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Signature Resolution Introduces Harold G. Becks to Panel of Neutrals

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Wednesday, May 1, 2024
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LOS ANGELES, May 1, 2024 /PRNewswire-PRWeb/ -- Signature Resolution, a leader in alternative dispute resolution, welcomes Harold G. Becks to its respected panel of neutrals. With over four decades of diverse experience in civil law and mediation, Becks brings a distinctive and holistic viewpoint to his new role.

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  • LOS ANGELES, May 1, 2024 /PRNewswire-PRWeb/ -- Signature Resolution , a leader in alternative dispute resolution, welcomes Harold G. Becks to its respected panel of neutrals.
  • "In my four-decade legal journey, I've represented a diverse range of cases and clients, from catastrophic injuries to Fortune 500 companies," said Becks.
  • "Joining Signature Resolution as a neutral allows me to apply my courtroom expertise to facilitate amicable resolutions.
  • "We are thrilled to welcome Harold Becks to Signature Resolution.

March of Dimes Launches Low Dose, Big Benefits™ Campaign to Combat Preeclampsia and Preterm Birth

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Wednesday, May 1, 2024
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ARLINGTON, Va., May 1, 2024 /PRNewswire/ -- March of Dimes, the leading organization fighting for the health of all moms and babies, today announced the launch of Low Dose, Big Benefits, a multi-year campaign aimed at decreasing the adverse effects of preeclampsia and preterm birth through the use of low dose aspirin. The new campaign will feature US Olympian and Entrepreneur Allyson Felix as a brand ambassador and is part of the March of Dimes' It Starts With Mom platform, which provides families with educational information and resources during their pregnancy journey. It Starts With Mom is generously supported by trusted partners, including HCA Healthcare, Clearblue, Goldbug, The Honest Company, Philips Avent, and Sanofi.

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  • Preeclampsia is a potentially fatal condition that causes a pregnant woman's blood pressure to rise and can lead to preterm birth, heart disease, and other complications.
  • Studies show that pregnant people at an increased risk for preeclampsia who take low dose aspirin may reduce their risk of preeclampsia by 15% and their risk of preterm birth by 20%.
  • Low Dose, Big Benefits is the culmination of March of Dimes' legacy since 1938 of funding research to help millions of babies survive and thrive.
  • The organization went on to create the Prematurity Campaign Roadmap in 2015 that identified eight interventions that could reduce the preterm birth rate and included low dose aspirin.

Regulatory Consulting Firm Iron Road Partners Hires Jason Harper as First Chief Technology Officer

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Wednesday, May 1, 2024
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NEW YORK, May 1, 2024 /PRNewswire/ -- Iron Road Partners, a leading regulatory consulting firm serving the investment management industry, today announced that Jason Harper, a technology industry veteran, has joined the firm as its first chief technology officer (CTO).

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  • NEW YORK, May 1, 2024 /PRNewswire/ -- Iron Road Partners, a leading regulatory consulting firm serving the investment management industry, today announced that Jason Harper, a technology industry veteran, has joined the firm as its first chief technology officer (CTO).
  • Harper will be responsible for developing and implementing technology to help clients simplify their risk, regulatory and compliance functions.
  • "We're heading into a perfect storm of increasing compliance obligations paired with tighter compliance budgets," said Igor Rozenblit, founder and partner at Iron Road Partners.
  • "Having a technology leader of Jason's caliber, coupled with Iron Road's compliance expertise, puts us in a unique position to help firms weather this storm."

Foresight Diagnostics Co-Founder Dr. David Kurtz Joins Company as Chief Medical Officer and Head of Research

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Wednesday, May 1, 2024
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BOULDER, Colo., May 1, 2024 /PRNewswire/ -- Foresight Diagnostics™, a leading diagnostics company specializing in the development of ultra-sensitive minimal residual disease (MRD) detection, announced today the appointment of David Kurtz, MD, PhD, as its new Chief Medical Officer (CMO) and Head of Research.

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  • BOULDER, Colo., May 1, 2024 /PRNewswire/ -- Foresight Diagnostics™, a leading diagnostics company specializing in the development of ultra-sensitive minimal residual disease (MRD) detection, announced today the appointment of David Kurtz, MD, PhD, as its new Chief Medical Officer (CMO) and Head of Research.
  • "We are thrilled to have Dr. Kurtz join Foresight to lead our research and development efforts and steer our medical affairs strategy," said Jake Chabon, CEO and Co-Founder of Foresight.
  • During this time, Dr. Kurtz ran an independent research laboratory focused on translational genomics.
  • Clinically, Dr. Kurtz is a medical oncologist who specializes in the treatment of non-Hodgkin lymphomas.

National Math Stars Raises $16.5 Million to Find and Support Mathematically Extraordinary Students Hidden in Plain Sight

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Wednesday, May 1, 2024
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HOUSTON, May 1, 2024 /PRNewswire/ -- National Math Stars (NMS) has just closed substantial seed funding of $16.5 million for their first three years, with the mission to ensure mathematically extraordinary students from all communities have the resources they need to reach the frontiers of math and science.

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  • NMS is actively recruiting 2nd and 3rd grade students who lack access to sufficiently advanced instruction and community.
  • Eminent figures in the country's math world are also supporting NMS: "By investing in advanced, underserved students, National Math Stars isn't just giving them a brighter future.
  • Carina Initiatives and The Polynera Fund are leading the philanthropic commitment of $16.5 million for National Math Stars' first three years.
  • Carina Initiatives is a foundation focused on strengthening the USA math talent systems by investing in organizations that are working to inspire, unearth, and train exceptional young math students.

