nonprofit he founded in 2008, whose mission is to disrupt the cycle of homelessness.

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  • Leon is the former CEO and president of Illumination Foundation (IF), a nonprofit he founded in 2008, whose mission is to disrupt the cycle of homelessness.
  • In 2021, Illumination Foundation was listed among the top ten nonprofits in Orange County.
  • Leon serves on advisory committees including the UC Irvine School of Nursing and the Mental Health Association of Orange County.
  • Our work will highlight integrative strategies modeling best practices in housing, healthcare, and homeless services delivery as we help build the future of housing and healthcare.

Taiwan Vaccine Adjuvant Pioneer ImmunAdd to Attend 2022 BIO International Convention in San Diego

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Friday, July 29, 2022
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ImmunAdd is undertaking the development of IA-05 in collaboration with several biopharma from all over the world.

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  • ImmunAdd is undertaking the development of IA-05 in collaboration with several biopharma from all over the world.
  • TAIPEI, July 29, 2022 /PRNewswire/ -- ImmunAdd, a privately held pharmaceutical company developing a fully synthetic, rationally designed, saponin-based small molecule vaccine adjuvant, attended the BIO International Convention conference in San Diego, California, on June 13-16.
  • Founder of ImmunAdd, Pi-Hui Liang, said, "My team and I are delighted to attend the BIO conference in San Diego, where we will show our next generation of saponin adjuvant IA-05 to the world and establish partnerships with companies developing the anti-infective and anti-cancer vaccines.
  • ImmunAdd is a privately-held biopharmaceutical company on a mission to improve health through advances in adjuvant design and formulation.

The Civic Council of Greater Kansas City Taps Madeleine McDonough as Chair

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Wednesday, June 8, 2022
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The Civic Council of Greater Kansas City has announced the election of Shook, Hardy & Bacon Chair Madeleine McDonough to a two-year term as Chair, effective June 1, 2022.

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  • The Civic Council of Greater Kansas City has announced the election of Shook, Hardy & Bacon Chair Madeleine McDonough to a two-year term as Chair, effective June 1, 2022.
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    The Civic Council of Greater Kansas City has announced the election of Shook, Hardy & Bacon Chair Madeleine McDonough to a two-year term as Chair.
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    Through key initiatives such as KC Rising, Kansas City Tomorrow and the Heartland Civic Collaborative, the Civic Council is evolving into a diverse, inclusive organization dedicated to increasing prosperity for all of the communitys citizens, said McDonough.
  • The Civic Council of Greater Kansas City is a 501(c)4 nonprofit organization composed of the leadership of the largest, private employers in the Kansas City region.

TRC Healthcare Partners with the University of Colorado Denver to Offer Cannabis Education for Pharmacists

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Wednesday, June 1, 2022
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DENVER, June 1, 2022 /PRNewswire/ -- TRC Healthcare (TRC) has launched a new training program to help pharmacists deliver better healthcare for patients who use cannabis products. The online program, known as RxAdvanced: Guide to Cannabis, gives pharmacists a foundational knowledge of cannabis that strengthens their role as stewards of public health. "As more states legalize cannabis products, either for medical use, recreational use, or both, we have seen a need within the healthcare industry for credible information that can help clinicians guide patients toward safe and effective cannabis use," says Wes Crews, Chief Executive of TRC Healthcare.

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  • Americans are using many different cannabis products, but their healthcare providers often lack the skills to offer relevant healthcare advice.
  • TRC Healthcare responds with a training program specifically designed to support pharmacists.
  • DENVER, June 1, 2022 /PRNewswire/ -- TRC Healthcare (TRC) has launched a new training program to help pharmacists deliver better healthcare for patients who use cannabis products.
  • The online program, known as RxAdvanced: Guide to Cannabis , gives pharmacists a foundational knowledge of cannabis that strengthens their role as stewards of public health.

SPO Global Inc. Announces Partnership Between Cinuo Traditional Chinese Medicine, Science and Technology Group Co., Ltd and Spun SPO Medical (Group), a subsidiary of Gerbang Medical

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Tuesday, March 29, 2022
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Shandong, China, March 29, 2022 (GLOBE NEWSWIRE) -- SPO Global Inc. (OTC PINK: SPOM), a healthcare and biotech company, today announced a partnership Between Cinuo Traditional Chinese Medicine, Science and Technology Group Co., Ltd and Spun SPO Medical (Group), a subsidiary of Gerbang Medical.

