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Research to Assess Impact of Equine-Assisted Services on Trauma Survivors

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Friday, January 12, 2024

WASHINGTON, Jan. 12, 2024 /PRNewswire-PRWeb/ --The Human Animal Bond Research Institute (HABRI) and Pet Partners today announced new funding for a research project to investigate the health and wellbeing benefits of equine-assisted services (EAS) for survivors of trauma and the horses in the program. This grant of $55,212.30 was awarded to a team of researchers at The Ohio State University led by Kimberly Cole, Extension equine specialist and professor of animal sciences.

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  • This research will not only inform health providers on strategies to better care for trauma survivors, but it will also provide first-of-its-kind data on the wellbeing of the horses involved.
  • "Pet Partners is thrilled to support this study on the healing influence of equine-assisted therapy for survivors of trauma," said C. Annie Peters, president & CEO of Pet Partners.
  • "Understanding the impact of EAS on not only the trauma survivors, but also on the participating horses represents an important contribution to the field of human-animal interaction research."
  • "HABRI is proud to join with Pet Partners to support research that will advance our understanding of the mutually-beneficial human-animal bond."

Former NASA Administrator Jim Bridenstine Joins Starlab Space Board of Directors

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Thursday, January 11, 2024

WASHINGTON, Jan. 11, 2024 /PRNewswire/ -- Starlab Space , the transatlantic joint venture between Voyager Space (Voyager) and Airbus, today announced Jim Bridenstine will join the company's Board of Directors.

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  • WASHINGTON, Jan. 11, 2024 /PRNewswire/ -- Starlab Space , the transatlantic joint venture between Voyager Space (Voyager) and Airbus, today announced Jim Bridenstine will join the company's Board of Directors.
  • The former NASA Administrator will help guide Starlab Space as the company continues toward its vision of building a continuously crewed, free-flying space station.
  • "Airbus and Voyager are proud to welcome Jim Bridenstine to Starlab's Board of Directors.
  • Starlab Space also recently announced a teaming agreement with Northrop Grumman , collaboration with the European Space Agency , and two demonstration missions on the International Space Station.

APhA announces 2024 Remington Honor Medal recipient

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Wednesday, January 10, 2024

WASHINGTON, Jan. 10, 2024 /PRNewswire/ -- The American Pharmacists Association (APhA) began announcing the selection of the 2024 APhA Awards and Honors Program recipients today.

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  • WASHINGTON, Jan. 10, 2024 /PRNewswire/ -- The American Pharmacists Association (APhA) began announcing the selection of the 2024 APhA Awards and Honors Program recipients today.
  • Recipients will be officially recognized during the APhA Annual Meeting & Exposition in Orlando, FL, March 22–25, 2024.
  • It serves as the preeminent award for the profession of pharmacy and is the highest honor bestowed by APhA.
  • Milap C. Nahata, PharmD, MS, of Powell, OH, was selected as the recipient of the 2024 Remington Honor Medal.

Reputation Appoints New CTO To Spearhead AI Product Innovation

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Tuesday, January 9, 2024

SAN RAMON, Calif., Jan. 9, 2024 /PRNewswire/ -- Reputation, the global leader in reputation performance management, today announced the appointment of Shantanu Sarkar as Chief Technology Officer, effective immediately.

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  • Shantanu Sarkar has led product and engineering teams at public and private organizations through critical phases of business transformation and revenue growth.
  • "Shantanu's outstanding track record as a product innovator and business leader is the perfect match for Reputation's next phase of growth," said Joe Burton, CEO of Reputation.
  • "The company is poised for massive scale, and our new CTO has the right experience to lead our innovation efforts during this phase.
  • "I am thrilled to join Reputation at a time when generative AI and innovation are impacting companies at an unprecedented rate," said Shantanu Sarkar, CTO of Reputation.

Kao Data Appoints Doug Loewe as Chief Executive Officer (CEO)

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Tuesday, January 9, 2024

Accomplished, industry-leader with a strong, international track record for strategic, corporate development joins Kao Data following a successful year of new customer acquisitions, investments, and data centre deployments.

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  • Accomplished, industry-leader with a strong, international track record for strategic, corporate development joins Kao Data following a successful year of new customer acquisitions, investments, and data centre deployments.
  • LONDON, Jan. 9, 2024 /PRNewswire/ -- Kao Data , the specialist developer and operator of data centres engineered for AI and advanced computing, has today announced it has appointed Doug Loewe as its new Chief Executive Officer (CEO).
  • Loewe joins Kao Data at a critical inflection point in the company's trajectory, following a year of successful new customer wins across AI, hyperscale cloud, research, and financial services.
  • Doug Loewe begins his role as new CEO of Kao Data with immediate effect.

Kao Data Appoints Doug Loewe as Chief Executive Officer (CEO)

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Tuesday, January 9, 2024

Accomplished, industry-leader with a strong, international track record for strategic, corporate development joins Kao Data following a successful year of new customer acquisitions, investments, and data centre deployments.

Key Points: 
  • Accomplished, industry-leader with a strong, international track record for strategic, corporate development joins Kao Data following a successful year of new customer acquisitions, investments, and data centre deployments.
  • LONDON, Jan. 9, 2024 /PRNewswire/ -- Kao Data , the specialist developer and operator of data centres engineered for AI and advanced computing, has today announced it has appointed Doug Loewe as its new Chief Executive Officer (CEO).
  • Loewe joins Kao Data at a critical inflection point in the company's trajectory, following a year of successful new customer wins across AI, hyperscale cloud, research, and financial services.
  • Doug Loewe begins his role as new CEO of Kao Data with immediate effect.

