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Acurx Pharmaceuticals Announces Presentation of Ibezapolstat Phase 2 Clinical Trial Results at ESCMID Global 2024 Scientific Conference

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木曜日, 5月 2, 2024
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The presentation included additional analyses of clinical and microbiological data from the Phase 2b Segment of the trial.

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  • The presentation included additional analyses of clinical and microbiological data from the Phase 2b Segment of the trial.
  • Commenting on his presentation, Dr. Garey stated: "This randomized, active-controlled study showed ibezapolstat was comparable to vancomycin in achieving clinical cure in patients with mild-to-moderate CDI.
  • The presentation and poster are available on the Acurx Pharmaceuticals website following their respective presentations at the conference.
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    The complete Phase 2 results are being prepared for submission to a prominent scientific journal.

NIIMBL announces 63 students for the 2024 NIIMBL eXperience

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火曜日, 4月 30, 2024
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NEWARK, Del., April 30, 2024 /PRNewswire/ -- The National Institute for Innovation in Manufacturing Biopharmaceuticals (NIIMBL) is pleased to announce 63 students from 41 academic institutions have been selected to take part in the 2024 NIIMBL eXperience, the largest cohort since the Program's launch in 2019.

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  • NEWARK, Del., April 30, 2024 /PRNewswire/ -- The National Institute for Innovation in Manufacturing Biopharmaceuticals (NIIMBL) is pleased to announce 63 students from 41 academic institutions have been selected to take part in the 2024 NIIMBL eXperience, the largest cohort since the Program's launch in 2019.
  • The NIIMBL eXperience is a week-long, all-expenses-paid immersion program designed to introduce underrepresented groups including Black, Latinx, and Indigenous students completing their first or second year of college to career possibilities in the biopharmaceutical industry.
  • "The NIIMBL eXperience has been a cornerstone of our efforts to expand and diversify talent pipelines for the biopharmaceutical industry," said John Balchunas, NIIMBL Workforce Director.
  • Since 2019, the NIIMBL eXperience has served 80 students from 69 different academic institutions.

AIChE Selected by DOE to Lead New Hydrogen Electrolyzer and Fuel Cell Recycling Consortium 

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火曜日, 3月 26, 2024
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Among the recipients, the American Institute of Chemical Engineers (AIChE) was selected to lead H2CIRC, a new “recovery and recycling” consortium charged with developing innovative and practical approaches to enable the recovery, recycling, and reuse of materials and components for hydrogen fuel cells and electrolyzers.

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  • Among the recipients, the American Institute of Chemical Engineers (AIChE) was selected to lead H2CIRC, a new “recovery and recycling” consortium charged with developing innovative and practical approaches to enable the recovery, recycling, and reuse of materials and components for hydrogen fuel cells and electrolyzers.
  • This development will be supported by federal funding to be awarded to AIChE for the Hydrogen Electrolyzer and Fuel Cell Recycling Consortium, which totals $50 million over five years.
  • Additional DOE funding is being awarded for projects including low-cost, high-throughput electrolyzer manufacturing; electrolyzer component and supply chain development; advanced technology and component development; advanced manufacturing of fuel cell assemblies and stacks; and fuel cell supply chain development.
  • AIChE and its consortium partners will establish a blueprint across the industry for recycling electrolyzer and fuel cell systems and components, aimed at securing long-term supply chain security and environmental sustainability.

Protein ice cream company wins 2024 Rice Business Plan Competition

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月曜日, 4月 8, 2024
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HOUSTON, April 8, 2024 /PRNewswire/ -- Ice cream company Protein Pints took home the grand prize at the 2024 Rice Business Plan Competition (RBPC) April 6 as the best student ventures from top universities across the world competed for prizes in front of nearly 350 angel, venture capital and corporate investors and members of the business community.

