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LUNGevity Foundation Announces $1.2M in Lung Cancer Workforce Development Research Awards

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Wednesday, November 1, 2023
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WASHINGTON, Nov. 1, 2023 /PRNewswire/ -- LUNGevity Foundation, the nation's leading lung cancer-focused nonprofit organization, is proud to continue its multifaceted investment in the thoracic oncology workforce by announcing the recipients of four awards — the Career Development Award, the VA Research Scholar Award, the Health Equity and Inclusiveness Research Fellow Award, and the ASTRO-LUNGevity Residents/Fellows in Radiation Oncology Seed Grant. 

Key Points: 
  • "Progress in lung cancer research is only possible with a vibrant and diverse thoracic oncology workforce," notes Upal Basu Roy, PhD, MPH, executive director, LUNGevity Research.
  • LUNGevity Foundation is honored to partner with the Lung Cancer Initiative (LCI) to co-fund Dr. LoPiccolo's project on the genomics of young-onset lung cancer.
  • The Lung Cancer Initiative is a leading nonprofit in North Carolina that connects the lung cancer community with the research and medical community.
  • LUNGevity's 2023 VA Research Scholar Award recipient is:
    Lung cancer screening (LCS) provides an important opportunity to find lung cancer early when it is the most treatable.

Infleqtion Names Dr. Marco Palumbo as Director of Business Development in the United Kingdom

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Monday, October 2, 2023
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OXFORD, England, Oct. 2, 2023 /PRNewswire/ -- Infleqtion, the world's quantum information company, today announced the appointment of Dr. Marco Palumbo to Director of Business Development, UK. Dr. Palumbo joins Infleqtion from Innovate UK, a non-departmental funding delivery agency of the British Government, where he served as Innovation Lead in the Quantum Technologies Challenge team, a unit responsible for more than £200m of investment in the quantum industry in the United Kingdom (UK) to date.

Key Points: 
  • OXFORD, England, Oct. 2, 2023 /PRNewswire/ -- Infleqtion , the world's quantum information company, today announced the appointment of Dr. Marco Palumbo to Director of Business Development, UK.
  • He will also develop and launch the next evolution of Infleqtion's growth strategy and foster relationships with potential customers across both public and private industries.
  • "I'm proud to welcome Dr. Marco Palumbo as the Director of Business Development at Infleqtion UK," said Scott Faris, CEO of Infleqtion.
  • "This is a time of rapid growth and development for both Infleqtion and the broader quantum industry," said Dr. Marco Palumbo, Director of Business Development, Infleqtion UK.

Gambling.com Group Welcomes Legalization of Online Sports Betting In North Carolina

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Wednesday, June 14, 2023
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Gambling.com Group stands ready to apply its proven formula in North Carolina to help residents and visitors identify, assess and access the online sportsbooks that will be regulated by the NC Lottery. The Group helps licensed online gambling operators acquire players through its portfolio of websites, including Gambling.com, Bookies.com, RotoWire.com and the soon-to-launch, Casinos.com, as well as state-specific websites like BetCarolina.com -- which the Group launched in March 2022 to help residents find up-to-date information on NC-specific sports betting topics such as legislative updates, breaking news about the push for regulation and betting coverage of local teams – as well as through the Charlotte Observer, Raleigh News & Observer and the Durham Herald-Sun via the Group’s media partnership with The McClatchy Company.

Key Points: 
  • Gambling.com Group Limited (Nasdaq: GAMB) (“Gambling.com Group” or the “Group”), a leading provider of player acquisition services for the regulated global online gambling industry, today noted the signing of House Bill 347 to allow legal, regulated online sports betting across North Carolina – becoming the 28th state to do so.
  • The legalization of online sports betting in North Carolina is a highlight for Gambling.com Group’s co-founders and Charlotte natives, Charles Gillespie and Kevin McCrystle, who during their time at UNC Chapel Hill started the business that would become Gambling.com Group in 2006.
  • Our journey to building one of the world’s leading online gambling performance marketing companies has now come full circle with the legalization of online sports betting in North Carolina.
  • “After traveling all around the world helping to expand regulated betting markets, it is amazing to finally be home in North Carolina and have access to legal online sports betting,” said McCrystle.

NFHA and UrbanGeekz Partner to Raise Awareness about Inaugural Tech Equity Hackathon

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Tuesday, May 9, 2023
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WASHINGTON, May 9, 2023 /PRNewswire/ -- The National Fair Housing Alliance (NFHA) has partnered with UrbanGeekz as it kicks off promotions for its inaugural Tech Equity Hackathon , scheduled for June 16 –18 in Washington, D.C.

Key Points: 
  • WASHINGTON, May 9, 2023 /PRNewswire/ -- The National Fair Housing Alliance (NFHA) has partnered with UrbanGeekz as it kicks off promotions for its inaugural Tech Equity Hackathon , scheduled for June 16 –18 in Washington, D.C.
  • Individuals with diverse academic backgrounds, ranging from degrees in STEM-based fields to the social sciences, are encouraged to apply.
  • The Tech Equity Hackathon is a unique opportunity for technologists, tech enthusiasts, problem-solvers, and social entrepreneurs to come up with practical solutions to make a real social impact.
  • The NFHA and UrbanGeekz partnership is a multifaceted campaign to raise awareness and spread the word about the Tech Equity Hackathon .

Lilly Plans to Invest Additional $450 million at Manufacturing Site in Research Triangle Park

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Tuesday, January 24, 2023
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INDIANAPOLIS, Jan. 24, 2023 /PRNewswire/ -- Eli Lilly and Company (NYSE: LLY) today announced plans to invest an additional $450 million and create at least 100 new jobs to expand its manufacturing capacity at the company's Research Triangle Park facility. The expansion includes additional parenteral filling, device assembly and packaging capacity to support an increased demand for Lilly's incretin products that treat diabetes.

