What is a stem cell, and how does it vary from other cells in the body?

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Anatomy and Physiology

Primary Task Response: Within the Discussion Board area, write 400–500 words that respond to the following questions with your thoughts, ideas, and comments. This will be the foundation for future discussions by your classmates. Be substantive and clear, and use examples to reinforce your ideas.

Answer the following questions, with at least 1 scholarly reference and citation included:

  • What is a stem cell, and how does it vary from other cells in the body?
  • What are the various types of stem cells?
  • What are some of the various types of diseases that may be affected by stem cells?
  • Many U.S. states are debating about whether to allow stem cell research to continue and expand. In your opinion, should stem cell research be permitted? Why or why not?

    Primary Response: Within the Discussion Board area, write 400–500 words that respond to the following questions with your thoughts, ideas, and comments. This will be the foundation for future discussions by your classmates. Be substantive and clear, and use examples to reinforce your ideas.

    Answer the following questions, with at least 1 scholarly reference and citation included:

    • What is a stem cell, and how does it vary from other cells in the body?
    • What are the various types of stem cells?
    • What are some of the various types of diseases that may be affected by stem cells?
    • Many U.S. states are debating about whether to allow stem cell research to continue and expand. In your opinion, should stem cell research be permitted? Why or why not?

List and define the parts of a basic synovial joint

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This week, as the outreach education coordinator, the athletic trainer for the town’s high school has asked you for help. She has several student athletic trainers under her supervision who volunteer at the high school’s sporting events. The football season for the boys and the volleyball season for the girls are in full swing. The athletic trainer would like some help explaining the anatomy of the leg; more specifically, the knee and ankle joints. Then, she will demonstrate first aid for injuries to these joints. Complete the following:

  • List and define the parts of a basic synovial joint.
  • Using images of the knee joint, show the following ligaments:
    • Anterior cruciate ligament (ACL)
    • Posterior cruciate ligament (PCL)
    • Medial collateral ligament (MCL), also referred to as the tibial collateral ligament (TCL)
    • Lateral collateral ligament (LCL), also referred to as the fibular collateral ligament (FCL)
  • Discuss how these ligaments stabilize the knee.
  • Explain how the ankle joint differs from the knee joint.
    • Discuss the most common ligament injury in the ankle.
  • Provide citations and references in APA format.

When does a biotechnology company need to issue a press release?

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When does a biotechnology company need to issue a press release? Provide an example of a news item that would warrant a press release for a small biotechnology company. How would you structure the press release?

Reasons a company needs to issue a press release:
Material event – information that will move stock price. Explain “ will it move the company’s stock and will it make potential partner interested “
Provide an example of a news item that would warrant a press release for a small biotechnology company. Ex “File an IND”

Explain what media pitching is and why it is important when disseminating a press release. How would you develop a target list of media regarding the press release example that you provided in question 4?

What Media Pitching
Sending your press release to the wire service doesn’t guarantee news coverage
Reporters get hundreds of press releases a day
Personal email (don’t even try to send a mass email – you’ll lose credibility)
Follow up with a phone call
Who do you pitch to?
Explain all the above
why it is important
when and how to disseminating a press release

How Developing your target list (from Example provide in question 4. if clinical data? If new CEO? What news outlines?
Step 1: Google stories like the one you’re pitching
Step 2: See who wrote those stories
Step 3: Compile a list of those reporters and their contact information

Why is a communications plan needed in a biotechnology company?

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Why is a communications plan needed in a biotechnology company? In your answer give an overview of who the audience(s) is/are and the needs for a company that are acquired through communications.

Why is communication important? Explain
Everything a company needs is acquired through communications
Collaboration
Funding explain
Validation
A plan ensures consistency
Same messages to all audiences explain
Consistency builds confidence among target audiences
Overview of who the audience is AND the needs for a company that are acquired through communications. Explain” the answers two parts”
What is interesting about your story?
Why should the audience care?
How will your audience receive this news?
What are the components (anatomy) that make up a good biotechnology communications plan? Give an example of each in your answer.

Why are components (anatomy) important?
Anatomy
Goals Explain and give an example
How communications plan will support company strategy for next 12 months.
If a company wants to do a partnership — focus on highlighting news that will attract an appropriate partner
Strategy Explain and give an example
Plan to execute goals.
In advance of partnerships
In advance of fund raising
Backbone of all communications events for year \
All tactics flow from the strategy
Tactics Explain and give an example
Specific actions and activities to fulfill strategy.
The most visible part of communications
what is the messaging
Key ideas to inform all communications
5 to 7 broad concepts that communicate strategic ideas
Calendar Explain and give an example
12 to 18-month overview of all related events.
Corporate events
Expected events
Industry events
Outside economic events
Executed as Gantt chart
Clarifies overlapping events to expose opportunities

There are three major categories of news for a biotechnology company. What are they and give examples of each category?

Why important to announce?
Invested need to know
Corporate news. Explain each part and Ex for each part” from news and write the name of news”
Personnel/management
Partnering
Financing
Scientific Data. Explain each part and Ex for each part “from news and write the name of news””
Publications
Scientific meetings
Clinical. Explain each part and Ex for each part “from news and write the name of news””
Trial initiation
Data announcements