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Pelvital Announces Advisory Board, Fueling its Mission to Transform the Standard of Care for Urinary Incontinence

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Tuesday, April 2, 2024

EAGAN, Minn., April 2, 2024 /PRNewswire-PRWeb/ -- Pelvital, the women's health MedTech company on a mission to transform the standard of care for urinary incontinence, is proud to announce the formation of its formal scientific and business advisory board. This dynamic team of industry leaders and experts will play a pivotal role in supporting the strategic direction and growth of the organization in its ongoing efforts to expand its reach with clinicians, patients, and payors seeking an effective, accessible, conservative treatment option.

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  • EAGAN, Minn., April 2, 2024 /PRNewswire-PRWeb/ -- Pelvital, the women's health MedTech company on a mission to transform the standard of care for urinary incontinence, is proud to announce the formation of its formal scientific and business advisory board.
  • The seven-person advisory board assembles a wealth of experience and expertise with each member having a proven track record of excellence.
  • Dr. Alpert has taught for many years in entrepreneur programs at U.S. and overseas universities, mentoring students and faculty working in the healthcare industry.
  • Their collective knowledge and experience will be instrumental in guiding Pelvital as we embark on an exciting phase of growth and innovation."

VUNO's First AI-based Prospective Study Results Published in Critical Care

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Monday, September 18, 2023

VUNO announced that the multicenter clinical study paper, which confirms the clinical validity of VUNO Med®-DeepCARS™ through its initial prospective research, has been published in "Critical Care," a leading international journal in intensive care medicine.

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  • VUNO announced that the multicenter clinical study paper, which confirms the clinical validity of VUNO Med®-DeepCARS™ through its initial prospective research, has been published in "Critical Care," a leading international journal in intensive care medicine.
  • In the study published in Critical Care, the VUNO research team conducted a multicenter study using patient data from general wards at four tertiary medical institutions: Seoul National University Hospital, Bundang Seoul National University Hospital, Inha University Hospital, and Dong-A University Hospital, each with varying sizes, locations, and medical environments.
  • The study found that the predictive performance of VUNO Med®-DeepCARS™ had an AUROC score of 0.869, outperforming traditional methods (NEWS 0.767, MEWS 0.756).
  • In this study, VUNO Med®-DeepCARS™ displayed exceptional predictive abilities and adaptability in identifying high-risk patients, even in its first prospective research.

Syntax delivers index universes for Healthcare Innovations and Technology Revolution strategies on SmartTrust® UIT platform

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Monday, May 8, 2023

Syntax ( www.syntaxindices.com ), a leading provider of innovative financial data and technologies, announced today that it has been selected as the index data partner by Hennion & Walsh for the Healthcare Innovations II, Series 1 and Technology Revolution Trust II, Series 1 strategies on its SmartTrust® UIT platform.

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  • Syntax ( www.syntaxindices.com ), a leading provider of innovative financial data and technologies, announced today that it has been selected as the index data partner by Hennion & Walsh for the Healthcare Innovations II, Series 1 and Technology Revolution Trust II, Series 1 strategies on its SmartTrust® UIT platform.
  • These two strategies are among the suite of innovative, theme-based solutions that Hennion & Walsh offers financial advisors to help achieve the investment objectives of their clients.
  • "The value of Syntax as an index provider was immediately apparent to us due to the depth of the team creating the indices and the technology they employ," said Kevin Mahn, Chief Investment Officer of SmartTrust®.
  • “At Syntax, by leveraging our FIS technology, we provide data that is unmatched in its granularity and accuracy,” said Patrick Shaddow, President and CEO.

Former Google Leader Becomes Emerging Black-Founded Tech Start-Up's Lead Angel Investor

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Thursday, October 27, 2022

SAN FRANCISCO, Oct. 27, 2022 /PRNewswire/ -- Former Google and Pinterest senior leader Corinne Drummond becomes emerging start-up company Us In Technology's lead investor.

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  • Corinne Drummond, former Legal Program Manager for the world's leading technology company, and former leader at Pinterest, invests in the emerging startup in support of its efforts to diversify the tech industry.
  • SAN FRANCISCO, Oct. 27, 2022 /PRNewswire/ --Former Google and Pinterest senior leader Corinne Drummond becomes emerging start-up company Us In Technology 's lead investor.
  • Drummond is a former Legal Program Manager for Google, responsible for negotiating strategic deals for various Google products, and served as a senior leader in Pinterest's Legal organization.
  • As such she contributed a considerable investment as part of Us In Technology's (UIT) recent funding rounds.

Us in Technology Announce Investment by Olympic Gold Medalists Sanya Richards-Ross and Lauryn Williams Through Venture Capital Firm Debut Capital

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Thursday, October 13, 2022

MIAMI BEACH, Fla., Oct. 13, 2022 /PRNewswire/ -- Debut Capital company investors and Olympic gold medalists Lauryn Williams and Sanya Richards-Ross, also of "Real Housewives of Atlanta," became the first venture capitalists to invest in fast growing Black- and woman-founded tech hiring platform Us in Technology (UIT).

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  • This, just as the technology startup prepares to release its new job and community platform this Fall.
  • Us in Technology founder and CEO Kendrick Trotter and co-founder Nadya Collins say they're very pleased with the new partnership.
  • "That is where I connected to former Olympic champions Lauryn Williams and Sanya Richards-Ross.
  • The partnership between UIT and Debut Capital marks the first time UIT has partnered with a venture capital firm.

