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Women in science — making the invisible, visible
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By Debra J. Perez, Ph.D.
The data on the lack of representation of women in science is clear and ubiquitous. The foundation’s chief measurement, evaluation and learning officer, Debra J. Perez shares her thoughts on why women are underrepresented along the pathway from undergraduate to faculty to leadership positions in most research and scientific communities, and what can be done about it.
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GRANTEE NAME: Society to Improve Diagnosis in Medicine
PROGRAM AREA: Patient Care
FIRST GRANT: 2016
TOTAL NUMBER OF GRANTS: 4
CUMULATIVE GRANT AMOUNT: $4,474,876
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The Society to Improve Diagnosis in Medicine catalyzes and leads change to improve diagnosis and eliminate harm from diagnostic error. They work in partnership with patients, their families, the healthcare community, and every interested stakeholder. The society is the only organization focused solely on the problem of diagnostic error and improving the accuracy and timeliness of diagnosis. In 2015, they established the Coalition to Improve Diagnosis, to increase awareness and actions that improve diagnosis.
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How supply chain initiatives can help conserve our forests
Achieving zero deforestation in food supply chains is a tall order. But that hasn’t stopped corporations and their nonprofit and public-sector partners from trying. A recently released study co-authored by the foundation’s Leonardo Fleck examines the strengths and weaknesses of several zero-deforestation initiatives. The paper captures and synthesizes some of the supported research and resulting lessons gleaned through our Forests and Agricultural Markets Initiative.
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New tool makes discovery of new form of matter possible
Scientific discoveries often occur because of new technology. Now, a team led by an Emergent Phenomena in Quantum Systems Initiative investigator, Peter Abbamonte, developed a novel scientific instrument that made the discovery of excitonium, a new form of matter, possible.
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Quality measurement and accountability for community-based serious illness care
The March issue of the Journal of Palliative Medicine focuses on an important and emerging topic in caring for people with serious illness: ensuring the quality of programs designed to care for these patients in the community and in their homes. The series of articles provides a basis for debate and guidance in formulating a path forward to develop an accountability system for community-based programs for the seriously ill.
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Coyote Valley: Unique, irreplaceable and at risk
Coyote Valley, a 7,400-acre expanse of fields and floodplains near San Jose, California, is an ecological and agricultural treasure for the Bay Area. It provides critical wildlife habitat, natural flood protection and a secure source of drinking water. Development threatens this open space and local conservation organizations are working together to protect it.
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The government of Peru's newly created Yaguas National Park encompasses more than two million acres of _____ and ____ territory in northeastern Peru.
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Beyond the Lab: Ben Halpern, Ph.D.
Ben Halpern, Ph.D., is director of the National Center for Ecological Analysis and Synthesis and is among the newest group of distinguished scientists to become fellows of the California Academy of Sciences. In this installment of Beyond the Lab, Ben discusses the importance of looking at the “bigger picture” when it comes to ocean conservation, and why he is an optimist about the fate of our oceans.
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