Ms. Mackenzie’s career as an executive and board director span nearly 30 years having held senior leadership roles at Wal-Mart Stores, Campbell Soup Company, Beam-Suntory and most recently as Partner and Managing Director of private-equity giant, The Carlyle Group. In that role she also served as CEO of one of Carlyle’s consumer businesses in 2023 and 2024. Her service on numerous private and public boards underscores her extensive experience and leadership acumen.
“Mindy’s ability to simplify complex leadership concepts into actionable strategies is truly inspiring,” said Larraine Segil, Chair & CEO of EWA. “Her commitment to fostering success and her innovative approach make her a perfect fit for our community. We are thrilled to welcome Mindy to EWA!”
“I have enormous admiration for Larraine Segil and the members of the Exceptional Women’s Alliance”, said Mindy Mackenzie. “The opportunity to learn from and help other women grow in their lives, passions, and careers is something that has long been at the heart of what I do. I’m grateful to have the opportunity to join this group of amazing female leaders.”
The Exceptional Women Alliance (EWA) is an invitation-only peer mentorship organization where high-potential, high-level Exceptional Women from across multiple industries are hand-selected and invested in, to grow, learn, share, and succeed. In addition to the achievement of significant success, the criteria for acceptance include character traits that are defining of the EWA Culture – Kindness, the Spirit of Generosity, Transparency, Gratitude, and Willingness to Share their Networks. The Foundation is a powerhouse of peer-to-peer mentoring that provides guidance, deep connection, and leadership, propelling each woman to sustainable success – one woman at a time. The life-long program enables each member to be connected as alumnae in the ever-expanding EWA global network, as their fellow women leaders continue to move into positions of significance. Learn more at https://www.exceptionalwomenalliance.com/ Follow us on Facebook
Season 2 hosts include diverse nurse advocates, executives, entrepreneurs, educators, leaders, travelers, personal finance gurus, creative influencers and more. Raquél Pérez, BSN, RN, a TEDx speaker and a new host this season said, “I’m thrilled to be part of ‘Nurse Converse’ Season 2, where the diverse voices of nursing professionals take center stage. The opportunity to share insights on our experiences with such a supportive community is truly empowering.”
Another new Season 2 host, Rich G. Kenny, MMCi, RN, serves as a SAS “Intrapreneur” to drive the development and adoption of analytics and AI into care delivery and operations. In his episode, he will cover “Artificial Intelligence in Nursing: Beyond the Buzzwords to Real-World Impact.” He said of participating in this season, “The thoughtful selection of topics and hosts for ‘Nurse Converse’ Season 2 reflects the podcast’s commitment to delivering meaningful content. It’s an honor to contribute to this powerful platform that truly represents the heart of nursing.”
Nurse listeners will be able to stream additional episodes this season including, “Death Isn’t a Dirty Word: A Hospice Nurse’s Perspective on Peaceful Endings,” “How Your Nurse License Opens Doors Beyond Healthcare,” “A Relationship Therapist’s Advice for Nurses on Overcoming Toxic Dating Patterns,” and “The Making of a Nurse Anesthetist: My Path from Paramedic to CRNA.”
To learn more about the “Nurse Converse” podcast, please visit www.nurse.org/podcast. Episodes are available to stream on YouTube, Spotify, Apple and any other podcast platform.
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Dr. Adam Gropper, Board-Certified Diagnostic & Interventional Radiologist and owner of Vivid Vascular and Prostate Specialists of Miami in Miami-Dade County, Announces the Opening of Fox Vein & Laser Experts.
HOLLYWOOD, Fla., Sept. 10, 2024 /PRNewswire-PRWeb/ — Dr. Adam Gropper and his team are thrilled to announce the opening of their new office in Broward! This new location, Fox Vein & Laser Experts, joins the Vivid Vascular Family and represents their ongoing commitment to providing exceptional vascular care and innovative treatments to the community.
