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Noster research: NOSTER and Science Microbiome Prize Symposium and Award Ceremony Honor Young Researchers' Novel Contributions

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Thursday, October 26, 2023
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KYOTO, Japan, Oct. 26, 2023 /PRNewswire/ -- NOSTER Inc and Science, the prestigious academic journal, joined forces to host the NOSTER and Science Microbiome Prize Symposium and the 4th prize award ceremony on October 5th and 6th in Kyoto, Japan.

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  • KYOTO, Japan, Oct. 26, 2023 /PRNewswire/ -- NOSTER Inc and Science, the prestigious academic journal, joined forces to host the NOSTER and Science Microbiome Prize Symposium and the 4th prize award ceremony on October 5th and 6th in Kyoto, Japan.
  • The NOSTER & Science Microbiome Prize rewards innovative research from young investigators studying how microbiota has the potential to contribute to our understanding of health and disease, or to guide novel therapeutic interventions.
  • The Japanese company NOSTER established this award in 2020 in partnership with Science and its publisher, the American Association for the Advancement of Science (AAAS).
  • NOSTER remains committed to supporting young scientists through this award and aims to contribute to breakthrough drug development driven by microbiome research.

Aprea Therapeutics to Host a Key Opinion Leader (KOL) Event on its Synthetic Lethality (SL) and DNA Damage Response (DDR) Pathways

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Tuesday, October 24, 2023
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DOYLESTOWN, Pa., Oct. 24, 2023 (GLOBE NEWSWIRE) -- Aprea Therapeutics, Inc. (Nasdaq: APRE) (“Aprea”, or the “Company”), a clinical stage biopharmaceutical company focused on precision oncology through synthetic lethality, today announced it will host a KOL event on Tuesday, October 31, 2023 at 11:00 am ET.

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  • DOYLESTOWN, Pa., Oct. 24, 2023 (GLOBE NEWSWIRE) -- Aprea Therapeutics, Inc. (Nasdaq: APRE) (“Aprea”, or the “Company”), a clinical stage biopharmaceutical company focused on precision oncology through synthetic lethality, today announced it will host a KOL event on Tuesday, October 31, 2023 at 11:00 am ET.
  • The Aprea Therapeutics team will discuss the Phase 1/2a study evaluating its lead program of a highly potent and selective macrocyclic inhibitor of ataxia telangiectasia and Rad3-related (ATR), ATRN-119, in patients with advanced solid tumors having mutations in defined DDR genes.
  • The session will be available for replay on the News and Events portion of the Investor Relations section of the company’s website.
  • To register for the event, please click here .

Principal Financial Group® Chairman, President & CEO Dan Houston Recognized with the 2023 Ray Lillywhite Award by EBRI at the Defined Contribution West Conference in San Diego, CA

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Tuesday, October 24, 2023
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Principal Financial Group® chairman, president & CEO Dan Houston received the 2023 Ray Lillywhite Award today from the Employee Benefit Research Institute (EBRI) at the Defined Contribution West Conference in San Diego, CA.

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  • Principal Financial Group® chairman, president & CEO Dan Houston received the 2023 Ray Lillywhite Award today from the Employee Benefit Research Institute (EBRI) at the Defined Contribution West Conference in San Diego, CA.
  • The Employee Benefit Research Institute recognizes Dan with the 2023 Ray Lillywhite Award because of his longtime focus on advanced financial security and retirement programs for employees and employers,” said Barb Marder, president & CEO, EBRI.
  • “I am deeply honored and humbled to receive this year’s Lillywhite Award,” said Dan Houston, Principal chairman, president, and CEO.
  • Referenced companies are members of the Principal Financial Group®, Des Moines, IA 50392.​ ©2023 Principal Financial Services, Inc.
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University of Phoenix Chief Operating Officer Raghu Krishnaiah Leads Session at the Virtual Conference OnCon 2023

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Monday, October 23, 2023
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“An Agile workforce can contribute to goals and objectives of the business, with stronger and more equitable talent attraction, acquisition and retention, and more well-equipped to address the challenges of the day,” states Krishnaiah.

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  • “An Agile workforce can contribute to goals and objectives of the business, with stronger and more equitable talent attraction, acquisition and retention, and more well-equipped to address the challenges of the day,” states Krishnaiah.
  • Krishnaiah leads the session in a discussion of how in an environment of demographic shifts, technology creating more rapid changes and other factors, Agile workforces are critical to companies’ future growth and have potential beyond technology and product teams, to every role within a company.
  • “While every organization’s journey to an Agile workforce might look different, there are best practices and approaches emerging, from hiring practices to skill development to changing processes and measurements,” shares Krishnaiah.
  • As the Chief Operating Officer at University of Phoenix, Krishnaiah is instrumental in the transformation of the University and responsible for all operating strategy and results.

University of Maryland to Become National Headquarters for Clark Scholars Program Network

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Tuesday, October 17, 2023
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COLLEGE PARK, Md., Oct. 17, 2023 /PRNewswire/ -- The University of Maryland today announced that its A. James Clark School of Engineering will become the permanent home of a multi-university program that provides holistic support to exceptionally talented students with financial need, thanks to a generous $20.6 million investment from the A. James & Alice B. Clark Foundation.

