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Abridge Emerges as a Healthcare AI Leader, Raising $150M to Accelerate R&D

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Friday, February 23, 2024
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This raise comes just 4 months after their $30M Series B , and is one of the largest funding rounds made to date in generative AI for healthcare.

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  • This raise comes just 4 months after their $30M Series B , and is one of the largest funding rounds made to date in generative AI for healthcare.
  • Today, Abridge also announced a new enterprise agreement with the Yale New Haven Health System, the largest and most comprehensive healthcare system in Connecticut, that will give thousands of clinicians access to Abridge for clinical documentation.
  • Yale New Haven Health has selected Abridge as their generative AI partner in this area of ambient listening.
  • CTO Zack Lipton , a widely cited Associate Professor at Carnegie Mellon and pioneer in responsible AI research, has assembled the strongest research team in healthcare AI.

Legacy of Aladar Marberger: Pioneering Gallerist and AIDS Activist’s Art Collection Goes to Auction

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Wednesday, February 21, 2024
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Rago/Wright proudly announces the auction “Living Out Loud: The A. Aladar Marberger Collection,” slated to go on sale on March 13, 2024.

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  • Rago/Wright proudly announces the auction “Living Out Loud: The A. Aladar Marberger Collection,” slated to go on sale on March 13, 2024.
  • The collection celebrates the remarkable life and enduring legacy of Aladar Marberger, a central figure in New York's 1970s and 1980s art scene.
  • Painted soon after Marberger’s AIDS diagnosis, a leading work of the collection is Elaine de Kooning’s “Aladar #3” (est.
  • “Aladar Marberger was someone who approached both art and life with excitement, generosity, and courage,” says Meredith Hilferty, Rago Director of Fine Art.

Fujitsu and Carnegie Mellon University develop AI-powered social digital twin technology with traffic data from Pittsburgh

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Thursday, March 7, 2024
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TOKYO, March 6, 2024 /PRNewswire/ -- Fujitsu Limited and Carnegie Mellon University today announced the development of a new technology to visualize traffic situations, including people and vehicles, as part of joint research on Social Digital Twin that began in 2022.

Key Points: 
  • TOKYO, March 6, 2024 /PRNewswire/ -- Fujitsu Limited and Carnegie Mellon University today announced the development of a new technology to visualize traffic situations, including people and vehicles, as part of joint research on Social Digital Twin that began in 2022.
  • Starting February 22, 2024, Fujitsu and Carnegie Mellon University will conduct field trials leveraging data from intersections in Pittsburgh, USA, to verify the applicability of this technology.
  • This technology relies on AI that has been trained to detect the shape of people and objects through deep learning.
  • In February 2022, Fujitsu and Carnegie Mellon University's School of Computer Science and College of Engineering began their joint research on Social Digital Twin technology, which dynamically replicates complex interplays between people, goods, economies, and societies in 3D.

The Pittsburgh Penguins, Covestro and Carnegie Mellon University Engineering partner for seventh annual 'Rethink the Rink' Make-A-Thon

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Monday, March 4, 2024
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PITTSBURGH, March 4, 2024 /PRNewswire/ -- The Pittsburgh Penguins are teaming up once again with international giants of science and technology, Carnegie Mellon University (CMU) and Covestro, the official innovation partner of the Penguins. This marks the seventh annual "Rethink the Rink," a continuing showcase of innovation and ingenuity to make hockey safer at every level, from youth hockey to the NHL.

Key Points: 
  • PITTSBURGH, March 4, 2024 /PRNewswire/ -- The Pittsburgh Penguins are teaming up once again with international giants of science and technology, Carnegie Mellon University (CMU) and Covestro, the official innovation partner of the Penguins.
  • This marks the seventh annual "Rethink the Rink," a continuing showcase of innovation and ingenuity to make hockey safer at every level, from youth hockey to the NHL.
  • "Safety is central to the work we do at Covestro," said Samir Hifri, Covestro LLC chairman and president.
  • The "Rethink the Rink" partnership began in 2017 when the Penguins, Covestro, and CMU joined forces to bolster player safety and foster a sustained pipeline of hockey innovation.

