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Nanaz Mohtashami Elected to Hologic Board of Directors

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Friday, September 22, 2023
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Hologic, Inc. (Nasdaq: HOLX) announced today that Nanaz Mohtashami has been elected to the Company’s Board of Directors, effective September 20, 2023.

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  • Hologic, Inc. (Nasdaq: HOLX) announced today that Nanaz Mohtashami has been elected to the Company’s Board of Directors, effective September 20, 2023.
  • Ms. Mohtashami was also appointed to the Compensation Committee and the Nominating and Corporate Governance Committee effective September 20, 2023.
  • Ms. Mohtashami joined Russell Reynolds in November 2013 and held various roles of increasing responsibility before becoming a Managing Director in June 2018.
  • “It is a pleasure to welcome Nanaz to our Board,” said Steve MacMillan, Hologic’s Chairman, President and Chief Executive Officer.

PRMA Welcomes Esteemed Surgeon Dr. Anton Fries as the 9th Addition to its Surgical Team

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Thursday, September 14, 2023
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SAN ANTONIO, Sept. 14, 2023 /PRNewswire-PRWeb/ -- PRMA, a leader in advanced plastic and reconstructive surgery, is proud to announce the appointment of Dr. Anton Fries as its newest surgeon. With an impressive medical journey that spans the globe and encompasses a wealth of expertise, Dr. Fries brings a unique set of skills and experiences to the PRMA team.

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  • PRMA, a renowned leader in advanced plastic and reconstructive surgery, proudly welcomes Dr. Anton Fries as its latest surgeon.
  • The addition of Dr. Fries to PRMA enhances their capacity to offer cutting-edge procedures, serving patients not only in San Antonio but across Texas and beyond.
  • Dr. Anton Fries joining the PRMA surgical team underscores the organization's commitment to providing the utmost expertise and care.
  • With Dr. Anton Fries joining the PRMA surgical team, the organization reinforces its commitment to providing the highest level of expertise and care to its patients.

Shockwave Medical Appoints Nick West as Associate Chief Medical Officer

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Tuesday, September 12, 2023
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SANTA CLARA, Calif., Sept. 12, 2023 (GLOBE NEWSWIRE) -- Shockwave Medical, Inc. (NASDAQ: SWAV), a pioneer in the development and commercialization of transformational technologies for the treatment of cardiovascular disease, announced today that Nick West, MA, MD, FRCP, FESC, FACC, has joined the company in the role of Associate Chief Medical Officer.

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  • SANTA CLARA, Calif., Sept. 12, 2023 (GLOBE NEWSWIRE) -- Shockwave Medical, Inc. (NASDAQ: SWAV), a pioneer in the development and commercialization of transformational technologies for the treatment of cardiovascular disease, announced today that Nick West, MA, MD, FRCP, FESC, FACC, has joined the company in the role of Associate Chief Medical Officer.
  • Dr. West will report to Keith Dawkins, MD, Chief Medical Officer, and will be based in Santa Clara, with plans to succeed Dr. Dawkins as CMO in mid-2024.
  • West brings to Shockwave a wealth of expertise in the interventional cardiology space,” said Dr. Dawkins.
  • He is a founding member and Chief Medical Officer of the Cambridge-based vulnerable plaque startup, PlaqueTec Ltd, and sits on the Innovation Council of the UCLA School of Biodesign.

NTT Research PHI Lab Scientists Address Bias in AI

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Tuesday, September 12, 2023
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NTT Research, Inc. , a division of NTT (TYO:9432), today announced that scientists affiliated with its Physics & Informatics (PHI) Lab have co-authored a paper that proposes a way to overcome bias in deep neural networks (DNNs).

