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Newswise: Frank Ghinassi Named Chair of the National Association for Behavioral Healthcare Board of Trustees
Released: 26-Mar-2024 4:05 PM EDT
Frank Ghinassi Named Chair of the National Association for Behavioral Healthcare Board of Trustees
Rutgers University-New Brunswick

Frank A. Ghinassi, president and chief executive of Rutgers University Behavioral Health Care and senior vice president of Behavioral Health Services at RWJBarnabas Health, has been named the 2024 chair of the board of trustees for the National Association for Behavioral Healthcare (NABH).

Released: 26-Mar-2024 4:05 PM EDT
CFES Leader Rick Dalton Briefs Congress on Rural Schools
CFES Brilliant Pathways

CFES Leader Speaks at Congressional Briefing on Rural Schools

Newswise: ORNL, University of Kentucky focus on clean energy in Appalachia
Released: 26-Mar-2024 3:05 PM EDT
ORNL, University of Kentucky focus on clean energy in Appalachia
Oak Ridge National Laboratory

The Department of Energy’s Oak Ridge National Laboratory hosted the second annual Appalachian Carbon Forum in Lexington March 7-8, 2024, where ORNL and University of Kentucky’s Center for Applied Energy Research scientists led discussions with representatives from industry, government and academia to discuss ways to transition to clean energy.

Newswise: Researcher’s microscale tech is chipping away at cancer, organ failure and neurological disease
Released: 26-Mar-2024 3:05 PM EDT
Researcher’s microscale tech is chipping away at cancer, organ failure and neurological disease
Arizona State University (ASU)

For outstanding contributions to engineering of biomimetic tissue-on-chip technologies and organoids for disease modeling and regenerative medicine, ASU's Mehdi Nikkhah has been inducted as a Fellow into the American Institute for Medical and Biomedical Engineering.

Released: 26-Mar-2024 3:05 PM EDT
Biotechnology CEO and Inventor of SiriusXM Satellite Radio Martine Rothblatt to Deliver Graduation Address to the University of Maryland School of Medicine’s 215th Graduating Class
University of Maryland School of Medicine

University of Maryland School of Medicine (UMSOM) Dean Mark T. Gladwin, MD, announced today that Martine Rothblatt PhD, JD, MBA, Chairperson and CEO of United Therapeutics, and inventor of SiriusXM Satellite Radio, will deliver the keynote address for this year’s graduating medical student class. The UMSOM MD graduation ceremony will take place at the Hippodrome Theatre on Thursday, May 16, 2024.

   
Newswise:Video Embedded musicians-colbie-caillat-lisa-loeb-rufus-wainwright-hilary-hahn-and-more-support-colorectal-cancer-awareness-in-free-webcast-concert
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Released: 26-Mar-2024 3:00 PM EDT
Musicians Colbie Caillat, Lisa Loeb, Rufus Wainwright, Hilary Hahn, and More Support Colorectal Cancer Awareness in Free Webcast Concert
American College of Gastroenterology (ACG)

The American College of Gastroenterology Free Virtual Event on March 28, 2024, at 8:00 pm ET, “Tune It Up: A Concert To Raise Colorectal Cancer Awareness”

Released: 26-Mar-2024 11:05 AM EDT
Hackensack Meridian JFK Johnson Rehabilitation Institute To Offer Neurologic Music Therapy
Hackensack Meridian Health

"We are excited to bring this innovative therapy to our patients," said Sara Cuccurullo, MD, chair, vice president and medical director at JFK Johnson Rehabilitation Institute.

Newswise: Binghamton University Set to Receive $5 Million Landmark Gift to Pursue Ai Research and Development
Released: 26-Mar-2024 10:05 AM EDT
Binghamton University Set to Receive $5 Million Landmark Gift to Pursue Ai Research and Development
Binghamton University, State University of New York

Bloomberg L.P. co-founder and Binghamton University alumnus Tom Secunda ’76, MA ’79 today announced a landmark $5 million donation to Binghamton University to attract, recruit and retain tech talent, creating a pipeline for students to participate in the artificial intelligence economy of the future.

Released: 26-Mar-2024 10:05 AM EDT
Register Today for Food and Nutrition Institute’s Fourth Annual Conference on Science, Regulation
Institute for the Advancement of Food and Nutrition Sciences

Registration is open for what promises to be an exciting scientific program with important technical updates for those curious about science in the food and beverage sector.

