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Government of Canada announces appointments to the Canadian Institutes of Health Research Governing Council

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Wednesday, January 31, 2024

Dr. Bernard Le Foll is a senior scientist specializing in drug addiction within the Institute for Mental Health Policy Research at the Centre for Addiction and Mental Health (CAMH).

Key Points: 
  • Dr. Bernard Le Foll is a senior scientist specializing in drug addiction within the Institute for Mental Health Policy Research at the Centre for Addiction and Mental Health (CAMH).
  • He is also Vice-President Research and Academics and Chief Scientific Officer of the Waypoint Centre for Mental Health Care.
  • "I am very pleased to announce three appointments to the Canadian Institutes of Health Research (CIHR) Governing Council.
  • The Canadian Institutes of Health Research (CIHR) is part of the Health Portfolio, which supports the Minister of Health in maintaining and improving the health of Canadians.

Transforming CIOs: A Blueprint for Empowering and Elevating the Role of Higher Education CIOs Published by Info-Tech Research Group

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Monday, January 29, 2024

The firm's latest research explains that unlocking technology's potential in higher education necessitates empowering chief information officers (CIOs).

Key Points: 
  • The firm's latest research explains that unlocking technology's potential in higher education necessitates empowering chief information officers (CIOs).
  • To address this critical situation, Info-Tech Research Group, a leading global IT research and advisory firm, has published its latest industry blueprint, Elevate the Role of the CIO in Higher Education .
  • This research aims to shed light on the pivotal role of chief information officers (CIOs) in driving meaningful change within higher education institutions.
  • As highlighted in Info-Tech's blueprint, by elevating the role of the CIO, higher education institutes can drive enhanced collaboration, streamline operations, and enable data-driven decision-making across their campuses.

Halliburton Announces Fourth Quarter 2023 Results and Increases Dividend

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Tuesday, January 23, 2024

Halliburton Company (NYSE: HAL) announced today net income of $661 million, or $0.74 per diluted share, for the fourth quarter of 2023.

Key Points: 
  • Halliburton Company (NYSE: HAL) announced today net income of $661 million, or $0.74 per diluted share, for the fourth quarter of 2023.
  • Halliburton's total revenue for the fourth quarter of 2023 was $5.7 billion, flat when compared to the third quarter of 2023.
  • Operating income was $1.1 billion in the fourth quarter of 2023, a 2% increase when compared to the third quarter of 2023.
  • Halliburton Labs participating companies OCOChem, Ionada and Disa Technologies each separately announced they successfully closed equity funding in the fourth quarter.

Alerion Aviation Appoints New Director Operations (DO) Gene Tucker

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Wednesday, January 24, 2024

WEST PALM BEACH, Fla., Jan. 24, 2024 /PRNewswire/ -- Alerion Aviation, an Industry leader in private jet management and jet charter today announced the appointment of Gene Tucker as Director Operations (DO).

Key Points: 
  • WEST PALM BEACH, Fla., Jan. 24, 2024 /PRNewswire/ -- Alerion Aviation, an Industry leader in private jet management and jet charter today announced the appointment of Gene Tucker as Director Operations (DO).
  • Mr. Tucker brings a wealth of experience and expertise to the company and will play a pivotal role in Alerion Aviation's continued growth and success.
  • Gene joins Alerion as the Director of Operations in support of Alerion Aviation's management team.
  • In this role he will manage the day-to-day flight operations with overall responsibility for the safe and legal performance of flight and ground operations.

Tavistock Group Retains Sidley Austin LLP to Conduct Compliance Review

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Tuesday, January 23, 2024

ORLANDO, Fla., Jan. 23, 2024 /PRNewswire/ -- Today, Tavistock Group retained global law firm Sidley Austin LLP to review its compliance programs. Kenneth A. Polite, Jr., a partner in the firm and a global co-leader of Sidley's White Collar Defense and Investigations practice, will lead the engagement.

Key Points: 
  • Polite, Jr. to Lead the Engagement
    ORLANDO, Fla., Jan. 23, 2024 /PRNewswire/ -- Today, Tavistock Group retained global law firm Sidley Austin LLP to review its compliance programs.
  • While at DOJ, Kenneth oversaw the DOJ's guidance on the Evaluation of Corporate Compliance Programs and other compliance policies concerning corporate enforcement.
  • "We take compliance seriously and want to ensure our processes and procedures are appropriately tailored to our businesses and effectively employed," said Dr. Shehan Dissanayake, Ph.D., Chairman of Tavistock.
  • Last year, Tavistock named Dr. Shehan Dissanayake as Chairman of Tavistock, Nick Beucher and Josh Levy as Co-Chief Executive Officers and Ben Weaver as Chief Financial Officer.

