Articles tagged with Scientific Conferences
The ACS Fall 2024 meeting will feature cutting-edge scientific developments in agriculture, energy, health, and sustainability. Journalists can register for press credentials, while marketing professionals and others can register separately via the meeting page.
David Kepplinger and Anand Vidyashankar receive $20,993 from NSF for a joint conference on robust statistics and data science. The event will support 15-20 students and early-career researchers in July 2024 at George Mason University.
Researchers found that conferences generate significant carbon dioxide emissions, with delegates burning half their annual CO2 budget in a week. Practical solutions like multihubbing and reducing travel distances are proposed to mitigate these emissions.
George Mason University Assistant Professor Marcos Zampieri received $20,000 from the National Science Foundation to subsidize travel and conference expenses for students participating in the NAACL 2024 Student Research Workshop. The workshop aims to develop a skilled and diverse computational linguistics workforce.
This year's winners include Professor Neil Kelleher, Dr. Tamir Gonen, Professor Margaret Sunde, and more, recognized for their pioneering research in top-down proteomics, membrane proteins, amyloid studies, and human health applications.
Researchers estimate CO2-equivalent emissions for astronomy meetings in 2019, suggesting preferential virtual meetings and hybrid formats. This approach can reduce long-haul travel and make astronomy more inclusive for underrepresented groups.
A recent study found that air travel to professional conferences contributes substantially to academia's carbon emissions, with an estimated 42,500 tCO2e released in 2019. To mitigate this issue, researchers suggest prioritizing venue locations near most participants and exploring virtual meeting solutions.
The Phytopathology Research Forum successfully concluded its spring edition, showcasing cutting-edge developments in plant disease research and molecular breeding technology. Experts discussed the importance of adopting provenance security measures to ensure agricultural product integrity.
The American Society for Photobiology's Biennial Conference will take place in downtown Chicago from July 27-30, 2024. The event features over 100 scientific sessions and various networking opportunities.
The Global Ocean Artificial Light at Night Network aims to expand on previous research, providing a central resource for marine light pollution expertise. Light pollution poses significant ecological harm, including disruptions to daily rhythms and reproductive cycles of marine species.
The American Physical Society's 2024 April meeting will feature approximately 1,700 presentations on various physics topics. The scientific program includes a public lecture on detecting gravitational waves with LISA and a special symposium on big questions for the next decade.
Researchers found that people who limited their eating to less than 8 hours per day were more likely to die from cardiovascular disease compared to those who ate for 12-16 hours. This contradicts previous research suggesting short-term benefits of time-restricted eating.
Wunmi Sadik, NJIT's Distinguished Professor of Chemistry, receives the Wallace H. Coulter Lectureship for her lifetime commitment to education, practice, and research in laboratory science. She is recognized for her scientific breakthroughs in nanomaterials, green chemistry, and sustainability.
Researchers from 16 countries will discuss sustainable urban and rural development, renewable energy, and climate-smart technologies at the symposium. The event aims to build a global network of food-energy-water (FEW)-converged research for net-zero transition.
The American Physical Society has launched a new press program for its March Meeting conference, featuring over 900 sessions and 11,000 individual presentations across various areas of the physical sciences. The program includes special events such as Lunch With a Scientist, Press Happy Hour, and Squishy Science Sunday.
The Biophysical Society has selected 36 winners of its annual Student Research Achievement Awards for their outstanding presentations during the poster competition. The winners are recognized for their research in various fields, including bioenergetics, biophysics, and biomedical engineering.
The Biophysical Society recognized 10 students for their exceptional poster presentations during the annual Undergraduate Poster Award Competition. The winners are from top universities across the US and explored various biophysics topics.
The Heidelberg Laureate Forum Foundation offers limited international journalist travel grants to report on the event. Journalists can apply until April 28, 2024, and will cover travel and visa costs, as well as room and board during their stay in Heidelberg.
The American Geophysical Union (AGU) has announced the Ocean Sciences Meeting 2024, featuring panel discussions on climate interventions and ocean-based carbon dioxide removal. Researchers will also explore using shipwrecks to study changing coastlines and oceans.
The Redox Medicine Society will host its 26th International Conference on Redox Medicine in Paris, featuring keynotes, sessions, and round-table discussions on advancements and applications in clinical settings. The conference aims to facilitate innovation and excellence in the field of redox medicine.
