Bryant University

Zenas BioPharma Appoints Patricia Allen to its Board of Directors

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Wednesday, March 6, 2024

Ms. Allen joins the Zenas Board of Directors with over 20 years of experience leading finance, investor relations, business development, human resources, operations and IT at global public and private biotechnology companies.

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  • Ms. Allen joins the Zenas Board of Directors with over 20 years of experience leading finance, investor relations, business development, human resources, operations and IT at global public and private biotechnology companies.
  • “We are pleased to welcome Patty to our Board of Directors,” said Lonnie Moulder, Founder and Chief Executive Officer of Zenas BioPharma.
  • “She has successfully led cross-organizational functions and served on the board of directors of both private and public global biotechnology companies.
  • Prior to Vividion, Ms. Allen was the Chief Financial Officer at Zafgen, Inc. (now Larimer Therapeutics).

Bryant University and Focus EduSolutions Join Forces to Launch the Cybersecurity Bootcamp and Cybersecurity Upskilling Programs

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Thursday, February 29, 2024

WOBURN, Mass., Feb. 29, 2024 /PRNewswire-PRWeb/ -- Smithfield, Rhode Island: Bryant University, in collaboration with Focus EduSolutions, is thrilled to announce the launch of a cutting-edge Cybersecurity Bootcamp program, designed to meet the growing demand for skilled cybersecurity professionals in today's rapidly evolving digital landscape.

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  • Bryant University and Focus EduSolutions have jointly launched a Cybersecurity Bootcamp program to meet the rising demand for skilled cybersecurity professionals.
  • Additionally, the collaboration offers Cybersecurity Fundamentals and Applied Cybersecurity upskilling programs, aiming to empower individuals with the necessary skills to excel in the cybersecurity field.
  • WOBURN, Mass., Feb. 29, 2024 /PRNewswire-PRWeb/ -- Smithfield, Rhode Island: Bryant University, in collaboration with Focus EduSolutions, is thrilled to announce the launch of a cutting-edge Cybersecurity Bootcamp program, designed to meet the growing demand for skilled cybersecurity professionals in today's rapidly evolving digital landscape.
  • "Focus EduSolutions is excited to partner with Bryant University in launching this innovative Cybersecurity Bootcamp.

Gilbane Building Company Begins Construction on Bryant University's New Field House in Smithfield, Rhode Island

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Wednesday, February 21, 2024

SMITHFIELD, R.I., Feb. 21, 2024 /PRNewswire-PRWeb/ -- As part of its ten-year campus master plan, Bryant University has selected Gilbane Building Company, the leading family-owned construction management firm in Rhode Island, to provide construction management services for a new field house to support the university's ever-growing athletics program.

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  • SMITHFIELD, R.I., Feb. 21, 2024 /PRNewswire-PRWeb/ -- As part of its ten-year campus master plan, Bryant University has selected Gilbane Building Company, the leading family-owned construction management firm in Rhode Island, to provide construction management services for a new field house to support the university's ever-growing athletics program.
  • Requiring minor selective site demolition, the new field house will be constructed between the existing practice soccer field location and the university's football field.
  • "This partnership is very exciting to Gilbane and we look forward to the continued campus expansion," said Mike Busam, business leader for Gilbane in Rhode Island and Bryant alum.
  • The Bryant University Field House is set for completion by August of 2025.

WNBA legend Lisa Leslie, Scripps Network Interactive founder Susan Packard, and Estee Lauder Executive Vice President Meridith Webster deliver keynotes at Bryant University’s 27th Women's Summit®

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Monday, February 12, 2024

Established by Kati Machtley in 1997, Bryant’s Women's Summit® is the largest and longest-running event of its kind in Rhode Island and the region.

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  • Established by Kati Machtley in 1997, Bryant’s Women's Summit® is the largest and longest-running event of its kind in Rhode Island and the region.
  • It embraces women’s financial empowerment by providing attendees an opportunity for professional and personal development and networking.
  • They are just three of the dynamic women inspiring Summit-goers to move from passion to action at this day-long event.
  • In addition to keynote speakers, the Women's Summit® features 16 educational breakout sessions and a host of lively networking opportunities for attendees.

Mercury Has Built a Leadership Team to Simplify Logistics for Healthcare and Life Sciences Companies

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Tuesday, February 6, 2024

With this, Mercury has built a leadership team to simplify logistics for healthcare and life sciences companies.

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  • With this, Mercury has built a leadership team to simplify logistics for healthcare and life sciences companies.
  • Mercury’s Leadership Team is comprised of:
    Josh Medow, CEO, is a former Army officer turned entrepreneur who has been leading Mercury since 2020.
  • She was the visionary behind Mercury's pivot in the early 2000s to focus on the life sciences and healthcare industries.
  • Mercury is a global logistics company specializing in time- and temperature-sensitive shipping for biotech and life science research, clinical trials, diagnostics, and medical device companies.

Simmons University Institute for Inclusive Leadership Welcomes New Executive Board Members from Bain Capital, Dell Technologies, and John Hancock

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Tuesday, January 30, 2024

"It is with sincere excitement that I welcome three executive leaders to the Strategic Advisory Board," said Susan MacKenty Brady, CEO of the Institute for Inclusive Leadership.

