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ORISE report shows overall number of health physics degrees decreases to lowest level in decades

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Wednesday, January 31, 2024
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According to the report, 21 students received bachelor’s degrees with majors in health physics in 2022 and 19 in 2021—the lowest numbers of bachelor’s degrees reported since 1973, the inception of the ORISE health physics survey.

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  • According to the report, 21 students received bachelor’s degrees with majors in health physics in 2022 and 19 in 2021—the lowest numbers of bachelor’s degrees reported since 1973, the inception of the ORISE health physics survey.
  • The number of health physics master’s degrees awarded in 2022 decreased by 27 percent and 25 percent from 2021 and 2019 levels, respectively.
  • The number of doctorate degrees awarded in health physics in 2022 is the second lowest number reported since 1966.
  • Oregon State University had the largest number of health physics degrees awarded in 2021 and 2022 with 6 bachelor’s degrees and 59 master’s degrees, followed by Purdue University and the Illinois Institute of Technology.

Keith Krach-Led US-Taiwan Business Council Delegation Expands Trusted Collaboration with Taiwan

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Wednesday, January 31, 2024
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  • View the full release here: https://www.businesswire.com/news/home/20240131359736/en/
    The mission, which was timed shortly after Taiwan’s elections, focused on the importance of trust in the close relationship between the United States and Taiwan.
  • You partner with people you trust, and you love the people you trust,” observed Krach during the visit.
  • “The US-Taiwan Business Council’s chairman’s delegation, led by Keith Krach, was the first major international business organization to visit Taiwan after the January 13 election.
  • “We will continue to be ambitious in advancing the US-Taiwan ties based on trust, and expanding the Global Trusted Tech Network, a growing coalition of global leaders committed to trusted economic and technological collaboration.”

Lyten Secures $4 Million U.S. Department of Energy Grant to Accelerate Commercialization of High-Capacity, Long Cycle-Life Lithium-Sulfur Batteries

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Tuesday, January 30, 2024
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Utilizing abundantly available and low-cost sulfur, the lithium-sulfur chemistry has the potential to deliver greater than twice the energy density of lithium-ion NMC (nickel, manganese, cobalt) chemistries.

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  • Utilizing abundantly available and low-cost sulfur, the lithium-sulfur chemistry has the potential to deliver greater than twice the energy density of lithium-ion NMC (nickel, manganese, cobalt) chemistries.
  • For this grant, Lyten is working with Stanford University, the University of Texas-Austin, and industrial partner Arcadium Lithium (formed via merger of Livent and Allkem).
  • Separately, Lyten is a subrecipient on a DoE grant awarded to Purdue University to improve modeling capabilities for lithium-sulfur cells.
  • Lyten investors include a broad range of industry leaders, including Stellantis (third-largest auto manufacturer in the world), FedEx, Honeywell, and Walbridge.

Corvias Advances Partnerships and Impact in 2023

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Tuesday, January 30, 2024
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In 2023, Corvias’ property management teams across all installations hosted multiple family-friendly resident events that focused on building community and connection.

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  • In 2023, Corvias’ property management teams across all installations hosted multiple family-friendly resident events that focused on building community and connection.
  • In 2023, Corvias team members volunteered more than 800 hours nationwide and donated more than $34,500 to non-profit organizations.
  • Corvias invested in its workforce and partnerships in 2023, by bringing on industry experts to advance its mission.
  • In 2023, Corvias celebrated eight team members who joined the property management team at Fort Meade in 2001.

LBC Credit Partners Promotes Homyar Choksi to Deputy Chief Investment Officer

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Thursday, January 25, 2024
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LBC Credit Partners (“LBC”), one of the leading providers of financing solutions to middle market companies and a division of CIFC Asset Management LLC (“CIFC”), today announced the promotion of Homyar Choksi to Deputy Chief Investment Officer.

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  • LBC Credit Partners (“LBC”), one of the leading providers of financing solutions to middle market companies and a division of CIFC Asset Management LLC (“CIFC”), today announced the promotion of Homyar Choksi to Deputy Chief Investment Officer.
  • Based in LBC’s Radnor, Pennsylvania headquarters, Mr. Choksi will continue to serve on the firm’s Investment Committee and lead the originations team while assuming additional investment responsibilities.
  • “Homyar is an incredibly experienced, thoughtful, and creative investment professional who has deep relationships within the private equity and direct lending communities,” said John Brignola, Senior Managing Partner of LBC.
  • Mr. Choksi’s appointment follows an active start to 2024 for LBC as the firm continues to execute on a robust deal pipeline across sectors.

