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Africa CDC and Mastercard Foundation launch phase 2 of the Saving Lives and Livelihoods (SLL) initiative to strengthen Africa’s public health systems

Mastercard Foundation

LUSAKA, ZAMBIA - African Media Agency - 29 November 2023 - The Africa CDC and the Mastercard Foundation have entered a new phase of their partnership on the Saving Lives and Livelihoods initiative in the aftermath of WHO's declaration of the end of COVID-19 pandemic as a public health emergency of international concern. The Saving Lives and Livelihoods initiative, a bold and unprecedented $1.5 billion partnership, was launched in June 2021. This innovative and ground-breaking partnership aimed to purchase COVID-19 vaccines, roll out vaccinations, build the vaccine manufacturing workforce for the continent, and strengthen the Africa CDC to ensure long-term health security for Africa. Unprecedented in scale, speed and inclusion of African organisations, the partnership has contributed to the continent's current vaccination rate of 53 per cent of the target population, up from just 3 per cent at the start of the initiative. The partnership has also trained, equipped, and deployed 38,000 health workers, creating a robust frontline in safeguarding public health locally. It has provided job opportunities for 23,000 individuals and integrated over 600 COVID-19 vaccination centres into healthcare systems. Additionally, this initiative led to the expansion of genomic testing capabilities from seven to 40 laboratories across the continent. The review of Phase 1 of this initiative, among fifteen implementing partners across 29 countries, conducted by Deloitte, indicates that the vast majority of funds disbursed were used effectively and as intended. Likewise, ongoing monitoring by KPMG has confirmed that partners not only showed strength in programmatic results but also improved the institutional capacity for greater sustainability and institutional resilience. "Our Saving Lives and Livelihoods initiative with the Mastercard Foundation has shown the power of respectful and action-oriented partnerships rooted in collaboration, coordination and systems strengthening. The experience and learnings from Phase I will enable us to move with greater speed and scale to deliver with accelerated impact to our member states" said Dr. Jean Kaseya, Director General of the Africa CDC. In its second phase, the partnership will expand its scope and scale, focusing on completing the vaccination of healthcare workers and vulnerable groups, building a robust workforce of community health workers, ensuring pandemic preparedness by bolstering national public health institutions, laboratory capacities, data access and quality, local manufacturing of vaccines, therapeutics and diagnostics, and continuing strengthening of Africa CDC. "While the global pandemic may be declared over, the need to continue investing in our health systems, build our workforce and prepare for future pandemics remains urgent. This partnership will ensure that we have strong health institutions and systems. We aim to enable thousands of young people to build their careers in healthcare and contribute to improving lives in Africa," said Reeta Roy, President, and CEO of the Mastercard Foundation. The Saving Lives and Livelihoods initiative stands out as a testament to the power of African-led health solutions. As it progresses to its next phase, partnerships will continue to play a crucial role in shaping a New Public Health Order for Africa. Africa CDC and the Mastercard Foundation remain committed to improving the health and well-being of all Africans. About the Africa Centres for Disease Control and Prevention (Africa CDC) Africa CDC is a continental autonomous health agency of the African Union established to support public health initiatives of Member States and strengthen the capacity of their public health institutions to detect, prevent, control, and respond quickly and effectively to disease threats. For more information, please visit: http://www.africacdc.org About the Mastercard Foundation The Mastercard Foundation is a registered Canadian charity and one of the largest foundations in the world. It works with visionary organisations to advance education and financial inclusion, enabling young people in Africa and Indigenous youth in Canada to access dignified and fulfilling work. Established in 2006 through the generosity of Mastercard when it became a public company, the Foundation is an independent organisation separate from the company, with offices in Toronto, Kigali, Accra, Nairobi, Kampala, Lagos, Dakar, and Addis Ababa. Its policies, operations, and program decisions are determined by the Foundation's Board of Directors and leadership. For more information on the Foundation, please visit www.mastercardfdn.org. Contact Details Wariko Kabuga-Waita wwaita@mastercardfdn.org

November 29, 2023 12:13 PM Eastern Standard Time

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ACD/Labs Announces Automation Software to Fast-track Digitalization and AI-Readiness of R&D Laboratories

