Science policy

Longtime Higher Education Leader Joins Lumina Board

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Thursday, April 11, 2024
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INDIANAPOLIS, April 11, 2024 /PRNewswire/ -- Pardis Mahdavi , president of the University of La Verne , a private, nonprofit Hispanic-Serving Institution in the Los Angeles area, has joined Lumina Foundation's Board of Directors , which concluded its spring meeting today.

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  • INDIANAPOLIS, April 11, 2024 /PRNewswire/ -- Pardis Mahdavi , president of the University of La Verne , a private, nonprofit Hispanic-Serving Institution in the Los Angeles area, has joined Lumina Foundation's Board of Directors , which concluded its spring meeting today.
  • "Pardis' background and unwavering dedication to education will invigorate our efforts to create opportunity for today's college students," said Jamie Merisotis, Lumina's president and CEO.
  • "Her experiences position her to contribute fresh perspectives that align with our shared commitment to democracy, diversity, and service."
  • Mahdavi joins Teresa Lubbers , president of Sagamore Institute and former leader of the Indiana Commission for Higher Education, as a new member of Lumina's board, serving a four-year term.

How to get vaccines to remote areas? In Sierra Leone they’re delivered by foot, boat or motorbike

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Thursday, April 18, 2024
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In Sierra Leone almost 59% of the population live in remote, rural areas.

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  • In Sierra Leone almost 59% of the population live in remote, rural areas.
  • Roads may be non-existent or in bad condition, making it very difficult for rural dwellers to access healthcare.

Why are vaccination rates low in Sierra Leone?

  • In stark contrast, only 15% of people had been vaccinated in low-income countries.
  • The hardships Sierra Leoneans face are typical of the obstacles people in low-income countries have to overcome to access healthcare.
  • In the early days of the COVID-19 vaccination campaign in Sierra Leone, it took the average Sierra Leonean living in a rural community three-and-a-half hours each way to the nearest vaccination centre.

How did this vaccine drive tackle the problem?

  • The primary aim of this intervention was to take vaccine doses and nurses to administer vaccines to remote, rural communities, preceded by seeking permission and community mobilisation.
  • At the time, only 6% to 9% of the adults who took part in the programme were already immunised.
  • The leaders were asked for their cooperation in encouraging eligible community members to take the COVID-19 vaccine.
  • Finally, vaccine doses and healthcare workers arrived at the villages to administer the doses.

Looking forward

  • This approach proved 76% more cost-effective than other vaccination campaigns.
  • Transport accounted for a large share of the costs, so the cost-effectiveness of last mile delivery can be increased by offering a “bundle” of health products.
  • Other estimates put the death toll for the same period at 14.83 million, which is 2.74 times higher.
  • Developing cost-effective strategies to make vaccines easily accessible to everyone, everywhere, is the most promising solution to prevent future pandemics.


Niccolò Francesco Meriggi receives funding from Weiss Asset Management, UKRI and the International Growth Centre.

International Weed Genomics Consortium Celebrates Three Years of Achievements

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Tuesday, April 9, 2024
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WESTMINSTER, Colo., April 9, 2024 /PRNewswire-PRWeb/ -- Since its founding in April, 2021, the International Weed Genomics Consortium (IWGC) has been steadily advancing weed science via collaboration. These advancements include weed species genome sequencing, assembly, and annotation that are accessible via the IWGC weed species website, WeedPedia, and other collaborative databases. Additionally, IWGC offers multiple conferences and training opportunities to share its findings with others each year.

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  • Since its founding in April, 2021, the International Weed Genomics Consortium (IWGC) has been steadily advancing weed science via collaboration.
  • These advancements include weed species genome sequencing, assembly, and annotation that are accessible via the IWGC weed species website, WeedPedia, and other collaborative databases.
  • WESTMINSTER, Colo., April 9, 2024 /PRNewswire-PRWeb/ -- Since its founding in April, 2021, the International Weed Genomics Consortium (IWGC) has been steadily advancing weed science via collaboration.
  • These advancements include weed species genome sequencing, assembly, and annotation that are accessible via the IWGC weed species website , WeedPedia , and other collaborative databases.

Environment, Health, and Safety Market worth $11.5 billion by 2029 - Exclusive Report by MarketsandMarkets™

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Thursday, April 4, 2024
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The software segment contributed the largest market share in the Environment, Health, and Safety Market during the forecast period.

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  • The software segment contributed the largest market share in the Environment, Health, and Safety Market during the forecast period.
  • EHS software helps identify hazards, manage safety data, and monitor worker health, promoting a safer and healthier work environment.
  • Analyze each submarket concerning individual growth trends, prospects, and contributions to the overall Environment, Health, and Safety Market.
  • To analyze the opportunities in the market for stakeholders by identifying the high-growth segments of the Environment, Health, and Safety Market.

Environment, Health, and Safety Market worth $11.5 billion by 2029 - Exclusive Report by MarketsandMarkets™

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Thursday, April 4, 2024
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The software segment contributed the largest market share in the Environment, Health, and Safety Market during the forecast period.

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  • The software segment contributed the largest market share in the Environment, Health, and Safety Market during the forecast period.
  • EHS software helps identify hazards, manage safety data, and monitor worker health, promoting a safer and healthier work environment.
  • Analyze each submarket concerning individual growth trends, prospects, and contributions to the overall Environment, Health, and Safety Market.
  • To analyze the opportunities in the market for stakeholders by identifying the high-growth segments of the Environment, Health, and Safety Market.

