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Major Nationwide Research Findings on Faculty and Student Mindset to be Presented at the 2024 American Educational Research Association (AERA) Annual Meeting

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Thursday, March 28, 2024

NEW YORK, March 28, 2024 /PRNewswire-PRWeb/ -- Researchers from the Association of College and University Educators (ACUE) will present new faculty and student impact findings at the 2024 American Educational Research Association (AERA) Annual Meeting, the world's largest gathering of education researchers and a showcase for groundbreaking, innovative studies, April 11-14 in Philadelphia. This new research was selected by AERA for the rigor of its methodology and meaningfulness of the findings.

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  • This new research was selected by AERA for the rigor of its methodology and meaningfulness of the findings.
  • "Realizing Faculty Potential: Impacts of Faculty Development on Faculty's Mindsets and Self-Efficacy" will be presented on Saturday, April 13, from 7:45 to 9:15 a.m.
  • This study, funded through a research grant from the Bill & Melinda Gates Foundation, investigated the effectiveness of professional development courses focusing on faculty self-efficacy and mindset growth.
  • Faculty were surveyed four times over two years, including using mindset items originally developed by noted researcher Carol Dweck.

Waters Advances Battery Electrode Design and Performance Analysis with New Rheo-IS Accessory

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Wednesday, March 13, 2024

ORLANDO, Fla., March 13, 2024 /PRNewswire/ -- International Battery Seminar -- Waters Corporation (NYSE:WAT) announced a new accessory for its TA Instruments Discovery Hybrid Rheometers (HR) designed to enable simultaneous electrical impedance and rheological measurements, a critical capability for scientists working on new battery formulations.

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  • New Rheo-Impedance Spectroscopy (Rheo-IS) accessory enables battery scientists to better assess electrode slurry composition quality under real-world and process-relevant conditions.
  • Rheo-IS accessory lets scientists assess quality of battery materials under real-world and process-relevant conditions.
  • "Battery innovators that are focused on optimizing performance and scale-up require sensitive tools to characterize electrode slurry composition and ensure quality," said Jianqing Bennett, Senior Vice President of the TA Instruments™ Division at Waters Corporation.
  • Join Kimberly Dennis, Ph.D., Applications Scientist at Waters, on March 15 at 8:30am ET for: " Optimizing Electrode Manufacturing through Rheological Measurements ," featuring the latest test data from the Rheo-IS accessory.

Waters Advances Battery Electrode Design and Performance Analysis with New Rheo-IS Accessory

Retrieved on: 
Wednesday, March 13, 2024

ORLANDO, Fla., March 13, 2024 /PRNewswire/ -- International Battery Seminar -- Waters Corporation (NYSE:WAT) announced a new accessory for its TA Instruments Discovery Hybrid Rheometers (HR) designed to enable simultaneous electrical impedance and rheological measurements, a critical capability for scientists working on new battery formulations.

Key Points: 
  • New Rheo-Impedance Spectroscopy (Rheo-IS) accessory enables battery scientists to better assess electrode slurry composition quality under real-world and process-relevant conditions.
  • When used with Discovery HR, the Rheo-IS accessory enables battery scientists to evaluate the conductive structure within electrode slurries using impedance spectroscopy measurements under real-world and process-relevant conditions.
  • Visit booth#605 at the International Battery Seminar to see the Rheo-IS accessory, the Discovery Hybrid Rheometer, and its family of accessories.
  • Join Kimberly Dennis, Ph.D., Applications Scientist at Waters, on March 15 at 8:30am ET for: " Optimizing Electrode Manufacturing through Rheological Measurements ," featuring the latest test data from the Rheo-IS accessory.

Pacific General Announces a Promotion of New Partners in New York and Seoul

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Monday, March 11, 2024

NEW YORK, March 11, 2024 (GLOBE NEWSWIRE) -- Pacific General, a New York based investment firm specializing in cross-border private equity and asset backed credit strategies, announces the promotion of Dajeong Lee and Jason Park as the firm’s new Partners, effective March 7th, 2024.

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  • NEW YORK, March 11, 2024 (GLOBE NEWSWIRE) -- Pacific General, a New York based investment firm specializing in cross-border private equity and asset backed credit strategies, announces the promotion of Dajeong Lee and Jason Park as the firm’s new Partners, effective March 7th, 2024.
  • She also played a key role in the firm’s recent private equity investments in Playa Bowls, Evo Floors and Milre Systek.
  • Jason Park is also a founding member of Pacific General and has been working with the senior members of the firm since 2017 including its predecessor firm.
  • I look forward to driving the continued success of our firm by delivering superior value to our investors, partners, and portfolio companies.”

KT&G to hold the 37th Annual General Meeting of Shareholders

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Wednesday, February 28, 2024

The Board also commended Mr. Bang for his substantial contributions to enhancing brand competitiveness both domestically and internationally through his exceptional analytic skills and strategic planning.

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  • The Board also commended Mr. Bang for his substantial contributions to enhancing brand competitiveness both domestically and internationally through his exceptional analytic skills and strategic planning.
  • The Board further recognized Mr. Bang's distinctive strategic planning and adept execution, which have significantly elevated corporate value and contributed to the achievement of robust business performance.
  • "We maintain close communication with all of our stakeholders including shareholders, about KT&G Group's future vision and growth strategies.
  • Our commitment to maximizing the interests of all shareholders and enhancing the future value of the company remains steadfast," the spokesperson added.

