WESTMINSTER, Colo. (PRWEB)
March 03, 2020

Yesterday the Weed Science Society of America (WSSA) honored more than two dozen individuals for their outstanding contributions to the field of weed science. The awards were presented during the organization’s annual meeting in Maui, Hawaii.

“This year’s honorees are making significant contributions to weed science through their research, teaching, publishing and outreach,” says Bill Curran, annual meeting program chair and incoming president of WSSA.

The 2020 winners include:

FELLOW AWARDS (WSSA’S HIGHEST RECOGNITION)

•     Bryan G. Young, Ph.D., Purdue University
•     Daniel B. Reynolds, Ph.D., Mississippi State University

HONORARY WSSA MEMBER

•     Bhagirath Singh Chauhan, Ph.D., The University of Queensland (Australia)

OUTSTANDING EXTENSION AWARD

•     John Byrd, Ph.D., Mississippi State University

OUTSTANDING RESEARCH AWARD

•     Patrick J. Tranel, Ph.D., University of Illinois

OUTSTANDING TEACHER AWARD

•     Baruch Rubin, Ph.D., The Hebrew University of Jerusalem

OUTSTANDING PAPER, INVASIVE PLANT SCIENCE AND MANAGEMENT

—    James Leary, Ph.D., University of Hawaii

—    Brooke Mahnken, Maui Invasive Species Committee

—    Christopher Wada, Ph.D., University of Hawaii

—    Kimberly Burnett, Ph.D., University of Hawaii

OUTSTANDING PAPER AWARD, WEED SCIENCE

—    Jacob S. Montgomery, University of Illinois

—    Ahmed Sadeque, University of Illinois

—    Darci A. Giacomini, Ph.D., University of Illinois

—    Patrick J. Brown, Ph.D., University of Illinois

—    Patrick J. Tranel, Ph.D., University of Illinois

OUTSTANDING PAPER AWARD, WEED TECHNOLOGY

—    Kathryn J. Lillie, University of Illinois

—    Darci A. Giacomini, Ph.D., University of Illinois

—    Patrick J. Tranel, Ph.D., University of Illinois

OUTSTANDING GRADUATE STUDENT AWARD

•     Hudson Takano, Ph.D., Colorado State University

OUTSTANDING EARLY CAREER WEED SCIENTIST

•     Muthukumar Bagavathiannan, Ph.D., Texas A&M University

OUTSTANDING INDUSTRY AWARD

•     Terry R. Wright, Ph.D., Corteva Agriscience

OUTSTANDING REVIEWER AWARDS

•     Vipan Kumar, Ph.D., Kansas State University (for Weed Science)
•     Lauren Schwartz-Lazaro, Ph.D., Louisiana State University (for Weed Technology)
•     Cynthia Huebner, Ph.D., USDA-USFS (for Invasive Plant Science and Management)

PUBLIC SERVICE AWARD

•     Susan Koehler, Ph.D., USDA Animal and Plant Health Inspection Service

EXCELLENCE IN JOURNALISM AWARD

•     Emily Unglesbee, DTN/The Progressive Farmer,

Biographical sketches of the winners are available in the 2020 annual meeting awards program, posted online on the WSSA website: http://wssa.net/wp-content/uploads/WSSA-2020-Awards-Program.pdf.

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.

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We are honored to have such a revolutionary mind as Noam Chomsky contribute to our educational experience.

MALVERN, Pa. (PRWEB)
March 03, 2020

The Evolution of Psychotherapy Conference, the official meeting of the Milton H. Erickson Foundation, today announced that Noam Chomsky, “the father of modern linguistics,” will participate in a live video interview as part of the opening keynote session. The keynote will kick off the first day of the five-day meeting scheduled for December 9–13, 2020, in Anaheim, California.

An American theoretical linguist, Chomsky’s work revolutionized the field of linguistics by treating language as a uniquely human, biologically based cognitive capacity. His contributions to the field of cognitive psychology and the philosophies of mind and language helped initiate and sustain what became known as the “cognitive revolution.”

The interview-style session will be led by Dr. Jeffrey Zeig, director and founder of the Milton H. Erickson Foundation. Dr. Zeig will engage Chomsky in a discussion of how therapists can harness linguistics to become better communicators in order to improve patient relationships, understanding, and care.

