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Penn State Clinical and Translational Science Institute @pennstatectsi.bsky.social · 01/10/2026

Project ECHO at Penn State is back with 7 new virtual programs this fall! 💻🩺 We're connecting rural primary care providers and community members directly with top health specialists to tackle complex conditions locally. Participation is completely free. Register: bit.ly/4iZ4TZl

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Penn State Clinical and Translational Science Institute @pennstatectsi.bsky.social · 29/09/2026

We're building the next generation of medical discovery professionals! 🚀 The Penn State CTSI Undergraduate Clinical Research Training Program is celebrating 6 years of providing biomedical undergrads with hands-on internships and career prep. Read more: bit.ly/3TgdgFA

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Penn State CTSI internship program forges clinical research workforce future | Penn State University

For undergraduate students interested in the biomedical sciences, the path from the classroom to a career in clinical research can sometimes feel hidden. But through the Penn State Clinical and…

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Penn State Clinical and Translational Science Institute @pennstatectsi.bsky.social · 11/09/2026

Navigating research processes just got easier! 📝 The Penn State CTSI "Now What?" Virtual Series kicks off its 2026-2027 schedule on Sept 16 at 9 a.m. with a session on Qualitative & Mixed Methods Research. Register to join live or get the recording and resources: bit.ly/4zLZWce

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Now What? 2026-2027 Series Registration

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Penn State Clinical and Translational Science Institute @pennstatectsi.bsky.social · 10/09/2026

Big news for rural health in Pennsylvania! 🎉 Penn State CTSI just received a $28.2M NIH grant to improve rural health across PA. We're building a statewide clinical network and using AI to ensure rural communities aren't left out of vital clinical trials and medical breakthroughs. bit.ly/4iLkr2E

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NIH awards Penn State CTSI $28.2M to improve rural health | Penn State University

Penn State Clinical and Translational Science Institute (CTSI) at Penn State College of Medicine recently received a seven-year, $28.2 million grant from the National Institutes of Health’s National…

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Penn State Clinical and Translational Science Institute @pennstatectsi.bsky.social · 09/09/2026

We are thrilled to share our 2021-2026 Impact Report! 📊 Over the last 5 years, Penn State CTSI has supported 150+ pilot projects (generating a 15.7-to-1 ROI) and partnered with communities to turn scientific discoveries into real-world health solutions. Check out the full report: bit.ly/3UvacFO

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Penn State CTSI releases 5-year impact report | Penn State University

For many communities across Pennsylvania, persistent challenges in access to care, chronic disease burden and health equity remain significant hurdles. Over the past five years, Penn State Clinical…

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Penn State Clinical and Translational Science Institute @pennstatectsi.bsky.social · 08/09/2026

Don't miss this upcoming presentation on Sept 17! 🗓️ Learn how to strengthen community capacity for implementation planning. Featuring Penn State's William Calo and Chelsea Bufalini, hosted by the UCLA @CHIPTS Implementation Science Hub. Register: tinyurl.com/2552w6pm

Promotional flyer for a UCLA Rapid Implementation Science Hub webinar titled "Community Implementation Studios: Building community-led capacity for implementation science," Thursday, Sept 17, 2026, 10–11:30 AM PT, showing four pictured academic speakers and their affiliations.

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Penn State Clinical and Translational Science Institute @pennstatectsi.bsky.social · 04/09/2026

"Geography should never determine the quality of health care a person receives." 👏 We couldn't agree more! @PennStateECHO just released its 7-Year Impact Report, showing how they are transforming rural healthcare in PA by connecting local providers with specialists. Read more: bit.ly/4q18VC7

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Bridging the gap: Project ECHO releases seven-year report on rural health impact | Penn State University

Project ECHO, or Extension for Community Health Care Outcomes, at Penn State College of Medicine recently released its Seven-Year Impact Report, for 2018-25. The publication highlights how an…

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Penn State Clinical and Translational Science Institute @pennstatectsi.bsky.social · 19/08/2026

