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  • People flock from all over Australia to the Off-Grid Living Festival

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    Education and entertainment combine to make sustainability fun for all.

    Wangaratta, Victoria Mar 29, 2023 (Issuewire.com) – With energy bills on the rise, an unstable economy, and the climate crisis now at the forefront of the media everyday people are seeking out a new and better way to live. Going off-grid, future-proofing, self-sufficiency, and being sustainable used to be ‘alternative’ phases, but are now become part of the everyday vernacular. With the fifth Off-Grid Living Festival just around the corner, people are getting excited about this great opportunity to find practical solutions, and products and learn new skills to help achieve this dream lifestyle.

    Held in the foothills of Victoria’s Alpine ranges, the township of Eldorado explodes into a hub of sustainable activity for one weekend as the event attracts thousands of people from all over the country. With some travelling from as far as Western Australia and Darwin, it’s easy to see just how sort-after these topics are. The event covers everything off-grid from the latest energy and transport technologies for people who are interested in high-tech solutions, to back-to-basics skills for those looking to live a low-impact life of simplicity.

    One of the unique aspects of this festival is its ability to bring together the best from the past, present, and even a glimpse into the future. With no pre-defined expectation of what ‘off-grid living’ must be, the event makes people feel welcome to approach these topics from any point of view. At this event people don’t just talk about the problems, they offer practical and achievable solutions in many formats.

    This is an interactive weekend with 5 talk stages, workshops, and live demonstrations happening everywhere, 200 friendly exhibitors that are open to chatting about their products, lifestyles, and skills, and plenty of great food and entertainment for the whole family to enjoy.

    By combining education and entertainment this event appeals to people from all walks of life and empowers them to take their energy needs into their own hands, transition to sustainable lifestyles, build self-sufficiency skills and get off the grid.

    Off-Grid Living Festival

    15 & 16th April 2023 (9am-4:30pm daily)

    Centennial Park, Eldorado, Victoria

    www.offgridevent.com.au

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  • MISSION ELIXIR Apparel Purchase Contributes Towards Saving Lives

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    New York City, New York Mar 29, 2023 (Issuewire.com) – Mental health is an issue that has been around for a long time, but it has not received enough attention. One of the main reasons mental health is not discussed is that people associate mental illness with weakness and hide it. MISSION ELIXIR provides personal development coaching, promotes mental health well-being, and conducts R&D into advanced healing systems.

    MISSION ELIXIR started as a clothing brand in an attempt to save a suicidal person. Due to military operations, the individual lost his job and was pressured into taking loans from banks and friends to provide for his family. Unable to repay the loan, the individual was pressured to commit suicide to stop banks from taking possession of his family’s home. The banks restricted travel for the individual until the loan was paid. To extend a helping hand, MISSION ELIXIR started selling garments to gather funds to repay the loan, from there on MISSION ELIXIR became a not-for-profit (NPO) organization with a much bigger mission.

    Some of the initiatives by MISSION ELIXIR include conducting weekly webinars named ELIXIR Live accessible globally that discuss various topics ranging from health and wellness, career coaching, innovation, and mental health along with guest speakers from various walks of life. Registration is free at the MISSION ELIXIR Website. MISSION ELIXIR also seeks to expand its reach to universities and institutions to provide a helping hand to students who are suffering from mental unease, conducting live talks and seminars along with providing 1-1 sessions.

    The organisation also conducts events such as the upcoming Celebration of Life (COL), which seeks to recognize individuals and companies from around the world in various categories that are working to create a positive impact on humanity as well as real-life heroes making an impact on society. The Celebration of Life is a two-day event, where all the community members come together to celebrate what we all call LIFE through arts, music, conclaves, awards, and much more. COL is a festival that aims to bring all individuals, organizations, societies, companies, NGOs, and everyone who is related to this cause, together. Tickets for The Celebration of Life are available soon!

    MISSION ELIXIR’s collaboration with HALO Studios seeks to increase awareness about its mission for the youth. By integrating HALO’s reach and impact on audiences around the world using Music, Motion Picture, and Theatre as mediums and incorporating such topics and awareness into them. Catalysing upon music and motion picture as a medium with Global Halo Studios.

