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Two MJH Life Sciences™ Publications Sponsor Student Award at 70th Los Angeles County Science and Engineering Fair

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Monday, July 13, 2020

Spectroscopy and LCGC , two MJH Life Sciences publications, are proud to announce that Lydia Neguse, a junior at California Academy of Mathematics and Science School in Carson, won the 2020 Most Outstanding Female in Chemistry or Chemical Analysis award at the Los Angeles County Science and Engineering Fair, held virtually Friday, March 20.

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  • Spectroscopy and LCGC , two MJH Life Sciences publications, are proud to announce that Lydia Neguse, a junior at California Academy of Mathematics and Science School in Carson, won the 2020 Most Outstanding Female in Chemistry or Chemical Analysis award at the Los Angeles County Science and Engineering Fair, held virtually Friday, March 20.
  • We are so honored to be part of the Los Angeles County Science and Engineering Fair this year, Mike Hennessy Jr., president and CEO of MJH Life Sciences, said.
  • The award was given for the most outstanding project in chemistry or chemical analysis by a female student in grades 9-12.
  • In her winning project, Neguse worked to characterize the chemical compounds of STO and LSAT.

The Fascination of "Science": Gerda Henkel Prize 2020 Goes to Historian of Science Prof. Lorraine Daston

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Tuesday, June 23, 2020

DSSELDORF, Germany, June 23, 2020 /PRNewswire/ -- Renowned historian of science Prof. Lorraine Jenifer Daston has been awarded the Gerda Henkel Prize 2020.

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  • DSSELDORF, Germany, June 23, 2020 /PRNewswire/ -- Renowned historian of science Prof. Lorraine Jenifer Daston has been awarded the Gerda Henkel Prize 2020.
  • Lorraine Daston, until 2019 Director of the Max Planck Institute for the History of Science in Berlin, will receive the prize on 17 May 2021 in Dsseldorf.
  • The Gerda Henkel Prize comes with prize money of 100,000 euros.
  • For aninterview with Lorraine Daston on the occasion of her being awarded the Gerda Henkel Prize please click the Gerda Henkel Foundation's L.I.S.A.

Oppenheimer & Co. Inc. Expands Life Sciences Research Team With Addition Of Frank Brisebois As Managing Director And Senior Analyst

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Wednesday, June 3, 2020

NEW YORK, June 3, 2020 /PRNewswire/ -- Oppenheimer & Co. Inc. ("Oppenheimer") a leading investment bank, wealth manager, and a subsidiary of Oppenheimer Holdings (NYSE: OPY) today announced the expansion of its Life Sciences research team with the addition of Frank Brisebois as Managing Director and Senior Analyst.

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  • NEW YORK, June 3, 2020 /PRNewswire/ -- Oppenheimer & Co. Inc. ("Oppenheimer") a leading investment bank, wealth manager, and a subsidiary of Oppenheimer Holdings (NYSE: OPY) today announced the expansion of its Life Sciences research team with the addition of Frank Brisebois as Managing Director and Senior Analyst.
  • The appointment of Mr. Brisebois to this position, covering Biotechnology and Biopharmaceuticals, reflects Oppenheimer's ongoing commitment to developing best-in-class analysis and research related to the Life Sciences sector.
  • "These are dynamic times in the Life Sciences sector, with new therapies and technological innovations poised to revolutionize entire business models," said John Parks, Managing Director & Director of Equity Research at Oppenheimer.
  • Frank's experience and insights will reinforce our Life Sciences expertise during a time of significant change, while expanding our research offerings in ways that strengthen and grow our Life Sciences team."

Nobel Laureate and Berkeley Haas Professor Oliver Williamson Dies at 87

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Saturday, May 23, 2020

Oliver Williamson, a UC Berkeley and Haas professor for nearly three decades whose elegant framework for analyzing the structure of organizations won him a Nobel Prize in Economic Sciences, passed away on May 21, 2020 in Berkeley, Calif. at the age of 87.

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  • Oliver Williamson, a UC Berkeley and Haas professor for nearly three decades whose elegant framework for analyzing the structure of organizations won him a Nobel Prize in Economic Sciences, passed away on May 21, 2020 in Berkeley, Calif. at the age of 87.
  • Williamson, the Edgar F. Kaiser Professor Emeritus of Business at Haas and Professor Emeritus of Economics and Law at UC Berkeley, received the most prestigious prize in economics in 2009 for his insights into whats known as the make or buy decision.
  • Williamson began his teaching career at Berkeley, where he was an assistant professor of economics in the undergraduate program.
  • While at Berkeley, Williamson created a world-renowned PhD workshop known today as the Williamson Seminar on Institutional Analysis.

The American Council of Learned Societies Announces the 2020 Mellon/ACLS Scholars and Society Fellows

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Tuesday, April 28, 2020

NEW YORK and PHILADELPHIA, April 28, 2020 /PRNewswire-PRWeb/ -- The American Council of Learned Societies (ACLS) is pleased to announce the awardees of the 2020 Mellon/ACLS Scholars and Society Fellowship program.