Infleqtion Fuels 2024 Execution with Strategic Leadership Moves

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Monday, January 8, 2024

AUSTIN, Texas, Jan. 8, 2024 /PRNewswire/ -- Infleqtion, the world's leading quantum information company, today announced the addition of six industry luminaries to its Board of Directors, Advisory Board, and leadership team. Infleqtion is at the forefront of commercializing quantum technology building on multiple product introductions and partnerships in 2023, including the selection of the company's neutral atom platform for Japan's Quantum Moonshot program, the launch of Oqtant, the world's first quantum matter service, selection for new optical atomic clocks in the United Kingdom, and the demonstration of advanced quantum RF capability and interoperability. The company is gearing up for an exciting 2024, bringing the power of quantum to life with sensing, communication, and computing solutions for key markets in healthcare, financial services, defense, and communications.

Key Points: 
  • Infleqtion CEO Scott Faris and other company leaders will share details of Infleqtion's 2024 roadmap and growth plans in its first-ever industry webinar on February 8, 2024, at 10:00 a.m. Central Time.
  • Her leadership, strategy, and business acumen will help guide Infleqtion through the next phase of growth.
  • Infleqtion has ambitious 2024 growth plans to exceed 2023 record bookings, deliver groundbreaking technology solutions, and reach new customers and end markets.
  • Register here for the February 8, 2024 webinar to learn about Infleqtion's view of the future of quantum and industry solutions coming to market in 2024.

Big Fogg to Provide its Cooling Sideline Fans at the NCAA Championship in Houston, Texas on Jan 8, 2024

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Monday, January 8, 2024

At the NCAA Championship Bowl game, Big Fogg has been commissioned to provide its misting fans on the sideline for the big game in Houston, Texas.

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  • At the NCAA Championship Bowl game, Big Fogg has been commissioned to provide its misting fans on the sideline for the big game in Houston, Texas.
  • At the Rose Bowl in Pasadena, Big Fogg provided Sideline Heating Systems as well as Cooling Fans for Alabama during the Semi-Final Bowl Championship Game.
  • He stated "Big Fogg has been providing sideline cooling and heating systems for the NFL for over 25 years.
  • When we first introduced Big Fogg heated benches to NCAA football, Big Fogg management was met initially with strong resistance by many premium programs.

Rice Biotech Launch Pad adds pharmaceuticals pioneer Robert Ruffolo to external advisory board

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Monday, January 8, 2024

HOUSTON, Jan. 8, 2024 /PRNewswire/ -- Rice University today announced the addition of Robert Ruffolo Jr. to its external advisory board for the Rice Biotech Launch Pad , a Houston-based accelerator focused on expediting the translation of the university's health and medical technology discoveries into cures.

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  • HOUSTON, Jan. 8, 2024 /PRNewswire/ -- Rice University today announced the addition of Robert Ruffolo Jr. to its external advisory board for the Rice Biotech Launch Pad , a Houston-based accelerator focused on expediting the translation of the university's health and medical technology discoveries into cures.
  • "Dr. Ruffolo brings immense value to the Rice Biotech Launch Pad as an adviser to drive drug development," said Omid Veiseh , associate professor of bioengineering at Rice and faculty director of the Launch Pad.
  • "The Rice Biotech Launch Pad is one of the most forward-looking and technologically innovative teams in the drug development space right now," Ruffolo said.
  • Ruffolo is the 13th member of the Launch Pad's external advisory board.

Prevent Blindness Issues Call for Nominations for the 2024 Jenny Pomeroy Award for Excellence in Vision and Public Health, and Rising Visionary Award

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Thursday, January 4, 2024

CHICAGO, Jan. 4, 2024 /PRNewswire-PRWeb/ -- Prevent Blindness, the nation's leading eye health and safety organization, is issuing the call for nominations for the "2024 Jenny Pomeroy Award for Excellence in Vision and Public Health," and the fifth annual "Rising Visionary Award." Both awards will be formally presented at the 13th Annual Prevent Blindness Focus on Eye Health Summit on July 10-11, 2024.

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  • Prevent Blindness to present national awards at the 13th Annual Prevent Blindness Focus on Eye Health Summit, July 10-11, 2024
    CHICAGO, Jan. 4, 2024 /PRNewswire-PRWeb/ -- Prevent Blindness , the nation's leading eye health and safety organization, is issuing the call for nominations for the " 2024 Jenny Pomeroy Award for Excellence in Vision and Public Health ," and the fifth annual " Rising Visionary Award ."
  • Both the Jenny Pomeroy Award for Excellence in Vision and Public Health, and the Rising Visionary Award, provide us the opportunity to recognize the tremendous efforts of those dedicated to improving our nation's vision and eye health- Jeff Todd, president and CEO of Prevent Blindness.
  • Submission requirements for the Jenny Pomeroy Award for Excellence in Vision and Public Health include:
    A 500-word (or less) description of why the nominee is deserving of this award.
  • For more information on the Prevent Blindness Jenny Pomeroy Award for Excellence in Vision and Public Health and past recipients, please visit https://preventblindness.org/jenny-pomeroy-award-for-excellence-in-visio... .