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Long Island University Approved for Degree Bachelor of Engineering in Digital Engineering

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Thursday, July 27, 2023
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BROOKVILLE, N.Y., July 27, 2023 /PRNewswire/ -- Long Island University has received approval from the New York State Education Department to establish a Bachelor of Engineering in Digital Engineering degree program, which will prepare students for the workforce of the future through an interdisciplinary and experiential curriculum with an emphasis on engineering, design, computing and Artificial Intelligence.

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  • Classes will be offered at both the Long Island and Brooklyn campuses.
  • Dr. Kimberly R. Cline, Long Island University President, announced the program will be chaired by Dr. Mohammed Ghriga who is Chairman of the Department of Computer Science, Digital Engineering and Artificial Intelligence.
  • "Approval of our Digital Engineering degree program is another exciting step forward as Long Island University continues to build and expand on our strong research and technology emphasis."
  • Dr. Cline noted that Carnegie Classification has ranked Long Island University in the top 7% of research universities nationwide.

New Study Demonstrates Efficient Exosome Isolation from Biological Fluids Using Proprietary Technology from Biological Dynamics

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Wednesday, July 26, 2023
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Biological Dynamics, Inc., a leader in exosome-isolation technology for early disease detection, announced a newly published study in the journal Electrophoresis titled, “ Enhancement of Dielectrophoresis-Based Particle Collection from High Conducting Fluids Due to Partial Electrode Insulation.

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  • Biological Dynamics, Inc., a leader in exosome-isolation technology for early disease detection, announced a newly published study in the journal Electrophoresis titled, “ Enhancement of Dielectrophoresis-Based Particle Collection from High Conducting Fluids Due to Partial Electrode Insulation.
  • ” The collaborative research with Oregon Health & Science University (OHSU) sheds light on the phenomenon occurring on Biological Dynamics’ ExoVerita platform that allows for the capture of biomarkers carried by nanoscale particles.
  • Biological Dynamics’ proprietary lab-on-a-chip platform leverages AC Electrokinetics (ACE) technology for the isolation of exosomes from undiluted biofluids, such as whole blood, plasma, and serum.
  • "I look forward to seeing how the advancements we make with the technique improve the capability of diagnostic tools to detect and analyze diseases."

Quobyte's High-Performance Storage System Advances Cryo-EM Research at Oregon Health & Science University

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Tuesday, July 25, 2023
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SANTA CLARA, Calif., July 25, 2023 /PRNewswire/ -- Quobyte Inc., a top-tier provider of versatile software-defined storage solutions, proudly revealed today that Dr. Craig Yoshioka, Director of one of the three national cryo-electron microscopy (cryo-EM) centers funded by the National Institutes of Health and Research Associate Professor at Oregon Health & Science University (OHSU), has successfully implemented Quobyte's high-capacity, high-performance storage technology. This innovative technology advances cryo-EM research by addressing its massive data storage needs.

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  • Dr. Yoshioka employs Quobyte's technology to address the large data storage needs of cryo-EM research, enhancing performance, capacity and outcomes.
  • This innovative technology advances cryo-EM research by addressing its massive data storage needs.
  • Dr. Yoshioka employs Quobyte's technology to address the large data storage needs of cryo-EM research.
  • Dr. Yoshioka remarked, "Given the large datasets we handle, stemming from numerous daily experiments, we need a storage system that offers both extensive capacity and superior performance.

University of Manchester Study Using uMotif Next-Generation eCOA/ePRO Data Capture App Reveals Significant Ethnic Disparities in Pain Recognition and Management

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Wednesday, May 31, 2023
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BOSTON and LONDON, May 31, 2023 /PRNewswire-PRWeb/ -- How people identify and report pain varies based on ethnicity, according to a University of Manchester study. The study, in collaboration with uMotif, was based on the novel Manchester Digital Pain Manikin self-reporting app which was used by participants to record their pain.

Key Points: 
  • The study, in collaboration with uMotif , was based on the novel Manchester Digital Pain Manikin self-reporting app which was used by participants to record their pain.
  • Chronic pain, which affects approximately 28 million people in the UK alone, can create a personal and economic burden.
  • It is essential to accurately measure pain, know its causes, and estimate its impact on people's lives.
  • uMotif Co-founder and Chief Design Officer Ben James ( LinkedIn ) said, "It was an honor for the Digital Pain Manikin app to be used in such an important study.