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  • HOUSTON, April 8, 2024 /PRNewswire/ -- Ice cream company Protein Pints took home the grand prize at the 2024 Rice Business Plan Competition (RBPC) April 6 as the best student ventures from top universities across the world competed for prizes in front of nearly 350 angel, venture capital and corporate investors and members of the business community.
  • The best student ventures from top universities across the world competed in the 2024 Rice Business Plan Competition.
  • Hosted annually by the Rice Alliance for Technology and Entrepreneurship and Rice University's Jones Graduate School of Business , the RBPC is the world's largest and richest student startup competition.
  • Protein Pints is a high-protein, low-sugar, ice cream product designed for people who would benefit from having access to a functional ice cream and/or better tasting and more enjoyable protein options.

Experts to examine how Supreme Court Affirmative Action decision impacts legal and medical education at upcoming University of Houston event

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水曜日, 4月 3, 2024
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"In SFFA v. Harvard, the U.S. Supreme Court found that the race-conscious admission policies of Harvard University and the University of North Carolina violated the Equal Protection Clause of the U.S. Constitution," said UH Law Center Dean Leonard Baynes.

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  • "In SFFA v. Harvard, the U.S. Supreme Court found that the race-conscious admission policies of Harvard University and the University of North Carolina violated the Equal Protection Clause of the U.S. Constitution," said UH Law Center Dean Leonard Baynes.
  • "The Supreme Court decisions on affirmative action have reshaped the landscape at medical schools across the country," said Dr. Stephen Spann, founding dean of the Fertitta Family College of Medicine.
  • "It is important to understand the impacts, so our students continue receiving the best health care education and our clinicians continue providing quality health care services to the community."
  • Attending healthcare and legal professionals will earn 6 hours of Texas MCLE credit or 6.25 CME credits, respectively.

AMERICAN BATTLEFIELD TRUST ANNOUNCES FINALISTS FOR INAUGURAL $50,000 MILITARY HISTORY BOOK PRIZE

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木曜日, 3月 7, 2024
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WASHINGTON, March 7, 2024 /PRNewswire/ -- The American Battlefield Trust has announced its short list of finalists for its inaugural American Battlefield Trust Book Prize for History, an annual award that seeks to showcase the vital nature of historic battlefields as primary sources in literary works and amplify the pressing need for preservation to readers interested in American history.

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  • WASHINGTON, March 7, 2024 /PRNewswire/ -- The American Battlefield Trust has announced its short list of finalists for its inaugural American Battlefield Trust Book Prize for History, an annual award that seeks to showcase the vital nature of historic battlefields as primary sources in literary works and amplify the pressing need for preservation to readers interested in American history.
  • The American Battlefield Trust has protected more than 58,000 acres at more than 155 sites related to these wars since its founding — but many more remain threatened.
  • "The finalists for the inaugural American Battlefield Trust Prize for History highlight the close relationship between preservation of historic sites and scholarship on crucial aspects of United States history," said Gary W. Gallagher, who chaired the selection committee.
  • May 31 - June 1, 1862 (Savas Beatie)
    For more information on the prize, please visit American Battlefield Trust Prize for History | American Battlefield Trust (battlefields.org) Share your impressions of the finalists on social media using the hashtag #BattlefieldBookPrize.

Roberts Markland LLP Welcomes Former United States District Judge Vanessa D. Gilmore to their Growing Team

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木曜日, 2月 8, 2024
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HOUSTON, Feb. 8, 2024 /PRNewswire/ -- Roberts Markland LLP , a leading law firm renowned for its commitment to legal excellence and community engagement, proudly announces the addition of former United States District Judge Vanessa D. Gilmore to its talented team.

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  • HOUSTON, Feb. 8, 2024 /PRNewswire/ -- Roberts Markland LLP , a leading law firm renowned for its commitment to legal excellence and community engagement, proudly announces the addition of former United States District Judge Vanessa D. Gilmore to its talented team.
  • "Judge Gilmore joining Roberts Markland is a significant milestone for our firm," said Sean Roberts, Partner at Roberts Markland.
  • In 1994, when Judge Gilmore was sworn in, she became the youngest sitting federal judge in the nation.
  • Judge Gilmore's decision to join Roberts Markland is a testament to the firm's stellar reputation and commitment to making a difference.

