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Asha Therapeutics to Present at AD/PD™ 2024 International Conference and Announces Clinical Development Plan for Lead Programs Anticipated to Enter Clinical Trials this Year and Welcomes Two New SAB Members

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Friday, March 8, 2024

Dr. Heckmann’s presentation is titled ASHA-091: Novel Pharmacological Targeting of Mitochondrial Dysfunction to Ameliorate Parkinson’s & Alzheimer’s Disease Pathology.

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  • Dr. Heckmann’s presentation is titled ASHA-091: Novel Pharmacological Targeting of Mitochondrial Dysfunction to Ameliorate Parkinson’s & Alzheimer’s Disease Pathology.
  • ASHA-091 restores normal mitochondrial function and has demonstrated disease modifying efficacy as a functional cure in preclinical disease models.
  • In preparation for clinical transition, Asha has appointed Dr. Michael Gold and Dr. Allan Levey to their Scientific Advisory Board.
  • Their expertise comes at a pivotal moment for Asha as we transition our first-in-class lead programs designed using our PRISM™ technology to clinical trials.

Holly Benson, Phil Davis Elected to Grange Insurance Board of Directors

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Thursday, February 22, 2024

Today, Grange Insurance Company announced Holly Benson and Phil Davis have been appointed to serve on its Board of Directors, effective Feb. 22, 2024.

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  • Today, Grange Insurance Company announced Holly Benson and Phil Davis have been appointed to serve on its Board of Directors, effective Feb. 22, 2024.
  • View the full release here: https://www.businesswire.com/news/home/20240221191552/en/
    “We welcome Holly and Phil to the Grange Insurance Company Board of Directors.
  • Their extensive leadership experiences will add enormous value to Grange as we continue to innovate, transform and modernize for our associates, our agents and our valued policyholders,” said Grange Board Chair Marnette Perry.
  • "Phil brings a wealth of knowledge to Grange's Board of Directors,” said Ammendola.

LEVO Naturals Announces Sponsorship of University of Florida Third International Kratom Symposium

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Thursday, February 15, 2024

LEVO Naturals , a leading health and wellness company focused on innovative plant-based products, announced its sponsorship of the University of Florida College of Pharmacy’s Third International Kratom Symposium , taking place at the University’s Research and Academic Center in southwest Orlando on February 14 and 15.

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  • LEVO Naturals , a leading health and wellness company focused on innovative plant-based products, announced its sponsorship of the University of Florida College of Pharmacy’s Third International Kratom Symposium , taking place at the University’s Research and Academic Center in southwest Orlando on February 14 and 15.
  • The sponsorship reflects the company’s ongoing commitment to advance scientific research into the therapeutic potential of botanicals to address consumer needs.
  • The Third International Kratom Symposium brings together the world’s most preeminent scholars on Mitragyna speciosa (also known as Kratom), the native leaf grown in southwest Asia, and includes researchers from across academic disciplines including botany, chemistry, pharmacology, toxicology, clinical study and population health and health policy.
  • “LEVO Naturals has a longstanding commitment to support critical scientific and consumer research into the safe use of kratom products,” said John Clayton, Senior Vice President of Government Affairs for LEVO Naturals.

Leader in Clinical Pharmacogenomics Named Dean of Rosalind Franklin University's College of Pharmacy

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Wednesday, January 31, 2024

NORTH CHICAGO, Ill., Jan. 31, 2024 /PRNewswire/ -- Kristin Wiisanen, PharmD, FAPhA, FCCP, is the new dean of the College of Pharmacy at Rosalind Franklin University of Medicine and Science.

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  • NORTH CHICAGO, Ill., Jan. 31, 2024 /PRNewswire/ -- Kristin Wiisanen, PharmD, FAPhA, FCCP, is the new dean of the College of Pharmacy at Rosalind Franklin University of Medicine and Science.
  • Named to the post after a national search, Dr. Wiisanen is a national leader in clinical pharmacogenomics, a field that works to improve the safety and efficacy of drugs by incorporating genetic information.
  • "RFU's mission to deliver interprofessional education separates the College of Pharmacy from other programs," she said.
  • Dr. Wiisanen earned her Doctor of Pharmacy degree from UF and completed a community pharmacy practice residency at Virginia Commonwealth University School of Pharmacy.

College Cliffs Names the 20 Oldest and Most Amazing Organs in College Campus Chapels

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Tuesday, January 30, 2024

NASHVILLE, Tenn., Jan. 30, 2024 /PRNewswire/ -- College Cliffs present the oldest and most majestic organs in chapels within college campuses in America.

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  • NASHVILLE, Tenn., Jan. 30, 2024 /PRNewswire/ -- College Cliffs present the oldest and most majestic organs in chapels within college campuses in America.
  • A mark of rich tradition, these organs come with high historical value and were created by some of the biggest organ manufacturers in the world.
  • Housed in massive chapel chambers, these 20 pipe organs have been called the on-campus chapels home for a long time, with some of them installed back in the mid-1920s.
  • "They help beautify the environment of the chapels and attract more visitors, especially when the pipe organ comes with a long history."

Wilson Elser Strengthens Miami Team with Three Leading Women Litigators

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Wednesday, January 17, 2024

NEW YORK, Jan. 17, 2024 /PRNewswire/ -- National law firm Wilson Elser announced today that it has hired three leading attorneys in its Miami, Florida, office.