Newswise: Psilera Welcomes Biopharma Executive Dr. Magali Haas to its Board of Directors
Released: 26-Mar-2024 9:00 AM EDT
Psilera Welcomes Biopharma Executive Dr. Magali Haas to its Board of Directors
Psilera

Psilera, a leading biotechnology company developing groundbreaking therapies for hard-to-treat neurological disorders, is pleased to announce the appointment of Magali Haas, M.D., Ph.D., to its esteemed Board of Directors.

   
Newswise: United Soybean Board Joins the International Phytobiomes Alliance
Released: 26-Mar-2024 9:00 AM EDT
United Soybean Board Joins the International Phytobiomes Alliance
International Phytobiomes Alliance

The United Soybean Board Joins the International Phytobiomes Alliance as a sponsoring partner and will join the Coordinating Committee to contribute to the advancement of phytobiomes research to provide sustainable solutions for agriculture.

Newswise: University Hospitals Opens Health Campus in Amherst
Released: 26-Mar-2024 8:05 AM EDT
University Hospitals Opens Health Campus in Amherst
University Hospitals Cleveland Medical Center

The new University Hospitals Amherst Beaver Creek Surgery Center (UHABC) is now open to better serve residents in Lorain County.

Newswise: Central Park Zoo Releases Postmortem Testing Results for Flaco, the Eurasian Eagle Owl
Released: 25-Mar-2024 4:20 PM EDT
Central Park Zoo Releases Postmortem Testing Results for Flaco, the Eurasian Eagle Owl
Wildlife Conservation Society

The following statement was released today by Central Park Zoo:Postmortem testing has been completed for Flaco, the Eurasian eagle owl that was found down in the courtyard of a Manhattan building a little over a year after his enclosure at the Central Park Zoo was vandalized on February 2, 2023.

Released: 25-Mar-2024 4:05 PM EDT
Community Health Network Teams Up with Ferrum Health to Revolutionize Patient Care
Ferrum Health Inc.

Community Health Network, a leading provider of healthcare services in the state of Indiana, has announced an exciting partnership with Ferrum Health, a pioneer in healthcare artificial intelligence solutions aimed at enhancing patient care and outcomes through cutting-edge technology.

Newswise: Alumna Patricia “Patti” Martin elected to Alabama Engineering Hall of Fame
Released: 25-Mar-2024 4:05 PM EDT
Alumna Patricia “Patti” Martin elected to Alabama Engineering Hall of Fame
University of Alabama Huntsville

Patricia “Patti” Martin, an alumna of The University of Alabama Huntsville (UAH), has been selected to the Alabama Engineering Hall of Fame (AEHOF). Martin graduated from The University of Alabama in 1983 with a bachelor’s degree in chemical engineering.

Newswise: UNC Collaborates on Regional NSF-Funded Initiative on Climate Resilience
Released: 25-Mar-2024 4:05 PM EDT
UNC Collaborates on Regional NSF-Funded Initiative on Climate Resilience
University of Northern Colorado

Up to $160 million available over the next 10 years to build climate-resilient communities in the Colorado-Wyoming region

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Newswise: University of Northern Colorado Achieves Federal Designation as Hispanic Serving Institution
Released: 25-Mar-2024 2:05 PM EDT
University of Northern Colorado Achieves Federal Designation as Hispanic Serving Institution
University of Northern Colorado

As Colorado's newest Hispanic Serving Institution, the university is now eligible for new funding opportunities to support student success, but will remain equally focused on building and fostering cultural responsiveness

Newswise: Dana-Farber Cancer Institute earns fifth consecutive Magnet® designation recognizing excellence in nursing practice and patient care
Released: 25-Mar-2024 2:05 PM EDT
Dana-Farber Cancer Institute earns fifth consecutive Magnet® designation recognizing excellence in nursing practice and patient care
Dana-Farber Cancer Institute

For the fifth straight time, the American Nurses Credentialing Center (ANCC) has awarded Magnet® status to Dana-Farber Cancer Institute, recognizing excellence in nursing practice and patient care.

Released: 25-Mar-2024 12:35 PM EDT
Nucleus Genomics launches to bring whole-genome sequencing to the public
Nucleus Genomics

Nucleus Genomics, the next-generation genetic testing and analysis company, today announced the launch of its DNA analysis product to bring the benefits of personalized medicine to everyone.

Newswise: Counted: Data Collection on Student Parents
Released: 25-Mar-2024 12:05 PM EDT
Counted: Data Collection on Student Parents
California State University (CSU) Chancellor's Office

To comply with a recent California bill, the CSU is now collecting data on student parents—which will help the university better serve this group.