Dr. Gropper and his dedicated team are excited to bring their expertise to Broward, offering a full range of services, including:
Comprehensive vascular screenings
Advanced minimally invasive procedures including prostate embolization, hemorrhoid embolization and uterine fibroid embolization
Personalized treatment plans designed to ensure the best outcomes for patients
The new office is equipped with state-of-the-art technology and facilities, allowing Dr. Gropper and his team to deliver the highest standard of care in a comfortable and welcoming environment. Whether you need a routine check-up or specialized treatment, they will provide the expert care you deserve.
“I’m grateful to our patients and community for their continued trust and support,” Dr. Gropper said. “We look forward to serving the Broward community and making a positive impact on our patients’ vascular health. We welcome everyone to come visit us at our new location and experience the exceptional care that our team is known for!”
For more information, call 954-627-1045
About Vivid Vascular
Vivid Vascular is the creation of Dr. Adam Gropper, MD, a board-certified Diagnostic & Interventional Radiologist, bringing a unique blend of medical expertise and technological innovation to his practice. Dr. Gropper’s experience as a physician shaped his commitment to provide a high level of care and personal interaction with his patients. “One of the real challenges in medicine in the current day is finding medical practices where the physicians are fully engaged with spending enough time with their patients,” according to Dr. Gropper. “At my office, that is the way we want to practice”. Equipped with a state-of-the-art cath lab, Vivid Vascular offers highly effective and low risk treatments for many conditions including women’s and men’s health such as uterine fibroids, prostate, hemorrhoids, knee arthritis and many others.
After earning his M.D. from Emory University, Dr. Gropper completed his residency and fellowship training in Vascular & Interventional Radiology. He has been serving the Florida community since 1999, previously holding positions as an Associate Professor at FIU Medical School, Radiology Chief at North Shore Medical Center, Jackson South Community Hospital and Hollywood Medical Center, and Chief of Radiology at Jackson North Medical Center for over a decade.
Mployer, the nation’s leader in providing employee benefits ratings and analytics, today announced the launch of Insights+, an industry-first solution designed to empower employers, employees and leading brokers to rate their employee benefit plans against similar companies and easily communicate their position to employees and recruits.
NASHVILLE, Tenn., Sept. 10, 2024 /PRNewswire-PRWeb/ — Mployer, the nation’s leader in providing employee benefits ratings and analytics, today announced the launch of Insights+, an industry-first solution designed to empower employers, employees and leading brokers to rate their employee benefit plans against similar companies and easily communicate their position to employees and recruits.
Employers spend $1.5T+ on employee benefits each year, yet there is no definitive measure for employers or employees of what good benefits are. Some employers offer benefits much richer than intended overspending on benefits while others provide benefits that lag the market, yet do not know it. Insights+ solves this problem for free by allowing employers and employees to rate their benefits quickly and easily against employers just like them.
Key Features of Insights+ include:
1. Free to use: Employers can access their rating for free by sharing their benefit plans guide. After sharing the guide, you will receive your rating in under 24 hours.
2. Detailed Plan Assessment: A 25-page assessment of your benefits vs. your custom cohort is available evaluating each component of your benefit package, from medical and contribution to leave and retirement.
3. Recognition and Communication Package: For employers who qualify, you will receive a Recognition Package to use to promote and communicate the value of your benefits to their employees.
“Insights+ is a game-changer for employers looking to stand out among the competition,” said Anthony Waters, Chief Growth Officer. “Providing recognition for great benefit plans will not only enhance employer branding, but also drive greater employee satisfaction, trust and retention.”
Chris Burns, CFO of Touchstone Closing, shared “Employees and new hires always ask if our benefits are good. We can finally answer that with confidence and show proof with Mployer’s Insights+. Being able to see how our benefits compare to similar companies from an independent source is exactly what we needed to be confident and validate in the investment we make in benefits each year.”
Mployer is transforming employee benefits by empowering employers and leading benefit consultants to easily assess, rate, and communicate the value of employee benefits. Providing industry-first transparency through unbiased research, benchmarking, and advanced analytics, our goal is to support employers and brokers in providing benefit plans that optimize costs and employee-employer relationships. To learn more about Mployer, visit https://mployeradvisor.com and follow us on LinkedIn.
