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MIB Agents Now Accepting Applications for Multiple Osteosarcoma Research Grants

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Monday, February 14, 2022

BARNARD, Vt., Feb. 14, 2022 /PRNewswire/ -- MIB Agents , a leading pediatric osteosarcoma nonprofit dedicated to Making It Better for its community of patients, caregivers, doctors, and researchers, is accepting applications for its annual OutSmarting Osteosarcoma research grant .

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  • BARNARD, Vt., Feb. 14, 2022 /PRNewswire/ -- MIB Agents , a leading pediatric osteosarcoma nonprofit dedicated to Making It Better for its community of patients, caregivers, doctors, and researchers, is accepting applications for its annual OutSmarting Osteosarcoma research grant .
  • MIB Agents, a leading pediatric osteosarcoma nonprofit, is accepting applications for its annual research grant.
  • Over the past five years, MIB Agents has awarded five $100,000 grants, totaling $500,000 to support promising osteosarcoma research.
  • MIB Agents Outsmarting Osteosarcoma grants are supported by MIB Agents Family Funds, osteosarcoma patients, and families who raise funds in honor of a child in treatment or a child who has passed.

Leonardo and Vertical Aerospace announce collaboration on Fuselage Development Program

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Tuesday, February 8, 2022

Vertical Aerospace (Vertical) (NYSE:EVTL), a leading aerospace and technology company that is pioneering zero-emissions aviation, today announced that it has agreed a joint development program with Leonardo for the design, testing, manufacture and supply of the carbon composite fuselage for Verticals VX4 electric aircraft.

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  • Vertical Aerospace (Vertical) (NYSE:EVTL), a leading aerospace and technology company that is pioneering zero-emissions aviation, today announced that it has agreed a joint development program with Leonardo for the design, testing, manufacture and supply of the carbon composite fuselage for Verticals VX4 electric aircraft.
  • Vertical and Leonardo will work together on optimising lightweight composite structures, modular design, systems installation, and structural testing for the co-development of the aircrafts fuselage.
  • Leonardo has long-established expertise in composite aerostructures development and manufacturing on civil and defense programs.
  • Vertical and Solvay are jointly developing advanced materials and manufacturing technologies that will enable high volume manufacture of the VX4.

Innovative New Products and Technology Advancing Worldwide Liver Disease Management Highlight Echosens 20th Anniversary

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Tuesday, December 14, 2021

In the past year alone Echosens launched three new global products all carefully designed to optimize the overall FibroScan experience.

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  • In the past year alone Echosens launched three new global products all carefully designed to optimize the overall FibroScan experience.
  • This device is the complete non-invasive solution for liver disease management, powered by liver stiffness measurement (LSM by VCTE) CAP and spleen stiffness measurement (SSM by VCTE) as part of an overall assessment of the liver.
  • Recently, Echosens launched FibroScan-based Agile scores to easily detect advanced fibrosis and cirrhosis in non-alcoholic fatty liver disease (NAFLD) patients.
  • Pioneer in its field, Echosens significantly changed the practice of liver assessment with FibroScan, the non-invasive solution for comprehensive management of liver health.

National Institute for Health and Care Excellence Publishes Medtech Innovation Briefing on Paige Prostate

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Thursday, December 2, 2021

Paige , the global leader in AI-based diagnostic software in pathology, today announced that the United Kingdoms National Institute for Health and Care Excellence (NICE) published a Medtech Innovation Briefing (MIB) on Paige Prostate, a clinical-grade artificial intelligence (AI)-based diagnostic software system that aids pathologists in detecting, grading and measuring prostate tumors in biopsies obtained from patients at risk of prostate cancer.

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  • Paige , the global leader in AI-based diagnostic software in pathology, today announced that the United Kingdoms National Institute for Health and Care Excellence (NICE) published a Medtech Innovation Briefing (MIB) on Paige Prostate, a clinical-grade artificial intelligence (AI)-based diagnostic software system that aids pathologists in detecting, grading and measuring prostate tumors in biopsies obtained from patients at risk of prostate cancer.
  • This MIB will help decision makers in the NHS and beyond to assess the value and potential of Paige Prostate.
  • MIBs are commissioned by the National Health Service (NHS) in England and are designed to support NHS and social care commissioners and staff who are considering using new medical devices.
  • The briefing includes a description of Paige Prostate technology, how it is used, clinical and technical evidence and perspectives from expert pathologists consulted in the development of the MIB.

Cubic Transportation Systems Joins #FREEtheMIBS Campaign in Historic Industry Breakthrough

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Tuesday, November 16, 2021

Cubic Corporation today announced that it is joining the #FREEtheMIBS movement and releasing its management information bases (MIBs) to the transportation industry to permit improved system integration.

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  • Cubic Corporation today announced that it is joining the #FREEtheMIBS movement and releasing its management information bases (MIBs) to the transportation industry to permit improved system integration.
  • Cubic, with a significant install base of Trafficware traffic signal controllers, is the third of six major controller manufacturers in the United States to join the campaign.
  • Jeff Price, vice president and general manager of ITS at Cubic Transportation Systems, said, Joining FREEtheMIBs is a big step for us and not something we take lightly.
  • This is a breakthrough for FREEtheMIBS and a tipping point for the industry, moving them toward open standards.

