AGP Executive Report
Last update: 12 hours agoDrug Supply Chain: The FDA picked seven companies for its PreCheck Pilot Program to get earlier technical feedback on new U.S. manufacturing sites, aiming to reduce uncertainty and strengthen access to therapies. Alzheimer’s Research: Alamar Biosciences and Indiana University (via NCRAD) are co-leading a national blood-based proteomics initiative using plasma samples from 10,000 Alzheimer’s participants, targeting faster biomarker discovery. Food Is Medicine (Indiana): A Feeding America report spotlights an Indianapolis partnership between Gleaners Food Bank and Eskenazi Health, linking nutritious food support to fewer overnight hospitalizations and improved glucose and LDL levels. Public Health & Environment: A decade-long U.S. Geological Survey study finds pesticide pollution in Midwest and Great Plains rivers is worsening, with sugar creek near Indianapolis showing dozens of detected pesticides. Local Care Coordination: Olio will be deployed by Cantex across Theracare home health agencies and its Texas skilled nursing portfolio to improve discharge coordination and referral flow. Veterinary Workforce: Purdue’s vet school plans to expand class sizes by nearly 50% to help address ongoing veterinarian shortages, with more in-state seats.
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