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Oligomerix to Present at Alzheimer's Association International Conference

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Monday, July 26, 2021
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Oligomerix plans to complete preclinical testing of OLX-07010 by year end and begin Phase 1 clinical trials by 2Q22.

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  • Oligomerix plans to complete preclinical testing of OLX-07010 by year end and begin Phase 1 clinical trials by 2Q22.
  • Oligomerix is headquartered at the Westchester Park Center in White Plains, New York and has lab facilities at the Ullmann Research Center for Health Sciences within the Albert Einstein College of Medicine.
  • Oligomerix is seeking strategic partners to support the acceleration and advancement of these important programs.
  • For more information about Oligomerix, please visit our new website at https://oligomerix.com/ .

Lauren Hackett, M.P.A., to Lead Operations at NCI-Designated Albert Einstein Cancer Center

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Thursday, June 24, 2021
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BRONX, N.Y., June 24, 2021 /PRNewswire/ --Today, Albert Einstein Cancer Center (AECC), Albert Einstein College of Medicine , and Montefiore Health System announced that Lauren Hackett, M.P.A., has been appointed the deputy director of administration of AECC and associate vice president of cancer medicine at Montefiore Medicine.

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  • BRONX, N.Y., June 24, 2021 /PRNewswire/ --Today, Albert Einstein Cancer Center (AECC), Albert Einstein College of Medicine , and Montefiore Health System announced that Lauren Hackett, M.P.A., has been appointed the deputy director of administration of AECC and associate vice president of cancer medicine at Montefiore Medicine.
  • , director of AECC; vice president of cancer medicine at Montefiore Medicine; and professor of medicine and of molecular pharmacology, and the Carol and Roger Einiger Professor of Cancer Medicine at Einstein.
  • Lauren's unique skills will help us advance our operations and usher in a new era at the cancer center."
  • At AECC, Ms. Hackett will have oversight and authority over the administrative team and structure, running all aspects of its operations.

AAHRPP Awards Accreditation to Albert Einstein College of Medicine and Montefiore Medical Center

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Wednesday, June 23, 2021
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WASHINGTON, June 23, 2021 /PRNewswire/ --The Association for the Accreditation of Human Research Protection Programs today announced that it has awarded full accreditation to Albert Einstein College of Medicine and Montefiore Medical Center.

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  • WASHINGTON, June 23, 2021 /PRNewswire/ --The Association for the Accreditation of Human Research Protection Programs today announced that it has awarded full accreditation to Albert Einstein College of Medicine and Montefiore Medical Center.
  • The Bronx, New York, medical school and academic medical center joins more than 600 entities worldwide in meeting AAHRPP's accreditation requirements, which are widely regarded as the gold standard for high-quality, ethical research.
  • As part of the accreditation process, the college and medical center demonstrated that it has built extensive safeguards into every level of its research operation and adheres to high standards for research.
  • "AAHRPP accreditation is a mark of excellence," AAHRPP President and CEO Elyse I. Summers said.

Prominent Scientist Julio Aguirre-Ghiso, Ph.D., To Lead New Cancer Dormancy and Tumor Microenvironment Institute at Albert Einstein Cancer Center

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Wednesday, June 16, 2021
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, director of AECC and vice-president of cancer medicine at Montefiore Medicine, which is composed of Montefiore Health System and Albert Einstein College of Medicine.

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  • , director of AECC and vice-president of cancer medicine at Montefiore Medicine, which is composed of Montefiore Health System and Albert Einstein College of Medicine.
  • "His talents as a scientist make him the ideal candidate to lead this first-of-its-kind research institute focused on cancer dormancy and the tumor microenvironment.
  • They discovered that crosstalk between cancer cells and the tumor microenvironment regulates the cells' ability to switch between dormancy and proliferation.
  • The Albert Einstein Cancer Center (AECC) was one of the first academic cancer research centers to receive a National Cancer Institute (NCI)-designation, which it has held continuously since 1972.

ENT and Allergy Associates, LLP Welcomes Veteran Otolaryngologist Robert D. Huang, M.D., F.A.C.S. to its Woodbridge, NJ Office

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Monday, April 19, 2021
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He was admitted into a surgery internship and residency program at Columbia-Presbyterian Medical Center, where he also completed his otolaryngology / head and neck surgery residency.

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  • He was admitted into a surgery internship and residency program at Columbia-Presbyterian Medical Center, where he also completed his otolaryngology / head and neck surgery residency.
  • "Dr. Huang further strengthens our network of physicians, as he is devoted to providing high-quality ENT care to all of his patients.
  • "\nENTA CEO Robert Glazer, commented, "We relish every opportunity to expand the knowledge base of ENTA\'s fantastic roster of specialists.
  • ENTA has clinical alliances with Mount Sinai Hospital, Montefiore Medical Center, Northwell Health, and a partnership with the American Cancer Society.\n'

ENT and Allergy Associates, LLP Awarded Business Council of Westchester's Corporate Citizenship Award

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Friday, February 12, 2021
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TARRYTOWN, N.Y., Feb. 12, 2021 /PRNewswire-PRWeb/ --The Business Council of Westchester recently announced that it will honor ENT and Allergy Associates, LLP (ENTA) with the 2021 Corporate Citizenship award at its Hall of Fame Ceremony.

