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AARP Announces 2024 Purpose Prize® Award Winners and Fellows; Gary Sinise to Receive Honorary Purpose Prize

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Tuesday, September 26, 2023
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WASHINGTON, Sept. 26, 2023 /PRNewswire/ -- Today, AARP announced its 2024 AARP Purpose Prize Award recipients. The one-of-a-kind national award honors people age 50-plus who have proven that they are using their knowledge and life experience to make a difference. Five AARP Purpose Prize Winners who have founded a non-profit will receive $50,000 for their organization. In addition, 10 AARP Purpose Prize Fellows and their organizations will be recognized with an award of $10,000. All award recipients will also receive a year of technical support to help broaden the scope of their organization's work.

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  • WASHINGTON, Sept. 26, 2023 /PRNewswire/ -- Today, AARP announced its 2024 AARP Purpose Prize Award recipients.
  • Five AARP Purpose Prize Winners who have founded a non-profit will receive $50,000 for their organization.
  • In addition, 10 AARP Purpose Prize Fellows and their organizations will be recognized with an award of $10,000.
  • Alongside the Purpose Prize winners and fellows, AARP is presenting award-winning actor and humanitarian Gary Sinise with an honorary Purpose Prize Award for his founding and leadership of the Gary Sinise Foundation .

The Scotia Group and RAND Europe convene a historic framing session on "International Finance and Energy Diplomacy" for the United Nations General Assembly

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Wednesday, September 20, 2023
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LONDON, Sept. 20, 2023 /PRNewswire/ -- A High-Level UNGA consultative session on international finance and energy transition diplomacy, which included sitting and former Heads of State and Government, as well as experts from the RAND Corporation and members of the Scotia Group, was convened on 18 September 2023 by international mediation and energy law expert Professor Malik Al Dahlan.

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  • A Call to Action was issued at the event which advocated for a fundamental shift in the way climate finance is raised and deployed.
  • Professor Malik Al Dahlan, the Founder of the Scotia Group, said:
    "We urgently need a Decarbonization Marshall Plan.
  • Under Secretary General Jorge Moreira da Silva, the Executive Director of UNOPS, said:
    Speakers at the UNGA Event included, H.E.
  • More information about the Scotia Group, its membership and the 'Climate Majlis Dialogue' sessions which have been hosted since 2021 is here.

The Scotia Group and RAND Europe convene a historic framing session on "International Finance and Energy Diplomacy" for the United Nations General Assembly

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Wednesday, September 20, 2023
Hydrogen, Climate, State, Executive, Chinese Academy of Social Sciences, MERCOSUR, United Nations, GCC, United Nations Office for Project Services, UNOPS, Organization for Women in Science for the Developing World, InterAction Council of Former Heads of State and Government, Diplomatic mission, Small Island Developing States, Social science, RAND Corporation, Chinese Academy of Engineering, CBDC, Multimedia, Carbon, Government, Natural Resources, Green, Development, Green hydrogen, SIDS, Corporation, Caribbean Development Bank, United, COP26, UN, European, African Union, Islam, Century, United Kingdom, AOSIS, UNGA, Gulf Cooperation Council, Roadmap, Professional corporation, Cryptocurrency, Renewable energy

LONDON, Sept. 20, 2023 /PRNewswire/ -- A High-Level UNGA consultative session on international finance and energy transition diplomacy, which included sitting and former Heads of State and Government, as well as experts from the RAND Corporation and members of the Scotia Group, was convened on 18 September 2023 by international mediation and energy law expert Professor Malik Al Dahlan.

Key Points: 
  • A Call to Action was issued at the event which advocated for a fundamental shift in the way climate finance is raised and deployed.
  • Professor Malik Al Dahlan, the Founder of the Scotia Group, said:
    "We urgently need a Decarbonization Marshall Plan.
  • Under Secretary General Jorge Moreira da Silva, the Executive Director of UNOPS, said:
    Speakers at the UNGA Event included, H.E.
  • More information about the Scotia Group, its membership and the 'Climate Majlis Dialogue' sessions which have been hosted since 2021 is here.

