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The Emergency Medicine Community Will Come Together for ACEP23

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Monday, September 11, 2023
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WASHINGTON, DC, Sept. 11, 2023 (GLOBE NEWSWIRE) -- Emergency physicians, researchers, and health care leaders will meet October 9-12 in Philadelphia, Pennsylvania for ACEP23 , the world’s largest emergency medicine conference, presented by the American College of Emergency Physicians (ACEP).

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  • WASHINGTON, DC, Sept. 11, 2023 (GLOBE NEWSWIRE) -- Emergency physicians, researchers, and health care leaders will meet October 9-12 in Philadelphia, Pennsylvania for ACEP23 , the world’s largest emergency medicine conference, presented by the American College of Emergency Physicians (ACEP).
  • Media onsite can attend public presentations and audit an extensive roster of courses taught by emergency physician experts on the most innovative, timely, and high-risk topics in emergency medicine, including stroke, wilderness medicine, heart emergencies, pediatric and geriatric emergencies, infectious disease, and more.
  • Research Forum abstracts will be published in a special supplement to Annals of Emergency Medicine and will be available on request.
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    It is time for a candid conversation about the business of emergency medicine.

Mispro to Open Contract Vivarium in Philadelphia’s UCity Biocluster

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Thursday, September 14, 2023
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Mispro, a pioneering contract vivarium organization (CVO), is set to open a full-service vivarium facility in Philadelphia's thriving UCity biocluster in January 2024.

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  • Mispro, a pioneering contract vivarium organization (CVO), is set to open a full-service vivarium facility in Philadelphia's thriving UCity biocluster in January 2024.
  • Philippe Lamarre, CEO of Mispro, conveyed his excitement about the company’s expansion, emphasizing Philadelphia's evolution as an emerging U.S. biocluster.
  • By providing comprehensive vivarium space and services infrastructure for in vivo drug development studies, Mispro enables companies to focus their research teams and financial resources exclusively on scientific advancements.
  • Mispro is now accepting clients for its Philadelphia UCity contract vivarium facility, scheduled to open its doors in January 2024.

BJ’s Wholesale Club Names Anjana Harve Executive Vice President, Chief Information Officer

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Monday, September 11, 2023
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BJ's Wholesale Club (NYSE: BJ) (“BJ’s”), a leading operator of membership warehouse clubs, today announced that Anjana Harve has been named Executive Vice President, Chief Information Officer, effective immediately.

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  • BJ's Wholesale Club (NYSE: BJ) (“BJ’s”), a leading operator of membership warehouse clubs, today announced that Anjana Harve has been named Executive Vice President, Chief Information Officer, effective immediately.
  • Harve will report to Bob Eddy, Chairman and Chief Executive Officer, and serve as a member of BJ’s executive leadership team.
  • “She brings more than 25 years of experience driving innovative technology transformations and leading and inspiring high-performing teams.
  • She also held various CIO and technology leadership roles at Hill-Rom, Novartis and Shire, along with other senior management positions during her career.

Oklo Appoints R Craig Bealmear as Chief Financial Officer

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Thursday, September 7, 2023
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Oklo Inc. (“Oklo” or the “Company”), an advanced fission technology and nuclear fuel recycling company, has appointed R Craig Bealmear as Chief Financial Officer.

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  • Oklo Inc. (“Oklo” or the “Company”), an advanced fission technology and nuclear fuel recycling company, has appointed R Craig Bealmear as Chief Financial Officer.
  • With over thirty years of experience in financial and commercial leadership, particularly in public company settings, Bealmear will play a pivotal role in Oklo’s continued growth and lead the Company’s financial strategy.
  • In his role as CFO, Bealmear will hold a critical position overseeing all corporate financial functions.
  • View the full release here: https://www.businesswire.com/news/home/20230907412656/en/
    Oklo appoints R Craig Bealmear as Chief Financial Officer (Image: R Craig Bealmear)
    “We are excited to welcome Craig to the Oklo team.

Wicked Saints Harnesses the Magic of Game Mechanics to Empower Gen Z to Take Powerful Action

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Wednesday, September 13, 2023
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MEDFORD, Ore., Sept. 13, 2023 /PRNewswire-PRWeb/ -- Wicked Saints, the Black female-led video game studio that utilizes behavioral technology to create interactive games empowering Gen Z, today announces $3.5M in seed funding co-led by Riot Games and Oregon Venture Fund, with participation from a collective of angels and funds who bring creativity, diversity of thought, deep gaming expertise and more. With pre-seed funding, a total of $4.6 million in funding puts CEO and cofounder Jess Murrey into a rarefied group of Black women who've raised more than $1 million. The money will go to bringing Wicked Saints' first title to market, launching a new genre of mobile games that bridges in-game mastery to real-world self-efficacy, so Gen Z players can change themselves and their world. The new game modality and connection to Gen Z has sparked interest from both global nonprofits and top brands.

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  • The new game modality and connection to Gen Z has sparked interest from both global nonprofits and top brands.
  • "Wicked Saints empowers players to believe in and hone their own abilities through immersive storytelling, gameplay, and community.
  • Wicked Saints is currently building its flagship game, World Reborn , an interactive story game with real-life quests facilitated by augmented reality.
  • Wicked Saints is on a mission to empower a generation that's immersed daily in conflict, ranging from political divide to the loneliness epidemic.

