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FDA awards nearly $7.5 million to pediatric device consortium led by Children’s National Hospital

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Tuesday, September 19, 2023

WASHINGTON, D.C., Sept. 19, 2023 (GLOBE NEWSWIRE) -- To foster the development and commercialization of medical devices designed for children, the Food and Drug Administration (FDA) has awarded a nearly $7.5 million grant to the Alliance for Pediatric Device Innovation (APDI), a consortium led by Children’s National Hospital .

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  • WASHINGTON, D.C., Sept. 19, 2023 (GLOBE NEWSWIRE) -- To foster the development and commercialization of medical devices designed for children, the Food and Drug Administration (FDA) has awarded a nearly $7.5 million grant to the Alliance for Pediatric Device Innovation (APDI), a consortium led by Children’s National Hospital .
  • New in this cycle, APDI will provide expertise on evidence generation, including the use of real-world evidence (RWE), for pediatric device development.
  • Along with Children’s National, APDI consortium members include Johns Hopkins University, CIMIT at Mass General Brigham, Tufts Medical Center and Medstar Health Research Institute.
  • Eskandanian says the new Children’s National Research and Innovation Campus provides the ideal environment for the collaborative work needed to advance pediatric innovation.

Establishment Labs Reports Record Second Quarter 2023 Financial Results

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Tuesday, August 8, 2023

Establishment Labs Holdings Inc. (NASDAQ: ESTA), a global medical technology company dedicated to improving women’s health and wellness, principally in breast aesthetics and reconstruction, today announced financial results for the second quarter ended June 30, 2023.

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  • Establishment Labs Holdings Inc. (NASDAQ: ESTA), a global medical technology company dedicated to improving women’s health and wellness, principally in breast aesthetics and reconstruction, today announced financial results for the second quarter ended June 30, 2023.
  • “The second quarter was another record for Establishment Labs as we continue to grow well in excess of our underlying markets,” said Juan José Chacón-Quirós, Chief Executive Officer.
  • SG&A expenses for the second quarter increased approximately $4.0 million to $37.0 million compared to $33.0 million in the second quarter of 2022.
  • Establishment Labs will host a conference call and webcast today at 4:30 p.m. Eastern Time to discuss its financial results.

Establishment Labs Celebrates Opening of Sulàyöm Innovation Campus and Outlines New and Expanded Capabilities

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Wednesday, July 19, 2023

The Sulàyöm Campus will support Establishment Labs’ continued global growth with additional capacity and capabilities in manufacturing, R&D, digital media, training, and medical education.

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  • The Sulàyöm Campus will support Establishment Labs’ continued global growth with additional capacity and capabilities in manufacturing, R&D, digital media, training, and medical education.
  • The added manufacturing more than doubles Establishment Labs’ capacity, allowing the company to provide over half the current world demand for breast implants.
  • We chose to name our innovation campus Sulàyöm as a reminder of our heritage and of our unwavering commitment to women around the world,” said Juan José Chacón-Quirós, CEO and Founder of Establishment Labs.
  • This is what Sulàyöm means to Establishment Labs.”
    The opening ceremony will include a Discovery Session showcasing Establishment Labs innovations in science, technology, and product development.

ULM receives historic donation from Lumen Technologies

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Tuesday, June 27, 2023

MONROE, La., June 27, 2023 /PRNewswire/ -- Lumen Technologies (NYSE: LUMN) and the University of Louisiana Monroe announced the donation of Lumen's local campus to the university. In a departure from corporations selling their unused real estate after moving to remote or hybrid work, Lumen is gifting its property to the university in alignment with its ongoing commitment to both higher education and the Monroe community.

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  • MONROE, La., June 27, 2023 /PRNewswire/ -- Lumen Technologies (NYSE: LUMN) and the University of Louisiana Monroe announced the donation of Lumen's local campus to the university.
  • Lumen is embracing this work model for employee wellness and flexibility," stated Chris Stansbury, chief financial officer at Lumen.
  • Williams was the founder of Lumen, then CenturyTel, and was a longtime supporter of ULM.
  • ULM looks forward to leveraging this historic gift to continue Lumen's legacy while creating life-changing opportunities for our region."

Rare Element Resources to Participate in the Emerging Growth Metals, Minerals and Energy Conference

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Wednesday, May 10, 2023

Rare Element Resources Ltd. (the “Company” or “RER”) (OTCQB: REEMF) is pleased to announce that it will be presenting at the Emerging Growth Metals, Minerals and Energy Conference on May 17, 2023.

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  • Rare Element Resources Ltd. (the “Company” or “RER”) (OTCQB: REEMF) is pleased to announce that it will be presenting at the Emerging Growth Metals, Minerals and Energy Conference on May 17, 2023.
  • Mr. Berg will present on the rare earth industry and the Company’s progress on the development of its rare earth processing and separation demonstration plant in Upton, Wyoming.
  • “Rare Element Resources is poised to become a cornerstone for a secure, domestic supply of the critical magnet materials essential to so many hi-tech and green technologies.
  • Rare Element Resources Ltd. is a publicly traded, strategic materials company focused on delivering rare earth products for technology, energy and defense applications by advancing the Bear Lodge Critical Rare Earth Project in northeast Wyoming.

