Washington State University

Axsome Therapeutics Highlights Data on Solriamfetol Demonstrating Improvement in Cognitive Function in Patients with Obstructive Sleep Apnea or Narcolepsy at SLEEP 2024

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Mittwoch, Mai 29, 2024
Epilepsy, American Academy, Doctor of Philosophy, SHARP, Memory, Somnolence, University, AASM, Therapy, Sleep Research Society, Assistant, Excessive daytime sleepiness, Sleep, OSA, CNS, EDS, Washington State University, Central nervous system, SRS, Cognition, Function (mathematics), Central Time

“Cognitive functioning is an underappreciated facet of sleep disorders.

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  • “Cognitive functioning is an underappreciated facet of sleep disorders.
  • Often overshadowed by clinically defining symptoms such as EDS, impaired cognition involves significant burden to patient lives.
  • The SHARP study of solriamfetol showed improved cognitive functioning in participants with impaired cognition associated with OSA and EDS,” said Hans Van Dongen, PhD, Professor at Washington State University and presenting author of the SHARP study plenary lecture.
  • Poster Date/Time: Wednesday, June 5 from 11-11:45 a.m. Central Time
    Title: SURWEY: Treatment of Excessive Daytime Sleepiness with Solriamfetol: Initiation, Titration, and Outcomes

The CW Network to Broadcast Pac-12 Football Games to a National Audience in 2024

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Dienstag, Mai 14, 2024
Football, TV and Radio, Entertainment, Sports, Partnership, NASCAR Xfinity Series, NXT, WWE NXT, DAYS, ACC, NFL, The CW, Golf, College Football Playoff, LIV Golf, College, Oregon State University, Athletics, WWE, Nielsen, Washington State University, WSU, CW, Television

The CW Network today announced it will be the broadcast home for 11 Pac-12 football games featuring Oregon State and Washington State during the upcoming 2024 season.

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  • The CW Network today announced it will be the broadcast home for 11 Pac-12 football games featuring Oregon State and Washington State during the upcoming 2024 season.
  • The network will provide full national coverage to showcase the strength of the Oregon State and Washington State football programs and student-athletes during these 11 home games.
  • Last season, The CW aired two college football games that delivered over 1 million live Total Viewers according to Nielsen and set a viewership record for the most-watched Saturday national primetime in network history.
  • The CW is poised to broadcast over 500 hours of premium sports programming in 2025.

AgroFresh to Host 12th Annual Post-Harvest Academy, Solidifying Position as Global Leader in Post-Harvest Solutions for Fresh Produce

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Mittwoch, Mai 8, 2024
Washington State University, Plant pathology, Publication, Associate professor, Pathology, Acquisition, Database, Marketing, Associate

PHILADELPHIA, May 8, 2024 /PRNewswire/ -- AgroFresh Solutions, Inc., a global leader in post-harvest solutions for fresh produce, together with recently acquired Pace International, will host the 2024 Post-Harvest Academy on Wednesday, May 8, in Cle Elum, Washington. This year's invitation-only event will focus on the apple industry and feature leading industry voices from Washington State University among other distinguished presenters.

Key Points: 
  • PHILADELPHIA, May 8, 2024 /PRNewswire/ -- AgroFresh Solutions, Inc. , a global leader in post-harvest solutions for fresh produce, together with recently acquired Pace International , will host the 2024 Post-Harvest Academy on Wednesday, May 8, in Cle Elum, Washington.
  • This year's invitation-only event will focus on the apple industry and feature leading industry voices from Washington State University among other distinguished presenters.
  • Additional speakers include Desmond O'Rourke, President, Belrose, Inc., Simone Seifert-Higgins, Regulatory Manager, AgroFresh and Jim Spadafora, Director, Global Product Development, AgroFresh.
  • Belrose, Inc. is renowned for publications such as the World Apple Review, World Pear Review, World Kiwifruit Review and World Sweet Cherry Review.