COALITION FOR HEALTH AI (CHAI) NAMES BOARD OF DIRECTORS AND CEO

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Monday, March 4, 2024
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WASHINGTON, March 4, 2024 /PRNewswire/ -- Today CHAI, the Coalition for Health AI, announced Dr. Brian S. Anderson, a CHAI co-founder and chief digital health physician at MITRE, to be its first CEO. It also named members of CHAI's inaugural Board of Directors chaired by Dr. John Halamka, a CHAI co-founder and the president of Mayo Clinic Platform, as well as leaders of key advisory boards. CHAI includes representatives from over 1300 member organizations including hospital systems, tech, government agencies and advocacy groups. The board also opened general membership for individuals and organizations and formalized the process for joining and contributing to CHAI work groups.

Key Points: 
  • CHAI today also announced partnerships with the patient advocacy group, the National Health Council, and health standards organization, HL7.
  • To implement this commitment, CHAI established a governance structure extending beyond the Board of Directors to include a small number of strategically defined advisory boards.
  • I am excited to be a part of the Coalition for Health AI to help create a future where responsible AI practices are the cornerstone."
  • – Michael Pencina, board member
    "Decades of research have brought us to a transformative moment for AI and the applications in medicine are unbounded.

Limmi appoints artificial intelligence expert, Dr. John Moody, to its Advisory Board

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Thursday, February 29, 2024
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CARLSBAD, Calif., Feb. 29, 2024 /PRNewswire/ -- Today, Limmi - an AI startup dedicated to transforming patient outcomes by rapidly discovering hidden patterns in life sciences data - announced that Dr. John Moody, an expert in machine learning and artificial intelligence applications, has joined the company's newly formed Advisory Board.

Key Points: 
  • CARLSBAD, Calif., Feb. 29, 2024 /PRNewswire/ -- Today, Limmi - an AI startup dedicated to transforming patient outcomes by rapidly discovering hidden patterns in life sciences data - announced that Dr. John Moody, an expert in machine learning and artificial intelligence applications, has joined the company's newly formed Advisory Board.
  • Dr. Moody currently serves as the Director of Operations Research and Principal Algorithms Architect for Viasat, a leading global satellite communications provider.
  • Dr. Moody holds a Ph.D. in Applied Mathematics from the University of California, San Diego, as well as a B.S.
  • "We are thrilled to have Dr. Moody join our advisory board," states co-founder and Chief Technology Officer at Limmi, Bryan Ivory and adds, "Dr. Moody's tremendous expertise in software, artificial intelligence, and advanced mathematics will help to accelerate our efforts to unlock new insights in healthcare and ultimately improve patient outcomes."

PJM Appoints Aftab Khan as Executive Vice President - Operations, Planning & Security

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Monday, February 26, 2024
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VALLEY FORGE, Pa., Feb. 26, 2024 /PRNewswire/ -- PJM Interconnection today announced the appointment of Aftab Khan as Executive Vice President – Operations, Planning & Security. He begins his role on March 11, 2024.

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  • VALLEY FORGE, Pa., Feb. 26, 2024 /PRNewswire/ -- PJM Interconnection today announced the appointment of Aftab Khan as Executive Vice President – Operations, Planning & Security.
  • Khan will report to PJM President and CEO Manu Asthana and will have overall responsibility for grid operations, transmission planning, cybersecurity and physical security, and business continuity.
  • As a member of PJM's Executive Team, Khan will work closely with PJM's CEO, other Executive Team members, and the Reliability & Security Committee of the PJM Board to coordinate PJM's grid operations and transmission planning, ensure both cybersecurity and physical security for the organization, and oversee business continuity efforts.
  • Prior to that, Khan spent 24 years with ABB in a variety of roles, including Senior Vice President – Power Transformers, North America; President – Power Systems Division, Saudi Arabia; and Senior Vice President – Grid Systems, North America.