Innovators Behind the Covid Vaccines & Antivirals, HIV Treatments, and More to Be Honored at the White House, Receive Bayh-Dole Coalition American Innovator Award

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Wednesday, September 13, 2023
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"By bringing groundbreaking discoveries from the lab into the real world, these visionaries improved millions of lives around the globe," said Brian O'Shaughnessy, the Bayh-Dole Coalition's board chair. "None of these stories would have been possible without the 1980 Bayh-Dole Act, one of our nation's most inspired -- and most successful -- pieces of legislation."

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  • They will be honored at the White House while in Washington.
  • "We're thrilled to welcome some of America's greatest scientists, researchers, and entrepreneurs to our nation's capital to recognize their brilliant achievements," said Joseph P. Allen, executive director of the Bayh-Dole Coalition.
  • To access the Faces of American Innovation report and learn more about the award recipients and their pioneering work, please visit www.bayhdolecoalition.org/FacesOfAmericanInnovation2023 .
  • If you'd like to schedule an interview with any of the awardees, please contact Jack Dunn at [email protected] .

Mindgrasp AI Releases Edtech Chrome Extension to Expand Use of Ai Study Tool

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Saturday, September 9, 2023
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COLUMBIA, Md., Sept. 8, 2023 /PRNewswire-PRWeb/ -- Just one year ago Shayan Khanlarbeik, made the toughest decision of his life: to forego dental school at not one, but three of the world's best dental schools. He had spent the entire summer of 2022 interviewing for a spot in the rising class of at either Columbia, University of Pennsylvania or University of Maryland. Not only had his 3.89 GPA earned him acceptance, but he'd be able to attend on a scholarship.

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  • The technology has gone viral on TikTok as students realize benefits of an ethical AI study tool to improve learning.
  • His decision to take a gap year was to launch what has quickly become the world's Number 1 Ai Assistant, Mindgrasp.
  • Panopto Integration: The Mindgrasp Chrome Extension goes a step further by integrating with Panopto, a leading video platform for education.
  • The Mindgrasp Chrome Extension is now available for download on the Chrome Web Store.

Equinix Appoints Adam Berlew as Chief Marketing Officer

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Wednesday, September 6, 2023
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REDWOOD CITY, Calif., Sept. 6, 2023 /PRNewswire/ -- Equinix, Inc. (Nasdaq: EQIX), the world's digital infrastructure company®, today announced the appointment of Adam Berlew as Chief Marketing Officer (CMO), effective immediately.

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  • REDWOOD CITY, Calif., Sept. 6, 2023 /PRNewswire/ -- Equinix, Inc. (Nasdaq: EQIX), the world's digital infrastructure company®, today announced the appointment of Adam Berlew as Chief Marketing Officer (CMO), effective immediately.
  • With more than 25 years' experience in strategic marketing and global leadership roles, Berlew returns to Equinix after previously serving as a Vice President of Global Marketing from 2012 to 2015.
  • "We couldn't be more excited to welcome Adam back to Equinix and have him join our leadership team as CMO," said Peter Van Camp, Executive Chairman and interim Chief Revenue Officer, Equinix.
  • Berlew previously served as Head of Global Digital, Enterprise, Economy and Platform Marketing for Atlassian.

Dime Celebrates Successful New York Launch, Unveils Innovative Approach to Gen Z Connections

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Wednesday, September 6, 2023
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New York, New York--(Newsfile Corp. - September 6, 2023) - Dime, the pioneering Gen Z marketing platform, celebrates a successful launch in New York City, marking a significant milestone in its mission to revolutionize how companies connect to Gen Z.

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  • New York, New York--(Newsfile Corp. - September 6, 2023) - Dime, the pioneering Gen Z marketing platform, celebrates a successful launch in New York City, marking a significant milestone in its mission to revolutionize how companies connect to Gen Z.
  • Dime recently hosted an exclusive event at the Four Seasons Downtown Hotel in New York to announce its official launch in the city and to welcome its extensive ambassador community.
  • With a presence spanning over 35 universities in the US, UK, and Canada, Dime's grasp on this new generation is evident.
  • Dime's debut in New York facilitated the creation of new relationships and formation of distinct communities across universities and within the Gen Z market.

$4.5 Billion Private Banking Team Chooses Independence with Fidelis Capital to Solve Complex Issues for UHNW Clients

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Tuesday, September 5, 2023
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TAMPA, Fla., Sept. 5, 2023 /PRNewswire/ -- Fidelis Capital, an advisor-owned wealth management firm that provides a superior private banking experience, announces that one of the largest wealth management teams in the Mid-Atlantic region formerly with Bank of America Private Bank has joined the independent firm as partners. The team, which advises on more than $4.5 billion in client assets, was frustrated by the constant turnover and inability to provide solutions that they believed their clients deserved at the bank.

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  • "Fidelis Capital operates as an outsourced family office, which will provide tremendous value and support as we strive to help clients navigate financial complexity in their lives," said Christopher F. Tate, J.D., Partner, Wealth Strategist, Fidelis Capital.
  • Christopher Tate most recently served as Wealth Strategies Advisor, Senior Vice President at Bank of America Private Bank.
  • "As the founders of Fidelis Capital did, this team is making the transition to independence in search of an environment more amenable to the complex, ultra-high-net-worth wealth planning that their clients need."
  • As changes in the private banking world continue, Fidelis Capital remains at the forefront of change and will be positioned as the face of how the industry is evolving.