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Austin, Texas and Idaho Falls, Idaho Top Milken Institute’s 2024 Annual Ranking of Best-Performing Cities

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Tuesday, February 6, 2024
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Among small cities, Idaho Falls, Idaho maintained the first position this year after earning the same spot in last year’s rankings.

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  • Among small cities, Idaho Falls, Idaho maintained the first position this year after earning the same spot in last year’s rankings.
  • Many low-tier large and small cities continued to struggle, with employment numbers that remained below their 2019 levels.
  • 1 ranking among large cities due to its rapid job and wage growth along with a robust high-tech sector.
  • The Best-Performing Cities interactive map allows you to compare cities' performance relative to their peers, determined by city size and ranking tier.

The Fifth Annual Milken Institute Middle East and Africa Summit Returns to Abu Dhabi

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Thursday, December 7, 2023
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The Milken Institute’s fifth annual Middle East and Africa (MEA) Summit will take place December 7-8, 2023 at the Rosewood Hotel Abu Dhabi.

Key Points: 
  • The Milken Institute’s fifth annual Middle East and Africa (MEA) Summit will take place December 7-8, 2023 at the Rosewood Hotel Abu Dhabi.
  • "This year’s Middle East and Africa Summit will focus on solutions to some of the challenges in the region that have global import," said Richard Ditizio , CEO of the Milken Institute.
  • The Milken Institute has a long-standing commitment to advancing solutions to global issues, and the MEA Summit is a testament to that commitment.
  • The Milken Institute will live-stream the Middle East and Africa Summit public sessions, expanding access to the event.

Hevolution Foundation Convenes 2000 Delegates for Inaugural Global Healthspan Summit and Announces Nearly $100 Million to Drive Healthier Aging Worldwide

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Wednesday, November 29, 2023
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Hevolution CEO Dr. Mehmood Khan welcomed over 120 world-class speakers and nearly 2000 delegates to the inaugural Global Healthspan Summit to chart a new path for healthier aging and catalyze a worldwide shift from lifespan to healthspan.

Key Points: 
  • Hevolution CEO Dr. Mehmood Khan welcomed over 120 world-class speakers and nearly 2000 delegates to the inaugural Global Healthspan Summit to chart a new path for healthier aging and catalyze a worldwide shift from lifespan to healthspan.
  • Hevolution to announce nearly $100 million during the two-day event to boost investment and accelerate scientific discovery in the healthspan field.
  • RIYADH, Saudi Arabia, Nov. 29, 2023 /PRNewswire/ -- Dr. Mehmood Khan, CEO of the global non-profit Hevolution Foundation, set the stage for a paradigm shift in global aging with the inauguration of the first-ever Global Healthspan Summit in Riyadh, Saudi Arabia.
  • As the largest event of its kind, the Global Healthspan Summit welcomed over 120 world-class speakers and nearly 2000 delegates to co-create a healthier future for aging societies worldwide.

Hevolution Foundation Convenes 2000 Delegates for Inaugural Global Healthspan Summit and Announces Nearly $100 Million to Drive Healthier Aging Worldwide

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Wednesday, November 29, 2023
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Hevolution CEO Dr. Mehmood Khan welcomed over 120 world-class speakers and nearly 2000 delegates to the inaugural Global Healthspan Summit to chart a new path for healthier aging and catalyze a worldwide shift from lifespan to healthspan.

Key Points: 
  • Hevolution CEO Dr. Mehmood Khan welcomed over 120 world-class speakers and nearly 2000 delegates to the inaugural Global Healthspan Summit to chart a new path for healthier aging and catalyze a worldwide shift from lifespan to healthspan.
  • Hevolution to announce nearly $100 million during the two-day event to boost investment and accelerate scientific discovery in the healthspan field.
  • RIYADH, Saudi Arabia, Nov. 29, 2023 /PRNewswire/ -- Dr. Mehmood Khan, CEO of the global non-profit Hevolution Foundation, set the stage for a paradigm shift in global aging with the inauguration of the first-ever Global Healthspan Summit in Riyadh, Saudi Arabia.
  • As the largest event of its kind, the Global Healthspan Summit welcomed over 120 world-class speakers and nearly 2000 delegates to co-create a healthier future for aging societies worldwide.

Family Medicine Specialists Selects Cardio Diagnostics’ Epigenetic-Genetic Tests for Assessing Heart Attack Risk for its BlueCross BlueShield Patients

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Tuesday, November 7, 2023
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The "Heart Attack Prevention" initiative will leverage Cardio Diagnostics' advanced and highly sensitive blood-based epigenetic-genetic tests to risk stratify FMS’ patient population.

Key Points: 
  • The "Heart Attack Prevention" initiative will leverage Cardio Diagnostics' advanced and highly sensitive blood-based epigenetic-genetic tests to risk stratify FMS’ patient population.
  • According to the CDC, nearly 50% of Americans have at least one major cardiovascular risk such as diabetes, obesity, or hypertension.
  • FMS is implementing Cardio Diagnostics’ heart attack risk assessment test, Epi+Gen CHD, in at least 1,200 patients with CHD risk factors with BlueCross BlueShield Medicare, Medicaid, HMO and PPO health plans.
  • This initiative will demonstrate the practical and cost-effective benefits of early heart attack risk detection and intervention.