Dreamscape To Debut "Men In Black: First Assignment" VR Experience At Westfield Century City

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Monday, September 20, 2021

"Almost 25 years after the men in black first saved the planet from destruction, it's incredibly exciting to welcome a new class of elite government agents to continue the story at Dreamscape,'' said Walter Parkes, co-founder and CEO of Dreamscape and executive producer of the MIB film franchise. "This experience fully immerses fans in an iconic cinematic world -- making them the star of their own intergalactic adventure."

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  • Guests experience the marvels of Dreamscape technology as they free-fly on intergalactic hoverbikes to save the planet from evil Octopoid invaders.
  • For those ready to protect our universe from the extraterrestrial world, tickets are now available for purchase on dreamscapeimmersive.com .
  • "This experience fully immerses fans in an iconic cinematic world -- making them the star of their own intergalactic adventure."
  • Most recently, Dreamscape introduced Dreamscape Learn, a new partnership with the nation's leading innovator in education Arizona State University, to transform learning through exploration.

Miami Herbert Business School establishes Global Crossing Airlines Graduate Business Scholarships for displaced Afghans

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Monday, August 30, 2021

MIAMI, Aug. 30, 2021 /PRNewswire/ -- Following the recent challenges in Afghanistan, The University of Miami Patti and Allan Herbert Business School will offer two full-tuition scholarships to Afghan evacuees for graduate programs commencing as early as January 2022.

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  • MIAMI, Aug. 30, 2021 /PRNewswire/ -- Following the recent challenges in Afghanistan, The University of Miami Patti and Allan Herbert Business School will offer two full-tuition scholarships to Afghan evacuees for graduate programs commencing as early as January 2022.
  • The Global Crossing Airlines Graduate Business Scholarships were made possible through the generous gift from Global Crossing Airlines Group, Inc. (GlobalX).
  • "As an international business school with a sense of global responsibility, we welcome the opportunity to offer tangible help and a new life in America to two qualified students displaced by the recent events in Afghanistan," said John Quelch, dean of Miami Herbert.
  • We are proud to partner with Dean Quelch and Miami Herbert Business School to provide graduate scholarships for Afghanis who have recently come to the US," said Ed Wegel, Chair and CEO of GlobalX.

SBLI Streamlines the Life Insurance Purchase Process with MIB’s Electronic Medical Data Service

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Wednesday, August 11, 2021

SBLI (The Savings Bank Mutual Life Insurance Company of Massachusetts) recently selected MIB Group, Inc. as their primary electronic medical data vendor.

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  • SBLI (The Savings Bank Mutual Life Insurance Company of Massachusetts) recently selected MIB Group, Inc. as their primary electronic medical data vendor.
  • The use of their electronic medical data service, with the enhancements they have recently announced, will greatly benefit SBLIs relationships with BGAs and other clients.
  • These will include:
    Increased data access: The addition of new and exclusive data sources to infuse the growing release rates.
  • For nearly 115 years, SBLI (The Savings Bank Mutual Life Insurance Company of Massachusetts) has specialized in providing hassle-free, affordable life insurance.

Georgia State’s Master of International Business Among Nation’s Top Five Programs

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Tuesday, August 10, 2021

Atlanta, Aug. 10, 2021 (GLOBE NEWSWIRE) -- The Master of International Business (MIB) offered by Georgia State Universitys J. Mack Robinson College of Business is 5th in the U.S., according to 2021 rankings from Best Value Schools .

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  • Atlanta, Aug. 10, 2021 (GLOBE NEWSWIRE) -- The Master of International Business (MIB) offered by Georgia State Universitys J. Mack Robinson College of Business is 5th in the U.S., according to 2021 rankings from Best Value Schools .
  • Robinsons MIB, the only program of its kind in Georgia, prepares students for success in the global business landscape.
  • They also hear from 40-60 guest speakers who work in international business and have close relationships with the university.
  • About Georgia State Universitys J. Mack Robinson College of Business
    Georgia State Universitys J. Mack Robinson College of Business is 8th among accredited U.S. business colleges for graduate enrollment, according to the Association to Advance Collegiate Schools of Business International (AACSB).

MIB Collaborates with ReleasePoint to Provide Single Solution for Medical Record Access within Life Insurance industry

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Tuesday, July 20, 2021

MIB has expanded their historical EHR-based platform to include the ability to provide a traditional APS, establishing their capabilities as the one-stop-shop for medical record retrieval in the insurance industry.

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  • MIB has expanded their historical EHR-based platform to include the ability to provide a traditional APS, establishing their capabilities as the one-stop-shop for medical record retrieval in the insurance industry.
  • "We understand that to meet the full needs for medical data in underwriting, access to a traditional APS is critical.
  • "We are excited for the opportunity to collaborate with MIB to streamline the medical data collection process for the life insurance industry," said Derrick Halvey, CEO at ReleasePoint.
  • MIB continues to be the only third-party provider in the life insurance market offering access to all of the top three EHR systems in the U.S.* With their industry knowledge and connections combined with these new integrations, expanded access and capabilities, MIB is the clear partner of choice to be the life insurance industry's single source of access to medical data for underwriting.