“We are honored to have such a revolutionary mind as Noam Chomsky contribute to our educational experience,” said Dr. Zeig. “Noam has been the most-requested speaker for our conference for decades, and it is particularly special that he has chosen to join us for our 35-year anniversary meeting, which also coincides with the 135th anniversary of the practice of psychotherapy. This will truly be a once-in-a-lifetime experience for our attendees.”

Dubbed “the Woodstock of Psychotherapy” by TIME, the Evolution of Psychotherapy meeting is expected to attract 8,000 professionals from around the world who include clinical and counseling psychologists, psychiatrists, and marriage and family counselors. The meeting agenda is focused on strengthening clinical practice and highlighting the unifying principles that guide effective clinical work.

Participants in the 2020 meeting will gain insight from 50 expert faculty and 10 keynoters, each considered trailblazers in their field, and have the ability to earn up to 50 CE/CME credits.

To register for Evolution of Psychotherapy 2020 or to learn more, visit evolutionofpsychotherapy.com.

For press access and media inquiries, contact Kelly McCurdy at pr@hmpglobal.com.

About HMP

HMP is the force behind Healthcare Made Practical—and is a multichannel leader in healthcare events and education, with a mission to improve patient care. The company produces accredited medical education events and clinically relevant, evidence-based content for the global healthcare community across a range of therapeutic areas. Its brands include Consultant360, the year-round, award-winning platform relied upon by primary care providers and other specialists; Psych Congress, the largest independent mental health meeting in the U.S.; EMS World Expo, North America’s largest EMT and paramedic event; and the Symposium on Advanced Wound Care (SAWC), the largest wound care meeting in the world. For more information, visit hmpglobal.com.

About The Milton H. Erickson Foundation

Established in 1979, the Milton H. Erickson Foundation is a federal nonprofit corporation formed to promote and advance the contributions to the health sciences by the late Milton H. Erickson, MD. It has grown to become one of the most globally recognized and influential organizations in the field of psychotherapy and fulfills its mission through the organization of congresses, workshops, programs, and the development of clinically relevant content for mental health professionals. For more information, visit erickson-foundation.org.

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“GAP Solutions is proud to continue to support CDC and the CPR via a contract tailored to deliver preparedness, response, and recovery emergency support functions.” – Greg Bice

HERNDON, Va. (PRWEB)
March 03, 2020

GAP Solutions, a leading provider of public health preparedness and response support to Health and Human Services (HHS) and the Federal Government, has been awarded a follow-on prime contract by the Centers for Disease Control and Prevention (CDC) Center for Preparedness and Response (CPR). The multiple-award Blanket Purchase Agreement (BPA) has a five-year base period of performance and a total potential value of $100 million. Additionally, on February 11th GAP Solutions was awarded the first Task Order released on the BPA, a 5-year order to provide support and assistance to CPR’s Division of Select Agents and Toxins (DSAT).

CPR leads CDC’s public health preparedness and response programs against broad range of potential threats including pandemics, natural disasters, and biological, chemical, nuclear, and/or radiological events. GAP Solutions is prepared to deliver rapid, flexible, and effective solutions to help CPR and its component divisions and offices deliver on their steady state and emergency response mission. Over the last decade, GAP Solutions has successfully performed related emergency preparedness and response requirements on behalf of CDC, the Assistant Secretary for Preparedness and Response (ASPR), HHS Supply Service Center (SSC), HHS Medical Reserve Corp (MRC), Food and Drug Administration (FDA), and National Institutes of Health (NIH).

“GAP Solutions is proud to continue to support CDC and the CPR via a contract tailored to deliver preparedness, response, and recovery emergency support functions,” said Greg Bice, GAP Solutions Vice President for Scientific and Technical Programs. “Our team is prepared to support 24/7 emergency response and recovery operations in response to public health emergencies or disaster events.”

About GAP Solutions

GAP Solutions has over 20 years of experience supporting our Customers unique mission requirements, including situational awareness, coordination, and planning activities and 24/7/365 emergency response operations following public health emergencies or disaster events. GAP Solutions leads and manages System One Federal Services, a unified delivery mechanism that leverages the diverse, scalable, and innovative capabilities of System One into a single, unified solution for our partners at HHS, DHS, and the DoD. With access to over 450 specialized recruiters, GAP Solutions in uniquely prepared to support our Customer missions as science, technology, engineering, and medicine continue to evolve.

