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CUTTING-EDGE RESEARCH SHAPING CHILDREN'S HEALTH SHOWCASED AT THE PEDIATRIC ACADEMIC SOCIETIES 2024 MEETING

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Thursday, April 4, 2024
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TORONTO, April 4, 2024 /PRNewswire/ -- Pediatric Academic Societies (PAS) Meeting connects thousands of leading pediatric researchers and other healthcare providers worldwide united by a common mission: Connecting the global academic pediatric community to advance scientific discovery and promote innovation in child and adolescent health.

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  • TORONTO, April 4, 2024 /PRNewswire/ -- Pediatric Academic Societies (PAS) Meeting connects thousands of leading pediatric researchers and other healthcare providers worldwide united by a common mission: Connecting the global academic pediatric community to advance scientific discovery and promote innovation in child and adolescent health.
  • Research on Neonatology, artificial intelligence, adolescent obesity, mental health, infectious diseases, and other health issues will be featured at the Pediatric Academic Societies (PAS) 2024 Meeting
    This unique meeting represents over 70 pediatric specialties and includes more than 350+ sessions, 687 oral abstracts, and 3,300+ posters on general and specialty pediatric health topics, as well as nine Friday pre-conference programs featuring topics on pediatric bioethics, perinatal stroke, kidney health, and more.
  • Attendees can access sessions, posters, and more through the online program guide and the PAS Meeting mobile app.
  • "This is the premier forum for pediatric researchers and providers to share the latest research on global and public health issues," Judith Shaw, PAS program chair.

Uncommon Productions' The Poisoner, inspired by the Flint Water Crisis, debuts at La MaMa Experimental Theatre Club on April 6

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Tuesday, April 2, 2024
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NEW YORK, April 2, 2024 /PRNewswire/ -- A universal tale, The Poisoner, is an unraveling of the deception, abuse of power, and utter negligence of early 2000s Michigan water politics. Inspired by the Flint Water Crisis, this neo-noir thriller is driven by a determined journalist who returns to his hometown and uncovers more than he bargained for. Given similar crises in communities like Newark, NJ and Jackson, MO, The Poisoner invites you to question, are we ever safe?

Key Points: 
  • NEW YORK, April 2, 2024 /PRNewswire/ -- A universal tale, The Poisoner , is an unraveling of the deception, abuse of power, and utter negligence of early 2000s Michigan water politics.
  • Inspired by the Flint Water Crisis, this neo-noir thriller is driven by a determined journalist who returns to his hometown and uncovers more than he bargained for.
  • Given similar crises in communities like Newark, NJ and Jackson, MO, The Poisoner invites you to question, are we ever safe?
  • For tickets and more information, visit The Poisoner on La MaMa's website .

Schneider Electric Announces U.S. Winners of Second Annual Sustainability Impact Awards

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Tuesday, April 2, 2024
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BOSTON, April 2, 2024 /PRNewswire/ -- Schneider Electric , the leader in the digital transformation of energy management and automation, today announced the five U.S. companies who have earned top honors in the second edition of the Schneider Electric Sustainability Impact Awards .

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  • BOSTON, April 2, 2024 /PRNewswire/ -- Schneider Electric , the leader in the digital transformation of energy management and automation, today announced the five U.S. companies who have earned top honors in the second edition of the Schneider Electric Sustainability Impact Awards .
  • Impact Makers are catalysts for change, embodying the ethos of action and innovation to foster resilience, efficiency, and sustainability.
  • "The Sustainability Impact Awards serve as a beacon, illuminating the remarkable decarbonization endeavors of our customers and partners," said Aamir Paul, President of North America Operations for Schneider Electric.
  • To learn more about the Sustainability Impact Awards and the unveiling of the global winners on Wednesday, visit here .

Mechanism Found to Determine which Memories Last

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Thursday, March 28, 2024
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Now, a new study proposes a mechanism that determines which memories are tagged as important enough to linger in the brain until sleep makes them permanent.

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  • Now, a new study proposes a mechanism that determines which memories are tagged as important enough to linger in the brain until sleep makes them permanent.
  • Events followed by very few or no sharp wave-ripples failed to form lasting memories.
  • The current study found that sharp wave-ripples represent the natural tagging mechanism during such pauses after waking experiences, with the tagged neuronal patterns reactivated during post-task sleep.
  • For memories that are remembered, those same cells fire at high speed, as we sleep, "playing back the recorded event thousands times per night."

Moomoo Announces the Moomoo Foundation Establishment, Hosts Financial Literacy Event with NYU's Economic Society

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Thursday, March 28, 2024
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Moomoo Foundation's inaugural financial literacy initiative will be held on April 1, 2024.

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  • Moomoo Foundation's inaugural financial literacy initiative will be held on April 1, 2024.
  • Moomoo Foundation and New York University's Economics Society will host the "Invest your financial feature with moomoo" at NYU's Leslie e-Lab.
  • "The backing of the Moomoo Foundation enables us to amplify our influence and extend our expertise as we continue on this journey," said Patrick Kelly, Director at Moomoo Foundation.
  • "We will initiate more foundational programs to support financial literacy and entrepreneurship in the finance and technology fields."

