The use of ML to augment and complement the use of animal models in preclinical research
Techniques supporting improved preclinical toxicological knowledge and toxicogenomic research
Applying chemical pattern analysis and bioanalytics to predict drug interactions and support drug repositioning
Concepts of bias and explainability in preclinical AI model development
Join Dr. Szczepan Baran, MS, VMD, CSO, VeriSIM Life; and Dr. Weida Tong, PhD, Director, Division of Bioinformatics and Biostatistics, FDA National Center for Toxicological Research, for the live webinar on Monday, October 30, 2023, at 1pm EDT (5pm GMT/UK).
Xtalks, powered by Honeycomb Worldwide Inc., is a leading provider of educational webinars to the global life science, food and medical device community. Every year, thousands of industry practitioners (from life science, food and medical device companies, private & academic research institutions, healthcare centers, etc.) turn to Xtalks for access to quality content. Xtalks helps Life Science professionals stay current with industry developments, trends and regulations. Xtalks webinars also provide perspectives on key issues from top industry thought leaders and service providers.
The Partnership Innovation Award is presented to the Stevanato Group, Bayer US LLC and Vetter Pharma-Fertigung for the innovation of Diluent PFS for reconstitution and administration of a lyophilized biologic. This partnership innovation involved the close collaboration of the development groups of three parties: the glass barrel manufacturer (Stevanato), the diluent PFS manufacturer (Vetter), and the combination product manufacturer (Bayer). The goals of this partnership were to solve a potential compatibility issue with the diluent PFS and biologic drug product and reduce the gliding forces of the diluent PFS during drug product reconstitution. This collaboration highlights the benefits of bringing together stakeholders with their own process expertise to solve a complex issue with a combination product that benefits each of these stakeholders.
“The companies recognized for the 2023 PDA Drug Delivery Innovation Awards are well-deserving of this honor and I congratulate them for their achievements and tireless effort to move the industry forward,” said PDA President & CEO Glenn Wright. “They, and all the companies that were considered for this award presented technology innovations that will certainly benefit patients worldwide and for that we are all grateful.”
PDA recognizes the award winners each year at its annual Universe of Pre-Filled Syringes and Injection Devices conference, which is held in the U.S. in even years and the EU in odd years.
The PDA Drug Delivery Innovation Awards were created in 2019 to recognize technical innovations advancing the field of bio/pharmaceutical manufacturing. The Innovation Award recognizes a new device, manufacturing process, method, or automation that brings value to the industry; the Partnership Innovation Award recognizes achievement in partnering to successfully launch or introduce a new product to the market or modifying an existing product to make it significantly better or scalable.
The Parenteral Drug Association (PDA) is the leading global provider of science, technology and regulatory information and education for the pharmaceutical and biopharmaceutical community. Founded in 1946 as a nonprofit organization, PDA is committed to developing scientifically sound, practical technical information and resources to advance science and regulation through the expertise of over 10,500 members worldwide. PDA is an ANSI accredited Standards Developing Organization. Go to http://www.pda.org/footer/about-pda to learn more.
Building on this success, this year’s Building Blocks Grants Program was funded with $100,000 given to Brunswick Main Street from the City of Brunswick’s budget along with $200,000 from the State of Maryland in the form of a DGS Grant (Supplemental Budget No. 2 to HB200/SB181 – 6/30/2024).
City Administrator Julie Martorana noted, “as our applications showed, many of our commercial properties are at least one hundred years old. The City believes that investing in our buildings is the wisest investment we can make in revitalizing Brunswick.”
In 2023, the program was expanded to make all businesses within the City limits with less than fifteen employees and only one location eligible. The program provides a one-time award for infrastructure improvements valued between $50,000.00 and $300,000.00 that would have a major impact on a building’s usability and marketability.
The following projects have been chosen to receive 2023 Building Blocks awards:
Mooseheart Lofts, LLC 401 E. Potomac St., Brunswick, MD $23,540 Foundation reinforcement and exterior wall stabilization.
