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NMI Holdings, Inc. Announces CFO Transition

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Monday, March 4, 2024

EMERYVILLE, Calif., March 04, 2024 (GLOBE NEWSWIRE) -- NMI Holdings, Inc. (Nasdaq: NMIH) today announced the appointment of Aurora Swithenbank as Executive Vice President and Chief Financial Officer, effective May 1, 2024.

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  • EMERYVILLE, Calif., March 04, 2024 (GLOBE NEWSWIRE) -- NMI Holdings, Inc. (Nasdaq: NMIH) today announced the appointment of Aurora Swithenbank as Executive Vice President and Chief Financial Officer, effective May 1, 2024.
  • Ms. Swithenbank will succeed Ravi Mallela, who has held the role since 2022 and will remain with the company until Ms. Swithenbank’s appointment to ensure a seamless transition.
  • As Chief Financial Officer, he has helped us deliver strong growth in our high-quality insured portfolio, best-in-class credit performance, and record financial results.
  • We wish Ravi the best as he continues his successful career.”

Harvard Bioscience Schedules Fourth Quarter 2023 Earnings Conference Call for March 7, 2024 at 8:00 AM ET

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Tuesday, February 27, 2024

HOLLISTON, Mass., Feb. 27, 2024 (GLOBE NEWSWIRE) -- Harvard Bioscience, Inc. (Nasdaq: HBIO) will announce its financial results for the quarter ended December 31, 2023 before the market opens on March 7, 2024, and will hold a conference call to discuss the results at 8:00 a.m. Eastern Time.

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  • HOLLISTON, Mass., Feb. 27, 2024 (GLOBE NEWSWIRE) -- Harvard Bioscience, Inc. (Nasdaq: HBIO) will announce its financial results for the quarter ended December 31, 2023 before the market opens on March 7, 2024, and will hold a conference call to discuss the results at 8:00 a.m. Eastern Time.
  • Participants who would like to join the call and ask a question must register here .
  • Once registered, you will receive the dial-in numbers and a unique PIN number.
  • Financial information presented on the call, including the earnings release and a related slide presentation, will be available on the Investor Relations section of Harvard Bioscience’s website.

Interstellar Communication Holdings Welcome New Board Member

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Monday, February 26, 2024

C. Dan Killian, Jr. is President of Harvard Investors Group. Harvard Investors Group is a family office investment firm. It is also a consultancy focused on assisting public and private companies--both domestic and foreign--to access Wall Street resources more effectively. Services include introductions to investment banking firms, rating agencies, accounting and legal professionals, transfer agencies, independent valuation expert, as well as to financial research and investor relations firms. The firm has contacts at the NYSE, Nasdaq, and OTC Markets. Killian and his colleagues are active in the National Investment Banking Association and other financial organizations. Killian is a licensed attorney and can be helpful in interpreting the complex regulations related to securities offerings and corporate disclosure requirements. Harvard Investors is best known for the "road show" meetings it hosts in New York, Philadelphia, Boston, Charlotte and other cities.

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  • Miami, FL, Feb. 26, 2024 (GLOBE NEWSWIRE) -- Interstellar Communication Holdings Inc., (the “Company” or “Interstellar Communication”), a holding company that connects and consolidates space-related companies, is pleased to introduce Dan Killian as its newest addition to the Board of Directors.
  • “We are excited to welcome Dan to the Interstellar Communication Board of Directors.
  • We are confident that his strategic acumen will propel Interstellar Communication to even greater levels of success,” said Lijie Zhu, Managing Director of Dragon Gate Investment Partners and Chair of Interstellar Communication Holdings.
  • "I am honored to join the esteemed Board of Directors at Interstellar Communication Holdings,” said Dan Killian.

American Institutes for Research Announces New CEO and Board Chair

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Wednesday, February 21, 2024

Lawrence D. Bobo , the dean of social science at Harvard University, is the new chair of the AIR Board of Directors.

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  • Lawrence D. Bobo , the dean of social science at Harvard University, is the new chair of the AIR Board of Directors.
  • Heppen is the seventh president and CEO in AIR’s 77-year history, and the first woman to serve in the role.
  • She stepped down from the AIR Board of Directors after serving as its chair for more than 25 years.
  • Bobo has been a member of the AIR Board since 1997 and most recently served as vice chair.

Unbound Announces Ashley Hufft as President and Chief Executive Officer

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Wednesday, February 21, 2024

Kansas City, Kansas, Feb. 21, 2024 (GLOBE NEWSWIRE) -- Nonprofit Unbound is pleased to announce experienced international development leader Ashley Hufft as its president and chief executive officer (CEO), effective immediately.

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  • Kansas City, Kansas, Feb. 21, 2024 (GLOBE NEWSWIRE) -- Nonprofit Unbound is pleased to announce experienced international development leader Ashley Hufft as its president and chief executive officer (CEO), effective immediately.
  • Hufft is the first woman to serve as president and CEO in the organization’s nearly 43-year history.
  • Hufft is an accomplished and visionary leader who brings a wealth of experience to Unbound.
  • “On behalf of myself and the board, we are delighted to welcome Ashley Hufft as president and CEO of Unbound and are confident in her abilities to lead the organization into its next chapter,” said Chief Governing Officer Emma Miller.