PLASTARC Data Informs WPAC's 11th Annual Case Competition

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Wednesday, March 27, 2024
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PHILADELPHIA, March 27, 2024 /PRNewswire-PRWeb/ -- Organizers of the 2024 Wharton People Analytics Conference (WPAC) invited PLASTARC, a New York-based employee experience consultancy, to design and adjudicate its 11th Annual Case Competition, which awards $25,000 in prize money thanks to the generosity of Wharton alumnus, Prasad Setty. Held March 14-15 at the Wharton School of the University of Pennsylvania, WPAC 2024 featured an impressive lineup of thought leaders, such as Angela Duckworth, Adam Grant, Mary Murphy, and Danny Meyer. The two-day conference offered an exceptional opportunity for nearly 300 registrants to exchange ideas on a more holistic, vibrant vision for the future of work.

Key Points: 
  • Employee experience firm PLASTARC works to design and adjudicate the Wharton People Analytics Conference's 11th Annual Case Competition.
  • Using original qualitative and quantitative survey data, the competition gave way to various groundbreaking, data-based approaches to flexible workplaces and policies.
  • PHILADELPHIA, March 27, 2024 /PRNewswire-PRWeb/ -- Organizers of the 2024 Wharton People Analytics Conference (WPAC) invited PLASTARC , a New York-based employee experience consultancy, to design and adjudicate its 11th Annual Case Competition , which awards $25,000 in prize money thanks to the generosity of Wharton alumnus, Prasad Setty.
  • The student submissions to WPAC's 11th Annual Case Competition highlight the importance of behavioral data in fostering healthier, happier, more productive workplaces.

Quizlet Survey Reveals Students Crave Life Skills Education

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Wednesday, March 27, 2024
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SAN FRANCISCO, March 27, 2024 /PRNewswire/ -- Global learning platform Quizlet today released results from a survey exploring how well students feel their education prepared them for the real world and the classes they wish were offered during their school years. The survey examined recent high school and college graduates' confidence and competency in basic life skills like personal financial and insurance planning, auto maintenance, cooking and more.

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  • The survey examined recent high school and college graduates' confidence and competency in basic life skills like personal financial and insurance planning, auto maintenance, cooking and more.
  • The survey's key findings included:
    Financial and life skills uncertainty: One-third of recent graduates don't believe they have or are unsure they have the financial and core life skills needed to succeed in the world.
  • Social media as a learning tool: Social media is helping fill the skills gap, with 33% of recent graduates turning to it for life skills knowledge.
  • Students aren't just talking – they are taking actions to supplement their knowledge of basic life skills.

Viatris Hosts R&D Event Focusing on its Collaboration with Idorsia, Phase 3 Assets Selatogrel and Cenerimod and Key Elements of its Pipeline

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Wednesday, March 27, 2024
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The focus of the event will be a discussion of its collaboration with Idorsia, Phase 3 assets selatogrel and cenerimod and key elements of the Company's pipeline.

Key Points: 
  • The focus of the event will be a discussion of its collaboration with Idorsia, Phase 3 assets selatogrel and cenerimod and key elements of the Company's pipeline.
  • The collaboration with Idorsia is a great example of Viatris' strategy in action—adding two late-stage potential blockbuster assets, selatogrel and cenerimod—and connecting Idorsia's highly productive drug development team and innovation engine with Viatris' existing infrastructure and experience.
  • The Company will review key elements of the collaboration including how Viatris can make a difference in the delivery of these assets.
  • An archived version also will be available following the live event and can be accessed at the same location for a limited time.

Members Trust Company Announces Appointment of Kei Sasaki as Chief Investment Officer

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Monday, March 25, 2024
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TAMPA, Fla., March 25, 2024 /PRNewswire/ -- Members Trust Company (MTC), a nationally chartered trust company providing trust and investment services throughout the United States, today announced the appointment of Kei Sasaki, Chief Investment Officer (CIO).

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  • TAMPA, Fla., March 25, 2024 /PRNewswire/ -- Members Trust Company (MTC), a nationally chartered trust company providing trust and investment services throughout the United States, today announced the appointment of Kei Sasaki, Chief Investment Officer (CIO).
  • Mr. Sasaki stated: "It is an honor to be asked to join Members Trust Company and its accomplished team.
  • Dr. Davidson stated, "having worked closely with Kei Sasaki for many years, I am thrilled that he is joining the already amazing team at Members Trust.
  • Kei brings deep investment experience, keen insights, and strong leadership qualities to benefit the clients and partners of Members Trust."

Visionary $15 Million Gift from Wayne & Wendy Holman to NYU Langone Health Ensures Continued Excellence in Newly Named Holman Division of Endocrinology, Diabetes & Metabolism

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Wednesday, March 20, 2024
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NEW YORK, March 20, 2024 /PRNewswire/ -- NYU Langone Health has received a $15 million gift from innovators and philanthropists Wayne G. Holman, MD , and Wendy Holman to further elevate the world-class treatment and study of endocrine disorders in the newly named and endowed Holman Division of Endocrinology, Diabetes & Metabolism.

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  • NEW YORK, March 20, 2024 /PRNewswire/ -- NYU Langone Health has received a $15 million gift from innovators and philanthropists Wayne G. Holman, MD , and Wendy Holman to further elevate the world-class treatment and study of endocrine disorders in the newly named and endowed Holman Division of Endocrinology, Diabetes & Metabolism.
  • "Wayne and Wendy's generosity in this important area of medicine will help NYU Langone further enhance our exceptional research, education and clinical care within the Holman Division of Endocrinology, Diabetes & Metabolism," said Robert I. Grossman, MD , dean and CEO, NYU Langone.
  • "I am excited for the medical advances that will undoubtedly come about because of the Holmans' deep investment."
  • The Holman Division of Endocrinology, Diabetes, & Metabolism, part of the Department of Medicine at NYU Grossman School of Medicine, is among the best in the country, ranked No.