Sentences with phrase «research initiatives in»

Since the inception of the Vanderbilt - Ingram Cancer Center, the GI Program has evolved and grown from a program with a scientific focus on colorectal cancer to one that clinically encompasses all GI cancers and scientifically encompasses in - depth research initiatives in colorectal, gastroesophageal and pancreas cancers.

Establishing and conducting research initiatives in public economics, public policy, and marine resource economics.

A chemist at the University of Illinois in Urbana, Burke has watched funding agencies back major research initiatives in other fields.

«Other than in the United States, industrial research initiatives in this area have been very few,» laments Catenhusen.

UKCMRI is one of the UK's most important biomedical research initiatives in a generation.

Simon leads Vision Critical's EMEA teams, overseeing all sales, marketing and research initiatives in the region.

WHO is also coordinating a multi-country research initiative in Ghana, India, Malawi, Nigeria and Tanzania to test the survival benefit of initiating Kangaroo Mother Care immediately after birth.

A new research project called MATISSE has been launched to build on the success of IMDEA Networks» former research initiative in the area of Pervasive Mobile Localization.

The vision for DELTAS Africa is that early next year the awards will be managed by a new research initiative in Africa, AESA (Alliance for Accelerating Excellence in Science in Africa), which has been created by the African Academy of Sciences and the New Partnership for Africa's Development (NEPAD).

As part of Evergreen Health Stores Go Pink for Breast Cancer Research initiative in support of The National Breast Cancer Research Institute (NBCRI), the Natural Beauty and Skincare event was held at the g Hotel, Galway.

Initiated EMC's first research initiative in China consumer storage market and created market analysis reports for executives; collaborated with sales team to procure first investment in China consumer marketing campaign and received Group - wide award for contribution to China market development.

«This is the most thoroughly well researched initiative in the history of real estate in B.C. and it is a crying shame that it did not go forward,» he says.

Not exact matches

The federal government and private organizations have tried to encourage sharing in recent years through initiatives like the Genomic Data Commons, a «unified data repository» intended to hasten cancer cures by making research public.

He told CNBC in an email that the foundation's research is just beginning and its initiatives will ramp up over the next few years.

To keep the initiative rigorous, Moonrocks is working with Cheskin Research, in Redwood Shores, Calif., specialists in the market segmentation, to ensure that ideas picked up by Lunar are aimed at sufficiently promising and well - defined markets.

Clearly, there's still room for improvement, and the evening's fundraiser brought in close to $ 1 million in funds for research and other initiatives.

In researching for his upcoming book on fulfilling work, Schulich's Burke found that Johnson & Johnson saw at least a $ 4 return on every dollar it spent on employee wellness initiatives in terms of lower health - care costs, less absenteeism and higher productivitIn researching for his upcoming book on fulfilling work, Schulich's Burke found that Johnson & Johnson saw at least a $ 4 return on every dollar it spent on employee wellness initiatives in terms of lower health - care costs, less absenteeism and higher productivitin terms of lower health - care costs, less absenteeism and higher productivity.

The states are getting involved, too: New York recently announced a $ 650 million initiative aimed at boosting life science research in that state.

Technology consultancy Cambridge IP states that developers and manufacturers have filed 13,000 graphene - related patents in the past five years alone, and in late 2013 the European Commission launched a billion - euro, 10 - year graphene research initiative that brings together academic institutions and industrial groups from 17 nations.

In addition to research and development staff, Spotify has invested in several new initiatives, including expansion into Asia and Africa, a new advertising platform, and a new free apIn addition to research and development staff, Spotify has invested in several new initiatives, including expansion into Asia and Africa, a new advertising platform, and a new free apin several new initiatives, including expansion into Asia and Africa, a new advertising platform, and a new free app.

The Chinese press noted that the company's activities in China have been targeted toward «government liaison, market research and initiatives to...

In another unprecedented cooperative initiative, The Vancouver Board of Trade supported the efforts of the Richmond Chamber of Commerce and partnered with 12 others chambers of commerce across the Lower Mainland and Fraser Valley to release a landmark research study on the economic importance of the Fraser River.

While Canada has emphasized unbridled academic research, some other countries have adopted more «applied» research programs in direct support of strategic industrial initiatives.

After previously outlawing ICOs in September 2017 in a government crackdown, China began exploring its own cryptocurrency initiatives, including a state - backed cryptocurrency currently being examined by the PBoC's Digital Currency Research Institute.

NDP commitments include a two point cut in the small business tax rate (already implemented by the Conservatives); extension of the accelerated capital cost allowance for two years (already implemented by the Conservatives (but with a different phase in); an innovation tax credit for machinery used in research and development; an additional one cent of gas tax for the provinces for infrastructure; a transit infrastructure fund; increased funding for social housing; a major child care initiative; and, increasing ODA funding to 0.7 per cent of Gross National Income (GNI).

NDP promises include a two point cut in the small business tax rate (already implemented in the budget by the Conservatives); extension of the accelerated capital cost allowance for two years (also already implemented by the Conservatives); an innovation tax credit for machinery used in research and development; an additional one cent of gas tax for the provinces for infrastructure; a transit infrastructure fund; increased funding for social housing; a major child care initiative; increasing ODA funding to 0.7 per cent of Gross National Income (GNI); and restoring the 6 % annual escalator to the Canada Health Transfer.

