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CUNY SPH'S Sexual and Reproductive Justice Hub receives a major boost in NYS budget

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星期三, 五月 1, 2024
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The work underway at the SRJ Hub reflects this holistic vision through its research training, and advocacy efforts.

Key Points: 
  • The work underway at the SRJ Hub reflects this holistic vision through its research training, and advocacy efforts.
  • "I was proud to lead the effort to advocate for funding for the Sexual and Reproductive Justice Hub at CUNY SPH," said Assemblymember Jessica González-Rojas.
  • When we invest in sexual and reproductive justice, we are supporting essential health care and socioeconomic stability for every New Yorker.
  • "New York State's funding for CUNY SPH and the Sexual and Reproductive Justice Hub will greatly aid the school's mission-driven commitment to exposing and mitigating these impacts.

NASA Grants Support Academic Collaborations for STEM Student Success

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星期二, 四月 30, 2024
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WASHINGTON, April 30, 2024 /PRNewswire/ -- NASA has awarded $3.9 million to 13 teams at under-resourced academic institutions across the country, to support collaborative projects with NASA that offer students mentorship and career development in science, technology, engineering, and math.

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  • WASHINGTON, April 30, 2024 /PRNewswire/ -- NASA has awarded $3.9 million to 13 teams at under-resourced academic institutions across the country, to support collaborative projects with NASA that offer students mentorship and career development in science, technology, engineering, and math.
  • "We are thrilled to welcome 13 new teams into our community," said Padi Boyd, director, SMD Bridge Program at NASA Headquarters in Washington.
  • "We look forward to nurturing these collaborations between faculty and NASA researchers, while supporting the development of the next generation of researchers."
  • The projects offer hands-on training and mentorship for students that will help them transition into graduate schools, employment at NASA, or STEM careers.

Pandemic Fatigue and Vaccine Hesitancy Continue to Affect Global Public Health, New 23-country Study in Nature Medicine Reports

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星期一, 四月 29, 2024
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NEW YORK, April 29, 2024 /PRNewswire/ -- While it found that global uptake of at least one COVID-19 vaccine dose was robust, a new survey published today in Nature Medicine revealed mixed signals about the current acceptance of vaccines generally, especially COVID-19 boosters. The new survey of 23,000 respondents from 23 countries representing more than 60% of the world's population is the fourth in series of studies led annually since 2020 by a team from the City University of New York Graduate School of Public Health and Health Policy (CUNY SPH).

Key Points: 
  • "They represent major obstacles for health practitioners struggling to meet the urgent need to get people caught up on routine immunizations and ready to face the next pandemic."
  • Reported global uptake of at least one COVID-19 vaccine dose rose last year to 87.8%, as compared to 36.9% in 2021 and 70.4% in 2022.
  • In addition, documented spillover effects on routine immunization raise the threat of the reemergence of other childhood and adult vaccine-preventable diseases.
  • The most trusted sources were "my doctor or nurse" and the World Health Organization, averaging 6.9 and 6.5, respectively.

CodersTrust secures partnership with the City College of New York (CCNY)

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星期五, 四月 19, 2024
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NEW YORK, April 19, 2024 /PRNewswire-PRWeb/ -- CodersTrust, a global EdTech Company with its headquarters in New York City, announced it signed an agreement at a ceremony on April 12th with City College of New York (CCNY) to provide programs for upskilling students and enable them to achieve job-ready certifications. CCNY is the flagship institution of City University of New York, the largest urban university system in the United States and this agreement will help them realize the vision of global outreach through overseas enrollments, academic collaboration, and student exchanges.

Key Points: 
  • NEW YORK, April 19, 2024 /PRNewswire-PRWeb/ -- CodersTrust, a global EdTech Company with its headquarters in New York City, announced it signed an agreement at a ceremony on April 12th with City College of New York (CCNY) to provide programs for upskilling students and enable them to achieve job-ready certifications.
  • Dr. Juan Mercado said, "This agreement with CodersTrust is very important to us, especially to City College Continuing and Professional Studies.
  • Golam Sarwar in attendance to support this important partnership and where he stated "This partnership will accelerate the mission of both organizations.
  • He said, "This agreement with CodersTrust is very important to us, especially to City College Continuing and Professional Studies.

GERMAGIC(TM) PET Hosts "Social Inclusion Charity Run with Pets"

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星期一, 三月 18, 2024
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GERMAGIC(TM) PET is the title sponsor of the "Social Inclusion Charity Run with Pets" on 17 March.

Key Points: 
  • GERMAGIC(TM) PET is the title sponsor of the "Social Inclusion Charity Run with Pets" on 17 March.
  • To provide pets with more care and protection, GERMAGIC(TM) PET continuously innovates and utilizes its scientific research technology to develop various green pet health products, thus promoting social inclusion and sustainable development.
  • GERMAGIC(TM) PET products utilize GERMAGIC(TM)'s encapsulation technology and molecular materials to comprehensively support and protect pet health.
  • This certification not only recognizes the quality of GERMAGIC(TM) PET products but also sets higher quality standards for the pet health industry.