    Strong mental health isn’t just the absence of mental health problems. Being mentally or emotionally healthy is much more than being free of depression, anxiety, or other psychological issues. Rather than the absence of mental illness, mental health refers to the presence of positive characteristics.

    MISSION ELIXIR seeks to become a global platform providing personal development coaching, and mental health wellness initiatives. The organisation conducts research and development into innovative healthcare technologies and methodologies such as advanced healing systems along with ancient healing systems/naturopathy. When you buy a MISSION ELIXIR product you contribute towards saving a life.

    Every purchase of MISSION ELIXIR merchandise contributes towards saving a life. Merchandise can be bought via global marketplaces such as Amazon, Flipkart, Meesho, and the company’s own website www.missionelixir.com. Collaborating with various brands MISSION ELIXIR also has collections that are with up-to-date fashion trends.

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  • Discover College Soccer Launches Study Table, an Online Resource Center to Navigate College Soccer Recruiting

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    Bradenton, Florida Mar 29, 2023 (Issuewire.com) – Discover College Soccer, a leading organization in the college soccer recruiting space, is proud to announce the launch of its Study Table, an online community and resource center to help parents and players navigate the complex and often confusing world of college soccer recruiting.

    As college soccer recruiting becomes more competitive each year, it is becoming increasingly difficult for players and parents to understand the ins and outs of the process. Discover College Soccer recognized this need and created the Study Table, an all-in-one platform designed to simplify the recruiting process and offer a wealth of resources and information.

    “Study Table was created to help families navigate the college soccer recruiting journey with confidence,” said Matt Baehr, Founder of Discover College Soccer. “As a former college coach and player, I wanted to share my knowledge and expertise to help families achieve their goals.”

    The Study Table offers a fully online course that takes families through the entire college recruiting journey, from identifying potential colleges to communicating with coaches, and securing scholarships. The course is designed to be user-friendly and accessible to anyone, regardless of their level of experience.

    In addition to the course, the Study Table also provides a wealth of resources, including checklists and templates to take out the guesswork of what to do. The platform also features a community forum where families can ask questions, share information, and connect with other families going through the same process.

    “We understand that the college soccer recruiting journey can be overwhelming,” said Matt Baehr, Founder of Discover College Soccer. “We created the Study Table to provide families with a one-stop-shop for all their recruiting needs. My goal is to help families achieve their dreams of playing college soccer and finding the right fit for what they want in a college experience.”

    Discover College Soccer started in 2022 as a podcast with Matt Baehr interviewing college coaches, both men’s and women’s, from all levels. Over 125 interviews are now posted on the website, YouTube, and all major podcast platforms. The website also features camp listings of college ID camps across the country and other valuable free resources.

    For more information on Discover College Soccer and the Study Table, please visit www.discovercollegesoccer.com/studytable

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  • Jammy Prints Takes London by Storm: A New Print on Demand Powerhouse That’s Making Waves and Taking Over the UK Market!

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    Jammy Prints Takes London by Storm: The New Print on Demand Company That’s Sweeping the Nation and Revolutionizing the Way We Print

    London, United Kingdom Mar 29, 2023 (Issuewire.com) – Jammy Prints is a new and exciting print-on-demand company based in London, UK. With a focus on high-quality prints and excellent customer service, they are quickly making a name for themselves in the industry. Their platform is user-friendly and allows customers to upload their designs and see exactly how they will look on a mockup before placing their order. This gives them the confidence to know exactly what they’re getting before they make a purchase.

    Jammy Prints offers a wide range of products including posters, canvases, cushions, mugs, framed portraits, and apparel. They pride themselves on offering competitive pricing, so customers can be sure they are getting a great deal. The company’s focus on quality, hard work, honesty, and integrity is what sets them apart from the competition. They believe that the key to success is doing what they say they’re going to do and exceeding their customers’ expectations.

    The team at Jammy Prints is young, energetic, and fun. They love their work and have a fun and lighthearted environment, which makes their job a joy. This energy and passion for their work are evident in the amazing quality prints they produce and the excellent down-to-earth customer service they provide. They also offer an in-house design service for logos, website design, and brand advice, making them a one-stop shop for all of a customer’s printing needs.