Korea University Study Explores a Novel and Precise Mitochondrial Gene Editing Method

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Friday, February 23, 2024

Targeted base editing of mammalian mtDNA is a powerful technology for modeling mitochondrial genetic diseases and developing potential therapies.

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  • Targeted base editing of mammalian mtDNA is a powerful technology for modeling mitochondrial genetic diseases and developing potential therapies.
  • Programmable deaminases, which consist of a custom DNA-binding protein and a nucleobase deaminase, enable precise mtDNA editing.
  • Prof. Lee's research hints at a potential future in which the mitochondrial gene editing technology gains similar recognition.
  • The achievement of correcting mitochondrial A-to-G in mice not only highlights the efficacy of the novel gene editing method but also signals a significant step toward developing approved treatments for mitochondrial genetic diseases.

Korea University Researchers Unveil Benefits of Perioperative Radiotherapy for Treating Liver Cancer with High Recurrence Risk

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Wednesday, February 7, 2024

SEOUL, South Korea, Feb. 7, 2024 /PRNewswire/ -- More than two-thirds of patients with hepatocellular carcinoma (HCC), who receive surgical interventions, experience recurrence owing to lack of an established perioperative treatment. Now, researchers from Korea University have performed a meta-analysis to examine the oncological benefits of administering radiotherapy before or after surgery. The findings suggest that perioperative radiotherapy decreases the chances of recurrence in patients, improving their survival rate.

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  • Researchers have found that radiotherapy during liver cancer surgery reduces chances of recurrence and boosts survival for high-risk patients.
  • Now, researchers from Korea University have performed a meta-analysis to examine the oncological benefits of administering radiotherapy before or after surgery.
  • The findings suggest that perioperative radiotherapy decreases the chances of recurrence in patients, improving their survival rate.
  • This emphasizes the need for an adjuvant treatment like radiotherapy along with surgery for treating HCC patients with a high risk of recurrence.

VantAI Appoints Jae Won Kim as Chief Operating Officer and Chief Financial Officer

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Wednesday, February 7, 2024

VantAI, a leader in generative AI and drug discovery, announced the appointment of Jae Won Kim as Chief Operating Officer (COO) and Chief Financial Officer (CFO).

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  • VantAI, a leader in generative AI and drug discovery, announced the appointment of Jae Won Kim as Chief Operating Officer (COO) and Chief Financial Officer (CFO).
  • Having led one of the largest deals in induced proximity history, she brings over 15 years of deal making experience to VantAI and its mission.
  • As COO/CFO of VantAI, Ms. Kim will oversee the company's operations, including finance, legal and corporate development functions.
  • "I am thrilled to join this incredible team at VantAI at this exciting time,” said Ms. Kim.

Amorepacific Announces Positive Research Results of Fermented Ginseng in Skin Lymphatic Activation

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Tuesday, February 6, 2024

SEOUL, South Korea, Feb. 6, 2024 /PRNewswire/ -- Amorepacific, in collaboration with the School of Mechanical Engineering at Korea University, has unveiled groundbreaking research demonstrating the impact of lymphatic activation on skin health and the potential skin lymphatic improvement through fermented ginseng ingredients. This research, introducing new possibilities for skin aging and homeostasis maintenance using Lab-on-a-chip technology, was published in 'NPG Asia Materials,' an international journal by the scientific journal Nature. (Paper Title: The advanced 3D lymphatic system for assaying the human cutaneous lymphangiogenesis in the microfluidic platform)

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  • SEOUL, South Korea, Feb. 6, 2024 /PRNewswire/ -- Amorepacific, in collaboration with the School of Mechanical Engineering at Korea University, has unveiled groundbreaking research demonstrating the impact of lymphatic activation on skin health and the potential skin lymphatic improvement through fermented ginseng ingredients.
  • In this research, they cultivated human-derived skin cells and 3D lymphatic forming cells under optimal conditions to create a Skin-Lymph-on-a-chip.
  • This enabled the replication of networks between human skin and lymphatic vessels, visually observing the impact of substances applied to the skin on lymphatic formation and activity.
  • The joint research team concluded that Lymphanax™ aids in forming healthy lymphatic vessels within the skin and strengthens the skin barrier through additional analysis, including AI algorithms.

Qraft Technologies Announces Vincent Kim as Managing Director and Head of Client Coverage

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Monday, January 22, 2024

Qraft Technologies , a leading invest-tech company developing artificial intelligence (AI) solutions, announces the appointment of Vincent Kim, a veteran financial services executive, as Managing Director and Head of Client Coverage.

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  • Qraft Technologies , a leading invest-tech company developing artificial intelligence (AI) solutions, announces the appointment of Vincent Kim, a veteran financial services executive, as Managing Director and Head of Client Coverage.
  • Kim holds an MBA from Korea Advanced Institute of Science and Technology (KAIST) and a bachelor’s degree in economics from Korea University.
  • "I am excited to join the team at Qraft which has established itself as market leader in delivering AI-driven investment propositions through bespoke solutions,” said Vincent Kim.
  • ”Qraft’s commitment to innovation and customer-centric approach will be our key differentiators in helping our clients meet their strategic objectives."