CASSAVA ALERT: Bragar Eagel & Squire, P.C. is Investigating Cassava Sciences, Inc. on Behalf of Long-Term Stockholders and Encourages Investors to Contact the Firm

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星期五, 四月 5, 2024
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Our investigation concerns whether the board of directors of Cassava have breached their fiduciary duties to the company.

Key Points: 
  • Our investigation concerns whether the board of directors of Cassava have breached their fiduciary duties to the company.
  • The Company's lead therapeutic drug candidate is PTI-125 (or "simufilam"), a small molecule drug for the proposed treatment of Alzheimer's disease.
  • However, in response, Cassava denied the allegations in the Citizen Petition and instead touted the effectiveness of simufilam and the efficacy of the Company's research programs.
  • On this news, Cassava's stock price fell $2.68 per share, or 15.28%, to close at $14.86 per share on October 13, 2023.

SHAREHOLDER ALERT: Pomerantz Law Firm Reminds Shareholders with Losses on their Investment in Cassava Sciences, Inc. of Class Action Lawsuit and Upcoming Deadlines – SAVA

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星期日, 三月 31, 2024
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NEW YORK, March 31, 2024 (GLOBE NEWSWIRE) -- Pomerantz LLP announces that a class action lawsuit has been filed against Cassava Sciences, Inc. (“Cassava” or the “Company”) (NASDAQ: SAVA).

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  • NEW YORK, March 31, 2024 (GLOBE NEWSWIRE) -- Pomerantz LLP announces that a class action lawsuit has been filed against Cassava Sciences, Inc. (“Cassava” or the “Company”) (NASDAQ: SAVA).
  • To discuss this action, contact Danielle Peyton at [email protected] or 646-581-9980 (or 888.4-POMLAW), toll-free, Ext.
  • Those who inquire by e-mail are encouraged to include their mailing address, telephone number, and the number of shares purchased.
  • Founded by the late Abraham L. Pomerantz, known as the dean of the class action bar, Pomerantz pioneered the field of securities class actions.

SIAM Announces Class of 2024 Fellows

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星期四, 三月 28, 2024
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Philadelphia, PA, March 28, 2024 (GLOBE NEWSWIRE) -- Society for Industrial and Applied Mathematics (SIAM) is pleased to announce the 2024 Class of SIAM Fellows.

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  • Philadelphia, PA, March 28, 2024 (GLOBE NEWSWIRE) -- Society for Industrial and Applied Mathematics (SIAM) is pleased to announce the 2024 Class of SIAM Fellows.
  • Through their various contributions, SIAM Fellows form a crucial group of individuals helping to advance the fields of applied mathematics, computational science, and data science.
  • Hans De Sterck, University of Waterloo, is being recognized for contributions to scientific computing methods including multilevel and nonlinear solvers, and for exemplary scientific leadership and service to SIAM.
  • Fred S. Roberts, Rutgers University, is being recognized for distinguished research in discrete mathematics, leadership of major research centers, and service to SIAM.

SHAREHOLDER ACTION REMINDER: Faruqi & Faruqi, LLP Investigates Claims on Behalf of Investors of Cassava

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星期四, 三月 28, 2024
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Faruqi & Faruqi is a leading national securities law firm with offices in New York, Pennsylvania, California and Georgia.

Key Points: 
  • Faruqi & Faruqi is a leading national securities law firm with offices in New York, Pennsylvania, California and Georgia.
  • The firm has recovered hundreds of millions of dollars for investors since its founding in 1995.
  • Faruqi & Faruqi, LLP also encourages anyone with information regarding Cassava’s conduct to contact the firm, including whistleblowers, former employees, shareholders and others.
  • The law firm responsible for this advertisement is Faruqi & Faruqi, LLP ( www.faruqilaw.com ).

Bragar Eagel & Squire, P.C. Reminds Investors That Class Action Lawsuits Have Been Filed Against Cassava, NYCB, Amylyx, and InMode and Encourages Investors to Contact the Firm

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星期二, 三月 26, 2024
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The Company's lead therapeutic drug candidate is PTI-125 (or "simufilam"), a small molecule drug for the proposed treatment of Alzheimer's disease.

Key Points: 
  • The Company's lead therapeutic drug candidate is PTI-125 (or "simufilam"), a small molecule drug for the proposed treatment of Alzheimer's disease.
  • However, in response, Cassava denied the allegations in the Citizen Petition and instead touted the effectiveness of simufilam and the efficacy of the Company's research programs.
  • On this news, Cassava's stock price fell $2.68 per share, or 15.28%, to close at $14.86 per share on October 13, 2023.
  • For more information on the InMode class action go to: https://bespc.com/cases/INMD