April 14, 2020 ISPE-CaSA Weekly Update

Message from ISPE-CaSA President: Share Your Quarantine Stories!

By LeAnna Pearson It is not typical that I write a President’s message in the weekly Eblast, however I write today not with news or announcements, but with an opportunity for us to come together virtually and do so much more than we can alone. I want to ask our members to share what they and their families are doing during these days of quarantine as I know so many have had a quick adjustment to a new way of working and living. If you want to share a story or photo with a quick caption, please email it us at   info@ispecasa.org and we will share it in our next eblast!   I will kick things off by sharing my personal story. Many of you do not know that I have a genuine NEED to feed people. If you have every come to my house, I have tried to either feed you, or send you home with food, it is my way of showing I care. So, during a time where I see so many in need of food, adults and children alike I have been taking my passion to feed and turning it into purpose.  Every week between Zoom calls and Skype meetings I have been baking bread, and I mean A LOT of bread!  It is nothing fancy, no three cheese or amazing herbs, just a lovely country loaf of white bread. I bake two at a time and I have been giving them away to my neighbors; some need food and others just need to know someone cares. I don’t always know them, and that is the best part for me, that I can take something that I do that calms me and use it to provide a moment of care and comfort for someone I don’t yet know. Below is a photo of my “care bread” as my nephew calls it.I hope that you or your children will share your stories, memories or activities with us.

Since I know not everyone is a baker, I wanted to include a Link to No Kid Hungry , an amazing charity that allows anyone to donate food or funding to help those in need across all states in our region and beyond.   Also, as we continue to navigate these unknown times, we as a Chapter are working on events and activities for us to network and learn on a virtual level. In the meantime, I wanted to share a fun activity involving strawberry DNA for you and your family since it is almost strawberry season. 23andMe shows us how it is done.

How to Extract Strawberry DNA: A Family Science Activity

By Thao Do, Ph.D., Manager, 23andMe’s Education and Academia Program One of the most popular experiments in genetics is how to extract DNA from strawberries. This is a quick and simple experiment that you can do at home or in the classroom and is excellent for kids and adults of all ages. Supplies:

Coffee Filters Salt Small bowl or Tube

Dish Soap Plastic Zip Bags Toothpick or tweezers

3 -4 Strawberries Rubbing Alcohol Water

Instructions: Chill the alcohol in the freezer. Remove the green stems from the strawberries and add to the bag. Squish the strawberries into a pulp. In a cup Mix the following: 2 tablespoon of dish soap, 1 teaspoon of salt, and 1/2 of a cup of water. Add 2 teaspoons of this liquid into your strawberry bag. Place the Coffee filter (or paper towel) in your small bowl or Tube (I have found tiny mason jars do the trick) Pour the strawberry liquid into your filter lined vessel. Wait for the liquid to filter into the bottom. Gently add an inch layer of cold alcohol to this. Watch the MAGIC OF SCIENCE The clear viscous material that is rising to the top is your Strawberry DNA. Using your toothpick or tweezers you can pull out the DNA for closer inspection.

Make Your Deposit for ISPE-CaSA's 28th Annual Tech Conference in 2021

Are you thinking about exhibiting at ISPE-CaSA's 2021 Life Sciences Technology Conference? If so, we welcome you to make a table or booth deposit here . The benefits of making a deposit include a 5% discount on the exhibit fee and an early space selection. Mark your calendar for March 9, 2021 and join us in Durham next year!

Staying Connected

ISPE Sustains Member Education and Connectivity

From the ISPE website : As we continue to monitor the COVID-19 pandemic, our thoughts are with our members and those impacted. We recognize that the ever-changing impact of this novel virus is disruptive to so many aspects of our personal and professional lives. We are not insulated from these disruptions; but we want to assure you that ISPE and ISPE-CaSA are here to support your knowledge and connectivity needs. ISPE International has listed a number of resources to help you stay connected, to keep learning, and to collaborate. Remember, ISPE Affiliates and Chapters, including ISPE-CaSA are true local extensions of the larger ISPE Society, so please reach out to us for ground support and resources.

Annual Golf Tournament Postponed

POSTPONED: NEW DATE TBD ISPE 26th Annual Golf Tournament

Due to the uncertainty of closures due to COVID-19, the 26th Annual Golf Tournament will be postponed and a new date will be announced as soon as possible.

Partnership & Spons orship Opportunities

2020 Education Sponsorships Support Seminars and Workshops for ISPE-CaSA

Support from industry partners is crucial to the success of ISPE CaSA education events. These events serve as a platform for collaboration of best practices among peers as well as a conduit to deliver emerging industry knowledge. ISPE CaSA is offering an opportunity to become a valued sponsor for the 2020 program year. Each of the four themed education session sponsorships costs $1,000 and comes with its own unique set of benefits. YP and Student education sponsorships are available for $200 each. Your sponsorship will also extend your company's brand throughout our marketplace and provide a valuable benefit to our organization. Email info@ispecasa.org to find out how to support our education events. Visit ISPE-CaSA's website and head over to our sponsorship form to learn more.

Therapeutic Thursday Sponsorship

Sponsorship opportunities are available for our popular Therapeutic Thursday events outside the RTP area. Email info@ispecasa.org if you would like to sponsor a Therapeutic Thursday in your state.

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