HCA Healthcare Strengthens Partnership with Tennessee State University

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Thursday, October 6, 2022
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Through these scholarship programs, HCA Healthcare Scholars and HCA Healthcare ITG Scholars will be provided with hands on shadowing opportunities, mentors, seminars, leadership sessions, guest speakers and career guidance.

Key Points: 
  • Through these scholarship programs, HCA Healthcare Scholars and HCA Healthcare ITG Scholars will be provided with hands on shadowing opportunities, mentors, seminars, leadership sessions, guest speakers and career guidance.
  • Marty Paslick, chief information officer for HCA Healthcare, serves as an advisory board member for the College of Engineering where there are currently seven HCA Healthcare colleagues serving as adjunct faculty.
  • We applaud and thank HCA Healthcare for this generous gift and continued support of TSU, and our talented students, said Glenda Glover, president of Tennessee State University.
  • All references to Company, HCA and HCA Healthcare as used throughout this document refer to HCA Healthcare, Inc. and its affiliates.

AANA-VirtaMed Collaboration Incorporates Learning Initiative into Virtual Training

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Thursday, May 12, 2022
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The new ACL Reconstruction module includes a new knee model and updated software based on the research findings of the AANA Copernicus Initiative .

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  • The new ACL Reconstruction module includes a new knee model and updated software based on the research findings of the AANA Copernicus Initiative .
  • This Initiative was a 4-year series of research investigations into the merit and impact of the Proficiency Based Progression (PBP) training model.
  • PBP Training dictates that the trainee must acquire and demonstrate basic skill sets before progressing on to more advanced techniques.
  • Together with AANA, AAOS, and ABOS, VirtaMed combined their virtual reality graphics with the Sawbones FAST module for Fundamentals of Arthroscopy Surgery Training.

Carol Craig, CEO of Sidus Space, receives a Distinguished Alumni Achievement Award from the University of Illinois Urbana-Champaign

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Wednesday, April 27, 2022
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The Distinguished Alumni Achievement Award acknowledges and honors outstanding faculty, students, and alumni for their contributions to the discipline.

Key Points: 
  • The Distinguished Alumni Achievement Award acknowledges and honors outstanding faculty, students, and alumni for their contributions to the discipline.
  • Ms. Craig was presented the award at the annual Celebration of Excellence event at the Illinois Student Union in Champaign, IL April 26, 2022.
  • Notably, Ms. Craig recently became the first female founder and owner of a space-based company to go public.
  • More than just a Satellite-as-a-Service provider, Sidus Space is a trusted Mission Partnerfrom concept to Low Earth Orbit and beyond.

Konica Minolta Healthcare Sponsors SPIE Best Student Paper Award

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Tuesday, March 8, 2022
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Wayne, N.J., March 08, 2022 (GLOBE NEWSWIRE) -- Konica Minolta Healthcare Americas congratulates the winner and runners-up of the Best Student Paper Award given by the International Society for Optics and Photonics (SPIE) at its 2022 Medical Imaging Symposium.

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  • Wayne, N.J., March 08, 2022 (GLOBE NEWSWIRE) -- Konica Minolta Healthcare Americas congratulates the winner and runners-up of the Best Student Paper Award given by the International Society for Optics and Photonics (SPIE) at its 2022 Medical Imaging Symposium.
  • As a sponsor of the SPIE Medical Imaging Symposium, Konica Minolta is thrilled to support research in physics and computer sciences applied to medical imaging, says John Sabol, Clinical Research Manager, Konica Minolta Healthcare.
  • About Konica Minolta Healthcare Americas, Inc.
    Konica Minolta Healthcare is a world-class provider and market leader in medical diagnostic imaging and healthcare information technology.
  • Konica Minolta Healthcare Americas, Inc., headquartered in Wayne, NJ, is a unit of Konica Minolta, Inc. (TSE:4902).

RIVANNA® Expands World-Class Engineering Team to Advance Development of the Accuro® Product Platform

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Tuesday, January 18, 2022
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"Opportunities to lead the development of such highly innovative ultrasound imaging systems are rare across our industry," says Dr. Sheeran.

Key Points: 
  • "Opportunities to lead the development of such highly innovative ultrasound imaging systems are rare across our industry," says Dr. Sheeran.
  • "I am eager to make significant technical contributions during all phases of the product development cycle."
  • He brings an extensive background in commercial ultrasound product development," commented Will Mauldin, Ph.D., co-founder and CEO of RIVANNA.
  • RIVANNA is privately held and operates an FDA-registered and ISO 13485:2016 certified manufacturing facility where it produces the Accuro product line and related medical equipment and components.