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Qnovia, Inc. Announces the Appointment of Four New Members to its Scientific Advisory Board

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Tuesday, April 9, 2024
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“We believe our proprietary drug-device combination platform has the potential to be a first-in-class and best-in-class treatment for smoking cessation.

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  • “We believe our proprietary drug-device combination platform has the potential to be a first-in-class and best-in-class treatment for smoking cessation.
  • Last fall, QN-01 demonstrated a superior pharmacokinetic profile compared to existing nicotine replacement therapies in our first-in-human Phase 1 clinical trial.
  • We plan to submit our IND and CTA to the regulatory bodies and look forward to commencing our Phase 1/2 clinical study this year.
  • He also served a three-year term on the Board of the Society for Research on Nicotine and Tobacco.

Protein ice cream company wins 2024 Rice Business Plan Competition

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Monday, April 8, 2024
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HOUSTON, April 8, 2024 /PRNewswire/ -- Ice cream company Protein Pints took home the grand prize at the 2024 Rice Business Plan Competition (RBPC) April 6 as the best student ventures from top universities across the world competed for prizes in front of nearly 350 angel, venture capital and corporate investors and members of the business community.

Key Points: 
  • HOUSTON, April 8, 2024 /PRNewswire/ -- Ice cream company Protein Pints took home the grand prize at the 2024 Rice Business Plan Competition (RBPC) April 6 as the best student ventures from top universities across the world competed for prizes in front of nearly 350 angel, venture capital and corporate investors and members of the business community.
  • The best student ventures from top universities across the world competed in the 2024 Rice Business Plan Competition.
  • Hosted annually by the Rice Alliance for Technology and Entrepreneurship and Rice University's Jones Graduate School of Business , the RBPC is the world's largest and richest student startup competition.
  • Protein Pints is a high-protein, low-sugar, ice cream product designed for people who would benefit from having access to a functional ice cream and/or better tasting and more enjoyable protein options.

Mellon Foundation Awards More Than $18 Million to Public Colleges and Universities for Race, Ethnic, Gender, and Sexuality Studies

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Tuesday, March 26, 2024
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NEW YORK, March 26, 2024 /PRNewswire/ -- The Mellon Foundation announced today that as part of an ongoing commitment to supporting humanities-based learning, the foundation has awarded more than $18 million to 95 public college and university programs—across 66 institutions—that boldly advance the study of race, ethnicity, gender or sexuality through its new 'Affirming Multivocal Humanities' initiative. Funding will support both established and novel curricular programs and co-curricular activities ranging from undergraduate research projects and guest speaker series, microgrants for community organizations and external programs to promote clear understandings of the fields to the public.

Key Points: 
  • As the nation's largest funder of the arts, culture, and humanities, Mellon has long supported the exploration of multivocality within the academic space.
  • Through the Affirming Multivocal Humanities initiative, the foundation further addresses the continuing need for nuanced scholarship on the breadth of the human experience through race, ethnic, gender, and sexuality studies.
  • As part of Affirming Multivocal Humanities, Mellon offered grants of $100,000 to public colleges and universities that awarded at least ten bachelor's degrees in women's/gender and sexuality studies or in any individual US ethnic studies field in 2021.
  • The expansion will focus on programs that link Ethnic Studies concepts to Gender and Sexuality Studies to embed intersectionality into the course content and program frameworks.

Celebrating Wellness: Holistic Re-Leaf Unveils its New Cannabis Dispensary in Rockaway, NJ

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Wednesday, March 13, 2024
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Sherry Hundal, a Denville native, opened Holistic Re-Leaf with the goal of combining conventional wellness with innovative cannabis solutions.

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  • Sherry Hundal, a Denville native, opened Holistic Re-Leaf with the goal of combining conventional wellness with innovative cannabis solutions.
  • Customers of Holistic Re-Leaf may look forward to an experience that promotes knowledge, comprehension, and responsible use, in addition to premium cannabis products.
  • The staff at Holistic Re-Leaf is committed to helping our customers understand the many advantages that cannabis can provide.
  • Experience the Holistic Re-Leaf difference and start on a journey toward better wellness and holistic health.

Big Lots Appoints Maureen B. Short to its Board of Directors

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Tuesday, March 5, 2024
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(NYSE: BIG), America's Discount Home Store, today announced that Maureen B.

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  • (NYSE: BIG), America's Discount Home Store, today announced that Maureen B.
  • Short has been appointed to its Board of Directors, effective March 1, 2024.
  • Ms. Short served as the Chief Financial Officer of Upbound Group, Inc. (formerly known as Rent-A-Center), a publicly traded, multi-site, and omni-channel retailer from 2016 to 2022.
  • Commenting on today's announcement, Cynthia T. Jamison, board chair, stated, "Maureen brings more than 25 years of operational leadership and financial experience.

Panorama Education Expands Dynamic Leadership Team with Appointment of Chief Marketing Officer and Chief Revenue Officer

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Wednesday, January 31, 2024
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BOSTON, Jan. 31, 2024 /PRNewswire/ -- Panorama Education, an education technology company that enables student academic success and well-being, today announced the appointment of Chief Marketing Officer Melissa Gardner and Chief Revenue Officer Trey Yost.