Bugworks Research Inc welcomes Dr. Renu Swarup to its Global Advisory Board

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Wednesday, February 22, 2023
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BANGALORE, India, SARATOGA, Calif. and ADELAIDE, Australia, Feb. 22, 2023 /PRNewswire/ -- Bugworks Research, a clinical-stage biopharmaceutical company, has engaged Dr. Renu Swarup as a honorary member of the Global Advisory Board. Dr. Swarup is the former Secretary, Department of Biotechnology, Government of India and brings in more than three decades of experience in the biotech sector. 

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  • Former secretary of the Department of Biotechnology, Government of India and reputed Biotechnologist joins the Advisory Board to provide strategic guidance to the project portfolio of Bugworks Research
    BANGALORE, India, SARATOGA, Calif. and ADELAIDE, Australia, Feb. 22, 2023 /PRNewswire/ -- Bugworks Research, a clinical-stage biopharmaceutical company, has engaged Dr. Renu Swarup as a honorary member of the Global Advisory Board.
  • Speaking on her appointment, Dr. Anand Anandkumar - CEO, Bugworks Research states, "Bugworks is pleased to welcome Dr. Renu Swarup as a member of its Global Advisory Board.
  • We look forward to working closely with Dr. Swarup to help us reach our goal of enabling equitable global access to Bugworks' innovative products."
  • On joining Bugworks Research, Dr. Renu Swarup said, "I am pleased to be associated with Bugworks in my capacity as an Honorary Advisor and member of their Global Advisory Board.

Bugworks Research Inc welcomes Dr. Renu Swarup to its Global Advisory Board

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Wednesday, February 22, 2023
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BANGALORE, India, SARATOGA, Calif. and ADELAIDE, Australia, Feb. 22, 2023 /PRNewswire/ -- Bugworks Research, a clinical-stage biopharmaceutical company, has engaged Dr. Renu Swarup as a honorary member of the Global Advisory Board. Dr. Swarup is the former Secretary, Department of Biotechnology, Government of India and brings in more than three decades of experience in the biotech sector. 

Key Points: 
  • Former secretary of the Department of Biotechnology, Government of India and reputed Biotechnologist joins the Advisory Board to provide strategic guidance to the project portfolio of Bugworks Research
    BANGALORE, India, SARATOGA, Calif. and ADELAIDE, Australia, Feb. 22, 2023 /PRNewswire/ -- Bugworks Research, a clinical-stage biopharmaceutical company, has engaged Dr. Renu Swarup as a honorary member of the Global Advisory Board.
  • Speaking on her appointment, Dr. Anand Anandkumar - CEO, Bugworks Research states, "Bugworks is pleased to welcome Dr. Renu Swarup as a member of its Global Advisory Board.
  • We look forward to working closely with Dr. Swarup to help us reach our goal of enabling equitable global access to Bugworks' innovative products."
  • On joining Bugworks Research, Dr. Renu Swarup said, "I am pleased to be associated with Bugworks in my capacity as an Honorary Advisor and member of their Global Advisory Board.

ARE YOU A MOTHER LOVER?

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Monday, November 7, 2022
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LOS ANGELES, Nov. 7, 2022 /PRNewswire/ -- With women's healthcare and reproductive rights at the forefront of news and surrounding the midterm elections, the documentary BORN FREE is a timely exploration into the bodily autonomy battle that explores the real cost of birth in the United States that shockingly has the highest, and growing, maternal mortality rate in the developed world. Debuting on digital platforms beginning November 8, the moving documentary was inspired by first-time filmmaker Paula James Martinez' own childbirth experience and features a host of experts and maternal health advocates including Christy Turlington, equitable maternal outcomes expert Chanel Porchia-Albert, Charles Johnson whose own wife died in childbirth, Senator Tammy Duckworth, Senator Joe Kennedy and more who discuss the impact of current medical system standards and ultimate failure for those who experience traumatic pregnancies. In conjunction with the film release, James-Martinez and co-producer Rebecca Dayan are also launching the national charitable organization The Mother Lovers to provide resources, education, and advocacy for expecting mothers. A portion of proceeds from film sales will go to the nonprofit to fund its work. 