Newberry Building (Eric Lindland and Machelle Lee) 30-34 W. Potomac St., Brunswick, MD $25,000 Replace second-story windows to improve the building’s energy efficiency and install an integrated fire alarm system to meet current safety codes.
Steadman-Keenan American Legion Post 96 18 S. Maple Ave., Brunswick, MD $50,000 New HVAC system.
The Hive Cake Shop (Rebekah Ontiveros) 318 Petersville Rd., Brunswick, MD $60,000 Roof and gable replacement and HVAC installation.
Five Dances Wellness (Samantha Francis) 8 S. Maryland Ave., Brunswick, MD $61,460 Create off-street parking and ADA-compliant office entrance, bathroom, and treatment room for multi-disciplinary wellness practice.
Puerto Rico Distillery (Crystal Rivera) 402 Fifth Ave., Brunswick, MD $80,000 Construction of a distillery and event space that will attract visitors and serve as a community gathering place.
About the City of Brunswick The City of Brunswick is located in south-western Frederick County along the Potomac River, the C & O National Historic Park, and the MARC train line. Proud of its historic contribution as a railroad and canal hub to Frederick County’s growth and development, Brunswick continues to attract commercial and residential growth with its easy proximity to urban centers, beautiful natural resources, award-winning schools, and small-town charm.
About Brunswick Main Street Brunswick Main Street is part of Main Street America, a program of the National Trust for Historic Preservation that supports communities in their efforts to revitalize struggling downtowns while retaining their unique, historic characters. Dedicated to the economic success of its downtown, Brunswick Main Street, created in 2004, works to revitalize the charm and history and show residents and visitors why Downtown Brunswick is a great place to live, work, shop and play. To learn more about Brunswick Main Street and how you can get involved, please visit brunswickmainstreet.org.
Thumb United, the first apparel company designed with human connection in mind, encourages consumers to purchase purposefully this holiday season
BOCA RATON, Fla., Oct. 17, 2023 /PRNewswire-PRWeb/ — Thumb United, a mission-based lifestyle apparel brand featuring premium fashion sweatshirts with multiple interior pockets, inspires consumers this holiday season to shop various apparel products while simultaneously supporting the fundamental need for human connection. Founded in 2015, Thumb United was created in a world that often prioritizes digital connections over face-to-face interactions, Thumb United aims to remind us all of the importance of genuine human bonds.
Last year, almost half of global shoppers categorized themselves as “purpose-driven consumers” who are more interested in purchasing products and engaging with brands that align with their personal values. As consumers increasingly prioritize purpose with their purchases, Thumb United’s products emphasize the importance of mindfulness and human connection amidst the growing social concern of mobile devices being a negative distraction. Thumb United apparel, featuring numerous interior pockets, is designed to empower people to put their phones away and be present in the now.
“We are looking forward to this holiday season as we continue to work towards supporting more authentic and present human connection,” said Brad Dubrowsky, founder and chief creative officer at Thumb United. “When statistics around texting and driving accidents came to my attention years ago, I felt a need to do something. As parents, we want to protect our kids from harm, and I wanted to use my knowledge of the apparel industry to create something that encourages people to be safer and more present with the world around them; in other words, hold a hand, not a phone.”
Key features of Thumb United hoodies include:
Apparel with intention: Featuring numerous interior pockets, Thumb United apparel is designed to empower people to put their phones away and be present in the now.
Quality you can count on: Thumb United hoodies are manufactured with the highest quality materials available, including two-way YKK zippers, 80/20 cotton-polyester blend fleece material and triple needle overstitch constructed seams. The premium quality of Thumb United apparel is one of the many factors why it has an industry-leading low return rate.
Pockets that pay it forward: To support its mission, Thumb United donates 10% of its net profits to organizations that teach and inspire individuals to balance their lives and reduce the amount of time they spend on their phones. Additionally, Thumb United proudly offers discounts to military members, teachers, first responders and medical professionals to honor those in the business of helping others in their communities and around the world.
