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With Federal Funding for Cancer Research on the Chopping Block, SGO Releases Report on Women’s Cancer Research Priorities for Next Decade
Research Report to educate national policymakers as they prioritize research funding initiatives in women’s health during a time of Federal funding constraints CHICAGO , Sept. 8, 2011 /CHICAGOPRESSRELEASE.COM/ — In conjunction with September’s designation as Gynecologic Cancer Awareness month, the Society of Gynecologic Oncology (SGO) has released a comprehensive research report entitled, “Pathways to Progress in Women’s Cancer: A Research Agenda Proposed by the Society of Gynecologic Oncology.” The collaborative document was written by the entire spectrum of women’s cancer care specialists to assess the landscape of gynecologic cancer research and recommend specific ‘requests for action’ for each gynecologic cancer disease site.
Record Number of Students Enrolled at UIC
For the second year in a row, the University of Illinois at Chicago has set an enrollment record, with 27,580 students on campus for the 2011-2012 academic year. The total, up 1 percent from the 27,309 enrolled of a year ago, includes 16,911 undergraduates, 8,012 graduate students and 2,657 professional students.
The Associated Press, NORC at the University of Chicago, Establish New Center for Public Affairs Research
Will Join Quality Social Science Research with Powerful Analysis and Journalism on Newsworthy Issues CHICAGO , Aug. 31, 2011 /CHICAGOPRESSRELEASE.COM/ — The Associated Press and NORC at the University of Chicago announced today the formation of The Associated Press-NORC Center for Public Affairs Research.
Billy McLaughlin Elected to Dystonia Medical Research Foundation Board of Directors
CHICAGO , Aug. 25, 2011 /CHICAGOPRESSRELEASE.COM/ — Critically-acclaimed guitarist and composer Billy McLaughlin is the newest member to join the board of the Dystonia Medical Research Foundation (DMRF), a non-profit organization that serves individuals impacted by dystonia, a neurological disease.
VerveLife lanza tienda de promoción de música: RhymbaLatino
CHICAGO , 9 de agosto de 2011 /CHICAGOPRESSRELEASE.COM-HISPANIC PR WIRE/ — VerveLife ( www.VerveLife.com ), un líder en soluciones de marketing musical potenciado con tecnología, anunció hoy el lanzamiento de RhymbaLatino, la primera tienda musical de promoción personalizable que contiene cerca de 170,000 canciones prelicenciadas para la audiencia latina. Según Forrester Research, el gasto total del mercado latino llegará a $1.4 billones el 2013, lo que obligará a las marcas a concentrarse en esta audiencia.
Michelle Le Beau, UCCCC director, named President-Elect of AACI
August 5, 2011 Michelle M. Le Beau, PhD, director of the University of Chicago Comprehensive Cancer Center (UCCCC), has been elected Vice President/President-elect of the Association of American Cancer Institutes.
Governor Quinn Signs Law to Establish New Medical District – Roseland Community Medical District Will Generate High-Tech Jobs
ROSELAND – August 5, 2011. Governor Pat Quinn today signed legislation that will help the far south side of Chicago attract high-tech and medical research investments by creating the Roseland Community Medical District.
Eight New African American Research Studies to be Unveiled at MAAX Summit Presented by General Motors
CHICAGO , July 29, 2011 /CHICAGOPRESSRELEASE.COM/ — New trends and marketing opportunities within the $836 billion black consumer market will be unveiled by some of the nation’s leading research companies at the Twelfth Annual Marketing to African Americans with Excellence (MAAX) Summit in Chicago , August 1st – 2nd . The MAAX Summit, presented by Target Market News, brings together marketing, advertising, media and research professionals each year to hear and discuss research findings and developments in the African-American market.
Saints Mary and Elizabeth Emergency Department Earns Four-Star Excellence Award
CHICAGO , July 8, 2011 /CHICAGOPRESSRELEASE.COM/ — For the second year in a row, the Emergency Department (ED) at Saints Mary and Elizabeth Medical Center (SMEMC), part of Resurrection Health Care, earned a Four-Star Excellence Award from Professional Research Consultants, Inc. (PRC), an independent health-care marketing research company.
Handster Leads Android Independent Stores
NORTHBROOK, Ill. , June 27, 2011 /CHICAGOPRESSRELEASE.COM/ — Hands down, Handster rules in the world of Android app stores.