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Customers using the Protein Metrics Byosphere® cloud platform can rapidly compare data across samples, projects, and geographic sites leveraging the Company’s deep query and dashboard capabilities. Byosphere enabled workflows are GxP/compliance-ready.
“This release will expand our offering and serve a broader part of the proteomics use cases and thus more users,” said Eric Carlson, President of Protein Metrics. “Increasingly, our customers are interested in comparing protein profiles across samples and projects and using these data to inform predictive models in order to accelerate development.”
About Protein Metrics
Protein Metrics, LLC provides solutions for biopharmaceutical applications and biologics characterization, enabling raw data to become information ready for AI and ML applications at the point of delivery to users, lab managers, informaticians, and biotherapeutics developers. Protein Metrics is part of the Dotmatics portfolio of scientific software businesses. Details about the Protein Metrics vendor-neutral biologics characterization software can be found at www.proteinmetrics.com.
About Dotmatics
Dotmatics is a leader in R&D scientific software connecting science, data, and decision-making. Its scientific intelligence platform and scientists’ favorite applications drive efficiency and accelerate innovation. More than 2 million scientists and 10,000 customers trust Dotmatics to help them create a healthier, cleaner, safer world. Dotmatics is a global team of more than 800 people dedicated to supporting its customers in over 180 countries. Dotmatics has made 14 acquisitions since 2017. The company’s principal office is in Boston, with 14 offices and R&D teams located around the world.
Dotmatics is backed by Insight Partners, a leading global venture capital and private equity firm investing in high-growth technology and software scaleup companies. Learn more about Dotmatics, its platform, and applications including Protein Metrics, GraphPad Prism, Geneious, SnapGene, and LabArchives athttps://www.dotmatics.com.
Healthcare IT Leaders is a full-service IT consultancy, connecting its 450+ clients with experienced technical, clinical, financial, business and operational talent. With hundreds of employees around the United States, and offices in Atlanta, Boston and Greenville, South Carolina, the Kansas City location will house key senior executives and give the company a critical operational hub in the Midwest.
“Supporting innovative professional and technical services businesses is a big part of Kansas’ economic development strategic plan,” said Joshua Jefferson the Deputy Secretary of Business Development for the Kansas Department of Commerce. “Attracting Healthcare IT Leaders, one of the industry’s fastest growing IT service companies, is a huge win for the state and the Kansas City region.”
The Kansas City region has become a hub for the digital health sector, an industry made up of companies innovating at the intersection of health care and information technology. With more than 100 pioneering companies and a network of 25,000 seasoned professionals, digital health companies in the Kansas City region are revolutionizing health care services across the globe.
“The addition of Healthcare IT Leaders to our region is an exciting opportunity for Kansas City’s thriving digital health cluster. The company’s expertise in health care innovation will be invaluable to forging new pathways for ideas, talent, capital and customers to converge,” said Dick Flanigan, CEO of Digital Health KC. “We look forward to supporting the collaborative innovations Healthcare IT Leaders’ presence will foster within our robust network of digital health companies.”
“In today’s highly competitive economic development landscape, exceptional real estate, strong workforce and a vibrant community are key to attracting successful office deals. Kansas City offers all these advantages at a world-class level,” said Tim Cowden, president and CEO of the Kansas City Area Development Council.
About Healthcare IT Leaders Healthcare IT Leaders is a national leader in IT consulting and workforce solutions. We help leading hospitals and health systems achieve their goals for digital transformation and optimal patient care with implementation services, project management, consulting, managed services and talent solutions. | healthcareitleaders.com
About the Kansas City Area Development Council (KCADC) Serving the 18-county, two-state Kansas City area, the Kansas City Area Development Council is an economic development nonprofit that promotes the region’s business and lifestyle assets to companies and talent around the world. Working closely with its two states, and 50-plus county and community partners, the region has attracted more than 64,000 new jobs over its 45-year history. KCADC also leads the efforts behind the KC Animal Health Corridor, KC SmartPort, TeamKC, KC Global Design and KC Heartland. | thinkKC.com
“This event highlights the critical role voting plays in shaping our communities and our future,” said Alan ‘AP’ Powell, chairman of AP & Associates – Strategic Alliances, U.S. Army Desert Storm veteran, and founder of HeroZona. “Arizona is a key battleground state, and every vote truly counts. We are committed to empowering our communities to get out and vote, ensuring their voices are heard in this pivotal election. By participating, we can drive real change and secure a brighter future for everyone.”