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  • NTT Research, Inc. , a division of NTT (TYO:9432), today announced that scientists affiliated with its Physics & Informatics (PHI) Lab have co-authored a paper that proposes a way to overcome bias in deep neural networks (DNNs).
  • “Our PHI Lab scientists and their colleagues have enlarged our understanding of the relatively neglected field of neural network fine-tuning in this notable paper and have proposed an innovative remedy for correcting against bias,” PHI Lab Director Yoshihisa Yamamoto said.
  • In a recent three-month span, top academic journals accepted or published a dozen papers co-authored by PHI Lab scientists.
  • The PHI Lab also has reached joint research agreements with numerous institutions, Harvard University being the most recent.

China International Intelligent Communication Forum 2023 Builds up International Consensus and Facilitates Media Innovation

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Saturday, September 9, 2023
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WUXI, China, Sept. 9, 2023 /PRNewswire/ -- The China International Intelligent Communication Forum 2023, hosted by China Media Group and the Jiangsu Provincial People's Government, took place in Wuxi, Jiangsu on September 7 to 9.

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  • WUXI, China, Sept. 9, 2023 /PRNewswire/ -- The China International Intelligent Communication Forum 2023, hosted by China Media Group and the Jiangsu Provincial People's Government, took place in Wuxi, Jiangsu on September 7 to 9.
  • The forum has been held twice since 2021, building a high-end platform for international exchanges and cooperation in intelligent communication.
  • They shared views and achievements on the development trend of intelligent communication, media responsibility in the era of intelligence, and so forth.
  • In recent years, Wuxi has taken the forum as an opportunity to develop intelligent media industry and apply cooperation achievements.

Greenwich Economic Forum Gathers Top Global Alternative Investment Industry Executives at Flagship Event October 3-4, 2023

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Thursday, September 7, 2023
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GREENWICH, Conn., Sept. 7, 2023 /PRNewswire/ -- Greenwich Economic Forum (GEF) today announced the preliminary speaker lineup for its sixth Annual Conference, taking place at the Delamar Greenwich Harbor Hotel this October 3 and 4.

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  • GREENWICH, Conn., Sept. 7, 2023 /PRNewswire/ -- Greenwich Economic Forum (GEF) today announced the preliminary speaker lineup for its sixth Annual Conference, taking place at the Delamar Greenwich Harbor Hotel this October 3 and 4.
  • LP attendees will include pension funds, endowments, foundations, sovereign wealth funds, insurance companies, family offices and other asset owners.
  • "We are curating an essential dialogue among the thought leaders, visionaries and experts who are shaping the future of the alternative investment landscape."
  • Jim Aiello, Co-Founder of GEF and Co-Chairman of the Greenwich Business Institute, added: "The Greenwich Economic Forum continues to build on the momentum of this year's transformative events in Miami and Hong Kong.

Higher Education Market size worth USD 853.28 Billion, Globally, by 2030 at 7.03% CAGR: Verified Market Research®

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Wednesday, September 6, 2023
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JERSEY CITY, N.J., Sept. 6, 2023 /PRNewswire/ -- The Global Higher Education Market is projected to grow at a CAGR of 7.03% from 2023 to 2030, according to a new report published by Verified Market Research®. The report reveals that the market was valued at USD 477.12 Billion in 2022 and is expected to reach USD 853.28 Billion by the end of the forecast period.

Key Points: 
  • The report provides an in-depth analysis of the global Higher Education Market, including its growth prospects, market trends, and market challenges.
  • The global Higher Education Market, characterized by post-secondary and tertiary education institutions, is undergoing a significant transformation.
  • To get market data, market insights, financial statements and a comprehensive analysis of the Global Higher Education Market, please Contact Verified Market Research® .
  • Based on the research, Verified Market Research® has segmented the global Higher Education Market into Course, Institution, Mode, And Geography.

Higher Education Market size worth USD 853.28 Billion, Globally, by 2030 at 7.03% CAGR: Verified Market Research®

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Wednesday, September 6, 2023
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JERSEY CITY, N.J., Sept. 6, 2023 /PRNewswire/ -- The Global Higher Education Market is projected to grow at a CAGR of 7.03% from 2023 to 2030, according to a new report published by Verified Market Research®. The report reveals that the market was valued at USD 477.12 Billion in 2022 and is expected to reach USD 853.28 Billion by the end of the forecast period.

