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Released: 1-Apr-2024 4:05 PM EDT
From Economics to Electrocardiograms, Data Science Projects Get a Boost From New Seed Grants
University of Utah Health

The seven funded projects range from an investigation of the potential benefits of virtual reality-based “nature” experiences for hospital patients, to tools that allow scientists to make full use of huge databases of biomedical information.

   
Released: 1-Apr-2024 1:05 PM EDT
Ochsner Health Nurses Honored by the Louisiana State Nursing Association
Ochsner Health

LSNA selected 40 outstanding nurse leaders 40 years of age and under who exemplify dedication to the nursing profession and demonstrate the qualities of a good leader.

Released: 1-Apr-2024 10:05 AM EDT
UChicago Medicine: NCI renews Cancer Center's premier 'Comprehensive' designation amid 50th anniversary celebration
University of Chicago Medical Center

A 'Comprehensive Cancer Center' is the top U.S. designation for cancer research and treatment facilities recognized by high-quality research that leads to major shifts in cancer care.

Newswise: Prioritizing Tiger Conservation: Tiger Conservation Coalition Holds Virtual Press Briefing on Purpose and Goals 
Of The Sustainable Finance for Tiger Landscapes Conference in Bhutan
Released: 1-Apr-2024 9:05 AM EDT
Prioritizing Tiger Conservation: Tiger Conservation Coalition Holds Virtual Press Briefing on Purpose and Goals Of The Sustainable Finance for Tiger Landscapes Conference in Bhutan
Wildlife Conservation Society

Panelists will announce a new funding target for tigers; focus on the goals of the Bhutan summit; and discuss why the conservation of tigers is key to addressing a wide range of conservation and environmental issues.

Released: 1-Apr-2024 9:00 AM EDT
Canton wins Wayne Bardin International Travel Award
Endocrine Society

The Endocrine Society selected Ana Canton, M.D., Ph.D., as the recipient of its 2024 C. Wayne Bardin, MD, International Travel Award for her outstanding ENDO abstract and her research contributions to the care of patients with pediatric endocrine disorders.

Released: 1-Apr-2024 9:00 AM EDT
Mountainside Medical Center Enhances Behavioral Health Services with Acquisition from Envision Healthcare
Hackensack Meridian Health (Mountainside Medical Center)

Mountainside Medical Center proudly announces the successful acquisition of behavioral health providers from Envision Healthcare. This marks a significant milestone in the hospital’s commitment to meeting the evolving needs of patients and the community.

Released: 1-Apr-2024 8:05 AM EDT
Counseling Awareness Month Honors Professionals Who Foster Mental Health and Wellness
American Counseling Association

At a time when the need for mental health services in the U.S. is higher than ever, counselors play a key role in increasing access to and delivering mental health care.

Newswise: Golden Lion Award For Lifetime Achievement Presented to the Italian-American Scientist Antonio Giordano
Released: 30-Mar-2024 10:05 PM EDT
Golden Lion Award For Lifetime Achievement Presented to the Italian-American Scientist Antonio Giordano
Sbarro Health Research Organization (SHRO)

Award recognizes Giordano for Italian Scientific Excellence in the world and the International Study on the correlation between health and pollution in the Land of Fire in Campania

Newswise: Salisbury University-NASA Space Act Agreement Provides New Opportunities for Students, Workforce Development
Released: 29-Mar-2024 1:05 PM EDT
Salisbury University-NASA Space Act Agreement Provides New Opportunities for Students, Workforce Development
Salisbury University

Salisbury University students have new opportunities to reach for the stars thanks to a Space Act Agreement signed between SU and NASA’s Goddard Space Flight Center. The partnership is expected to provide enhanced experiential learning opportunities for SU students at NASA’s Wallops Flight Facility.

Newswise: KU Cancer Center Researcher Secures $1.4M Grant to Develop Peptide Therapy for Prostate Cancer
Released: 29-Mar-2024 11:05 AM EDT
KU Cancer Center Researcher Secures $1.4M Grant to Develop Peptide Therapy for Prostate Cancer
University of Kansas Cancer Center

Benyi Li, MD, PhD, professor in the Department of Urology and member of The University of Kansas Cancer Center, has received a nearly $1.4 million grant from the U.S. Department of Defense to develop a short peptide-based therapy for prostate cancer patients.

