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Southern California Reproductive Center Welcomes Top Fertility Doctor, Susan Maxwell to Their Award-Winning Practice in Santa Barbara

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Friday, September 15, 2023
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SANTA BARBARA, Calif., Sept. 14, 2023 /PRNewswire/ -- As part of SCRC's ongoing commitment to expanding its physician coverage, we are thrilled to announce that Dr. Maxwell will be joining Dr. Surrey at the Santa Barbara office on a full-time basis. With her exceptional expertise and dedication to patient care, Dr. Maxwell is set to play a pivotal role in advancing the clinic's mission of providing top-tier fertility services to the Santa Barbara community and beyond.

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  • Southern California Reproductive Center (SCRC) is delighted to announce the newest addition to their world-renowned team of physicians, Dr. Susan Maxwell.
  • With her exceptional expertise and dedication to patient care, Dr. Maxwell is set to play a pivotal role in advancing the clinic's mission of providing top-tier fertility services to the Santa Barbara community and beyond.
  • "I hope to expand access to world-class fertility services throughout Santa Barbara and the central coast."
  • "Dr. Maxwell is the perfect addition to our growing team of expert fertility specialists."

Alterome Therapeutics Welcomes Andrew S. Chi, M.D., Ph.D., as Chief Medical Officer

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Wednesday, August 23, 2023
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Alterome Therapeutics, Inc. , a next-generation precision oncology company pioneering the development of alteration-specific targeted therapies for the treatment of cancer, today announced the appointment of Andrew S. Chi, M.D., Ph.D., as its Chief Medical Officer.

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  • Alterome Therapeutics, Inc. , a next-generation precision oncology company pioneering the development of alteration-specific targeted therapies for the treatment of cancer, today announced the appointment of Andrew S. Chi, M.D., Ph.D., as its Chief Medical Officer.
  • “We are excited to welcome Andrew to Alterome during this important phase as we advance our first two programs into the clinic next year,” said Eric Murphy, Ph.D., co-founder, CEO and CSO of Alterome Therapeutics.
  • “Andrew is a talented physician-scientist who brings considerable expertise across all stages of oncology drug development spanning clinical and translational research through global Phase III studies.
  • Before that, he was Senior Director, Clinical Development, at Neon Therapeutics, which was acquired by BioNTech.

CCRM Fertility Broadens North American Footprint By Adding The Advanced IVF Institute to its Network

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Wednesday, August 2, 2023
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CHICAGO, Aug. 2, 2023 /PRNewswire/ -- CCRM Fertility, a global pioneer in fertility treatment, research and science, has added The Advanced IVF Institute, to its rapidly expanding fertility treatment and family-building network. Dr. Charles Miller leads two Chicago-area locations and provides cutting-edge fertility treatments, including in vitro fertilization (IVF), fertility preservation and reproductive surgery.

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  • CHICAGO, Aug. 2, 2023 /PRNewswire/ -- CCRM Fertility , a global pioneer in fertility treatment, research and science, has added The Advanced IVF Institute , to its rapidly expanding fertility treatment and family-building network.
  • Dr. Charles Miller leads two Chicago-area locations and provides cutting-edge fertility treatments, including in vitro fertilization (IVF), fertility preservation and reproductive surgery.
  • For more than 35 years, CCRM Fertility has helped transform lives through exceptional fertility care.
  • As an internationally renowned expert in minimally invasive gynecologic surgery and in the treatment of infertility, Dr. Miller founded The Advanced IVF Institute in 2008.

ROSALIND FRANKLIN UNIVERSITY RESEARCHER AWARDED NIH FUNDING TO INVESTIGATE LINKS BETWEEN DOWN SYNDROME AND ALZHEIMER'S DISEASE

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Tuesday, July 25, 2023
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A professor and director of RFU's Center for Neurodegenerative Disease and Therapeutics , Dr. Stutzmann has long studied the early neuronal pathology that develops in AD.

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  • A professor and director of RFU's Center for Neurodegenerative Disease and Therapeutics , Dr. Stutzmann has long studied the early neuronal pathology that develops in AD.
  • Pathological hallmarks of AD include beta-amyloid and tau pathology, synaptic deficits, and neurodegeneration of key circuits underlying memory, attention and executive function.
  • The extent to which these pathologies are found in DS are a significant component of the collaborative research project.
  • ROSALIND FRANKLIN UNIVERSITY encompasses six colleges and more than 10 research centers and institutes.

NIH Awards $3.6 million to Fund Rosalind Franklin University Research on Rejection Sensitivity in Sexual Minority Adolescents

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Thursday, July 13, 2023
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"I hope our research will shine a light on the need to understand and address the mental health challenges facing sexual minority youth," he said.

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  • "I hope our research will shine a light on the need to understand and address the mental health challenges facing sexual minority youth," he said.
  • "Sexual minority adolescents are eager to connect with adults who want to hear what's going on in their lives."
  • Dr. Ronald Kaplan, RFU executive vice president for research, commended Dr. Feinstein's lab for advancing an essential area of practice and research.
  • ROSALIND FRANKLIN UNIVERSITY encompasses six colleges and more than 10 research centers and institutes.