Turning lab discoveries into real-world medical tech takes serious mentorship. 🧬💡 A new paper led by Alyson G. Eggleston highlights how the Innovation Fellows Program uses a unique 3-part mentoring system to build "coachable innovators." Congrats to the team! Read it here: rdcu.be/fwHN1

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Penn State Clinical and Translational Science Institute @pennstatectsi.bsky.social · 18/08/2026

We love seeing students get hands-on experience in community health! 🌟 Penn State CTSI recently hosted two Biobehavioral Health undergrads to support community-led task forces in Schuylkill County. They helped turn grassroots ideas into actionable health programs. Read more: bit.ly/4xkXB62

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Cultivating the next generation of translational scientists in biobehavioral health | Penn State University

Penn State Clinical and Translational Science Institute recently concluded a three-month internship program hosting two undergraduate students from the Department of Biobehavioral Health. The…

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Penn State Clinical and Translational Science Institute @pennstatectsi.bsky.social · 14/08/2026

Are you an early-career researcher looking to take the next step? 🚀 Applications for the Penn State CTSI K12 Training Program are open! The program offers 75% protected time for research and funding to help you become an independent translational scientist. Apps due Sept 16. bit.ly/3S4aQct

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Early-Stage Investigator Training Program | K12 | Trainings

Penn State CTSI's Early-Stage Investigator Training Program (K12) provides a supportive interdisciplinary environment for early career scholars to acq...

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Penn State Clinical and Translational Science Institute @pennstatectsi.bsky.social · 14/08/2026

Grassroots innovation meets academic research! 🔬 We recently hosted our 2026 Regional Community-Driven Research Day, bringing together leaders from Dauphin, Schuylkill, and Berks counties. It's inspiring to see communities tackling pressing health challenges head-on. Read more: bit.ly/4553w3h

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Grassroots innovation meets academic research at Community-Driven Research Day | Penn State University

Penn State Clinical and Translational Science Institute brings together community leaders and researchers to showcase grassroots innovations and build partnerships addressing rural health challenges…

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Penn State Clinical and Translational Science Institute @pennstatectsi.bsky.social · 13/08/2026

We're proud to highlight Dr. Christopher Cooper in our latest Partner Spotlight! 🤝 His work with COGI, Kutztown University, and the Schuylkill County task force is crucial in addressing substance use and rural health challenges. Read more about his work: bit.ly/4wM6C8o

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CTSI Partner Spotlight Chris Cooper | CTSI | Penn State

From innovative research to community partnerships, Penn State CTSI is turning science into real-world impact.

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Penn State Clinical and Translational Science Institute @pennstatectsi.bsky.social · 12/08/2026

We love seeing the next generation of innovators in action! 🌟 Hershey High grad Shaunak Dalal used his self-taught coding skills to contribute to a Penn State CTSI-funded AI cancer research project. He even shadowed his mentor in the clinic to see the real-world impact. Read more: bit.ly/3Ufcvwg

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High school to high-tech healing: Intern helps drive AI cancer research | Penn State University

Usually, training artificial intelligence (AI) to detect cancer takes a team of experienced researchers and graduate students. But at Penn State, a high school intern had the opportunity to step up…

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Penn State Clinical and Translational Science Institute @pennstatectsi.bsky.social · 11/08/2026

We've highlighted Dave Young, CEO of Schuylkill Community Action, in a recent Partner Spotlight! 🤝 His work with our community-led task forces is helping enhance essential services like food distribution for lower-income residents in Schuylkill County. Read more: bit.ly/45HrKRe

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CTSI Partner Spotlight Dave Young

From innovative research to community partnerships, Penn State CTSI is turning science into real-world impact.