This year’s speakers include:
Quantá Crews, Arizona State Representative, District 27
Corey Woods, Mayor, City of Tempe
O.D. Harris, Vice Mayor, City of Chandler
Kesha Hodge Washington, Councilwoman, City of Phoenix, District 8
Berdetta Hodge, Councilwoman, City of Tempe
Cloves C. Campbell Jr., Executive Director of the Arizona Commission of African American Affairs, will serve as the Master of Ceremonies. Nationally recognized celebrity DJ E Feezy will be on the ones and twos at the event.
“This event is a powerful reminder that our collective action can shape the future of Arizona and the nation,” said Kesha Hodge Washington, councilwoman, City of Phoenix, District 8. “Civic engagement and voting aren’t just rights, they are responsibilities that allow us to hold leadership accountable and ensure that our communities thrive. It is through these actions that we secure a brighter, more inclusive future for all.”
The event’s official schedule is as follows:
Invocation by Pastor Cornell Ruffin of Resurrection Church of Deliverance in Machipongo, VA
Performance of “The Star-Spangled Banner” by Ronnie R. Williams, President & CEO, HeroZona
Pledge of Allegiance by Jarvis Reddick, Commander, American Legion Travis L. Williams Post 65
Welcome message by Ronnie R. Williams
Break for brunch
Closing remarks by Alan ‘AP’ Powell, Chairman, AP & Associates, Veteran, U.S. Army Desert Storm, and Founder, HeroZona
“This event underscores the importance of civic engagement in determining the future of our communities,” said City of Tempe Mayor, Corey Woods. “Arizona stands at a pivotal moment, and it’s essential that everyone has the opportunity to make their voices heard. By actively participating, we can ensure that our communities have a say in shaping policies that reflect our values and drive progress. Together, we can create lasting, meaningful change.”
The event is supported by Andrew & Amy Cohn, APS, the Art Hamilton Group, Black Philanthropy Initiative, Our Voice Our Vote, SRP, and more.
As part of the Congressional Black Caucus weekend, HeroZona founder Alan ‘AP’ Powell will be honored with the 2024 NNPA Veterans National Leadership Award for his outstanding leadership and achievements in serving communities in Arizona and across the nation. The award will be presented on Sept. 12 during the NNPA 2024 National Leadership Awards Recognition, themed Black Press of America Salutes Excellence in Leadership. The reception will take place from 7-9 p.m. at the Conrad Hilton Hotel in Washington D.C. Powell’s tireless commitment to uplifting communities, especially through his work with HeroZona and various civic initiatives, has made a lasting impact on veterans and underserved populations.
On the evening of Sept. 13, from 6-10 p.m., the Arizona After Dark Experience will take place at the Fabulous Restaurant and Lounge in Washington D.C. Guests will enjoy hors d’oeuvres crafted by celebrity chef Ryan Hackney. This event is proudly hosted by Alpha Phi Alpha Fraternity, American Legion Travis L. Williams Post 65, Andrew & Amy Cohn, APS, Arizona Informant, Association for the Advancement of Colored People, Black Chamber of Arizona, Delta Sigma Theta, Greater Phoenix Urban League Young Professionals, HeroZona, National Coalition of 100 Black Women, Phx Soul, SRP, The Art Hamilton Group, and 100 Black Men.