Giant Magellan Telescope Expands Global Science Impact with Taiwanese Partner

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Wednesday, February 21, 2024

PASADENA, CA, Feb. 21, 2024 (GLOBE NEWSWIRE) -- The Giant Magellan Telescope today welcomes Academia Sinica Institute of Astronomy and Astrophysics (ASIAA), a distinguished Taiwanese research institute, into its international consortium.

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  • PASADENA, CA, Feb. 21, 2024 (GLOBE NEWSWIRE) -- The Giant Magellan Telescope today welcomes Academia Sinica Institute of Astronomy and Astrophysics (ASIAA), a distinguished Taiwanese research institute, into its international consortium.
  • ASIAA's inclusion expands the consortium to 14 international research institutions, underscoring Giant Magellan’s significance to the global astronomy community and the consortium’s commitment to prioritizing global collaboration for the advancement of science.
  • “We are thrilled to welcome ASIAA into our international consortium of distinguished partners,” said Dr. Walter Massey, Board Chair of the Giant Magellan Telescope.
  • This collective investment in the Giant Magellan Telescope is a testament that science can transcend boundaries and bind humanity together for good.”
    The astronomical research and instrumental development capabilities in Taiwan have received international recognition.

Giant Magellan Telescope Expands Global Science Impact with Taiwanese Partner

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Tuesday, February 20, 2024

PASADENA, CA, Feb. 20, 2024 (GLOBE NEWSWIRE) -- The Giant Magellan Telescope today welcomes Academia Sinica Institute of Astronomy and Astrophysics (ASIAA), a distinguished Taiwanese research institute, into its international consortium.

Key Points: 
  • PASADENA, CA, Feb. 20, 2024 (GLOBE NEWSWIRE) -- The Giant Magellan Telescope today welcomes Academia Sinica Institute of Astronomy and Astrophysics (ASIAA), a distinguished Taiwanese research institute, into its international consortium.
  • ASIAA's inclusion expands the consortium to 14 international research institutions, underscoring Giant Magellan’s significance to the global astronomy community and the consortium’s commitment to prioritizing global collaboration for the advancement of science.
  • “We are thrilled to welcome ASIAA into our international consortium of distinguished partners,” said Dr. Walter Massey, Board Chair of the Giant Magellan Telescope.
  • This collective investment in the Giant Magellan Telescope is a testament that science can transcend boundaries and bind humanity together for good.”
    The astronomical research and instrumental development capabilities in Taiwan have received international recognition.

Fujifilm Celebrates Recent Recipients of Fujifilm Fellowships at Harvard Medical School

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Tuesday, February 20, 2024

CAMBRIDGE, Mass., Feb. 20, 2024 (GLOBE NEWSWIRE) -- FUJIFILM Holdings America Corporation (Fujifilm), today announced the nine most recent Fujifilm Fellows at Harvard Medical School.

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  • CAMBRIDGE, Mass., Feb. 20, 2024 (GLOBE NEWSWIRE) -- FUJIFILM Holdings America Corporation (Fujifilm), today announced the nine most recent Fujifilm Fellows at Harvard Medical School.
  • These PhD students from around the world are part of the Harvard Medical School Therapeutics Graduate Program working to advance therapeutics discovery, development, and applications to improve the treatment of disease.
  • Launched with six fellows in 2019, the Fujifilm Fellowship has now grown to reach 34 recipients to date, including six alumni.
  • “Fujifilm is proud to support Harvard Medical School as it helps to shape our world’s future scientists.

With Capital Raise, Vizgen Commits to Its Long-term Success and Defense Against Baseless Anti-Competitive Legal Actions

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Friday, March 8, 2024

These measures come in response to unlawful monopolistic conduct by 10x Genomics and Harvard University, Vizgen’s own licensor—including baseless patent litigation in the U.S. and Europe.

Key Points: 
  • These measures come in response to unlawful monopolistic conduct by 10x Genomics and Harvard University, Vizgen’s own licensor—including baseless patent litigation in the U.S. and Europe.
  • Despite being the target of anticompetitive legal claims, Vizgen remains fully committed to its mission of providing the industry’s best tools for single-cell spatial biology and driving discoveries aimed at improving human health.
  • With the new funding, Vizgen continues to invest in the development of its groundbreaking technologies, ensuring a long-term commitment to support its customers.
  • Responsible enforcement of IP is important to our industry but not to the point of weaponizing patent litigation through baseless claims.

Alen Air Purifiers are Transforming Home Health to Fight Rising Indoor Air Quality Dangers

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Thursday, March 7, 2024

The company’s education campaign focuses on pervasive health risks associated with poor indoor air quality.

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  • The company’s education campaign focuses on pervasive health risks associated with poor indoor air quality.
  • “The dangers of poor indoor air quality are not just invisible – they silently jeopardize our health, amplifying the risk of respiratory issues, allergies and long-term health complications,” said Alen CEO, Warburg Lee.
  • Alen air purifiers with HEPA fresh filtration capture fine particles, including ash, soot and VOCs, effectively removing them from the indoor air and reducing exposure to harmful pollutants and allergens like pollen, pet dander, and mold spores, providing symptom relief and improving overall indoor air quality.
  • Addressing these sources of indoor air pollution typically involves implementing strategies such as improving ventilation, using air purifiers with HEPA filters like Alen, and reducing or eliminating the use of products with harmful chemicals.