Mindful Therapy Group Officially Opens in Tempe, Arizona

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Mittwoch, Mai 1, 2024
Patient, Arizona State University, EY, Mindfulness, Trauma, Depression, Senior counsel, Mental health, Student, Anxiety, Mental, Washington State University, Ernst & Young, Nursing

MOUNTLAKE TERRACE, Wash., May 1, 2024 /PRNewswire/ -- Mindful Therapy Group (Mindful), a collaborative network of associates and fully licensed, independent mental health clinicians that accepts the majority of regional and national insurers, has officially opened its 5,000-square-foot office in Tempe, Arizona, located at 1250 W Washington St #215. Mindful has been serving the market via telehealth since February.

Key Points: 
  • Conveniently Located by Arizona State University Tempe Campus; Accepting New Patients Now
    MOUNTLAKE TERRACE, Wash., May 1, 2024 /PRNewswire/ -- Mindful Therapy Group (Mindful), a collaborative network of associates and fully licensed, independent mental health clinicians that accepts the majority of regional and national insurers, has officially opened its 5,000-square-foot office in Tempe, Arizona, located at 1250 W Washington St #215.
  • Conveniently located near Arizona State University Tempe Campus, Mindful expects to support a high volume of college students who cannot get into care at the university or may need more specialized support.
  • Mindful offers a comprehensive range of mental health services, with a diverse team of therapists specializing in over 50 different areas.
  • "We know the majority of college students are dealing with at least one mental health issue and counseling centers in academic settings continue to be overwhelmed," said Derek Crain, co-founder and CEO of Mindful Therapy Group.

Washington Selects Fusion Health as State-Approved EHR Vendor

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Montag, April 29, 2024
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WOODBRIDGE, N.J., April 29, 2024 /PRNewswire/ -- Fusion Health, a leading provider of specialized EHR and pharmacy management solutions for corrections, psychiatric hospitals, and other complex care movement-restricted environments, has been selected as an approved EHR vendor by the Washington State Department of Enterprise Services (DES). This contract (Statewide Contract #23023) allows state, county, and local agencies across Washington to streamline the process of procuring Fusion's healthcare technology solutions.

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  • WOODBRIDGE, N.J., April 29, 2024 /PRNewswire/ -- Fusion Health, a leading provider of specialized EHR and pharmacy management solutions for corrections, psychiatric hospitals, and other complex care movement-restricted environments, has been selected as an approved EHR vendor by the Washington State Department of Enterprise Services (DES).
  • Fusion can now be tapped as a preferred Washington State vendor to provide solutions for numerous, varied agencies across Washington, including but not limited to the Department of Social and Health Services (DSHS), Health Care Authority (HCA), Department of Children, Youth, and Families (DCYF), Department of Health (DOH), and Department of Corrections (DOC).
  • "We're thrilled to be recognized by the Washington State Department of Enterprise Services," said Bryan Jakovcic, CEO and founder of Fusion Health.
  • It also positions us to expand our reach and serve more agencies throughout Washington State dedicated to improving patient care."

Silver Creek Capital Hires Nathan Kelso as Chief Technology Officer

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Montag, April 22, 2024
Asset Management, Professional Services, Finance, Washington State University, University, Integration, Research, Business administration, Business development, Information technology, Product management, Acquisition, Platform, Robert D. Arnott, BlackRock, Silver, Growth, Management

Silver Creek Capital Management (“Silver Creek” or the “Firm”), an alternative investment boutique focused on developing unique investment solutions for institutional and sophisticated investors globally, today announced that Nathan Kelso has joined the Firm as Chief Technology Officer.

Key Points: 
  • Silver Creek Capital Management (“Silver Creek” or the “Firm”), an alternative investment boutique focused on developing unique investment solutions for institutional and sophisticated investors globally, today announced that Nathan Kelso has joined the Firm as Chief Technology Officer.
  • For more than a decade, Mr. Kelso was Chief Information Security Officer of Research Affiliates, a global leader in smart beta and asset allocation, and earlier served in a senior information technology role at BlackRock.
  • "We are excited to welcome Nathan to Silver Creek as we scale our Firm with best-in-class talent,” said Bob Ratliffe, President of Silver Creek.
  • Mr. Kelso has nearly 30 years of experience serving in information technology roles in the investment management sector.