HeroZona Foundation has launched various community programs including Phoenix Tools 4 School, The Bridge Forum, Holiday Bike Giveaways, MLK Celebrating the Dream, Play It Forward: Engaging Our Youth Through the Arts, Veterans Reach to Teach, the HeroZona Forgotten Heroes Breakfast, the first Nielsen consumer report on veterans, the largest COVID-19 testing site for minorities, and most recently, the Blue Zones Activate initiative, an effort to help make the Greater South Phoenix area a healthier and happier place to live, work, and thrive.
The HeroZona Foundation is a non-profit organization that empowers Heroes in the community through entrepreneurship, employment, and education. The group works with veterans, first responders and those that bring social good to future generations and under-served communities. The foundation’s mission is to create opportunities for the brave men and women who serve their country, and community, every day. For more information, please visit HeroZona.org.
1EdTech Consortium releases a new standard for speech synthesis in HTML
BURLINGTON, Mass., Sept. 10, 2024 /PRNewswire-PRWeb/ — Today, 1EdTech® Consortium announced a new open standard that will help students who need help reading digital content understand their assessments.
The 1EdTech Support for Speech Synthesis Markup Language (SSML) Using the ‘data-ssml’ Property Version 1.0 specification, or Data-SSML for short, is designed to improve pronunciation capabilities in digital learning resources and assessments. Data-SSML provides educators, instructional designers, and developers with a standardized way to add instructions to control the pronunciation and presentation of content by text-to-speech synthesizers. This specification helps with read-aloud technology for all students and also assists visually impaired students using screen readers, ensuring that the text is pronounced correctly. Students using the accessibility feature will better understand what they’re being asked, making for a more equitable learning environment.
“Your GPS mispronouncing a street name is one thing, but if text-to-speech programs mispronounce words during an assessment, it can cause confusion and impact a person’s academic performance,” said Beatriz Arnillas, Vice President of Product Management for 1EdTech. “This specification reduces that risk, so every learner has the opportunity to show what they really know.”
1EdTech’s Data-SSML specification leverages the W3C’s SSML standard to include pronunciation cues in HTML and websites, expanding the options educators can confidently use to assess learner knowledge.
“There has long been a need to improve the quality of spoken presentation of educational content by text-to-speech synthesizers, which has not changed, even with the latest advances in AI,” said Mark Hakkinen, Director of Accessibility Standards and Inclusive Technology for Educational Testing Service (ETS). “A standards-based solution has been key to ensuring that we can have interoperability across the ecosystem of LMS, test delivery, and assistive technologies. 1EdTech has played a crucial role in supporting this activity, and ETS is proud to have played a key role in developing 1EdTech’s Data-SSML standard. It would not have been possible, however, without the expertise and collaborative spirit of our colleagues in the QTI working group.”
“This specification from 1EdTech marks a significant step towards more inclusive educational experiences and will be a great resource for member organizations,” said Mike Powell, Principal Architect for Pearson Education. “By allowing precise control over text-to-speech synthesis and targeting elements that are universally supported, it ensures that all students, particularly those relying on assistive technologies, receive content in an accessible and consistent manner.”
1EdTech’s Data-SSML specification is now available for edtech suppliers. The Data-SSML capability will be added to 1EdTech’s QTI® 3 certification program for members.
About 1EdTech 1EdTech is a member-based non-profit community partnership of leading education providers at all levels, government organizations, and edtech suppliers who collaborate to accelerate an open, trusted, and innovative digital learning ecosystem. We power learner potential by creating the foundation for a learner-centered and future-ready ecosystem where products work together to improve teaching and learning for all.
1EdTech hosts the annual Learning Impact Conference, Digital Credentials Summit, and other engagement opportunities to advance the leadership and ideas shaping the future of learning. The 1EdTech Foundation, an affiliated public charity, uses philanthropic funds to support 1EdTech’s vision. Visit our website at 1edtech.org.