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Rigaku MiniFlex benchtop X-ray diffraction (XRD) instrument

Rigaku is exhibiting its benchtop lines of X-ray diffraction (XRD), X-ray fluorescence (XRF), as well as handheld Raman and laser induced breakdown spectroscopy (LIBS) instrumentation at Booth # 4725.

CHICAGO (PRWEB)
March 02, 2020

Rigaku Corporation is pleased to announce its attendance at the 71st annual Pittsburgh Conference on Analytical Chemistry and Applied Spectroscopy (Pittcon 2020), being held March 1 – 5, at McCormick Place in Chicago, Illinois. Pittcon is the world’s leading annual conference and exposition on laboratory science, attracting attendees from industry, academia and government from over 90 countries worldwide. Rigaku is exhibiting its benchtop lines of X-ray diffraction (XRD), X-ray fluorescence (XRF), as well as handheld Raman and laser induced breakdown spectroscopy (LIBS) instrumentation at Booth # 4725.

Rigaku (The Woodlands, TX) is showing the Rigaku MiniFlex benchtop X-ray diffractometer, and the Rigaku Supermini200 benchtop wavelength dispersive X-ray fluorescence (WDXRF) spectrometer.

Ideally suited for today’s fast-paced XRD analyses, the sixth generation MiniFlex system delivers speed and sensitivity through innovative technology enhancements such as the optional D/teX high-speed detector coupled with a powerful 600 W X-ray source. The MiniFlex comes standard with the latest version of PDXL, Rigaku’s full-function powder diffraction analysis package.

The Supermini200 analyzer is the world’s only high-power (200 W) benchtop sequential wavelength dispersive X-ray fluorescence spectrometer for elemental analysis of oxygen (O) through uranium (U) of almost any material. It uniquely delivers low cost-of-ownership with high resolution and lower limits of detection (LLD).

Applied Rigaku Technologies, Inc. (ART, Austin, TX) is presenting the Rigaku NEX QC series of low-cost benchtop EDXRF spectrometers. The NEX QC and NEX QC+ systems are compact elemental analyzers with intuitive “icon-driven” touch screens interface and built-in printer for easy operation and convenience. The series also includes the Rigaku NEX QC+ QuantEZ analyzer, engineered for heavy industrial use, which runs on Microsoft Windows-based QuantEZ analytical software.

The Rigaku NEX DE series of high-performance, direct excitation EDXRF elemental analyzers is also featured. On display is the Rigaku NEX DE VS direct excitation variable spot X-ray fluorescence elemental analyzer. The NEX DE VS system is uniquely suited for small spot analysis. It features a high-resolution camera combined with automated collimators allowing for precise positioning of a sample for the analysis of 1 mm, 3 mm, and 10 mm spot sizes.

Handheld and portable spectrometers from Rigaku Analytical Devices (RAD, Wilmington, MA) are also displayed at the Rigaku booth. RAD is featuring their latest Raman and LIBS analyzers, including the Rigaku Progeny and Rigaku Progeny ResQ 1064nm handheld Raman analyzers, as well as the new Rigaku ResQ CQL 1064 nm handheld Raman analyzer for explosives & narcotics detection. The Rigaku KT-100S handheld LIBS spectrometer for fast, precise alloy identification is also featured.

RAD will also present a talk entitled, “Library and Method Development – what Lies Behind the Black Box?” hosted by Dr. Suzanne Schreyer, Sr. Applications Scientist on March 3 from 3:35 – 4:10pm in Room 181B.

About Rigaku

Since its inception in Japan in 1951, Rigaku has been at the forefront of analytical and industrial instrumentation technology. Rigaku and its subsidiaries form a global group focused on general-purpose analytical instrumentation and the life sciences. With hundreds of major innovations to their credit, Rigaku companies are world leaders in X-ray spectrometry, diffraction, and optics, as well as small molecule and protein crystallography and semiconductor metrology. Today, Rigaku employs over 1,400 people in the manufacturing and support of its analytical equipment, which is used in more than 90 countries around the world supporting research, development, and quality assurance activities. Throughout the world, Rigaku continuously promotes partnerships, dialog, and innovation within the global scientific and industrial communities.

For further information, contact:

Michael Nelson

Rigaku Global Marketing Group

tel: +1. 512-225-1796

michael.nelson@rigaku.com

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PHILADELPHIA (PRWEB)
March 02, 2020

Philadelphia IP law firm Panitch Schwarze Belisario & Nadel LLP is pleased to announce that Travis W. Bliss, Ph.D., J.D. has joined the firm as a Partner, and Stephany G. Small, Ph.D., has joined the firm as a patent agent.