Researchers found that injecting a substance to block an artery and combining it with surgery significantly reduced the risk of repeat surgery for patients with subdural hematomas. The study, published at the American Stroke Association's International Stroke Conference, showed a nearly 3-fold reduction in re-operation rates.
A clinical trial found that patients who received care recommendations from an AI-based system had fewer recurrent strokes, heart attacks, or vascular death within three months. The study suggests that this technology can improve patient outcomes and aid neurologists in making informed decisions.
Researchers found that adding blood thinners to clot-busting medications for ischemic strokes did not improve physical function at 90 days post-stroke. The study, MOST, enrolled 514 patients and analyzed the effectiveness of two blood-thinning medications.
Researchers found that positioning stroke patients with large vessel ischemic strokes at 0-degrees resulted in significant improvements in neurological function compared to those with 30-degree head positioning. This approach optimized blood flow through the narrowed artery and improved collateral arteries, leading to better outcomes.
Eleven prominent researchers recognized for groundbreaking work in stroke and brain health, with a focus on improving treatments and addressing disparities. The honorees include experts in magnetic resonance imaging, inherited risk factors, and clinical stroke research.
A study found that living in a neighborhood with easy access to recreational centers and gyms is linked to higher physical activity levels among stroke survivors. The analysis suggests that having a conversation with stroke patients about available physical activity resources can help them continue their recovery.
A preliminary study presented at the American Stroke Association's International Stroke Conference 2024 found that lifetime exposure to sexual assault and other traumatic stressors can negatively impact subsequent stroke recovery. Researchers analyzed data from the STRONG study and discovered that stroke survivors exposed to sexual ass...
Researchers found that Black women who develop high blood pressure before age 45 are twice as likely to suffer a stroke. The study, presented at the American Stroke Association’s International Stroke Conference 2024, highlights the disparity in stroke rates among Black and white women.
A preliminary study found that most stroke survivors can safely take two common types of antidepressants without increasing the risk of hemorrhagic stroke. However, patients on dual anti-platelet therapy may be at increased risk of bleeding.
A study published at the American Stroke Association's International Stroke Conference 2024 found that treating people with ischemic stroke with intravenous injections of a combination of biologically active components of ginkgo biloba during the first two weeks after the stroke improved early cognitive recovery. The treatment, called ...
A new study found that combining brain stimulation with intense physical rehabilitation helped stroke survivors recover movement in their arms and hands and maintain these improvements for one year. The pairing of rehabilitation therapy with vagus nerve stimulation likely helps the brain strengthen new neural pathways.
A recent study found that a stroke or combined with a neck artery tear significantly increases the risk of heart attack within a year. The researchers analyzed health data from over 800,000 adults and discovered that carotid or vertebral artery dissections without a stroke do not raise heart attack risk.
A recent study found that socioeconomic factors, including income, education, and housing quality, significantly impact stroke recovery outcomes. Researchers used data from the U.S. Census blocks to compare outcomes among stroke survivors by socioeconomic disadvantage factors.
Researchers identified 180,940 people who had suffered a recent stroke and matched them to control groups to evaluate dementia risk after stroke. The study found that the rate of post-stroke dementia was higher than the rate of recurrent stroke over the same time period.
A study found that tenecteplase is safe and effective for treating ischemic stroke in mobile stroke units, offering a simpler alternative to alteplase. The new medication requires only a single injection, reducing administration time and complications.
The American Chemical Society's (ACS) upcoming hybrid meeting and exposition, ACS Spring 2024, will take place virtually and in person in New Orleans from March 17-21. The event will provide access to nearly 12,000 presentations on topics including agriculture and food, energy and fuels, health and medicine, sustainability, and more.
The AMS 104th Annual Meeting will focus on climate change research, mitigation, and adaptation, with key discussions on overcoming barriers to implementation. The meeting features numerous scientific conferences and symposia covering topics like climate variability, air pollution meteorology, AI for environmental science, and more.
The American Meteorological Society's Presidential Forum will discuss how to overcome barriers limiting the use of climate science. The event aims to advance society's acceptance and use of climate science, amidst misinformation and disinformation campaigns.
The ATS 2024 International Conference in San Diego will feature scientific sessions and expert interviews on the latest developments in pulmonary, critical care, and sleep medicine. The conference will cover key subjects such as COVID-19, asthma, COPD, and air pollution.
The American Physical Society's March Meeting will feature nearly 900 sessions and 11,000 individual presentations on various topics. The conference will be held in person in Minneapolis and online from March 3-8.