Below are the winners from each participating region:
Northeastern Weed Science Society Graduate Student Winners, Team
First Place: Virginia Tech, with team members Eli Russell, Navdeep Godara, Juan Romero, and Wyatt Stutzman
Second Place: Pennsylvania State University with team members Laurel Wellman, Noelle Conners, and Grant Hoffer
Third Place: Virginia Tech with team members Elisabeth Kitchin, Aaron Tucker, Ava Veith, and Caleb Henderson
Graduate Student Winners, Individual
First Place: Eli Russel, Virginia Tech
Second Place: Navdeep Godara, Virginia Tech
Third Place: Laurel Wellman, Pennsylvania State University
Undergraduate Student Winners, Team
First Place: University of Guelph with team members Lauren Hoonard, Jillian Hamm, Natalie Medland, and Danielle Vogels
Second Place: University of Guelph with team members Maggie Durnin, Ben Fluttert, Marissa Jeens, and Sophie Van Den Borre
Third Place: University of Guelph with team members Colby Older, Karen Reymer, Jillian Ohm, and Max Van Den Borre
Undergraduate Student Winners, Individual
First Place: Marissa Jeens of the University of Guelph
Second Place: Ben Fluttert of the University of Guelph
Third Place: Karen Reymer of the University of Guelph
North Central Weed Science Society Graduate Student Winners, Team
First Place: University of Illinois with team members Yudai Takenaka, Alex Lopez, Isabel Werle, and Travis Wilke
Second Place: Purdue University with team members Jada Davis, Alex Mueth, Hunter Medenwald, and Abigail Norsworthy
Third Place: University of Minnesota with team members Eric Yu, Navjot Singh, Datta Chiruvelli, and Sithin Mathew
Graduate Student Winners, Team Calibration
University of Illinois with team members Yudai Takenaka, Travis Wilke, Alex Lopez, and Isabel Werle
Graduate Student Winners, Individual
First Place: Vipin Kumar, University of Nebraska
Second Place: Isabel Werle, University of Illinois
Third Place: Alex Mueth, Purdue University
Graduate Student Winner, Individual Weed ID
Sithin Mathew, University of Minnesota
Graduate Student Winner, Individual Herbicide Symptomology ID
Alex Mueth, Purdue University
Graduate Student Winner, Individual Farmer Problem
Mark Kendall, University of Wisconsin-Madison
Graduate Student Winner, Individual Written Calibration
Courtney Harle, Iowa State University
Undergraduate Student Winners, Team
First Place: University of Wisconsin-Madison with team members Sabeel Abuhakmeh, Jacob Roden, Daniel Zhu, and Rianne Wagner
Second Place: Kansas State University with team members Ashlynn Hartman, Leno Caldieraro, Quinten Bina, and Joaquin Enrria
Third Place: Iowa State University with team members Alex Coughlin, Emma Davidson, Ephraim Van Zante, and Abe Dieleman
Undergraduate Student Winners, Team Calibration
North Dakota State University with team members Ethan Mewes, Jenna Larson, and Grace Dinius
Undergraduate Student Winners, Individual
First Place: Alex Coughlin, Iowa State University
Second Place: Daniel Zhu, University of Wisconsin-Madison
Third Place: Rianne Wagner, University of Wisconsin-Madison
Undergraduate Student Winner, Individual Weed ID & Herbicide Symptomology ID
Alex Coughlin, Iowa State University
Undergraduate Student Winner, Individual Farmer Problem
Jacob Roden, University of Wisconsin-Madison
Undergraduate Student Winner, Individual Written Calibration
Daniel Zhu, University of Wisconsin-Madison
Southern Society of Weed Science Graduate Student Winners, Team
First Place: University of Arkansas with team members Jared Smith, Maria Souza, Michael Dodde, and Cory Ketchum
Second Place: Mississippi State University with team members Tanner King, Alex Mangialardi, Jacob Dodd, and Amy Wilber
Third Place: Texas A&M University with team members Gustavo Camargo-Silva, Sarah Chu, Purushottam Gyawali, and Kapil Chobbe
Graduate Student Winners, Team Calibration
Mississippi State University with team members Dalton Whitt, Kayla Broster, Ncomiwe Maphalala, and Alaina Richardson
Graduate Student Winners, Individual
First Place: Tristen Avent, University of Arkansas
Second Place: Maria Souza, University of Arkansas
Third Place: Tanner King, Mississippi State University
Graduate Student Winner, Individual Weed ID
Gustavo Camargo-Silva – Texas A&M University
Graduate Student Winner, Individual Herbicide Symptomology ID
