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ETC Group, based in Durham, NC, is a non-profit organization dedicated to monitoring the impact of emerging technologies and corporate strategies on biodiversity, agriculture, and human rights. Through their research and advocacy work, ETC Group aims to raise awareness about issues such as climate geoengineering, biopiracy, and corporate concentration in the technology sector. With a focus on promoting food sovereignty and cultural diversity, ETC Group produces reports, articles, and briefings to inform policymakers and the public about the potential risks and implications of various technological advancements. Their mission is to challenge industry narratives and advocate for sustainable and equitable approaches to technology development and governance.Generated from the website

The Cecil G. Sheps Center for Health Services Research, located in Chapel Hill, NC, is dedicated to improving the health of individuals, families, and populations by studying and addressing the challenges and alternatives in healthcare delivery and design. As a research center affiliated with the University of North Carolina at Chapel Hill, the Sheps Center conducts studies and programs focused on aging, chronic illness, long-term care, health workforce research, medical practice, prevention, implementation and organization research, rural health, health disparities, healthcare economics and finance, primary care, child and adolescent health services, mental health and substance abuse services, and general health services research.Generated from the website

The Male Contraceptive Initiative (MCI) is a Raleigh-based organization that provides funding and advocacy support for the research and development of new male birth control methods. MCI supports various projects, including a single injection that offers long-term reversible contraception, a compound derived from a Chinese herb that prevents sperm from fertilizing an egg, research on drugs that can render sperm incapable of fertilization, and the development of a biodegradable implant for sustained contraceptive delivery. With a focus on non-hormonal and reversible options, MCI aims to empower individuals with reproductive autonomy and contribute to advancements in male contraception.Generated from the website