ACD/Labs

To support ongoing digital transformation in life sciences and chemistry-driven organizations, ACD/Labs has introduced Spectrus Conduit —the first out-of-the-box, low-code/no-code application that connects, designs, and manages automated dataflows from analytical instruments and other data sources. Spectrus Conduit creates standardized, harmonized digital twins of the R&D laboratory, improves collaboration, and supports downstream AI/ML applications. ACD/Labs also announced the expansion of their browser-based Spectrus JS portfolio to proliferate access to cloud-based analytical data management. At BioIT World Europe, ACD/Labs, an informatics company that develops and commercializes software in support of R&D, today announced new applications that will help organizations: Implement automated, extensible analytical data flows from over 150 natively supported instrument formats (NMR, LC/MS, IR, etc.) and other laboratory data sources for improved collaboration and data aggregation. Apply digital chemical intelligence, spectral prediction, and contextual science-based data assembly to produce digital twins of analyses, reducing time-to-market decisions. Facilitate digital knowledge proliferation and accessibility while assuring FAIR and ALCOA+ principles. Accelerate machine learning and data science utilization by simplifying data engineering. ACD/Labs’ Spectrus Platform has helped organizations address their analytical data accessibility challenges for almost thirty years. Decades-long vendor partnerships equip Spectrus Platform users with technique-agnostic, commercial, off-the-shelf support for all major instrument vendor formats. Spectrus offers organizations technologies to support digital transformation (Dx) initiatives—especially those that account for automated data capture, interpretation, and storage of data, with ACD/Labs’ specialty being instrumental analytical chemistry. Recent Spectrus Platform development efforts have focused on the release of an off-the-shelf, low-code/no-code application for the design and management of workflow automation (Spectrus Conduit). In addition, ACD/Labs has continued migrating the capabilities scientists have relied on for decades to browser-based applications. Software in the Spectrus JS family provides on-demand data processing and the facile distribution of data marshaling and management to improve data accessibility. Vice President of Innovation and Informatics Strategy at ACD/Labs, Andrew Anderson, says, “We want to help organizations control the flow of their own instrument-generated data but with the flexibility to adapt such controls without relying on extensive configuration and customization services. Commercial, off-the-shelf capabilities now provided by the Spectrus Platform empower organizations to automate the marshaling, processing, analysis, and proliferation of datasets emanating from their instrument data sources. The application of Spectrus analysis capabilities results in digitally contextualized experimental datasets—digital twins—all without unnecessary manual intervention. Spectrus Conduit not only supports facile, automated, data-driven decision-making for scientists, it also reduces the cost and effort of data science practices. Automated, cross-technique-enabled data science is a significant challenge for the analytical data space today.” “We are building on our legacy of informatics tools to help better address the needs of the scientific community—now and for the digital future,” Anderson continues. “With the introduction of Conduit for automating analytical and instrument workflows, and by continuing the expansion of our browser based Spectrus JS portfolio, we help alleviate software maintenance and support burden on IT teams. We also ensure that your data is not locked into our environment by providing multiple options for export, including JSON export—a necessity when you want to leverage your data for machine learning or AI projects.” To learn more about Spectrus Conduit, Spectrus JS applications, or the Spectrus Platform, visit ACD/Labs at Booth #13 at BioIT World Europe or www.acdlabs.com. About ACD/Labs ACD/Labs is a leading provider of scientific software for R&D. We help customers in >94 countries around the world assemble digitized analytical, structural, and molecular information for effective decision-making, problem solving, and product lifecycle control. Our enterprise technologies enable automation of molecular characterization and facilitate chemically intelligent knowledge management. ACD/Labs provides worldwide sales and support and brings decades of experience and success helping organizations innovate and create efficiencies in their workflows. For more information, please visit www.acdlabs.com. Follow us on Twitter and LinkedIn. Contact Details ACD/Labs Sanji Bhal +1 416-368-3435 media@acdlabs.com Racepoint Global Allison Matthews +1 617-624-3248 rpgacdlabs@racepointglobal.com Company Website https://www.acdlabs.com/

November 29, 2023 04:00 AM Eastern Standard Time

Healthy Habits for your Family This Fall. Registered Dietician Nutritionist Provides Tips to Enhance Overall Wellness