Pixelgen Technologies Appoints Mostafa Ronaghi to Scientific Advisory Board

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Tuesday, April 30, 2024
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STOCKHOLM, April 30, 2024 /PRNewswire/ -- Pixelgen Technologies announced today the appointment of Mostafa Ronaghi, Ph.D., to its Scientific Advisory Board.

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  • STOCKHOLM, April 30, 2024 /PRNewswire/ -- Pixelgen Technologies announced today the appointment of Mostafa Ronaghi, Ph.D., to its Scientific Advisory Board.
  • "Mostafa is a recognized life sciences visionary leader, with deep expertise in genomics and a tested entrepreneurial spirit," said Pixelgen CEO Simon Fredriksson.
  • "These attributes align well with Pixelgen's mission and culture, and we are honored to have him on our board.
  • "I'm thrilled to join Pixelgen's Scientific Advisory Board and look forward to working with the company's impressive team to continue developing Molecular Pixelation," Ronaghi said.

ETS Performance and NFL Defensive Tackle Harrison Phillips Open Youth Athletic Training Facility in West Omaha

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Monday, April 29, 2024
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OMAHA, Neb., April 29, 2024 /PRNewswire/ -- ETS Performance, a leading provider of innovative youth sports performance training programs, announced today the opening of a new state-of-the-art facility in West Omaha at 20109 Franklin Circle, Elkhorn, NE 68022. NFL defensive tackle and former Nebraska Gatorade Football Player of the Year Harrison Phillips has partnered with ETS Performance to open the location.

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  • OMAHA, Neb., April 29, 2024 /PRNewswire/ -- ETS Performance, a leading provider of innovative youth sports performance training programs, announced today the opening of a new state-of-the-art facility in West Omaha at 20109 Franklin Circle, Elkhorn, NE 68022.
  • NFL defensive tackle and former Nebraska Gatorade Football Player of the Year Harrison Phillips has partnered with ETS Performance to open the location.
  • "This marks a significant milestone for ETS Performance as we expand into Nebraska and unveil our groundbreaking training programs to the exceptional young athletes in Omaha," said Jed Schmidt, Partner & CEO of ETS Performance.
  • "I'm thrilled to partner with ETS Performance and bring this exceptional training facility to my city," said Harrison Phillips, NFL defensive tackle.

BIOCARE, INC. APPOINTS NEW CHIEF EXECUTIVE OFFICER & CHIEF OPERATING OFFICER TO EXECUTIVE LEADERSHIP TEAM

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Monday, April 29, 2024
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TEMPE, Ariz., April 29, 2024 /PRNewswire/ -- BioCare, a leading specialty pharmaceutical distribution partner comprised of BioCareSD and LogiCare3PL, today announced the appointment of James Frary as Chief Executive Officer (CEO) and Michael Kody as Chief Operating Officer (COO).  Linda Matthews, who has served as BioCare's CEO for over 25 years, will be retiring at the end of the year and will continue to serve as an advisor to the organization.

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  • TEMPE, Ariz., April 29, 2024 /PRNewswire/ -- BioCare, a leading specialty pharmaceutical distribution partner comprised of BioCareSD and LogiCare3PL , today announced the appointment of James Frary as Chief Executive Officer (CEO) and Michael Kody as Chief Operating Officer (COO).
  • "His partnership and dedication have been instrumental in driving our success, and I am excited about the future for BioCare under his leadership."
  • His distinguished background and exceptional leadership uniquely qualifies him to steer our operations and propel BioCare's ongoing growth and success."
  • Mr. Kody joins BioCare with over 20 years of diverse pharmaceutical leadership and extensive expertise in the healthcare sector.

XEALTH NAMED TO NEWSWEEK’S WORLD’S BEST DIGITAL HEALTH COMPANIES 2024 LIST

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Thursday, April 25, 2024
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SEATTLE, April 25, 2024 (GLOBE NEWSWIRE) -- Xealth , the leader in enabling digital health at scale, today announced that it has been named to Newsweek’s list of the World’s Best Digital Health Companies 2024.

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  • SEATTLE, April 25, 2024 (GLOBE NEWSWIRE) -- Xealth , the leader in enabling digital health at scale, today announced that it has been named to Newsweek’s list of the World’s Best Digital Health Companies 2024.
  • We are excited to be recognized by Newsweek’s World’s Best Digital Health Companies.”
    The World’s Best Digital Health Companies 2024 ranking lists the top 400 companies from over 35 different countries.
  • Xealth has shown deep market traction, with customers including nearly 30 major health systems, such as Advocate Aurora Health, Banner Health, Baystate, Children’s Wisconsin, ChristianaCare, Duke Health, The Froedtert & the MCW health network, Providence, Scripps Health, Southern Illinois Health, Stanford and UPMC.
  • Based on the results of the study, Xealth has been recognized on Newsweek’s World’s Best Digital Health Companies 2024 list.

Millicom (Tigo) Board of Directors Appoints Marcelo Benitez as CEO

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Thursday, April 25, 2024
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Luxembourg, April 25, 2024 – Millicom announced today that its Board of Directors has appointed Marcelo Benitez as CEO of Millicom, effective June 1, 2024.

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  • Luxembourg, April 25, 2024 – Millicom announced today that its Board of Directors has appointed Marcelo Benitez as CEO of Millicom, effective June 1, 2024.
  • "After an extensive evaluation, it is clear to our Board that Marcelo is the right person to lead Millicom into the future”, indicated Mauricio Ramos, Chair of the Board of Directors of the Company.
  • Also subject to shareholder approval at the AGM, Maxime Lombardini will join the Board of Directors of Millicom.
  • “We are excited that Maxime will bring his extensive experience and track record in leading telecom businesses to the Millicom Board.