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Released: 29-Mar-2024 11:05 AM EDT
MEDIA ADVISORY: Updates on the Electron-Ion Collider (EIC) at the April APS Meeting
Brookhaven National Laboratory

Scientists designing components and developing the science program for the Electron-Ion Collider (EIC) -- a one-of-a-kind nuclear physics research facility being built in the U.S. -- will present updates on the project at the April 2024 meeting of the American Physical Society (APS).

Newswise: Southland RISE celebrates 5 years of violence prevention and recovery efforts in Chicagoland
Released: 28-Mar-2024 3:05 PM EDT
Southland RISE celebrates 5 years of violence prevention and recovery efforts in Chicagoland
University of Chicago Medical Center

In an anniversary event, the collaborative between UChicago Medicine and Advocate Health Care explored the success of community work and local partnerships.

Released: 28-Mar-2024 11:05 AM EDT
Ochsner Health named to Newsweek’s America’s Greatest Workplaces 2024 for Job Starters
Ochsner Health

This award recognizes Ochsner Health’s commitment to delivering excellence in healthcare in a supportive and inclusive environment, fostering innovation and professional growth.

Released: 28-Mar-2024 11:05 AM EDT
Children’s Hospital Los Angeles Launches Virtual Urgent Care
Children's Hospital Los Angeles

Children’s Hospital Los Angeles has launched Virtual Urgent Care, connecting families with pediatric specialists from California’s #1 children’s hospital without the drive.

Newswise: UNC Wilmington Among Universities Receiving Instruments for PFAS Research
Released: 28-Mar-2024 11:05 AM EDT
UNC Wilmington Among Universities Receiving Instruments for PFAS Research
University of North Carolina Wilmington

UNC Wilmington faculty have been equipped with a cutting-edge instrument from the North Carolina Collaboratory and Thermo Fisher Scientific to advance research on the impact of per- and polyfluoroalkyl substances (PFAS) contamination on the environment and public health.

Released: 28-Mar-2024 10:05 AM EDT
NYU Tandon School of Engineering & AIR COMPANY partner in NASA-supported bid to make sustainable rocket fuel for Earth & Mars
NYU Tandon School of Engineering

AIR COMPANY researchers have joined with Miguel Modestino, director of NYU Tandon's Sustainable Engineering Initiative (SEI), to develop new applications for its AIRMADE™ technology that uses a process similar to photosynthesis to convert CO2 into high-performance fuels and chemicals.

Released: 28-Mar-2024 9:35 AM EDT
Serum Detect Launches with Novel T-Cell Analysis Approach for Cancer Early Detection at AACR
Serum Detect Inc.

The new company, led by a former executive from Foundation Medicine and Gritstone bio, is using advances in T-cell receptor repertoire analysis to reveal previously undetectable signals in standard liquid biopsy samples.

Newswise: UWF Historic Trust partners with DeFuniak Landmarks, promotes historic preservation and enhances community programming
Released: 28-Mar-2024 9:05 AM EDT
UWF Historic Trust partners with DeFuniak Landmarks, promotes historic preservation and enhances community programming
University of West Florida

UWF Historic Trust has announced a partnership with F. Diane Pickett, local emerging author and the president and founder of DeFuniak Landmarks, a nonprofit foundation established to preserve and protect the architectural integrity of homes within the historic districts of DeFuniak Springs.

Newswise: Andrew E. Place, MD, PhD appointed as Dana-Farber/Boston Children’s Cancer and Blood Disorders Center Vice President, Pediatric Chief Medical Officer
Released: 28-Mar-2024 9:00 AM EDT
Andrew E. Place, MD, PhD appointed as Dana-Farber/Boston Children’s Cancer and Blood Disorders Center Vice President, Pediatric Chief Medical Officer
Dana-Farber Cancer Institute

Andrew E. Place, MD, PhD, has been named as Vice President, Pediatric Chief Medical Officer (CMO) at Dana-Farber Cancer Institute (within the Department of Pediatric Oncology) and Boston Children’s Hospital (within the Division of Hematology/Oncology) for the Dana-Farber/Boston Children’s Cancer and Blood Disorders Center.

