Sentences with phrase «such critical research»
«It is an honor to have their support for such critical research.»
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Instead, spending was targetted at areas considered «critical for productivity,» such as housing, research and development (R&D) and economic infrastructure.
Allyson Kapin, founder of Rad Campaign and Women Who Tech in Washington, D.C., says previous incidents, such as Uber advertising that was demeaning to women and a top executive's suggestion that the company conduct opposition research on journalists who are critical of Uber, were shocking and disappointing but hadn't kept her from hailing rides on the smartphone app.
Not only are such investments critical to securing long - term productivity and competitiveness, research clearly shows a strong relationship between technological adoption and lower GHG emissions.
The joint research undertaken by the two companies will examine how blockchain, the technology at the basis of cryptocurrencies such as Bitcoin, could be used for developing innovative cybersecurity solutions, such as secure transmission of information between services and supply chains, user authentication, critical devices and elements that run with no human intervention and additional solutions for the cyber challenges in a hyper - connected world.
Working on a study with Liminal Research, the retailer found that such faith and trust is important to critical thinking, creativity and imagination in kids today.
«Intellectual intuition» and «reason» are strictly separated, and only human capacities for critical, disciplined, orderly problem solving in the framework of research agendas, or other situations approximating such research agendas, count as «rationality.»
For example, we know from existing research that social and emotional skills are critical to young people's academic success (Farrington et al., 2012), and that children must have the opportunity to practice and develop SEL skills such as empathy, perseverance, and collaboration, in order to thrive in careers, in family, and in community as adults (CASEL, 2015; Farrington et al., 2012; Pellegrino & Hilton, 2012).
A 2013 Aspen Institute research paper puts it this way [3](albeit in the context of early sports specialization as opposed to the early versus late bloomer dichotomy): «Early critical incidents such as making a specific team could also lead to an increased self - esteem and intrinsic motivation as the athlete continues in the sport.
Yet Kessler's research supports the fact that such vigilance, especially with very young children, is not only warranted — it's critical.
To me she is living proof that nursing a child beyond one year drastically helps with brain development ive read hours of research on the matter that breast milk provides dha that is critical to brain growth that children should be receiving for at least the first 3 years of life that they can not recieve anywhere else in the amounts that they require I feel you should do some research before making such arrogant comments
In March 2017, our blog «The Legacy of Leo» was nominated for a Tommy's Mums Voice Awards, and we couldn't be prouder to help such an amazing charity raise more awareness, and fund critical research.
Our research also reveals the importance of critical events in driving such change, from the accusations of cronyism that led to the creation of OCPA, to the fallout of the MPs» expenses scandal that prompted pledges to «clean up» politics through such measures as pre-appointment scrutiny.
«Closing Rikers Island also provides a unique opportunity to redevelop the island,» the report observes, with the most promising future uses including an extension of La Guardia Airport to create a third runway, or a new hub of critical city infrastructure such as water and waste treatment centers, research facilities and a public greenway.
«Essentially, they showed me that a large number of traffic incidents are caused by medical conditions while driving, specifically cardiovascular events, such as myocardial infraction and myocardial ischemia,» says Najarian, director of data science at the Michigan Center for Integrative Research in Critical Care.
They are proving as critical to understanding the workings of evolution as classic paleontology studies such as Stephen Jay Gould's research on the pace of change in mollusks.»
One such effort is the nascent national Cancer Syndicate, which Brenner is sure will acquire the necessary critical mass to «become a very significant contributor to basic biological research.»
Skills can include techniques you've learned in your research or more general, translatable skills such as problem - solving and critical thinking.
Previous research has tested how well radiation - exposed rats do with basic learning tasks and mazes, but this new Johns Hopkins study focused on tests that closely mimic the self - tests of fitness for duty currently used by astronauts on the International Space Station prior to mission - critical events such as space walks.
Neither threats of nor actual discrimination based on genetic information should be allowed to impede access to therapies based on the discoveries of such genetic research or the ability and willingness of persons to participate in critical studies.
Now, new research from the Salk Institute shows how a protein called p75 is critical for pain signaling, which could one day have implications for treating neurological disorders as well as trauma such as spinal cord injury.
The move is in response to a 2009 National Academy of Sciences (NAS) report, which concluded that cats and dogs acquired from such places were not critical for biomedical research, and that using them could damage the reputation of the research enterprise with the public.
The FDA already has a 6 - year - old program called the Critical Path Initiative that, according to its Web site, funds a number of research projects on topics such as clinical trial design.
«Funding research focused on helping patients survive longer is critical, and studies such as this advance our goal of not only improving treatments for brain cancer, but eventually finding a cure.»
In addition to fostering research collaborations, that critical mass means it's easy to find supporting industries, such as law or finance firms, that understand the needs of the biotech field, she says.
New research suggests the consequences can go far beyond emotional strife and that being forced to keep information concealed, such as one's sexual orientation, disrupts the concealer's basic skills and abilities, including intellectual acuity, physical strength, and interpersonal grace — skills critical to workplace success.
«It is critical to have rigorous evaluations of direct and indirect effects of wind energy facilities on species such as prairie - chickens,» according to grassland wildlife management expert Larkin Powell, who was not involved with the research.