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A video accompanying this announcement is available at: https://youtu.be/Z87XU8x8YEU As the daylight hours get shorter and time spent outside exercising decreases, many people focus on their diets to stay healthy and happy throughout the coming months. The U.S. Department of Agriculture recommends eating meals made up of fruits, vegetables, lean meats, and low-fat dairy products. In fact, a healthy dietary pattern can benefit all individuals regardless of age, race, ethnicity, or current health status. For picky eaters, it is recommended that parents and caregivers continue to introduce new food and flavors, while being a role model with a healthy diet. A few core elements include vegetables of all types, dark green, red and orange, beans, peas, and lentils. Whole fruits are an important dietary staple, along with whole grains. Foods packed with protein, like poultry and eggs, seafood, nuts, and soy products have also been linked to healthier outcomes. Protein helps protect and build lean muscle mass, while promoting better brain chemistry. Fitness, wellness, and nutrition experts all agree that a balanced diet helps the brain function properly. B-vitamins are key nutrients needed for making the brain chemicals known to influence how awake and energized people feel in the morning. Optimal levels of serotonin require sufficient Vitamin D, B6, folate and amino acids. Syn has compiled a list of tips to help families enhance their nutrition and wellness plans throughout the fall and winter months. DAIRY ALTERNATIVES: Syn highlights the importance of moderation for everything we put into our bodies. That’s why she recommends starting the day with breakfast, while including Blue Diamond Almond Breeze Almondmilk. “It’s a perfect dairy milk alternative. I love how it tastes and it’s delicious in cereal and smoothies,” says Syn. Almond Breeze Almondmilk is nutritious and fortified with calcium and vitamins, while being free of gluten, lactose, saturated fat, and cholesterol. Among its wide portfolio of flavors, Almond Breeze comes in unsweetened varieties, including Unsweetened Original and Unsweetened Vanilla—with all the goodness of almonds. Direct link: https://www.bluediamond.com/brand/almond-breeze Social media handles: Facebook: Blue Diamond Almond Breeze Instagram: @almondbreeze X (Twitter): @AlmondBreeze FLAVORFUL CHOICES: As a Registered Dietitian Nutritionist, Syn, is always on the lookout for ways to enhance diets with a focus on health and wellness. She says juices are another way to add a little flavor into our daily routines. Wonder Beet, formally known as Beetology, is a cold pressed juice that champions the power of beets in four different ways. Wonder Beet, formerly Beetology™, champions the power of beets in four exceptional mixes: Beet + Lemon + Ginger, Beet + Veggie, Beet + Berry, and Beet + Cherry. Known as a high-nutrition, low-calorie superfood, beets are perfect for those seeking an all-natural boost of vitality for long-lasting, clean energy. These juices contain no artificial additives or added sugars. Syn says they are “Just pure, unadulterated 100% organic ingredients, ensuring every sip is delicious, satisfying, and curiously good." Wonder Beet is part of the Wonder Juiced esteemed beverage collection made up of 100% all-natural cold-press juices originating from organic farms and picked at peak freshness, These juices are high-nutrition and low-calorie. There are no artificial additives or added sugars – just 100% organic fruits and vegetables. A great way to enjoy great flavor while getting your vitamins from the fruit and veggies. In addition to juices, Syn has a set her sights on salads. She had a series on social media called, “Salads That Aren’t Boring.” Now, the nutritionist tries to turn a salad zero into a salad hero. Her number one tip, “It really comes down to choosing your favorite greens, fruits, and veggies,” adding, “It doesn’t have to be complex, but it’s often the dressing that makes a salad taste so good.” One of her go-to dressings is the all-natural Mighty Sesame Squeeze and Serve Organic Tahini. It is made with the highest quality sesame seeds sustainably sourced. Syn says Mighty Sesame Tahini has a delicious, creamy texture that is a “better for you choice” as a dressing, dip, or topping for wraps and sandwiches. She also points out how this dressing is packed with protein and calcium. Additionally, Mighty Sesame Tahini is vegan, gluten and dairy free, kosher and halal. Direct links: www.mightysesameco.com and www.drinkwonderjuices.com Social media handles: https://www.facebook.com/MightySesame/ https://www.instagram.com/mightysesameco/ Wonder Beet: https://www.facebook.com/drinkwonderjuices https://www.instagram.com/drinkwonderjuices/ FOODS PACKED WITH PROTEIN: Foods packed with protein have been linked to healthier outcomes. Syn says it’s a good idea to add more fish to your meal plans. MOWI is a leading farm-raised Atlantic Salmon producer and is boldly challenging the status quo within the seafood industry. The Salmon is BAP certified, which is one of the highest standards in sustainability in the seafood industry. Syn says this brand is of excellent taste and quality, adding “You can feel the delicate Omega 3 element and natural oil, which so good for you in salmon.” The Fresh MOWI Atlantic Salmon comes from the farm fresh, in optimum temperature, then freshly processed and packed with care in the United States. This product is available at nationwide retailers in only 24 hours from processing. Additionally, Syn points out that the salmon comes perfectly portioned in 6 oz. slices, whether seasoned or plain varieties. “It’s got a beautiful orange color, great marbling, moist and texture. And the best thing, it is fresh and has not been frozen,” says Syn. The Skin Pack technology allows the product to breathe out, but nothing breathes in, extending the products shelf life and reduces potential damage. Direct link: https://mowisalmon.us/ or www.decodingseafoodbymowi.us Social media handle: @mowisalmonus SUPPLEMENTS FOR THE ENTIRE FAMILY: More and more people are turning to supplements to get the proper nutrients they need into their diets, especially with nearly 9 out of 10 American children deficient in at least one key nutrient. SmartyPants is a premium gummy multivitamin brand on a mission to simplify health for the real world with high quality products that contain more nutrients to provide more comprehensive supplementation in one daily serving. Wherever possible, SmartyPants includes bioavailable forms of nutrients that are easier for your body to use and absorb. Syn says SmartyPants Vitamins is a must-have addition to your family’s daily routine this winter, with gummy multivitamins specifically formulated for Toddlers, Kids, Teens, and Adults. For example, SmartyPants Kids Multi & Omegas is made with over 15 nutrients, like Vitamin A, Vitamin B12, Vitamin B6, Vitamin C, Zinc and Vitamin D3 to support immune function. Additionally, SmartyPants Vitamins are tested & true, containing no synthetic colors and Certified Free from the 9 major allergens. All SmartyPants products are IGEN Non-GMO Tested and NSF Contents Certified, and Kids Multi & Omegas has a Clean Label Project Purity Award. The delicious gummies are also enjoyable to take for even the pickiest eaters with their great taste (like Lemon, Orange, and Strawberry Banana for the Kids Multi & Omegas). Direct links: smartypantsvitamins.com and https://www.amazon.com/stores/SmartyPantsVitamins/page/A04E4464-764A-4498-837B-AA3E3A765666?ref_=ast_bln Social media handles: Facebook: SmartyPants Vitamins Instagram: @smartypants X (Twitter): @SmartyHealth SNACK SMART: Research has found that about 60% of Americans are reducing sugar intake. Syn says that does not mean consumers have to stop snacking, they just need to snack smarter. A growing number of consumers are actively seeking ways to balance blood sugar levels, with #BloodSugar securing over 1 billion views on TikTok. To help address the need, Good Measure, a new food brand, has launched a portfolio of blood sugar-friendly snacks. The most popular Good Measure snack, the Peanut Butter & Dark Chocolate Nut Butter Bar, combines peanut chunks, seeds, dark chocolate, and rich peanut butter, resulting in a subtly sweet snack bar with creamy texture and a satisfying crunch. The holiday season can often mean overindulgence, but Good Measure Nut Butter Bars and Almond Crisps are conveniently portioned to help you control your intake and make mindful choices effortlessly. All Good Measure snacks contain five or fewer grams of Net Glycemic Carbs, ensuring little impact on blood sugar. Additionally, every snack is made with nutrient-rich ingredients to provide nutrition in every bite – all while keeping flavor front and center. Direct link: https://allingoodmeasure.com Social media handles: Facebook: Facebook Instagram: Instagram Contact Details YourUpdateTV +1 212-736-2727 yourupdatetv@gmail.com

