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The American Diabetes Association Announces 2023 Pathway to Stop Diabetes Grant Recipients

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화요일, 1월 31, 2023
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ARLINGTON, Va., Jan. 31, 2023 /PRNewswire/ -- Today, the American Diabetes Association® (ADA) announced the two winners of the Pathway to Stop Diabetes® (Pathway) grants, a five-year grant to support breakthroughs in translational science, clinical science, technology, care, and potential cures in the field of diabetes.

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  • ARLINGTON, Va., Jan. 31, 2023 /PRNewswire/ -- Today, the American Diabetes Association® (ADA) announced the two winners of the Pathway to Stop Diabetes® (Pathway) grants, a five-year grant to support breakthroughs in translational science, clinical science, technology, care, and potential cures in the field of diabetes.
  • The ADA is proud to support these individuals and their potential to change the face of diabetes care since 2014.
  • "Our Pathway to Stop Diabetes grants create an environment of success for awardees and provides them with the autonomy, resources, and guidance needed to pioneer the next historic advancement in diabetes care.
  • To learn about past and current Pathway award recipients, visit Pathway to Stop Diabetes.

Mount Sinai Researchers Awarded $12 Million NIH Grant to Create a Center to Unravel Novel Causes of Food Allergy & Atopic Dermatitis That Uses a Systems Biology Approach

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목요일, 1월 26, 2023
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NEW YORK, Jan. 26, 2023 /PRNewswire-PRWeb/ -- Mount Sinai researchers have been awarded $12 million over five years by the National Institutes of Health to create a center to elucidate novel causes of, and contributing factors to, food allergies and atopic dermatitis.

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  • Mount Sinai researchers have been awarded $12 million over five years by the National Institutes of Health to create a center to elucidate novel causes of, and contributing factors to, food allergies and atopic dermatitis.
  • The Systems Biology of Early Atopy (SunBEAm) Analysis and Bioinformatics Center intends to develop a better understanding of allergy development.
  • NEW YORK, Jan. 26, 2023 /PRNewswire-PRWeb/ -- Mount Sinai researchers have been awarded $12 million over five years by the National Institutes of Health to create a center to elucidate novel causes of, and contributing factors to, food allergies and atopic dermatitis.
  • The Systems Biology of Early Atopy (SunBEAm) Analysis and Bioinformatics Center intends to develop a better understanding of allergy development.

American Oncology Network Appoints New Board of Managers Members, Announces Resignation of Two Members

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화요일, 1월 24, 2023
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Douglas Heldreth, MD , Vipul Patel, MD , and Shalin R. Shah, DO , will continue to serve as members of AON’s Board of Managers.

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  • Douglas Heldreth, MD , Vipul Patel, MD , and Shalin R. Shah, DO , will continue to serve as members of AON’s Board of Managers.
  • Divers and Dr. Wright-Browne to our board,” said AON Chief Executive Officer Todd Schonherz .
  • “I am honored to be selected to join the AON Board of Managers,” said Divers.
  • Dr. Orman and Dr. Spitz had served on the Board of Managers since AON’s founding in 2018.

Stacey Jennings is recognized by Continental Who's Who

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월요일, 1월 16, 2023
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LEXINGTON, N.C., Jan. 16, 2023 /PRNewswire/ -- Stacey Jennings is being recognized by Continental Who's Who as a Distinguished Healthcare Professional for her contributions as a Registered Nurse and Case Manager with Cone Health.

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  • LEXINGTON, N.C., Jan. 16, 2023 /PRNewswire/ -- Stacey Jennings is being recognized by Continental Who's Who as a Distinguished Healthcare Professional for her contributions as a Registered Nurse and Case Manager with Cone Health.
  • Ms. Jennings has certifications as a rehabilitation registered nurse, and a brain injury specialist.
  • Ms. Jennings began her career as a cosmetologist, and decided toward a more fulfilling and rewarding profession in healthcare.
  • In the future, Ms. Jennings hopes to become debt free and visit her youngest daughter at her new home in Texas.

CIC Health Elevates Rachel Wilson to Chief Executive Officer

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금요일, 1월 13, 2023
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CIC Health, a public health company, today announced that its Board has elevated Rachel Wilson to the role of Chief Executive Officer.

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  • CIC Health, a public health company, today announced that its Board has elevated Rachel Wilson to the role of Chief Executive Officer.
  • “Rachel joined CIC Health’s leadership team during a pivotal time in the pandemic, before we even had approved vaccines.
  • Rowe continues to serve as the CEO of the Cambridge Innovation Center (CIC), the innovation campus operator which spun out CIC Health.
  • Prior to her role at CIC Health, Wilson served as the Chief Operating Officer at Atrius Health where she provided overall strategic direction and operational oversight for clinical service lines.

2U and edX Celebrate 50,000 Online Degree Program Graduates

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화요일, 1월 10, 2023
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LANHAM, Md., Jan. 10, 2023 /PRNewswire/ -- 2U, Inc. (Nasdaq: TWOU), the parent company of leading global online learning platform edX, today announced that over 50,000 learners have graduated from its university partners' online degree programs. 2U and edX currently power over 180 undergraduate and graduate programs from 36 university partners, supporting high-quality online education that improves accessibility and outcomes for students around the globe.

