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Concert Announces Clinical Advisory Board, New Medical Policies

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수요일, 5월 1, 2024

NASHVILLE, Tenn., May 1, 2024 /PRNewswire/ -- As part of its commitment to provide transparent, evidence-based medical policy and enable accurate reimbursement for a broader set of diagnostic services, Concert today announced the establishment of an advisory board of experts in clinical laboratory medicine and the release of policies for an expanded scope of routine and advanced laboratory testing.

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  • The newly formed board will advise Concert on its clinical laboratory content.
  • "Concert is working to align payers, providers, and labs to enable patient access to evidence-based testing," said Dr. Girish Putcha.
  • Following are brief bios on each member of the new clinical advisory board, in alphabetical order by last name.
  • Recent roles include Director of Laboratory Science at Palmetto's MolDX program, Chief Medical Officer and Clinical Laboratory Director of Freenome, and Medicare Evidence Development & Coverage Advisory Committee (MEDCAC) member.

National Philanthropic Trust Appoints Holly Welch Stubbing President and Chief Executive Officer

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목요일, 4월 25, 2024

The Board of Trustees of National Philanthropic Trust (NPT), the largest national, independent public charity that manages donor-advised funds (DAFs), and one of the largest grantmaking organizations in the world, is pleased to announce the appointment of Holly Welch Stubbing as NPT’s new president and chief executive officer.

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  • The Board of Trustees of National Philanthropic Trust (NPT), the largest national, independent public charity that manages donor-advised funds (DAFs), and one of the largest grantmaking organizations in the world, is pleased to announce the appointment of Holly Welch Stubbing as NPT’s new president and chief executive officer.
  • Welch Stubbing will assume her roles effective July 1, 2024, upon the retirement of Eileen R. Heisman from NPT.
  • “Holly has all the attributes we wanted in the next leader of NPT and its exceptionally talented team,” said Linda K. Myers, board chair, National Philanthropic Trust.
  • These skills, as well as her keen focus on client service, will deliver long-term value for NPT.”
    Welch Stubbing joins National Philanthropic Trust after serving since 2017 as president and CEO of E4E Relief, a national charitable organization offering emergency financial relief programs for global companies and communities.

Delta-Fly Pharma Inc.: Notice of Authorization to Conduct the Phase I/II Study of DFP-10917 combined with Venetoclax

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월요일, 4월 8, 2024

Accordingly, we can start the Phase I/II combo-study very soon.

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  • Accordingly, we can start the Phase I/II combo-study very soon.
  • The aim for conducting this study is to judge if DFP-10917 combined with VTX is to show superiority to the standard chemotherapy (azacitidine combined with VTX) for AML.
  • This combo-study shall be done by major clinical sites in US like Wake Forest University, expertise with clinical study of novel chemotherapy for AML.
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Paychex Names Beaumont Vance as Senior Vice President of Data, Analytics, and AI

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화요일, 3월 12, 2024

Paychex, Inc. , a leading provider of integrated human capital management software solutions for human resources, employee benefits, insurance services, and payroll, announced today that Beaumont Vance has joined the company as senior vice president of data, analytics, and AI.

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  • Paychex, Inc. , a leading provider of integrated human capital management software solutions for human resources, employee benefits, insurance services, and payroll, announced today that Beaumont Vance has joined the company as senior vice president of data, analytics, and AI.
  • “As we continue to expand our over decade long journey with AI and accelerate our strategy to be the AI and digitally driven HR technology company, the time has come for Paychex to invest in leadership that will take us to the next level,” said John Gibson , Paychex president and CEO.
  • Prior to WestCap, he spent time at TD Ameritrade, Fidelity, Sun Microsystems, and Vicorp Restaurants primarily in data science, risk management, and AI leadership roles.
  • Vance holds a bachelor’s degree from Wake Forest University.

LEXUS SIGNS WILL ZALATORIS TO GOLF AMBASSADOR PROGRAM

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목요일, 3월 14, 2024

In addition to the ambassador program, Lexus' strategic golf partnership strategy focuses on opportunities that reach key brand audiences through integrations in the golf lifestyle space, including a recent announcement as the official automotive partner of Malbon Golf.

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  • In addition to the ambassador program, Lexus' strategic golf partnership strategy focuses on opportunities that reach key brand audiences through integrations in the golf lifestyle space, including a recent announcement as the official automotive partner of Malbon Golf.
  • "With each addition to our golf ambassador roster, we're breathing new life into the Lexus golf program, and we're excited for Will to introduce the Lexus brand to new audiences and young people around the world."
  • "As a Lexus owner and fan of the brand, I'm honored to partner with Lexus and be a part of their roster of golf champions," said Will Zalatoris.
  • Will Zalatoris grew up in San Francisco, California, where he honed his golf game at the California Golf Club.