    Jammy Prints is the main supplier of posters, canvases, and framed portraits to Paw & Glory, the UK’s most popular Custom Pet Portrait brand. This shows the level of quality they are capable of producing, and their commitment to helping small businesses grow and succeed. They have a passion for the underdog, and this is reflected in their efforts to keep their costs low to allow their customers to make a decent profit.

    To make their services even more accessible, Jammy Prints is offering a 20% discount on all first orders with the code JAMMY20. They also have an amazing subscription model that allows customers to make up to 50% savings on their standard shipping costs. This model is designed to help small businesses grow and succeed, and it’s a testament to Jammy Prints’ commitment to their customers.

    In conclusion, Jammy Prints is a young, fun, and exciting print-on-demand company based in London, UK. With a focus on quality prints and excellent customer service, they are quickly making a name for themselves in the industry. Their platform is user-friendly, and their pricing is competitive, making them a great choice for customers looking for a reliable and affordable print-on-demand provider. With their passion for the underdog and commitment to helping small businesses succeed, Jammy Prints is set to take over the UK print-on-demand industry and become the go-to supplier for all printing needs.

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  • Heimdal(R) Announces Revolutionary Cybersecurity Platform

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    A New Era in Cybersecurity Is About to Begin

    Copenhagen, Denmark Mar 29, 2023 (Issuewire.com) – Heimdal(R) proudly announces the launch of a pioneering Threat Hunting & Intelligence platform – the Threat-hunting & Action Center.

    With this entry in the line-up, Heimdal is opening up a new category in the cybersecurity market, offering a fresh take on the Threat Hunting & Intelligence market, by weaving in cornerstone elements from Security Information and Event Management (SIEM) and Security Orchestration, Automation and Response (SOAR).

    The product will empower security leaders and IT teams with an advanced threat-centric view of their entire digital landscape with granular telemetry to enable swift decision-making using built-in hunting and remediation capabilities – all managed from a single, unified platform.

    A New Era Dawns in Cybersecurity

    Heimdal’s cutting-edge product intermixes three key elements under one hard, single roof:

    • Visualize.
    • Hunt.
    • Act.

    With these features, the tool will become a single pane of glass for risk mitigation, giving the power of cybersecurity back to the user in one seamless interface.

    The platform’s ultramodern GUI will offer a better way to understand abnormal behaviors and deviations for SecOps as well as bringing security to the board level. Threat Hunting and Action Center also empowers solution providers such as MSPs or MSSPs to onboard, manage and monitor/protect multiple customers on a single platform. Scale operations by adding manpower and expand the offerings portfolio for increased revenue.

    The product is a culmination of us listening to our customers, industry professionals, and the market. We set out to create the ultimate visual storyboard that helps security teams and leaders with total visibility, contextualized threat intelligence, and actionable tools to prevent and resolve persistent cybersecurity threats.

    Morten Kjaersgaard, Heimdal’s CEO.

    With Heimdal’s Threat-hunting and Action Center, every risk will be pre-computed, allowing the platform to generate an adequate course of action, removing the time needed to analyse the data manually and saving valuable time and resources in the process.

    The platform seamlessly collects and collates data from the far corners of the unified Heimdal environment (i.e. DNS metrics, vulnerability management stats, endpoint-level alerts, privileges modifications, access control gateways, email inbound/outbound ruling, inter-process communication, remote connections, managed endpoint and network-level monitoring) with unmatched flexibility and scalability in the market.

    With Threat Hunting and Action and the Heimdal suite, there’s no need to drop more third-party products in the fold or commit to additional integrations; envision, hunt, and act from one unified and integrated platform.

    Heimdal’s new solution comes as a response to an ever-involving threat landscape where the time and resources of IT teams become increasingly stretched over a multitude of workflows. The platform eliminates the need for a multitude of solutions that creates a slow and inefficient environment, instead merging everything in one unified, integrated, and AI-driven tool that will change the way you look at cybersecurity forever.

