# annual conference (blogs) — RSS Amplifier Recent posts from the 8 feeds in the RSS Amplifier directory that cover annual conference. Page: Feed: --- ## [Love Boldly (August 22, 2026)](https://bishopkencarter.substack.com/p/love-boldly-august-22-2026) _2026-08-22 · Ken Carter · Grinding The Beans_ First in a series of three reflections on the UMC vision. Grinding the Beans helps... ## [Deramiocel: Where We Are Today](https://www.parentprojectmd.org/deramiocel-where-we-are-today/) _2026-08-21 · Parent Project Muscular Dystrophy · Parent Project Muscular Dystrophy_ As we approach August 22, the FDA’s current Prescription Drug User Fee Act (PDUFA) action date for Capricor Therapeutics’ Biologics License Application (BLA) for Deramiocel, PPMD recognizes how closely the Duchenne community is watching for... The post Deramiocel: Where We Are Today appeared first on Parent Project Muscular Dystrophy . ## [Remember Your Why](https://www.sophe.org/news/remember-your-why/) _2026-08-19 · Tom Lawson · Society for Public Health Education – SOPHE_ Update from SOPHE President Michelle S. Williams It is an honor to write to you for the first time as your SOPHE President — and I want to start with... The post Remember Your Why appeared first on Society for Public Health Education - SOPHE . ## [ECOLAB Purolite Hosting IX Resin PFAS Webinar (9/1)](https://wcponline.com/2026/08/19/ecolab-purolite-hosting-ix-resin-pfas-webinar-9-1/) _2026-08-19 · koleary · WC&P Online_ Purolite, a division of ECOLAB, is hosting an upcoming webinar to discuss the application of ion-exchange treatment as a removal method for forever chemicals. Attendees... ## [New Tap Water Data Ranks National Hardness Levels](https://wcponline.com/2026/08/19/new-tap-water-data-ranks-national-hardness-levels/) _2026-08-19 · koleary · WC&P Online_ A new report from Tap Water Data has revealed insights for tap water across the country in 2026. This report tracked water hardness in over... ## [RCAP Hosts Webinar on Impacts of Drought, Flooding on Private Wells (9/23)](https://wcponline.com/2026/08/19/rcap-hosts-webinar-on-impacts-of-drought-flooding-on-private-wells-9-23/) _2026-08-19 · koleary · WC&P Online_ The Rural Community Assistance Partnership (RCAP) group is hosting an upcoming webinar to discuss the impact of recent droughts and flooding on private wells. RCAP... ## [Colorado Approves Water Demand Calculator](https://wcponline.com/2026/08/19/colorado-approves-water-demand-calculator/) _2026-08-19 · koleary · WC&P Online_ On August 14, the Colorado Plumbing Board unanimously approved the usage of IAPMO’s Water Demand Calculator as an alternate standard for sizing water supply piping.... ## [WQA Previews Upcoming Iron Treatment Webinar (9/9)](https://wcponline.com/2026/08/19/wqa-previews-upcoming-iron-treatment-webinar-9-9/) _2026-08-19 · koleary · WC&P Online_ The Water Quality Association (WQA) is continuing its webinar series through the Fall with the next topic as iron treatment. This webinar is free for... ## [The All-Hazards Imperative](https://www.policechiefmagazine.org/all-hazards-tornado/) _2026-08-19 · David Teodosio · Police Chief Magazine_ For more than two decades, police departments across the globe have trained and prepared for active shooter incidents. While these training programs are sometimes described using generic terms such as “mass casualty incident,” the courses usually focus on the tasks officers must perform when they respond to an incident involving a person actively murdering people. Most individual police officers… ## [AEA Prepares for Its 2026 Fall Conference](https://www.aeanj.org/aea-prepares-for-its-2026-fall-conference/) _2026-08-17 · eric · Association of Environmental Authorities of New Jersey_ AEA’s 2026 Fall Conference is just around the corner, taking place Monday and Tuesday, November 16–17, at Caesars in Atlantic City. This year’s conference continues AEA’s tradition of providing informative presentations on the issues shaping New Jersey’s