Press release - Belgium Presidency debriefs EP committees on priorities

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Sunday, February 4, 2024
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Ministers are holding a series of meetings in parliamentary committees to present the priorities of the Belgian Presidency of the Council.Committee on Culture and EducationCommittee on DevelopmentCommittee on Economic and Monetary AffairsCommittee on Employment and Social AffairsCommittee on the Environment, Public Health and Food SafetyCommittee on Women’s Rights and Gender EqualityCommittee on the Internal Market and Consumer ProtectionCommittee on International TradeCommittee on Industry, Research and EnergyCommittee on Legal AffairsCommittee on Civil Liberties, Justice and Home AffairsCommittee on Regional DevelopmentCommittee on Transport and Tourism Source : © European Union, 2024 - EP

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Ministers are holding a series of meetings in parliamentary committees to present the priorities of the Belgian Presidency of the Council.Committee on Culture and EducationCommittee on DevelopmentCommittee on Economic and Monetary AffairsCommittee on Employment and Social AffairsCommittee on the Environment, Public Health and Food SafetyCommittee on Women’s Rights and Gender EqualityCommittee on the Internal Market and Consumer ProtectionCommittee on International TradeCommittee on Industry, Research and EnergyCommittee on Legal AffairsCommittee on Civil Liberties, Justice and Home AffairsCommittee on Regional DevelopmentCommittee on Transport and Tourism Source : © European Union, 2024 - EP

Persuading businesses and people to reduce climate emissions is key to slowing climate change – research-based techniques and new approaches from the behavioral sciences can show how to do it

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Wednesday, July 26, 2023
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But to achieve these large reductions, policies are needed to help drive individual change, often through government or businesses.

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  • But to achieve these large reductions, policies are needed to help drive individual change, often through government or businesses.
  • _But research in social and behavioral science for the best solutions has been lagging behind communication of climate and the physical science of it.
  • The discussion of the relationship between human behavior and climate change consisted of three panels and six speakers.

Electrification and incentives

    • The experiment raised indoor temperatures and reduced air conditioner use during the afternoon, usually a time when energy costs were high.
    • To reduce greenhouse gases significantly, Wichman said, the U.S. needs the right incentives to inspire such behavioral changes as reducing water use.
    • He also explained that, while encouraging the electrification of homes and vehicles is important, there must also be policies that promote clean electricity and discourage high-emissions behaviors.

Individuals matter in culture shifts

    • Andrew Hoffman, Holcim Professor of Sustainable Enterprise at the University of Michigan.
    • Hoffman identified policies needed to lower climate-warming emissions, including reducing corporations’ emissions and giving nature, such as rivers, legally enforceable rights.

Corporations sparking large-scale change

Labroots Hosts its 11th Annual Genetics Week Online Event, on May 16-18, 2023

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Thursday, May 11, 2023
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YORBA LINDA, Calif., May 11, 2023 /PRNewswire-PRWeb/ -- Labroots, the leading scientific social networking website, offering premier interactive virtual events and webinars, today announced its 11th annual Genetics Week virtual event scheduled on May 16-18, 2023. This premier scientific conference focused on advancing the frontiers of science through cutting-edge research and presented by a diverse range of leading experts from academia and institutions promises to showcase the latest developments in the fields of Genetics and Genomics, Precision Medicine and Molecular Diagnostics.

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  • Thousands of conference attendees will be intrigued to learn more about health outcomes, novel therapies and advancements in health systems and personalized medicine today.
  • Day three concludes the Genetics Week event bringing even more thought-provoking discussions relevant to the discipline of molecular diagnostics.
  • Produced on Labroots' comprehensive platform, while connecting across all desktop and mobile devices, the interactive environment provides an immersive educational experience.
  • Use the hashtag #LRgenetics to follow the conversation and connect with other members of the global Genetics & Genomics community!

Consumer Reports Launches Video Series in Partnership with Kapor Foundation Highlighting Racial Bias in Algorithms

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Tuesday, May 2, 2023
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OAKLAND, Calif., May 2, 2023 /PRNewswire/ -- Today Consumer Reports in partnership with the Kapor Foundation released BAD INPUT, a video series directed by Filmmaker Alice Gu, exploring biases in algorithms and data sets and the resulting potential for harm, specifically among communities of color. The series is designed to educate consumers on the risks hidden in seemingly "neutral" technologies, with three chapters detailing examples across healthcare, mortgage lending, and facial recognition technology.

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  • OAKLAND, Calif., May 2, 2023 /PRNewswire/ -- Today Consumer Reports in partnership with the Kapor Foundation released BAD INPUT, a video series directed by Filmmaker Alice Gu, exploring biases in algorithms and data sets and the resulting potential for harm, specifically among communities of color.
  • The series draws from experts in several fields, including medicine, finance, law, and technology, to compile a diverse mix of perspectives.
  • "Algorithms are not good, bad or neutral," said Dr. Michael Akinwumi, Chief Tech Equity Officer at the National Fair Housing Alliance and who's interviewed in the series.
  • To learn more, take action, and view the full BAD INPUT video series, visit badinput.org.

EQS-News: Abivax appoints Dr. Sheldon Sloan, M.D., as Chief Medical Officer

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Wednesday, February 22, 2023
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“We are excited to welcome Sheldon at Abivax and to benefit from his vast experience to drive the clinical and medical strategy and development of our Company in the years to come, said Prof. Hartmut J. Ehrlich, M.D., CEO of Abivax.

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  • “We are excited to welcome Sheldon at Abivax and to benefit from his vast experience to drive the clinical and medical strategy and development of our Company in the years to come, said Prof. Hartmut J. Ehrlich, M.D., CEO of Abivax.
  • Further, Sheldon will be driving the strategy for future clinical development programs with obefazimod, first and foremost for Crohn’s disease.
  • Before joining Arena Pharmaceuticals, Dr. Sloan held different leadership positions at J&J in Medical Affairs, R&D, and Science Policy.
  • from Rush Medical College, Chicago, USA, and a Master of Bioethics from the University of Pennsylvania, USA.