November 28, 2023 03:00 PM Eastern Standard Time

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Melissa & Doug Toys Co-founder Introduces Lifelines, Well Being Tools That Activate Senses, Promote Stress Relief

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A video accompanying this announcement is available at: https://youtu.be/ytMbkUGV8kg It’s no secret that stress relief can get stressful for many people. Science tells us that 80% of stress relief starts in your body, not your brain. What if there was a way to bring stress relief to your fingertips with a science-backed collection of physical tools designed to activate the nervous system's calming response. Melissa Bernstein, the creative Founder behind Melissa & Doug Toys, is introducing her newest venture, Lifelines, a collection of Sensory Immersion™ tools that activate the body's natural stress relievers, your senses. For more than 30 years, Melissa conceived over 10,000 toys designed to unleash children's imagination, but behind-the-scenes she hid a lifelong struggle with anxiety, depression and stress. When she immersed her senses - she was able to break the cycle of rumination and experience the present moment in totality. That is the backstory and inspiration for Lifelines. Lifelines will offer a comprehensive suite of Sensory Immersion tools across all six senses. The first collection is focused on aroma, a powerful and science-backed category Melissa felt lacked innovation. The collection includes 45 products with 16 patents pending, spanning portable fidget tools, sensory writing, innovative diffusers, and essential oil blends. There are over 100 new products in development, including meditative art activities for adults and multi-sensorial sound and sight devices. Lifelines Grounding Stones are patent-pending handheld diffusers designed for touch, combining the power of scent with fidgeting. Fidgeting has been scientifically proven to reduce stress and improve focus. The six unique and touchable designs feature an irresistible swivel and fit perfectly in the palm, for stress relief anytime, anywhere. Lifelines sensory writing tools inspire focus and spark creativity. The Scented Colored Pencils elevate any writing experience. And the Pen Diffuser combines an innovative writing tool with four distinct aromas dispensed at your fingertips. Tactile Sensory Journals feature covers made for touch, with soothing embossed patterns inside to keep your ideas flowing. Lifelines immersive diffusers pair with any of their 20 essential oil blends to activate smell, touch, and sight. The Waves Ultrasonic Diffuser combines breathtaking scents, colorful lights, and cascading mist inspired by the ocean's tides. The Shower Diffuser and Bath Diffuser turn any bathroom into a spa-like getaway. The portable and lightweight Everyday Diffuser fits perfectly into small spaces like a drawer, car or bag with no batteries or cords required. And then there are Lifelines Essential Oil Blends, thoughtfully crafted aromas inspired by nature and curated by Melissa. This includes more than 20 different blends across five intoxicating scent families and four well- being goals: Energy, Calm, Focus, and Joy. Blends are made from naturally derived, sustainably sourced botanicals, free from parabens and dyes, and blended in the USA. All oils come with Lifelines' patent-pending Precision Pump™ for a mess-free application that dispenses the perfect amount of oil every time. Lifelines products are affordably priced from $5.99-$29.99 and available at popular retailers nationwide including Target. For more information, visit Lifelines.com About Lifelines Founded in 2022, Lifelines, is a collection of Sensory Immersion™ tools that activate the body's natural stress relievers, the senses. From the creative mind of toy maker and play expert, Melissa Bernstein, Lifelines established a new category of adult well-being products that are affordably priced and accessible at major retailers nationwide. For more information visit www.Lifelines.com. Contact Details YourUpdateTV +1 212-736-2727 yourupdatetv@gmail.com