Spencer Fane Enters Nation’s Second Largest Legal Market with Patent Litigation Group

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수요일, 2월 28, 2024

The trio joins the firm’s growing Intellectual Property practice while also giving Spencer Fane a foothold in the second-largest legal market in the U.S.

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  • The trio joins the firm’s growing Intellectual Property practice while also giving Spencer Fane a foothold in the second-largest legal market in the U.S.
  • The group joins a Spencer Fane IP team that possesses both the technical knowledge and legal experience necessary to protect inventors, entrepreneurs, and businesses of all sizes.
  • She has litigated patent cases for over 20 years, including as co-lead counsel in over ten lawsuits that went to trial.
  • Holley has managed all aspects of patent litigation including pre-filing diligence, claim construction, fact and expert discovery, dispositive motions, and trial.

Industry-Leading Employment Litigators Tritia Murata and David Zins Join Davis Wright Tremaine in Los Angeles

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화요일, 3월 5, 2024

In a significant expansion of the firm’s national employment law practice, Davis Wright Tremaine LLP has added two renowned litigators to its team.

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  • In a significant expansion of the firm’s national employment law practice, Davis Wright Tremaine LLP has added two renowned litigators to its team.
  • Tritia M. Murata and David P. Zins have joined the firm as partners in Los Angeles, advancing the firm’s strategic growth in California.
  • They join a Davis Wright employment team that is one of the largest in the country, with nearly 100 lawyers, including 28 in Los Angeles.
  • Murata and Zins were both included in the 2023 Los Angeles Business Journal list of Leaders of Influence: Labor & Employment Attorneys.

Ducera Partners Continues to Strengthen its Restructuring Group with Appointment of Mike Genereux as a Partner

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월요일, 2월 26, 2024

Ducera Partners (“Ducera” or the “Firm”), a leading investment bank, today announced that Mike Genereux has joined the Firm as a Partner within its restructuring group.

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  • Ducera Partners (“Ducera” or the “Firm”), a leading investment bank, today announced that Mike Genereux has joined the Firm as a Partner within its restructuring group.
  • Prior to joining Ducera, Mr. Genereux served as a Managing Director in the restructuring group at Piper Sandler.
  • Before that he was a Partner at Perella Weinberg Partners and a Partner at PJT Partners, where he also served on the firm’s management committee.
  • Prior to those roles, Mr. Genereux was a Senior Managing Director at Blackstone in the firm’s restructuring group.

BostonGene Bolsters Leadership Team to Accelerate Innovation and Growth

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목요일, 2월 22, 2024

"On behalf of the BostonGene Board of Directors, I am thrilled to welcome Joe, Mark, and Ned to our team," said Andrew Feinberg, President and CEO of BostonGene.

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  • "On behalf of the BostonGene Board of Directors, I am thrilled to welcome Joe, Mark, and Ned to our team," said Andrew Feinberg, President and CEO of BostonGene.
  • Dr. Lennerz received an MD and a PhD in molecular medicine from the University of Erlangen, Germany.
  • "I am delighted to join BostonGene at such a pivotal moment in its trajectory.
  • In addition to BostonGene, Ned is a board member at RingCentral and Beyond Meat.

Perfect Corp. Goes West with the Expansion of the Global Beauty & Fashion Tech Forum, Inviting Attendees to Discover the Magic of Beautiful AI

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화요일, 2월 20, 2024

This year’s theme, “The Magic of Beautiful AI”, will highlight the many ways AI technology is transforming the consumer experience and bringing personalization to shoppers across beauty, fashion, skincare and beyond.

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  • This year’s theme, “The Magic of Beautiful AI”, will highlight the many ways AI technology is transforming the consumer experience and bringing personalization to shoppers across beauty, fashion, skincare and beyond.
  • Goes West with the Expansion of the Global Beauty & Fashion Tech Forum, Inviting Attendees to Discover the Magic of Beautiful AI (Graphic: Business Wire)
    Admission to the event is free, however advanced registration is required and space is limited.
  • To register, visit: https://www.perfectcorp.com/business/global-beauty-tech-forum
    This year’s West Coast Global Beauty & Fashion Tech Forum will feature an insightful afternoon of programming including a keynote presentation by Perfect Corp.
  • For more information on the West Coast Global Beauty & Fashion Tech Forum, visit https://www.perfectcorp.com/business/global-beauty-tech-forum
    West Coast Beauty and Fashion Tech Forum Speaker Sessions:
    Beautiful AI Keynote from Perfect Corp.