The FSA's press release describes the event as taking place «in accordance with an initiative of the «Multilateral Joint Research» project,» which was inaugurated in early 2017.

During her time in DC, Nicole worked at the U.S. Chamber of Commerce's Institute for Legal Reform, where she helped lead research and communications initiatives to address the litigation challenges faced by businesses across all industries.

Walmart Foundation supports food waste innovation in Canada In addition to the efforts of Walmart, the Walmart Foundation will invest $ 15 million USD (~ $ 19 million CAD) across Canada in not - for - profit organizations engaged in research and innovative initiatives to reduce food waste all along the food chaiin Canada In addition to the efforts of Walmart, the Walmart Foundation will invest $ 15 million USD (~ $ 19 million CAD) across Canada in not - for - profit organizations engaged in research and innovative initiatives to reduce food waste all along the food chaiIn addition to the efforts of Walmart, the Walmart Foundation will invest $ 15 million USD (~ $ 19 million CAD) across Canada in not - for - profit organizations engaged in research and innovative initiatives to reduce food waste all along the food chaiin not - for - profit organizations engaged in research and innovative initiatives to reduce food waste all along the food chaiin research and innovative initiatives to reduce food waste all along the food chain.

To address this significant issue more broadly, the Walmart Foundation is also donating $ 15 million USD (~ $ 19 million CAD) in funding to support Canadian initiatives and research to reduce food waste along the food chain, from farm to fork.

«I expect that other payment networks and other banks will join this effort, though in some cases it will be a hedge strategy they employ along with their own mobile payment initiatives,» said Charles S. Golvin, an analyst with Forrester Research.

Notwithstanding its potential environmental burdens, the JRP ultimately concluded that the NGP is in the public interest, citing various societal benefits including primarily jobs and job - training for Aboriginal communities but also «research, monitoring, and planning initiatives and techniques with relevance beyond the project» and economic benefits, first and foremost the importance of «opening Pacific Basin markets» (NGP Report, Volume II, Chapter 2, s. 2.4.3 and 2.4.4.).

If you factor in all of the research initiatives we have here, you'll see we have immense tech talent here.

By: Dylan Slater 5th August 2016 The Johannesburg - based University of the Witwatersrand (Wits) School of Mining Engineering plans to increase normalised research output as a primary strategic initiative in its quest to join the top 100 universities in the world by 2022.

While Canadian biotechnology expatriates are the focus of this initiative, FACIT continues to attract worldwide leaders in oncology research to the province, a shared mandate well established by its strategic partner, the Ontario Institute for Cancer Researchresearch to the province, a shared mandate well established by its strategic partner, the Ontario Institute for Cancer ResearchResearch (OICR).

Many professors are engaged in environmental or social research initiatives — despite a lack of significant faculty support — because they understand the underlying trends in the business and engineering communities.

From the annual Angel Investment Activity Report to various surveys conducted, these research initiatives are designed to inform NACO members and stakeholders about the Canadian Angel investing landscape and to assist NACO in serving its community better.

She also takes an active role in investor education and research initiatives.

The new tower will also host the Medicine by Design initiative, set to become a leading centre in regenerative medicine at the University of Toronto with the federal government committing $ 114 - million for this project through the Canada First Research Excellence Fund.

In addition to leading direct origination activities for Oberon, Sonny also supports the firm's research, campaign management, and marketing initiatives.

«While there are a number of initiatives in place to drive sustained growth, we view the risk / reward as balanced, particularly without a CEO in place,» wrote Canaccord Genuity consumer analyst Camilo Lyon in a recent research report.

The annual Report on Angel Investing Activity in Canada is NACO's most prominent research initiative.

NACO's newest research initiative covers the broader early - stage funding opportunities for entrepreneurs in Canada.

In 2013, under the leadership of then - Chair Paul Desmarais, Jr., the Business Council launched a multi-year research and advocacy initiative called «Taking Action for Canada: Jobs and Skills for the 21st Century.»

MaRS London, which will be managed locally by TechAlliance and operate out of Western's Research Park, will enable the sharing of entrepreneurial programs and business services and the development of associated talent and knowledge networks in Southwestern Ontario, as well as a suite of joint initiatives to support innovation, commercialization and the promotion of Ontario's technology assets, in the province and beyond.

In terms of clean tech collaboration, the U.S. and China have three important collaborative initiatives called CERCs - Clean Energy Research Centers - run by the various Department of Energy labs and the appropriate Chinese partners.

«The Blockchain initiative is a result of intensive research conducted by our IT team in collaboration with DSOA, IBM and the Smart Dubai office.

Over the years, persona research in general was seen as a one - time initiative to establish a foundational understanding of customers — both users and buyers.

We are based at MIT Sloan School of Management and we are a member of the MIT Innovation Initiative and of MIT - Africa, the initiative that encompasses the Institute's global priority for collaboration with Africa in the areas of education, research and innovation.

While the initiative had gotten off to a slow start, Morgan Stanley Research believes it will accelerate in 2018.