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Dr. Rhoda Au Receives Prestigious Melvin R. Goodes Prize for Excellence in Alzheimer's Drug Development

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Wednesday, September 20, 2023
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NEW YORK, Sept. 20, 2023 /PRNewswire/ -- The Alzheimer's Drug Discovery Foundation (ADDF) has presented Rhoda Au, PhD, MBA, Professor of Anatomy and Neurobiology at the Boston University Chobanian and Avedisian School of Medicine, with the 2023 Melvin R. Goodes Prize for Excellence in Alzheimer's Drug Development for her pioneering work with digital biomarkers. The annual award honors prominent scientists who are recognized for their work transforming the Alzheimer's clinical trial space and was presented at the Ninth Annual Melvin R. Goodes Prize Luncheon.

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  • The annual award honors prominent scientists who are recognized for their work transforming the Alzheimer's clinical trial space and was presented at the Ninth Annual Melvin R. Goodes Prize Luncheon.
  • Au is the first researcher with work focused on diagnostic technologies to receive the Goodes Prize.
  • Au and her team is used to create digital profiles that can differentiate between people with stable cognition, cognitive decline, and dementia.
  • Au and our past winners today, it is easy to imagine that the next big breakthrough comes right here, through the ADDF and the Goodes Prize."

The Advanced Leadership Institute and Carnegie Mellon University Announce Inaugural Cohort of the National Executive Leadership Academy

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Thursday, August 17, 2023
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PITTSBURGH, Aug. 17, 2023 /PRNewswire/ -- After five successful years of operating the Executive Leadership Academy regionally, The Advanced Leadership Institute (TALI) and Carnegie Mellon University (CMU) officially launched the National Executive Leadership Academy on Monday, August 14th.

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  • PITTSBURGH, Aug. 17, 2023 /PRNewswire/ -- After five successful years of operating the Executive Leadership Academy regionally, The Advanced Leadership Institute (TALI) and Carnegie Mellon University (CMU) officially launched the National Executive Leadership Academy on Monday, August 14th.
  • TALI's National Executive Leadership Academy, delivered in partnership with Carnegie Mellon Tepper School of Business, will be offered in a hybrid format to accommodate participants from different cities and regions.
  • "As we expand, TALI remains committed to positioning Black professionals for executive advancement," said Evan Frazier, President and CEO, The Advanced Leadership Institute.
  • "I am excited and encouraged that the National Executive Leadership Academy will allow us to broaden our reach and impact.

Olympic Steel Announces Fabrication Leadership Changes

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Tuesday, July 18, 2023
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Olympic Steel Inc. (Nasdaq: ZEUS), a leading national metals service center, today announced several recent leadership changes related to the Company’s fabrication growth strategy.

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  • Olympic Steel Inc. (Nasdaq: ZEUS), a leading national metals service center, today announced several recent leadership changes related to the Company’s fabrication growth strategy.
  • In this role, Mr. Fitzgerald will lead the execution of Olympic Steel’s fabrication strategy – a key element of the Company’s growth strategy.
  • Mr. Grussing joined Olympic Steel in 2010 as an Inside Sales Representative.
  • “These changes represent the next significant step forward in executing our comprehensive strategy to increase returns and reduce earnings volatility by investing in and growing Olympic Steel’s fabrication business,” said Greiff.

Capitalism Barometer Finds Americans Are Dissatisfied with Capitalism

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Thursday, March 16, 2023
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WINSTON SALEM, N.C., March 16, 2023 /PRNewswire/ -- A survey of American views on capitalism finds widespread dissatisfaction with the current state of the economic system, but that dissatisfaction does not translate into Americans preferring something different.

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  • WINSTON SALEM, N.C., March 16, 2023 /PRNewswire/ -- A survey of American views on capitalism finds widespread dissatisfaction with the current state of the economic system, but that dissatisfaction does not translate into Americans preferring something different.
  • The survey of 1,600 adults was conducted by the Center for the Study of Capitalism at Wake Forest University School of Business.
  • "Overall, 65 percent of respondents said they were likely to support capitalism, but only 20 percent said the economy is working well or that they are satisfied with capitalism," said Dr. Christina Elson, Executive Director of the Center for the Study of Capitalism.
  • Older Americans, male, white, highly educated, married, Republican, registered voters, and non-religious people are significantly more likely to be supporters.

Epredia and Aiforia Join RegenMed Hub Innovation Accelerator, Expanding PHC Group Presence in Regenerative Medicine

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Wednesday, January 18, 2023
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PHC Group, a global healthcare company and leader in diagnostics and life sciences, will expand its presence in regenerative medicine by joining the RegeneratOR Innovation Accelerator.

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  • PHC Group, a global healthcare company and leader in diagnostics and life sciences, will expand its presence in regenerative medicine by joining the RegeneratOR Innovation Accelerator.
  • The RegenMed Development Organization (ReMDO) and the Wake Forest Institute for Regenerative Medicine (WFIRM), two organizations accelerating the discovery and translation of regenerative medicine therapies located in the Innovation Quarter, made the announcement today at a special event.
  • The Innovation Accelerator, another ReMDO program, was created to provide space and support for companies with new or emerging regenerative medicine technologies.
  • The presence of PHC Group, including Epredia, and Aiforia’s advanced technological support at the Innovation Accelerator will also pave the way for RegeneratOR’s newest program – the RegenMed Clinical Trials Catalyst.