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  • NEW YORK and PHILADELPHIA, April 28, 2020 /PRNewswire-PRWeb/ -- The American Council of Learned Societies (ACLS) is pleased to announce the awardees of the 2020 Mellon/ACLS Scholars and Society Fellowship program.
  • Scholars and Society Fellows conduct research projects while in residence at cultural, media, government, policy, or community organizations of their choice.
  • The twelve projects chosen for the 2020 Scholars and Society Fellowships each demonstrate the dynamic role humanistic scholarship plays beyond academic settings.
  • Formed in 1919, the American Council of Learned Societies (ACLS) is a nonprofit federation of 75 scholarly organizations.

Jerome Zeldis, M.D., Ph.D, Appointed as Executive Chair of ViralClear Pharmaceuticals, Inc.

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Tuesday, March 31, 2020

Jerome (Jerry) Zeldis, M.D., Ph.D brings extensive life sciences experience gained primarily through his career at Celgene, Inc.

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  • Jerome (Jerry) Zeldis, M.D., Ph.D brings extensive life sciences experience gained primarily through his career at Celgene, Inc.
  • I look forward to pursuing development of Vicromax(tm) and contributing my knowledge and expertise to this important initiative.
  • He attended Brown University for an AB, MS, followed by Yale University for an M Phil, MD, PhD in Molecular Biophysics and Biochemistry.
  • Investors and security holders are urged to read these documents free of charge on the SECs website at http://www.sec.gov.

Polito & Associates names James Harrington as partner; changes name to Polito & Harrington LLC

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Monday, March 16, 2020

WATERFORD, Conn., March 16, 2020 /PRNewswire-PRWeb/ --Polito & Associates LLC is pleased to announce that James Michael Harrington has been made partner of the firm and our name has been changed to Polito & Harrington LLC .

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  • WATERFORD, Conn., March 16, 2020 /PRNewswire-PRWeb/ --Polito & Associates LLC is pleased to announce that James Michael Harrington has been made partner of the firm and our name has been changed to Polito & Harrington LLC .
  • James' promotion to partner solidifies his relationship with the firm he has helped build since 2011.
  • About Polito & Harrington LLC - The Connecticut personal injury attorneys at Polito & Harrington believe that each client deserves one-on-one personal attention, compassion, and quality legal representation.
  • Polito & Harrington regularly assists individuals who have been injured by the negligence of others in car accidents, motorcycle accidents, trucking accidents, drunk driving accidents, medical malpractice, nursing home abuse, slip and falls, and construction accidents.

Alfredo Jaar Hasselblad Award Winner 2020

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Monday, March 9, 2020

GOTHENBURG, Sweden, March 9, 2020 /PRNewswire/ -- The Hasselblad Foundation is pleased to announce that Alfredo Jaar is the recipient of the 2020 Hasselblad Foundation International Award in Photography for the sum of SEK 1,000,000 (approx.

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  • GOTHENBURG, Sweden, March 9, 2020 /PRNewswire/ -- The Hasselblad Foundation is pleased to announce that Alfredo Jaar is the recipient of the 2020 Hasselblad Foundation International Award in Photography for the sum of SEK 1,000,000 (approx.
  • Alfredo Jaar is the 40th winner of the Hasselblad Award.
  • The award ceremony will take place in Gothenburg, Sweden, on October 19, 2020.
  • To view the Multimedia News Release, please click:
    The Foundation's citation regarding the Hasselblad Award Laureate 2020, Alfredo Jaar:
    "Alfredo Jaar explores complex socio-political issues, bringing to the fore the ethics of representation.

Alfredo Jaar Hasselblad Award Winner 2020

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Monday, March 9, 2020

GOTHENBURG, Sweden, March 9, 2020 /PRNewswire/ -- The Hasselblad Foundation is pleased to announce that Alfredo Jaar is the recipient of the 2020 Hasselblad Foundation International Award in Photography for the sum of SEK 1,000,000 (approx.

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  • GOTHENBURG, Sweden, March 9, 2020 /PRNewswire/ -- The Hasselblad Foundation is pleased to announce that Alfredo Jaar is the recipient of the 2020 Hasselblad Foundation International Award in Photography for the sum of SEK 1,000,000 (approx.
  • Alfredo Jaar is the 40th winner of the Hasselblad Award.
  • The award ceremony will take place in Gothenburg, Sweden, on October 19, 2020.
  • To view the Multimedia News Release, please click: https://www.multivu.com/players/uk/8701451-alfredo-jaar-hasselblad-award...
    The Foundation's citation regarding the Hasselblad Award Laureate 2020, Alfredo Jaar:
    "Alfredo Jaar explores complex socio-political issues, bringing to the fore the ethics of representation.

Jay M. Goffman To Receive The 2020 M&A Advisor Lifetime Achievement Award

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Tuesday, February 25, 2020

NEW YORK, Feb. 25, 2020 /PRNewswire/ --The M&A Advisor is proud to announce that Jay M. Goffman is the recipient of the 2020 M&A Advisor Lifetime Achievement Award.

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  • NEW YORK, Feb. 25, 2020 /PRNewswire/ --The M&A Advisor is proud to announce that Jay M. Goffman is the recipient of the 2020 M&A Advisor Lifetime Achievement Award.
  • Mr. Goffman also played a leading role in Charter Communications' prearranged restructuring, representing Paul Allen as the owner.
  • "We are excited to present Jay M. Goffman with the 2020 M&A Advisor Lifetime Achievement Award," said Roger Aguinaldo, Founder of The M&A Advisor.
  • The M&A Advisor was founded in 1998 to offer insights and intelligence on mergers and acquisitions through the industry's leadingpublication.