Key Points: 
  • INDIANAPOLIS, Jan. 24, 2023 /PRNewswire/ -- Eli Lilly and Company (NYSE: LLY) today announced plans to invest an additional $450 million and create at least 100 new jobs to expand its manufacturing capacity at the company's Research Triangle Park facility.
  • "Expanding our operations at Research Triangle Park will accelerate the rate at which we can produce medicines that patients rely on to address serious health challenges like diabetes.
  • Since 2020, Lilly has committed roughly $4 billion to new manufacturing facilities in North Carolina, including $1.7 billion for the development and expansion of its site at Research Triangle Park.
  • The company anticipates initial production at Research Triangle Park to begin this year, with preparations for inspections by the FDA ongoing.

Associa Carolinas Raises More Than $30,000 To Support Durham Police Department Community Outreach Program

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Monday, October 31, 2022
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Associa Carolinas hosted the event in partnership with Carolina Arbors, a 1,300-home community managed by Associa Carolinas.

Key Points: 
  • Associa Carolinas hosted the event in partnership with Carolina Arbors, a 1,300-home community managed by Associa Carolinas.
  • Donations raised at the BBF annual charitable event will help fund a series of community outreach programs.
  • Our residents are passionate in their support of Durhams law enforcement and first responders, said Associa Carolinas recreation director Amy Grube.
  • Associa Carolinas is equally proud to support community outreach initiatives that help ensure the safety of our community partners and residents.

Lingoda Announces Appointment of New CEO

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Thursday, September 15, 2022
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MIAMI, Sept. 15, 2022 (GLOBE NEWSWIRE) -- Lingoda, one of the top global online language schools, today announced that Dominic Rowell has been named as Chief Executive Officer.

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  • MIAMI, Sept. 15, 2022 (GLOBE NEWSWIRE) -- Lingoda, one of the top global online language schools, today announced that Dominic Rowell has been named as Chief Executive Officer.
  • At Vue, Rowell was responsible for screen content, e-commerce, pricing, B2B sales, retail and marketing across the Vue International Group.
  • I look forward to working closely with Dom to ensure Lingoda makes a positive impact for all stakeholders, including Lingoda's customers, our people, and society," said Matt Goldberg, Chairperson of the Lingoda board.
  • "I am very excited to be joining the Lingoda team," said Rowell.

A Former Global President at ManpowerGroup David Arkless appointed as Chairman of The Board at Joblio.

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Thursday, June 30, 2022
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AVENTURA, Fla., June 30, 2022 /PRNewswire/ -- Joblio is honored and pleased to announce the appointment of David Arkless as Chairman of the Board.

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  • AVENTURA, Fla., June 30, 2022 /PRNewswire/ -- Joblio is honored and pleased to announce the appointment of David Arkless as Chairman of the Board.
  • A former Global President at ManpowerGroup, International President at CDI Corporation and Director at Hewlett-Packard Europe, David has served as a Board Member of UNHCR and the IOM and is currently a Professor at the University of Durham.
  • Mr. Arkless has been an advisor to the US Department of State, various EU Departments and Governments, including the UK, China, Vietnam and the KSA.
  • Jon Purzhansky, CEO and co-founder of Joblio, Inc, congratulated David Arkless: " David Arkless is a recognized expert in cross-border employment that brings the knowledge and understanding of the global humancapital management landscape.

Digivault Appoints Greg Vosper as Chief Commercial Officer

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Thursday, June 23, 2022
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LONDON, June 23, 2022 /PRNewswire/ -- Digivault -- the custody business that forms part of EQONEX Limited (NASDAQ: EQOS) ("EQONEX" or the "Company"), a digital assets financial services company, today announced the appointment of Greg Vosper as Chief Commercial Officer. Vosper will sit on the Digivault Leadership Team.

Key Points: 
  • Vosper will lead business development, partnerships and sales strategy for the digital asset custody business
    LONDON, June 23, 2022 /PRNewswire/ --Digivault --the custody business that forms part ofEQONEX Limited (NASDAQ: EQOS) ("EQONEX" or the "Company"), a digital assets financial services company, today announced the appointment of Greg Vosper as Chief Commercial Officer.
  • As Chief Commercial Officer, Vosper will be responsible for driving business development, partnerships and sales strategy for Digivault.
  • Prior to joining Digivault, Vosper was Director of Strategic Partnerships at Zodia Custody.
  • Robert Cooper, Digivault CEO, added: "I'm delighted that Greg is joining our team at this pivotal moment for Digivault.

Blueprint for Smart Cities, a Research by ztudium citiesabc indexdna and Durham University, Proposes a New Social Contract for Cities and Society

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Monday, March 28, 2022
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LONDON, March 28, 2022 /PRNewswire/ -- As cities continue to grow in both size and population, redefining human interaction along the way, a framework for human-centric smart city ecosystems has become critical. The urban population is expected to grow around 7 billion by 2050 and, while this brings immense opportunities, it also creates huge challenges. In such a scenario, the need of the hour is to create inclusive, safe, resilient, and sustainable cities. Cities need to become smarter, bring all stakeholders together, and utilise the latest technological innovation.

Key Points: 
  • The "Blueprint for Smart Cities" lays out the foundation of a new social contract based on inclusivity, safety, resilience and sustainability in the cities of the future.
  • The research was led by ztudium citiesabc indexdna and the University of Durham, in partnership with University of Surrey, Big Innovation Centre and others.
  • The "Blueprint for Smart Cities" redesigns the current model to provide a new social contract with humans at the core.
  • The Blueprint for Smart Cities is an approach based on the intersection of human and technological aspects of development.