November 28, 2023 03:00 PM Eastern Standard Time

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VinFuture announces the 2023 Sci-Tech week and award ceremony

Vingroup

HANOI, VIETNAM - Media OutReach - 28 November 2023 - VinFuture Foundation officially announces the agenda for the third Science and Technology Week slated to take place from December 18th to 21st, 2023, in Hanoi, Vietnam. This series of world-class events will bring together leading scientists and experts in pivotal technological domains, including semiconductor technology, precision medicine, green transportation infrastructure, and artificial intelligence. The pinnacle of the Sci-Tech week will be the VinFuture Prize Award Ceremony, recognizing scientists for their groundbreaking achievements that significantly impact the lives of millions worldwide. The 2023 VinFuture Sci-Tech Week and the VinFuture Prize Award Ceremony are among the most highly anticipated annual events in the global science and technology community. This year, centered around the theme of “Boundless Unity,” the four-day 2023 VinFuture Sci-Tech Week comprised a wide array of engagements, including the “ Science for Life ” Symposia, the “ VinFuture Discovery Talk Series,” the prestigious “ VinFuture Prize Award Ceremony,” and “ Talk Future: Dialogue with the 2023 VinFuture Prize Laureates.” Commencing the series of events is the “Science for Life” Symposia taking place on December 18th-19th, including four sessions with the topics: “Semiconductors Unleashed: The Backbone of Modern Innovation,” “Advancing Precision Immunology Therapy for the Treatment of Autoimmune Disorders,” “Sustainable Infrastructure and Green Transportation,” and “Artificial Intelligence: Transformative Opportunities and Challenges.” The symposia serve as an eminent platform that unites policymakers, scientists, experts, and businessmen from prestigious domestic and international organizations. Guests attending the symposia will meet and discuss with distinguished scientists such as Professor Teck-Seng Low, Senior Vice President at the National University of Singapore (Singapore); Dr. Sadasivan (Sadas) Shankar, Research Technology Manager at SLAC National Laboratory in Stanford University (USA); Professor Shimon Sakaguchi, Immunologist and Distinguished Professor at the Immunology Frontier Research Center (IFReC), Osaka University (Japan); Professor Jang-Soo Chun, Gwangju Institute of Science, and Technology and Director of the Korea National Creative Research Initiatives Center for Osteoarthritis Pathogenesis (South Korea); Professor Christian Borgs, Director of the Bakar Institute of Digital Materials for the Planet (BIDMaP) and Member of the Berkeley Artificial Intelligence Research (BAIR) Lab at University of California, Berkeley (USA) … The highlight of VinFuture Season 3 is the connection activities under the “ VinFuture Discovery Talk Series ” - organized for the first time to cultivate partnerships and delve into potential technology transfers at renowned research institutes and universities in Vietnam. Nine participating organizations in Hanoi will engage in profound discussions with globally acclaimed scientists. These conversations will revolve around pivotal topics, including “ Ending AIDS: Developing new prevention technologies for young women, ” “ Building research capacity to address global health issues in low- and middle-income countries, ” “ COVID-19: Advancing an evidence-based response, ” “ Agriculture's path to net zero emissions: The role of livestock, ” etc. The pinnacle of this series culminates in the highly anticipated 2023 VinFuture Prize Award Ceremony, poised to take place on the evening of December 20th, 2023, at the Ho Guom Opera House. This ceremony, under the resounding theme of “Boundless Unity,” serves as the grand stage for unveiling the Laureates of the VinFuture Prize Season 3, whose technological breakthroughs were meticulously curated from a comprehensive pool of nearly 1,400 nominations spanning over 90 countries and territories worldwide. Wrapping up the VinFutureSci-Tech Week is the grand finale: “ Talk Future: Dialogue with the 2023 VinFuture Prize Laureates, ” scheduled for December 21st, 2023. Attendees can seize the morning session to personally connect with the esteemed 2023 VinFuture Prize Laureates as they share the inspirational scientific research journey that led them to prestigious accolades. Later in the afternoon, the Laureates will deliver an enthralling presentation catered towards exceptional young scientists, gifted students, innovative businesses, and the startup community, all eager to implement groundbreaking scientific advancements into practical applications. The VinFuture Prize has entered its third year with the prestige and stature increasingly affirmed by the global science and technology community, recognized on par with the world’s top prestigious awards. In Vietnam, the VinFuture Foundation and the VinFuture Prize also have a unique meaning, not only serve as a bridge to connect the world’s outstanding minds with the Vietnamese science and technology community but also contribute to inspiring and motivating Vietnamese science to catch up quickly and advance further on the global science and technology map. EVENT SCHEDULE FOR THE 2023 VINFUTURE SCI-TECH WEEK 1. “Science for Life” Symposia Date and time: 9:00 am - 3:45 pm, December 18th-19th, 2023 Location: Almaz International Convention Center, Hoa Lan Street, Vinhomes Riverside, Long Bien, Hanoi 2. VinFuture Discovery Talk Series Date and time: December 18th-21st, 2023 Anticipated locations: Nine (09) participating institutes, universities, and organizations 3. 2023 VinFuture Prize Award Ceremony Date and time: 8:00 pm – 10:00 pm, December 20th, 2023 Location: Ho Guom Opera House, 40 Hang Bai, Hoan Kiem, Hanoi 4. Talk Future: Dialogue with the 2023 VinFuture Prize Laureates Date and time: 9:00 am – 4:00 pm, December 21st, 2023 Location: VinUniversity, Vinhomes Ocean Park, Gia Lam, Hanoi About the VinFuture Prize The VinFuture Foundation, established on International Human Solidarity Day on December 20th, 2020, is a non-profit organization co-founded by billionaire Mr. Pham Nhat Vuong and his wife, Mrs. Pham Thu Huong. The Foundation's core activity is awarding the annual VinFuture Prize, which recognizes transformative scientific and technological innovations capable of making significant positive changes in the lives of millions of people worldwide. The VinFuture Prize consists of four prestigious awards presented each year. The most esteemed is the VinFuture Grand Prize, valued at US$3 million, making it one of the largest annual prizes globally. Additionally, there are three Special Prizes, each valued at US$500,000, specifically dedicated to honoring female innovators, innovators from developing countries, and innovators with outstanding achievements in emerging fields. In pursuit of its mission, the Foundation undertakes various activities. These include engaging in strategic grantmaking initiatives, fostering intellectual connections, and collaborating in the advancement of science and technology. Learn more at: https://vinfutureprize.org. Contact Details Media Contact v.chidqd1@vingroup.net