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  • Shandong, China, March 29, 2022 (GLOBE NEWSWIRE) -- SPO Global Inc. (OTC PINK: SPOM), a healthcare and biotech company, today announced a partnership Between Cinuo Traditional Chinese Medicine, Science and Technology Group Co., Ltd and Spun SPO Medical (Group), a subsidiary of Gerbang Medical.
  • Keeping in mind sophisticated and intelligent medical care and keeping pace with the times, creating the "internet plus" model will help to modernize traditional Chinese medicine.
  • Cinuo Chinese Medicine Science and Technology Group Co., Ltd. is a large-scale modern Chinese medicine science and technology innovation enterprise integrating scientific research, production, transformation and marketing services.
  • There are signed strategic cooperation agreements with the Institute of Traditional Chinese Medicine and University of Traditional Chinese Medicine.

University of Colorado School of Medicine Will Work with DreaMed Diabetes to Deploy Its Advisor System as a New Resource for Diabetes Device Initiation

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Wednesday, January 26, 2022
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Dr. Messer will work with DreaMed to expand the DreaMed clinical decision support platform to support patients and care providers in the primary care setting.

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  • Dr. Messer will work with DreaMed to expand the DreaMed clinical decision support platform to support patients and care providers in the primary care setting.
  • There are various types of diabetes technologies that can help people with diabetes, Messer says.
  • The center is part of the University of Colorado School of Medicine on the Anschutz Medical Campus , one of four campuses in the University of Colorado system.
  • Since then, DreaMed Diabetes has been vigorously working on the DreaMed Advisor portfolio, decision support tools in diabetes management.

GTMRx Institute Spotlights Advances in Value-Based Health Care at Health Care Week Virtual Summit

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Tuesday, January 11, 2022
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TYSONS CORNER, Va., Jan. 11, 2022 /PRNewswire-PRWeb/ --The movement to pay for value in health carepreventive care and health care improvements rather than health care services alonehas transformed care delivery over the past decade and holds the promise to address myriad health care systemic challenges.

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  • TYSONS CORNER, Va., Jan. 11, 2022 /PRNewswire-PRWeb/ --The movement to pay for value in health carepreventive care and health care improvements rather than health care services alonehas transformed care delivery over the past decade and holds the promise to address myriad health care systemic challenges.
  • The Get the Medications Right Institute will play a role in celebrating the progress made to date and in charting priorities for moving forward during Health Care Value Week, Jan. 24-28, 2022.
  • The nationwide celebration is co-sponsored by the GTMRx Institute and an alliance of leading health industry stakeholders .
  • Activities include opportunities for meaningful discussion with health care executives, national policymakers, providers and health value advocacy organizations.

California Pharmacists Association Announces New President, Names 2021-2022 Board of Trustees

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Thursday, September 16, 2021
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The California Pharmacists Association (CPhA) announced today that Richard H. Dang, PharmD, APh, BCACP, FCPhA, was installed as President of the association on September 11, 2021 at the CPhA House of Delegates annual business meeting held in Sacramento, California.

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  • The California Pharmacists Association (CPhA) announced today that Richard H. Dang, PharmD, APh, BCACP, FCPhA, was installed as President of the association on September 11, 2021 at the CPhA House of Delegates annual business meeting held in Sacramento, California.
  • Currently, Dr. Dang is an Assistant Professor of Clinical Pharmacy and the Residency Program Director at the University of Southern California (USC), School of Pharmacy.
  • He serves as Chair of the CPhA COVID-19 Taskforce and as a member of the California State COVID-19 Testing Taskforce.
  • Joining Dr. Dang on the CPhA Board of Trustees are the following officers and trustees who were installed into their respective offices during the ceremony:
    The California Pharmacists Association (CPhA) is the largest statewide professional association for pharmacists, student pharmacists and pharmacy technicians in the country.

NCPA, USC School of Pharmacy Collaborating on Pharmacy Access Initiative

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Thursday, September 9, 2021

The Pharmacy Access Initiative will generate real-time information for national, state, and local policy officials, health care academics, industry leaders, and others to identify communities lacking in pharmacy access.

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  • The Pharmacy Access Initiative will generate real-time information for national, state, and local policy officials, health care academics, industry leaders, and others to identify communities lacking in pharmacy access.
  • Better data on the proliferation of so-called pharmacy deserts could help policymakers and industry leaders and, ultimately, underserved communities.
  • What can be done to help these communities have access to pharmacy care?
  • These are the types of questions were looking to help answer through our Pharmacy Access Initiative partnership with USC.