Key Points: 
  • In conjunction with the film release, James-Martinez and co-producer Rebecca Dayan are also launching the national charitable organization The Mother Lovers to provide resources, education, and advocacy for expecting mothers.
  • A portion of proceeds from film sales will go to the nonprofit to fund its work.
  • Many women during pregnancy and childbirth experience post-traumatic stress disorder, emergency surgery, extreme anxiety issues and bankruptcy.
  • "As a former magazine editor, I've spent my entire life telling stories to women through the pages of glossy magazines.

Simulations Plus Hosts the 2022 Model-Informed Drug Development (MIDD+) Scientific Conference

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Thursday, March 24, 2022
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Simulations Plus, Inc. (Nasdaq: SLP), a leading provider of modeling and simulation software and services for pharmaceutical safety and efficacy, announced record-setting attendance and virtual content delivery for the 2022 MIDD+ Scientific Conference which was held February 1617, 2022.

Key Points: 
  • Simulations Plus, Inc. (Nasdaq: SLP), a leading provider of modeling and simulation software and services for pharmaceutical safety and efficacy, announced record-setting attendance and virtual content delivery for the 2022 MIDD+ Scientific Conference which was held February 1617, 2022.
  • Tracks included dedicated sessions covering all stages of the drug development process, including Discovery, Pre-clinical, Clinical, and Post-Approval/Generics.
  • Shawn OConnor , chief executive officer of Simulations Plus, said: We were pleased with the momentum that carried forward from our inaugural MIDD+ event last year resulting in the record-setting attendance at this years MIDD+ Scientific Conference.
  • Serving clients worldwide for 25 years, Simulations Plus is a leading provider in the biosimulation market providing software and consulting services supporting drug discovery, development, research, and regulatory submissions.

Webtel.mobi Explains Its Global Structure, and the Artificial Intelligence System - “HAL” - Which Powers It

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Friday, October 1, 2021
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There are thousands of combinations, and the Delivery Platform must be built to render and function on them all.

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  • There are thousands of combinations, and the Delivery Platform must be built to render and function on them all.
  • The fact some of them are Dual Use is due only to its Complex Adaptive System and Complex System Hybrid (see next section).
  • WM built an Artificial Intelligence System, which is a Complex Adaptive System.
  • To understand more about the WMs Artificial Intelligence component referred to as HAL within WM it is easiest if the concepts, requirements, and results of a Complex Adaptive System and a Complex System are researched online.

Global Medical Plastics Market Report 2021: Future Growth Potential Enhanced by Increasing Healthcare Expenditure in Developing Economies - ResearchAndMarkets.com

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Tuesday, September 28, 2021
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The "Global Medical Plastics Market 2021 - Transformative Mega Trends Power the Industry" report has been added to ResearchAndMarkets.com's offering.

Key Points: 
  • The "Global Medical Plastics Market 2021 - Transformative Mega Trends Power the Industry" report has been added to ResearchAndMarkets.com's offering.
  • Medical plastics offer remarkable benefits over conventional materials, such as metals, glass, and ceramics, and have been revolutionizing the medical industry over the last few years.
  • The mature markets of North America and Europe are focused on acquiring sustainable value-added medical plastics while providing improved performance across diverse domains.
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    Growth Opportunity 1 - Continuous Demand for Cost-effective Medical Plastics in Developing Economies, 2020
    Growth Opportunity 2 - Investment in High-quality Medical Plastics for the Developed World, 2020
    Growth Opportunity 3 - Inorganic Growth Strategies and Value-driven Pricing Approach for Both Developed and Developing Economies, 2020
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Five women scientists in developing countries win 2021 OWSD-Elsevier Foundation Awards

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Monday, February 8, 2021
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The prize also acknowledges the scientists' commitment to leading and mentoring young scientists and improving the quality of life of those in their communities and regions.

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  • The prize also acknowledges the scientists' commitment to leading and mentoring young scientists and improving the quality of life of those in their communities and regions.
  • Ylann Schemm, Director of the Elsevier Foundation said: "We know how important recognition and professional visibility are for developing high-profile international scientific careers.
  • First awarded in 2013, the awards are given in partnership by OWSD and the Elsevier Foundation .
  • The awards ceremony will take place on February 9, 2021 during the Minority and Women Scientists and Engineers Networking Breakfast from 1:00-3:00 PM EST.