Yale University

Desta and The Great Mystery

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Monday, February 26, 2024
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SAN JOSE, Calif., Feb. 26, 2024 /PRNewswire/ -- Today, Falcon Press International announces the release of Getty Ambau's fifth volume of the Desta novel series, Desta and The Great Mystery.

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  • SAN JOSE, Calif., Feb. 26, 2024 /PRNewswire/ -- Today, Falcon Press International announces the release of Getty Ambau's fifth volume of the Desta novel series, Desta and The Great Mystery.
  • After high school, Desta was set to study medicine in Bulgaria and search for the shekel.
  • A friend hastily finds him the college and the benefactors, and Desta travels westward across the globe from Ethiopia to America.
  • "Desta and the Great Mystery, together with the previous four installments of the Desta series, constitute must-read, first-class literature."

Equitable Breakthroughs in Medicine Development Reaches Next Phase Driving Diversity in Clinical Trials in Georgia, South Carolina, Tennessee, and Texas

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Monday, February 26, 2024
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NEW HAVEN, Conn., Feb. 26, 2024 /PRNewswire/ -- Equitable Breakthroughs in Medicine Development (EQBMED), led by Yale School of Medicine, Morehouse School of Medicine, the Research Centers in Minority Institutions Coordinating Center (RCMI) at Morehouse School of Medicine, and Vanderbilt University Medical Center, is a partnership bringing clinical trial sites closer to the community to further equity and access for diverse populations. Today, EQBMED announced the selection of the first four Learning Phase sites, moving the needle closer to a scalable and sustainable clinical trial model in historically underserved communities. The partnerships include:

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  • Today, EQBMED announced the selection of the first four Learning Phase sites, moving the needle closer to a scalable and sustainable clinical trial model in historically underserved communities.
  • The program works to increase awareness of clinical trials, address misinformation and historical mistrust, while ensuring the trial is easily accessible.
  • The EQBMED partnership meets sites where they are, building on their strengths and capabilities to become sustainable within the clinical trial ecosystem.
  • "EQBMED is making real progress towards equitable access to clinical trials and enhancing these sites with needed resources."

Annexus, Athene and Barclays Celebrate the 10th Anniversary of the Shiller Barclays CAPE Series of Indices

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Monday, February 26, 2024
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SCOTTSDALE, Ariz., Feb. 26, 2024 /PRNewswire/ -- Annexus, one of the nation's leading independent developers of financial and insurance products, along with Athene, a leading provider of index-linked annuities, and Barclays, a global corporate and investment bank, are excited to announce the 10th anniversary of the Shiller Barclays CAPE® indices: the Shiller Barclays CAPE® US Sector Risk Controlled 10% USD Total Return Index (Shiller Barclays CAPE® 10 Index), the Shiller Barclays CAPE® Allocator 6 Index, and the Shiller Barclays Global Index.

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  • SCOTTSDALE, Ariz., Feb. 26, 2024 /PRNewswire/ -- Annexus, one of the nation's leading independent developers of financial and insurance products, along with Athene, a leading provider of index-linked annuities, and Barclays, a global corporate and investment bank, are excited to announce the 10th anniversary of the Shiller Barclays CAPE® indices: the Shiller Barclays CAPE® US Sector Risk Controlled 10% USD Total Return Index (Shiller Barclays CAPE® 10 Index), the Shiller Barclays CAPE® Allocator 6 Index, and the Shiller Barclays Global Index.
  • "We are proud to celebrate this milestone with Prof. Shiller, Barclays and Athene."
  • Ron Shurts, CEO | Co-Founder Annexus
    Annexus, Athene and Barclays brought the Shiller Barclays CAPE® 10 Index to the fixed indexed annuity market on Feb. 5, 2014.
  • Since the launch of the Shiller Barclays CAPE® 10 Index, $6.2 billion in account value has been allocated to the three Shiller Barclays CAPE® indices.1 The Shiller Barclays CAPE® 10 Index, one of the first smart beta indices available in a fixed indexed annuity, returned an 8.81% annualized return over the last decade.2

United Imaging Showcases AI-Driven Innovations and Expands European Presence at ECR 2024

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Friday, February 23, 2024
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VIENNA, Feb. 23, 2024 /PRNewswire/ -- United Imaging, a global leader in medical technology, is showcasing its full portfolio of AI-empowered innovations at the European Society of Radiology (ECR) 2024 in Vienna, Austria.

