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President Obama Holds Roundtable Discussion on Health Reform at Children's National Medical Center

Today President Obama held a roundtable discussion on healthcare reform with pediatric leaders from [Children's National Medical Center. Washington, D.C. (Vocus) July 20, 2009 -- Today President Obama held a roundtable discussion on healthcare reform with pediatric lea...

Landrieu, Snowe Convene Roundtable on Healthcare for Small Businesses

WASHINGTON, July 9 /PRNewswire-USNewswire/ -- United States Senate Committee on Small Business and Entrepreneurship Chair Mary Landrieu, D-La., and Ranking Member Olympia J. Snowe, R-Maine, today convened a roundtable to discuss healthcare reform proposals as they relate to small businesses. Parti...

National Viral Hepatitis Roundtable Observes World Hepatitis Day and Calls for Increased Federal Action

Greater Investments Public Health a Must Federal Leadership Needed to Focus Policy Actions at the Federal Level (PRWEB) - Today, on the second annual World Hepatitis Day , more than 200 viral hepatitis groups around the world have planned observances to raise global aw...

National Viral Hepatitis Roundtable Observes World Hepatitis Day and Calls for Increased Federal Action

Greater Investments in Public Health a Must Federal Leadership Needed to Focus Policy Actions at the Federal Level WASHINGTON, May 19 /PRNewswire/ -- Today, on the second annual World Hepatitis Day, more than 200 viral hepatitis groups around the world have planned observances to raise...

Medivation to Present at the Leerink Swann Novel Cancer Therapeutics Roundtable Conference

SAN FRANCISCO, May 13 /PRNewswire-FirstCall/ -- Medivation, Inc. (Nasdaq: MDVN ) today announced that David Hung, M.D., president and chief executive officer, will present at the Leerink Swann Novel Cancer Therapeutics Roundtable Conference on Wednesday, May 20 in New York. Dr. Hung will pr...

Coalition to Protect Senior Care Applauds Inclusion of Long Term Care in Senate Finance Committee Roundtable Discussion on Health Care Delivery System Reform

JOPLIN, Mo., April 22 /PRNewswire-USNewswire/ -- The Coalition to Protect Senior Care (CPSC) -- a national coalition of frontline clinician and caregiver groups providing quality skilled nursing care -- commended the U.S. Senate Finance Committee for including long term care considerations in thei...

XLHealth Statement on Senate Finance Committee Roundtable on Healthcare Reform

BALTIMORE, April 22 /PRNewswire/ -- XLHealth, owner and operator of Care Improvement Plus, one of the nation's largest Medicare Advantage chronic condition Special Needs Plans, supports the proposed areas of reform that the Senate Finance Committee discussed in the first of a series of round-table...

Solta Medical Presents Expert Roundtable about Thermage(R) and Fraxel(R) Combination Treatments at ASLMS Annual Meeting

NATIONAL HARBOR, Md, April 2 /PRNewswire-FirstCall/ -- Solta Medical, Inc. (Nasdaq: SLTM ) will present an expert panel of physicians in skin tightening and resurfacing today from 6:00 pm to 8:00 pm at the 29th Annual Meeting of American Society for Lasers in Medicine & Surgery (ASLMS). The ...

HCCA and the HHS OIG Issue Government-Industry Roundtable Report

"Driving for Quality in Acute Care: A Board of Directors Dashboard" Government-Industry Roundtable A Report on the HHS Office of Inspector General and Health Care Compliance Association Roundtable on Hospital Board of Directors' Oversight of Quality of Care MINNEAPOLIS, March 23 /PRNewsw...

International Panel of Experts Gather for Roundtable Consensus Regarding Multiple Myeloma Related Disease

LOS ANGELES, Feb. 23 /PRNewswire-USNewswire/ -- On Wednesday, February 25, 2009, the Institute for Myeloma and Bone Cancer Research (IMBCR) will host a roundtable discussion bringing leading scientists in the field of cancer research together to discuss monoclonal gammopathy of undetermined signif...

Roundtable in Medical Technology

Justice Department Will Not Oppose CEO Roundtable on Cancer's Proposal

WASHINGTON, Sept. 17 /PRNewswire-USNewswire/ -- The Department of Justice announced today that it will not oppose a proposal by the CEO Roundtable on Cancer (CRC) to develop and publicize model contract language for clinical trials of potential new cancer treatments. The Department said the lan...

Deloitte and Nonprofit Roundtable Host Real-World Disaster Exercise as Next Step in Developing Preparedness Plan for Greater Washington Region

Former HHS Secretary Tommy G. Thompson Addresses Executives Before Day-Long Exercise WASHINGTON, Oct. 17 /PRNewswire/ -- Representatives from more than 50 Greater Washington nonprofit organizations meet today with disaster preparedness specialists from Deloitte & T...