Aluvio Partners with Agronomist Daniel Davidson to Deliver Precision Irrigation Solutions to U.S. Growers

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Dienstag, April 16, 2024
Washington State University, University, Agriculture, Satellite imagery, Commercial, Health, Partnership, Water, Data analysis, Soil, Agriculturist, Growth

Dr. Davidson brings a wealth of experience to his new position as Agronomist and Commercial Representative for Aluvio.

Key Points: 
  • Dr. Davidson brings a wealth of experience to his new position as Agronomist and Commercial Representative for Aluvio.
  • "Aluvio, and its parent company, Irriga Global, provide game-changing technology in precision irrigation scheduling," says Dr. Davidson.
  • The partnership between Aluvio and Dr. Daniel Davidson marks a significant step forward in delivering cutting-edge irrigation solutions to U.S. growers.
  • For more information about Aluvio and its precision irrigation solutions, visit aluvio.us or contact Daniel Davidson.

ACMG Foundation for Genetic and Genomic Medicine Elects Four Highly Accomplished Medical Genetics Professionals to its Board of Directors

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Donnerstag, April 11, 2024
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The ACMG Foundation is a national nonprofit foundation dedicated to facilitating the integration of genetics and genomics into medical practice.

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  • The ACMG Foundation is a national nonprofit foundation dedicated to facilitating the integration of genetics and genomics into medical practice.
  • The board members are active participants, serving as advocates for the ACMG Foundation and for advancing its policies and programs.
  • ACMG Foundation President Nancy J. Mendelsohn, MD, FACMG said, "We are pleased to welcome these four new members to the ACMG Foundation Board of Directors.
  • "I am honored for the opportunity to serve the ACMG again through participation in the Foundation Board of Directors.

MissionSquare Retirement Announces Retirement of Chief Investment Officer Wayne Wicker Following Distinguished Financial Services Career

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Dienstag, April 2, 2024
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Washington D.C., April 02, 2024 (GLOBE NEWSWIRE) -- MissionSquare Retirement , a staunch advocate of retirement security and financial well-being, today announces the retirement of Wayne Wicker, the company’s highly respected Chief Investment Officer (CIO).

Key Points: 
  • Washington D.C., April 02, 2024 (GLOBE NEWSWIRE) -- MissionSquare Retirement , a staunch advocate of retirement security and financial well-being, today announces the retirement of Wayne Wicker, the company’s highly respected Chief Investment Officer (CIO).
  • Karen Chong-Wulff , CFA, CAIA, Head of Fixed Income for MissionSquare Retirement, will succeed Wicker as Acting CIO, effective April 5, 2024, in accordance with the company’s succession plan.
  • “MissionSquare Retirement is grateful for Wayne’s twenty years of service to the company, and we wish him the very best in his well-deserved retirement,” said Deanna J. Santana, Acting CEO & President at MissionSquare Retirement.
  • Prior to joining MissionSquare Retirement in July 2007, Chong-Wulff held senior positions at DuPont Capital Management and Morley Capital Management.

Stephanie Burke Named as VGXI's New Chief Accounting Officer

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Mittwoch, März 27, 2024
Finastra, CDMO, Business administration, Accounting, MRP, RNA, DNA, Washington State University, Material, Comptroller, Management

Ms. Burke joined the company in 2015 bringing with her over a decade of accounting and leadership expertise and has since played an instrumental role in the company's financial operations.

Key Points: 
  • Ms. Burke joined the company in 2015 bringing with her over a decade of accounting and leadership expertise and has since played an instrumental role in the company's financial operations.
  • Ms. Burke has previously held leadership roles overseeing both the VGXI Accounting/Finance and Materials teams.
  • "I am honored to take on the position of Chief Accounting Officer," said Ms. Burke.
  • Her exceptional financial acumen coupled with her leadership skills make her the ideal candidate for the Chief Accounting Officer position.