University of Nebraska, Lincoln Takes Top Honors at 22nd Annual Deloitte FanTAXtic National Case Study Competition

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火曜日, 1月 30, 2024
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NEW YORK, Jan. 30, 2024 /PRNewswire/ -- A team of students from University of Nebraska, Lincoln, claimed victory at the Deloitte FanTAXtic national case study competition by presenting the best analysis on a complex, issues-driven business tax case. This year's case challenged teams to provide advice on how to structure a new business entity and help determine whether they should operate the venture as an S corporation or a C corporation. Teams were also asked to share advice on tax issues like how to calculate depreciation, when to recognize income, and how to calculate a specific business income deduction. The national finals were held Jan. 19-21 at Deloitte University, Deloitte's landmark campus for learning and leadership development in Westlake, Texas.

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  • NEW YORK, Jan. 30, 2024 /PRNewswire/ -- A team of students from University of Nebraska, Lincoln, claimed victory at the Deloitte FanTAXtic national case study competition by presenting the best analysis on a complex, issues-driven business tax case.
  • The national finals were held Jan. 19-21 at Deloitte University, Deloitte's landmark campus for learning and leadership development in Westlake, Texas.
  • The other teams that participated were: Florida International University; San Diego State University; University at Albany; University of California, Los Angeles; University of Cincinnati; University of Florida; University of Houston; University of Illinois, Urbana – Champaign; University of Massachusetts; University of Mississippi; University of Southern California; University of Tennessee; and University of Utah.
  • Each of the 16 teams participating in the national competition won the Deloitte FanTAXtic contest in their respective U.S. regions.

David Pruner Named Executive Director of The Texas Entrepreneurship Exchange for Energy Program Built by Greentown Labs, MIT

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水曜日, 1月 17, 2024
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HOUSTON, Jan. 17, 2024 /PRNewswire/ -- The Texas Entrepreneurship Exchange for Energy (TEX-E), a first-of-a-kind collaboration among Greentown Labs, MIT's Martin Trust Center for Entrepreneurship, and universities across Texas, today announced David Pruner as its first-ever Executive Director.

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  • HOUSTON, Jan. 17, 2024 /PRNewswire/ -- The Texas Entrepreneurship Exchange for Energy (TEX-E) , a first-of-a-kind collaboration among Greentown Labs, MIT's Martin Trust Center for Entrepreneurship , and universities across Texas, today announced David Pruner as its first-ever Executive Director.
  • Prior to TEX-E, Pruner was a Partner at Heidrick & Struggles placing executives and board members into energy companies.
  • "I am very excited about helping Houston and the state of Texas navigate the energy transition," said Pruner.
  • The TEX-E team is growing, and is actively recruiting for a Director of University Engagement based out of Greentown Labs Houston.

The Harlem Globetrotters Announce Their New Rookie Class and Sets Production on "My Rookie Season" Docu-series

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火曜日, 12月 12, 2023
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The 2024 rookie class is comprised of incredible dunkers and leading scorers; including 2X dunk contest champion, Tyriek ‘Shake’ Railey and second-generation Globetrotter, Evan ‘Swish’ Gaffney.

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  • The 2024 rookie class is comprised of incredible dunkers and leading scorers; including 2X dunk contest champion, Tyriek ‘Shake’ Railey and second-generation Globetrotter, Evan ‘Swish’ Gaffney.
  • The dynamic record-breaking team are also set to begin production on “My Rookie Season,” a video documentary series from Herschend Entertainment Studios.
  • "My Rookie Season" begins production in Atlanta, GA and will follow the rookies as they embark on the 2024 World Tour.
  • “We’re thrilled to let the rookie class of 2024 take you deeper into what it means to be a Harlem Globetrotter with “My Rookie Season,” said Bronwen O’Keefe, Global Head of Content, Harlem Globetrotters and Herschend Entertainment Studios.