BARC Central Laboratory Joins Alzheimer's Association Research Roundtable

- Global Laboratory's Technology Transfer Expertise to Support Biomarker Translational Research - NEW YORK, March 30 /PRNewswire/ -- Biomarkers have become increasingly important to Alzheimer's disease research as a method for risk assessment, early detection, testing new therapies and eventu...

First Jatropha Genome Completed by Synthetic Genomics Inc. and Asiatic Centre for Genome Technology

... one of the lowest cost palm oil producers with fresh fruits bunches production of over one million tonnes. Asiatic is one of the early members of the roundtable on Sustainable Palm Oil (RSPO). For more information go to www.asiatic.com.my . ...

Roundtable Calls President's Embryonic Stem Cell Decision: Bankrupt

...esearch, David Zanotti, CEO of the American Policy roundtable and Dr. Charles McGowen, M.D., Chief Medical Advis...tisan, independent public policy organization. The roundtable daily broadcast The Public Square(R) is heard in n...n April 2009. David Zanotti has served at the roundtable since 1985. Dr. Charles McGowen is a retired physi...

Vermillion Files 510(k) Application With U.S. Food & Drug Administration for OVA1 Ovarian Tumor Triage Test

...one Achieved Based on Compelling Clinical Studies - Company to Host roundtable Conference Call on July 15 FREMONT, Calif., June 25 /PRNewswire-FirstCall...men who could benefit considerably from the test." Vermillion will host a roundtable teleconference to address the need for OVA1 on Tuesday, July 15. Fred Uelan...

Ending Cervical Cancer Featured at Summit; QIAGEN CEO Issues a Call to Global Women Leaders

... cancer every year - a shocking number considering that it's a highly preventable disease," Mr. Schatz told ministers from more than 60 countries at a roundtable on the opening day. "However, QIAGEN and partners such as the summit's Global Consortium of Women to End Cervical Cancer are showing that where there ...

Schering-Plough Highlights PEGINTRON(TM) and Boceprevir Data Presentations at European Association for the Study of the Liver (EASL) Annual Meeting

...6, 6:30-8:00 p.m., Milan Convention Center, Room 4. An expert panel of leading clinical investigators, key opinion leaders and advocates will lead a roundtable discussion following a review of the results of the IDEAL study and other recent clinical studies to address the implications for current therapy and ...

Roundtable in Biological News

Debate on admin. of magnesium sulfate to pregnant women to prevent cerebral palsy in pre-term infants

...ation of magnesium sulfate significantly reduces the risk of cerebral palsy in children at risk. Continuing the debate, in an article summarizing a roundtable discussion at the 29th Annual Meeting of the Society for MaternalFetal Medicine, San Diego, CA, January 30, 2009, two researchers from the Division of...

Joint statement by German science organizations on green genetic engineering

...tion on the future uses of green genetic engineering. We therefore enthusiastically endorse Federal Research Minister Annette Schavan's proposal for a roundtable discussion that would include scientists and politicians and send a clear signal regarding future research into genetically modified crops. ...

Smithsonian scientist warns that palm oil development may threaten Amazon

...se ways to temper the most serious environmental impact of the expansion. "Developers can be encouraged to adopt cultivation methods promoted by the roundtable on Sustainable Palm Oil, an industry-led initiative to improve its environmental performance. These include using natural pest control and composting ...

Toxicology program features wide range of human health and environment topical sessions

...r, asthma, obesity and growth, injury and reproductive development. At this roundtable session, toxicologists and others involved in this study will explore the s...e array of topics. The event also features 27 symposia, 19 workshops and 14 roundtable discussions, with sessions addressing such topics as neurodegenerative dise...

Georgia Stem Cell Initiative meets on MCG campus Feb. 10

...rived Neural Cultures." 3:15 p.m. Rich Carpenedo, graduate research assistant, Georgia Tech, "Engineering Stem Cell Technologies." 3:45 p.m. - roundtable discussion on how the Georgia Stem Cell Initiative can improve the efficiency of translating scientific discoveries into better care for patients. ...

The Evolution of Human Aggression: Feb. 25-27 conference

...onviolent Human Rights Advocacy. "This gathering, which is the third in our annual series, will include provocative presentations, lively debate and a roundtable discussion of how current research might be used to reduce violence in our own and other communities." 200 Years after Darwin's Birth, Evolution h...

Developer of advanced computing memory, father of biochemical engineering, and innovative engineering educators win highest engineering honors of 2009

...ated in Silicon Valley, STVP draws upon experts in the venture capital and technology fields for instruction and partnerships. The pair created the roundtable for Entrepreneurship Education conferences as part of STVP, to facilitate a global dialogue with other educators about best practices in technology en...

IOF calls on European citizens to stand tall and speak out for their bones

... to listen. EU Commissioner for Health, Androulla Vassiliou, one of the roundtable speakers, said that "Healthcare in the EU is complex and challenging. Among...s a very positive step in identifying how we achieve these goals". Other roundtable participants included: Susan Hampshire, film and theatre actress from the...