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  • 36 university partners offer over 180 online degree programs to improve quality, access, and outcomes in higher education
    LANHAM, Md., Jan. 10, 2023 /PRNewswire/ -- 2U, Inc. (Nasdaq: TWOU), the parent company of leading global online learning platform edX, today announced that over 50,000 learners have graduated from its university partners' online degree programs.
  • 2U and edX currently power over 180 undergraduate and graduate programs from 36 university partners, supporting high-quality online education that improves accessibility and outcomes for students around the globe.
  • According to 2U's 2021 transparency report , its partners' online degree programs have a 73% graduation rate.
  • In 2022, 2U announced a significant update to its degree partnership model to support a wider array of programs and institutions through the edX platform.

Peter Casey Joins Hamilton Zanze as Managing Director to Lead Capital Markets Initiatives

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화요일, 1월 10, 2023
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SAN FRANCISCO, Jan. 10, 2023 /PRNewswire/ -- Peter Casey has joined Hamilton Zanze Real Estate Investments (HZ) , a San Francisco-based real estate investment firm focused on multifamily properties, as Managing Director – Capital Markets.

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  • SAN FRANCISCO, Jan. 10, 2023 /PRNewswire/ -- Peter Casey has joined Hamilton Zanze Real Estate Investments (HZ) , a San Francisco-based real estate investment firm focused on multifamily properties, as Managing Director – Capital Markets.
  • Casey's relationship with HZ's leadership team goes back nearly a decade, including professional collaborations with Founding Principal Tony Zanze and CEO Kurt Houtkooper.
  • "As Hamilton Zanze has evolved, and with my specific expertise with institutional capital, the timing is right for us to work together," said Casey.
  • Prior to joining HZ, he was Managing Director – Capital Markets and Fund Partner with Sack Capital Partners, a San Francisco-based real estate investment firm.

True You Weight Loss Announces First Patient Enrolled in Ablate Weight Study Trial

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화요일, 11월 29, 2022
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True You Weight Loss has enrolled the first patient in the nation in a groundbreaking study to investigate the effects of gastric fundus ablation combined with Endoscopic Sleeve Gastroplasty (ESG) for the management of obesity.

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  • True You Weight Loss has enrolled the first patient in the nation in a groundbreaking study to investigate the effects of gastric fundus ablation combined with Endoscopic Sleeve Gastroplasty (ESG) for the management of obesity.
  • True You Weight Loss is still enrolling patients who live in the Triangle, N.C. region, and patients will be compensated for their time.
  • For more information about this and other active research studies at True You Weight Loss, please visit https://trueyouweightloss.com/research/ .
  • About True You Weight Loss, PLLC
    Founded by Dr. Christopher McGowan, True You Weight Loss, PLLC is the nations first dedicated endobariatric weight loss center.

AACE and Partner Organizations to hold an 'Equal Education Rights for All' Rally on October 30, 2022, to support Students for Fair Admissions' lawsuits against Harvard and University of North Carolina at Chapel Hill

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화요일, 10월 25, 2022
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WASHINGTON, Oct. 25, 2022 /PRNewswire/ -- On Sunday October 30, 2022, parents, students and community members from Asian American Coalition for Education (AACE) and its partner organizations will hold an "Equal Education Rights for All" Rally in front of the U.S. Supreme Court to support landmark lawsuits by Students for Fair Admissions (SFFA) against Harvard University and the University of North Carolina at Chapel Hill (UNC) against their anti-Asian discriminatory admission practices.

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  • "We are standing up for equal rights and opportunity and against racism and discrimination.
  • In the 21st century, higher education institutions including Harvard, UNC and other colleges nationwide discriminate against Asian American students.
  • This systemic discrimination has represented a blow to the values of the American Dream for so many Asian American students and their families.
  • Planned speakers include Asian American students, parents and supporters, as well as equal education rights leaders.

Alzheimer's Association Names Dr. Joanne Pike its Next Chief Executive Officer

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월요일, 10월 17, 2022
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CHICAGO, Oct. 17, 2022 /PRNewswire/ -- Joanne Pike, DrPH, current president of the Alzheimer's Association, the leading voluntary health organization in Alzheimer's care, support and research, will become the organization's chief executive officer in January 2023. She will be responsible for delivery of all services to achieve the organization's vision of a world without Alzheimer's and all other dementia. Dr. Pike will succeed Harry Johns, as outlined in an earlier announcement, who has served as the Association's CEO since 2005. Under Johns' leadership, the Alzheimer's public health crisis became a global priority.

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  • CHICAGO, Oct. 17, 2022 /PRNewswire/ -- Joanne Pike, DrPH, current president of the Alzheimer's Association, the leading voluntary health organization in Alzheimer's care, support and research, will become the organization's chief executive officer in January 2023.
  • Sarah Lorance, chair of the Alzheimer's Association Board of Directors, noted the board unanimously agreed on the decision to elevate Dr. Pike to chief executive officer, signaling full, ongoing commitment to the succession plan Johns announced in 2021.
  • "With the elevation of Joanne to chief executive officer, I am confident we will continue to speed such critical advances and ultimately win the fight to end Alzheimer's and all other dementia.
  • Previously, Dr. Pike served as chief strategy officer of the Association, guiding the implementation of the strategic plan throughout the organization.