November 28, 2023 09:57 AM Eastern Standard Time

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Introducing Doceree Insights: Revolutionizing Healthcare Marketing Analytics with the Power of AI

Doceree Inc

Today, Doceree, the leading global platform building unprecedented solutions for healthcare professional (HCP) messaging, proudly unveils its new groundbreaking offering – Insights. Inspired by tools like ChatGPT, this innovative solution transforms the way healthcare marketers access and interpret data. As the latest addition to the suite of AI-powered tools on the platform, Insights empowers healthcare marketers with a game-changing approach to analytics, making it easier than ever to unravel crucial business insights from your marketing campaigns. Healthcare marketers often know the business questions they need answered, but don’t always know what data and analytics will help them find those answers. At the heart of Insights is the ability for marketers to pose those questions directly to the platform, and in return, Insights provides data-driven answers in the form of interactive, exportable data visualizations. In an industry marked by evolving trends and ever-increasing demands, healthcare marketers face the challenge of understanding their campaign performance and making data-driven decisions. To address this need, Doceree has developed Insights, a ChatGPT-style tool designed to simplify the analytics process with on-demand access to vital information quickly and effortlessly. With Insights, marketers can explore all their campaign data – including physician and provider level data (PLD). By leveraging Doceree’s proprietary HCP identity-resolution technology Espyian TM, Insights can answer detailed questions about campaign performance at the individual level. Data and analytics that were previously fragmented and complex, are now easily accessible on-demand with this innovative tool. Using artificial intelligence, Insights harnesses the power of natural language processing (NLP) to interpret and understand the marketer’s question and get them the answer they seek. Insights eliminates the need to sift through static charts and predefined dashboards that often hinder quick and efficient data exploration. This interactive, AI-powered tool also allows users to export and incorporate the right data and visualizations into their own branded presentations, making it even easier for marketers to tell their story with data. “ Doceree is committed to finding the bottlenecks in pharma messaging and bridging them with its AI-powered, category-focused platform and end-to-end solutions that allow pharma marketers to activate top-performing campaigns, while also effectively tracking their KPIs. With our new offering- Insights, we are set to revolutionize healthcare marketing analytics, making data-driven decisions for pharma marketers, as easy as asking a question,” said Harshit Jain MD, Founder & Global CEO at Doceree. In the competitive landscape of healthcare marketing analytics, Insights stands out as a powerful tool that simplifies the process of understanding campaign performance. By allowing customers to pose questions directly to the platform, they can quickly identify and access the precise data they require, without the need for advanced analytics skills. Key Benefits of Doceree Insights: Intuitive & AI-Powered | Helps find actionable insights and answers to questions quickly, easily, without the need for advanced analytical skills Exportable | Enables pharma marketers to tell their story their way, by allowing incorporation of the right data and visualizations into branded presentations and other materials with the ‘Export’ function On-Demand | Eliminates the frustration and inflexibility of static charts and predefined dashboards; marketers can simply ask questions and Insights will return the precise data in the form of interactive visualizations. Doceree Insights is available for healthcare marketers across the globe. For more information about Insights and how it can transform healthcare marketing analytics, please visit https://doceree.com/us/doceree-insights/ or contact partner@doceree.com. About Doceree Doceree is a global platform building unique solutions for healthcare professional (HCP) programmatic messaging with proprietary data tools. It facilitates messaging between life sciences brands and HCPs through an extensive global network of digital endemic and point-of-care platforms to programmatically deliver personalized communications to HCPs at scale. To learn more, visit doceree.com. Contact Details Priyanka Bhasin +91 78387 03702 priyanka.bhasin@doceree.com Tanya Singh +91 70420 89805 tanya.singh@doceree.com Company Website https://doceree.com/us/

