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The Inner Circle Acknowledges, Joseph A. Custer as a Pinnacle Life Professional

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Monday, February 26, 2024
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UNIVERSITY HEIGHTS, Ohio, Feb. 26, 2024 /PRNewswire/ -- Prominently featured in The Inner Circle, Joseph A. Custer is acknowledged as a Pinnacle Life Professional for his contributions to the fields of Education and Law.

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  • UNIVERSITY HEIGHTS, Ohio, Feb. 26, 2024 /PRNewswire/ -- Prominently featured in The Inner Circle, Joseph A. Custer is acknowledged as a Pinnacle Life Professional for his contributions to the fields of Education and Law.
  • Mr. Custer pursued higher education at the University of Iowa and Northern Iowa where earned a Bachelor of Arts in Political Science with high honors in 1983.
  • He then attended the University of Arkansas at Little Rock where he received a Doctor of Jurisprudence degree in 1989.
  • He was admitted to practice before The Missouri Bar in 1990 and the United States Supreme Court in 2016.

New HSS Studies Highlight the Benefits of Robotic-Assisted Joint Replacement Surgery

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Wednesday, February 14, 2024
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Investigators at HSS set out to determine if the use of computer navigation or robotic-arm assistance during surgery reduced the need for MUA.

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  • Investigators at HSS set out to determine if the use of computer navigation or robotic-arm assistance during surgery reduced the need for MUA.
  • "These results highlight the potential benefits of incorporating technological advancements into knee replacement surgery, offering improved outcomes and reducing the need for additional interventions such as MUA," Dr. Jerabek said.
  • The second study compared short-term outcomes of the anterior versus the posterior approach in robotic-assisted total hip replacement (THR) surgery.
  • "As the use of robotic assistance in joint replacement surgery becomes more common, future studies should evaluate outcomes over longer periods of time," concluded Dr. Mayman.

AACSB Recognizes 26 Business Schools Leading Boldly

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Monday, February 12, 2024
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TAMPA, Fla., Feb. 12, 2024 (GLOBE NEWSWIRE) -- Today, AACSB International (AACSB)—the world’s largest business education alliance—announces 26 business schools highlighted in its Innovations That Inspire member spotlight program.

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  • TAMPA, Fla., Feb. 12, 2024 (GLOBE NEWSWIRE) -- Today, AACSB International (AACSB)—the world’s largest business education alliance—announces 26 business schools highlighted in its Innovations That Inspire member spotlight program.
  • This annual program recognizes institutions from around the world that serve as champions of change in business education.
  • In 2024, the highlights feature unique ways that business schools are leveraging innovation to drive new value for the communities they serve.
  • These schools are leading boldly to enable equitable access, empower problem-solvers, design timely curricula and credentials, deploy adaptive learning methods, create new knowledge, and develop societal impact leaders.

AlensiaXR Series A Funding Round to Evolve Anatomical Instruction Using Holograms

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Thursday, February 1, 2024
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AlensiaXR, a technology company launched by Case Western Reserve University (CWRU), today announced the completion of its Series A funding round to accelerate development and delivery of its HoloAnatomy® learning platform.

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  • AlensiaXR, a technology company launched by Case Western Reserve University (CWRU), today announced the completion of its Series A funding round to accelerate development and delivery of its HoloAnatomy® learning platform.
  • The software revolutionizes anatomical instruction by leveraging advanced holographic technology, reducing the need for costly, resource-intensive cadaver labs.
  • “This milestone marks a significant step forward in the transformation of medical education,” said AlensiaXR CEO Mark Day, who previously led Microsoft’s global HoloLens business.
  • “HoloAnatomy redefines anatomical instruction,” said Mark Griswold, professor at the CWRU School of Medicine and faculty director at the university’s Interactive Commons, which developed the software.

Atkore Implements Finance Team Rotation to Support Company’s Growth and Development

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Thursday, February 1, 2024
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Mr. Deitzer and Mr. Kline are transferring roles within Atkore, and each will continue to report directly to David Johnson, Atkore’s Chief Financial Officer and Chief Accounting Officer.

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  • Mr. Deitzer and Mr. Kline are transferring roles within Atkore, and each will continue to report directly to David Johnson, Atkore’s Chief Financial Officer and Chief Accounting Officer.
  • “With our focus on people as part of the Atkore Business System, we are always looking for opportunities to cultivate and grow internal talent.
  • Matt Kline joined Atkore in 2014 as Corporate Controller where he played a critical role in the Company’s initial public offering.
  • Recognizing his nearly decade of experience and commitment to the Company serving in both finance and general management roles, Mr. Kline was recently honored with the prestigious Atkore Presidential Leadership Award.

INTEGRATED ONCOLOGY NETWORK and IMPERIAL VALLEY RADIATION ONCOLOGY WELCOME RADIATION ONCOLOGIST DR. YUJI SEO TO THEIR MEDICAL TEAM

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Thursday, February 1, 2024
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NASHVILLE, Tenn., Feb. 1, 2024 /PRNewswire/ -- Integrated Oncology Network (ION), with Imperial Valley Radiation Oncology, is proud to announce the addition of Radiation Oncologist Dr. Yuji Seo to our medical team in California. 