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  • VIENNA, Feb. 23, 2024 /PRNewswire/ -- United Imaging, a global leader in medical technology, is showcasing its full portfolio of AI-empowered innovations at the European Society of Radiology (ECR) 2024 in Vienna, Austria.
  • At United Imaging, all our innovations are AI-driven, enhancing clinical workflows and supporting diverse scenarios, solidifying our commitment to delivering value to the global medical community.
  • In five years, United Imaging has introduced hundreds of systems and reached 16 European countries, offering efficient and professional service.
  • Highlighting the growth at ECR 2024, United Imaging will feature the uMR Jupiter 5T (not CE marked in EU) at ECR 2024, a revolutionary whole-body 5T MRI system.

Groq® Welcomes Harvard Professor Youngme Moon to Board of Directors

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Tuesday, February 20, 2024
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MOUNTAIN VIEW, Calif., Feb. 20, 2024 /PRNewswire/ -- Groq®, a generative artificial intelligence (AI) solutions company and the creator of the LPU™ Inference Engine, has added Harvard Professor Youngme Moon to its board of directors, giving brand a seat at the table. In addition to Groq CEO and Founder Jonathan Ross and Professor Moon, the Groq board includes Jay Zaveri of Social Capital, Ford Tamer of Francisco Partners, and Andy Rappaport of Skyline Public Works.

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  • MOUNTAIN VIEW, Calif., Feb. 20, 2024 /PRNewswire/ -- Groq® , a generative artificial intelligence (AI) solutions company and the creator of the LPU™ Inference Engine, has added Harvard Professor Youngme Moon to its board of directors, giving brand a seat at the table.
  • Groq® has added Harvard Professor Youngme Moon to its board of directors, giving brand a seat at the table.
  • Professor Moon serves on the board of Mastercard, Unilever, Warby Parker, and Sweetgreen, as well as several early-stage startups.
  • "Youngme brings the broad marketing expertise to the Groq board of directors that is needed in a rapidly changing market, like AI," said Ross.

Ligand Pharmaceuticals Expands Senior Leadership Team with Two Key Hires

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Friday, February 16, 2024
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Ligand Pharmaceuticals Incorporated (Nasdaq: LGND) today announced it has appointed Richard Baxter to the role of Senior Vice President of Investment Operations, and Karen Reeves, M.D., to Senior Vice President of Clinical Strategy and Investments.

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  • Ligand Pharmaceuticals Incorporated (Nasdaq: LGND) today announced it has appointed Richard Baxter to the role of Senior Vice President of Investment Operations, and Karen Reeves, M.D., to Senior Vice President of Clinical Strategy and Investments.
  • “Rich and Karen strengthen our commercial and clinical bench, better positioning us to capitalize on this exciting period in the life sciences industry,” said Todd Davis, CEO of Ligand.
  • “These appointments are the latest in Ligand’s initiative to enhance and scale our deal capabilities by selectively adding new talent.
  • He also served as co-head of the healthcare team at Hayfin Capital Management LLP, which deployed $1.4 billion in capital over four years.

Covenant Clearinghouse Engages Prominent Attorney Lawrence S. Robbins of Friedman Kaplan

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Wednesday, February 14, 2024
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AUSTIN, Texas, Feb. 14, 2024 /PRNewswire/ -- Covenant Clearinghouse, the nation's largest trustee and servicer of real estate assessments, is pleased to announce that it has retained Lawrence S. Robbins, of the firm Friedman Kaplan, to represent the company in the Fifth Circuit Court of Appeals.