SAFCO Welcomes Marissa Kaliman As Vice President of Compliance and General Counsel

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Friday, February 23, 2024
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POMPANO BEACH, Fla., Feb. 23, 2024 /PRNewswire/ -- Southern Auto Finance Company, LLC ("SAFCO"), a financial services industry leader, is pleased to announce the appointment of Marissa Kaliman as the Vice President of Compliance and General Counsel.

Key Points: 
  • POMPANO BEACH, Fla., Feb. 23, 2024 /PRNewswire/ -- Southern Auto Finance Company, LLC ("SAFCO"), a financial services industry leader, is pleased to announce the appointment of Marissa Kaliman as the Vice President of Compliance and General Counsel.
  • SAFCO is pleased to announce the appointment of Marissa Kaliman as Vice President of Compliance and General Counsel.
  • "We are delighted to welcome Marissa to our team as SAFCO's new Vice President of Compliance and General Counsel," said SAFCO's CEO George Fussell.
  • Prior to SAFCO, Ms. Kaliman served as the Associate General Counsel at Off Lease Only LLC, one of the largest independent car dealers in the country.

National Lifeline Association Funding Equipment Suppliers Committee Welcomes New Chair Shawn Khoja of ViaOne Services

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Wednesday, February 21, 2024
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KENNETT SQUARE, Pa., Feb. 21, 2024 /PRNewswire-PRWeb/ -- The National Lifeline Association's (NaLA) Funding Equipment Suppliers (FES) Committee is pleased to announce a significant transition in its leadership. Effective today, Shawn Khoja from ViaOne Services will take on the role of Committee Chair, succeeding Nathan Stierwalt of PWG Network Solutions, who graciously steps down after a foundational and impactful tenure.

Key Points: 
  • KENNETT SQUARE, Pa., Feb. 21, 2024 /PRNewswire-PRWeb/ -- The National Lifeline Association's (NaLA) Funding Equipment Suppliers (FES) Committee is pleased to announce a significant transition in its leadership.
  • Effective today, Shawn Khoja from ViaOne Services will take on the role of Committee Chair, succeeding Nathan Stierwalt of PWG Network Solutions, who graciously steps down after a foundational and impactful tenure.
  • "Shawn Khoja's appointment as Chair of the FES Committee is a pivotal moment for the National Lifeline Association," said David B. Dorwart, Chairman of NaLA.
  • "Shawn Khoja's appointment as Chair of the FES Committee is a pivotal moment for the National Lifeline Association," said David B. Dorwart, Chairman of NaLA.

Empowerly Raises $15M to Bolster Support for Students in an Increasingly Competitive Admissions Process

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Wednesday, February 21, 2024
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SAN FRANCISCO, Feb. 21, 2024 /PRNewswire/ -- Empowerly, a data-driven education technology company that provides personalized college and career guidance, today announced it has raised a $15 million financing round led by Conductive Ventures. The new funding will be used to continue expanding Empowerly's college counseling services with a focus on building out its artificial intelligence and machine learning product optimizations, such as the AI-powered Empowerly Score's predictive capabilities, scaling its team of admissions experts and data analytics, and preparing for the launch of a mobile app. To date, Empowerly has raised $30 million from investors, including Conductive Ventures, Goodwater Capital, FJ Labs, Scrum Ventures, Translink Capital, American Student Assistance, Spero Ventures, and Mentors Fund.

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  • With over 122,550 college applications read and reviewed, the company has helped thousands of students get accepted into their dream schools.
  • The Empowerly Score — the only predictive technology that can also quantify subjective material — provides students with a 360-degree view of how to be competitive against other applicants.
  • During the latest admissions cycle, an Empowerly student was admitted to every Ivy League college, including Harvard, Princeton, Yale, and Brown.
  • "Empowerly remains committed to providing every student with the resources, guidance, and expertise to navigate an incredibly challenging college admissions landscape," said Hanmei Wu, co-founder of Empowerly.