environmental authorities while offering valuable networking opportunities with colleagues from across the state. The conference begins Monday… ## [AI QA That Opens Fix PRs (Sponsored)](https://crawlproof.com/a/OIYUEol4tMYY) _2026-08-17 · **Sponsored**_ Runs browser QA, files issues with repro evidence, and opens fix PRs. ## [Cameras on the Corner, Officers on the Call](https://www.policechiefmagazine.org/cameras-on-corner-officers-the-call-elovate/) _2026-08-17 · David Teodosio · Police Chief Magazine_ Every patrol officer knows the moment. You pull to the shoulder, step out of your vehicle, and walk toward an unknown driver — with traffic moving at highway speed just feet behind you. Distracted driving is at epidemic levels, and driver behavior toward law enforcement has grown increasingly unpredictable. What looks routine from the outside is, statistically, one of the most hazardous things a… ## [Rest, Theo, Reunion and a Day of Fly Fishing](https://bishopkencarter.substack.com/p/rest-theo-reunion-and-a-day-of-fly) _2026-08-15 · Ken Carter · Grinding The Beans_ The slowing rhythms, the upcoming Festival of Wisdom and Grace, and a Question... ## [Update on the FDA’s Review of Deramiocel: Continuing the Path Forward](https://www.parentprojectmd.org/update-on-the-fdas-review-of-deramiocel-continuing-the-path-forward/) _2026-08-13 · Parent Project Muscular Dystrophy · Parent Project Muscular Dystrophy_ Today, Capricor Therapeutics shared an important update on the FDA’s review of the Biologics License Application (BLA) for Deramiocel, the company’s cell therapy for the treatment of Duchenne muscular dystrophy-associated cardiomyopathy. Capricor has indicated that... The post Update on the FDA’s Review of Deramiocel: Continuing the Path Forward appeared first on Parent Project Muscular Dystrophy… ## [Measles is Back in the Headlines](https://www.sophe.org/news/measles-is-back-in-the-headlines/) _2026-08-13 · Tom Lawson · Society for Public Health Education – SOPHE_ Vaccination has become an increasingly tumultuous and politicized conversation in recent years, but the rise in measles cases across the US has brought it into the spotlight. While we are... The post Measles is Back in the Headlines appeared first on Society for Public Health Education - SOPHE . ## [WQAW Opens Registration for Annual Conference (9/25-26)](https://wcponline.com/2026/08/12/wqaw-opens-registration-for-annual-conference-9-25-26/) _2026-08-12 · koleary · WC&P Online_ The Water Quality Association of Wisconsin (WQAW) has opened registration for the 2026 WQAW Annual Conference. This conference brings together dealers, manufacturers, suppliers, and other... ## [NRWA Announces New Cybersecurity Program for Small Water Utilities](https://wcponline.com/2026/08/12/nrwa-announces-new-cybersecurity-program-for-small-water-utilities/) _2026-08-12 · koleary · WC&P Online_ The National Rural Water Association (NRWA) has announced a new program to support small water utilities amidst ongoing cyberattacks to infrastructure across the country. This... ## [EPA Announces Fluoride Review Update](https://wcponline.com/2026/08/12/epa-announces-fluoride-review-update/) _2026-08-12 · koleary · WC&P Online_ On August 3, the Environmental Protection Agency (EPA) announced an update for its expedited review of fluoride in drinking water. The agency released the Protocol... ## [Florida Researchers Turn Rice Husks into Water Filters](https://wcponline.com/2026/08/12/florida-researchers-turn-rice-husks-into-water-filters/) _2026-08-12 · koleary · WC&P Online_ FIU Researcher Islam Ibrahim Hussein (Credit: FIU) Researchers from Florida International University (FIU) have developed a method to utilize discarded rice husks as water filters... ## [North Carolina PFAS Research Funding Sparks Debate](https://wcponline.com/2026/08/12/north-carolina-pfas-research-funding-sparks-debate/) _2026-08-12 · koleary · WC&P Online_ North Carolina leaders are celebrating the state’s newly signed budget, which