The amount of internal storage Thumb United hoodies offer makes them ideal for conveniently and safely storing essential items like cell phones, keys, wallets and more. They allow customers access to more storage, protection, warmth, aesthetics and comfort, making the hoodies more functional, versatile and convenient for everyday use, and most importantly, encouraging people to put their phones away.
About Thumb United: Thumb United is a mission-based lifestyle apparel brand built for versatility, convenience and comfort. Founded in 2015, Thumb United hoodies are designed to highlight the importance of mindfulness and human connection amidst the growing social concern of mobile devices being a negative distraction. Featuring numerous interior pockets, Thumb United apparel is designed to empower people to put their phones away and be present in the now. The interior pockets also provide ample safe storage for other essential items such as wallets, keys and more. To support its mission, Thumb United donates 10% of its net profits to organizations that teach and inspire individuals to balance their life and reduce the amount of time they spend on their phones. For more information, visit https://thumbunited.com/.
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Margolis’ keynote address, “Take Off Your Mask & Start Living Your Best Life,” will focus on ways to stop trying to live up to unrealistic expectations, combat imposter syndrome and be true to yourself. Heather’s raw, honest, heartfelt keynote will share how she jumped off the hamster wheel, burned the whole thing down, and is now living her best life!
Margolis, Senior Vice President of Marketing at 360insights and former CEO and Founder of Channel Maven and Spark Your Channel, grounds her advice on two decades of experience as a channel leader and entrepreneur. She’s a recognized channel marketing expert and a sought-after keynote speaker about entrepreneurship, building a service-based business, B2B strategy, B2B marketing and channel marketing.
ACW’s event will also include networking and engaging programming, such as:
Welcoming remarks from ACW President Cassie Jeppson
ACW LEAD and ACT Award winners’ presentation
Raffle prizes
Swag bags
More
The ACWConnect Live! event is open to all genders attending the Channel Futures MSP Summit & Channel Futures Leadership Summit. Admission is free to all ACW members, and advance tickets are $40 for non-members. Additional tickets may be available at the door for $50. Click here to register. Become an ACW member and attend for free; sign up at https://allianceofchannelwomen.org/join.
Tickets are limited to the space available. Advance registration is recommended. Pre-registration closes at 5 p.m. EDT on October 27. Additional tickets may be available at the door on a “first come, first served” basis.
ACWConnect Live! is made possible by the generous support of our sponsors, including: Diamond: AchieveUnite, BuzzTheory, Channel Partners, ChannelVision, channelWise, Comcast Business/Masergy, Cox Business/RapidScale, Lenovo, Lumen, NEC Corporation of America, RingCentral, Telesystem and Vonage; Gold: Fusion Connect and Telarus; Silver: 8×8, iAgent, Intelisys, Granite, Go-To, Ooma, Sangoma, Tangoe, TPx, Windstream and Zift Solutions
About the Alliance of Channel Women Founded in 2010, the Alliance of Channel Women is a not-for-profit organization of women in the indirect sales channel of the telecom and IT industry. The Alliance of Channel Women brings us together to empower and advance women’s careers and leadership roles in the technology channel through education, community, advocacy and opportunities for personal growth. To learn more and to become a member, please visit http://www.allianceofchannelwomen.org.
Some of SureFire’s courses are fully online, while others feature online instruction with an in-person skill check. In-person courses are also still available at their four centers in Orange, Corona, Laguna Hills, and Los Angeles. Many courses offer onsite and online options.
SureFire CPR classes include:
CPR, AED, and First Aid Certification – all in-person
Basic Life Support (BLS) – both in-person and online with skills check available
Advanced Cardiac Life Support (ACLS) – both in-person and online with skills check available
Pediatric Advanced Life Support (PALS) – both in-person and online with skills check available
Neonatal Resuscitation Program (NRP) – all in-person
EKG/ECG Certification – both in-person and online available
Management of Assaultive Behavior (MAB) – 100% online
Hospital Fire Safety – 100% online
Bloodborne Pathogens – 100% online
Courses are taught by expert instructors, including firefighters, paramedics, nurses, and EMTs. In addition to providing the information needed for certification, instructors strive to make courses interesting and fun to ensure participants retain the information they learn. Every participant attending onsite training receives their own manikin for more hands-on experience.