Dr. Daniel Hallman Promoted to Clinical Manager of Vascular Services, Infectious Disease, and E-Prescriptions

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Thursday, June 29, 2023
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LOS ANGELES, June 29, 2023 /PRNewswire/ -- The Wound Pros has announced Dr. Daniel Hallman, DPM, CWS, MS as its Clinical Manager of Vascular Services, Infectious Disease, and E-prescriptions. The Wound Pros specializes in treating and managing non-healing wounds in long-term care facilities and offers advanced wound care dressings for acute and chronic wounds and wound care education for staff.

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  • LOS ANGELES, June 29, 2023 /PRNewswire/ -- The Wound Pros has announced Dr. Daniel Hallman, DPM, CWS, MS as its Clinical Manager of Vascular Services, Infectious Disease, and E-prescriptions.
  • Dr. Hallman is a licensed clinician and Certified Wound Specialist (CWS) from the American Board of Wound Management (ABWM).
  • Since joining The Wound Pros in 2021, he has had a positive impact, serving in various positions, including Clinical Manager for Nevada.
  • Dr. Hallman has received positive feedback for his clinical services, demeanor and ability to be a successful clinical project manager and clinical manager for medicine.

Rosalind Franklin University Researcher Awarded $2.6 Million to Investigate Severe Lung Infections

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Thursday, June 29, 2023
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NORTH CHICAGO, Ill., June 29, 2023 /PRNewswire/ -- Rosalind Franklin University of Medicine and Science investigator Fabio Re , PhD, wants to prevent a lethal inflammatory response to infection.

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  • NORTH CHICAGO, Ill., June 29, 2023 /PRNewswire/ -- Rosalind Franklin University of Medicine and Science investigator Fabio Re , PhD, wants to prevent a lethal inflammatory response to infection.
  • "Bacterial and viral infections simultaneously activate several innate immune responses including Caspase-11 inflammasome, a pathway that controls production of important pro-inflammatory mediators," Dr. Re said.
  • "These factors protect us from infection but their excessive and uncontrolled production become deleterious including during sepsis and severe COVID-19."
  • Ronald Kaplan, PhD, RFU executive vice president for research, commended Dr. Re's investigation: "Dr. Re's research in the field of severe lung infections caused by viruses and bacteria will hopefully translate into new therapeutic approaches to life-threatening illnesses."

Rosalind Franklin University Announces Wet Lab Buildout Aided by $2 Million in State Matching Funds

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Thursday, June 22, 2023
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"I couldn't be happier to announce that Rosalind Franklin University's brand-new, world-class wet lab space has been completed, thanks to $2 million in state funding," Governor JB Pritzker said.

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  • "I couldn't be happier to announce that Rosalind Franklin University's brand-new, world-class wet lab space has been completed, thanks to $2 million in state funding," Governor JB Pritzker said.
  • The matching funds, awarded in October 2021 by the Illinois Department of Commerce and Economic Opportunity (DCEO), were paired with $2 million from RFU.
  • Demand for wet lab space continues to grow along with investment in life sciences in the Chicago region.
  • "The DCEO has helped bridge the gap so that Illinois life science companies can continue to attract investment."

Colorado Academy of Physician Assistants Names DispatchHealth Co-Founder Kevin Riddleberger Leader of the Year

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Wednesday, March 29, 2023
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DENVER, March 29, 2023 /PRNewswire/ -- The Colorado Academy of Physician Assistants (CAPA) names DispatchHealth Co-Founder and Chief Strategy Officer Kevin Riddleberger PA-C, MBA, Colorado's Physician Assistant (PA) Leader of the Year.

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  • DENVER, March 29, 2023 /PRNewswire/ -- The Colorado Academy of Physician Assistants (CAPA) names DispatchHealth Co-Founder and Chief Strategy Officer Kevin Riddleberger PA-C, MBA, Colorado's Physician Assistant (PA) Leader of the Year.
  • CAPA president Kellie Webber said, "Kevin has been instrumental in the academy's advocacy work – particularly SB23-083 , which will modernize Colorado PA practice laws.
  • In addition, it's important to recognize DispatchHealth has created a model where PAs can thrive, creating better healthcare access and affordability for the betterment of Colorado patients."
  • Before his current role at DispatchHealth, Riddleberger was head of clinical solutions and strategy at iTriage, an industry-leading consumer mobile health app company.

LAKE FOREST COLLEGE AND ROSALIND FRANKLIN UNIVERSITY SHARE $1 MILLION GIFT FOR NURSING PATHWAYS SCHOLARSHIP PROGRAM

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Thursday, March 9, 2023
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LAKE FOREST, Ill., March 9, 2023 /PRNewswire/ -- Lake Forest College and Rosalind Franklin University of Medicine and Science (RFU) in North Chicago have received a $1 million gift from The Grainger Foundation to support scholarships for the novel Nursing Education to Workforce (NEW) Pathway Program .

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  • LAKE FOREST, Ill., March 9, 2023 /PRNewswire/ -- Lake Forest College and Rosalind Franklin University of Medicine and Science (RFU) in North Chicago have received a $1 million gift from The Grainger Foundation to support scholarships for the novel Nursing Education to Workforce (NEW) Pathway Program .
  • "This new scholarship program will increase educational attainment for local students and help build a nursing workforce that, ultimately, will improve the overall health and wellness of Lake County," said Lake Forest College President Jill M. Baren, MD.
  • Data from the economic development organization Lake County Partners shows that 300 nursing positions went unfilled in the county before 2020.
  • Nursing Pathways Scholarship Program recipients must also have a desire and commitment to pursue a career in nursing and return to the community to practice.