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Dr. Marvin Caruthers Receives the Inaugural Merkin Prize in Biomedical Technology in a Ceremony at the Broad Institute of MIT and Harvard

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Wednesday, October 4, 2023
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CAMBRIDGE, Mass., Oct. 4, 2023 /PRNewswire/ -- Dr. Richard Merkin, Founder and CEO of Heritage Provider Network, and members of the team at the Broad Institute of MIT and Harvard, awarded Dr. Marvin Caruthers, of the University of Boulder Colorado, the inaugural Richard Merkin Prize in Biomedical Technology in a daylong celebration and gala dinner recognizing Dr. Caruthers' groundbreaking work in synthesizing DNA.

Key Points: 
  • Dr. Caruthers won the inaugural Merkin Prize in Biomedical Technology for developing automated technology for quickly synthesizing DNA that provided essential elements in the development of modern molecular medicine.
  • "I'm so pleased and proud to honor Dr. Caruthers with the inaugural Merkin Prize in Biomedical Technology.
  • The biotech industry would not be what it is today if it weren't for Dr. Caruthers," Dr. Merkin said.
  • The prize was created by the Merkin Family Foundation and is administered by the Broad Institute of MIT and Harvard.

John Merkin Joins Edible® International as Chief Operating Officer

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Wednesday, April 18, 2018
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WALLINGFORD, Conn., April 18, 2018 /PRNewswire/ --John Merkin, whose career spans more than two decades in hospitality and restaurant management positions, has been named COO of Edible International (Edible).

Key Points: 
  • WALLINGFORD, Conn., April 18, 2018 /PRNewswire/ --John Merkin, whose career spans more than two decades in hospitality and restaurant management positions, has been named COO of Edible International (Edible).
  • Most recently, Merkin served as Chief Operating Officer for Popeyes Louisiana Kitchen.
  • "It is incredibly exciting to join Edible at this time," Merkin said.
  • With more than 1,300 franchise locations open or under development worldwide, Edible International, LLC (Edible) is the world's largest franchisor of shops offering creatively designed fresh cut fruit arrangements.