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UPDATE: THE COVID-19 DETECTION FOUNDATION (dba VIRUFY) and BARDA ANNOUNCE CONTRACT to RESEARCH & DEVELOP COVID-19 SCREENING THROUGH AI/MACHINE LEARNING

UPDATE: THE COVID-19 DETECTION FOUNDATION (dba VIRUFY) and BARDA ANNOUNCE CONTRACT to RESEARCH & DEVELOP COVID-19 SCREENING THROUGH AI/MACHINE LEARNINGTHE COVID-19 DETECTION FOUNDATION (dba VIRUFY) COVID-19 SCREENING THROUGH ARTIFICIAL INTELLIGENCE / MACHINE LEARNING TECHNOLOGY IS THE NEWEST MEMBER OF BARDA’S DIVISION OF RESEARCH, INNOVATION, AND VENTURES (DRIVe) MEDICAL COUNTERMEASURES PORTFOLIO


SAN FRANCISCO, March 8, 2023 (Newswire.com)
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The COVID-19 Detection Foundation (dba Virufy), a 501(c)(3) non-profit research organization (https://virufy.org) developing a smartphone app for rapid COVID-19 screening through artificial intelligence (AI) / machine learning (ML) technology, today announced that it has been awarded a contract from the Biomedical Advanced Research and Development Authority (BARDA), part of the Office of the Assistant Secretary for Preparedness and Response (ASPR), within the U.S. Department of Health and Human Services (HHS), a U.S. government agency.

This project aims to research and develop COVID-19 screening through AI / ML Technology. Virufy’s patented and patent-pending solution gathers a patient’s cough/speech data and then, using AI / ML algorithm, rapidly analyzes that data against known COVID-19 Polymerase chain reaction (PCR)-positive, and Covid-19 PCR-negative cough datasets to indicate potential active COVID-19 infection. PCR testing is universally acknowledged as the gold standard in molecular diagnostics and COVID-19 testing.

This Virufy project aims to empower individuals, clinicians, employers, and governments with early, actionable COVID-19 information, to provide cost-effective, faster results for capturing and predicting health events and a reduction in overburdening scarce healthcare resources so that timely responses and medical interventions can be better deployed.

While Virufy has obtained a contract with BARDA, the limited funds are contractually restricted to contract deliverables and data collection, and we remain a 501(c)(3) entity principally staffed by volunteers and pro bono vendors.

“We are profoundly appreciative of the hundreds of volunteers and dozens of pro-bono firms that have selflessly donated their time, creativity, expertise, and compassion in support of our Mission of public good, and for BARDA’s / DRIVe’s generous support to fund the advancement of Virufy’s Covid-19 screening through AI / ML technology,” said Virufy CEO, Amil Khanzada. This project has been funded in part with Federal funds from HHS/ASPR and BARDA, under Contract No. 75A50122C00034.

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This award is one component of BARDA’s rapidly expanding DRIVe Medical countermeasures portfolio; visit https://drive.hhs.gov to learn more.

About the COVID-19 Detection Foundation (dba Virufy) –

The COVID-19 Detection Foundation (dba Virufy) is a 501(c)(3) nonprofit research organization developing artificial intelligence (AI) / machine learning (ML) technology offering superior, actionable COVID-19 information, to provide faster results for capturing and predicting health events so that timely responses and medical interventions can be deployed.

About HHS, ASPR, and BARDA: The U.S. Department of Health and Human Services works to enhance and protect the health and well-being of all Americans, providing for effective health and human services and fostering advances in medicine, public health, and social services. Within HHS, ASPR leads the nation’s medical and public health preparedness for, response to, and recovery from disasters and public health emergencies. As part of ASPR, BARDA provides a comprehensive, integrated, portfolio approach to the advanced research and development, innovation, acquisition, and manufacturing of medical countermeasures – vaccines, drugs, therapeutics, diagnostic tools, and non-pharmaceutical products for public health emergency threats.

To date, BARDA-supported products have achieved over 60 FDA approvals, licensures or clearances. To learn more about BARDA’s COVID-19 Portfolio and BARDA’s COVID-19 Response, visit www.medicalcountermeasures.gov.

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With a Two-Year Revenue Growth of 126%, ISSA Ranks No. 107 on Inc. Magazine’s List of the Southwest Region’s Fastest-Growing Private Companies

With a Two-Year Revenue Growth of 126%, ISSA Ranks No. 107 on Inc. Magazine’s List of the Southwest Region’s Fastest-Growing Private CompaniesCompanies on the 2023 Inc. 5000 Regionals Southwest list had an average growth rate of 557 percent


PHOENIX, March 7, 2023 (Newswire.com)
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Inc. magazine today revealed that the International Sports Sciences Association (ISSA) is No. 107 on its fourth annual Inc. 5000 Regionals Southwest list, the most prestigious ranking of the fastest-growing private companies based in Arizona, New Mexico, Oklahoma, and Texas. Born of the annual Inc. 5000 franchise, this regional list represents a unique look at the most successful companies within the Southwest economy’s most dynamic segment – its independent small businesses. 

“At ISSA, we believe healthier living improves lives,” said Andrew Wyant, CEO of ISSA. “Healthier living begins with education. Changing the world comes from applying that education to putting healthier living in action. We are grateful to all the certified personal trainers and nearly 500,000 people we’ve trained to improve their lives and the lives of others.” 

The companies on this list show a remarkable rate of growth across all industries in the Southwest region. Between 2019 and 2021, these private companies had an average growth rate of 557 percent and, in 2021 alone, they added 16,116 jobs and nearly $5.5 billion to the Southwest region’s economy. 

“Our success is a result of our dedicated team’s collective efforts and unwavering commitment to real-world fitness education and results,” said Wyant. “As we strive towards our goal of educating fitness professionals to create a healthier world, I feel incredibly fortunate to be part of such a talented and collaborative team.” 

“This year’s Inc. 5000 Regional winners represent one of the most exceptional and exciting lists of America’s off-the-charts growth companies. They’re disrupters and job creators, and all delivered an outsize impact on the economy. Remember their names and follow their lead. These are the companies you’ll be hearing about for years to come,” says Scott Omelianuk, editor-in-chief of Inc. magazine.

Complete results of the Inc. 5000 Regionals Southwest can be found at inc.com/southwest starting February 28, 2023.

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About the International Sports Sciences Association 

The International Sports Sciences Association (ISSA) is a global leader in the personal training certification industry. For more than 30 years, ISSA has been committed to providing innovative and science-based fitness education that creates a pathway for people to pursue their passion. In addition to their Personal Training Certification, ISSA offers 24 fitness specializations, including senior fitness, exercise therapy, and corrective exercise. To date, ISSA has educated more than 400,000 students across 174 countries, all while creating additional opportunities to promote a healthier world: www.ISSAonline.com.

About Inc. Media 

The world’s most trusted business-media brand, Inc. offers entrepreneurs the knowledge, tools, connections, and community to build great companies. Its award-winning multiplatform content reaches more than 50 million people each month across a variety of channels, including websites, newsletters, social media, podcasts, and print. Visit www.inc.com. 

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