Yeshiva University

Medicilon has appointed Dr. Qingcong Lin as President of Medicilon USA Corp., further deepening the global strategic layout

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Monday, March 11, 2024

At this time, Medicilon officially appoints Dr. Qingcong Lin as President of Medicilon USA Corp, a significant step to deepen its global and strategic layout.

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  • At this time, Medicilon officially appoints Dr. Qingcong Lin as President of Medicilon USA Corp, a significant step to deepen its global and strategic layout.
  • Effective March 1, 2024, Medicilon appointed Dr. Qingcong Lin as President of Medicilon USA Corp in Boston.
  • Dr. Qingcong Lin, President of Medicilon USA Corp., stated," I am honored to join Medicilon at this crucial development stage.
  • Dr. Chunlin Chen, Founder & CEO of Medicilon, said, "We are delighted to have Dr. Qingcong Lin join Medicilon.

Schulte Roth & Zabel Elects Six New Partners and Promotes Seven to Special Counsel

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Thursday, January 4, 2024

The firm is also pleased to announce the promotion of Mark Garibyan, Farzaan Ijaz, Kolby Loft, Andrew Mazzarella, Ryan Post, Gregory Springsted and Shannon Wolf to special counsel.

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  • The firm is also pleased to announce the promotion of Mark Garibyan, Farzaan Ijaz, Kolby Loft, Andrew Mazzarella, Ryan Post, Gregory Springsted and Shannon Wolf to special counsel.
  • “We’re proud to recognize the accomplishments and potential of these attorneys who have the insight, creativity and focus that define Schulte Roth & Zabel,” said David Efron, co-managing partner of the firm.
  • “Their capabilities and experience reflect the diversity of service our clients demand.”
    “The specialized expertise of our newly promoted partners and special counsel is particularly impressive,” said Marc Elovitz, co-managing partner of Schulte.
  • Sean’s experience also includes advising public company boards of directors and management teams on activism preparedness and defense.

Feinstein Institutes’ Dr. Christina Brennan honored with Clinical Trials Lifetime Achievement Award

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Wednesday, December 20, 2023

Northwell Health and the Feinstein Institutes for Medical Research’s Christina Brennan, MD, senior vice president of clinical research, has received the Clinical Trial Europe’s Christine Pierre Clinical Trials Lifetime Achievement Award for her dedication to leading innovative, equitable and clinically meaningful clinical trials throughout her career and particularly her leadership in rolling out some of the first national COVID-19 clinical trials in 2020.

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  • Northwell Health and the Feinstein Institutes for Medical Research’s Christina Brennan, MD, senior vice president of clinical research, has received the Clinical Trial Europe’s Christine Pierre Clinical Trials Lifetime Achievement Award for her dedication to leading innovative, equitable and clinically meaningful clinical trials throughout her career and particularly her leadership in rolling out some of the first national COVID-19 clinical trials in 2020.
  • Dr. Brennan received news of her honor and accepted the award during a ceremony at the Clinical Trials Europe conference on Nov. 30 in Barcelona, Spain.
  • View the full release here: https://www.businesswire.com/news/home/20231220389721/en/
    Dr. Christina Brennan accepting the Clinical Trials Lifetime Achievement Award in Spain.
  • Dr. Brennan has more than 23 years of extensive clinical research experience, including over 18 years in clinical research management roles.

YESHIVA UNIVERSITY PRESIDENT AND U.S. REP VIRGINIA FOXX EMPOWER STUDENTS TO COMBAT ANTISEMITISM ON COLLEGE CAMPUSES

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Tuesday, December 19, 2023

NEW YORK, Dec. 19, 2023 /PRNewswire/ -- Rabbi Dr. Ari Berman, the President of Yeshiva University, the nation's flagship Jewish university, today highlighted a recent meeting with U.S. Rep. Virginia Foxx, Chairwoman of the House Committee on Education and the Workforce. "I want to thank the congresswoman for her moral clarity and important efforts to combat antisemitism on college campuses," said Rabbi Berman.

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  • "I want to thank the congresswoman for her moral clarity and important efforts to combat antisemitism on college campuses," said Rabbi Berman.
  • At the meeting, Rep. Foxx and Rabbi Berman discussed the importance of students coming forward and reporting incidents of physical or verbal intimidation on the basis of their religion.
  • "We want to root this out…and follow up with the school on what has happened," Rep. Foxx said.
  • Both urged students to alert campus police and report these incidents to the House Committee on Education and the Workforce.

Americans Are Experiencing a Crisis of Faith Toward Higher Education Leaders, New Survey Reveals

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Wednesday, December 13, 2023

NEW YORK, Dec. 13, 2023 /PRNewswire/ -- Americans are experiencing a crisis of faith toward higher education leaders and do not fully trust them to prioritize their students, a new survey from U.S. News & World Report and The Harris Poll shows.  The results were revealed December 12 at an exclusive event, "The Evolution of Leadership: Education". U.S. News – the global authority in education rankings and consumer advice – convened more than 125 education thought leaders, college presidents and government officials in New York for a discussion on crucial topics shaping the future of higher education.

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  • NEW YORK, Dec. 13, 2023 /PRNewswire/ -- Americans are experiencing a crisis of faith toward higher education leaders and do not fully trust them to prioritize their students, a new survey from U.S. News & World Report and The Harris Poll shows.
  • The results were revealed December 12 at an exclusive event, "The Evolution of Leadership: Education".
  • U.S. News – the global authority in education rankings and consumer advice – convened more than 125 education thought leaders, college presidents and government officials in New York for a discussion on crucial topics shaping the future of higher education.
  • The two-hour forum also featured sessions on higher education policy, leading outside of the box, and the evolution of leadership in education.