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  • NASHVILLE, Tenn., Feb. 1, 2024 /PRNewswire/ -- Integrated Oncology Network (ION), with Imperial Valley Radiation Oncology, is proud to announce the addition of Radiation Oncologist Dr. Yuji Seo to our medical team in California.
  • Welcoming experienced, dedicated Radiation Oncologist, Dr. Yuji Seo to the Imperial Valley Region!
  • Dr. Seo is looking forward to joining the team and providing full-time radiation oncology services to the community stating, "I'm excited to join ION and Imperial Valley Radiation Oncology.
  • Contact Imperial Valley Radiation Oncology to learn more about his services.

PDS Biotech Announces Retirement of Lauren V. Wood, M.D., and Appointment of Kirk V. Shepard, M.D., as Chief Medical Officer

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Monday, January 22, 2024
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Dr. Shepard succeeds Lauren V. Wood, M.D., who is retiring from the Company after five years in the role.

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  • Dr. Shepard succeeds Lauren V. Wood, M.D., who is retiring from the Company after five years in the role.
  • Dr. Wood will continue to be available to PDS Biotech during a handover period to facilitate the transition of the role to Dr. Shepard.
  • “We are pleased to welcome Kirk to the PDS Biotech team.
  • Prior to joining PDS Biotech, Dr. Shepard was Chief Medical Officer, Senior Vice President and Head of the Global Medical Affairs Oncology Business Group at Eisai Pharmaceutical Company.

FanDuel Makes Third $1 Million Donation to UNCF to Support Students from Ohio HBCUs

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Monday, January 22, 2024
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NEW YORK, Jan. 22, 2024 /PRNewswire/ -- FanDuel, North America's premier online gaming company, today announced a $1 million donation supporting the UNCF (United Negro College Fund) whose mission is to build a robust and nationally recognized pipeline of under-represented students who, because of UNCF support, become highly qualified college graduates. The donation will financially support students at 10 Historically Black Colleges and Universities (HBCUs) across Ohio. FanDuel's latest donation is the third in three years, as the company has also helped to support UNCF's efforts in Virginia and Maryland. This latest support is timed to celebrate the one-year anniversary of the launch of mobile sports betting in Ohio.

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  • The donation will financially support students at 10 Historically Black Colleges and Universities (HBCUs) across Ohio.
  • FanDuel's latest donation is the third in three years, as the company has also helped to support UNCF's efforts in Virginia and Maryland.
  • This latest support is timed to celebrate the one-year anniversary of the launch of mobile sports betting in Ohio.
  • The first donation came in February 2021 when FanDuel Group and the Washington Commanders made a $1 million donation to UNCF to support students at Virginia's five HBCUs, and the second came in December 2022 when FanDuel Group donated an additional $1 million to support Maryland's four HBCUs.

Surge Ventures Expands Board of Advisors with the Addition of Nimesh Mehta, Joseph Kuo, Brian Johnson and Ann Robinson

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Monday, January 22, 2024
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MENLO PARK, Calif., Jan. 22, 2024 /PRNewswire/ -- Surge Ventures (Surge), a new SaaS venture studio initially targeting the financial services and wealth management industry, announced the expansion of its advisory board comprised of wealth management and FinTech industry executives to help guide the firm as it continues its journey to find, fund and nurture the leading technologies of tomorrow. New Board members are Nimesh Mehta, Joseph Kuo, Brian Johnson and Ann Robinson. They join current members, Jason Lish (Chairman), Dr. Neil Daswani, John Rostern, Larry Roth, Matthew Martin, Geoff Moore.

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  • New Board members are Nimesh Mehta, Joseph Kuo, Brian Johnson and Ann Robinson.
  • Surge has established a strong Industry Council comprised of seasoned executives and influencers from across the FinTech and wealth management sectors.
  • The new Board members will add their voices as strategic counselors to Surge's leadership, as the firm executes its vision and growth plans.
  • "I am extremely excited to welcome Nimesh, Joe, Brian and Ann to the Surge Ventures Industry Council," said Lish.

INSIGHT2PROFIT Secures Tenth Consecutive Weatherhead 100 Award, Affirming Its Position Among the Region's Fastest-Growing Companies

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Tuesday, January 16, 2024
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This is the 10th consecutive year that the company has been ranked on this prestigious list.

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  • This is the 10th consecutive year that the company has been ranked on this prestigious list.
  • The Weatherhead 100 Awards , presented by the Weatherhead School of Management at Case Western Reserve University, celebrate the region's fastest-growing companies based on revenue growth over the past five years.
  • "Being named to the Weatherhead 100 for ten consecutive years is a feat achieved by very few companies" stated Terry Oblander, Chief Commercial Officer.
  • INSIGHT2PROFIT helps companies drive sustainable enterprise value through pricing expertise, data science, tailored technology solutions, and relentless execution.