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A Massive VR Deployment: Waya Health Installs Virtual Reality System in VHA Centers Nationwide

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Tuesday, July 5, 2022

Waya Health makes one of largest single deployments of virtual reality in a U.S. healthcare system, at VHA.

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  • Waya Health makes one of largest single deployments of virtual reality in a U.S. healthcare system, at VHA.
  • The project entails implementation of Waya Health's immersive virtual reality (VR) creative arts therapy application across 56 Veterans Health Administration (VHA) medical centers, from New York City to Los Angeles, and Spokane to Miami.
  • "We are proud to provide the VHA with a unified system that promotes many ways of veterans healing, virtually," Dr. Morgan said.
  • Under its $1.8 million contract with VHA, Waya Health shipped more than 350 VR systems with its proprietary software to VHA medical centers in 34 states and Puerto Rico.

DATA SCIENCE THOUGHT LEADER DR. RAJESH JUGULUM RELEASES NEW BOOK EXPLAINING DATA SCIENCE FUNDAMENTALS THAT ANYONE CAN IMPLEMENT TO SOLVE COMMON BUSINESS PROBLEMS

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Tuesday, March 15, 2022

BOSTON, March 15, 2022 /PRNewswire/ -- Data science visionary, professor and process engineering leader, Rajesh Jugulum, Ph.D., today announced the release of Common Data Sense for Professionals, a step-by-step guide outlining data science approach so that "regular" business professionals can understand and implement data-based solutions quickly and easily without hesitation or fear. The process illustrated in Common Data Sense for Professionals empowers individuals to solve data-related challenges, making it one of the few resources available highlighting the need for making data science available to everyone.

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  • Common Data Sense for Professionalssimplifies the concepts of data science into easily digestible phases through a "conversation" between two fictional business professionals.
  • Common Data Sense for Professionals shows through example how data science should be approached and why it is necessary to solve common business problems in today's economic climate.
  • In his new book, Common Data Sense for Professionals, Rajesh Jugulum seeks to demystify the world of data science for the layperson.
  • As a data science practitioner, I use data in every aspect of my professional life to solve business problems.

Andreas Tsukada Joins Caris Life Sciences as President of Japanese Operations and Head of International

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Tuesday, October 12, 2021

IRVING, Texas, Oct. 12, 2021 /PRNewswire/ -- Caris Life Sciences , a molecular science company developing and delivering technologies to revolutionize healthcare, announced today that Andreas S. Tsukada has joined the Company as Senior Vice President, President of Japanese Operations and Head of International.

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  • IRVING, Texas, Oct. 12, 2021 /PRNewswire/ -- Caris Life Sciences , a molecular science company developing and delivering technologies to revolutionize healthcare, announced today that Andreas S. Tsukada has joined the Company as Senior Vice President, President of Japanese Operations and Head of International.
  • In this role, Tsukada will lead the expansion of Caris' growing international presence, reflecting the rapid clinical adoption and demand for comprehensive molecular profiling.
  • "Caris is at an important inflection point as we continue to extend the Company's global reach and expand into liquid biopsy testing," said Brian Brille, Vice Chairman of Caris Life Sciences.
  • Before joining Caris, Tsukada was at Guardant, where he was General Manager, Representative Director, Japan and supported Asia-Pacific operations, prior to the creation of Guardant Health AMEA.

Caris Life Sciences Announces Appointment of Mike Weinstein, Medical Technology Executive and Wall Street Veteran, as Chief Financial Officer

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Wednesday, October 6, 2021

IRVING, Texas, Oct. 6, 2021 /PRNewswire/ -- Caris Life Sciences ,a molecular science company developing and delivering technologies to revolutionize healthcare, announced today the appointment of Mike Weinstein as Executive Vice President and Chief Financial Officer.

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  • IRVING, Texas, Oct. 6, 2021 /PRNewswire/ -- Caris Life Sciences ,a molecular science company developing and delivering technologies to revolutionize healthcare, announced today the appointment of Mike Weinstein as Executive Vice President and Chief Financial Officer.
  • "We are thrilled to welcome Mike to the Caris team," said David D. Halbert , Chairman and CEO of Caris Life Sciences.
  • In May, Caris announced an $830 million growth equity round at a $7.83 billion post-money valuation.
  • The round was led by Sixth Street, a leading global investment firm making its third investment in Caris since 2018.

