PHE - Resources

"Learn more Click here to subscribe to the CTRI News and Funding Opportunities monthly newsletter. Learn more   Director's Message I am pleased to announce the availability of the ACTRI Virtual Research Desktop (VRD) for UC San Diego Health research scientists and staff. The service is a collaboration between ACTRI and UC San Diego Health System Information Services (IS). The VRD is a HIPAA-compliant virtual desktop that operates in a secure private cloud server environment managed by the ACTRI and housed in a UC San Diego data center. Read more from Director Gary S. Firestein, MD"

"PHE is a California nonprofit public benefit corporation focused on pioneering a new model of healthcare transitioning from a siloed "sick care" & "parts care" system to one that is delivering patient-centered holistic, connected, collaborative and compassionate care focused on the health, healing and well-being of the entire healthcare team and ecosystem."

CBD FOR profit arm of wholistic research

"Blake is a program officer for the James Walton Fund of the Individually Directed Program. Prior to joining the foundation, Blake was a social studies teacher, social- emotional development coordinator, coach and charter school consultant in the Chicago Public Schools. His work continues to focus on improving the educational experience and outcomes for those people and groups, who are traditionally underserved by schooling."

Dr. K's mentor "Lee Hood, MD, PhD, is a pioneer in the systems approach to biology and medicine. His research has focused on molecular immunology, biotechnology, and genomics. Dr. Hood began his career at Caltech, where he and his colleagues developed the DNA gene sequencer and synthesizer and the protein synthesizer and sequencer, which paved the way for mapping the human genome. A pillar in the biotechnology field, Dr. Hood has played a role in founding more than fourteen biotechnology companies, including Amgen, Applied Biosystems, Darwin, and Integrated Diagnostics."

"We are a pattern discovery company. We find novel patterns in complex data that cannot be discovered using conventional techniques or tools, even on exascale computers. We are not just another machine learning or AI company: we developed a proprietary, end-to-end system for generating new hypotheses and insights from data to help you transform your research or business. Our hypothesis-generating engine is prompting new ways of assessing and solving some of the most difficult and entrenched problems in medical research."

"The Walton Family Foundation is, at its core, a family-led foundation. The children and grandchildren of our founders, Sam and Helen Walton, lead the foundation and create access to opportunity for people and communities. We believe the best ideas can come from anywhere, so we stay open to new thinking from all over. And we partner with those who are closest to the problem because they're usually closest to the solution. "

UCSD received a 5 million dollar grant from the NOORDA foundation. The research product will be slow in coming. NOORDA wants to work with N=1 patients

"Our mission is to restore sight to blind patients afflicted with degenerative retinal disorders for which there currently is no cure. We are achieving this through our unique, surgically implantable nanotechnology device."

"The way we get our food in the United States is completely messed up. When you go to the grocery store, especially in a city, most of the fresh fruits and vegetables you see have been trucked in from somewhere else, losing crucial nutritional value at an environmental cost. This is a huge problem, but Elon Musk's brother has a solution...in the form of a shipping container"

new project apollo patient. Co-Founder & President Company NameWholistic Research and Education Foundation Dates EmployedMay 2017 - Present Employment Duration1 yr 2 mos LocationGreater San Diego Area Wholistic Research and Education Foundation is a California-based nonprofit dedicated to exploring the health benefits of CBD-rich therapeutics. Our mission is to fund clinical and scientific research to better understand the "if, how and why" behind the potential healing power of hemp and cannabis across a multitude of ailments, as well as work to increase safe and legal access to those in need via advocacy and education. Co-Founder Company NameMana Artisan Botanics Dates EmployedMay 2017 - Present Employment Duration1 yr 2 mos LocationKona, Hawaii Mana Artisan Botanics is a purpose-driven hemp company based on the Big Island of Hawaii. We offer pure hemp extracts infused with sustainably grown Hawaiian herbs and spices - nature's mana. Each product is hand crafted artisan style, in small batches. We take great care to source our ingredients from conscientious farmers, supporting local and organic whenever available. All of our products are simple, pure and good for body and soil.

"Dr. Mignosa had the opportunity to transform his own experience with injuries and pain through an integrative approach to healing. During his teenage years, he was an avid athlete who battled constant injuries. Eventually, a surgeon told him that he should quit running. At the age of 16, Dr. Mignosa rejected this opinion and questioned the mindset of how medicine treats disorders of structure and function. Instead, he embraced a mindset of building health and focused on educating himself on health and healing."

Recommended by Sharon Wampler Randy's Remedy products are powered by Cannaka, a botanically complete blend of natural cannabinoids and terpenes derived from hemp. Natural cannabinoids are active non-dietary ingredients that target the endocannabinoid system which is responsible for modulating homeostasis in the body. These active ingredients, combined with essential terpenes support the endocannabinoid system and promote a healthy inflammatory response. Developed by the Strause Group; Linda, Tyler, and Brendon Strause, Randy's Remedy are the products they wished they had when their husband and father, Randy, was diagnosed with glioblastoma multiforme, an incurable brain cancer. Together they helped develop Cannaka and Randy's Remedy products delivering all the healthful benefits of natural cannabinoids and terpenes from hemp.

"The future of health begins with you The All of Us Research Program is a historic effort to gather data from one million or more people living in the United States to accelerate research and improve health. By taking into account individual differences in lifestyle, environment, and biology, researchers will uncover paths toward delivering precision medicine."

"Galileo is a website (designed by UC San Diego Design Lab) where people design and run their own experiments with their community. Anyone curious about their lifestyle and health can use this website; No prior knowledge is needed as the website guides people through the different steps of creating an experiment. After creating their experiment, people can it reviewed from two members who'll help them improve their experiment. Finally, people can invite others to participate in their experiment and begin it for a week when sufficient people join their experiment. By comparing their experiences an experiment, people provide researchers cues to build associations between lifestyle and health."