    About Heimdal(R)

    Founded in 2014 in Copenhagen, Denmark, Heimdal(R) is a leading European provider of cloud-based cybersecurity solutions. The company offers a multi-layered security suite that combines threat prevention, patch and asset management, endpoint rights management, and antivirus and e-mail security which together secure customers against cyberattacks and keep critical information and intellectual property safe. Heimdal has been recognized as a thought leader in the industry and has won multiple awards both for its solutions and for its educational content.

    Currently, Heimdal’s cybersecurity solutions are deployed in more than 60 countries and supported regionally from offices all over the world, by 175+ highly qualified specialists. Heimdal(R) is SOC 2 Type II and ISAE 3000 certified, securing more than 3 million endpoints for over 11,000 organizations. The company supports its partners without concessions on the basis of predictability and scalability, creating sustainable ecosystems and strategic partnerships.

    Contact Information

    To arrange an exclusive Product Briefing session:

    Alina Georgiana Petcu
    Product Marketing Manager
    agp@heimdalsecurity.com

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    Heimdal(R)

    vun@heimdalsecurity.com

    +1 813 670 6169

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  • “Cutting Through the Grass Ceiling: ‘Dad’s Mower’ Celebrates Fatherhood and Family Traditions”

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    Sydney, New South Wales Mar 29, 2023 (Issuewire.com) – New Children’s Book “Dad’s Mower” Celebrates the Bond Between Fathers and Children Through the Magic of Lawn Care

    “Dad’s Mower,” a heart-warming new children’s book by author Christopher Johnson and publisher Johnson In House, is capturing the attention of families everywhere with its engaging story and stunning illustrations.

    In “Dad’s Mower,” readers follow the story of a father and child as they work together to tackle the unruly grass in their yard. Through teamwork, perseverance, and the satisfaction of a job well done, the characters learn important lessons that will inspire children and parents alike.

    “This book is about more than just mowing lawns,” says Johnson. “It’s about the bond between a parent and child, the pride that comes from hard work, and the joy of spending time together outdoors.”

    The book’s stunning illustrations bring the story to life, capturing the magic of lawn care in a way that’s sure to capture the imaginations of children and parents alike.
    With its relatable characters and timeless message, “Dad’s Mower” is a must-have addition to any family’s bookshelf. Order your copy today and experience the magic of lawn care with your little ones!

    For more information or to schedule an interview with Christopher Johnson, please contact Johnson In House at press@johnsoninhouse.com or visit www.johnsoninhouse.com.

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  • Discovery Cube Los Angeles Named Finalist for 2023 IMLS National Medal for Museum and Library Service

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    Los Angeles, California Mar 29, 2023 (Issuewire.com) – The Institute of Museum and Library Services announced today that Discovery Cube Los Angeles is among 30 finalists for the 2023 National Medal for Museum and Library Service. Discovery Cube Los Angeles is one of six institutions in California to be selected as a finalist for this award.

    The National Medal is the nation’s highest honor given to museums and libraries that demonstrate significant impact in their communities. For more than 25 years, the award has honored institutions that demonstrate excellence in service to their communities.

    “On behalf of the Board of Directors of Discovery Cube Los Angeles and Los Angeles Community Civic Leaders who were unwavering in their efforts to deliver accessible STEM programs and exhibitions to the children of Los Angeles, I am proud that the Cube has been named a finalist for this prestigious award,” said Joe Adams, CEO of Discovery Cube Los Angeles. “Through the help of our partners like city agencies, utilities, sports teams, corporations, foundations, and families, we have been able to make STEM accessible and inspiring for children who might not ever see a museum. This has been a long journey of a community that did not give up on a vision to bring STEM programming to our children–a vision that started over 30 years ago with the L.A. Children’s Museum and evolved over the last 12 years through the Discovery Cube. Most importantly, we see this recognition as an affirmation of what a community can achieve by working together over a long period of time to make a transformative impact.”

    “So many museums and libraries across the country are committed to providing programs that are vital to the health and growth of engaged communities. We are very proud to announce the 30 finalists for this year’s IMLS National Medal,” said IMLS Director Crosby Kemper. “These institutions represent the best of what museums and libraries do for their communities.”

