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First International Academic Partnership Program (IAPP) Greece Visit Strengthens U.S. - Greek Higher Education Collaboration

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Tuesday, November 8, 2022

WASHINGTON, Nov. 8, 2022 /PRNewswire/ -- Today, the U.S. Department of State, the Government of the Hellenic Republic of Greece, along with the Institute of International Education (IIE) announced the Pharos Summit 2022: Greek – U.S. Collaboration in Higher Education, as part of the International Academic Partnership Program (IAPP) Greece. With 54 U.S. and Greek higher education institutions participating, IAPP Greece engages cohorts of U.S. and Greek higher education institutions to develop partnerships and foster collaboration.

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  • Collaboration in Higher Education, as part of the International Academic Partnership Program (IAPP) Greece.
  • With 54 U.S. and Greek higher education institutions participating, IAPP Greece engages cohorts of U.S. and Greek higher education institutions to develop partnerships and foster collaboration.
  • The International Academic Partnership Program between the U.S. and Greece has:
    Launched 18 new or expanded partnerships between U.S. and Greek higher education institutions.
  • This program supports the already deep U.S. and Greek relationship and is designed to promote international collaboration between U.S. and Greek institutions across both countries' higher education communities.

First International Academic Partnership Program (IAPP) Greece Visit Strengthens U.S. - Greek Higher Education Collaboration

Retrieved on: 
Tuesday, November 8, 2022

WASHINGTON, Nov. 8, 2022 /PRNewswire/ -- Today, the U.S. Department of State, the Government of the Hellenic Republic of Greece, along with the Institute of International Education (IIE) announced the Pharos Summit 2022: Greek – U.S. Collaboration in Higher Education, as part of the International Academic Partnership Program (IAPP) Greece. With 54 U.S. and Greek higher education institutions participating, IAPP Greece engages cohorts of U.S. and Greek higher education institutions to develop partnerships and foster collaboration.

Key Points: 
  • Collaboration in Higher Education, as part of the International Academic Partnership Program (IAPP) Greece.
  • With 54 U.S. and Greek higher education institutions participating, IAPP Greece engages cohorts of U.S. and Greek higher education institutions to develop partnerships and foster collaboration.
  • The International Academic Partnership Program between the U.S. and Greece has:
    Launched 18 new or expanded partnerships between U.S. and Greek higher education institutions.
  • This program supports the already deep U.S. and Greek relationship and is designed to promote international collaboration between U.S. and Greek institutions across both countries' higher education communities.

MARLIN HAWK BUILDS LEGAL, RISK, AND COMPLIANCE EXECUTIVE SEARCH PRACTICE WITH THE APPOINTMENT OF AN INDUSTRY LEADER

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Tuesday, August 23, 2022

NEW YORK, Aug. 23, 2022 /PRNewswire/ -- Marlin Hawk—a global executive search and leadership advisory partner—today announced the appointment of Brandy Russell as Client Partner in the legal, risk, and compliance space. Previously a practicing attorney, Brandy's inside perspective on the types of knowledge and skills today's corporate legal teams need to have will set Marlin Hawk's legal practice apart. Corporate legal teams need leaders who understand law from a larger business perspective and must include knowledge of changing data privacy laws, sustainability matters, and highly regulated arenas like healthcare and finance.

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  • NEW YORK, Aug. 23, 2022 /PRNewswire/ -- Marlin Hawk a global executive search and leadership advisory partnertoday announced the appointment of Brandy Russell as Client Partner in the legal, risk, and compliance space.
  • Previously a practicing attorney, Brandy's inside perspective on the types of knowledge and skills today's corporate legal teams need to have will set Marlin Hawk's legal practice apart.
  • "We have long believed that a specialist legal practice would be very beneficial and additive to Marlin Hawk and our broader strategy to influence across the top table in our current and prospective clients," said John-Claude Hesketh , Global Managing Partner, Marlin Hawk.
  • Brandy joins Marlin Hawk from DHR International, where she was a Partner in the Legal, Compliance, and Risk practice.

Zhaoke Ophthalmology Completed Patient Enrollments for the Phase III Clinical Trials of the Myopia Progression Treatment Drug NVK002

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Wednesday, August 3, 2022

The primary objective of the China CHAMP and Mini-CHAMP trials is to evaluate the efficacy and safety of NVK002 for the treatment of myopia progression in children and adolescents.

Key Points: 
  • The primary objective of the China CHAMP and Mini-CHAMP trials is to evaluate the efficacy and safety of NVK002 for the treatment of myopia progression in children and adolescents.
  • These early completions of patient recruitment across both trials, gives the company a strong headstart in moving towards its goal to lead the market in launching a myopia progression treatment drug.
  • Following this, a New Drug Application ("NDA") submission to the US Food and Drug Administration (the "FDA") is expected in 2023.
  • Dr. Li Xiaoyi (Benjamin), Chairman of the Board of Directors, Executive Director and CEO of Zhaoke Ophthalmology, said, "The early completion of the patient recruitment of NVK002's Phase III clinical trials marks another huge and exciting milestone for Zhaoke Ophthalmology.

AURA Devices Sponsors Two Track & Field Athletes at World Athletic Championship Oregon22

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Tuesday, July 26, 2022

BOSTON, July 26, 2022 /PRNewswire-PRWeb/ -- Technology is transforming the sports industry. For athletes, many are increasing their potential by using wearable solutions to help them train and compete. AURA Devices, makers of wearable devices to monitor health, wellness, and activity, are proud to announce that track and field athletes Rai Benjamin and Aleia Hobbs, who were competing in the World Athletics Championships Oregon22, use the new AURA Strap 2 as part of their training.