Dr. Milan Radovich, Ph.D., Joins Caris Life Sciences as Chief Precision Medicine Officer

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Tuesday, September 21, 2021

IRVING, Texas, Sept. 21, 2021 /PRNewswire/ --Caris Life Sciences, a leading innovator in molecular science and artificial intelligence focused on fulfilling the promise of precision medicine, announced today that Milan Radovich, Ph.D., has joined Caris as the Company's Chief Precision Medicine Officer.

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  • IRVING, Texas, Sept. 21, 2021 /PRNewswire/ --Caris Life Sciences, a leading innovator in molecular science and artificial intelligence focused on fulfilling the promise of precision medicine, announced today that Milan Radovich, Ph.D., has joined Caris as the Company's Chief Precision Medicine Officer.
  • He will partner with the artificial intelligence (AI) team to create novel algorithms that will improve patients' lives and advance precision medicine.
  • "We are very excited to welcome Dr. Radovich to Caris," said David Spetzler , M.S., Ph.D., MBA, President and Chief Scientific Officer of Caris Life Sciences.
  • Caris Life Sciences is a leading innovator in molecular science and artificial intelligence focused on fulfilling the promise of precision medicine through quality and innovation.

Caris Life Sciences to Present New Data at ESMO 2021 Highlighting Gene Expression in Colorectal Cancer - Comprehensive Profiling and Clinical Value

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Wednesday, September 15, 2021

Here we analyzed data from a large clinic-molecular database at Caris Life Sciences, and report a strong association of CCR5/CCL5 gene expression with distinct molecular features, as well as with treatment benefit in colon cancer," said Heinz-Josef Lenz, M.D., FACP.

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  • Here we analyzed data from a large clinic-molecular database at Caris Life Sciences, and report a strong association of CCR5/CCL5 gene expression with distinct molecular features, as well as with treatment benefit in colon cancer," said Heinz-Josef Lenz, M.D., FACP.
  • The full results will be presented during a poster display session as part of the ESMO Virtual Congress 2021.
  • The title of the poster is (Presentation Number: 454P), "CCR5/CCL5 Gene Expression in Colorectal Cancer: Comprehensive Profiling and Clinical Value."
  • Caris will present additional data from studies demonstrating the critical role of precision medicine and molecular profiling in driving treatment decisions for people with clear-cell renal cell carcinoma and prostate cancer.

Caris' Precision Oncology Alliance Welcomes The O'Neal Comprehensive Cancer Center at University of Alabama at Birmingham

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Thursday, August 26, 2021

The O'Neal Comprehensive Cancer Center at UAB is among the nation's leading cancer research institutions and one of only 51 comprehensive cancer centers designated by the National Cancer Institute (NCI).

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  • The O'Neal Comprehensive Cancer Center at UAB is among the nation's leading cancer research institutions and one of only 51 comprehensive cancer centers designated by the National Cancer Institute (NCI).
  • The O'Neal Comprehensive Cancer Center offers a full array of treatment options from multidisciplinary clinics filled with experts from across cancer fields to the latest state-of-the-art technology.
  • "The O'Neal Cancer Center is a national leader in driving cancer research, advancing new cancer treatments and leading cancer prevention and early detection initiatives," said Chadi Nabhan , M.D., MBA, FACP,Chairman of the Caris Precision Oncology Alliance.
  • The O'Neal Comprehensive Cancer Center at UAB is among the 51 cancer centers in the nation to meet the stringent criteria for the National Cancer Institute's comprehensive designation.

Waya Health to Lead Study of Virtual Reality Health Care for Veterans

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Wednesday, August 18, 2021

"We are extremely proud that we have the opportunity to collaborate with Veterans Health Administration Innovation Ecosystem (VHA IE) and the VHA Extended Reality (VHA XR) Network to help prove the value of virtual reality in health care across its diverse facilities," said Wellovate President Joe Morgan, MD.

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  • "We are extremely proud that we have the opportunity to collaborate with Veterans Health Administration Innovation Ecosystem (VHA IE) and the VHA Extended Reality (VHA XR) Network to help prove the value of virtual reality in health care across its diverse facilities," said Wellovate President Joe Morgan, MD.
  • "We believe that our cutting-edge technology will bring better and safer care to veterans while helping the VHA reduce the costs of providing that care."
  • "The veterans who participated in that pilot advocated strongly for VHA to expand the use of virtual reality in their healthcare.
  • Waya Health's innovative virtual and augmented reality tools can improve patient care, lower costs, and increase revenue across multiple clinical settings.