Revvity Elects Sophie Vandebroek and Michael Klobuchar to its Board of Directors

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Thursday, January 25, 2024
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Revvity, Inc. (NYSE: RVTY), today announced that Sophie Vandebroek and Michael Klobuchar have been elected to its board of directors, effective February 1, 2024.

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  • Revvity, Inc. (NYSE: RVTY), today announced that Sophie Vandebroek and Michael Klobuchar have been elected to its board of directors, effective February 1, 2024.
  • “I am pleased to welcome Michael Klobuchar and Sophie Vandebroek to Revvity’s board and look forward to their contributions as we execute on our strategic vision,” said Alexis Michas, non-executive chairman of the board.
  • Mike joins our board with a wealth of experience in developing and implementing strategic and operational initiatives for complex global enterprises.
  • She is also a member of the Board of Directors of IDEXX Laboratories (IDXX), Inari Agriculture , and Wolters Kluwer N.V.

Third Rock Ventures Expands Senior Team with Seasoned Biotech Executives

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Thursday, January 25, 2024
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Third Rock Ventures announced today that it has expanded its senior team with the addition and promotion of several industry leaders.

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  • Third Rock Ventures announced today that it has expanded its senior team with the addition and promotion of several industry leaders.
  • Jigar, who joined Third Rock in 2021 as a venture partner, has made significant contributions to the firm’s discovery and company creation activities.
  • Steve Paul, M.D., who has been affiliated with Third Rock since 2010, has re-joined as a venture partner.
  • Prior to Third Rock, Courtney was an early employee and the chief business officer of Beam Therapeutics.

MTF Biologics Awards 2023 Grants for Innovation in Allograft Translational Research

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Monday, January 22, 2024
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“MTF Biologics is proud of our long-standing commitment to supporting the scientific and patient communities through our allograft innovation grants,” said Joe Yaccarino, President and CEO of MTF Biologics.

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  • “MTF Biologics is proud of our long-standing commitment to supporting the scientific and patient communities through our allograft innovation grants,” said Joe Yaccarino, President and CEO of MTF Biologics.
  • “These grants advance the science of allograft tissue transportation and support MTF Biologics’ dedication to saving and healing lives.
  • We congratulate all of this year's recipients and look forward to the results of their crucial work which will positively impact lives around the world.”
    Innovation in Allograft Translational Research Grants fund translational and clinical research in the fields of allograft transplantation and allograft science.
  • Hans Burchardt Impact Awardee” for the awarded grant with the highest potential clinical impact.”
    Letters of Intent are now being accepted for the 2024 MTF Biologics Innovation in Allograft Translational Research Grants Program.

indie Promotes Key Senior Management

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Monday, January 22, 2024
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indie Semiconductor, Inc. (Nasdaq: INDI), an Autotech solutions innovator, today announced the promotion of a few outstanding senior executives within the organization.

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  • indie Semiconductor, Inc. (Nasdaq: INDI), an Autotech solutions innovator, today announced the promotion of a few outstanding senior executives within the organization.
  • These individuals have demonstrated exceptional leadership, business acumen and automotive industry relationships, and have already made significant contributions to the success of indie in relatively short order.
  • In their new roles, these key management team members will help drive indie’s market outperformance and realize the Company’s vision of creating an Autotech powerhouse.
  • Prior to joining indie in March 2021, he was with Intel, serving in a variety of senior and General Manager roles in wireless connectivity.

Keith Krach Leads Annual Chairman’s US-Taiwan Business Council Delegation to Taiwan

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Thursday, January 18, 2024
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  • View the full release here: https://www.businesswire.com/news/home/20240118030858/en/
    Keith Krach presents President Tsai Ing-wen with the Krach Institute's Tech Freedom Award in Taipei on August 10, 2023.
  • “I am honored to lead the U.S.-Taiwan Business Council delegation to Taiwan at this critical time.
  • Our visit demonstrates the commitment of the American business community to furthering bilateral economic cooperation rooted in mutual trust.
  • During his August 2023 visit, Krach presented the Tech Freedom Award to President Tsai Ing-wen and announced the launch of the Taiwan Center for Innovation and Prosperity at the Krach Institute.