Digital Medicine Society Convenes Industry Leaders to Streamline Path to Commercial Success for Digital Health Product Developers

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Tuesday, January 23, 2024

BOSTON, Jan. 23, 2024 /PRNewswire/ -- Today, the Digital Medicine Society (DiMe) announced it's partnering with Peterson Health Technology Institute (PHTI), ZS Associates, and other leading industry organizations to define how Integrated Evidence Plans (IEP) can be developed, optimized, and used to support the regulatory and commercial success of digital health products (DHPs) on an accelerated timeline. The goal is to streamline the pathways to successful commercialization of high-value, evidence-based DHPs, addressing the top priority reported by industry leaders in DiMe's recent Digital Health Industry Regulatory Needs Assessment: to align best practices between regulatory requirements and decision-making with downstream payers and purchasers.

Key Points: 
  • In today's rapidly evolving and maturing business landscape, addressing the challenges that arise from a lack of evidence for DHPs is crucial.
  • This latest project from DiMe will address these obstacles to help streamline the path to broad adoption of evidence-based digital health technologies, build confidence with digital health purchasing organizations, and optimize health outcomes for the greatest number of patients – all while advancing innovation in the digital health landscape.
  • "Developers have been very successful at securing FDA acceptance and market access opportunities for their digital health products (DHPs).
  • This work builds on DiMe's successful U.S. Digital Health Regulatory Pathways for DHPs and Evidence DEFINED framework to advance the use of IEPs for developing DHPs.

Coalition for Responsible Community Development Bolsters Leadership Team to Enhance Community Impact

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Monday, January 22, 2024

LOS ANGELES, Jan. 22, 2024 /PRNewswire/ -- The Coalition for Responsible Community Development (CRCD) continues to fortify its leadership team by announcing the promotion of three outstanding individuals to critical senior positions within the organization.

Key Points: 
  • LOS ANGELES, Jan. 22, 2024 /PRNewswire/ -- The Coalition for Responsible Community Development (CRCD) continues to fortify its leadership team by announcing the promotion of three outstanding individuals to critical senior positions within the organization.
  • The CRCD Executive Team is confident that these leaders will play pivotal roles in driving the organization's unlimited impact.
  • Their expanded leadership roles will propel us further in our mission to empower the South LA community and drive positive change.
  • For more information about the Coalition for Responsible Community Development and its community impact, please visit www.coalitionrcd.org .

Legends celebrates five years of PR and communications excellence

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Sunday, January 21, 2024

RIYADH, Saudi Arabia, Jan. 21, 2024 /PRNewswire/ -- Legends PR & Communications agency celebrated in January five years since its inception in 2019 in Riyadh.

Key Points: 
  • RIYADH, Saudi Arabia, Jan. 21, 2024 /PRNewswire/ -- Legends PR & Communications agency celebrated in January five years since its inception in 2019 in Riyadh.
  • Being a member is an international mark of excellence.
  • Gaining AMEC membership was a testimony to Legends' commitment to maintain and improve industry standards, as well as its compliance with the Barcelona Declaration of Measurement Principles, which were established to measure the efficiency of PR campaigns.
  • Legends' half decade of excellence culminated in November 2023 in Paris, where it managed Saudi Arabia's media campaign at the final World Expo 2030 Symposium, during which the Kingdom unveiled its vision for the exhibition in Riyadh.

Legends celebrates five years of PR and communications excellence

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Sunday, January 21, 2024

RIYADH, Saudi Arabia, Jan. 21, 2024 /PRNewswire/ -- Legends PR & Communications agency celebrated in January five years since its inception in 2019 in Riyadh.

Key Points: 
  • RIYADH, Saudi Arabia, Jan. 21, 2024 /PRNewswire/ -- Legends PR & Communications agency celebrated in January five years since its inception in 2019 in Riyadh.
  • Being a member is an international mark of excellence.
  • Gaining AMEC membership was a testimony to Legends' commitment to maintain and improve industry standards, as well as its compliance with the Barcelona Declaration of Measurement Principles, which were established to measure the efficiency of PR campaigns.
  • Legends' half decade of excellence culminated in November 2023 in Paris, where it managed Saudi Arabia's media campaign at the final World Expo 2030 Symposium, during which the Kingdom unveiled its vision for the exhibition in Riyadh.

Wesdome Announces Fourth Quarter and Full Year 2023 Production Results; Provides Multi-Year Guidance and Management Update

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Monday, January 15, 2024

2024 Consolidated Gold production is expected to be between 160,000 and 180,000 ounces, approximately 37% higher than 2023.

Key Points: 
  • 2024 Consolidated Gold production is expected to be between 160,000 and 180,000 ounces, approximately 37% higher than 2023.
  • Production is expected to strengthen in the second half of the year, with the first quarter of 2024 representing approximately 20% of annual output.
  • Kiena gold production of 80,000 to 90,000 ounces represents a significant increase over 2023, as production is expected to be primarily from the Kiena Deep A Zone.
  • The results of 2023 surface drilling at Presqu'île will be incorporated into the Company’s annual Mineral Reserve and Resource update disclosure in March 2024.