Key Points: 
  • The report provides an in-depth analysis of the global Higher Education Market, including its growth prospects, market trends, and market challenges.
  • The global Higher Education Market, characterized by post-secondary and tertiary education institutions, is undergoing a significant transformation.
  • To get market data, market insights, financial statements and a comprehensive analysis of the Global Higher Education Market, please Contact Verified Market Research® .
  • Based on the research, Verified Market Research® has segmented the global Higher Education Market into Course, Institution, Mode, And Geography.

SKAN Research Trust and University of Cambridge to collaborate in Stem Cell Studies

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Wednesday, September 6, 2023
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CAMBRIDGE, England and BENGALURU, India, Sept. 6, 2023 /PRNewswire/ -- SKAN Research Trust (SKAN), promoted by Indian entrepreneur Ashok Soota and the UK-based Wellcome-MRC Cambridge Stem Cell Institute (CSCI), is all set to bring to India cutting-edge expertise in stem cell research through a series of partnership agreements that were concluded today (6 September 2023) in Cambridge.

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  • CAMBRIDGE, England and BENGALURU, India, Sept. 6, 2023 /PRNewswire/ -- SKAN Research Trust (SKAN), promoted by Indian entrepreneur Ashok Soota and the UK-based Wellcome-MRC Cambridge Stem Cell Institute (CSCI), is all set to bring to India cutting-edge expertise in stem cell research through a series of partnership agreements that were concluded today (6 September 2023) in Cambridge.
  • CSCI and SKAN will jointly undertake specific research projects in stem cells and use their findings to improve the prevention, diagnosis, and treatment of diseases.
  • The agreements include the following:
    "I am hugely excited by SKAN's vision and confident that this new partnership with the Cambridge Stem Cell Institute will help catalyse exciting progress in biomedical research both in India and Cambridge," said Professor Bertie Göttgens, Director, Wellcome-MRC Cambridge Stem Cell Institute.
  • SKAN will upgrade its stem cell and bioinformatics capabilities including top-of-the-line sequencing technologies with concomitant cell culture methodologies.

SKAN Research Trust and University of Cambridge to collaborate in Stem Cell Studies

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Wednesday, September 6, 2023
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CAMBRIDGE, England and BENGALURU, India, Sept. 6, 2023 /PRNewswire/ -- SKAN Research Trust (SKAN), promoted by Indian entrepreneur Ashok Soota and the UK-based Wellcome-MRC Cambridge Stem Cell Institute (CSCI), is all set to bring to India cutting-edge expertise in stem cell research through a series of partnership agreements that were concluded today (6 September 2023) in Cambridge.

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  • CAMBRIDGE, England and BENGALURU, India, Sept. 6, 2023 /PRNewswire/ -- SKAN Research Trust (SKAN), promoted by Indian entrepreneur Ashok Soota and the UK-based Wellcome-MRC Cambridge Stem Cell Institute (CSCI), is all set to bring to India cutting-edge expertise in stem cell research through a series of partnership agreements that were concluded today (6 September 2023) in Cambridge.
  • CSCI and SKAN will jointly undertake specific research projects in stem cells and use their findings to improve the prevention, diagnosis, and treatment of diseases.
  • The agreements include the following:
    "I am hugely excited by SKAN's vision and confident that this new partnership with the Cambridge Stem Cell Institute will help catalyse exciting progress in biomedical research both in India and Cambridge," said Professor Bertie Göttgens, Director, Wellcome-MRC Cambridge Stem Cell Institute.
  • SKAN will upgrade its stem cell and bioinformatics capabilities including top-of-the-line sequencing technologies with concomitant cell culture methodologies.