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Creativ Strategies Appoints Sara Yazdani as Director of Media & Entertainment PR

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Donnerstag, November 9, 2023

Creativ Strategies has appointed Sara Yazdani as Director of Media & Entertainment PR.

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  • Creativ Strategies has appointed Sara Yazdani as Director of Media & Entertainment PR.
  • With direct support from Associate Consultant Bree Doldron, Sara spearheads campaign development, including brand expansion, thought leadership opportunities, and media outreach efforts.
  • View the full release here: https://www.businesswire.com/news/home/20231109103925/en/
    Creativ Strategies appoints Sara Yazdani as Director, Media & Entertainment PR Photo Credit: Creativ Strategies
    “Sara embodies the talent I look for at Creativ Strategies — smart, curious, passionate, with a track record of success.
  • I can’t wait to build the next great marketing firm with her,” said Wes Morton, Founder and CEO of Creativ Strategies.

Joseph Foy Named new president of Benedictine University

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Dienstag, März 28, 2023

LISLE, Ill. , March 28, 2023 /PRNewswire/ -- Joseph J. Foy, Ph.D. today was named the 13th president of Benedictine University by its Board of Trustees. He was unanimously approved by the board. Foy, whose term will begin July 24, 2023, is currently Interim President and Vice President for Academic Affairs at Alverno College in Milwaukee, Wisconsin.

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  • LISLE, Ill. , March 28, 2023 /PRNewswire/ -- Joseph J. Foy, Ph.D. today was named the 13th president of Benedictine University by its Board of Trustees.
  • Foy, whose term will begin July 24, 2023, is currently Interim President and Vice President for Academic Affairs at Alverno College in Milwaukee, Wisconsin.
  • Gregory's retirement will mark the end of a brilliant 51-year career in higher education, including 25 years at Benedictine, four years as University President.
  • "But in the end Foy was the perfect fit for the culture, values and vision of this university, and we couldn't be happier that he accepted our invitation to be president of Benedictine University."

Medical College of Wisconsin Cancer Center Announces New Training Program to Boost Diversity in Cancer Research

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Montag, Februar 27, 2023

MILWAUKEE, Feb. 27, 2023 /PRNewswire/ -- The Medical College of Wisconsin (MCW) Cancer Center today announced a new 2-year training program to improve diversity, equity, and inclusion in cancer research. In partnership with Alverno College, Mount Mary University, UW-Milwaukee, and other Wisconsin universities, the program aims to develop a diverse cancer research workforce – one with the potential to impact cancer disparities in eastern Wisconsin.

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  • Effort Aims to Diversify Research Workforce, Address Regional Cancer Disparities
    MILWAUKEE, Feb. 27, 2023 /PRNewswire/ -- The Medical College of Wisconsin (MCW) Cancer Center today announced a new 2-year training program to improve diversity, equity, and inclusion in cancer research.
  • In partnership with Alverno College, Mount Mary University, UW-Milwaukee, and other Wisconsin universities, the program aims to develop a diverse cancer research workforce – one with the potential to impact cancer disparities in eastern Wisconsin.
  • Funded by the American Cancer Society's (ACS) Center for Diversity in Cancer Research Training , the MCW Cancer Center was one of eight institutions selected to offer the post-baccalaureate program which provides underrepresented students in science with an immersive experience that includes hands-on training in cancer research labs, access to research mentors, participation in community outreach efforts, and career development workshops.
  • Student research via MCW's program will focus on the molecular mechanisms of cancer and cancer health disparities, building on nearly 10 years of cancer disparities research at the MCW Cancer Center.

Alverno Laboratories Selects Ibex's AI Solution for Cancer Diagnostics

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Mittwoch, August 11, 2021

In recent years, as pathology labs transition towards digital solutions, laboratories can implement AI enhanced workflows to improve the quality and efficiency of cancer diagnosis, resulting in better patient care.

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  • In recent years, as pathology labs transition towards digital solutions, laboratories can implement AI enhanced workflows to improve the quality and efficiency of cancer diagnosis, resulting in better patient care.
  • Ibex transforms cancer diagnosis by harnessing Strong AI and machine learning technology at an unprecedented scale.
  • Alverno is one of the largest pathology laboratories in the Midwest, managing 32 hospital laboratories, and providing laboratory services to thousands of physician offices.
  • Laifenfeld D et al, AI-Based Solution for Cancer Diagnosis in Prostate Core Needle Biopsies: A Prospective Blinded Multi-Site Clinical Study.