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Pew Funds 6 Teams to Advance Cutting-Edge Biomedical Research

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Tuesday, October 24, 2023

The Pew Charitable Trusts announced today the six pairs of researchers who will make up its 2023 class of Innovation Fund investigators.

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  • The Pew Charitable Trusts announced today the six pairs of researchers who will make up its 2023 class of Innovation Fund investigators.
  • These 12 acclaimed scientists—all alumni or advisors of Pew's biomedical programs in the United States and Latin America—will partner on interdisciplinary research projects exploring key questions in human biology and disease.
  • For nearly 40 years, Pew has encouraged collaboration among its diverse community of biomedical scientists, leading to the 2017 launch of the Innovation Fund.
  • Roozbeh Kiani, M.D., Ph.D. , 2016 Pew biomedical scholar; New York University
    Nuo Li, Ph.D. , 2018 Pew biomedical scholar; Baylor College of Medicine
    Kiani and Li will explore what happens in the brain when we change our minds, a poorly understood aspect of decision-making.

Huntsman Cancer Institute Grows to More than a Million Square Feet of State-of-the-Art Cancer Space with Opening of $178 Million Kathryn F. Kirk Center

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Wednesday, May 10, 2023

SALT LAKE CITY, May 10, 2023 /PRNewswire/ -- Huntsman Cancer Institute at the University of Utah (the U), the only place in the region devoted to developing new treatments for cancer, announced the opening of the Kathryn F. Kirk Center for Comprehensive Cancer Care and Women's Cancers today.

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  • Huntsman Cancer Institute experts are among the best in the world at identifying cancers in their earliest stages when it's easier to treat.
  • "We are so grateful to our dedicated staff at Huntsman Cancer Institute for their countless hours helping plan and design this cutting-edge facility," says Mary Beckerle, PhD , CEO of Huntsman Cancer Institute.
  • "Many generous donors came together to make this latest expansion of Huntsman Cancer Institute possible," says Peter Huntsman , chairman and CEO of Huntsman Cancer Foundation .
  • Cancer care is truly comprehensive, and this new center will increase the impact of the Huntsman Cancer Institute Wellness and Integrative Health Center by 1,936 square feet.

Pew Funds 22 Scientists Investigating Critical Biomedical Questions

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Tuesday, June 14, 2022

The 2022 class joins a rich network of the more than 1,000 scientists who have received awards from Pew since 1985.

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  • The 2022 class joins a rich network of the more than 1,000 scientists who have received awards from Pew since 1985.
  • The 2022 class of scholarsall early-career, junior facultyjoins a rich network of the more than 1,000 scientists who have received awards from Pew since 1985.
  • Current scholars have opportunities to meet annually to build connections and exchange ideas with fellow Pew-funded scientists.
  • The 2022 Pew scholars in the biomedical sciences are:
    Dr. Abdus-Saboor will explore how the brain processes the physical sensation and emotional experience of pain.

Pew Funds Six Teams to Advance Innovative Biomedical Research

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Wednesday, September 15, 2021

These scientistsalumni of Pew's biomedical programs in the United States and Latin Americawill partner on interdisciplinary research to tackle some of the most pressing questions in human biology and disease.

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  • These scientistsalumni of Pew's biomedical programs in the United States and Latin Americawill partner on interdisciplinary research to tackle some of the most pressing questions in human biology and disease.
  • "The COVID-19 pandemic has underscored the critical role innovative biomedical research plays in addressing global health problems," said Molly Irwin, vice president for research and science at The Pew Charitable Trusts.
  • For more than 35 years, Pew has encouraged collaboration among its diverse community of biomedical scientists, culminating in the launch of the Innovation Fund in 2017.
  • The fund's award criteria were developed to promote synergy among program alumni, motivating researchers to collaborate on new proposals.

Kathryn DeVane Hamilton Joins The Exclusive Haute Lawyer Network By Haute Living

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Monday, June 22, 2020

MIAMI, June 22, 2020 /PRNewswire-PRWeb/ --Kathryn DeVane Hamilton, leading Family and Divorce Law attorney in the South Florida area, has joined the exclusive Haute Lawyer Network by Haute Living.

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  • MIAMI, June 22, 2020 /PRNewswire-PRWeb/ --Kathryn DeVane Hamilton, leading Family and Divorce Law attorney in the South Florida area, has joined the exclusive Haute Lawyer Network by Haute Living.
  • The Haute Lawyer Network, well known for its exclusive and luxurious lifestyle publication Haute Living, is privileged to present Ms. DeVane Hamilton as a member and expert in her field.
  • Kathryn DeVane Hamilton, founder of The Hamilton Law Firm, has been practicing law since 1998.
  • Visit Kathryn DeVane Hamilton's website at: http://www.hamiltonfamilylaw.com/
    For more on Kathryn Decameron Hamilton, visit her Haute Lawyer profile: https://hauteliving.com/hautelawyer/member/kathryn-devane-hamilton/

Cancer Support Community Presents First-Ever Kathryn West Inspiration Award

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Tuesday, May 21, 2019

PASADENA, Calif., May 21, 2019 /PRNewswire/ --The inaugural Kathryn West Inspiration Award was presented to Andy Tao and Jeanne Beesley at the finish line of the Amgen Tour of California.

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  • PASADENA, Calif., May 21, 2019 /PRNewswire/ --The inaugural Kathryn West Inspiration Award was presented to Andy Tao and Jeanne Beesley at the finish line of the Amgen Tour of California.
  • The Kathryn West Inspiration Award was established to honor the work of Kathryn West who was the founding leader of Amgen's Breakaway from Cancer, an initiative that brings awareness of and resources to patients and families impacted by a cancer diagnosis.
  • Linda House, president of the Cancer Support Community, presented the inaugural Kathryn West Inspiration Award to Andy Tao and Jeanne Beesley for their relentless support and advocacy of patients and caregivers who have been touched by cancer.
  • "In honor of the way she inspired us all, we established the Kathryn West Inspiration Award."

Welltower Announces Addition of Kathryn Sullivan to Board of Directors

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Tuesday, February 12, 2019

TOLEDO, Ohio, Feb. 12, 2019 /PRNewswire/ --Welltower Inc. (NYSE: WELL) announced today the appointment of Kathryn M. Sullivan, CPA to its Board of Directors.

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  • TOLEDO, Ohio, Feb. 12, 2019 /PRNewswire/ --Welltower Inc. (NYSE: WELL) announced today the appointment of Kathryn M. Sullivan, CPA to its Board of Directors.
  • "Kathryn is a respected health care executive with an in-depth understanding of the U.S. health system," said Jeff Donahue, Welltower's Board Chair.
  • Kathryn M. Sullivan joins Welltower's Board of Directors with a strong record of leadership at multibillion-dollar health insurance companies and over 35 years of financial expertise in highly regulated and matrixed environments.
  • "Judy and Geof leave the Welltower Board with my deep appreciation for their responsible guidance and sound stewardship," said Tom DeRosa, Welltower CEO.