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Purdue researcher awarded $1.3 million for malaria drug trials in Southeast Asia and Africa

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Friday, September 15, 2023

While studying how malaria propagates in human blood, Low and his research team discovered that the cancer drug therapy imatinib is effective in the treatment of drug-resistant malaria.

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  • While studying how malaria propagates in human blood, Low and his research team discovered that the cancer drug therapy imatinib is effective in the treatment of drug-resistant malaria.
  • Trials in Southeast Asia showed that imatinib, when combined with the customary malaria therapy, clears all malaria parasites from 90% of patients within 48 hours and 100% of patients within three days .
  • Open Philanthropy has awarded Low $600,000 for a larger clinical trial in Southeast Asia to validate his previous trials.
  • His work also receives support from the Purdue Institute for Cancer Research and the Purdue Institute for Drug Discovery .

LSU Biological Engineering Professor, Team Create Advanced Wound-Healing Technology

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Monday, July 17, 2023

BATON ROUGE, La., July 17, 2023 (GLOBE NEWSWIRE) -- A new means of wound-healing technology could be available to surgeons and patients in the near future thanks to a team of researchers from LSU Biological Engineering, Texas Children’s Hospital and Baylor College of Medicine, and Inha University in the Republic of Korea.

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  • BATON ROUGE, La., July 17, 2023 (GLOBE NEWSWIRE) -- A new means of wound-healing technology could be available to surgeons and patients in the near future thanks to a team of researchers from LSU Biological Engineering, Texas Children’s Hospital and Baylor College of Medicine, and Inha University in the Republic of Korea.
  • At 28 days after surgery, the lignin composite remodeled the collagen architecture, resembling the basket-weave pattern of unwounded collagen with minimal scar formation.
  • “Our hypothesis is that the dual function of the lignin composite—antioxidation and enhanced vascularization with locoregional supply of oxygen—will significantly improve the rate and fate of wound healing,” said LSU Biological Engineering Assistant Professor Philip Jung, principal investigator on the project.
  • Just one injection of the pre-cursor to the [wound site] and crosslinked with [ultraviolet light] for 30 seconds.

Cognyte Announces Appointment of Avi Cohen to Board of Directors

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Tuesday, May 9, 2023

Cognyte Software Ltd. (NASDAQ: CGNT), a global leader in investigative analytics software, today announced the appointment of Avi Cohen to the Cognyte Board of Directors, effective June 4, 2023.

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  • Cognyte Software Ltd. (NASDAQ: CGNT), a global leader in investigative analytics software, today announced the appointment of Avi Cohen to the Cognyte Board of Directors, effective June 4, 2023.
  • “We are pleased to welcome Avi Cohen to the Cognyte Board,” said Dan Bodner, chairman of Cognyte’s Board of Directors.
  • Previously, Mr. Cohen held executive roles leading a variety of technology companies.
  • Among others, he served as chief executive officer of RR Media Ltd. and president and chief executive officer of Orbit Technologies Ltd.
    “I’m excited to be joining the Cognyte board,” said Avi Cohen.

Commission Appoints Ruchika Nijhara as Executive Director of the Maryland Stem Cell Research Fund (MSCRF)

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Tuesday, April 4, 2023

COLUMBIA, Md., April 4, 2023 /PRNewswire/ -- The Maryland Stem Cell Research Commission announces the appointment of Ruchika Nijhara, Ph.D., MBA, as executive director of the Maryland Stem Cell Research Fund (MSCRF). As executive director, Nijhara oversees all MSCRF activities and seven programs accelerating stem cell research, commercialization and cures.

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  • COLUMBIA, Md., April 4, 2023 /PRNewswire/ -- The Maryland Stem Cell Research Commission announces the appointment of Ruchika Nijhara, Ph.D., MBA, as executive director of the Maryland Stem Cell Research Fund ( MSCRF ).
  • As executive director, Nijhara oversees all MSCRF activities and seven programs accelerating stem cell research, commercialization and cures.
  • The Maryland Stem Cell Research Commission ( Commission ), which oversees the fund, was established as an independent unit within the Maryland Technology Development Corporation ( TEDCO ).
  • "On behalf of the Commission, we are delighted to announce the selection of Dr. Ruchika Nijhara as the new executive director of the Maryland Stem Cell Research Fund," said Diane Hoffmann , M.S., J.D., chair of the Maryland Stem Cell Research Commission.

ClearWorld Announces Partnership With Valmont

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Friday, March 17, 2023

NEW ORLEANS, March 17, 2023 /PRNewswire/ -- ClearWorld, the leading industry provider of RetroFlex, a patented solar LED lighting and smart pole solution, is proud to announce its partnership with Valmont Industries, a global leader in infrastructure solutions.

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  • NEW ORLEANS, March 17, 2023 /PRNewswire/ -- ClearWorld, the leading industry provider of RetroFlex, a patented solar LED lighting and smart pole solution, is proud to announce its partnership with Valmont Industries, a global leader in infrastructure solutions.
  • Valmont will offer ClearWorld smart solar solutions through the partnership.
  • ClearWorld is excited to partner with Valmont Industries to expand our infrastructure solutions to make a conscious and lasting impact on our communities' resilience and serve a wider range of clients," said ClearWorld CEO Larry Tittle.
  • ClearWorld and Valmont Industries are committed to providing innovative infrastructure solutions that meet the needs of clients and communities.

PPG achieves ISO 14001 certification of environmental management system

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Tuesday, January 31, 2023

PPG (NYSE: PPG) today announced that it has achieved International Organization for Standardization (ISO) 14001 certification for an environmental management system (EMS) at its Shannon, Ireland, operations.

