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NICO Corporation Receives 2023 Pioneer in Technology Development Award

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Thursday, February 23, 2023

LOS ANGELES, Feb. 23, 2023 /PRNewswire/ -- NICO Corporation is honored to receive the 2023 Pioneer in Technology Development Award from the Society of Brain Mapping and Therapeutics , a biomedical association founded in 2004 to break boundaries in the areas of brain mapping and intra-operative surgical planning and support trailblazers in science and pioneers in neurotechnology.

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  • LOS ANGELES, Feb. 23, 2023 /PRNewswire/ -- NICO Corporation is honored to receive the 2023 Pioneer in Technology Development Award from the Society of Brain Mapping and Therapeutics , a biomedical association founded in 2004 to break boundaries in the areas of brain mapping and intra-operative surgical planning and support trailblazers in science and pioneers in neurotechnology.
  • The award was accepted by Jim Pearson, NICO president and CEO, at the 20th Annual "Gathering for Cure" Gala of the World Brain Mapping Foundation held in Los Angeles.
  • NICO recognized for pioneering life-saving technologies for neurosurgery & enabling oncology precision medicine.
  • The Pioneer in Technology Award is presented to trailblazing companies and their CEOs/presidents that facilitate the development of pioneering technologies through interdisciplinary approaches impacting diagnostics, treatment, and healthcare delivery in unprecedented ways.

Ukrainian physicians on the frontline amongst 900 presenters at the 20th Annual World Congress of Society for Brain Mapping and Therapeutics (SBMT) in LA

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Wednesday, February 1, 2023

LOS ANGELES, Feb. 1, 2023 /PRNewswire/ -- Last year, the Society for Brain Mapping and Therapeutics (SBMT) established a task force to help Ukraine with medical humanitarian missions including engaging physicians and neurosurgeons in combat casualty care and medical supply support. This year, the Ukrainian Medical Team supported by SBMT will present their work at the 20th Annual World Congress of SBMT (Brain, Spine and Mental Health) at the LA Convention Center on Feb. 16-19, 2023.  

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  • This year, the Ukrainian Medical Team supported by SBMT will present their work at the 20th Annual World Congress of SBMT (Brain, Spine and Mental Health) at the LA Convention Center on Feb. 16-19, 2023.
  • "We are using our convention to not only advance the neurotechnology to treat neuropsychiatric, spine and brain disorders but impact people in war zones through our humanitarian missions."
  • Said, Dr. Vicky Yamamoto, 20th President, Executive Director of SBMT, and a cancer scientist at Keck School of Medicine of USC.
  • The Convention will have two Keynote panels on "Advanced Cancer Therapy" and "The Psychology of the Brain and Gun Violence."

Society for Brain Mapping and Therapeutics Secures $2.5M in Additional Funding From Vezbi Super App’s Project Seva

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Thursday, December 8, 2022

LOS ANGELES, Dec. 08, 2022 (GLOBE NEWSWIRE) -- The Society for Brain Mapping and Therapeutics (SBMT) announces its award from Vezbi Super App’s Project Seva , which seeks to donate funds to 100 eligible charities.

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  • LOS ANGELES, Dec. 08, 2022 (GLOBE NEWSWIRE) -- The Society for Brain Mapping and Therapeutics (SBMT) announces its award from Vezbi Super App’s Project Seva , which seeks to donate funds to 100 eligible charities.
  • For over 20 years, the non-profit organization has brought physicians, scientists, policymakers, funding agencies, and industry leaders together to advance applications in brain and spinal cord mapping and surgical and non-surgical image-guided therapies.
  • Now, SBMT’s Chairman and CEO Dr. Babak Kateb aims to garner further financial assistance for an ongoing mission of advancing life-saving brain mapping research and applications.
  • Vezbi Super App founder Henry Jan initiated Project Seva as a way to channel funds toward 100 deserving non-profits nationwide.

20th Annual “Gathering for Cure” Awards Gala of World Brain Mapping Foundation to recognize Pioneering Innovation, Technology, Policy, Humanitarian and Philanthropic work

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Monday, November 21, 2022

LOS ANGELES, Nov. 21, 2022 (GLOBE NEWSWIRE) -- Ticket registration is now open for the World Brain Mapping Foundation’s (WBMF) 20th Annual “Gathering for Cure” Awards Gala, taking place on Friday, February 17th, 2023, at the InterContinental Hotel in downtown Los Angeles. The Gala includes a cocktail/red carpet reception from 6-8pm, followed by a black-tie award banquet from 8-11pm and is part of the Annual World Congress of the Society for Brain Mapping and Therapeutics (SBMT), SBMT 2023 takes place from February 16th-19th at the Los Angeles Convention Center.

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  • The Gala is the Oscars of Neuroscience, says SBMT founder and WBMF President Dr. Babak Kateb .
  • Distinguished guests and past years awardees Dr. Deepak Chopra and Mr. Montel Williams are amongst celebrities who will be attending.
  • Oscar and Golden Globe award recipient actress Goldie Hawn will attend and receive the 2023 Beacon of Courage and Dedication award.
  • The Philips Healthcare Foundation will receive the 2023 Humanitarian award for its work in Ukraine.

9th Annual “N20” Neuroscience20 (Brain, Spine, and Mental Health) Summit to Shed Light On $16T+ Global Cost of Neuro-psychiatric Disorders

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Friday, November 11, 2022

Neurological disorders significantly impact the worlds economy due to their often chronic and life-threatening nature, creating a global disease burden.

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  • Neurological disorders significantly impact the worlds economy due to their often chronic and life-threatening nature, creating a global disease burden.
  • The N20 - an initiative of the Society for Brain Mapping and Therapeutics (SBMT) - is at the forefront of this worldwide collaboration to comprehensively raise awareness about brain, spine, and mental disorders.
  • We studied the cost of neuro-psychiatric and spine disorders to the world economy, and it took us almost a year to compile the data.
  • We discovered a total cost of over $16T annually to the world economy and $1.5T to the US economy.