    To celebrate this honor, IMLS is encouraging Discovery Cube Los Angeles’s community members to share stories, memories, pictures, and videos on social media using the hashtags #ShareYourStory and #IMLSmedals, and engage with IMLS on Twitter, Facebook, and Instagram. For more information, please visit the IMLS website.

    National Medal winners will be announced in late May. Representatives from winning institutions will be honored for their extraordinary contributions during an in-person National Medals Ceremony this summer.

    To see the full list of finalists and learn more about the National Medal, visit the IMLS website.

    About the Institute of Museum and Library Services

    The Institute of Museum and Library Services is the primary source of federal support for the nation’s libraries and museums. We advance, support, and empower America’s museums, libraries, and related organizations through grantmaking, research, and policy development. Our vision is a nation where museums and libraries work together to transform the lives of individuals and communities. To learn more, visit www.imls.gov and follow us on Facebook and Twitter.

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  • Gopi Nair’s New Gratitude Journal Offers a Pathway to Joyful Living

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    Experience the Power of Gratitude with Daily Reflections and Exercises in Gopi Nair’s Inspirational Journal

    Elmhurst, Illinois Mar 28, 2023 (Issuewire.com) – Gopis Gratitude Journal Written by Gopi Nair, “Gopi’s Gratitude Journal”, is available on Amazon!

    In Gopi’s Gratitude Journal, Gopi explores the seven virtues of gratitude and how they can transform our lives. From learning to appreciate the small things to developing a more positive outlook on life, Gopi’s book offers practical exercises and insights to help readers cultivate a deeper sense of gratitude.

    “Gratitude has the power to change our lives in profound ways,” says Gopi. “It helps us to see the good in every situation and to find joy and contentment in the present moment. I hope that my book will inspire readers to embrace gratitude and to make it a daily practice in their own lives.”

    Gopi’s Gratitude Journal is the perfect companion for anyone looking to find more joy and meaning in their life. With its beautiful design and thought-provoking prompts, it’s a book that readers will return to again and again.

    In addition to exploring the virtues of gratitude, Gopi’s Gratitude Journal also includes personal anecdotes and stories from Gopi’s own journey of discovering the importance of gratitude. These stories serve as inspiration and encouragement for readers, helping them to see how gratitude has made a positive impact on Gopi’s life and how it can do the same for you.

    One of the unique features of Gopi’s Gratitude Journal is its interactive format. Each chapter includes exercises and prompts for readers to complete, allowing them to actively practice gratitude and reflect on their own experiences. These exercises are designed to be both meaningful and enjoyable, providing a sense of accomplishment and fulfillment as readers work through the book.

    In today’s fast-paced world, it’s easy to get caught up in the hustle and bustle and forget to stop and appreciate the things we have. Gopi’s Gratitude Journal serves as a reminder to take a step back and focus on the good in our lives. With its uplifting message and practical advice, it’s a must-read for anyone looking to cultivate a more grateful heart.

    Get your copy of “Gopi’s Gratitude Journal” on Amazon and in all other resellers and online bookstores today and start your journey towards a more grateful and fulfilling life.

    Gopi’s Gratitude Journal
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    Paperback | $14.71
    Hard cover| $20.79

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  • Funding for Pilot Project Aimed at Democratizing the Manufacturing and Availability of Medicines in Sub-Saharan Africa

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    Monrovia, California Mar 28, 2023 (Issuewire.com) – The H3D Foundation is pleased to announce the award of $721,209 USD in funding from the United States Agency for International Development (USAID) through MATRIX, a USAID project to advance the research and development of innovative HIV prevention products for women. The awarded Integrated Special Project (ISP) will support a pilot project aimed at evaluating an innovative continuous flow technology for the cost-effective manufacturing of active pharmaceutical ingredients (APIs) in South Africa.

    MATRIX initiated the ISP program to support projects that will add value to and strengthen the capacity of research and development to be conducted in the Global South.

