Cognitive science

Ignite Life for Future -- The 2023 International Forum on Life Science Held in Changping, Beijing

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Tuesday, November 21, 2023

BEIJING, Nov. 21, 2023 /PRNewswire/ -- On November 18, the 2023 International Forum on Life Science was unveiled, under the theme of "Ignite Life for Future."

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  • BEIJING, Nov. 21, 2023 /PRNewswire/ -- On November 18, the 2023 International Forum on Life Science was unveiled, under the theme of "Ignite Life for Future."
  • This year's forum will include some activities held by pharmaceutical and healthcare industry associations and enterprises, to amplify its voice and continue to expand its influence.
  • These themed forums are expected to help enhance the innovation ecosystem and the development level, and build Zhongguancun Life Science Park into a world-leading model science park.
  • Caption: The 2023 International Forum on Life Science was held in Changping, Beijing.

International Group of Scientists Offers Proven Solution to Global Conflict

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Wednesday, November 15, 2023

This letter from the Global Union of Scientists for Peace offered "a proven technology for peace, security, and a swift resolution of conflict" in Ukraine, the Middle East, and elsewhere in the world.

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  • This letter from the Global Union of Scientists for Peace offered "a proven technology for peace, security, and a swift resolution of conflict" in Ukraine, the Middle East, and elsewhere in the world.
  • Dr. Tony Nader, Chairman of the Global Union of Scientists for Peace, said this innovative solution would "cost less than one day of war."
  • "This technology of consciousness has been confirmed in 56 empirical studies, 28 of which have been published in peer-reviewed scholarly journals.
  • The Global Union of Scientists for Peace is a global organization of scientists, political leaders, and scholars from different fields.

International Group of Scientists Offers Proven Solution to Global Conflict

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Wednesday, November 15, 2023

This letter from the Global Union of Scientists for Peace offered "a proven technology for peace, security, and a swift resolution of conflict" in Ukraine, the Middle East, and elsewhere in the world.

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  • This letter from the Global Union of Scientists for Peace offered "a proven technology for peace, security, and a swift resolution of conflict" in Ukraine, the Middle East, and elsewhere in the world.
  • Dr. Tony Nader, Chairman of the Global Union of Scientists for Peace, said this innovative solution would "cost less than one day of war."
  • "This technology of consciousness has been confirmed in 56 empirical studies, 28 of which have been published in peer-reviewed scholarly journals.
  • The Global Union of Scientists for Peace is a global organization of scientists, political leaders, and scholars from different fields.

uMotif and Cogstate Power CNS Research, Combining Patient-Centric eCOA/ePRO Data Capture Platform with Market-Leading Cognitive Solutions

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Thursday, November 9, 2023

BOSTON and LONDON, Nov. 9, 2023 /PRNewswire-PRWeb/ -- uMotif – one of the clinical research technology market's fastest growing companies – announced today a partnership with cognitive science leaders Cogstate Limited (ASX:CGS). The collaboration brings research sponsors and CROs the combined power of uMotif's modern cloud-based, patient-centric eCOA/ePRO platform and Cogstate's market-leading, cognitive testing services for digital assessments and rater training and monitoring.

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  • Together, we'll significantly improve patient engagement and data quality in all therapeutic areas, and especially CNS research."
  • -- uMotif CEO Steve Rosenberg
    uMotif and Cogstate will build on existing work together, including a major Phase 2 clinical trial of a psychedelic therapeutic.
  • "We are excited to jointly deliver modern technologies and solutions that improve cognitive data insights in the trials we support."
  • Together, we'll significantly improve patient engagement and data quality in all therapeutic areas, and especially CNS research."

Harver Strengthens Leadership Team with Key Appointments

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Tuesday, November 7, 2023

These leadership appointments strengthen the company’s commitment to delivering customers best-in-class product and science innovation, while also positioning Harver as a long-term, strategic partner.

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  • These leadership appointments strengthen the company’s commitment to delivering customers best-in-class product and science innovation, while also positioning Harver as a long-term, strategic partner.
  • “We are thrilled to elevate Ben, Chris, and Arnold to our executive leadership team at this pivotal moment in Harver’s evolution,” said Steve Martin, chief executive officer, Harver.
  • These appointments follow the company’s recent announcement of Steve Martin as chief executive officer.
  • Having processed over 100 million candidates, Harver provides trusted, data-driven, and adaptable offerings, including assessments, video interviews, scheduling, and reference checking.

Neuroscience for Athletes Launches, Unleashing the Power of the Mind for Peak Performance

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Friday, November 3, 2023

LAS VEGAS, Nov. 3, 2023 /PRNewswire-PRWeb/ -- Neuroscience for Athletes, a groundbreaking platform at the intersection of neuroscience, cognitive science, artificial intelligence, psychology, and statistics, has officially launched its mission to assist athletes in achieving their peak performance. Founded by Angelina and Cameron Huang, this innovative initiative is set to revolutionize the world of sports and elevate the performance of athletes and coaches alike.