Verity Asset Management's Al Otto Named Vice-Chairman for the Center for Board Certified Fiduciaries™ (CBCF™)

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Tuesday, December 20, 2022
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DURHAM, N.C., Dec. 20, 2022 /PRNewswire/ -- Verity Asset Management, a Registered Investment Adviser, is pleased to announce that Al Otto, AIFA®, BCF™, national director, plan governance solutions, was recently elected to the position of Vice-Chairman for the Center for Board Certified Fiduciaries™ (CBCF™). Otto leads Vynntana™, Verity's plan governance platform. It provides expert guidance and a comprehensive suite of tools supporting 403(b) and 457(b) employer sponsors and the non-ERISA retirement plans they provide for their eligible K-14 public school, college, church, governmental agency, and non-profit employees.

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  • Otto joined Verity Asset Management in 2018 and is a 20-year veteran of the retirement advisory and employer-sponsored plans industry, which includes experience founding several successful advisory and fiduciary-related businesses.
  • He is also a published author and speaker on issues pertaining to tax-exempt retirement plan management, fiduciary governance, and other related areas.
  • On November 30, 2022, the Center for Board Certified Fiduciaries announced the election of new directors and officers, including naming Otto as Vice-Chairman.
  • "We are pleased to share the news of Al Otto's election to the position of Vice-Chairman for the Center for Board Certified Fiduciaries.

NV5 Awarded $2 Million Building Technology Contract to Support Wake Forest University in Charlotte, NC

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Wednesday, December 7, 2022
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The district will be a mixed-use development comprised of retail, hospitality, research, and educational facilities, including the Wake Forest University School of Medicine and the School of Business Professional Studies Program.

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  • The district will be a mixed-use development comprised of retail, hospitality, research, and educational facilities, including the Wake Forest University School of Medicine and the School of Business Professional Studies Program.
  • This three-year contract covers the initial phase of the innovation district development, which includes a 358,000 square foot center for education, a 335,000 square foot research building, and two parking garages.
  • The Company primarily focuses on six business verticals: utility services, infrastructure engineering, testing, inspection & consulting, buildings & owner representation, environmental health sciences, and geospatial technology services.
  • This press release contains “forward-looking statements” within the meaning of the safe harbor provisions of the U.S.

NanoString’s CosMx Spatial Molecular Imager Recognized by The Scientist Magazine as a Top 10 Innovation of 2022

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Tuesday, December 13, 2022
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    CosMx SMI enables high-resolution imaging of more than 1,000 RNA and over 64 protein analytes within morphologically intact whole tissue sections.
  • The CosMx SMI is the newest product in the company's industry-leading spatial analysis portfolio, joining the GeoMx DSP.
  • To learn more about NanoString's CosMx Spatial Molecular Imager, visit www.nanostring.com/CosMx
    NanoString Technologies, a leader in spatial biology , offers an ecosystem of innovative discovery and translational research solutions, empowering our customers to map the universe of biology.
  • NanoString, NanoString Technologies, the NanoString logo, CosMx, GeoMx, AtoMx, and nCounter are trademarks or registered trademarks of NanoString Technologies, Inc. in various jurisdictions.

BrainsWay Appoints Dr. Colleen A. Hanlon as Vice President of Medical Affairs

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Tuesday, November 1, 2022
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and JERUSALEM, Nov. 01, 2022 (GLOBE NEWSWIRE) -- BrainsWay Ltd. (NASDAQ & TASE: BWAY) (BrainsWay or the Company), a global leader in advanced noninvasive neurostimulation treatments for mental health disorders, today announced the appointment of Colleen A. Hanlon, Ph.D. as Vice President of Medical Affairs.

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  • and JERUSALEM, Nov. 01, 2022 (GLOBE NEWSWIRE) -- BrainsWay Ltd. (NASDAQ & TASE: BWAY) (BrainsWay or the Company), a global leader in advanced noninvasive neurostimulation treatments for mental health disorders, today announced the appointment of Colleen A. Hanlon, Ph.D. as Vice President of Medical Affairs.
  • I am delighted to welcome Dr. Hanlon to BrainsWay.
  • This is a new era in treatment options for mental healthcare, and BrainsWay is leading the way.
  • After receiving a Ph.D. in neurobiology from Duke University in 2005, Dr. Hanlon quickly ascended through the faculty ranks in academia.

Fullstack Academy and Wake Forest University’s School of Professional Studies Partner to Increase Region’s Talent Pool of Qualified Tech Professionals

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Thursday, October 20, 2022
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Additionally, North Carolina is home to the largest research park in the U.S., Research Triangle Park in the Raleigh-Durham area.

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  • Additionally, North Carolina is home to the largest research park in the U.S., Research Triangle Park in the Raleigh-Durham area.
  • Given its reputation for academic excellence and growing presence in the community, Wake Forests School of Professional Studies is an ideal partner as we expand into North Carolina.
  • The Wake Forest University Tech Bootcamps do not require university enrollment or prior technical experience and will commence in spring 2023.
  • The Wake Forest University School of Professional Studies (SPS) provides innovative, cutting-edge and market-relevant programming built upon Wake Forests legacy of quality and excellence.