The online store includes AEDs and AED accessories, rescue and first aid kits, and course materials. The store also features full HeartStart packages.
About SureFire CPR
SureFire CPR offers professional, affordable, and convenient certification programs onsite and online. Online courses include BLS, ACLS, PALS, and MAB. In-person CPR instruction is available to the greater Southern California area at our industry-leading training facilities in Orange County and Riverside County.
CPR classes and other certification programs are available to the public and are taught by professional firefighters, paramedics, lifeguards, ER nurses, and EMTs. We also offer online and onsite training and CPR certification for those wishing to learn at their home or business.
As a trusted logistics partner for delivering time-critical aerospace solutions, Sterling’s new shuttle service offers a secure and expeditious solution, complete with a comprehensive chain of custody protocols to guarantee the integrity of every shipment.
Sterling’s newly established Seattle hub is overseen by aerospace logistics professionals, featuring a specialized team of drivers and a dedicated fleet of vehicles. This configuration focuses on the initial stages of transportation, effectively mitigating associated risks at the onset of the shipment.
Aircraft parts from the OEM will be picked up immediately after a client’s request, providing the fastest way to retrieve and deliver needed parts to airline operators all over the world. It will help minimize prolonged maintenance periods, and the associated costs incurred while awaiting the delivery of essential components when an aircraft is grounded.
“We developed this new service based upon the voice of our customers—they told us what they needed and we’ve delivered. Sterling is committed to meeting their needs with fast and dedicated first mile support,” says Robert Broderick, EVP Sterling.
About Sterling Since 1981, Sterling, a Kuehne + Nagel company has been dedicated to supporting the Aerospace Industry with their global high-priority shipping needs, ensuring the rapid and efficient transport of critical aircraft components. Sterling specializes in shipping AOG (Aircraft On Ground) aircraft parts, handling heavy or oversized cargo, and managing hazardous materials, all while rigorously keeping downtime to a minimum.
About Kuehne+Nagel With approximately 79,000 employees at almost 1,300 sites in close to 100 countries, the Kuehne+Nagel Group is one of the world’s leading logistics providers. Headquartered in Switzerland, Kuehne+Nagel is listed in the Swiss blue-chip stock market index, the SMI. The Group is the global number one in air and sea logistics and has strong market positions in road and contract logistics. Kuehne+Nagel is the logistics partner of choice for 400,000 customers worldwide. Using its global network, logistics expertise and data-based insights, the Group provides end-to-end supply chain solutions for global companies and industries. As a member of the Science Based Target Initiative (SBTi), Kuehne+Nagel is committed to sustainable logistics by reducing its own environmental footprint and by supporting its customers with low-carbon logistics solutions.
Consistent application of these principles results in improved soil health over time and can unleash the many benefits of healthy soil. One imperative benefit is increased biodiversity of plants and pollinators as well as enhanced habitat for wildlife.
“Using adaptive grazing is such a powerful tool to improve plant diversity, which is critical to wildlife habitat,” said Will Moseley, Noble regenerative ranching adviser and Certified Wildlife Biologist®. “By improving water distribution and infrastructure, we will be able to use small ruminants to keep woody encroachment from turning our grasslands into woodlands.”
The NFWF grants were awarded through the Southern Plains Grasslands Program, with individual contributions provided by Burger King, Sysco and Cargill, and additional support from the USDA’s Natural Resources Conservation Service and the U.S. Fish and Wildlife Service.
The impact of the support from NFWF and its partners will extend long past the duration of the grant. Resulting research findings and grazing management experiences will shape Noble’s rancher education curriculum moving forward, a curriculum that will be dynamic and shared across the nation.