November 28, 2023 08:30 AM Eastern Standard Time

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Doceree introduces AI-powered Insights to revolutionize Analytics in Pharma Marketing

Doceree Inc

Doceree, the leading global platform building unprecedented solutions for healthcare professional (HCP) messaging, today unveiled its groundbreaking new offering – Insights. Inspired by tools like ChatGPT, this innovative solution is set to transform the way pharma marketers access and interpret data. As the latest addition to the suite of AI-powered tools on the platform, Insights will empower healthcare marketers with a game-changing approach to analytics, making it easier than ever to unravel crucial business insights from marketing campaigns. In an industry marked by evolving trends and ever-increasing demands, pharma marketers face the challenge of understanding their campaign performance and making data-driven decisions. They often know the business questions they need answered, but don’t always know what data and analytics will help them find those answers. To address this need, Doceree developed Insights to simplify the analytics process with on-demand access to vital information quickly and effortlessly. With Insights, pharma marketers can explore all their campaign data by simply posing campaign related questions directly to the platform and receive data-driven answers in the form of interactive, exportable data visualizations. Leveraging Doceree’s proprietary HCP identity-resolution technology Espyian TM, Insights is designed to make data and analytics easily accessible and on-demand, that was previously fragmented and complex. Using artificial intelligence, Insights harnesses the power of natural language processing (NLP) to interpret and understand pharma marketers’ questions and get them the answers they seek. Insights eliminates the need to sift through static charts and predefined dashboards that often hinder quick and efficient data exploration. The interactive, AI-powered tool also allows users to export and incorporate the right data and visualizations into their own branded presentations, making it easier for marketers to tell their story with data. “ Doceree is committed to finding the bottlenecks in pharma messaging and bridging them with its AI-powered, category-focused platform and end-to-end solutions that allow pharma marketers to activate top-performing campaigns, while also effectively tracking their KPIs. With our new offering- Insights, we are set to revolutionize healthcare marketing analytics, making data-driven decisions for pharma marketers, as easy as asking a question,” said Harshit Jain MD, Founder & Global CEO at Doceree. In the competitive landscape of healthcare marketing analytics, Insights stands out as a powerful tool that simplifies the process of understanding campaign performance. By allowing customers to pose questions directly to the platform, they can quickly identify and access the precise data they require, without the need for advanced analytics skills. Key Benefits of Doceree Insights: Intuitive & AI-Powered | Helps find actionable insights and answers to questions quickly, easily, without the need for advanced analytical skills Exportable | Enables pharma marketers to tell their story their way, by allowing incorporation of the right data and visualizations into branded presentations and other materials with the ‘Export’ function On-Demand | Eliminates the frustration and inflexibility of static charts and predefined dashboards; marketers can simply ask questions and Insights will return the precise data in the form of interactive visualizations. Doceree Insights is available for healthcare marketers across the globe. For more information about Insights and how it can transform healthcare marketing analytics, please visit https://doceree.com/uk/doceree-insights/ or contact partner@doceree.com. About Doceree Doceree, the world's first global network of physician-only platforms, offers a cutting-edge solution to programmatically reach HCPs where they consume information in their professional mindset, including medical journals, education platforms, and physician networks. Their proprietary physician identity resolution technology, ESPYIANTM, allows brands to showcase the right information to the right physician at the most opportune moments based on their specialty, location, and professional interests. To learn more, visit https://doceree.com/uk/ Contact Details Priyanka Bhasin +91 78387 03702 priyanka.bhasin@doceree.com Tanya Singh +91 70420 89805 tanya.singh@doceree.com Company Website https://doceree.com/uk/

November 28, 2023 08:00 AM Eastern Standard Time

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Creo Medical Group reveals good growth prospects at Capital Markets Day - Proactive Research Analyst

