Autism

SciSparc Signs Agreement to Conduct its Clinical Trial in Autism Spectrum Disorder with Soroka Medical Center

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Monday, January 9, 2023
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TEL AVIV, Israel, Jan. 09, 2023 (GLOBE NEWSWIRE) -- SciSparc Ltd. (Nasdaq: SPRC) ("Company" or "SciSparc"), a specialty clinical-stage pharmaceutical company focusing on the development of therapies to treat disorders of the central nervous system, today announced it has signed an agreement with the Soroka University Medical Center, in Be'er-Sheva, Israel ("Soroka Medical Center") to conduct the Company’s clinical study for SCI-210 in patients suffering from autism spectrum disorder ("ASD").

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  • During 2022, the Company received approvals from the Israeli Ministry of Health as well as the Ethics Committee of the Soroka University Medical Center, in Be'er-Sheva, Israel, to conduct the Company’s clinical trial.
  • “The signing of the agreement with Soroka Medical Center represents another step towards commencing our clinical trial in ASD,” commented Oz Adler, SciSparc's Chief Executive Officer.
  • Soroka Medical Center is yet another example for our continuous efforts to collaborate with leading medical institutions in the world."
  • The term "spectrum" in autism spectrum disorder refers to the wide range of symptoms and severity.

Franklin Center Announces Kim Crosby Snow as Executive Director

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Monday, January 9, 2023
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Franklin Center, a nonprofit organization serving individuals with autism and neurodiversities, announced the appointment of Kim Crosby Snow as its new Executive Director.

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  • Franklin Center, a nonprofit organization serving individuals with autism and neurodiversities, announced the appointment of Kim Crosby Snow as its new Executive Director.
  • View the full release here: https://www.businesswire.com/news/home/20230109005665/en/
    "We are delighted to appoint Kim Crosby Snow as the leader for Franklin Center.
  • "I am honored to be joining Franklin Center as the new Executive Director," said Kim Crosby Snow.
  • Offering a range of services, including an accredited K-12 private school (Franklin Academy), enrichment and after-school programming (Franklin Enrichment), academic and activity-oriented summer programming (Camp Franklin), a mental and behavioral health center (Franklin Therapy), and an adult education transitions program (Franklin Capstone).

Global Cord Blood and Tissue Banking Industry Report 2022: More than 70% of the Global Cord Blood Market is controlled by the World's 12 Largest Cord Blood Banking Operators - ResearchAndMarkets.com

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Monday, January 9, 2023
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Today, more than 70% of the global cord blood market is controlled by the world's 12 largest cord blood banking operators.

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  • Today, more than 70% of the global cord blood market is controlled by the world's 12 largest cord blood banking operators.
  • Substantial cord blood industry consolidation has happened in recent years and investor appetite for cord blood banks has never been stronger.
  • Specifically, cord blood, cord tissue, placental tissue, and dental pulp have demonstrated intriguing therapeutic promise, causing storage services for these biomaterials to proliferate.
  • What are the prices for processing and storage of cord blood in private cord blood banks?

ROSALIND FRANKLIN UNIVERSITY RESEARCHER AWARDED $1.3 MILLION TO INVESTIGATE MULTIDRUG RESISTANCE IN BRAIN DISEASES

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Wednesday, January 11, 2023
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NORTH CHICAGO, Ill., Jan. 11, 2023 /PRNewswire/ -- Rosalind Franklin University of Medicine and Science structural biologist Min Lu , PhD, was recently awarded a four-year, $1.3 million grant from the National Institutes of General Medical Sciences to investigate new therapeutic strategies to combat multidrug resistance (MDR).

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  • NORTH CHICAGO, Ill., Jan. 11, 2023 /PRNewswire/ -- Rosalind Franklin University of Medicine and Science structural biologist Min Lu , PhD, was recently awarded a four-year, $1.3 million grant from the National Institutes of General Medical Sciences to investigate new therapeutic strategies to combat multidrug resistance (MDR).
  • MDR poses a major challenge to the development of new drug therapies for cancer and infectious diseases.
  • "The problem of multidrug resistance in brain diseases limits the use of new drugs very early into their life cycle," he said.
  • "If we can overcome this resistance, we extend the therapeutic repertoire of these drugs for effective use in patients."

America's Top 300 Teen Scientists Selected for Achievements in STEM Innovation and Leadership in Nation's Oldest and Most Prestigious High School Competition

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Tuesday, January 10, 2023
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WASHINGTON, Jan. 10, 2023 /PRNewswire/ -- Society for Science (the Society) today announced the top 300 scholars in the Regeneron Science Talent Search 2023, the nation's oldest and most prestigious science and math competition for high school seniors. The 300 scholars will be awarded $2,000 each and their schools will be awarded $2,000 for each enrolled scholar.