Released: 28-Mar-2024 8:05 AM EDT
Aster Insights Announces AACR Schedule of ORIEN Presentations
Aster Insights

Aster Insights, the leading provider of scientific and clinical intelligence for oncology discovery, today announced its schedule of research presentations at the American Association for Cancer Research (AACR) annual meeting in San Diego, California, April 5-10, 2024.

Released: 27-Mar-2024 1:05 PM EDT
ACA Awards Recognize Achievement and Excellence in Professional Counseling
American Counseling Association

Counselors from across the United States are being honored for excellence in research, career and humanitarian achievement.

Released: 27-Mar-2024 12:05 PM EDT
FSMB, Intealth, ACGME Establish Advisory Commission to Guide Alternate Pathways for State Licensure of International Medical Graduates
Federation of State Medical Boards (FSMB)

The Federation of State Medical Boards (FSMB), Intealth™, and the Accreditation Council for Graduate Medical Education (ACGME) announced today they have established a new “Advisory Commission on Alternate Licensing Models” to provide guidance on alternative pathways for state licensure of physicians who have completed training and/or practiced outside of the United States. The majority of these physicians are international medical graduates (IMGs), encompassing both foreign nationals and U.S. citizens who completed their medical education and training outside the United States and Canada.

Released: 27-Mar-2024 12:05 PM EDT
$3M Robert Wood Johnson Foundation grant to fund gun violence research
UC Davis Health

UC Davis Health received a $3 million grant to support research by the Black & Brown Collective. The group is studying gun violence that disproportionately impacts marginalized communities.

Newswise: United Kingdom Invests in DOE's Electron-Ion Collider Project to Understand Matter at the Smallest Scale
Released: 27-Mar-2024 10:05 AM EDT
United Kingdom Invests in DOE's Electron-Ion Collider Project to Understand Matter at the Smallest Scale
Brookhaven National Laboratory

The UK Department for Science, Innovation and Technology (DSIT), through the UK Research and Innovation (UKRI) Infrastructure Fund, has announced its commitment to support UK personnel involved in research, development, and major equipment contributions towards the Electron-Ion Collider (EIC).

Released: 27-Mar-2024 10:05 AM EDT
UCI Health celebrates transformational acquisition of four community hospitals
University of California, Irvine

UCI Health, the clinical enterprise of the University of California, Irvine, has completed the acquisition of four hospitals and associated outpatient locations from Tenet Healthcare Corporation.

Released: 27-Mar-2024 10:05 AM EDT
Wake Forest University School of Medicine, Advocate Health and Vysnova Partners Awarded $3.4 Million Contract by CDC to Lead Large-Scale Sexually Transmitted Infection Research Project
Wake Forest University School of Medicine

Wake Forest University School of Medicine, Advocate Health and Vysnova Partners have been awarded a $3.4 million, four-year contract to study HIV, Mpox and other sexually transmitted infections (STIs).

Released: 27-Mar-2024 10:05 AM EDT
United Kingdom Invests in DOE’s Electron-Ion Collider Project to Understand Matter at the Smallest Scale
Department of Energy, Office of Science

The U.S. Department of Energy’s (DOE) Electron-Ion Collider (EIC), a unique international particle collider being constructed to explore the building blocks of matter at the smallest scale, will get a significant boost from colleagues in the United Kingdom (UK).

Newswise: Palliative care leader receives prestigious ASCO Special Award
Released: 27-Mar-2024 10:05 AM EDT
Palliative care leader receives prestigious ASCO Special Award
Dana-Farber Cancer Institute

The American Society of Clinical Oncology (ASCO) recognized Janet L. Abrahm, MD, FACP, FAAHPM, of Dana-Farber Cancer Institute and Brigham and Women’s Hospital, as a recipient of an ASCO Special Award, the Society’s highest honor.

Newswise: Liquid crystal nanoparticles supercharge antibiotics for cystic fibrosis
Released: 26-Mar-2024 5:00 PM EDT
Liquid crystal nanoparticles supercharge antibiotics for cystic fibrosis
University of South Australia

Cystic fibrosis is the most common, life-limiting genetic condition in Australia. It affects the lungs, digestive system, and reproductive system, producing excess mucus, infections, and blockages.

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.



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