Maria Souza, University of Arkansas
Graduate Student Winner, Individual Farmer Problem
Josh Lee – University of Georgia
Graduate Student Winner, Individual Written Calibration
Tristen Avent, University of Arkansas
Undergraduate Student Winners, Team
First Place: University of Tennessee-Martin with team members Maddie Douglas, David Cartwright, Katie Witbeck, and Courtney Higham
Second Place: Texas A&M with team members Paige Patel, Aliyah Abdur-Razzaquq, and Ainsley Graham
Undergraduate Student Winners, Team Calibration
University of Tennessee-Martin with team members Maddie Douglas, David Cartwright, Katie Witbeck, and Courtney Higham
Undergraduate Student Winners, Individual
First Place: Aidan Ross, University of Arkansas
Second Place: Rhet Baxley, University of Arkansas
Third Place: Eve Williams, Louisiana State University
Undergraduate Student Winner, Individual Weed ID
Rhet Baxley, University of Arkansas
Undergraduate Student Winner, Individual Herbicide Symptomology ID
Aidan Ross, University of Arkansas
Undergraduate Student Winner, Individual Farmer Problem
Aliyah Abdur-Razzaquq, Texas A&M University
Undergraduate Student Winner, Individual Written Calibration
Aidan Ross, University of Arkansas
“Congratulations to all the 2024 winners and best wishes to those preparing for the 2025 competitions,” says Dahl. “All those who compete learn to broaden their applied skills in weed science, test and measure their capabilities, and benefit from the opportunity to socialize with and learn from other students and with university and industry weed scientists.”
About the Weed Science Society of America The Weed Science Society of America, a nonprofit scientific society, was founded in 1956 to encourage and promote the development of knowledge concerning weeds and their impact on the environment. The Society promotes research, education and extension outreach activities related to weeds, provides science-based information to the public and policy makers, fosters awareness of weeds and their impact on managed and natural ecosystems, and promotes cooperation among weed science organizations across the nation and around the world. For more information, visit http://www.wssa.net.
Since the release of the guidance, early-phase oncology drug development has shifted dramatically, including new dose escalation designs (a 3+3 is no more), larger sample sizes, real-time PK/PD sampling, randomization between doses and global reach for patient access.
While the new guidance has led to larger sample sizes, larger global footprints and higher study costs, Project Optimus aims to ensure a more robust safety and efficacy profile early in the development cycle. This can result in streamlined later-phase studies and a more comprehensive understanding of the asset, enhancing the probability of registrational success.
In this webinar, the expert speakers will provide tangible examples and case studies of how drug development has played out in the Project Optimus era. By reviewing case studies and their experiences, they will uncover lessons learned and best practices in interpreting the guidance, in addition to exploring the changing regulatory landscape.
Register for this webinar today to explore the transformative impact of Project Optimus on oncology drug development.
Join experts Gilles Gallant, BPharm, PhD, FOPQ, Chief Development Officer, Mythic Therapeutics; Joe Shan, Vice President, Clinical Operations, Adcentrx Therapeutics, and from Catalyst Oncology: Andrew Zupnick, PhD, Vice President, Oncology Drug Development; and Meredith Manuel, Executive Director, Consulting; for the live webinar on Wednesday, September 25, 2024, at 1pm EDT (10am PDT).
Xtalks, powered by Honeycomb Worldwide Inc., is a leading provider of educational webinars and digital content to the global life science, food, healthcare and medical device communities. Every year, thousands of industry practitioners (from pharmaceutical, biotechnology, food, healthcare and medical device companies, private & academic research institutions, healthcare centers, etc.) turn to Xtalks for access to quality content. Xtalks helps professionals stay current with industry developments, regulations and jobs. Xtalks webinars also provide perspectives on key issues from top industry thought leaders and service providers.
