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Government of Canada appoints interim Chief Statistician

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Tuesday, March 19, 2024

Today, the Honourable François-Philippe Champagne, Minister of Innovation, Science and Industry, announced the appointment of André Loranger as interim Chief Statistician of Canada, replacing Anil Arora, who retires on March 31.

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  • Today, the Honourable François-Philippe Champagne, Minister of Innovation, Science and Industry, announced the appointment of André Loranger as interim Chief Statistician of Canada, replacing Anil Arora, who retires on March 31.
  • Mr. Loranger will remain in this role for six months, until the current process to appoint a new Chief Statistician of Canada is completed.
  • I am confident that André Loranger will fulfill the role of interim Chief Statistician as the Government of Canada seeks to fill this important position on a permanent basis.
  • – Anil Arora, outgoing Chief Statistician of Canada, Statistics Canada
    Mr. Loranger holds a Master of Arts (Economics) degree from Ottawa University.

Oral Clinical Nutrition Market Size, Share & Trends Analysis Report By Stage, By Indication, By Sales Channel, By Region And Segment Forecasts, 2023 - 2030

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Tuesday, March 14, 2023

They also have a wide range of applications in the treatment of chronic diseases such as cancer, neurological conditions and gastrointestinal disorders.

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  • They also have a wide range of applications in the treatment of chronic diseases such as cancer, neurological conditions and gastrointestinal disorders.
  • Such initiative has led to the development of more advanced and effective oral clinical nutrition supplements, which has increased their adoption and growth in the market.
  • Further, the COVID-19 pandemic has had a positive impact on the oral clinical nutrition market.The demand for oral clinical nutrition supplements has increased catering to the issues faced due to malnutrition.
  • Cancer care segment held the largest share in 2022 owing to its rising prevalence and hospital admissions for cancer treatment.

Gold Rabbit Sports Announces Strategic Partnership With Bio-Tech Start-Up Prothegen To Accelerate The Development Of Revolutionary Concussion Treatment

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Wednesday, February 8, 2023

“We want to leverage our collective networks to inspire the sports world to think differently about athlete safety,” said André Schunk , Gold Rabbit CEO and founder.

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  • “We want to leverage our collective networks to inspire the sports world to think differently about athlete safety,” said André Schunk , Gold Rabbit CEO and founder.
  • “When a traumatic injury – like a concussion – occurs, a type of cell death called ferroptosis, takes place.
  • Our scientifically proven, peer-reviewed treatment arrests ferroptosis, keeps cells functioning, and significantly diminishes the damage created by the trauma.
  • Essentially, we’ve developed a potentially transformational treatment for concussions, strokes, Parkinson’s, and even Alzheimer’s disease,” said Zanchi.

Coya Therapeutics Appoints David Snyder as Chief Financial Officer and Chief Operating Officer

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Wednesday, March 30, 2022

Coya Therapeutics, Inc. (Coya or the Company), a privately held clinical-stage biotechnology company developing first-in-class approaches utilizing autologous regulatory T cells (Treg), allogeneic Treg-derived exosome therapeutics, and Treg enhancing biologics for neurodegenerative and autoimmune diseases, today announced David S. Snyder has joined the Company as Chief Financial Officer and Chief Operating Officer.

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  • Coya Therapeutics, Inc. (Coya or the Company), a privately held clinical-stage biotechnology company developing first-in-class approaches utilizing autologous regulatory T cells (Treg), allogeneic Treg-derived exosome therapeutics, and Treg enhancing biologics for neurodegenerative and autoimmune diseases, today announced David S. Snyder has joined the Company as Chief Financial Officer and Chief Operating Officer.
  • David brings to Coya unparalleled expertise in financial leadership and operating management, commented Howard Berman, Ph.D., Chief Executive Officer of Coya Therapeutics.
  • Prior to joining Coya, David Snyder served as the Chief Financial Officer of DisperSol Technologies.
  • From 2007 to 2008, Mr. Snyder served as Senior Vice President of Finance, Site Vice President and Chief Financial Officer of Roche NimbleGen.

Highmark Interactive Inc. expands footprint in Canadian Post Secondary Schools sports programs - adds University of Ottawa, Northern Alberta Institute of Technology (NAIT) and renews Okanagan Hockey Group

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Tuesday, December 14, 2021

Highmark, creators of the worlds first virtual, gamified, and functional neurological assessment tool is rapidly becoming a critical solution for athletic programs across North America.

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  • Highmark, creators of the worlds first virtual, gamified, and functional neurological assessment tool is rapidly becoming a critical solution for athletic programs across North America.
  • The Okanagan Hockey Group, an early adopter of EQ Elite since 2017, has successfully deployed the technology across sites in British Columbia, Ontario, Europe and the UK.
  • Powered by an engaging mobile technology that gamifies clinically derived tests, EQ Elite assists in the ongoing assessment of cognitive, vision, and balance function in student-athletes.
  • Highmark Interactive was created to change the paradigm of testing and management for brain and mental health.

DHA’s Education Foundation Announces Scholarships for 30 North Texas Students

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Monday, August 16, 2021

Opportunity Rising , the education foundation for DHA, Housing Solutions for North Texas , awarded 30 North Texas students with college scholarships and four foundation scholars received scholarships from the Texas Chapter of the National Association of Housing and Redevelopment Officials ( TXNAHRO ).

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  • Opportunity Rising , the education foundation for DHA, Housing Solutions for North Texas , awarded 30 North Texas students with college scholarships and four foundation scholars received scholarships from the Texas Chapter of the National Association of Housing and Redevelopment Officials ( TXNAHRO ).
  • The Opportunity Rising Foundation believes that education is a key in helping lift DHA residents and their families toward self-sufficiency.
  • Through generous donations, the foundation provides scholarships, mentorship and learning opportunities to help our scholars achieve their educational and professional goals.
  • The foundation has awarded 1,149 high school graduates with more than $1.6 million in scholarships over the last 24 years.

Launch Esports Announces First Slate of Div. II and NAIA Conferences Paving the Way for Collegiate Esports Structure and Continuity

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Thursday, August 5, 2021

Launch Esports provides competition infrastructure, broadcasting and management of esports rights for Division II, Division III, NAIA and community college conferences and universities, including KCAC, Mid-South Conference, Conference Carolinas, Sooner Athletic Conference, and Red River Athletic Conference.

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  • Launch Esports provides competition infrastructure, broadcasting and management of esports rights for Division II, Division III, NAIA and community college conferences and universities, including KCAC, Mid-South Conference, Conference Carolinas, Sooner Athletic Conference, and Red River Athletic Conference.
  • Launch Esports and its member conferences are focused on the massive untapped opportunity to reach a community at over 1,500 schools across the nation, said Darin David, President of Launch Esports.
  • Todays announcements are the first of many to come for Launch Esports as it rolls out its plans to bring professionalism and commercialization opportunities to collegiate esports.
  • Launch anticipates adding additional conferences to create continuity across various NAIA, Division II, Division III and Community College that want to feature traditional conference play among their member schools.