Sentences with phrase «groups studying phase»

Most other groups studying phase contrast X-ray imaging are looking into the technique for medical imaging, while Sandia is studying it for materials science applications.

Not exact matches

In Shanahan's first - floor office, with the practice fields outside his window (at one point, in an early phase of the off - season strength and conditioning program, a group of players including quarterbacks Brian Hoyer and Matt Barkley stretched out on the field), he and Lynch studied candidates; Marathe and vice president of player personnel Adam Peters filtered in and out, in between projects and calls.

The limitations of the study are the relatively homogenous group that responded to both phases of the study.

Bush, faced with a political meltdown at home and defeat in Iraq was prepared to back the Surge against the phased withdrawal proposals of the Iraq Study Group.

A study by two bipartisan groups estimated that the country's poorest families would lose more than $ 2,500 in average annual health care benefits once the legislation was fully phased in, illustrating the political challenge the GOP bill poses.

Several clinical centres in the USA and Canada recruited four groups of men with CRPC to a phase II study to receive 2550 mg of galeterone orally once a day: 22 men had CRPC that had not metastasised (spread) and had received no previous treatment; 39 men had metastatic CRPC and no previous treatment with abiraterone or enzalutamide; 37 and nine men had metastatic CRPC and had failed treatment with abiraterone and enzalutamide respectively.

«In an earlier phase I clinical study, our group has shown that increasing the dose of radiation delivered daily with high precision and using image guidance may offset the need for chemotherapy in improving survival, and it may also improve quality of life measures by reducing treatment periods in half.

In a second phase of the study, the control group was given e-cigs and all participants were monitored for a period of six months via a web tool, where they regularly logged their vaping and smoking habits.

«However, as immunosuppression drugs required for transplantation can have significant adverse side effects, the treatment only makes sense for people who have frequent severe hypoglycemia despite optimal diabetes management, or for those already on immunosuppressant drugs for a kidney transplant, a group being studied in another Phase 3 trial.»

The results of the trial — a combined phase 1 and 2 study — strongly support testing of the drug in a larger group of patients in both phase 2 and 3 trials, the authors say.

«All phases of the study took about 30 to 40 minutes for each group to complete.

The study — conducted by the Clinical Investigator Collaborative, a multi-centre, Phase II clinical trials group supported by the Allergy, Genes and Environment Network (AllerGen)-- recruited 31 patients over five sites across Canada.

For this study, the Swiss researchers pooled data with two other groups that conducted Phase 1 trials of the vaccine in Africa — in Lambaréné, Gabon, and Kilifi, Kenya.

This study is part of Phase one of the RECOVER Program, a multi-phase project, involving 10 intensive care units across Canada, co-led by Drs. Margaret Herridge, Scientist at the Toronto General Research Institute, and Cameron, in collaboration with the Canadian Critical Care Trials Group.

Results From a Nordic Lymphoma Group Phase II Study.

Final results of a randomised phase III study on adjuvant chemotherapy with 5 FU and levamisol in colon and rectum cancer stage II and III by the Norwegian Gastrointestinal Cancer Group.

Dose - densified chemoimmunotherapy followed by systemic central nervous system prophylaxis for younger high - risk diffuse large B - cell / follicular grade 3 lymphoma patients: results of a phase II Nordic Lymphoma Group study.

Chemotherapy Alone as Initial Treatment for Primary CNS Lymphoma in Patients Older Than 60 Years: A Multicenter Phase II Study (26952) of the European Organization for Research and Treatment of Cancer Brain Tumor Group

According to Col Jerome Kim, Walter Reed Army Institute of Research, US, who was also part of the lead group for the study, apart from the current four doses of vaccines that were given to subjects in the phase III clinical trials in Thailand, they are planning to give a booster does after six months to increase the strength of the vaccine.

He is a member of the High Risk Neurobalstoma Committee of COG, institutional performance review committee for COG Phase - I consortium and is the Principle Investigator of the Children's Oncology Group, Phase - I, Phase II - III Consortium studies at C.S. Mott Children's Hospital.

We sponsor clinical trials for newly diagnosed neuroblastoma patients through the Children's Oncology Group (COG) and, through COG and the New Approaches to Neuroblastoma Therapy Consortium, Dana - Farber / Boston Children's offers the most Phase I clinical studies in New England for children whose disease has recurred.

We are the only Children's Oncology Group Phase I Consortium member in the state of Michigan, which means that we offer unique studies unavailable at other hospitals in Michigan.

Methods: In a multicenter, randomized, patient - and rater - blind, controlled, parallel - group, phase II study, 42 AD patients were assigned (1: 1) to PE treatment or control (sham) groups.

Escalated BEACOPP Plus Rituximab in Advanced Hodgkin Lymphoma Fails to Improve Outcomes: The results of the phase III HD18 trial by the German Hodgkin Study Group determined that the addition of rituximab to an escalated regimen of BEACOPP did not improve progression - free survival (PFS) in patients with advanced - stage Hodgkin lymphoma.