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  • AUSTIN, Texas, Feb. 14, 2024 /PRNewswire/ -- Covenant Clearinghouse, the nation's largest trustee and servicer of real estate assessments, is pleased to announce that it has retained Lawrence S. Robbins, of the firm Friedman Kaplan, to represent the company in the Fifth Circuit Court of Appeals.
  • Larry clerked for the Honorable John Gibbons of the U.S. Court of Appeals for the Third Circuit, and served as an Assistant U.S. Attorney for the Eastern District of New York, an Assistant to the U.S.
  • Solicitor General, and an Associate Independent Counsel, and was a partner in the Washington, D.C. office of Mayer Brown LLP.
  • His virtually unrivaled appellate experience includes arguing 20 cases before the U.S. Supreme Court (most recently Ruan v. U.S., No.

FHLBank San Francisco Names Beerling, Risdon, and Whitsett to Affordable Housing Advisory Council

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Wednesday, February 14, 2024
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SAN FRANCISCO, Feb. 14, 2024 (GLOBE NEWSWIRE) -- The Federal Home Loan Bank of San Francisco (FHLBank San Francisco) is pleased to announce the appointment of Maryann Beerling, Mee Heh Risdon and Andrea Whitsett to its Affordable Housing Advisory Council (Advisory Council).

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  • SAN FRANCISCO, Feb. 14, 2024 (GLOBE NEWSWIRE) -- The Federal Home Loan Bank of San Francisco (FHLBank San Francisco) is pleased to announce the appointment of Maryann Beerling, Mee Heh Risdon and Andrea Whitsett to its Affordable Housing Advisory Council (Advisory Council).
  • The Advisory Council provides FHLBank San Francisco with expert guidance on affordable housing and economic development issues.
  • She has over 25 years of experience working with nonprofits and government agencies in affordable housing and project development.
  • During her career, she has worked on all aspects of affordable housing including feasibility analysis, acquisitions, planning, and project management.

Prodapt Appoints Senior Industry Leader Manish Vyas to the Board as Executive Director

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Wednesday, February 14, 2024
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Prodapt, the largest and fastest growing specialized company focused on the Connectedness industry, today announced the appointment of senior industry leader Manish Vyas to the Board as Executive Director.

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  • Prodapt, the largest and fastest growing specialized company focused on the Connectedness industry, today announced the appointment of senior industry leader Manish Vyas to the Board as Executive Director.
  • View the full release here: https://www.businesswire.com/news/home/20240213734047/en/
    Manish Vyas, Executive Director and Board Member, Prodapt (Photo: Business Wire)
    With an impressive 23-year tenure at Tech Mahindra, Manish Vyas left an indelible mark as President of the Communications, Media, and Entertainment (CME) business, alongside leadership roles as CEO of Network Services and BPO business units.
  • In addition, as COO for strategic businesses like Experience Design & Digital Engineering, Manish mentored & provided strategic guidance to drive industry-leading growth.
  • At Prodapt, Manish will guide the leadership team to drive strategic initiatives, reinforcing Prodapt’s position at the forefront of the industry and propelling its growth trajectory even further.

Vote Run Lead Strengthens Political Team and Expands Vote Run Lead Action Arm in Preparation for 2024 Elections

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Monday, February 12, 2024
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These moves set the stage for the 2024 election cycle and what could be a paradigm-shifting political year.

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  • These moves set the stage for the 2024 election cycle and what could be a paradigm-shifting political year.
  • “Vote Run Lead, our educational arm, was founded in 2014 with a passion and purpose to invite, uplift and train women to run for office,” noted Sabrina Shulman, chief political officer for Vote Run Lead and Vote Run Lead Action.
  • “Vote Run Lead Action was born out of the need to provide deeper resources throughout the political journey.
  • As a nonpartisan, values-forward and mission-driven organization, Vote Run Lead Action recruits and trains women to run for their statehouses, drives the conversation on key issues affecting women’s equal representation in government, and promotes and defends democracy.