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Penn State Clinical and Translational Science Institute @pennstatectsi.bsky.social · 10/08/2026

Healthcare without borders! 🩺 Project ECHO at Penn State is partnering with the Dominican Republic to provide telementoring for primary care clinicians. By connecting them with US specialists, we're helping improve care for diabetes, hypertension, and kidney disease. Read more: bit.ly/4xnYvih

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Penn State's Project ECHO, Dominican Republic partner to improve disease care | Penn State University

Project ECHO at Penn State has partnered with the Dominican Republic’s Ministry of Public Health and Social Assistance. Together, they have launched a new 14-session telementoring program:…

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Penn State Clinical and Translational Science Institute @pennstatectsi.bsky.social · 07/08/2026

Calling all translational science researchers! 🔬 The submission portal for Translational Science 2027 in Washington, DC is officially open. Don't miss your chance to present your work. Scientific sessions are due Sept 14, and posters are due Oct 19. Submit today: bit.ly/4z2Gnfx #TS27

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Penn State Clinical and Translational Science Institute @pennstatectsi.bsky.social · 07/08/2026

We love seeing hands-on medical education in action! 🍊 Project ECHO at Penn State recently hosted a conference to help rural primary care providers build clinical skills (like practicing skin biopsies on oranges!). It's all about improving access to care in high-need communities. bit.ly/4w4JctT

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Penn State Clinical and Translational Science Institute @pennstatectsi.bsky.social · 06/08/2026

Calling all researchers! 🔬 If you need help recruiting participants in rural areas, our Community Engagement team is partnering with the LION Mobile Clinic to bring research opportunities directly to the community. Learn how to get involved and access our new research toolkits: buff.ly/Xe42i2m

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Toolkits | CTSI

Explore CTSI toolkits designed to support community engagement, research recruitment, and team science collaboration.

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Penn State Clinical and Translational Science Institute @pennstatectsi.bsky.social · 06/08/2026

Let's celebrate some amazing science! 🎉 Congrats to Penn State CTSI scholar Dr. Matthew Nudy on receiving a national award for his research into using routine mammograms to improve cardiovascular risk prediction in women. Better screening means better prevention! bit.ly/4q0je9m

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Penn State Clinical and Translational Science Institute @pennstatectsi.bsky.social · 05/08/2026

Community dialogue turns into real action! 🌟 We recently partnered with local stakeholders in Schuylkill County for the "Cheers to the Golden Years" Healthy Aging Fair. It's a beautiful example of how community-engaged research can directly support our aging populations. bit.ly/454b46i

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From Community Dialogue to Action: "Cheers to the Golden Years" Fair Supports Healthy Aging in Schuylkill County

From innovative research to community partnerships, Penn State CTSI is turning science into real-world impact.

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Penn State Clinical and Translational Science Institute @pennstatectsi.bsky.social · 04/03/2026

🧠 Join us Mar 16 at 2pm: Get frameworks for using mixed methods to strengthen interventional trials. bit.ly/4aZdQh3

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Penn State Clinical and Translational Science Institute @pennstatectsi.bsky.social · 02/03/2026

🤖 Join us March 4 for the AI for Rural Health webinar where we explore how EHR, imaging, genetics & social data combine to predict & prevent brain disease. Smart tech + real impact. bit.ly/4c6P5QV

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Penn State Clinical and Translational Science Institute @pennstatectsi.bsky.social · 02/03/2026

Happening Today! Don’t miss From Vaccine Coverage to Vaccine Impact — methods that unpack measles & rubella vaccine evaluation with real data examples. Essential for stats & public health nerds. bit.ly/4l4FgVR

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Penn State Clinical and Translational Science Institute @pennstatectsi.bsky.social · 27/02/2026

🚀 Funding + career boosts: Penn State Inter-Campus Health & Medicine Research Program now open for interdisciplinary research. Don’t sleep on seed grants & collaboration funds. Learn more and apply: bit.ly/4s1UZHx #ResearchFunding @icds_psu @PSUHarrisburg

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Penn State Clinical and Translational Science Institute @pennstatectsi.bsky.social · 25/02/2026

🤖 Mar 4 webinar alert: AI for Rural Health — how machine learning, imaging, and EHRs are reshaping neurology and predictive care. Future-proof your research toolkit. bit.ly/4c6P5QV #AI #HealthTech

