SMI

Sunshine Minting, Inc. Adds Key Industry Expert to Management Team, Dr. Michael H. Gradwell

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Tuesday, April 2, 2024

Dr. Gradwell brings extensive experience in manufacturing and quality systems including possessing a Ph.D. in Physical Polymer chemistry and an MBA in Marketing and Leadership.

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  • Dr. Gradwell brings extensive experience in manufacturing and quality systems including possessing a Ph.D. in Physical Polymer chemistry and an MBA in Marketing and Leadership.
  • Tom Power, CEO of Sunshine Minting, Inc., had the following comment regarding Dr. Gradwell, “The addition of Dr. Gradwell brings a new level of technical depth and manufacturing expertise to our leadership team.
  • Mike possesses a deep understanding of manufacturing and quality systems, which will be the key to our continued growth as a company.
  • I am looking forward to welcoming Dr. Gradwell to our Team and introducing him to our Customers!”

Hispanic-Serving Institutions Across The Nation Total 600

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Wednesday, March 20, 2024

In 2022-23, there were 600 institutions that met the definition of an HSI compared to 572 in 2021-22.

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  • In 2022-23, there were 600 institutions that met the definition of an HSI compared to 572 in 2021-22.
  • This increase of 28 institutions or 5% from the previous year, highlights the continued growth in Hispanic student enrollment at colleges and universities across the country.
  • “The rate that Hispanic-Serving Institutions continue to grow emphasizes their importance to the communities they serve,” said HACU President and CEO Antonio R. Flores.
  • In 2022-23, HSIs enrolled 66.2% of all Hispanic undergraduates and 31.7% of all undergraduate students in nonprofit postsecondary education.

Clover Health Launches New Clinical Program in Partnership with Quartet Health to Address Serious Mental Illness

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Tuesday, March 19, 2024

FRANKLIN, Tenn., March 19, 2024 (GLOBE NEWSWIRE) -- Today, Clover Health (“Clover” or the “Company”) announced a partnership with Quartet Health, a value-based behavioral health care enablement and delivery company, to increase the support and resources provided to Clover members with serious mental illness (SMI) through the Company’s home-based care delivery unit, Clover Home Care.

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  • FRANKLIN, Tenn., March 19, 2024 (GLOBE NEWSWIRE) -- Today, Clover Health (“Clover” or the “Company”) announced a partnership with Quartet Health, a value-based behavioral health care enablement and delivery company, to increase the support and resources provided to Clover members with serious mental illness (SMI) through the Company’s home-based care delivery unit, Clover Home Care.
  • As part of this partnership, Quartet will use its expert care teams to augment Clover Home Care’s capabilities.
  • Quartet’s clinicians will also begin using the Clover Assistant platform to deliver care to the Clover patients under its care.
  • As of January 1, Clover Home Care with Whole Health by Quartet Health is available to eligible members in New Jersey for no additional cost.

Silver Institute Membership Continues to Grow

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Tuesday, March 12, 2024

WASHINGTON, March 12, 2024 (GLOBE NEWSWIRE) -- The Silver Institute is pleased to welcome five companies to its growing roster of members.

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  • WASHINGTON, March 12, 2024 (GLOBE NEWSWIRE) -- The Silver Institute is pleased to welcome five companies to its growing roster of members.
  • These companies represent key areas of the broader silver industry and are based in Australia, Switzerland, Singapore, and the United States, further expanding the Silver Institute's global footprint.
  • Based in Baar, Switzerland, Glencore produced 23.8 million ounces of silver in 2022, making it the world's fourth-largest silver mining company.
  • Phillips Baker, President and CEO of Hecla Mining Company and the Chairman of the Silver Institute, stated, "We welcome the newest members to the Silver Institute.

NanoString Products Drive Breakthrough Cancer Research at the 2024 American Association of Cancer Research (AACR) Conference

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Thursday, April 4, 2024

NanoString Technologies, Inc., a leading provider of life science tools for discovery and translational research, will present at the 2024 meeting of the American Association of Cancer Research studies delving into metastatic brain tumors, triple-negative breast cancer, pancreatic cancer and dozens of other vital research areas.

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  • NanoString Technologies, Inc., a leading provider of life science tools for discovery and translational research, will present at the 2024 meeting of the American Association of Cancer Research studies delving into metastatic brain tumors, triple-negative breast cancer, pancreatic cancer and dozens of other vital research areas.
  • The conference will be held in San Diego, April 5-10, 2024.
  • NanoString and its customers will showcase 110 posters and highlight its products in three oral presentations focusing on unique biological insights generated with its platforms.
  • “NanoString customers are using the highest plex protein and RNA spatial biology panels commercially available on cancer patient samples, making fundamental discoveries and answering key questions about patient response to advanced cancer therapies utilized today.

National Geographic Magazine Showcases NanoString’s Spatial Biology Technology to Examine Cell Death in Alzheimer’s Disease

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Wednesday, March 27, 2024

When blue, magenta, and green all appear in a cell, especially a large cell, that's evidence it is a zombie cell.

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  • When blue, magenta, and green all appear in a cell, especially a large cell, that's evidence it is a zombie cell.
  • (Graphic: NanoString)
    A special-interest magazine from National Geographic called Anti-Inflammation, available on newsstands this week, spotlights the role of inflammation on health and disease.
  • NanoString Technologies, a leader in spatial biology, offers an ecosystem of innovative discovery and translational research solutions, empowering our customers to map the universe of biology.
  • The AtoMx™ Spatial Informatics Platform is a cloud-based informatics solution with advanced analytics and global collaboration capabilities, enabling powerful spatial biology insights anytime, anywhere.