Based on observations of a group of three young female Somali wild asses at the Saint Louis Zoo, the study provides new insight into the species» social behavior in a captive setting — a relatively good proxy environment for the early phases of wild animal domestication.

In a 2015 U.K. study, one group of subjects phased out their use of antidepressants while attending eight group MBCT sessions and practicing at home; another group stayed on antidepressants and did not receive therapy.

During the first phase of the study, which lasted 16 weeks, both groups performed three sets of three resistance - training exercises three times a week.

In the Wilsons study, in the overeach phase, the placebo group lost strength, they just couldn't bare it.

During the cereal - plus - diet phase of the study, total and LDL cholesterol concentrations in the psyllium - enriched cereal group decreased by 5.9 and 5.7 percent, respectively.

In this study phase, participants assigned to the Dreampad Pillow ® and iRest ® meditation groups began to use these interventions while continuing the sleep hygiene protocol.

A further study by this same group (Teoh et al., 1990) administered human chorionic gonadotropin (hCG) to 10 women during the luteal phase of the menstrual cycle in an attempt to mimic the hormonal status of pregnancy.

A recent study by market strategists at ConvergEx Group, a New York - based global brokerage company, found that searching for love online can actually save you money in the dating phase of the relationship.

The first phase includes 256 teachers and administrators taking the course with 25 «coaches» or study group leaders, who act almost like teaching fellows.

I would bring together a study group and review the initial phases of NCBL to see if there has been any benefit to the legislation — nationally or regionally.

The study took place in both pilot and full phases using a randomized group trial design.

This research is limited in that it collected data solely from the teachers» point of view as expressed in focus groups and interviews in the first study phase, and the second phase is limited by its small sample of teachers.

This study was conducted in two phases including focus groups to determine teachers» perceptions on the effectiveness of arts integration among their special needs populations and a pilot project that examined the efficacy of rubrics in measuring various skill areas.

In one case study, children were grouped by phonics phases across the school, meaning some key stage 2 children were placed with others in key stage 1.

Our interactive Learn Screens, engaging Activities and group - focussed Topic Tools really help to bring the study of the planets, the sun, and phases of the moon to life, as well as developing students» understanding of life on Earth itself.

Group 3 (the control group of 9 kittens) were not neutered until maturity and after the completion of the first phase of the study at 12 moGroup 3 (the control group of 9 kittens) were not neutered until maturity and after the completion of the first phase of the study at 12 mogroup of 9 kittens) were not neutered until maturity and after the completion of the first phase of the study at 12 months.

The Electric Reliability Coordinating Council, a lobbying group that represents energy companies with major investments in coal - fired power plants, has prepared an analysis that cites a study estimating that a phase - out of coal plants could cost consumers $ 13 billion to $ 17 billion a year between 2018 and 2033.

This policy document presents the first part of a two - phase study on the financial services sector and climate change commissioned by the UNEP FI Climate Change Working Group.

This first phase involves the detailed design studies and is under contract with the CNIM group (Constructions Industrielles de la Méditerranée) as prime contractor, and in partnership with Air Liquide, Choren, SNC Lavalin, Foster Wheeler - France and MSW Energy.

A stakeholder group in Virginia completed the initial phase of a value of solar study in 2014 but got no further after the utilities pulled out of the process.

Hands - on Group leader / Associate director to support DMPK - clinical pharmacolgy of drug candidate from drug discovery to Phase I / II clinical studies

Spa Director — Duties & Responsibilities Lead through example with consistent work ethic, attitude, and professionalism, executing spa and salon administration functions, overseeing sales and marketing operations, and implementing cutting - edge industry techniques and trends Collaborate in all phases of strategic planning with other members of management team, including product inventory control, marketing and sales strategies, product and service offerings, client service, event coordination, and area competition Provide continuous assessment of key markets, potential customers, and capital utilization, while furnishing oversight and guidance regarding policies and procedures, budgets and financial forecasts, and client experience considerations Perform needs - based and situational assessments of policies and procedures to improve operational efficiency, manage and reduce costs, promote both employee and client satisfaction, and deliver a luxurious experience to high - profile clientele Identify and utilize talent among team members with focused training efforts, targeted professional recruitment, continued supervision of 40 staff, and the promotion of a performance - based environment leveraging individual talents for group benefit Develop and supervise support staff to aid in effective sales, marketing, and service operations, delegating important tasks and assignments while providing timely follow - up to ensure task completion, including newsletter and article distribution Ensure effective execution of all administrative, HR, and financial aspects of business management, while analyzing and presenting important information to executive staff, stakeholders, and other relevant parties Address key client and management queries and resolve them in an expedited manner, promoting sustained revenue growth through client retention, referral generation, and the leveraging of cross-sales opportunities Create and implement firm marketing and sales strategies while tracking performance versus internal and external benchmarks, focusing on both revenue generation as well as cost control Maintain a strong working knowledge of products, services, techniques, and relevant tools, while committing to continued advanced technical education with respect to complex spa, salon, and fitness concepts and studies Act as a liaison between clients, vendors, sales and support staff, and other management partners to facilitate information flow and drive operational efficiency