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Penn State Clinical and Translational Science Institute @pennstatectsi.bsky.social · 24/02/2026

🔬 From Vaccine Coverage to Impact webinar on Mar 2 breaks down estimation methods that matter for measles & rubella — because data should work as hard as you do. bit.ly/4kUuAJw #PublicHealth #VaccineScience

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Penn State Clinical and Translational Science Institute @pennstatectsi.bsky.social · 23/02/2026

📣 Got rural research on your mind? Our Community Engagement Webinar is Feb 25! Learn meaningful strategies for engaging rural communities with Drs. Becot & Brant. bit.ly/4kMGLrC #ClinicalResearch #RuralHealth

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Penn State Clinical and Translational Science Institute @pennstatectsi.bsky.social · 17/10/2025

🔬 Join us OCT 20 @ 1 p.m. for “Best Practices in Perinatal Epidemiologic Research” ➡️ Learn the latest methods and insights shaping maternal & child health research. 🔗Register: bit.ly/4nWMR9W #Epidemiology #PerinatalHealth

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Penn State Clinical and Translational Science Institute @pennstatectsi.bsky.social · 16/10/2025

💡 Big ideas start small. Penn State ICDS is now accepting proposals for the Mid-Scale Seed Grant Program—fueling cross-disciplinary research in AI, data, quantum & beyond. 🗓️ Apply by Oct. 22! 🔗https://bit.ly/46SmR9C #PennState #ComputationalScience

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Penn State Clinical and Translational Science Institute @pennstatectsi.bsky.social · 02/10/2025

🚀 We are driving health innovation! We’ve awarded $200K to 4 projects tackling rural & at-risk population health—from ALS sensors to Alzheimer's research. 🔬✨ Read it here: bit.ly/46Gjlxt #HealthInnovation #Research

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Penn State Clinical and Translational Science Institute @pennstatectsi.bsky.social · 01/10/2025

👩🔬🧪Got questions about research audits and monitoring? Join our Now What? Webinar OCT. 15 @ 9 a.m. Perfect for all research staff & faculty. Learn, share, and get useful resources. Don’t miss out! 🔗 bit.ly/42d4UQk #ResearchCompliance

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Penn State Clinical and Translational Science Institute @pennstatectsi.bsky.social · 30/09/2025

✏️📅 Mark your calendar! Join us OCT. 6 @ 1 p.m. as we explore strategies for choosing AI techniques and models that drive success in biomedical research. ✅ Register: bit.ly/4prA8No

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Penn State Clinical and Translational Science Institute @pennstatectsi.bsky.social · 16/09/2025

📊💬 Explore how to share research results visually w/ lay audiences in our CEnR webinar, “Results Dissemination: Visual Engagement for Lay Audiences,” Sep. 23 @ 1 pm! 🎯 Get best practices to make your findings shine. 🔗 bit.ly/46e6jag #CommunityEngagedResearch

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Penn State Clinical and Translational Science Institute @pennstatectsi.bsky.social · 15/09/2025

🔍✨Join us SEP. 17 @ 9 a.m. for an in-depth look at Ensuring Regulatory Compliance in Human Subjects Research! 🧑🔬📋 Share experiences, learn from experts, access practical resources. Let’s tackle compliance challenges together! 🔗 bit.ly/46bCRl9 #ResearchCompliance

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Penn State Clinical and Translational Science Institute @pennstatectsi.bsky.social · 04/09/2025

🌟 @PSUScience ICDS is investing in early-career researchers! 56 projects led by grad students, postdocs & non-tenure faculty will advance work in #AI, #DigitalTwins, #Quantum & #DataScience. Driving translational impact across disciplines ➡️ bit.ly/4ne69ql #RisingResearchers

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Penn State Clinical and Translational Science Institute @pennstatectsi.bsky.social · 28/08/2025