We specifically focused on the hypothalamus because it is the brain region critical for regulation of homeostatic processes such as feeding,» said lead author Sebastien Bouret, PhD, a member of The Saban Research Institute's Developmental Neuroscience Program and an associate professor of Pediatrics at the Keck School of Medicine of the University of Southern California (USC).
«Research partnerships such as this one between IQC and CQT are critical in moving the field forward,» says Raymond Laflamme, Executive Director at the Institute for Quantum Computing.
«Given the continued high prevalence of multivitamin use in the US, it remains critical for us to understand its role on nutritional status and other long - term health outcomes through clinical trials such as PHS II and other new research initiatives.»
Negotiations with Brussels in the coming year will be critical in resolving issues such as trade, immigration, and the terms under which the United Kingdom might participate in EU research funding programs.
Such awards offset the loss of clinical income during a stage when it is critical to spend maximal time in research in order to establish an independent career.
New research suggests that offering financial incentives for farming industries to mitigate the impact agriculture has on the environment, by reducing fertiliser use and «sparing» land for conservation, for example, actually has a positive effect on critical areas such as greenhouse gas reduction and increased biodiversity.
Dr. Feener's work is critical in elucidating one such potential target for a new DME therapy,» said Helen Nickerson, Ph.D., Director of Translation Research at JDRF, which helped support Dr. Feener's rResearch at JDRF, which helped support Dr. Feener's researchresearch.
April 20, 2018 - Gene - editing technologies that alter mosquitoes» DNA could prove critical in the fight against malaria, Bill Gates said on [April 18], and ethical concerns should not block progress in such gene - modifying research.
Approximately equal numbers of women and men enter and graduate from medical school in the United States and United Kingdom.1 2 In northern and eastern European countries such as Russia, Finland, Hungary, and Serbia, women account for more than 50 % of the active physicians3; in the United Kingdom and United States, they represent 47 % and 33 % respectively.4 5 Even in Japan, the nation in the Organisation for Economic Co-operation and Development with the lowest percentage of female physicians, representation doubled between 1986 and 2012.3 6 However, progress in academic medicine continues to lag, with women accounting for less than 30 % of clinical faculty overall and for less than 20 % of those at the highest grade or in leadership positions.7 - 9 Understanding the extent to which this underrepresentation affects high impact research is critical because of the implicit bias it introduces to the research agenda, influencing future clinical practice.10 11 Given the importance of publication for tenure and promotion, 12 women's publication in high impact journals also provides insights into the degree to which the gender gap can be expected to close.
Our PDX models and other next - generation cancer modeling platforms allow you to address critical questions in oncology research, such as unexplained drug resistance, drug efficacy, genomic heterogeneity in solid tumor, and the role of the immune system in drug response.
«By funding early - stage research with commercial potential such as Sandra Rieger's, MTI is playing a critical role in building Maine's biomedical sector and creating new science and technology jobs.»
These research collaborations have the power to answer questions critical to improving cancer outcomes, such as how tumors develop drug resistance, and what treatments are most effective against particular genomic traits.
But the exchange at the annual meeting 2014 at GEOMAR Helmholtz Centre for Ocean Research Kiel also revealed some critical knowledge gaps: In laboratory experiments, a common phytoplankton species was able to adapt to ocean acidification, even when simultaneously exposed to other stress factors such as rising water temperatures — but will the adapted strains also successfully compete in their natural environment?
Other critical needs, however, require longer - term commitments, such as an increase in success rates for investigator - initiated research grants, which typically involve commitments of continued funding over 3 - 5 years.
Similarly, South Africa has launched a programme for the creation of centres of excellence that is designed to promote new knowledge and develop collaborative research projects on such critical issues as biomedical treatment for tuberculosis; research and development of strong materials (for example, alloys, metal oxides, ceramics and diamonds that retain their distinctive properties under extreme conditions); the impact of invasive species on biodiversity, ecosystems and tourism; and examinations of chemical catalysis, primarily for the conversion of gas to liquid fuels.
It's not clear if they are able to sync up with the earlier blooms and avoid disruptions to critical life stages, such as egg hatching and larvae development, according to lead study author Mati Kahru, a research oceanographer in the Integrative Oceanography Division at the Scripps Institution of Oceanography in California.
Earlier research suggests these compounds are able to negatively affect critical cancer cell mechanisms, such as those responsible for programmed cell death (apoptosis) and for proliferation.
A glib review of such studies would lead you to believe that low - carb dieting is indeed more effective for fat loss, but a critical review of the research shows otherwise.
While such choices may seem trivial, they can be critical to a magazine or label's success and Chaix's clients appreciate her keen eye and thorough process, which can involve everything from vintage research to simply walking the streets.
This paper takes a critical look at the research on formative assessment, raising concerns about the conclusions drawn from landmark studies such as Black & Wiliam (1998).
They call for students to not only master content and basic skills, but also critical dispositions like analysis, research, inquiry, and deeper learning outcomes, such as communication skills and critical thinking and problem - solving.
Throughout the country, and with the passage of the Elementary and Secondary Education Act, commonly known as the No Child Left Behind Act (which requires research - based assessment), student performance on these tests has become the basis for such critical decisions as student promotion from one grade to the next, and compensation for teachers and administrators.
When students pursue such issues in their research projects, they further develop their critical thinking skills.