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  • Neuroscience for Athletes, a groundbreaking platform at the intersection of neuroscience, cognitive science, artificial intelligence, psychology, and statistics, has officially launched its mission to assist athletes in achieving their peak performance.
  • LAS VEGAS, Nov. 3, 2023 /PRNewswire-PRWeb/ -- Neuroscience for Athletes , a groundbreaking platform at the intersection of neuroscience, cognitive science, artificial intelligence, psychology, and statistics, has officially launched its mission to assist athletes in achieving their peak performance.
  • Our mission is to bridge neuroscience, cognitive science, artificial intelligence, psychology, and statistics to assist athletes in achieving their peak performance.
  • The Huang siblings believe that unlocking peak performance begins in the intricate network of neurons, where the mind is engineered.

Harver Appoints Steve Martin as Chief Executive Officer

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Thursday, October 26, 2023

Harver , the industry-leading hiring solution helping organizations optimize their talent decisions, today announced the appointment of Steve Martin as chief executive officer (CEO).

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  • Harver , the industry-leading hiring solution helping organizations optimize their talent decisions, today announced the appointment of Steve Martin as chief executive officer (CEO).
  • Previously serving as the company’s chief technology officer (CTO), Martin will lead the company into its next phase of growth, while driving execution and creating greater value for customers.
  • Martin succeeds Scott Landers as CEO of Harver, and served under Landers for over 15 years both at Harver, as well as a previous organization.
  • “I am thrilled to lead Harver into the next phase of its evolution focusing on delivering our customers world-class innovation to solve their biggest and most complex talent challenges,” said Steve Martin, chief executive officer, Harver.

Digital Garage Hosts THE NEW CONTEXT CONFERENCE San Francisco 2023 Fall Under the Theme of "Building Useful and Trustworthy AI"

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Thursday, October 26, 2023

SAN FRANCISCO, Oct. 25, 2023 /PRNewswire/ -- DG will host THE NEW CONTEXT CONFERENCE San Francisco 2023 Fall (NCC San Francisco 2023 Fall), a conference to discuss "new context" for a digital society, in San Francisco on November 17, 2023.

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  • SAN FRANCISCO, Oct. 25, 2023 /PRNewswire/ -- DG will host THE NEW CONTEXT CONFERENCE San Francisco 2023 Fall (NCC San Francisco 2023 Fall), a conference to discuss "new context" for a digital society, in San Francisco on November 17, 2023.
  • This conference is designed for those interested in exploring cutting-edge Internet technologies and the businesses that emerge around them.
  • The theme of NCC San Francisco 2023 Fall will be "Building Useful and Trustworthy AI" and hosted by Kaoru Hayashi and Joichi Ito, the co-founders of DG, who have been at the forefront of the Internet since its initial stage at "Digital Garage @ 717 Market Street*1" in San Francisco.
  • Venue: Digital Garage @ 717 Market Street (717 Market Street, San Francisco, USA)

EdReports Launches Initiatives to Shine a Brighter Light on the Quality of Early Literacy Instructional Materials

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Monday, October 16, 2023

The second initiative is the revision of the EdReports English language arts foundational skills review tools, first released in 2019.

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  • The second initiative is the revision of the EdReports English language arts foundational skills review tools, first released in 2019.
  • “EdReports’ work is in service to states and educators,” said Eric Hirsch, EdReports executive director.
  • “These initiatives are just some of the ways that EdReports is working to improve the quality of instructional materials and increase access to those materials for all students,” said Hirsch.
  • With the firm belief that what is taught matters and that all students deserve high-quality materials, EdReports.org publishes free, online, evidence-rich reviews of instructional materials.

WebMD Announces 16th Annual 2023 Health Heroes

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Wednesday, October 11, 2023

NEWARK, N.J., Oct. 11, 2023 /PRNewswire/ -- WebMD announced today the winners of the 2023 WebMD 16th annual Health Heroes Awards, which includes 4 categories: Lifelong Advocate, Patient Pioneer, Selfless Survivor and Driving Force.

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  • NEWARK, N.J., Oct. 11, 2023 /PRNewswire/ -- WebMD announced today the winners of the 2023 WebMD 16th annual Health Heroes Awards, which includes 4 categories: Lifelong Advocate, Patient Pioneer, Selfless Survivor and Driving Force.
  • "This year's Health Heroes are not only doing amazing things but they also have data or other measurable results that demonstrate the impact of their work," said Dr. John Whyte, Chief Medical Officer of WebMD.
  • With their findings in hand, they began meeting with public health leadership at the Centers for Disease Control and Prevention (CDC), National Institutes of Health (NIH), and World Health Organization (WHO) to forge a path toward more research on Long COVID.
  • For additional information on the 2023 WebMD Health Heroes, click here: https://www.webmd.com/healthheroes/default.htm