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  • The 300 scholars will be awarded $2,000 each and their schools will be awarded $2,000 for each enrolled scholar.
  • The Regeneron Science Talent Search scholars were selected from 1,949 applications from 627 high schools across 48 states, Washington, D.C., Puerto Rico and four other countries.
  • The 300 scholars hail from 194 American and international high schools in 35 states and China.
  • Regeneron has sponsored the Science Talent Search since 2017 as part of its deep commitment to STEM education and to supporting young scientists.

MELMARK AND SWINERTON BUILDERS BREAK GROUND ON NEW SPECIAL EDUCATION SCHOOL FACILITY

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Tuesday, January 10, 2023
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CHARLOTTE, N.C., Jan. 10, 2023 /PRNewswire/ -- Melmark has partnered with Swinerton Builders and Ossa Design Studio to design and build a new school facility at its service division in Charlotte, North Carolina.

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  • CHARLOTTE, N.C., Jan. 10, 2023 /PRNewswire/ -- Melmark has partnered with Swinerton Builders and Ossa Design Studio to design and build a new school facility at its service division in Charlotte, North Carolina.
  • The new school building will also increase job opportunities for those seeking to work with highly skilled leaders in special education.
  • We have partnered with school professionals, families, and other stakeholders to share information about the highly specialized special education programming Melmark is renowned for.
  • "This project recognizes that the exceptional quality of Melmark's special education programs must be matched with a similar quality school environment," said Gardner.

Montel Williams Joins Cannformatics' Advisory Board

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Tuesday, January 10, 2023
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SAN FRANCISCO, Jan. 10, 2023 /PRNewswire/ -- Cannformatics, an early-stage biotechnology startup focused on personalizing medical cannabis treatment through the identification and application of saliva-based Cannabis-Responsive™ biomarkers, is proud to announce that Emmy Award winning television personality, medical cannabis advocate and entrepreneur Montel Williams has joined its Advisory Board. Mr. Williams will serve as a Media and Cannabis Industry Advisor to the company as it works to complete the final phase of research prior to launching its first commercial service for patients with autism spectrum disorder.

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  • We are honored to have him join our Advisory Board," said Cannformatics CEO and Cofounder Dr. Itzhak Kurek.
  • "Montel is joining the Board at a perfect time as we prepare for the launch of our first commercial platform.
  • Montel Williams is one of the highest profile advocates for medical cannabis in the country.
  • In 2020 Williams launched his debut podcast Let's Be Blunt with Montel it was on that program where Williams met Dr. Kurek who was a guest on his show .

Helping Hands Family Now Providing Autism Services for Children in Philadelphia County

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Tuesday, January 10, 2023
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PHILADELPHIA, Jan. 10, 2023 /PRNewswire/ -- For several years there has been a steady increase in need for more autism spectrum disorder (ASD) treatment centers serving children in Philadelphia County.

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  • PHILADELPHIA, Jan. 10, 2023 /PRNewswire/ -- For several years there has been a steady increase in need for more autism spectrum disorder (ASD) treatment centers serving children in Philadelphia County.
  • Fortunately, Philadelphia County is now home to a brand-new Applied Behavioral Analysis (ABA) provider for children diagnosed with ASD.
  • The mission of Helping Hands Family is to provide families with access to evidence-based ABA treatment and other autism services.
  • I look forward to developing a well-rounded team in Philadelphia and bringing high-quality ABA services to the region."

$6.5M Grant Awarded to Special Needs Network for Critical New Workforce Development

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Tuesday, January 10, 2023
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The first three years of a child's life is a critical time for development.

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  • The first three years of a child's life is a critical time for development.
  • However, there is a critical shortage of developmental disability professionals with racially diverse backgrounds.
  • The Special Needs Network is an LA-based nonprofit dedicated to addressing autism and other developmental disabilities in under-served communities.
  • SNN's founder and president, Areva Martin, described the grant as a significant step for the group and for Southern California families.

First Graphic Novel From ASHA Press Helps Middle School Children Defeat a Common Nemesis: "The Time Snatcher"

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Tuesday, January 10, 2023
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ROCKVILLE, Md., Jan. 10, 2023 /PRNewswire-PRWeb/ -- A new graphic novel from the American Speech-Language-Hearing Association (ASHA) and author and speech-language pathologist Mindy Hudon, MS, CCC-SLP, is a must-have for children who struggle with time management—and an excellent resource for the professionals who work with them.

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  • From the book's synopsis: "It's the first day of middle school and Kodi is ready for a new start.
  • Goodbye to missed buses, lost papers, incomplete homework, and hello to being on time, good grades, and time for video games!
  • It's the first graphic novel published by ASHA Press, an imprint of ASHA.
  • Kodi's Adventures: How I Defeated the Time Snatcher can be purchased on the ASHA website (discount available for ASHA members) or on Amazon for $27.99.