The American Thoracic Society will host its 2024 International Conference in San Diego, highlighting recent discoveries in respiratory science and patient care. Media registration is available until May 19-22.
David J. Stensrud has been elected as the new President-Elect of the American Meteorological Society (AMS) for 2024, serving a one-year term before becoming President in 2025. The AMS Council, comprising five new members, will take office beginning in 2024.
The 2023 Geothermal Rising Conference highlights growing interest in superhot rock geothermal, with papers validating its viability for high power output and small spatial footprint. Researchers are developing new technologies to access these resources, including millimeter wave energy to drill deeper holes.
The AGU Annual Meeting 2023 press event schedule and topical tipsheets are now live, featuring curated abstracts on various topics such as groundwater and galaxies. The meeting will be held from December 11-15 at the Moscone Center in San Francisco.
Researchers are shedding light on the molecular mechanisms underlying HIV replication and viral integration, opening new avenues for tackling the virus. Discoveries suggest that targeting the cell nucleus and harnessing innate immunity may be key to blocking viral replication and persistence.
The Society for Disaster Medicine and Public Health will host its annual meeting, featuring Major General (ret) Paul Friedrichs as the keynote speaker. The event focuses on disaster medicine and public health, with discussions on vulnerable populations and AI in emergency response.
Dr. Freeman will discuss a coordinated approach to disaster preparedness based on science, practice, and education. The Society for Disaster Medicine and Public Health Inc. Annual Meeting in Washington, DC, aims to prepare the nation for an uncertain future.
The Society for Disaster Medicine and Public Health, Inc. will host its inaugural Frederick M. “Skip” Burkle Distinguished Lecture, recognizing Dr. Burkle as the 'father of disaster medicine', who has been a tireless advocate for humanitarian assistance and disaster preparedness response.
Dr. Gailen Marshall was installed as president of the American College of Allergy, Asthma and Immunology (ACAAI), succeeding Dr. James Tracy who was elected as president-elect. Dr. Marshall is a renowned allergist and immunologist with extensive experience in clinical practice, research, and academia.
A survey found that 42% of primary care physicians are unaware of biologic treatments for asthma, and 82% do not get necessary labs to determine treatment options. This lack of knowledge can lead to delayed referrals to asthma specialists and reduced effectiveness in managing symptoms.
New studies presented at the American College of Allergy, Asthma and Immunology Annual Scientific Meeting highlight the dangers of excess mold on individuals with asthma. Effective methods for getting rid of mold and airborne allergens include HEPA filters, activated carbon filters, and UV-based technology.
Regenstrief researchers and experts will address key issues in medical informatics at the 2023 AMIA Annual Symposium. The event features a wide range of scientific sessions on topics such as translational bioinformatics, clinical research informatics, and public health informatics.
A recent study found that 72% of eczema patients experienced poor mental health symptoms for 1-10 days within the past month. Additionally, 35% reported never discussing their mental health with their allergist and 57% were never asked about it.
A recent study assessed ChatGPT's accuracy in identifying common allergy myths. The AI model correctly identified myths as true or false with an overall accuracy rate of 91%, with some myths being more accurate than others.
Two cases report flaxseed as an allergen causing severe reactions, including facial rashes and contact dermatitis. Flaxseed is increasingly used in baked goods, cereals, and oil paints, highlighting the need for awareness about its potential to trigger allergic reactions.
The American Academy of Pediatrics is examining various pressing issues in pediatrics, including the need for a unified children's healthcare system. The AAP has also issued new guidelines on infant formula regulation to protect toddlers' health.
The American College of Surgeons (ACS) Clinical Congress 2023 offers media credentials to cover groundbreaking research, connect with surgeon experts, and learn about the latest trends in surgery. Key topics include artificial intelligence, COVID-19's impact on cancer care, and pediatric trauma.
The 2024 Ocean Sciences Meeting brings together 5,000 scientists to discuss breaking research and critical issues affecting ocean sustainability. The biennial event will feature an online-only scientific session on Wednesday 21 February.
A study found gaps in awareness and knowledge about HPV and its link to cancer among Hispanic and Latino male sexual minorities. Most respondents had not received the HPV vaccine, and many were unaware of the vaccine's benefits.
The B-GOOD project will introduce its achievements in improving honey bee health and beekeeping sustainability through an oral presentation, poster sessions, and online participation. The event aims to gather consortium members and external advisors to share knowledge and exchange ideas.