includes robust support for the research and prevention of per- and polyfluoroalkyl substances (PFAS).... ## [Protecting Democracy, Preserving Order](https://www.policechiefmagazine.org/protecting-democracy-preserving-order/) _2026-08-12 · David Teodosio · Police Chief Magazine_ For modern police executives, crowd management has evolved from a matter of logistics into a critical test of institutional legitimacy. In an era defined by global polarization and the viral spread of information, the street has become the primary arena where the social contract between the state and its citizens is either reinforced or fractured. The Swedish experience offers a powerful case… ## [PixelRift — Platforming with Level Editor (Sponsored)](https://crawlproof.com/a/fihAoGJRGiIi) _2026-08-12 · **Sponsored**_ Includes a built-in level editor, campaign with elemental heroes, and boss encounters. ## [Renewal (August 8, 2026)](https://bishopkencarter.substack.com/p/renewal-august-8-2026) _2026-08-08 · Ken Carter · Grinding The Beans_ Preparing for a time apart ## [IACP Urges Congress to Oppose Any Effort to Delay, Repeal, Suspend, or Weaken the Revised Federal Definition of Hemp](https://www.policechiefmagazine.org/iacp-urges-congress-to-oppose-any-definition-of-hemp/) _2026-08-07 · David Teodosio · Police Chief Magazine_ August 7, 2026 The IACP Legislative Update keeps you informed on major legislative and policy developments in the U.S. Congress that could impact the policing profession. This update covers information on IACP’s Opposition to any Changes to the Revised Federal Definition of Hemp, the Clarity Act, the August Recess, and nominee updates. The post IACP Urges Congress to Oppose Any Effort to Delay,… ## [Become an Abstract Reviewer for SOPHE 2027](https://www.sophe.org/news/become-an-abstract-reviewer-for-sophe-2027/) _2026-08-06 · Tom Lawson · Society for Public Health Education – SOPHE_ SOPHE needs abstract reviewers for the SOPHE 2027 Annual Conference. We rely on the expertise of volunteers like you to shape a high-quality educational program. By lending your knowledge, you... The post Become an Abstract Reviewer for SOPHE 2027 appeared first on Society for Public Health Education - SOPHE . ## [Retired Utility Regulators Urge Governors to Address Rising Water/Sewer Bills](https://www.aeanj.org/retired-utility-regulators-urge-governors-to-address-rising-water-sewer-bills/) _2026-08-06 · eric · Association of Environmental Authorities of New Jersey_ By James H. Cawley, Esq. and Jeanne M. Fox, Esq. The Governors of New Jersey and Pennsylvania are, commendably, working to lower the cost of electric service. Gov. Shapiro supports reforms to PJM, the regional grid manager; Gov. Sherrill directed the New \[…\] The post Retired Utility Regulators Urge Governors to Address Rising Water/Sewer Bills appeared first on Association of Environmental… ## [Building Our SOPHE Future Together](https://www.sophe.org/news/building-our-sophe-future-together/) _2026-08-05 · Tom Lawson · Society for Public Health Education – SOPHE_ By Maricela Arias-Cantu, MS, MHA, CAE Dear SOPHE Community, Ninety days ago, I had the privilege of stepping into the role of CEO. Starting this new role is meaningful to... The post Building Our SOPHE Future Together appeared first on Society for Public Health Education - SOPHE . ## [The importance of pairing policy with systems-level change](https://www.sophe.org/news/the-importance-of-pairing-policy-with-systems-level-change/) _2026-08-05 · Tom Lawson · Society for Public Health Education – SOPHE_ Megan Folkerth’s love for public health lies in the intersection between supporting local communities while creating lasting, system level change. She is the Senior Director of Strategy and Programs at Interact for... The post The importance of pairing policy with systems-level change appeared first on Society for Public Health Education - SOPHE . ## [Readying Officers for Reality](https://www.policechiefmagazine.org/readying-officers-reality-vr/) _2026-08-05 · David Teodosio · Police Chief Magazine_ Police and military personnel are prepared for high-risk, quick-reaction operations through tactical training, a meticulously planned practice of teaching. To increase the chances of operational success and physical safety in challenging circumstances, team members must be able to act quickly and decisively. The post Readying Officers for Reality appeared first on Police Chief Magazine . ## [The Airborne Advantage](https://www.policechiefmagazine.org/airborne-advantage-bell/) _2026-08-03 · David Teodosio · Police Chief Magazine_ Public safety agencies, especially police forces, face increasingly complex operational demands. Officers are expected to respond rapidly across larger geographic areas, manage incidents that evolve quickly, coordinate with multiple agencies , and maintain public confidence , all while operating within tight budgetary and resource constraints. The post The Airborne Advantage appeared first on… ## [Where is the Good Work? Who is in your Circle of Trust? (August 1, 2026)](https://bishopkencarter.substack.com/p/where-is-the-good-work-who-is-in) _2026-08-01 · Ken Carter · Grinding The Beans_ Reflections on the degrading of human life, from Epstein to a War to the food supply and the public health. And how we move beyond rumination and rant. ## [IACP@Work: Prepare, Respond, Recover](https://www.policechiefmagazine.org/iacpwork-prepare-respond-recover/) _2026-08-01 · Camryn Nethken · Police Chief Magazine_ MVIs require coordination across an entire agency, and the QRG is structured to reinforce that shared effort. When a mass violence incident (MVI) occurs, police leaders must act decisively in an environment defined by urgency, uncertainty, and intense public scrutiny. The post IACP@Work: Prepare, Respond, Recover appeared first on Police Chief Magazine . ## [Fast, secure international transfers (Sponsored)](https://crawlproof.com/a/vNv0x6H8HQoL) _2026-08-01 · **Sponsored**_ Bank transfer, cash pickup, mobile wallet — low fees and real-time tracking ## [Detecting the Unseen Threat](https://www.policechiefmagazine.org/detecting-the-unseen-threat/) _2026-08-01 · Margaret White · Police Chief Magazine_ Police executives are navigating a security environment where the earliest indicators of hostile activity may not look like crime at all. They may look like a cluster of unexplained illnesses, a lab-grade freezer in a rental property, a medical device anomaly, or an “IT issue” inside a hospital. In cyberbiosecurity—the intersection of life sciences and digital systems—harm can be delivered through… ## [IACP 2026 Preview](https://www.policechiefmagazine.org/iacp-2026-preview/) _2026-08-01 · Margaret White · Police Chief Magazine_ The International Association of Chiefs of Police (IACP) Conference and Exposition is the largest and most important policing event of the year. From October 24 to 27, IACP 2026 will bring together policing leaders from around the globe to Orlando, Florida, for four full days of education and networking. The event offers an interactive exposition hall and more than 200 educational sessions. IACP… ## [The Brief: A Four-Legged Force for Wellness](https://www.policechiefmagazine.org/the-brief-a-four-legged-force-for-wellness/) _2026-08-01 · Camryn Nethken · Police Chief Magazine_ The International Association of Chiefs of Police (IACP) considers wellness and resilience to be foundational to effective policing and organizational health. The IACP demonstrated its commitment to these values by welcoming the newest member of the team, Kiwi. The post The Brief: A Four-Legged Force for Wellness appeared first on Police Chief Magazine . ## [Thank You for Raising Your Voices During the Deramiocel FDA Advisory Committee Meeting](https://www.parentprojectmd.org/thank-you-for-raising-your-voices-during-the-deramiocel-fda-advisory-committee-meeting/) _2026-07-29 · Parent Project Muscular Dystrophy · Parent Project Muscular Dystrophy_ Today, the