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Empirical-based mathematical framework and computer algorithms, for representing human perception and cognition processes and limitations, which influence the recognition of salient information about rapidly changing events.

DESCRIPTION provided by applicant The goal of this STTR R proposal is to transfer the technology from Rutgers University to REAL Prevention needed to adapt a substance use prevention media literacy curriculum for web based delivery in community organizations for commercialization Substance use increases in frequency and risk through mid adolescence yet most prevention interventions target ...

DESCRIPTION provided by applicant HIV disproportionately impacts minority adolescents and most of them have neither undergone HIV testing and counseling HTC nor know their status Adolescence is a andquot window of opportunityandquot to intervene with HIV behavior change interventions Challenges to implementing and disseminating some effective HIV prevention programs in adolescents may lim ...

This Phase II proposal is a continuation of our successful Phase I grant whose overarching goal is to develop a more robust and accurate method for the deformable fusion of pre operative magnetic resonance images MRI and intra procedure trans rectal ultrasound TRUS images to guide prostate biopsy Prostate cancer is a major cause of death in the U S and biopsy is the gold standard for its dia ...

DESCRIPTION provided by applicant In it is estimated that there will be new bladder cancer cases in the United States resulting in deaths Most cases present with nonmuscle invasive bladder cancer NMIBC Intravesical bacillus Calmette Guerin BCG which elicits a nonspecific local immune response is considered the standard first line treatment However ...

DESCRIPTION provided by applicant The approval of the cystic fibrosis CF drug invocator for patients with the G D mutation validates CFTR modulators for improving clinical outcomes in CF For most CF patients with F del and other mutations however multi drug combination therapy will likely be necessary and sensitive biomarkers of augmented CFTR function in response to various agents ...

DESCRIPTION provided by applicant Latinos Kick Buts Mobile Engagement and Cessation Support for Latino Smokers Latinos are less likely than non Hispanic whites to have access to health to have knowledge of existing smoking cessation resources to receive advice to stop smoking and to participate in smoking cessation programs Mobile technologies can dramatically enhance the reach of effectiv ...

DESCRIPTION provided by applicant Crystallization followed by subsequent structure determination is a major step in understanding the structure function relationship of macromolecules Understanding macromolecule structure has become a key part in the development of new pharmaceuticals and is a major area of NIH research Crystallization however is also the rate limiting step despite techno ...

Project Summary Crystallization followed by subsequent structure determination is a major step in understanding the structure function relationship of macromolecules Understanding macromolecule structure has become a key part in the development of new pharmaceuticals and is a major area of NIH research Crystallization however is also the rate limiting step despite technological efforts to a ...

Abstract This Phase I STTR application proposes development of an innovative low cost magnetic levitation motor specifically designed for pediatric extracorporeal cardiac and cardiopulmonary therapies Magnetic levitation enables contact free impeller operation thereby eliminating critical areas of wear and heat generation that can contribute to hemolysis and thrombosis The extracorporeal pedia ...