Harmony Healthcare IT adds Kelly Hahaj as VP of Corporate Development

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Monday, April 1, 2024

SOUTH BEND, Ind., April 1, 2024 /PRNewswire/ -- Harmony Healthcare IT announced the appointment of Kelly Hahaj as its VP of Corporate Development. In this role, Hahaj is responsible for leading current business efforts as well as identifying and evaluating opportunities for strategic partnerships to drive continued expansion. Hahaj's deep healthcare IT experience as a leader in health information exchange, clinical systems and data interoperability will be instrumental to these efforts.

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  • SOUTH BEND, Ind., April 1, 2024 /PRNewswire/ -- Harmony Healthcare IT announced the appointment of Kelly Hahaj as its VP of Corporate Development.
  • In this role, Hahaj is responsible for leading current business efforts as well as identifying and evaluating opportunities for strategic partnerships to drive continued expansion.
  • Hahaj's deep healthcare IT experience as a leader in health information exchange, clinical systems and data interoperability will be instrumental to these efforts.
  • "We are thrilled to have Kelly onboard and look forward to her corporate development stewardship that will deliver long-term success for our partners."

Lipocine Announces Positive Week 52 Results from LPCN 1148 Phase 2 Study in Patients with Cirrhosis

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Thursday, March 28, 2024

SALT LAKE CITY, March 28, 2024 /PRNewswire/ -- Lipocine Inc. (NASDAQ: LPCN), a biopharmaceutical company today announced positive topline results from a Phase 2 clinical study of LPCN 1148.

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  • SALT LAKE CITY, March 28, 2024 /PRNewswire/ -- Lipocine Inc. (NASDAQ: LPCN), a biopharmaceutical company today announced positive topline results from a Phase 2 clinical study of LPCN 1148.
  • LPCN 1148 is targeted to be a "First in Class" product candidate with a novel mechanism of action (MOA).
  • This Phase 2 proof of concept study was a randomized placebo-controlled study in sarcopenic male patients with cirrhosis on the liver transplant waitlist.
  • During Stage 2, 8 participants who were on placebo in Stage 1 converted to LPCN 1148, and 11 participants who started the study on LPCN 1148 continued treatment with LPCN 1148.

SUSTAINABLE MARKETS INITIATIVE JOINS ITS FIRST TRADE AND INVESTMENT MISSION TO ANTIGUA & BARBUDA AND PLEDGES TO SUPPORT COUNTRY

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Tuesday, March 12, 2024

SAINT JOHN'S, Antigua and Barbuda, March 12, 2024 /PRNewswire/ -- The Sustainable Markets Initiative joins the United Kingdom - Antigua and Barbuda Trade and Investment Mission, a three-day event focused on focus on the key economic sectors of growth for Antigua and Barbuda namely: infrastructure, renewable energy, tourism, agriculture, fast moving consumer goods and the blue and green economy.

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  • SAINT JOHN'S, Antigua and Barbuda, March 12, 2024 /PRNewswire/ -- The Sustainable Markets Initiative joins the United Kingdom - Antigua and Barbuda Trade and Investment Mission, a three-day event focused on focus on the key economic sectors of growth for Antigua and Barbuda namely: infrastructure, renewable energy, tourism, agriculture, fast moving consumer goods and the blue and green economy.
  • The Trade and Investment Mission is the first the Sustainable Markets Initiative has been invited to join, demonstrating the unique value that the Sustainable Markets Initiative can bring countries in pursuit of green economic growth.
  • As part of the visit, the Sustainable Markets Initiative has named Antigua & Barbuda as the first of its five countries of focus for 2024.
  • Jennifer Jordan-Saifi, CEO of the Sustainable Markets Initiative said: "It is an honour to have been invited by the Government of Antigua & Barbuda to participate in this Trade and Investment Mission.

SUSTAINABLE MARKETS INITIATIVE JOINS ITS FIRST TRADE AND INVESTMENT MISSION TO ANTIGUA & BARBUDA AND PLEDGES TO SUPPORT COUNTRY

Retrieved on: 
Tuesday, March 12, 2024

SAINT JOHN'S, Antigua and Barbuda, March 12, 2024 /PRNewswire/ -- The Sustainable Markets Initiative joins the United Kingdom - Antigua and Barbuda Trade and Investment Mission, a three-day event focused on focus on the key economic sectors of growth for Antigua and Barbuda namely: infrastructure, renewable energy, tourism, agriculture, fast moving consumer goods and the blue and green economy.

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  • SAINT JOHN'S, Antigua and Barbuda, March 12, 2024 /PRNewswire/ -- The Sustainable Markets Initiative joins the United Kingdom - Antigua and Barbuda Trade and Investment Mission, a three-day event focused on focus on the key economic sectors of growth for Antigua and Barbuda namely: infrastructure, renewable energy, tourism, agriculture, fast moving consumer goods and the blue and green economy.
  • The Trade and Investment Mission is the first the Sustainable Markets Initiative has been invited to join, demonstrating the unique value that the Sustainable Markets Initiative can bring countries in pursuit of green economic growth.
  • As part of the visit, the Sustainable Markets Initiative has named Antigua & Barbuda as the first of its five countries of focus for 2024.
  • Jennifer Jordan-Saifi, CEO of the Sustainable Markets Initiative said: "It is an honour to have been invited by the Government of Antigua & Barbuda to participate in this Trade and Investment Mission.