FDA’s Cellular, Tissue, and Gene Therapies Advisory Committee (CTGTAC) met to discuss Capricor Therapeutics’ Biologics License Application (BLA) for Deramiocel as a potential treatment for Duchenne muscular dystrophy (Duchenne). Following a full day... The post Thank You for Raising Your Voices During the Deramiocel FDA Advisory Committee Meeting appeared first on Parent Project… ## [Progress and Hope in Chronic Disease Care](https://www.sophe.org/news/progress-and-hope-in-chronic-disease-care/) _2026-07-29 · Tom Lawson · Society for Public Health Education – SOPHE_ As we close out July, I’d like to take a moment to reflect on Chronic Disease Awareness Day, which happens yearly on July 10th. This date, chosen with intention, highlights the fact... The post Progress and Hope in Chronic Disease Care appeared first on Society for Public Health Education - SOPHE . ## [Ahead of the July 29 Advisory Committee: We Urge the FDA to Consider the Totality of Evidence](https://www.parentprojectmd.org/ahead-of-the-july-29-advisory-committee-we-urge-the-fda-to-consider-the-totality-of-evidence/) _2026-07-28 · Parent Project Muscular Dystrophy · Parent Project Muscular Dystrophy_ On July 29th, 2026, the FDA will convene an Advisory Committee meeting to evaluate Deramiocel, Capricor Therapeutics’ investigational therapy for Duchenne muscular dystrophy. These meetings are an important step in the regulatory process, bringing together... The post Ahead of the July 29 Advisory Committee: We Urge the FDA to Consider the Totality of Evidence appeared first on Parent Project… ## [What to Know Ahead of This Week’s Deramiocel FDA Advisory Committee Meeting](https://www.parentprojectmd.org/what-to-know-ahead-of-this-weeks-deramiocel-fda-advisory-committee-meeting/) _2026-07-27 · Parent Project Muscular Dystrophy · Parent Project Muscular Dystrophy_ On Wednesday, July 29, 2026, the FDA’s Cellular, Tissue, and Gene Therapies Advisory Committee (CTGTAC) will meet to review Capricor Therapeutics’ Biologics License Application (BLA) for Deramiocel as a potential treatment for Duchenne. The meeting... The post What to Know Ahead of This Week’s Deramiocel FDA Advisory Committee Meeting appeared first on Parent Project Muscular Dystrophy . ## [The Darkness of Love, Shrinking and Thomas Merton on Prayer (July 25, 2026)](https://bishopkencarter.substack.com/p/the-darkness-of-love-shrinking-and) _2026-07-25 · Ken Carter · Grinding The Beans_ A mashup of unlikely conversation partners ## [PPMD Honored with RAPS 2026 Patient-Centered Health Award](https://www.parentprojectmd.org/ppmd-honored-with-raps-2026-patient-centered-health-award/) _2026-07-22 · Parent Project Muscular Dystrophy · Parent Project Muscular Dystrophy_ PPMD is honored to receive the 2026 Patient-Centered Health Award from the Regulatory Affairs Professionals Society (RAPS), recognizing organizations that have made significant contributions to advancing patient-centered healthcare and ensuring patient perspectives inform the development... The post PPMD Honored with RAPS 2026 Patient-Centered Health Award appeared first on Parent Project Muscular… ## [Theo of Golden and the Feast Day of Mary Magdalene (July 22, 2026)](https://bishopkencarter.substack.com/p/theo-of-golden-and-the-feast-day) _2026-07-22 · Ken Carter · Grinding The Beans_ Two occasions to say "thank you" ## [FDA Accepts Dyne Therapeutics’ Biologics License Application for Z-Rostudirsen](https://www.parentprojectmd.org/fda-accepts-dyne-therapeutics-biologics-license-application-for-z-rostudirsen/) _2026-07-20 · Parent Project Muscular Dystrophy · Parent Project Muscular Dystrophy_ Today, Dyne Therapeutics announced that the U.S. Food and Drug Administration (FDA) has accepted the company’s Biologics License Application (BLA) for zeleciment rostudirsen (z-rostudirsen) for the treatment of individuals living with Duchenne muscular dystrophy who... The post FDA Accepts Dyne Therapeutics’ Biologics License Application for Z-Rostudirsen appeared