The Learning Lab

ImmunityBio Executive Chairman Dr. Patrick Soon-Shiong to Discuss ANKTIVA® Approval in Fireside Chat at the Annual Conference of the American Urological Association

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Tuesday, April 30, 2024

“The realization that this transformation of MHC- to MHC+ could rescue exhausted or immune-evaded T cells was the basis of our Cancer Moonshot announced in 2016 .

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  • “The realization that this transformation of MHC- to MHC+ could rescue exhausted or immune-evaded T cells was the basis of our Cancer Moonshot announced in 2016 .
  • I very much look forward to elaborating on the details with Dr. Sam Chang at the AUA conference,” said Dr. Patrick Soon-Shiong.
  • Hosting Dr. Soon-Shiong will be Dr. Sam S. Chang, M.D., Professor of Urology and Chief Surgical Officer of the Vanderbilt Ingram Cancer Center.
  • Dr. Chang was a principal investigator for ImmunityBio’s QUILT 3.032 study, which produced the data on which the FDA approval was based.

SimScale Announces New AI-Powered Automotive Design Features

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Tuesday, April 9, 2024

SimScale GmbH announced today newly released AI-powered real-time automotive design features.

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  • SimScale GmbH announced today newly released AI-powered real-time automotive design features.
  • View the full release here: https://www.businesswire.com/news/home/20240408211861/en/
    Automotive design simulation of aerodynamics in the SimScale cloud-native simulation platform.
  • Automotive companies use SimScale to design and optimize their products using a broad spectrum of analysis capabilities, including mechanical, thermal, CFD, and electromagnetics.
  • SimScale CEO David Heiny will present live at the Learning Lab on Day 2 (Wednesday) at 9:30 a.m. on Real-Time Automotive Design via a Unified Simulation, Data, and Physics AI Solution—A Case Study.

Parkinson's Foundation and CurePSP Announce Partnership for Launch of Special Programming for Healthcare Professionals

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Thursday, September 21, 2023

NEW YORK and MIAMI, Sept. 21, 2023 /PRNewswire/ -- The Parkinson's Foundation today announced the launch of a partnership with CurePSP on the development of a multi-part educational program geared towards healthcare professionals.

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  • NEW YORK and MIAMI, Sept. 21, 2023 /PRNewswire/ -- The Parkinson's Foundation today announced the launch of a partnership with CurePSP on the development of a multi-part educational program geared towards healthcare professionals.
  • The program focuses on "atypical Parkinsonian syndromes," including: progressive supranuclear palsy (PSP), corticobasal degeneration (CBD) and multiple system atrophy (MSA).
  • "We want to help physicians, nurses, rehabilitation therapists, social workers and other healthcare professionals to better understand distinct needs and care considerations with atypical Parkinsonism."
  • Healthcare professionals can access this new accredited podcast on the Learning Lab.

Nearly 30,000 Animal Welfare Professionals Enroll in Behavior Training as ASPCA Rehabilitation Center and Learning Lab Celebrate Five-Year Anniversary

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Wednesday, May 3, 2023

WEAVERVILLE, N.C., May 3, 2023 /PRNewswire/ -- The ASPCA® (The American Society for the Prevention of Cruelty to Animals®) is today announcing that its animal behavior education program has attracted nearly 30,000 enrollments as it celebrates the five-year anniversary of the ASPCA Behavioral Rehabilitation Center (BRC) and Learning Lab. The BRC, a first-of-its-kind facility, opened in May 2018 and is dedicated to the study and rehabilitation of homeless dogs suffering from severe fear and undersocialization, including those rescued from large-scale animal cruelty and neglect situations such as hoarding and puppy mills. The ASPCA Learning Lab, an interactive, educational program, launched alongside the BRC to share learnings with animal welfare professionals across the country. Since its inception, the program has reached more than 1,200 organizations nationwide.

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  • WEAVERVILLE, N.C., May 3, 2023 /PRNewswire/ -- The ASPCA ® (The American Society for the Prevention of Cruelty to Animals®) is today announcing that its animal behavior education program has attracted nearly 30,000 enrollments as it celebrates the five-year anniversary of the ASPCA Behavioral Rehabilitation Center (BRC) and Learning Lab.
  • The ASPCA Learning Lab, an interactive, educational program, launched alongside the BRC to share learnings with animal welfare professionals across the country.
  • The Learning Lab offers on-site, experiential workshops at the BRC for select shelter partners, in addition to virtual learning opportunities for shelter professionals nationwide.
  • Since its inception, the Learning Lab has attracted over 28,000 enrollments of animal welfare professionals in its in-person and virtual animal behavior workshops and eLearning courses, representing over 1,200 organizations across the country.

Ginkgo Bioworks Supports the BioBuilder Educational Foundation's Boston Learning Lab

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Thursday, March 23, 2023

BOSTON, March 23, 2023 /PRNewswire-PRWeb/ -- The BioBuilder Educational Foundation announced today a renewal of Ginkgo Bioworks' commitment in support of BioBuilder's Learning Lab, co-located with Ginkgo's headquarters in the Boston Innovation District. This commitment includes continuing to provide physical space for the Learning Lab as it aims to open pathways to bright futures and successful careers via innovative science and engineering programs through June 2024.

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  • The BioBuilder Educational Foundation announced today a renewal of Ginkgo Bioworks' commitment in support of BioBuilder's Learning Lab, co-located with Ginkgo's headquarters in the Boston Innovation District.
  • BOSTON, March 23, 2023 /PRNewswire-PRWeb/ -- The BioBuilder Educational Foundation announced today a renewal of Ginkgo Bioworks' commitment in support of BioBuilder's Learning Lab, co-located with Ginkgo's headquarters in the Boston Innovation District.
  • Launched in 2021, BioBuilder's Learning Lab in Boston's Seaport provides a dedicated teaching laboratory and flexible classrooms.
  • We are grateful for Ginkgo Bioworks past support and for their recent funding that allows us to continue our work."

Outlook on the In-Person Learning Global Market to 2030 - Featuring Sylvan Learning, Insead and British Study Centres Among Others

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Thursday, March 3, 2022

The global in-person learning market size was valued at $ 17,910.2 million in 2020, and is projected to reach $ 74,161.2 million by 2030, registering a CAGR of 10.0%, from 2021 to 2030.

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  • The global in-person learning market size was valued at $ 17,910.2 million in 2020, and is projected to reach $ 74,161.2 million by 2030, registering a CAGR of 10.0%, from 2021 to 2030.
  • In addition, surge in disposable income and increase in consumer spending on learning benefits the global in-person learning market.
  • The major players operating in the global in-person learning market are Sylvan Learning, LLC., Wayzant, Inc. (IXL Learning), Kaplan, Inc., Eurocenters, INSEAD, British Study Centres, Triumphant Institute of Management Education pvt.
  • The report includes analyses of the regional as well as global market, key players, market segments, application areas, and growth strategies.

FIRST BANK ANNOUNCES PROJECT LAUNCH, COMMITMENT TO BOOSTING EDUCATION

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Tuesday, January 25, 2022

They will also work with a First Bank associate, who will provide mentorship, financial coaching, or an extra set of hands, as needed.

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  • They will also work with a First Bank associate, who will provide mentorship, financial coaching, or an extra set of hands, as needed.
  • Later in the year, Project Launch will also encompass special awards for educators, key partnerships with local nonprofits, and more.
  • More details about the contest and additional aspects of Project Launch can be found on the Project Launch website throughout 2022: www.localfirstbank.com/projectlaunch .
  • As a state-chartered community bank, First Bank operates 122 bank branches in North Carolina and South Carolina.