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  • NEW YORK, Jan. 17, 2024 /PRNewswire/ -- National law firm Wilson Elser announced today that it has hired three leading attorneys in its Miami, Florida, office.
  • The new attorneys bring years of litigation and trial experience to bolster the firm's prowess in the South Florida region.
  • "I am thrilled to welcome Rachel, Amy and Regina to Wilson Elser," said Sean M. McDonough, regional managing partner of Wilson Elser's Miami and Orlando, Florida, offices.
  • Rachel Walters is a Board Certified Civil Trial lawyer with almost 20 years of litigation experience.

Jacksonville, FL Pulmonologists Join First Coast Cardiovascular Institute

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Friday, December 1, 2023

JACKSONVILLE, Fla., Dec. 1, 2023 /PRNewswire-PRWeb/ -- First Coast Cardiovascular Institute (FCCI) welcomes two pulmonologists, Dr. Jack Salah and Dr. Stephen Bagnoli, to its team.

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  • First Coast Cardiovascular Institute (FCCI) welcomes two pulmonologists, Dr. Jack Salah and Dr. Stephen Bagnoli, to its team.
  • JACKSONVILLE, Fla., Dec. 1, 2023 /PRNewswire-PRWeb/ -- First Coast Cardiovascular Institute (FCCI) welcomes two pulmonologists, Dr. Jack Salah and Dr. Stephen Bagnoli, to its team.
  • Dr. Jack Salah is board certified in internal medicine, pulmonary medicine, and critical care medicine.
  • "We are excited to join with FCCI and Cardiovascular Logistics.

THERESA TOLLE NAMED 2023 NCPA WILLARD B. SIMMONS INDEPENDENT PHARMACIST OF THE YEAR

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Tuesday, October 17, 2023

MAPLE GROVE, Minn., Oct. 17, 2023 /PRNewswire/ -- Upsher-Smith Laboratories, LLC (Upsher-Smith) is pleased to announce that Theresa Tolle, BSPharm, FAPhA, owner of Bay Street Pharmacy in Sebastian, Florida, is the winner of the 2023 National Community Pharmacists Association (NCPA) Willard B. Simmons Independent Pharmacist of the Year award. Tolle was honored with the award on Monday, October 16 at NCPA's Annual Convention and Expo in Orlando, FL.

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  • MAPLE GROVE, Minn., Oct. 17, 2023 /PRNewswire/ -- Upsher-Smith Laboratories, LLC (Upsher-Smith) is pleased to announce that Theresa Tolle, BSPharm, FAPhA, owner of Bay Street Pharmacy in Sebastian, Florida, is the winner of the 2023 National Community Pharmacists Association (NCPA) Willard B. Simmons Independent Pharmacist of the Year award.
  • Tolle was honored with the award on Monday, October 16 at NCPA's Annual Convention and Expo in Orlando, FL.
  • The annual award is given to a pharmacist who exhibits exemplary professional leadership, service to community, and commitment to independent pharmacy.
  • The award is named in honor of Willard B. Simmons, a former executive secretary of NCPA (then known as the National Association of Retail Druggists) and a longtime trustee of the NCPA Foundation.

Labroots Announces its 11th Annual Event in the Cancer Research & Immuno-Oncology Week Virtual Series on October 3-5, 2023

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Thursday, September 28, 2023

YORBA LINDA, Calif., Sept. 28, 2023 /PRNewswire-PRWeb/ -- Yorba Linda, CA (September 28, 2023) -Labroots, the leading scientific social networking website offering premier, interactive virtual and hybrid events and webinars, is hosting its 11th annual Cancer Research & Immuno-Oncology Week conference on October 3-5, 2023, free to attend.

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  • Cancer Research & Immuno-Oncology Week 2023 continues to deliver a prestigious forum for some of the brightest minds in the fields of cancer research and immuno-oncology disciplines.
  • I'm excited to share our work at the 11th annual Labroots Cancer Research & Immuno-Oncology Week conference where the invaluable discussions will help shape the nature of our studies moving forward."
  • Use the hashtag #LRcancer to follow the conversation and connect with members of the global Cancer & Oncology Research community!
  • Follow @Cancer_LR on Twitter and @CancerResearchandOncology.LR on Facebook to connect with our specialist Cancer & Oncology writers and stay up to date with the latest news in Cancer & Oncology Research.

Judge Susan H. Black to Receive the 2023 American Inns of Court Lewis F. Powell Jr. Award for Professionalism and Ethics

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Thursday, September 7, 2023

Susan H. Black has been selected to receive the prestigious 2023 American Inns of Court Lewis F. Powell Jr. Award for Professionalism and Ethics , which recognizes attorneys, judges, government officials, journalists, or others who have rendered exemplary service in the areas of professionalism, ethics, civility, and excellence.

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  • Susan H. Black has been selected to receive the prestigious 2023 American Inns of Court Lewis F. Powell Jr. Award for Professionalism and Ethics , which recognizes attorneys, judges, government officials, journalists, or others who have rendered exemplary service in the areas of professionalism, ethics, civility, and excellence.
  • Black, a circuit judge for the U.S. Court of Appeals for the Eleventh Circuit, will receive the award in October at the 2023 American Inns of Court Celebration of Excellence at the Supreme Court of the United States.
  • She became Florida’s first woman county court judge in Duval County in 1973, then Florida’s first woman circuit court judge in 1975, when she joined the state’s Fourth Judicial Circuit.
  • In 2022, she received the American Inns of Court Professionalism Award for the Eleventh Circuit.