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Willyanne DeCormier Plosky, DrPH
Willyanne DeCormier Plosky, DrPH, is a program director at the Multi-Regional Clinical Trials Cen
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of Brigham and Women’s Hospital and Harvard, where she focuses primarily upon initiatives within
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Morgan Hanger
Morgan Hanger is the executive director of the Clinical Trials Transformation Initiative and coor
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with the Executive Committee in the development and execution of strategies to accomplish CTTI’s
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Modernizing Care for Obesity as a Chronic Disease: A How-To Guide for Employers
As a country, we face an urgent need to develop and implement public health and health-care strateg
ies that recognize obesity as a chronic disease, address disparities in multifaceted care, focus on person-centered solutions, and eliminate bias and stig
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Diabetes and Obesity: An Urgent Global Health Crisis
Despite many treatments and technological advances, the health of the US and global populations co
ntinues to decline. Chronic disease continues to increase and have a detrimental effect on personal health and health-care costs.
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Center for the Future of Aging 2019 Summer Recap
In this Issue
Featured Articles»
Recent Events»
On the Horizon»
From our Board Members»
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Stories from the Field: Adriano Abbud
Please tell us what brought you to the Adolfo Lutz Institute’s Rapid Response Center.
When the CO
VID-19 pandemic erupted, our general director invited me to take on the Rapid Response Center, with the task of bringing produc
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City of Berkeley honored by Milken Institute and The SCAN Foundation for leadership in serving its aging population
SACRAMENTO, September 16, 2019--The City of Berkeley is the winner of the 2019 Innovation Award pres
ented by The SCAN Foundation in collaboration with the Milken Institute
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Tambourine Philanthropies Commits Over $5 Million in New Funding for Research into ALS, in Partnership with the Milken Institute
WASHINGTON, DC (April 30, 2024) — Tambourine Philanthropies (Tambourine), in partnership w
ith the Milken Institute Science
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How federal ‘opportunity zone’ tax incentive can help California build an inclusive economy
Judging by frequently quoted numbers, California’s economy is vibrant and its future is bright.
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FasterCures Quarterly Update—April 2024
In This Newsletter
New FasterCures Team Member
Policy Updates
Events and Convenings Recap
FasterCur
es in the Community
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Bridging Gaps to Improve Food Access and Convenience
Whether evaluating access to health care, transportation, or healthy foods, there is a disproportion
ate impact in underserved communities.,
We are building a world where convenience equity can be a reality for all.
, Convenience equity refers to equal access to convenient essential services and resources for all members of society.
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Redefining Asia: How Asia Is Disrupting Aging
Our world is about to be turned upside down. Next year, the number of people 65 and older will outnu
mber children under age 5. Around the world, countries are preparing to meet the challenge of aging and its consequences.
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