Bliss is an experienced patent attorney and will be a partner in the firm’s biotechnology and life science practice group. He has significant experience with domestic and foreign patent applications and trademark procurement. His practice also involves IP counseling, providing a comprehensive view of the IP landscape to help clients to determine strategy. His experience in life sciences includes assisting companies in the biotechnology and pharmaceutical industries, as well in the agriculture, horticulture, cannabis, and hemp industries. Bliss is a thought leader in the area of procuring and monetizing IP protections for plant-based inventions, including novel cannabis and hemp varieties and products. He also is ranked in the Nationwide Band 1 for cannabis law by Chambers USA.

Bliss’s IP litigation experience includes litigating patent and trademark infringement disputes, trade secret disputes, licensing disputes and inventorship disputes in both state and federal courts. He has defended both large and small companies against charges of trade secret misappropriation and patent infringement. Bliss has litigated numerous disputes, including patent interference and inter partes review proceedings, before the U.S. Patent Office’s Patent Trial and Appeal Board (PTAB).

Bliss earned his bachelor’s degree in animal science with a concentration in agricultural biotechnology and his doctoral degree in animal science focusing on molecular genetics, immunology, and biotechnology from the University of Delaware. He received his law degree, summa cum laude, from Widener University. Prior to joining Panitch Schwarze, he served as chair of the IP Biotechnology & Life Sciences practice group at Buchanan Ingersoll & Rooney P.C.

Small is an experienced patent agent with expertise in life science fields. As a new member of the firm’s life sciences practice group, Small provides technical support and scientific expertise in the pharmaceutical and biotechnical arts, as well as in the area of IP protections for novel plant varieties. She assists clients in the preparation, filing and prosecution of domestic and foreign patent applications, as well as conducting searches and reviews for due diligence, patentability and freedom to operate analyses. She is involved in FDA Orange Book submissions and Patent Term Extension Applications, and has also litigated patent interferences and inter partes review proceedings before the U.S. Patent Office’s Patent Trial and Appeal Board (PTAB).

Small earned a bachelor’s degree in biology and theology from The Franciscan University of Steubenville and her doctoral degree in cellular and microbial biology from The Catholic University of America, where she was recognized with the Roland M. Nardone Award for Excellence in Teaching Assistance. Prior to joining Panitch Schwarze, Small worked as a patent agent at another law firm in the Philadelphia area.

“We are pleased to welcome Travis and Stephany to our life sciences team,” said managing partner Martin Belisario “Their experience in sciences, including novel plant varieties, complements our team members’ experience and skills to expand the firm’s ability to support our clients’ growing needs in the pharmaceutical and biotechnology arena.”

To learn more, visit the firm’s website.

About Panitch Schwarze Belisario & Nadel LLP – Panitch Schwarze Belisario & Nadel LLP is a boutique intellectual property law firm with offices in Philadelphia and Wilmington, Delaware. The firm’s IP law practitioners provide strategic litigation, licensing and counseling service relating to patents, trademarks, copyrights and trade secrets, domain names and internet issues domestically and internationally. The firm’s long-standing relationships with a network of associates worldwide enable its attorneys and advisors to provide clients with global intellectual property advice and protection.

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Dr. Elizabeth Rcaz, an epidemiologist at South Dakota Mines, lectures to a biology class on virology this week. The image she is holding is COVID-19 or coronavirus.

Don’t panic, but be prepared.

RAPID CITY, S.D. (PRWEB)
February 28, 2020

In the wake of the Centers for Disease Control and Preventions’ recent warnings on the spread of the COVID-19 (known as coronavirus), South Dakota School of Mines & Technology lecturer and epidemiologist Elizabeth Racz, Ph.D., MPH, advises people to be cautious and use common sense.

“Don’t panic, but be prepared,” Racz says. “Protect yourself by sleeping well, eating well, keeping your immune system in good shape.” In addition, think about your “community” in case of a quarantine or illness, and consider what you would need, she says, “Who will you help and who will help you? What resources will you need?”

As of Feb. 27, there were 82,294 reported cases of coronavirus worldwide, according to the World Health Organization (WHO) and 62 in the United States, according to the CDC. The South Dakota Department of Health currently shows zero cases in the state.