    Pharmaceutical manufacturing primarily takes place outside Africa, mainly in high-income countries where collaborating organizations, technology, infrastructure and a critical mass of skilled scientists and technicians are more readily available. In South Africa, the pharmaceutical formulation industry is well developed and produces more than half the final pharmaceutical product consumed locally, though it has not yet developed the capacity to synthesize and manufacture the APIs. In fact, the vast majority of APIs for use as medicines on the African continent must be imported. During the COVID-19 pandemic, it became apparent that the local manufacture of APIs should be a high priority.

    To address this unmet need, an international group of scientists developed a creative approach that, if successful, could revolutionize the manufacturing of medicines in South Africa, and the rest of the continent. Led by Prof. Kelly Chibale, Founding Director and CEO (H3D Foundation), and Director of the H3D Holistic Drug Discovery and Development Centre at the University of Cape Town (UCT, South Africa), Oak Crest Institute of Science (Oak Crest, United States) in collaboration with industry partners at Chemical Process Technologies Pharma (CPT Pharma, South Africa,) and KinetiChem (United States), the developer of the enabling technology underlying the ambitious project, KinetiChem’s patented chemical synthesis system, the Synthetron flow reactor technology.

    The pilot project consists of technology transfer and capacity building, facilitated by Oak Crest, to UCT scientists who will deploy a Synthetron system at UCT for the rapid and efficient synthesis of antiretroviral agents used to prevent and treat HIV. Once proof-of-principle has been demonstrated, the technology will be evaluated further by CPT Pharma for possible adoption. The team is confident that the successful completion of this pilot project will lead to the eventual widespread, decentralized manufacturing of medicines throughout South Africa. Integration with the existing pharmaceutical formulation infrastructure is hoped to eventually democratize access to medicines in South Africa, and beyond, and reduce dependence on outside sources.

    The Synthetron reactor technology allows for continuous flow chemical synthesis, and compared to conventional methods, requires very small reaction volumes (0.25 mL, approximately five drops) to complete a chemical reaction, and in only fractions of a second. These highly efficient systems facilitate rapid scale-up of reactions, with bench-scale systems producing multi-kilogram quantities of product in less than one hour. These systems take up a fraction of the space that typical batch reactors require (typically less than a 1–2 meter footprint), can accommodate a wide range of reaction conditions, and require a much lower capital investment than traditional batch manufacturing systems.

    “It is one thing to talk about local manufacturing, it is another to have the relevant technology and skills. This collaboration will facilitate both technology transfer and on-the-job-training skills development. It also illustrates the importance of research and development (R&D) creating the demand and playing a crucial role in seeding new industrial development that is so crucial for absorbing the abundant labour force available in South Africa,” said Prof. Chibale, H3D Foundation.

    “A successful API manufacturing industry in South Africa requires cost-competitive technology; without that local manufacturing is not feasible. Developing and implementing new manufacturing technologies requires skills that are currently not freely available on the African continent. We are very excited to be part of this project, which will address both critical success factors for our business and industry,” said Dr. Hannes Malan, Managing Director, of CPT Pharma.

    MATRIX, and the ISP pilot study, were made possible by the generous support of the American people through the U.S. President’s Emergency Plan for AIDS Relief (PEPFAR) and the U.S. Agency for International Development (USAID).

    About the teams

    H3D Foundation: H3D Foundation is a nonprofit organization that was established in 2019 to build on the success of the University of Cape Town Holistic Drug Discovery and Development (H3D) Centre’s capacity development programs. H3D Foundation aims to position Africa as a global player in innovative pharmaceutical R&D by building infrastructure as well as the skills of scientists and researchers based in Africa. Moreover, one of the key elements in the mission of the H3D Foundation is to advocate for the use of science in job creation and to create an absorptive capacity to identify, attract, develop, nurture, and retain talent in drug discovery-related sciences across the African continent. Learn more at www.h3dfoundation.org.

    Oak Crest Institute of Science: Founded in 1998, and celebrating its 25th anniversary in 2023, Oak Crest Institute of Science is a 501 (c)3 non-profit organization established to conduct innovative research in biology and chemistry with a focus on biomedical and environmental science, while providing an educational platform for teachers and students. Learn more at: www.oak-orest.org.