Creo Medical Group PLC

Creo Medical Group PLC (AIM:CREO), an innovative UK-based medical technology company, recently showcased significant advancements during their Capital Markets Day, as highlighted by Proactive Research Analyst John Savin in his latest research note. The primary focus was on Creo's new version of their Speedboat product, Speedboat UltraSlim, now compatible with all endoscopy systems worldwide, which marks a major leap in bowel surgery technology for removing cancerous and precancerous polyps. This miniaturization, integrating multiple surgical functions into a 2.8 mm diameter device, signifies Creo's technological prowess and opens a broader market reach. Another critical development is Creo's growing collaboration with robotic surgery companies, notably with Intuitive, the world's largest robotic surgery company. Creo's technology, particularly in coagulation, is seen as pivotal for these partnerships. The company is expected to earn royalties from its technological contributions, enhancing its revenue streams. A notable product in this regard is the SpydrBlade, a miniaturized tool with dual cutting and coagulation capabilities, currently awaiting regulatory approvals. Creo's innovations also address the need for specialized training for surgeons and endoscopists, underscoring the importance of their products in delicate procedures like removing oesophageal cancer. The company's approach involves establishing centers of excellence to concentrate expertise and training, a strategy likely to boost sales and market presence in the UK, US, and Asia Pacific. Financially, Creo is well-positioned, having raised significant capital in March 2023 and expecting to be EBITDA positive by 2025. This financial stability supports their ambitious sales, marketing, and product development plans. Contact Details Proactive UK Ltd +44 20 7989 0813 uk@proactiveinvestors.com

November 27, 2023 06:55 AM Eastern Standard Time

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Women and Alzheimer’s Disease Subject of Giving Tuesday Webinar

Alzheimer’s Disease Research Foundation

Cure Alzheimer’s Fund will host Dr. Liisa Galea for a Giving Tuesday webinar on her research into women and Alzheimer’s disease. In this pre-recorded webinar, Dr. Galea presents her research on sex-based differences into the causes of Alzheimer's disease and discusses her findings with Meg Smith, CEO of Cure Alzheimer's Fund. Dr. Liisa Galea is the Treliving Family Chair in Women’s Mental Health at the Centre for Addiction and Mental Health (CAMH) in Toronto, Canada and a Professor of Psychiatry at the University of Toronto. Dr. Galea is a world-renowned expert in sex hormone influences on brain and behavior, with a focus on dementia and stress-related psychiatric disorders. Her research examines the intersection of hormones, and stress on brain plasticity in males and females. “Women develop Alzheimer's disease at twice the rate of men. Dr. Galea’s research into why women are more susceptible to Alzheimer’s and what is driving increased risk is impressive,” said CEO Smith. “She is a tireless advocate for women’s health research and for sex and gender-based analysis to improve cognitive aging for both women and men. We are lucky to hear from her.” “There is a lot of talk about precision medicine, the idea that we can tailor treatments based on our genes. But we rarely talk about how different treatments might be needed to combat neurodegenerative diseases like Alzheimer’s based on our sex,” said Galea. “The top three risk factors for late onset sporadic Alzheimer’s disease include APOE4 genotype and female sex. If you are an APOE4 carrier and a female you have an even greater risk of developing Alzheimer’s disease than if you are male carrier. Why not harness this information to see whether we can discover new therapies to combat this devastating illness. It’s time we figured out how sex plays a role, not only in the risk and progression of Alzheimer’s disease, but whether or not, different treatments may need to be tailored by sex.” For more information and to view the webinar, please visit Cure Alzheimer’s Fund at CureAlz.org and https://bit.ly/49jqQuO for the webinar. The webinar takes place during Alzheimer’s Awareness Month in November. It is estimated that more than 6.5 million Americans are currently living with Alzheimer’s disease two-thirds of those who are afflicted are women. It is projected that the share of adults 65 and older in the US population will rise to 22 percent by 2050. With age as the biggest risk factor, Alzheimer’s disease is poised to place an unmanageable financial burden on the US healthcare system, caregivers, and loved ones. About Cure Alzheimer’s Fund Cure Alzheimer’s Fund is a non-profit dedicated to funding the most promising research to prevent, slow, or reverse Alzheimer’s disease. Since its founding in 2004, Cure Alzheimer’s Fund has provided grants to the world’s leading researchers and contributed more than $180 million to research. Its funded initiatives have been responsible for many key breakthroughs in understanding the causes and pathology of Alzheimer’s disease. Cure Alzheimer’s Fund has received a 4-star rating for more than 12 consecutive years from Charity Navigator. With 100 percent of funds raised going to support research, Cure Alzheimer’s Fund has been able to provide grants to many of the best scientific minds in the field of Alzheimer’s research. For more information, visit https://www.curealz.org/. To learn about our the impact of Alzheimer’s on women and women working towards a cure, visit https://womenandalzheimers.org. Contact Details Barbara Chambers +1 978-417-9890 bchambers@curealz.org Company Website https://www.CureAlz.org

November 27, 2023 05:01 AM Eastern Standard Time

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