first on Parent Project Muscular… ## [Seven Ways to a Better Summer (July 18, 2026)](https://bishopkencarter.substack.com/p/seven-ways-to-a-better-summer-july) _2026-07-18 · Ken Carter · Grinding The Beans_ A highly subjective list, from British Television to Racial Reckoning, Great Coffee to Understanding Christian Nationalism and Deeper Spiritual Practice, and more... ## [Belfast and Peace-building, the World Cup and Xenophobia, Iran and Epstein (July 11, 2026)](https://bishopkencarter.substack.com/p/belfast-and-peace-building-the-world) _2026-07-11 · Ken Carter · Grinding The Beans_ Coming through a season of exploring difference...t ## [Highlights from PPMD’s 2026 Annual Conference](https://www.parentprojectmd.org/highlights-from-ppmds-2026-annual-conference/) _2026-07-10 · Parent Project Muscular Dystrophy · Parent Project Muscular Dystrophy_ Whether you joined us in Orlando or are catching up from home, the learning opportunities from PPMD’s 2026 Annual Conference continue. We’re excited to share that recordings and resources from PPMD’s 2026 Annual Conference are... The post Highlights from PPMD’s 2026 Annual Conference appeared first on Parent Project Muscular Dystrophy . ## [Preparing for the Deramiocel FDA Advisory Committee Meeting: How to Submit Written Testimony](https://www.parentprojectmd.org/preparing-for-the-deramiocel-fda-advisory-committee-meeting-how-to-submit-written-testimony/) _2026-07-07 · Parent Project Muscular Dystrophy · Parent Project Muscular Dystrophy_ The FDA has scheduled an Advisory Committee meeting for July 29, 2026 to review Deramiocel, Capricor’s investigational cell therapy for Duchenne muscular dystrophy. The meeting will be held in person with the option to participate... The post Preparing for the Deramiocel FDA Advisory Committee Meeting: How to Submit Written Testimony appeared first on Parent Project Muscular Dystrophy . ## [A Prayer for July 4th (July 4th, 2026)](https://bishopkencarter.substack.com/p/a-prayer-for-july-4th-july-4th-2026) _2026-07-04 · Ken Carter · Grinding The Beans_ A day of honest reflection and recommitment to the common good. We've got work to do. ## [FDA Accepts sNDAs to Review Traditional Approval for AMONDYS 45 and VYONDYS 53](https://www.parentprojectmd.org/fda-accepts-sndas-to-review-traditional-approval-for-amondys-45-and-vyondys-53/) _2026-06-30 · Parent Project Muscular Dystrophy · Parent Project Muscular Dystrophy_ Today, Sarepta Therapeutics announced that the U.S. Food and Drug Administration (FDA) has accepted the company’s supplemental New Drug Applications (sNDAs) seeking traditional approval for AMONDYS 45® (casimersen) and VYONDYS 53® (golodirsen). The FDA will... The post FDA Accepts sNDAs to Review Traditional Approval for AMONDYS 45 and VYONDYS 53 appeared first on Parent Project Muscular Dystrophy… ## [Catching Up on PPMD’s 2026 Annual Conference: Part II](https://www.parentprojectmd.org/catching-up-on-ppmds-2026-annual-conference-part-ii/) _2026-06-27 · Parent Project Muscular Dystrophy · Parent Project Muscular Dystrophy_ PPMD’s 2026 Annual Conference brought together individuals and families from across the Duchenne and Becker community for three days filled with scientific presentations, discussions around care, clinical trials and quality of life, and of course,... The post Catching Up on PPMD’s 2026 Annual Conference: Part II appeared first on Parent Project Muscular Dystrophy . ## [Standing in the Gap with Haiti/Summer Solstice (June 27, 2026)](https://bishopkencarter.substack.com/p/standing-in-the-gap-with-haitisummer) _2026-06-27 · Ken Carter · Grinding The Beans_ He must increase. I must decrease. Learning not to be anxious about the church. And how the Grizzlies became my favorite NBA team. ## [The Western North Carolina Annual Conference Meeting Thus Far (June 19, 2026)](https://bishopkencarter.substack.com/p/the-western-north-carolina-annual) _2026-06-20 · Ken Carter · Grinding The Beans_ Checking in, Grinding The Beans and Conferencing