    Chemical Process Technologies Pharma (Pty) Ltd (CPT Pharma): To meet the need for local manufacturing of pharmaceutical APIs, Chemical Process Technologies Pharma (Pty) Ltd (CPT Pharma) was established in 2014. CPT Pharma developed cost-competitive technologies for the manufacturing of various APIs and obtained funding from the South African government’s Department of Science and Innovation (DSI) and the Industrial Development Corporation (IDC) from South Africa for the construction of a pilot plant. The plant was successfully commissioned and GMP certified by the local regulatory authority, SAHPRA. Learn more at: www.chemprotech.co.za.

    KinetiChem, Inc.: To advance the emerging field of continuous chemical processing, KinetiChem (KC) was established in 2004. KC focused on overcoming continuous processing challenges through the use of its innovative spinning disk reactor technology, the Synthetron. Persistent chemical engineering developments have brought Synthetron technology to the forefront of continuous processing by enabling kilograms per hour production rates with a system that utilizes fractions of a milliliter of reaction volume while only occupying a footprint of a few square feet. To learn more about this powerful technology and how it can reshape global manufacturing efforts please visit www.KinetiChem.com.

    MATRIX is a five-year, $125 million cooperative agreement funded by the U.S. Agency for International Development (USAID) in 2021. MATIX is being implemented by Magee-Womens Research Institute (MWRI) in Pittsburgh, Pennsylvania, USA, in close collaboration with partner organizations from North America and Africa. The mission of MATRIX is to expedite the research and development of a range of HIV prevention products for women that in addition to being safe and effective, will be acceptable, affordable, scalable, and deliverable in the settings where they are needed most. Learn more at: www.matrix4prevention.org.

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  • Investing in the Future of Medicine: The Lou Hampers Scholarship Program Supports Aspiring Physicians

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    Centennial, Colorado Mar 28, 2023 (Issuewire.com) – Applications are now being accepted for the Dr. Louis Hampers Scholarship, an award founded by Lou Hampers, a renowned medical professional and educator who devotes his life to enhancing the medical field. This scholarship will be presented to one deserving student who is studying medicine and is committed to making a positive impact on the field.

    The scholarship will be awarded to the best essay submitted in our essay competition. The competition is open to all students who are currently enrolled in a United States university and are studying medicine, as well as high school students who plan to attend university for a medical degree. The essay must be creative, under 1,000 words, and answer the following question: “What is a problem in the medical field, and how would you use your medical degree to help resolve it?” The scholarship recipient will receive a one-time award of $1,000. The deadline for submitting an application for the scholarship is June 15, 2023. The winner of the scholarship will be announced on July 15, 2023.

    Lou Hampers is an esteemed medical professional and educator who made significant contributions to the field of medicine. He received his Bachelor’s degree from Dartmouth College in 1987 and later obtained dual degrees, a Medical degree from the University of Pennsylvania School of Medicine and a Business Administration degree from the Wharton School. Dr. Hampers completed his residency in Pediatrics at the Children’s Hospital of Philadelphia and completed his sub-specialty training in Pediatric Emergency Medicine at Children’s Memorial Hospital in Chicago. Dr. Hampers served as a Medical Officer at the Presbyterian Church of East Africa Chogoria Hospital in 1995 for one year, which was situated in Kenya. Following his sub-specialty training in Chicago, Dr. Hampers joined the faculty at the University of Colorado School of Medicine. He became an Associate Professor in 2007 and served in various roles, including Medical Director of the Emergency Department at the Children’s Hospital of Colorado and Section Head of the Section of Pediatric Emergency Medicine.

    The Dr. Louis Hampers Scholarship was created by Lou Hampers to support future generations of medical professionals who aspire to make a positive impact in the field of medicine. By providing financial assistance to qualified applicants, the scholarship committee aims to inspire and motivate students to pursue their career goals, and to encourage them to reach their full potential. The Dr. Louis Hampers Scholarship is a prestigious award that recognizes the hard work and dedication of aspiring doctors.

    If you are interested in applying for the Lou Hampers scholarship fund, please visit the official website at drlouishampersscholarship.com for more information on eligibility criteria and application procedures. The scholarship committee looks forward to receiving your application and learning more about your passion for medicine and your commitment to improving healthcare.

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