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  • TARRYTOWN, N.Y., Feb. 12, 2021 /PRNewswire-PRWeb/ --The Business Council of Westchester recently announced that it will honor ENT and Allergy Associates, LLP (ENTA) with the 2021 Corporate Citizenship award at its Hall of Fame Ceremony.
  • The executive team has fostered an environment of accountability, growth, and positivityall of which have contributed to ENTA's continued success.
  • None of this would have been possible without the exceptional physicians and staff of ENT and Allergy Associates.
  • ENTA has clinical alliances with Mount Sinai Hospital, Montefiore Medical Center, Northwell Health, and a partnership with the American Cancer Society.

New Era of Partnership Between Yeshiva University and Montefiore Medicine

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Tuesday, January 19, 2021
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NEW YORK, Jan. 19, 2021 /PRNewswire/ --Dr. Ari Berman and Dr. Philip Ozuah signed a new agreement between Yeshiva University and Montefiore Medicine launching a joint Yeshiva University-Albert Einstein College of Medicine B.A./B.S.-M.D.

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  • NEW YORK, Jan. 19, 2021 /PRNewswire/ --Dr. Ari Berman and Dr. Philip Ozuah signed a new agreement between Yeshiva University and Montefiore Medicine launching a joint Yeshiva University-Albert Einstein College of Medicine B.A./B.S.-M.D.
  • "I am pleased to partner with Dr. Ozuah as our vital institutions expand our collaborative efforts and advance Yeshiva University, Montefiore and our beloved Albert Einstein College of Medicine forward with strength and purpose," said Dr. Ari Berman, President of Yeshiva University.
  • "I have enjoyed working with Dr. Ari Berman to lay the groundwork for an exciting new chapter for Montefiore Medicine, Albert Einstein College of Medicine, and Yeshiva University," said Dr. Philip O. Ozuah, President and CEO of Montefiore Medicine.
  • Founded by Yeshiva University in 1958, the Albert Einstein College of Medicine is the affiliated medical school of Yeshiva University.

New Montefiore Study Demonstrates How Doctors & Caregivers Can Partner To Improve Children's Care At Home After Hospitalization

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Wednesday, January 6, 2021
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"We want children to continue to get better in the comfort of their own home, so it's vital that caregivers can confidently and safely give medications.

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  • "We want children to continue to get better in the comfort of their own home, so it's vital that caregivers can confidently and safely give medications.
  • Our research shows that when we have a consistent way of educating caregivers, we can reduce the chance that mistakes will be made."
  • For the Pediatrics study, Dr. Philips sought to improve parental knowledge about their child's medication needs and create clearer instructions to follow at home.
  • It is comprised of 10hospitals, including the Children's Hospital at Montefiore, Burke Rehabilitation Hospital and more than 200 outpatient ambulatory care sites.

Montefiore and Einstein Awarded $15 Million Federal Grant to Support the Bond between Fathers and Children

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Wednesday, December 2, 2020
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A $15 million grant from the United States Department of Health and Human Services will enable University Behavioral Associates at Montefiore Health System and Albert Einstein College of Medicine to create new programs to strengthen relationships between fathers and children who live apart.

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  • A $15 million grant from the United States Department of Health and Human Services will enable University Behavioral Associates at Montefiore Health System and Albert Einstein College of Medicine to create new programs to strengthen relationships between fathers and children who live apart.
  • "Our relationship education programs teach practical skills that can be applied to any relationship," said Scott Wetzler, Ph.D., professor and vice chair, Psychiatry and Behavioral Sciences, Montefiore and Einstein.
  • Courses in the new Supporting Responsible Fatherhood program teach dads how to effectively co-parent and the best ways to support their children emotionally and financially.
  • Montefiore and Einstein are also partnering with BronxWorks , a non-profit that works to improve economic and social well-being, to offer workshops that help fathers find and keep jobs.

Montefiore Notifies Patients of Privacy Breach

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Tuesday, December 1, 2020
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NEW YORK, Dec. 1, 2020 /PRNewswire/ -- Today, Montefiore Medical Center is notifying some patients about a privacy breach involving patient information accessed illegally by a former employee.

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  • NEW YORK, Dec. 1, 2020 /PRNewswire/ -- Today, Montefiore Medical Center is notifying some patients about a privacy breach involving patient information accessed illegally by a former employee.
  • Montefiore discovered that it had paid false invoices that an employee and vendor submitted for unused surgical products.
  • Montefiore recommends that patients remain vigilant and carefully review statements from healthcare providers.
  • Additionally, Montefiore is reviewing how invoices for surgical supplies are processed to prevent a breach like this from recurring.