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  • "It is with sincere excitement that I welcome three executive leaders to the Strategic Advisory Board," said Susan MacKenty Brady, CEO of the Institute for Inclusive Leadership.
  • Simmons is proud to be the catalyst that unites the members, and we are deeply honored for the leadership of its advisory board."
  • "We are thrilled and grateful to have the opportunity to work with these three leaders as the newest members of the Strategic Advisory Board," said Simmons University President Lynn Perry Wooten.
  • He has an MBA from Southern New Hampshire University and holds a Bachelor of Science in Business and Organizational Leadership.

XORTX Welcomes New Member to the Board of Directors

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Tuesday, January 2, 2024

CALGARY, Alberta, Jan. 02, 2024 (GLOBE NEWSWIRE) -- XORTX Therapeutics Inc. ("XORTX" or the “Company”) (NASDAQ: XRTX | TSXV: XRTX | Frankfurt: ANU), a late-stage clinical pharmaceutical company focused on developing innovative therapies to treat progressive kidney disease, welcomes Mr. Patrick Treanor to the Board of Directors and announces the resignation of Ian Klassen, both effective December 31, 2023.

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  • CALGARY, Alberta, Jan. 02, 2024 (GLOBE NEWSWIRE) -- XORTX Therapeutics Inc. ("XORTX" or the “Company”) (NASDAQ: XRTX | TSXV: XRTX | Frankfurt: ANU), a late-stage clinical pharmaceutical company focused on developing innovative therapies to treat progressive kidney disease, welcomes Mr. Patrick Treanor to the Board of Directors and announces the resignation of Ian Klassen, both effective December 31, 2023.
  • He previously served as President, US for Vifor Pharma, an international pharmaceutical company focused on nephrology.
  • Mr. Treanor currently serves on the board of directors of KalVista Pharmaceuticals, Inc., a clinical stage pharmaceutical company focused on the discovery, development, and commercialization of oral, small molecule protease inhibitors.
  • Anthony Giovinazzo, Chair of XORTX, stated, “We are very pleased to have Patrick Treanor agree to join the XORTX board.

Wellesley Asset Management, Inc. Announces New Portfolio Manager to Join its Investment Team

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Tuesday, December 19, 2023

PORTSMOUTH, N.H., Dec. 19, 2023 /PRNewswire/ -- Wellesley Asset Management ("Wellesley"), an asset manager specializing in convertible bonds, is pleased to announce the recent addition of David Clott, CFA, to its Portfolio Management team.

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  • PORTSMOUTH, N.H., Dec. 19, 2023 /PRNewswire/ -- Wellesley Asset Management ("Wellesley"), an asset manager specializing in convertible bonds, is pleased to announce the recent addition of David Clott, CFA, to its Portfolio Management team.
  • A highly respected investment professional with 30 years of experience, David's convertible bond investing experience began in the mid 1990's as an analyst at Phoenix Investments.
  • David joined Aviva Investors in 1999 as a US convertible bond portfolio manager and in 2002 David founded the Aviva Investors Global Convertible Bond Strategy, launching a European based long only convertible mutual fund.
  • "We are thrilled to have such a seasoned professional join our convertible bond team," said Michael Miller, President and Chief Investment Officer.

Bryant University Names Phil Martelli, Jr. Head Coach of Men's Basketball Program

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Wednesday, November 15, 2023

Smithfield, RI, Nov. 15, 2023 (GLOBE NEWSWIRE) -- Bryant University President Ross Gittell, Ph.D. and Vice President of Athletics & Recreation Bill Smith have named Phil Martelli Jr. head coach of Bryant men’s basketball.

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  • Smithfield, RI, Nov. 15, 2023 (GLOBE NEWSWIRE) -- Bryant University President Ross Gittell, Ph.D. and Vice President of Athletics & Recreation Bill Smith have named Phil Martelli Jr. head coach of Bryant men’s basketball.
  • Martelli becomes the ninth men’s basketball coach in Bryant's history and marks the first head coaching role for Martelli.
  • “We are excited to name Phil Martelli Jr. the head coach of Bryant men’s basketball,” Smith said.
  • “As Associate Head Coach, he was instrumental in building Bryant Basketball into one of the top mid-major programs in the country.

Michael Burns Joins Invizyne as Executive Vice President of Energy Transition

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Wednesday, November 8, 2023

Monrovia, CA, Nov. 08, 2023 (GLOBE NEWSWIRE) -- Invizyne Technologies, Inc. , a leading designer of enzyme-based biomanufacturing systems – and a subsidiary of MDB Capital Holdings, LLC , (NASDAQ:MDBH) ("MDB") ­– today announced the appointment of Michael Burns to its senior leadership team as Executive Vice President, Energy Transition.

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  • Monrovia, CA, Nov. 08, 2023 (GLOBE NEWSWIRE) -- Invizyne Technologies, Inc. , a leading designer of enzyme-based biomanufacturing systems – and a subsidiary of MDB Capital Holdings, LLC , (NASDAQ:MDBH) ("MDB") ­– today announced the appointment of Michael Burns to its senior leadership team as Executive Vice President, Energy Transition.
  • "Michael Burns brings two decades worth of business strategy and development, global licensing, project development, and project finance expertise in the sustainable energy and synthetic biology industries to Invizyne.
  • We are honored to have an executive with his gravitas and experience join the team to head up our new Energy Transition business unit,” said Mo Hayat, CEO of Invizyne.
  • He also served in strategy and development roles at Verenium Corporation, a specialized enzyme biotechnology company that was acquired by BASF.