Noble aims to help producers overcome the barriers that deter the lasting use of regenerative, profitable land management practices in grazing animal production. Our goal is to guide farmers and ranchers in applying regenerative principles that yield healthier soil, more productive grazing land and business success.
“With this support from National Fish and Wildlife Foundation and their funding partners, Noble can equip farmers and ranchers to address the health and resilience of grasslands and enhance the habitat for the wildlife dependent on these lands,” said Steve Rhines, Noble Research Institute president and CEO. “Simultaneously, we can help them create a more resilient ranching operation to ensure their family remains on the land for generations to come.”
About Noble Research Institute Noble Research Institute, LLC is an independent nonprofit agricultural research organization dedicated to guiding farmers and ranchers in applying regenerative principles that yield healthier soil, more productive grazing land, and business success. Researchers, facilitators and ranch staff work together to give farmers and ranchers the skills and tools to regenerate the land in a profitable manner. Noble is focused on the regenerative management of the nation’s grazing acres, which directly impacts pasture and range environments, wildlife, pecan production, and livestock production. Regenerative management recognizes that each decision made on the ranch impacts the interactions of the soil, plants, water, animals, economics and people. Noble’s 14,000 acres of working ranch lands provide a living laboratory on which to demonstrate and practice regenerative principles and ideas to deliver value to farmers and ranchers across the U.S. Learn more at https://www.noble.org.
About the National Fish and Wildlife Foundation Chartered by Congress in 1984, the National Fish and Wildlife Foundation (NFWF) protects and restores the nation’s fish, wildlife, plants and habitats. Working with federal, corporate, foundation and individual partners, NFWF has funded more than 6,000 organizations and generated a total conservation impact of $8.1 billion. Learn more at https://www.nfwf.org.
“With the right tools, anyone can boost their hair’s health and appearance at home and elevate their confidence,” said Yamazaki. “Our family brand is built on innovation and forward-thinking, always looking to enhance product performance and give everyday consumers the best products for their beauty regimes. With our three latest releases, I’m excited to bring them to market and anticipate consumers will love the efficiency, advanced technology and smoother, professional finish they all provide. It’s like having a personal stylist at your fingertips.”
The YA-MAN Spa Styler Blow Dry & Scalp Massage ($299) is a fast-drying blow dryer that quickly and easily dries hair for a frizz-free body, bounce and shine while offering a soothing and stimulating option with the Scalp Lift massage attachment. Red light and infrared technology help stimulate both the scalp and hair. This helps the strands retain interior moisture by gently heating from inside and out.
The YA-MAN Spa Styler Straight & Wave ($149) is a versatile flat iron featuring YA-MAN’s advanced Japanese technology where the health and vitality of the hair are as important as the beauty, ease and efficiency of its styling. Moisture Pulse Technology emits millions of negative ions to seal-in moisture and help reduce static frizz for smoother, shinier tresses.
The Deep Moist Repair Treatment ($30) is formulated with heat-activated ingredients such as keratin to fill and bind to the external hair structure for strand smoothness and body. Hydrating factors impart long-lasting moisture for a more manageable, silky feel, while almond, avocado, baobab and argan oils enhance shine.
The trio of new releases marks a continuation of YA-MAN’s long-standing tradition of developing groundbreaking products, such as Japan’s first high-frequency epilator and heated RF electric shaver, influencing a new generation of consumers to beauty tech reimagined. For more information, visit http://www.ya-manusa.com.
About YA-MAN: Founded in 1978, YA-MAN is a global beauty brand that blends Japanese rituals with modern scientific innovations. Led by Kimiyo Yamazaki, the product line includes skincare, cosmetics, and beauty devices that have revolutionized the industry and redefined the concept of beauty. YA-MAN was the first brand of home-use beauty devices to be invited to the World Congress of Dermatology.
Live-Virtual “Meet The Nora Project” Presentation on Curricula and Professional Learning CHICAGO, Oct. 17, 2023 /PRNewswire/ — The Nora Project (TNP) invites educators and school administrators seeking to build more inclusive classrooms to learn more about how to make their disability…