Financial Services Litigator Joshua Sohn Joins Crowell & Moring

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Monday, November 13, 2023

NEW YORK, Nov. 13, 2023 /PRNewswire/ -- Joshua Sohn has joined Crowell & Moring, bringing more than 25 years of experience as a litigator handling a wide range of commercial and regulatory matters, including complex disputes involving financial services, real estate, construction, and securities. Joining him is a team of nine lawyers—one senior counsel, three counsel, and five associates.

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  • NEW YORK, Nov. 13, 2023 /PRNewswire/ -- Joshua Sohn has joined Crowell & Moring, bringing more than 25 years of experience as a litigator handling a wide range of commercial and regulatory matters, including complex disputes involving financial services, real estate, construction, and securities.
  • A first-chair trial lawyer, Sohn litigates cases and argues appeals in New York state and federal courts, as well as nationally.
  • As a securities litigator, he advises clients on SEC enforcement actions and investigations, federal securities class actions, and directors' and officers' liability cases.
  • "I was drawn to Crowell because of its authentic, collaborative culture and the opportunity to play a role in expanding its New York commercial and financial services litigation practice," Sohn said.

NAYA Biosciences and INVO Bioscience Announce Appointment of Dr. Peter Kash, Ed.D., MBA as Vice Chairman Following Closing of Their Pending Merger

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Friday, November 10, 2023

"I am delighted to join NAYA Biosciences upon the closing of its public merger," commented Dr. Peter Kash.

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  • "I am delighted to join NAYA Biosciences upon the closing of its public merger," commented Dr. Peter Kash.
  • "We welcome Peter to NAYA's board as we close our public merger with INVO and prepare to execute an ambitious growth strategy," added Dr. Daniel Teper, Chairman and CEO of NAYA Biosciences.
  • He is currently the cofounder and Vice Chairman of TargImmune Therapeutics (Switzerland) and cofounder and Managing Director of Camelot BioCapital.
  • Dr. Kash completed post graduate classes on Making Boards of Directors More Effective at Harvard Business School.

The Inner Circle Acknowledges, Jason Chouake as a Most Trusted Healthcare Professional for his contributions to the field of Dermatology

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Friday, September 29, 2023

CLIFFSIDE PARK, N.J., Sept. 29, 2023 /PRNewswire/ -- Prominently featured in The Inner Circle, Jason Chouake is acknowledged as a Most Trusted Healthcare Professional for his contributions to the field of Dermatology.

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  • CLIFFSIDE PARK, N.J., Sept. 29, 2023 /PRNewswire/ -- Prominently featured in The Inner Circle, Jason Chouake is acknowledged as a Most Trusted Healthcare Professional for his contributions to the field of Dermatology.
  • He later earned a Medical Doctor degree from Albert Einstein School of Medicine, Montefiore, where he also completed his residency in Dermatology.
  • A fellow of the American Academy of Dermatology, the doctor has extensive experience in Skin Cancer and Excision; Cosmetic Skin Procedures; and Skin Conditions.
  • Aside from his professional pursuits, Dr. Chouake likes to spend time with his family and travel.

New York Trial Lawyer Eric Aronson Joins Crowell & Moring

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Thursday, September 14, 2023

NEW YORK, Sept. 14, 2023 /PRNewswire/ -- Eric S. Aronson, a widely respected trial lawyer with broad experience in trial and appellate courts across the nation, has joined Crowell & Moring as a partner in the firm's Litigation Group in New York.

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  • NEW YORK, Sept. 14, 2023 /PRNewswire/ -- Eric S. Aronson, a widely respected trial lawyer with broad experience in trial and appellate courts across the nation, has joined Crowell & Moring as a partner in the firm's Litigation Group in New York.
  • "Eric is a very experienced big-case trial lawyer who will strengthen our existing commercial litigation bench," said Keith Harrison , co-chair of Crowell's Litigation Group.
  • "We are delighted to welcome Eric to our team," said McGorty, managing partner of Crowell's New York office.
  • "I look forward to helping drive the firm's growth, especially in New York, and harness the firm's platform to provide top-notch client service."

YESHIVA UNIVERSITY LAUNCHES YU GLOBAL: HIGHLY EFFICIENT CERTIFICATE PROGRAMS TO PREPARE STUDENTS FOR SUCCESS IN TODAY'S EVOLVING JOB MARKET

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Tuesday, August 29, 2023

NEW YORK, Aug. 29, 2023 /PRNewswire/ -- Yeshiva University today announced the launch of YU Global, a flexible educational arm of the university focused on preparing students for the current, ever changing job market. YU Global provides high-quality professional and post-professional training as an alternative to, or in addition to, traditional higher education. The program is designed to give learners a competitive edge with tangible skills to support pursuit of a new career, land a first job, or advance in their current workplace.

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  • NEW YORK, Aug. 29, 2023 /PRNewswire/ -- Yeshiva University today announced the launch of YU Global, a flexible educational arm of the university focused on preparing students for the current, ever changing job market.
  • YU Global provides high-quality professional and post-professional training as an alternative to, or in addition to, traditional higher education.
  • YU Global acts as a bridge to the rapidly changing job market offering relevant, real-world and current skills to provide learners with a faster and more direct route to use their education immediately.
  • Most of YU Global's certificate programs range from $1,000 to around $5,000 and have the goal of preparing students to be job-ready in eight to ten weeks.