🌟 Congrats to Dr. Alice Zhang. With key support from CTSI’s KL2 Program, she secured a 5-year NIH grant to launch a 🧠 “smart” vending project boosting community health. A win powered by: 👥 Mentorship, 🧪 Research, 💡 Vision. 🔗 Read more: bit.ly/3ULAMYc #NIHGrant #CTSI #HealthInnovation

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Penn State Clinical and Translational Science Institute @pennstatectsi.bsky.social · 27/08/2025

Navigate compliance with confidence! 🧭 Join the Now What? All Things Research webinar: Ensuring Regulatory Compliance in Human Subjects Research 📅 Sept 17, 9-10 AM  Expert tips, peer power & ready-to-use resources. 🔗Register: bit.ly/3JPsImF #ResearchCompliance

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Penn State Clinical and Translational Science Institute @pennstatectsi.bsky.social · 27/06/2025

Networking opportunity! @ruralhealth.bsky.social NRHA’s 2026 Rural Health Fellows Program offers a year of training and mentorship. 👇

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Penn State Clinical and Translational Science Institute @pennstatectsi.bsky.social · 27/06/2025

🎉 Kudos to Penn State CTSI’s @pennstateecho.bsky.social team for hosting Congressman Joyce at Penn State College of Medicine on June 16.

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Penn State Clinical and Translational Science Institute @pennstatectsi.bsky.social · 16/06/2025

✏️📅Mark your calendar! Join us JUL. 8 @ 12 p.m. for our next TSS Webinar as we dive into the power of community engagement & its potential to impact clinical & translational science. We’ll explore how stronger connections with communities can drive real-world change. | Register ➡️ bit.ly/43VP4ed

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Penn State Clinical and Translational Science Institute @pennstatectsi.bsky.social · 06/06/2025

📢Attn. Penn State junior researchers! Penn State Institute for Computational & Data Sciences is seeking junior researchers to contribute to projects in computational, data and quantum sciences, digital twins, and AI. Learn more ➡️ bit.ly/3T222Au

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Penn State Clinical and Translational Science Institute @pennstatectsi.bsky.social · 22/05/2025

#WeAre Building Flourishing Brains. 🧠🔎 Registration is now open for The 2025 Big 10 Neuroscience Symposium: Jul. 21-22 @ Nittany Lion Inn. Full details here ➡️ bit.ly/4dvlvTU

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Penn State Clinical and Translational Science Institute @pennstatectsi.bsky.social · 21/05/2025

Penn State Researchers: Are you ready for new federal public access policies? 🔑Join the University Libraries Virtual Workshop: “Federal Public Access Policies” May 28 @ 1pm and learn requirements to stay compliant! Register ➡️ bit.ly/3FpDhLo

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Penn State Clinical and Translational Science Institute @pennstatectsi.bsky.social · 16/05/2025

You’re Invited! 🔬👩‍🔬 Penn State Research, explore our Domain 2 track options still available within the Provost Endorsement Program. Learn more ➡️ bit.ly/4bvgadv

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Penn State Clinical and Translational Science Institute @pennstatectsi.bsky.social · 15/05/2025

🏅Award Opportunity! Apply for #POCTN funding to develop point-of-care technologies advancing #healthtec. Teams can secure up to $150k in awards and more. Details here ➡️ bit.ly/4j1wsxw

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Penn State Clinical and Translational Science Institute @pennstatectsi.bsky.social · 08/05/2025

CTSI (TL1) Scholars attend 2025 Capitol Hill Advocacy Day!  Edwin Rivera-Lopez, Sawsan Salah, and David Schnabel, Jr. represented Penn State Apr. 15 advocating for the importance of biomedical research.

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Penn State Clinical and Translational Science Institute @pennstatectsi.bsky.social · 06/05/2025

Penn State Research faculty & staff! Join us May 21 @ 11 a.m. for our next CHEER Webinar: “Advancing Wellness and Healthcare of Veterans through Research” | Register Now ➡️ bit.ly/4jXuWNI

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