Newswise: Unique regional partnerships a key theme in SkyNano’s story
Released: 25-Mar-2024 12:05 PM EDT
Unique regional partnerships a key theme in SkyNano’s story
Oak Ridge National Laboratory

Anna Douglas’ grand vision, strategic moves and laser focus have helped propel her through seven years of building her company, SkyNano, and land $16 million in government and commercial research and development contracts.

Newswise: Dr. Jean Giddens from Virginia Commonwealth University Appointed Chair of the AACN Board of Directors
Released: 25-Mar-2024 12:00 PM EDT
Dr. Jean Giddens from Virginia Commonwealth University Appointed Chair of the AACN Board of Directors
American Association of Colleges of Nursing (AACN)

AACN is pleased to announce that Jean Giddens, PhD, RN, FAAN, ANEF, dean and professor of nursing at the Virginia Commonwealth University, has been appointed Chair of the AACN Board of Directors. Dr. Giddens officially began her two-year term as Board Chair at noon today following AACN’s Spring 2024 Business Meeting in Washington, DC.

Released: 25-Mar-2024 10:05 AM EDT
Anesthesia Medical Societies Announce Launch of National Pain Medicine Coalition
American Society of Anesthesiologists (ASA)

Today the American Society of Anesthesiologists (ASA) and the American Society of Regional Anesthesia and Pain Medicine (ASRA Pain Medicine) have launched the new Pain Medicine Coalition (PMC) to advance the common goals of the pain medicine community and to advocate for responsible pain care for all patients.

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Released: 25-Mar-2024 10:05 AM EDT
Grant projects to unlock potential, secure the future of open networks
Virginia Tech

For centuries, “open sesame” have been the magic words used to gain access to a cave of treasures. When it comes to the wonders of wireless, there’s only one magic phrase for unlocking the wireless future: “Open Radio Access networks” (O-RAN).

Released: 25-Mar-2024 9:50 AM EDT
Endocrine Society congratulates 2024 Early Investigator Award winners
Endocrine Society

The Endocrine Society has selected five recipients for its Early Investigator Awards.

Newswise: Pascack Valley Medical Center acquires
Released: 25-Mar-2024 9:05 AM EDT
Pascack Valley Medical Center acquires
Hackensack Meridian Pascack Valley Medical Center

Pascack Valley Medical Center has proudly announced the acquisition of the Genius™ 3D Mammography™ system from Hologic. This technology promises better, earlier detection of breast cancer, providing patients with more accurate results and greater peace of mind during screenings.

Newswise: Stacy Jupiter Announced to Lead WCS Marine Conservation
Released: 25-Mar-2024 9:05 AM EDT
Stacy Jupiter Announced to Lead WCS Marine Conservation
Wildlife Conservation Society

The following announcement was released today by Joe Walston, Executive Vice President of WCS Global: “I am delighted to announce the appointment of Dr. Stacy Jupiter to lead WCS Marine Conservation. Stacy is currently WCS Regional Director for the Melanesia program and was the outstanding candidate after a long and thorough global recruitment effort.

Newswise: New Oncology Pathology Chief Named to New Jersey’s only NCI-Designated Comprehensive Cancer Center
Released: 25-Mar-2024 8:00 AM EDT
New Oncology Pathology Chief Named to New Jersey’s only NCI-Designated Comprehensive Cancer Center
Rutgers Cancer Institute of New Jersey

Rutgers Cancer Institute of New Jersey and RWJBarnabas Health have appointed Nirag Jhala, MD, as chief of the Division of Oncologic Pathology at New Jersey’s leading cancer program and only National Cancer Institute (NCI)-designated Comprehensive Cancer Center.

Newswise: NUS sets up AI Institute to accelerate frontier AI research and boost real-world impact for public good
Released: 24-Mar-2024 9:05 PM EDT
NUS sets up AI Institute to accelerate frontier AI research and boost real-world impact for public good
National University of Singapore (NUS)

From fortifying supply chain resilience against global disruptions and enhancing safety and resilience of energy systems to intelligent urban transport systems, personalised services and healthcare revolution – artificial intelligence (AI) is emerging as a force with the capacity to transform facets of our daily living and the society.

   
Newswise: Dr. Vishal Uppal Named Presidential Scholar Award Recipient
Released: 22-Mar-2024 11:05 PM EDT
Dr. Vishal Uppal Named Presidential Scholar Award Recipient
American Society of Regional Anesthesia and Pain Medicine (ASRA)

Dr. Vishal Uppal is an associate professor and the director of the regional anesthesia fellowship program at Dalhousie University, located in Halifax, Canada.