Arctic science conference to focus on northern sustainability

...e conference will also host the 15th Arctic Round Table, a meeting of scientists and policymakers to discuss current issues in the Arctic. This year's roundtable will focus on changes in the Arctic and beyond. Conference plenary speakers include Maribeth Murray of the University of Alaska Fairbanks; Hajo Ei...

Brown opens institute for molecular and nanoscale innovation

...ersity. A keynote speech by Mihail Roco, director of the National Nanotechnology Initiative at the National Science Foundation A roundtable discussion on nanotechnology policy and safety issues with Norris Alderson, associate commissioner for science at the U.S. Food and Drug Administratio...

Roundtable in Biological Technology

Poniard Pharmaceuticals to Present at the Leerink Swann Oncology Roundtable Conference

SOUTH SAN FRANCISCO, Calif., May 13 /PRNewswire-FirstCall/ -- Poniard Pharmaceuticals, Inc. (Nasdaq: PARD ), a biopharmaceutical company focused on innovative oncology therapies, today announced that Jerry McMahon, Ph.D., chairman and chief executive officer, will provide a corporate overview at...

CFSO Calls for Roundtable to Develop National Strategy for Advancing Forensic Sciences in the United States

DENVER, Feb. 17 /PRNewswire-USNewswire/ -- AAFS Convention -- With tomorrow's release of the Forensics Study by the National Academy of Sciences, The Consortium of Forensic Science Organizations (CFSO) has announced that: -- Peter Marone, CFSO chairman, will be available to the media f...

Vermillion to Host Live Roundtable Discussion With Principal Investigator of OVA1(TM) Submission

- Conference Call to Occur on Tuesday, July 15 at 4:30 p.m. Eastern - FREMONT, Calif., July 11 /PRNewswire-FirstCall/ -- Vermillion, Inc. (Nasdaq: VRML ), a molecular diagnostics company, will host a roundtable teleconference to discuss the recent OVA1 submission. Dr. Fred Ueland, M.D., Prin...

Cadence Pharmaceuticals' CEO Theodore Schroeder to Present at the Leerink Swann Pain Roundtable Conference on June 23, 2008 in New York

SAN DIEGO, June 17 /PRNewswire-FirstCall/ -- Cadence Pharmaceuticals, Inc. (Nasdaq: CADX ), a biopharmaceutical company focused on in-licensing, developing and commercializing proprietary product candidates principally for use in the hospital setting, announced today that the company's Presid...

Diplomat Specialty Pharmacy Sponsors National Managed Care Roundtable for Industry Executive Advisory Board

SWARTZ CREEK, Mich., May 29 /PRNewswire/ -- Diplomat Specialty Pharmacy, a leader in specialty pharmacy services, disease management (DM) and drug therapy management (DTM) announced today that their specialty pharmacy was one of 3 sponsors of the National Managed Care Roundtable (NMCRT) held t...

Kosan Biosciences to Present at the Leerink Swann Solid Tumors Roundtable Conference

HAYWARD, Calif., May 6 /PRNewswire-FirstCall/ -- Kosan Biosciences Incorporated (Nasdaq: KOSN ) announced today that Jane Green, Kosan's Vice President, Corporate Communications, will present at the Leerink Swann Solid Tumors Roundtable Conference in New York at the Grand Hyatt Hotel on Frida...

Vermillion's Roundtable Teleconference Highlights Peripheral Artery Disease Diagnostic Program; Features Commentary from Vascular Medicine Expert

- Company Offers Access to Archived Web Cast and Phone Replay of the Forum - FREMONT, Calif., May 1 /PRNewswire-FirstCall/ -- Vermillion, Inc. (Nasdaq: VRML ), a molecular diagnostics company, recently held a roundtable teleconference focusing on its periphera...

Cynosure to Present at the Leerink Swann & Company/MEDACorp Aesthetics Roundtable Conference

WESTFORD, Mass., Sept. 28 /PRNewswire-FirstCall/ -- Cynosure, Inc. (Nasdaq: CYNO ), a leading developer and manufacturer of a broad array of light-based aesthetic treatment systems, today announced that the company will present at the Leerink Swann & Company/MEDACorp Aesthetics Roundtable Con...

Media Advisory - Atlantica BioEnergy Task Force Leaders' Roundtable

Monday, November 24, and Tuesday, November 25 The Fairmont Algonquin St. Andrews by-the-Sea, New Brunswick https://www.atlanticabioenergy.com/ NOTE TO EDITORS: Photo, video and interview opportunities availa...

Innovation featured in NE Wisconsin Roundtable

Appleton, Wis. - Using innovation to grow the top line will be the featured subject of a Roundtable discussion Wednesday, June 20, from 7:30 to 9 a.m., at the Butte des Morts Country Club in Appleton. The Roundtable, which is free and open to the public, will center on innovation and adding ...