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  • Melissa Gardner and Trey Yost join Panorama to scale the company's impact, revenue engine, and brand
    BOSTON, Jan. 31, 2024 /PRNewswire/ -- Panorama Education , an education technology company that enables student academic success and well-being, today announced the appointment of Chief Marketing Officer Melissa Gardner and Chief Revenue Officer Trey Yost.
  • Melissa and Trey build upon the existing strength of the company's leadership team , joining CEO Aaron Feuer, Chief Technology Officer Daniel Johnson, Chief Legal Officer Andrew Ting, Chief People Officer Lisa Woodson, Chief Client Officer Denise Grimley, and Chief Product Officer Jessica Tiwari.
  • She will lead marketing and communications for Panorama Education, sharing the nationwide stories of academic successes achieved using Panorama.
  • Melissa joins the Panorama Education team with over 20 years of experience across K-12 education, B2B SaaS, and consumer marketing.

Ashvattha Therapeutics Announces the Appointment of Mehdi Paborji as Senior Vice President of Technical Operations

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Thursday, January 4, 2024
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REDWOOD CITY, Calif., Jan. 04, 2024 (GLOBE NEWSWIRE) -- Ashvattha Therapeutics (“Ashvattha”), a clinical-stage company advancing a new class of nanomedicine therapeutics that traverse tissue barriers to selectively target activated cells in regions of inflammation, today announced the appointment of Mehdi Paborji, Ph.D., as Senior Vice President of Technical Operations.

Key Points: 
  • REDWOOD CITY, Calif., Jan. 04, 2024 (GLOBE NEWSWIRE) -- Ashvattha Therapeutics (“Ashvattha”), a clinical-stage company advancing a new class of nanomedicine therapeutics that traverse tissue barriers to selectively target activated cells in regions of inflammation, today announced the appointment of Mehdi Paborji, Ph.D., as Senior Vice President of Technical Operations.
  • Dr. Paborji will oversee technical operations, CMC, and manufacturing of the Company’s nanomedicine pipeline.
  • We look forward to leveraging Dr. Paborji’s expertise to support these efforts and successfully execute on our product development timelines.”
    Dr. Paborji joins Ashvattha from Rain Oncology, where he served as the Senior Vice President of Technical Operations and CMC.
  • Previously, he was Chief Technical Officer for Valorum Biologics, Vice President of Technical Operations and CMC at Sunesis Pharmaceuticals (acquired by Viracta Therapeutics), and Chief Operating Officer for both Biotie Therapies (acquired by Acorda Therapeutics) and TheraVida.

Lance Henning Appointed to FHLB Des Moines Advisory Council

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Friday, December 15, 2023
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Federal Home Loan Bank of Des Moines (FHLB Des Moines) recently appointed Lance Henning, Chief Executive Officer of Greater Des Moines Habitat for Humanity, to its Affordable Housing Advisory Council (Advisory Council) representing Iowa.

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  • Federal Home Loan Bank of Des Moines (FHLB Des Moines) recently appointed Lance Henning, Chief Executive Officer of Greater Des Moines Habitat for Humanity, to its Affordable Housing Advisory Council (Advisory Council) representing Iowa.
  • The role of the Advisory Council is to advise the FHLB Des Moines Board of Directors about the affordable housing and community lending needs of the Bank’s district.
  • “His insight will help enrich Advisory Council discussions and the advice provided to the Board of Directors about ways FHLB Des Moines can support the affordable housing and community development needs in its district.
  • For more information about FHLB Des Moines Advisory Council, please visit FHLB Des Moines’ website .

The Inner Circle Acknowledges, Josel Doyle as a Pinnacle Platinum Healthcare Professional for her contributions to Neonatology

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Monday, November 27, 2023
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TOPEKA, Kan., Nov. 27, 2023 /PRNewswire/ -- Prominently featured in The Inner Circle, Josel Doyle is acknowledged as a Pinnacle Platinum Healthcare Professional for her contributions to Neonatology.

Key Points: 
  • TOPEKA, Kan., Nov. 27, 2023 /PRNewswire/ -- Prominently featured in The Inner Circle, Josel Doyle is acknowledged as a Pinnacle Platinum Healthcare Professional for her contributions to Neonatology.
  • Dr. Doyle pursued higher education at St. Georges University School of Medicine, earning undergraduate and medical degrees.
  • Recognized for her leadership early in her career, she also served as Chief Resident at Stony Brook University Hospital.
  • Dr. Doyle explained that neonatology is a subspecialty of pediatrics that consists of the medical care of newborn infants, especially ill and premature newborns.

Maxwell Biosciences Appoints Major General (Ret.) Barb Holcomb, RN, BSN, MSN to Its Board of Directors

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Wednesday, October 18, 2023
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Austin, Texas--(Newsfile Corp. - October 18, 2023) - Maxwell Biosciences ("Maxwell"), a preclinical drug platform company developing a synthetic immune system that may serve as a key biodefense asset, today announced the appointment of Major General (Retired) Barb Holcomb, RN, BSN, MSN to its Board of Directors.

Key Points: 
  • Austin, Texas--(Newsfile Corp. - October 18, 2023) - Maxwell Biosciences ("Maxwell"), a preclinical drug platform company developing a synthetic immune system that may serve as a key biodefense asset, today announced the appointment of Major General (Retired) Barb Holcomb, RN, BSN, MSN to its Board of Directors.
  • This appointment adds one of the world's top national security and biodefense research and logistics executives to Maxwell's board.
  • "I am pleased to welcome General Holcomb's leadership in national security and patient care to Maxwell's board as we approach human trials next year," said Maxwell Biosciences Chairman and CEO Joshua McClure.
  • "General Holcomb is a highly patient-focused medical professional with decades of deep respect within the global and national security biodefense communities.