Released: 22-Mar-2024 3:00 PM EDT
Molecular & Cellular Proteomics names new editor-in-chief
American Society for Biochemistry and Molecular Biology (ASBMB)

The Princeton professor's research lies at the intersection of virology and proteomics.

Released: 22-Mar-2024 11:05 AM EDT
AAPM Receives a $250,000 Funding Award for Project on Communicating Radiation Risk in Medicine
American Association of Physicists in Medicine (AAPM)

An AAPM team has received a $250,000 Eugene Washington PCORI Engagement Award from the Patient-Centered Outcomes Research Institute to fund a project titled “Radiation risk in medicine: Identifying and enabling patient-provider shared decision-making.”

   
Released: 22-Mar-2024 10:05 AM EDT
Florida State University to host joint National Oceanic and Atmospheric Administration climate workshops
Florida State University

Florida State University’s Department of Earth, Ocean and Atmospheric Science (EOAS) will host a joint National Oceanic and Atmospheric Administration (NOAA) conference March 26-29, an opportunity to welcome climate scientists from around the world to Tallahassee.

Released: 22-Mar-2024 10:05 AM EDT
USU Surgical Global Health Expert Named Fulbright Alumni Ambassador
Uniformed Services University of the Health Sciences (USU)

Navy Capt. (Dr.) Tamara Worlton, director of the Division of Global Surgery at the Uniformed Services University (USU) and director of Surgical Operations at USU’s Center for Global Health Engagement (CGHE), has been selected as a Fulbright Alumni Ambassador, one of the most prestigious international exchange programs in the world.

   
Newswise: Pulitzer Prize-winning author, historian and commentator Jon Meacham to address Tulane’s 2024 graduates
Released: 22-Mar-2024 10:05 AM EDT
Pulitzer Prize-winning author, historian and commentator Jon Meacham to address Tulane’s 2024 graduates
Tulane University

One of America’s foremost public intellectuals will address graduates at Tulane’s 2024 commencement. Jon Meacham, the acclaimed presidential historian and Pulitzer Prize-winning author will share his insights, perspectives and behind-the-scenes knowledge of America’s history and its leaders at Commencement 2024, which will take place at 6:30 p.m., May 18, in Yulman Stadium.

Released: 22-Mar-2024 10:00 AM EDT
MD Anderson’s Institute for Data Science in Oncology announces appointment of inaugural IDSO Affiliates
University of Texas MD Anderson Cancer Center

MD Anderson's Institute for Data Science in Oncology today announced the appointment of its inaugural cohort of 33 IDSO Affiliates, who bring diverse expertise to advance the work of the institute and foster the data science ecosystem at MD Anderson.

Released: 22-Mar-2024 9:00 AM EDT
AAI Announces Selection of 16 AAI Trainee Members as Major Symposium Speakers at the American Association of Immunologists’ IMMUNOLOGY2024™ Annual Conference
American Association of Immunologists (AAI)

The American Association of Immunologists today announced the selection of Trainee Members as a Major Symposium speakers for the IMMUNOLOGY2024™ meeting – the premier immunology conference bringing together the best minds, sharing cutting-edge research, and providing opportunities to connect –to be held in Chicago May 3-7, 2024.

   
Newswise: WVU technology innovations position West Virginia to lead hydrogen economy
Released: 22-Mar-2024 8:30 AM EDT
WVU technology innovations position West Virginia to lead hydrogen economy
West Virginia University

West Virginia University engineers have received a wave of federal support for research projects that will help slash the cost of clean hydrogen. The three U.S. Department of Energy grants for WVU studies total $15.8 million and are part of funds authorized by the Bipartisan Infrastructure Law for research that advances the “Hydrogen Shot” goal of cutting the cost of clean hydrogen production to $1 per kilogram.

Newswise: Mount Sinai Is First in New York to Study a Brain-Computer Interface Designed to Record and Map the Brain’s Activity in Unprecedented Detail
22-Mar-2024 8:00 AM EDT
Mount Sinai Is First in New York to Study a Brain-Computer Interface Designed to Record and Map the Brain’s Activity in Unprecedented Detail
Mount Sinai Health System

A multidisciplinary team of neurosurgeons and neuroscientists from the Icahn School of Medicine at Mount Sinai are the first in New York to study a new brain-computer interface that’s engineered to map a large area of the brain’s surface, in real time, at resolutions hundreds of times more detailed than typical arrays used in neurosurgical procedures.

Released: 21-Mar-2024 11:10 PM EDT
AAHRPP Accredits Sitero IRB
Association for the Accreditation of Human Research Protection Programs

The Association for the Accreditation of Human Research Protection Programs has awarded full accreditation to Sitero IRB of Coral Gables, Florida.