The Chasm Group, LLC and Chasm Institute, LLC (San Bruno, CA) 1997 — 2008 Business Operations Manager • Managed all daily operational tasks for leading multi-million dollar high - tech market strategy consultancy, while providing executive administration to C - level executives and venture capital partners • Developed and managed the firm's annual budget, proposing and implementing expense cuts, producing monthly reports and financial statements, and coordinating with CPA firm for accurate and timely filings • Oversaw all client relationship management efforts while cultivating new business efforts from concept to implementation, providing high - quality service in sales efforts while utilizing new lead tracking system • Negotiated and managed all contracts, stock grants, and financing arrangements, working closely with outside counsel to draft legal documents and resolve LLC - and proprietary - related issues • Led three office space build - outs and two office relocations, managing all aspects of each process under aggressive timeline and budget expectations • Reduced firm telecom expenses by 22 % by streamlining IT objectives, including migration to VOIP phone system, software / hardware purchases, domain renewals, and outsourced technical support • Directed all phases of staff recruitment while creating and implementing all HR policies and programs, including comprehensive employee benefits plans • Supervised multiple administrative staff members, conducted performance appraisals and wage / salary surveys in comparison to incentive program guidelines, and maintained HR files in accordance with legal mandates • Produced all out - going client invoices in an accurate and timely fashion to increase, cash flow and reduce aging receivables, providing consistent attention to overhead costs and vendor arrangements • Administered all company insurance policies, including E&O, general liability, bonds, partner life and disability, conducting annual benefits reviews and employee / company insurance audits • Obtained necessary certificates for consulting contracts while processing federal, state, and local business reporting requirements to maintain licenses and incorporation status • Directed all marketing efforts and oversaw logistical aspects of national educational workshop series, utilizing sponsorship arrangements to offset production costs • Transformed «brochure» website into a dynamic tool to better illustrate company opportunities through relevant case studies, as well as maintaining all other promotional media, including press kits and video Association of California School Administrators (Burlingame, CA) 1993 — 1997 Issues and Planning Committee Coordinator • Executed all phases of event planning and implementation for a membership - driven organization including 23 state committees, 5 task forces, 6 strategic planning conferences, and a conference of 1,500 attendees • Focused on facility evaluations, bid requests, site visits, contract negotiations, and all pre - and post-conference planning processes • Produced statistical and financial reports, including budget projections and cost monitoring for developmental training efforts • Oversaw all participant - level responsibilities, including inquiries, eligibility, registration, correspondence, and billing statements • Managed all legal professional standards calls for Northern California regions, including the processing of attorney authorizations, the preparation of legal assistance letters, and liens on cause of action • Served as second point of contact for computer inquiries and troubleshooting efforts as well as provided back - up executive administrative support for Executive Director, Committee Chairs, and the State Superintendent of Public Instruction • Held responsibility for software installation and hardware configuration while performing weekly AS / 400 backup and report generation

Business Analyst — Duties & Responsibilities Lead through example with consistent work ethic, attitude, and professionalism, performing critical operational, support and administrative analysis functions while ensuring efficient organizational communications and on - going process enhancements Collaborate in all phases of strategic planning with other members of management team, including document and inventory control, data management strategies, sales support, customer relations, issue resolution and industry competition Provide continuous assessment of critical business processes, while furnishing oversight and guidance regarding efficiency and performance optimization considerations Perform needs - based and situational assessments of policies and procedures to improve operational effectiveness, manage and reduce costs, promote both employee and client satisfaction, and ensure adherence to related quality control and profitability standards Utilize talent among team members with focused collaboration and the promotion of a performance - based work environment that leverages individual talents for group benefit Employ support staff to aid in effective administrative operations, report management, scheduling and other relevant functions, delegating important tasks and assignments while providing timely follow - up to ensure task completion Support the effective execution of all financial aspects of business management, while analyzing, synthesizing and presenting important information to executive staff, stakeholders and other relevant parties Address key client, personnel and management queries and resolve them in an expedited manner, promoting sustained operational growth through staff communication and the leveraging of available resources Create and implement performance and efficiency benchmarks while tracking progress versus established industry metrics Maintain a strong working knowledge of products, services, techniques and relevant tools, while committing to continued advanced technical education with respect to complex concepts and studies as related to job Act as a liaison between clients, vendors, support staff, and other management partners to facilitate information flow and drive efficiency

Among the patients who did continue on the study after withdrawing from the psychoeducation group, the reasons for abandoning it were manic recurrence (7 patients), problems with the group time table (2 patients found a new job during the treatment phase and could not continue coming to the sessions), consent withdrawal or nonacceptance of the group rules (1 patient), interpersonal problems with other group members (1 patient), and depressive recurrence (1 case).

While this Phase I study is small and lacks a comparison group, the demonstration of positive results is promising and warrants further attention.