Living Tomorrow and Extreme Join Forces to Invent the Future by Inspiring Innovation and Reimagining the Power of Networking

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Wednesday, May 10, 2023

The Living Tomorrow Innovation campus will become the largest technological showcase to date, with a 10,000-square-meter demo center.

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  • The Living Tomorrow Innovation campus will become the largest technological showcase to date, with a 10,000-square-meter demo center.
  • Since then, Living Tomorrow has helped introduce innovations including the mobile phone, solar panels, electric cars and video conferencing.
  • The new Living Tomorrow Innovation Campus will help to progress technologies including drone transportation, remote surgeries and autonomous vehicles.
  • “The Living Tomorrow Innovation Campus is designed to showcase the possibilities of future technology, from autonomous vehicles and drones to smart hotel rooms that respond directly to guest needs.

Seeing Machines' world-leading interior sensing technology on show in suite and in car at 27th ESV 2023 in Yokohama, Japan

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Monday, April 3, 2023

Seeing Machines' immersive technology demonstrations will be held by appointment at a private meeting space in the Intercontinental Yokohama Grand and in our demo car, to showcase the Company's latest groundbreaking software and algorithm developments for its FOVIO driver and occupant monitoring system (DMS/OMS) technology solutions.

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  • Seeing Machines' immersive technology demonstrations will be held by appointment at a private meeting space in the Intercontinental Yokohama Grand and in our demo car, to showcase the Company's latest groundbreaking software and algorithm developments for its FOVIO driver and occupant monitoring system (DMS/OMS) technology solutions.
  • Sponsored by the USA's National Highway Traffic Safety Administration (NHTSA), the theme of the 27th ESV 2023 is 'Enhanced and equitable vehicle safety for all: toward the next 50 years'.
  • Seeing Machines is revolutionising global transport safety, developing and licensing proprietary technology to some of the world's leading automotive manufacturers.
  • Seeing Machines' corporate executives and technical subject matter experts will be present at the show.

Seeing Machines' world-leading interior sensing technology on show in suite and in car at 27th ESV 2023 in Yokohama, Japan

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Monday, April 3, 2023

Seeing Machines' immersive technology demonstrations will be held by appointment at a private meeting space in the Intercontinental Yokohama Grand and in our demo car, to showcase the Company's latest groundbreaking software and algorithm developments for its FOVIO driver and occupant monitoring system (DMS/OMS) technology solutions.

Key Points: 
  • Seeing Machines' immersive technology demonstrations will be held by appointment at a private meeting space in the Intercontinental Yokohama Grand and in our demo car, to showcase the Company's latest groundbreaking software and algorithm developments for its FOVIO driver and occupant monitoring system (DMS/OMS) technology solutions.
  • Sponsored by the USA's National Highway Traffic Safety Administration (NHTSA), the theme of the 27th ESV 2023 is 'Enhanced and equitable vehicle safety for all: toward the next 50 years'.
  • Seeing Machines is revolutionising global transport safety, developing and licensing proprietary technology to some of the world's leading automotive manufacturers.
  • Seeing Machines' corporate executives and technical subject matter experts will be present at the show.

Roanoke College and Virginia Tech sign partnership for accelerated student pathways in computer science and computer engineering

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Friday, March 24, 2023

SALEM, Va. , March 24, 2023 /PRNewswire/ -- Roanoke College and Virginia Tech have entered a partnership that will benefit students in science fields and serve as an engine for economic, workforce and educational development in Virginia. The two agreements that make up the partnership will allow Roanoke College students to pursue graduate programs at Virginia Tech and facilitate an early transition to graduate school.  

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  • The partnership between the two institutions gives Roanoke College students direct admission into computer science and computer engineering master's degree programs.
  • The new Direct to Tech program provides Roanoke College students direct admission into Virginia Tech Master of Engineering programs in either computer science and applications or computer engineering upon graduation from Roanoke College.
  • A second agreement between the two schools allows Roanoke College students to take advantage of an accelerated 4+1 undergraduate/graduate program in computer science or computer engineering at Virginia Tech.
  • As part of both the Direct to Tech and accelerated 4+1 agreements, Roanoke College students will not have to pay application fees or submit GRE scores to Virginia Tech.

Amazon and JBG SMITH on Track to Deliver First Phase of Amazon’s National Landing Headquarters in Summer 2023

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Friday, March 3, 2023

JBG SMITH today announced that work on the first phase of Amazon’s new National Landing headquarters remains on schedule for a summer 2023 opening without interruption or delay.

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  • JBG SMITH today announced that work on the first phase of Amazon’s new National Landing headquarters remains on schedule for a summer 2023 opening without interruption or delay.
  • The 2.1 million square-foot development at Met Park represents phase one of Amazon’s long-term commitment to National Landing in Northern Virginia.
  • In May 2022, Amazon completed the acquisition of JBG SMITH’s adjacent Pen Place development site.
  • JBG SMITH also remains on track to deliver 1,500 new apartments currently under construction in National Landing and expects to welcome 55 new retailers to the neighborhood over the next 18 months alone.