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  • PPG (NYSE: PPG) today announced that it has achieved International Organization for Standardization (ISO) 14001 certification for an environmental management system (EMS) at its Shannon, Ireland, operations.
  • (Photo: Business Wire)
    ISO 14001 is an internationally agreed standard that provides companies with a framework to help identify, monitor and control their environmental performance through efficient resource consumption and waste minimization.
  • Achieving ISO 14001 certification helps advance sustainable practices across all areas of our footprint, including water, waste, energy and emissions,” said Juliane Hefel, PPG general manager, Specialty Coatings and Materials.
  • “By developing a formal EMS that is ISO 14001 certified, UDC’s customers can be assured that we’re adhering to best practices that manage and minimize our impact on the environment.

Aerospace And Defense Telemetry Market is expected to generate a revenue of USD 2,494.51 Million by 2030, Globally, at 6.50% CAGR: Verified Market Research®

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Friday, January 20, 2023

JERSEY CITY, N.J., Jan. 20, 2023 /PRNewswire/ -- Verified Market Research® recently published a report, "Aerospace And Defense Telemetry Market" By Type (Radio, Satellite), By Application (Aerospace, Defense), and By Geography.

Key Points: 
  • The "Global Aerospace And Defense Telemetry Market" is mainly bifurcated into sub-segments which can provide classified data regarding the latest trends in the market.
  • The "Global Aerospace And Defense Telemetry Market" study report will provide valuable insight with an emphasis on the global market.
  • Based on the research, Verified Market Research® has segmented the global Aerospace And Defense Telemetry Market into Type, Application, and Geography.
  • Aerospace And Defense Telemetry Market, by Type
    Aerospace And Defense Telemetry Market, by Application
    Aerospace And Defense Telemetry Market, by Geography

Aerospace And Defense Telemetry Market is expected to generate a revenue of USD 2,494.51 Million by 2030, Globally, at 6.50% CAGR: Verified Market Research®

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Friday, January 20, 2023

JERSEY CITY, N.J., Jan. 20, 2023 /PRNewswire/ -- Verified Market Research® recently published a report, "Aerospace And Defense Telemetry Market" By Type (Radio, Satellite), By Application (Aerospace, Defense), and By Geography.

Key Points: 
  • The "Global Aerospace And Defense Telemetry Market" is mainly bifurcated into sub-segments which can provide classified data regarding the latest trends in the market.
  • The "Global Aerospace And Defense Telemetry Market" study report will provide valuable insight with an emphasis on the global market.
  • Based on the research, Verified Market Research® has segmented the global Aerospace And Defense Telemetry Market into Type, Application, and Geography.
  • Aerospace And Defense Telemetry Market, by Type
    Aerospace And Defense Telemetry Market, by Application
    Aerospace And Defense Telemetry Market, by Geography

Avid Promotes Technology Services Executive Deb Sanders to Chief Customer Officer

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Monday, November 28, 2022

BURLINGTON, Mass., Nov. 28, 2022 (GLOBE NEWSWIRE) -- Avid ( Nasdaq: AVID ) today announced the promotion of technology services executive Deb Sanders to the role of Chief Customer Officer & Senior Vice President to lead worldwide operations for customer success, customer care, advocacy, learning and overall CX, as well as oversee collaboration with the customer-led Avid Community Association.

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  • BURLINGTON, Mass., Nov. 28, 2022 (GLOBE NEWSWIRE) -- Avid ( Nasdaq: AVID ) today announced the promotion of technology services executive Deb Sanders to the role of Chief Customer Officer & Senior Vice President to lead worldwide operations for customer success, customer care, advocacy, learning and overall CX, as well as oversee collaboration with the customer-led Avid Community Association.
  • Jeff Rosica, Avids CEO & President commented, Deb naturally inspires confidence from our customers and motivates our teams.
  • Deb ascends to the executive leadership role previously held by Kathy-Anne KAM McManus, former Chief Customer Experience Officer, who has left Avid to accept a new professional opportunity.
  • Deb Sanders commented, Caring for Avids discerning customers everywhere in film, television, music and education is an awesome responsibility.

DiagnaMed Holdings Acquires Exclusive Rights to a Virtual Reality and Artificial Intelligence-based Neurodiagnostic System for Neurodegenerative Disease

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Tuesday, November 15, 2022

TORONTO, Nov. 15, 2022 (GLOBE NEWSWIRE) -- DiagnaMed Holdings Corp. (“DiagnaMed” or the “Company”) (CSE: DMED), an artificial intelligence-driven digital diagnostics and therapeutics company for brain health, is pleased to announce that it has entered into an exclusive worldwide license agreement with KU Center for Technology Commercialization, Inc., a non-profit corporation of the University of Kansas, for the development and commercialization of intellectual property of a novel virtual reality and artificial intelligence neurodiagnostic system (“VR/AI Neuro”) for the evaluation, diagnosis and monitoring of neurodegenerative diseases, such as Parkinson’s disease.

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  • Early and accurate diagnosis is still difficult for neurodegenerative conditions like Parkinsons disease.
  • Evaluations can be time-consuming, patients must often travel to metropolitan areas or different cities to see experts, and misdiagnosis can result in improper treatment.
  • It is designed to support the evaluation and diagnosis of neurodegenerative disease and test its use in a clinical setting.
  • We are excited to advance the development of a novel virtual reality and artificial intelligence neurodiagnostic system that will aim to change the way neurodegenerative diseases are diagnosed and managed, said Fabio Chianelli, Chairman of the Board of DiagnaMed.