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  • Re-introduced as the Clark Scholars Program Network, it will encourage collaboration and innovation across participating institutions and with alums, and continue the program's previous success.
  • The Clark Scholars Program has given hundreds of students a chance, and the greatness they are creating will shape the world for decades to come.
  • "We are proud to introduce the Clark Scholars Program Network, the first-of-its-kind program to outlive the sunsetting foundation that created it.
  • UMD's Clark Scholars Program was established as part of Building Together, the Foundation's $219.5 million investment in the University of Maryland, announced in October 2017.

Coave Therapeutics appoints Leading World Experts to newly formed Scientific Advisory Board dedicated to its Genetic Medicine Delivery Platform

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Thursday, October 12, 2023
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Their collective expertise will also contribute to enhancing the ALIGATER™ platform and expanding its potential across viral (adeno-associated virus; AAV) and non-viral vector-based therapeutics, unlocking the potential to develop novel genetic medicines targeting serious diseases.

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  • Their collective expertise will also contribute to enhancing the ALIGATER™ platform and expanding its potential across viral (adeno-associated virus; AAV) and non-viral vector-based therapeutics, unlocking the potential to develop novel genetic medicines targeting serious diseases.
  • Lolita Petit, CSO of Coave Therapeutics commented, “We are absolutely thrilled to welcome our exceptional Scientific Advisory Board to the Coave team.
  • Each of these distinguished members has made profound contributions to the fields of genetic medicine, gene therapy, and neurosciences, bringing a unique depth of knowledge and experience to Coave.
  • We eagerly anticipate the opportunity to leverage their unique scientific insights to continue to advance our pipeline and ALIGATER platform.

Vornado Names Jason Kirschner Executive Vice President – Head of Capital Markets

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Tuesday, October 10, 2023
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NEW YORK, Oct. 10, 2023 (GLOBE NEWSWIRE) -- Vornado Realty Trust (NYSE:VNO) announced the appointment of Jason Kirschner, 47, as the Company’s Executive Vice President – Head of Capital Markets. Mr. Kirschner reports to Michael Franco, Vornado’s President and Chief Financial Officer.

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  • NEW YORK, Oct. 10, 2023 (GLOBE NEWSWIRE) -- Vornado Realty Trust (NYSE:VNO) announced the appointment of Jason Kirschner, 47, as the Company’s Executive Vice President – Head of Capital Markets.
  • Mr. Kirschner reports to Michael Franco, Vornado’s President and Chief Financial Officer.
  • Mr. Kirschner brings more than 20 years of experience in financing both existing buildings and new developments, particularly in Manhattan.
  • Prior to joining Vornado, Mr. Kirschner was Managing Director – Finance & Capital Markets at Hudson Realty Capital, an RXR affiliate, for two years and previously served at Brookfield Properties for over 10 years, most recently as Senior Vice President – Finance & Capital Markets.

Mendel Launches Hypercube, an AI-Copilot for Real World Data Applications

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Monday, October 9, 2023
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Using Hypercube, organizations can now command the full spectrum of their data, structured and unstructured alike, to deliver blazing-fast insights and answer previously unanswerable questions.

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  • Using Hypercube, organizations can now command the full spectrum of their data, structured and unstructured alike, to deliver blazing-fast insights and answer previously unanswerable questions.
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    The current approach of leveraging AI in health data relies solely on machine learning techniques like neural networks and large language models (LLMs).
  • However, this approach is inadequate for clinical applications because of its inability to discern the nuances of clinical language and susceptibility to hallucinations (unpredictable errors or inaccuracies).
  • “After six years of R&D, Hypercube is not a step forward for real-world data applications, it is a leap to RWD 2.0,” said Dr. Karim Galil, co-founder and CEO of Mendel.

University of Phoenix Leadership Featured in Chief Learning Officer Breakfast Club Event on Differentiated Development

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Thursday, October 5, 2023
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The Breakfast Club event offers a conversation among Krishnaiah and Richardson and leaders in learning and development about how learning programs can move away from the concept of one-size-fits-all development and rethink inclusion in learning and talent approaches.

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  • The Breakfast Club event offers a conversation among Krishnaiah and Richardson and leaders in learning and development about how learning programs can move away from the concept of one-size-fits-all development and rethink inclusion in learning and talent approaches.
  • As the Chief Operating Officer at University of Phoenix, Krishnaiah is instrumental in the transformation of the University and responsible for all operating strategy and results.
  • The Breakfast Club has been connecting leaders over breakfast to strengthen the link between learning and development and business strategy for over 17 years.
  • In 2021, the Breakfast Club returned as a virtual, mini-event series hosted by Chief Learning Officer and Talent Management featuring top CLOs and learning and talent leaders.

The Inner Circle Acknowledges, Elizabeth Suarez as a Pinnacle Platinum Professional for her contributions to the field of Executive Consulting

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Friday, October 13, 2023
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WESTMINSTER, Colo., Oct. 13, 2023 /PRNewswire/ -- Prominently featured in The Inner Circle, Elizabeth Suarez is acknowledged as a Pinnacle Platinum Professional for her contributions to the field of Executive Consulting.

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  • WESTMINSTER, Colo., Oct. 13, 2023 /PRNewswire/ -- Prominently featured in The Inner Circle, Elizabeth Suarez is acknowledged as a Pinnacle Platinum Professional for her contributions to the field of Executive Consulting.
  • Ms. Suarez's educational journey began at Cornell University where she earned a Bachelor of Science degree in Chemical Engineering.
  • Ms. Suarez has enjoyed an illustrious career beginning in corporate America where she worked for many years.
  • As an Executive Coach, I offer my clients the resources, tools, and knowledge to navigate their transition into leadership roles.