The coronavirus was first detected in Wuhan City in China in January and has spread around the world in a relatively short period. Like the viruses SARS-CoV and MERS-CoV, coronavirus spread from animals to humans, although the definitive animal source has yet to be identified, Racz says. The “spillover” of the virus was likely due to human consumption of an animal or proximity to the animal, Racz says. The virus is now spreading from human to human, according to the CDC. Racz says in most cases of animal to human spread, the viruses don’t become contagious between humans as quickly as coronavirus did. This is just one of the “unique” things about this virus, she says. The current death rate from the coronavirus is approximately 2% with the highest death rate for people – particularly men – older than 60. Symptoms of the virus include fever, cough and shortness of breath.

Like many universities, South Dakota Mines has been monitoring the coronavirus situation since it first surfaced, adding i nformation and resources on its website for students in January, according to South Dakota Mines President Jim Rankin.

The university has an emergency management plan and an emergency management team that meets and trains regularly to address situations such as a virus outbreak. In the event of a contagious disease outbreak on campus, the university would follow the recommendations of the CDC, the State Epidemiologist, the SD Dept of Health, healthcare providers on campus and other health officials, Rankin says. “We would be working closely with emergency management officials in local, state, and federal offices to ensure the safety of our students, faculty and staff,” he says.

The South Dakota Board of Regents is also keeping a close eye on the outbreak, releasing a statement that reads, “Our campuses monitor these types of situations closely and they have processes/procedures in place to assess and address any impact on operations resulting therefrom. At present, our campuses are continuing to follow their normal processes for monitoring and addressing issues such as this, and no special system action has been taken with respect to the Coronavirus specifically.”

Racz, who teaches in the chemistry, biology and health sciences department, said one complication in this outbreak is that many people who become infected could be asymptomatic, but still infectious. For that reason, common sense measures are needed to prevent a spread. These include:

• Wash hands regularly and properly
• Do not touch your face, including your eyes
• Cover cough with arm or cloth
• Stay home when sick. Racz points out that employers have a responsibility to their employees to encourage them to take sick time without fear of job loss.
• Keep surfaces, light switches, doorknobs clean
• Maintain good sleep hygiene
• Eat healthy
• Reduce stress

Racz says much is not known about this virus because it’s completely new to humans. “Our bodies have never seen this before,” she says. “Our bodies are naïve to this virus.” According to the CDC, it could be more than a year before a vaccine can be developed to combat the coronavirus.

In the meantime, Racz urges people to obtain their information about the virus from reputable sources such as the CDC and the World Health Organization.

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Offering 20% Discount on First Time Biologics Orders for Stem Cells and Exosomes

The response from regenerative practices nationwide has been incredible! Having such a vast assortment of first rate regenerative products in one place makes it super easy and convenient to satisfy practice needs without the hassle!

SCOTTSDALE, Ariz. (PRWEB)
February 28, 2020

Regen Suppliers is now offering first time customers a 20% discount on initial biologics orders. This includes all available stem cell and exosome biologics.

Regen Suppliers offers an extensive variety of regenerative therapy products, including amniotic and umbilical tissue, Exosome Biologics, PRP kits, adipose kits, PDO thread lifts and more. The company is truly a one stop shop for regenerative products. According to VP Kathleen Francesca, “The response from regenerative practices nationwide has been incredible! Having such a vast assortment of first rate regenerative products in one place makes it super easy and convenient to satisfy practice needs without the hassle!”

There are numerous options available for amniotic and umbilical cord tissue biologics. This includes several sizes, cell counts and price points. For example, Regen Suppliers has its own line for umbilical cord tissue and Exosome Biologics. These are ReBella and ReBellaXO, which are very high quality and cost effective for providers at medical practices, Med Spas and all types of regenerative clinics. As an umbilical cord stem cell supplier, Regen Suppliers takes safety as a paramount concern.

In addition to regenerative biologics, Regen Suppliers also offers top notch PRP centrifuges and kits, cryogenic freezers, PDO thread lift products, microneedling devices, intranasal catheters, and multivitamin IV kits too. The excellent one stop shop website allows healthcare providers and practices to only have to work with one supplier for their regenerative products. In addition, Regen Suppliers has also teamed up with R3 Medical Training for provider’s regenerative medicine training courses.

The 20% discount is available to all initial biologics orders from qualifying medical providers. Simply call (888) 568-6909 or visit the website at https://regensuppliers.com to make an inquiry.

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