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New AmfAR Awards Give Much-Needed Boost to Aspiring Young HIV Researchers
NEW YORK, July 18 -- AmfAR-the Foundation for AIDS Research issued the following news release:

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New amfAR Awards Give Much-Needed Boost to Aspiring Young HIV Researchers

Mathilde Krim Fellowships in Biomedical Research advance innovative HIV cure and prevention strategies

amfAR, The Foundation for AIDS Research, on Thursday announced new funding to four talented young researchers to support innovative strategies aimed at curing or preventing HIV infection. An exceptionally high level of interest among applicants reflects the increasingly competitive funding environment for aspiring postdoctoral ... Show Full Article

Mississippi Secretary of State Michael Watson Joins the Election Protection Project Podcast for Season Two Launch
WASHINGTON, July 18 -- The Texas Public Policy Foundation issued the following news release:

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Mississippi Secretary of State Michael Watson Joins the Election Protection Project Podcast for Season Two Launch

The Election Protection Project Podcast kicked off the season two premiere with Mississippi Secretary of State Michael Watson.

In the episode, Secretary Watson discusses:

* Mississippi's "TextMyGov"

* Post-election audits

* Watson's upcoming term as president of the National Association of Secretaries of State (NASS)

* What is needed to improve voter ID laws nationwide

"Secretary ... Show Full Article

JED Launches New Programming to Strengthen Mental Health Support in Fraternities and Sororities
NEW YORK, July 18 -- The Jed Foundation issued the following news release:

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JED Launches New Programming to Strengthen Mental Health Support in Fraternities and Sororities

Initiative offers expert support, evidence-informed guidance to promote young adult emotional health and prevent suicide.

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Fraternities and sororities shape the college experience for hundreds of thousands of students, and they can have a powerful impact on the emotional well-being of their members and the broader campus community. Today, The Jed Foundation (JED) announced the launch of new programming to partner with ... Show Full Article

Wellcome responds to first healthy babies born in the UK thanks to mitochondrial donation
LONDON, England, July 17 -- Wellcome, a charitable foundation, posted the following news release:

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Wellcome responds to first healthy babies born in the UK thanks to mitochondrial donation

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Beth Thompson, Executive Director for Policy & Partnerships at Wellcome, said:

"This is a remarkable scientific achievement, which has been years in the making and we are overjoyed for the families of the eight children born so far.

"The pioneering work behind mitochondrial donation is a powerful example of how discovery research can change lives. The UK has led the way and has demonstrated the ... Show Full Article

Wellcome Photography Prize 2025 winners announced
LONDON, England, July 17 -- Wellcome, a charitable foundation, posted the following news release:

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Wellcome Photography Prize 2025 winners announced

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Wellcome unveiled the winners of its 2025 Photography Prize at a ceremony held at the Francis Crick Institute in London. Three outstanding image makers, UK-based artist Sujata Setia, Bangladeshi documentary and street photographer Mithail Afrige Chowdhury, and UK-based electron microscopy specialist and science photographer Steve Gschmeissner, were each awarded a PS10,000 prize. The winning images reflect how science and health shape people's ... Show Full Article

Prosperity Now Statement on FHFA Credit Score Policy Changes
WASHINGTON, July 17 -- Prosperity Now (formerly the Corporation for Enterprise Development) issued the following agency statement on July 15, 2025:

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Prosperity Now Statement on FHFA Credit Score Policy Changes

The Federal Housing Finance Agency's (FHFA) recent announcement on preserving Tri-Merge credit reports while approving the use of VantageScore 4.0 marks a significant policy development in mortgage lending. Prosperity Now appreciates the Agency's focus on improving access to home financing and reducing costs for consumers.

Implementation details will be key. Any changes to credit ... Show Full Article

Equipment Finance Industry Confidence Rises for Third Straight Month
WASHINGTON, July 17 -- The Equipment Leasing and Finance Foundation posted the following news release:

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Equipment Finance Industry Confidence Rises for Third Straight Month

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Washington, DC, July 17, 2025 - The Equipment Leasing & Finance Foundation (the Foundation) today released its July 2025 Monthly Confidence Index for the Equipment Finance Industry (MCI-EFI), revealing a third consecutive month of increasing confidence in the equipment finance market. The index, which provides a qualitative assessment from key executives within the $1.3 trillion sector, climbed to 61.6 in July, up ... Show Full Article