Advisors Asset Management Appoints Bill Wendel Head of Institutional & Alternatives

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Thursday, June 23, 2022

MONUMENT, Colo., June 23, 2022 /PRNewswire/ -- Advisors Asset Management (AAM), a leading investment solutions provider, announced today that Bill Wendel has joined the firm as its Managing Director, Head of Institutional & Alternatives, reporting directly to AAM President & CIO, Cliff Corso. Wendel will spearhead the firm's efforts to design and deliver a number of advisor-friendly products and solutions for alternative investments.

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  • Wendel will spearhead the firm's efforts to design and deliver a number of advisor-friendly products and solutions for alternative investments.
  • "One of the biggest challenges that advisors face in today's market is the search for income and diversification," said Bill Wendel, Managing Director, Head of Institutional & Alternatives at AAM.
  • Our goal is to partner with industry-leading, institutional managers with focused expertise across select income oriented alternative asset classes.
  • Advisors Asset Management, Inc. (AAM) is a SEC-registered investment advisor and member FINRA/SIPC.

NEXT Trucking Appoints Abs Kapur as CEO

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Thursday, January 20, 2022

EL SEGUNDO, Calif., Jan. 20, 2022 /PRNewswire-PRWeb/ -- NEXT Trucking , a freight technology platform and digital marketplace connecting shippers and carriers, today announced the appointment of its new Chief Executive Officer (CEO), Abhishek (Abs) Kapur.

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  • EL SEGUNDO, Calif., Jan. 20, 2022 /PRNewswire-PRWeb/ -- NEXT Trucking , a freight technology platform and digital marketplace connecting shippers and carriers, today announced the appointment of its new Chief Executive Officer (CEO), Abhishek (Abs) Kapur.
  • Kapur previously served as COO of Cognita Asia Holdings, and worked at the Boston Consulting Group earlier in his career.
  • Kapur holds an MBA from the London Business School and a Bachelor of Engineering from the National University of Singapore.
  • NEXT Trucking's Co-Founder and CEO, Lidia Yan, has transitioned day-to-day responsibilities to Kapur who is also joining the company's Board of Directors.

SmartTrust® Hires Ionescu, Promotes McLoughlin, and Launches New Small-Cap Strategy

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Thursday, September 16, 2021

Bob Ionescu joins as a Regional Vice President and external wholesaler for SmartTrust, covering certain defined areas in the states of Colorado, Ohio, Wyoming, Montana, West Virginia, Kentucky, Alabama, Tennessee, and Virginia.

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  • Bob Ionescu joins as a Regional Vice President and external wholesaler for SmartTrust, covering certain defined areas in the states of Colorado, Ohio, Wyoming, Montana, West Virginia, Kentucky, Alabama, Tennessee, and Virginia.
  • "Bob is a seasoned veteran with intimate knowledge of the UIT product and makes an excellent addition to our experienced sales team at SmartTrust," said Matt Wolcott, Chief Operating Officer.
  • Mr. McLoughlin has been an external wholesaler for SmartTrustsince 2013 and covers certain defined areas in the states of New Jersey, Pennsylvania, and Maryland.
  • Series 1 of the new strategy deposited earlier this year on May 13, 2021.

JEOL: Release of Schottky Field Emission Scanning Electron Microscope JSM-IT800(i)/(is) Versions

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Tuesday, August 31, 2021

JEOL Ltd. (TOKYO:6951) (President & COO Izumi Oi) announced that it has developed semi-in-lens versions (i)/(is) which are optimal for the observation of semiconductor devices of the Schottky Field Emission Electron Microscope JSM-IT800 (launched in May 2020), and began selling them in August 2021.

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  • JEOL Ltd. (TOKYO:6951) (President & COO Izumi Oi) announced that it has developed semi-in-lens versions (i)/(is) which are optimal for the observation of semiconductor devices of the Schottky Field Emission Electron Microscope JSM-IT800 (launched in May 2020), and began selling them in August 2021.
  • View the full release here: https://www.businesswire.com/news/home/20210830005228/en/
    Scanning electron microscopes (SEMs) are used in a wide range of fields, such as nanotechnology, metals, semiconductors, ceramics, medicine, and biology.
  • Furthermore, the JSM-IT800 allows for the replacement of the objective lens of the SEM as a module, offering different versions to satisfy various users requirements.
  • A semi-in-lens achieves ultra high resolution by converging electron beams with the strong magnetic field lens formed below the objective lens.

SmartTrust® Launches "New American Economy" UIT Strategy

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Thursday, September 10, 2020

PARSIPPANY, N.J., Sept. 10, 2020 /PRNewswire/ --SmartTrustbrought a new investment strategy called theSmartTrust, New American Economy Trust to market yesterday.

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  • PARSIPPANY, N.J., Sept. 10, 2020 /PRNewswire/ --SmartTrustbrought a new investment strategy called theSmartTrust, New American Economy Trust to market yesterday.
  • This evolution has occurred in areas including technology, commerce, and health care.SmartTrust contends that this already rapid evolution taking place, along with the force of change brought on by the COVID-19 pandemic, will form the basis of the new American economy and, by extension, the new UIT strategy.
  • "Combined with the ongoing revolution in innovation and technology, we feel there's an opportunity for investors to capitalize, so we decided to create and launch the New American Economy Trust strategy."
  • "We are optimistic that this new UIT strategy fromSmartTrustwill be well-received and helpful to investors," added Matthew Wolcott, Senior Vice President.