Key Points: 
  • AURA Devices, makers of wearable devices to monitor health, wellness, and activity, are proud to announce that track and field athletes Rai Benjamin and Aleia Hobbs, who were competing in the World Athletics Championships Oregon22, use the new AURA Strap 2 as part of their training.
  • Being able to track my workout performance and muscle and fat composition with AURA Strap 2 is paramount to increasing my performance."
  • Held for the first time in the United States, the World Athletics Championships Oregon22 features over 1,900 athletes from 192 national federations, including 37 defending world champions.
  • The company is pushing the boundaries to change the healthcare and fitness world, combining technology with human effort.

St. Thomas University Congratulates Tamara Lawson, New Dean of University of Washington School of Law

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Thursday, July 7, 2022

Lawson completed eighteen years at the St. Thomas University College of Law, including the past four years as Dean.

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  • Lawson completed eighteen years at the St. Thomas University College of Law, including the past four years as Dean.
  • "St. Thomas University and the STU College of Law thank Dean Lawson for her dedication and years of service," said STU's President Armstrong.
  • He will be assisted by Associate Dean Professor Todd Clark, last year's STU Law Faculty of the Year.
  • Dean Makdisi and Associate Dean Clark will assist the STU Board of Trustees and President Armstrong in a national search for a new Dean of the STU College of Law.

Blank Rome Welcomes Corporate Partner in Los Angeles

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Thursday, June 23, 2022

Los Angeles, CA, June 23, 2022 (GLOBE NEWSWIRE) -- Blank Rome LLP is pleased to announce that David E. Parsly has joined the firms Corporate, M&A, and Securities practice group as a partner in the Los Angeles office.

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  • Los Angeles, CA, June 23, 2022 (GLOBE NEWSWIRE) -- Blank Rome LLP is pleased to announce that David E. Parsly has joined the firms Corporate, M&A, and Securities practice group as a partner in the Los Angeles office.
  • David advises clients on a full range of corporate transactions, including mergers and acquisitions, emerging growth and venture capital financings, joint ventures, corporate restructurings, and corporate governance.
  • David is the latest addition to Blank Romes growing Los Angeles team, which welcomed real estate partner Saul Breskal and of counsel Jamie Garelick earlier this year.
  • We are thrilled to welcome David to our national corporate team and Los Angeles office, said Grant S. Palmer , Blank Romes Managing Partner and CEO.

SUSAN G. KOMEN® INVESTS $21.7 MILLION IN RESEARCH FOCUSED ON IMPROVING OUTCOMES FOR BREAST CANCER PATIENTS

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Wednesday, June 22, 2022

With this investment, Komen is now supporting more than 152 active research projects representing more than $115 million in funding.

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  • With this investment, Komen is now supporting more than 152 active research projects representing more than $115 million in funding.
  • "With this investment, we're supporting some of the top breast cancer researchers who share our mission and giving everyone impacted by breast cancer hope, as we move closer to the cures for breast cancers."
  • Of the total $21.7 million awarded today:
    79 percent supports research focused on the most aggressive breast cancers, metastasis and recurrence;
    33 percent supports clinical trials;
    20 percent supports research focused on eliminating breast cancer disparities;
    "We still have much to learn about aggressive breast cancers and breast cancers that recur and metastasize.
  • Susan G. Komenis the world's leading nonprofit breast cancer organization, working to save lives and end breast cancer forever.

Vision Lithium Announces Participation in THE Mining Investment Event of the North, Canada's First Tier I Mining Conference

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Thursday, June 16, 2022

Management from Vision Lithium will also be holding one-on-one investor meetings throughout the three-day conference.

Key Points: 
  • Management from Vision Lithium will also be holding one-on-one investor meetings throughout the three-day conference.
  • THE Event, Canada's First Tier I Mining Investment event, is committed to bringing a global audience to Qubec to showcase the best of Canadian mining.
  • Vision Lithium Inc. is a junior exploration company focused on exploring and developing high quality mineral assets including lithium and copper in Canada.
  • THE Event Series Conferences creates and develops unique, invitation only, premier investment conferences focused on providing participants and investors the best in investor conference experiences.

Visus Therapeutics, Inc., and Zhaoke Ophthalmology Limited Announce Exclusive Licensing Agreement to Commercialize BRIMOCHOL™ PF and Carbachol PF in Greater China, South Korea and Select Southeast Asian Markets for the Treatment of Presbyopia

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Wednesday, May 11, 2022

BRIMOCHOL PF and Carbachol PF are investigational, preservative-free therapeutics designed to be long-acting, once-daily eye drops to correct for the loss of near vision associated with presbyopia.

Key Points: 
  • BRIMOCHOL PF and Carbachol PF are investigational, preservative-free therapeutics designed to be long-acting, once-daily eye drops to correct for the loss of near vision associated with presbyopia.
  • Additionally, Visus will earn tiered royalties on future sales of these products in the contracted territories.
  • Zhaoke Ophthalmology is excited to join Visus in potentially launching the first once-daily presbyopia-correcting eye drop in Greater China, South Korea and select Southeast Asian markets.
  • BRIMOCHOL PF and Carbachol PF are pupil-modulating eye drops designed to be once-daily, preservative-free therapeutics to correct for the loss of near vision associated with presbyopia.