Newswise: Director of Harvard Global Nursing Leadership Program 
to be 2024 Penn Nursing Commencement Speaker
Released: 21-Mar-2024 3:00 PM EDT
Director of Harvard Global Nursing Leadership Program to be 2024 Penn Nursing Commencement Speaker
University of Pennsylvania School of Nursing

Stephanie Ferguson, PhD, RN, FAAN, the Director of the Harvard Global Nursing Leadership Program and Professor of the Practice of Health Policy and Management at the Harvard T.H. Chan School of Public Health, will serve as the 2024 Penn Nursing commencement speaker.

Released: 21-Mar-2024 2:15 PM EDT
AANA Appoints John Culbertson as Vice President of Insurance Services
American Association of Nurse Anesthesiology

The American Association of Nurse Anesthesiology (AANA) has named John Culbertson, MBA, CPCU, to serve as AANA’s Vice President of Insurance Services. He will report to Chief Executive Officer Bill Bruce, MBA, CAE.

Newswise: Utep Faculty Launch Research Lab to Support Human Performance
Released: 21-Mar-2024 2:05 PM EDT
Utep Faculty Launch Research Lab to Support Human Performance
University of Texas at El Paso

Professors at The University of Texas at El Paso have launched a new industrial engineering lab focused on supporting human performance and behavior in various application areas. Projects include supportive exoskeletons for high-strain occupations and virtual reality that simulates high-stress environments.

Released: 21-Mar-2024 2:00 PM EDT
AANA Appoints Raheel “Bobby” Saleem as Director of Legal Affairs
American Association of Nurse Anesthesiology

The American Association of Nurse Anesthesiology (AANA) has named Raheel “Bobby” Saleem to serve as AANA’s Director of Legal Affairs. He will report to Chief Human Resources Officer Ann Bresingham.

Released: 21-Mar-2024 1:05 PM EDT
NYU Tandon School of Engineering tapped by U.S. Department of Energy to fortify critical infrastructure
NYU Tandon School of Engineering

The United States Department of Energy (DOE) announced last month that it selected NYU Tandon project – dubbed Digital Twin for Security and Code Verification (DISCOVER) – for a three-year grant that delivers $4.8 million in total funding: $3.34 million in federal funds with the rest provided by DISCOVER’s participating institutions.

Released: 21-Mar-2024 1:05 PM EDT
Nyu Tandon School of Engineering Tapped by U.S. Department of Energy to Fortify Critical Infrastructure
NYU Tandon School of Engineering

The United States Department of Energy (DOE) announced last month that it selected NYU Tandon project – dubbed Digital Twin for Security and Code Verification (DISCOVER) – for a three-year grant that delivers $4.8 million in total funding: $3.34 million in federal funds with the rest provided by DISCOVER’s participating institutions.

Newswise: Distinguished Physicist Kathleen Amm Named Director of the National High Magnetic Field Laboratory
Released: 21-Mar-2024 1:05 PM EDT
Distinguished Physicist Kathleen Amm Named Director of the National High Magnetic Field Laboratory
Florida State University

Florida State University has named acclaimed researcher and industry leader Kathleen Amm as the new director of the National High Magnetic Field Laboratory (National MagLab), the largest and highest-powered magnet laboratory in the world and the only facility of its kind in the United States.

Newswise: Hackensack Meridian Jersey Shore University Medical Center Provides Patient New Jersey’s First Gammatile® Brain Tumor Treatment
Released: 21-Mar-2024 10:05 AM EDT
Hackensack Meridian Jersey Shore University Medical Center Provides Patient New Jersey’s First Gammatile® Brain Tumor Treatment
Hackensack Meridian Health

Hackensack Meridian Neuroscience Institute at Jersey Shore University Medical Center successfully performed the first GammaTile® implant in the state. The device was implanted in a patient with recurrent meningioma, a brain tumor, to deliver radiation immediately at the time of surgery, targeting residual cancer cells to help prevent recurrence while minimizing harm to healthy tissue.

Newswise: Mentorship Award Honors Desai Sethi Urology Institute Urologist
Released: 21-Mar-2024 9:05 AM EDT
Mentorship Award Honors Desai Sethi Urology Institute Urologist
University of Miami Health System, Miller School of Medicine

Dr. Alan J. Wein’s long history of mentoring students and fellow faculty has been recognized by the Society of Urodynamics, Female Pelvic Medicine, and Urogenital Reconstruction.



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