Cybin to Participate at the 2023 Milken Institute Future of Health Summit

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Friday, November 3, 2023
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“Sadly, there has been little recent progress in addressing the mental health treatment gap and limited effectiveness of current standards of care.

Key Points: 
  • “Sadly, there has been little recent progress in addressing the mental health treatment gap and limited effectiveness of current standards of care.
  • Rates of depression have peaked this year, with 17.8 percent of Americans being treated for depression.1 Current treatments for depression and other mental health conditions have limited effectiveness, creating a mental health treatment gap.
  • Milken Future of Health Summit: Closing the Gap: Better Health for More People
    Description: 50% of people will be diagnosed with a mental health condition or disorder at some point in their lifetime.
  • The Milken Institute is a nonprofit, nonpartisan think tank dedicated to connecting resources and innovation so the best ideas can succeed.

BioHub Maryland Announces Landmark Global Partnership to Accelerate Life Sciences Industry

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Thursday, November 2, 2023
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BioHub Maryland, an initiative to accelerate life sciences in the state, today announced a life sciences and biopharma skills training agreement with the Dublin, Ireland-based National Institute of Bioprocessing Research and Training (NIBRT), a global leader in biopharmaceutical manufacturing training and research.

Key Points: 
  • BioHub Maryland, an initiative to accelerate life sciences in the state, today announced a life sciences and biopharma skills training agreement with the Dublin, Ireland-based National Institute of Bioprocessing Research and Training (NIBRT), a global leader in biopharmaceutical manufacturing training and research.
  • Maryland Governor Wes Moore joined leaders from BioHub Maryland, NIBRT, and industry for the announcement at AstraZeneca’s Gaithersburg campus.
  • BioHub Maryland is an initiative of the Maryland Tech Council, the largest technology and life sciences trade association in the state.
  • Maryland is a global leader in life sciences innovation, hosting more than 2,700 life sciences companies and 54,000 industry workers.

Freedom House Welcomes Four New Trustees

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Monday, November 6, 2023
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WASHINGTON, Nov. 6, 2023 /PRNewswire/ -- Freedom House is pleased to announce that Deborah A. Cowan, Conrad Kiechel, Félix Maradiaga, and Bill Reichblum are joining its board of trustees.

Key Points: 
  • WASHINGTON, Nov. 6, 2023 /PRNewswire/ -- Freedom House is pleased to announce that Deborah A. Cowan, Conrad Kiechel, Félix Maradiaga, and Bill Reichblum are joining its board of trustees.
  • "At a time when democratic freedoms and personal liberties are under threat around the world, we are fortunate to welcome this accomplished new cohort of trustees to help Freedom House maintain a smart, nonpartisan path forward," said Wendell L. Willkie II, co-chair of the Freedom House Board of Trustees.
  • The four new trustees join 32 other highly regarded leaders from the academic, corporate, political, communications and media sectors on the Freedom House board.
  • Trustees advise on the overall direction of Freedom House, support its mission and needs, and assist with the general promotion of the organization.

Milken–Motsepe Prize in Green Energy Finalists Announced

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Wednesday, November 1, 2023
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The Milken Institute and the Motsepe Foundation today announced the five teams advancing to the Finalist Round of the Milken–Motsepe Prize in Green Energy.

Key Points: 
  • The Milken Institute and the Motsepe Foundation today announced the five teams advancing to the Finalist Round of the Milken–Motsepe Prize in Green Energy.
  • “Access to electricity can advance industrialization across Africa and improve the standards of living for many marginalized communities,” said Dr.
  • “These finalists are building innovative solutions to deliver on the promise of a sustainable future, in line with the Sustainable Development Goals.
  • In total, the Milken–Motsepe Prize in Green Energy will award over US$2 million in prizes and additional benefits.

Misophonia Research Fund Crosses $10M Invested: Announces New Cohort of Funded Researchers and Executive Director

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Tuesday, October 31, 2023
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Today, the Fund announces six recipients of its latest round of grants supporting scientific investigators who seek to characterize misophonia and develop new therapeutic strategies.

Key Points: 
  • Today, the Fund announces six recipients of its latest round of grants supporting scientific investigators who seek to characterize misophonia and develop new therapeutic strategies.
  • Powered by the uptick in misophonia investment and researcher participation, the Fund also welcomes its first Executive Director, Lauren Harte-Hargrove, PhD, who will work as a dedicated leader of the Fund to catalyze progress in misophonia.
  • “Our nationwide search landed the perfect person to lead the Misophonia Research Fund.
  • We’re thrilled to welcome her as MRF’s Executive Director and look forward to working together to advance misophonia research,” said Diane Miller, President of the REAM Foundation.