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Neuro-Oncologist Andrew Brenner, M.D., Ph.D. and Barbara Blouw, Ph.D. Join Plus’ Management Team

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Tuesday, April 9, 2024
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AUSTIN, Texas, April 09, 2024 (GLOBE NEWSWIRE) -- Plus Therapeutics, Inc. (Nasdaq: PSTV) (the “Company”), a clinical-stage pharmaceutical company developing targeted radiotherapeutics with advanced platform technologies for central nervous system (CNS) cancers, today announced that Andrew Brenner, M.D., Ph.D. (Professor-Research, Departments of Medicine, Neurology, and Neurosurgery & S & B Kolitz/CTRC-Zachry Endowed Chair Neuro-Oncology Research, Mays Cancer Center at UT Health San Antonio) has formally joined the Company in a part-time capacity. Dr. Brenner will provide substantial input on the Company’s central nervous system cancer development programs while continuing to maintain his academic practice and laboratory. In addition, Barbara Blouw, Ph.D. joins the Company as Vice President, Clinical Affairs.

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  • Dr. Brenner will provide substantial input on the Company’s central nervous system cancer development programs while continuing to maintain his academic practice and laboratory.
  • In addition, Barbara Blouw, Ph.D. joins the Company as Vice President, Clinical Affairs.
  • Dr. Brenner’s academic work focuses on both clinical cancer management and the development of novel therapies to treat breast and central nervous system tumors.
  • Dr. Brenner has received numerous grants and investigational new drug approvals based on his translational research.

SBA Recognizes 2024 Government Contractors and 8(a) Graduate of the Year

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Friday, April 5, 2024
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These fuzes are used in electro-mechanical rocket, missile, artillery, mortar, and tank devices for the Department of Defense and domestic prime contractors.

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  • These fuzes are used in electro-mechanical rocket, missile, artillery, mortar, and tank devices for the Department of Defense and domestic prime contractors.
  • Cetechs won the 2018 SBA Emerging Leaders Program Graduate Award, the 2019 Arizona Small Business Development Center Success Award, and the 2020 Goldman Sachs Award.
  • The Dwight D. Eisenhower Award for Excellence recognizes other small business prime contractors that have excelled in utilizing small businesses as suppliers and subcontractors within various industries.
  • Additionally, it collaborated with various SBA District Offices, Small Business Development Centers, and APEX Accelerators to educate and network with small businesses.

Notre Dame de Namur University Announces the Appointment of Cherron Hoppes, Ed.D. as Chief Student Experience Officer

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Thursday, April 4, 2024
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Belmont, CA, April 03, 2024 (GLOBE NEWSWIRE) -- Notre Dame de Namur University (NDNU) President, Beth Martin, Ph.D. announced the appointment of Cherron Hoppes, Ed.D.

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  • Belmont, CA, April 03, 2024 (GLOBE NEWSWIRE) -- Notre Dame de Namur University (NDNU) President, Beth Martin, Ph.D. announced the appointment of Cherron Hoppes, Ed.D.
  • Cherron Hoppes started her career in housing and residence life at New Mexico State University (NMSU) and Menlo College.
  • As the Chief Student Experience Officer, she will be serving on the NDNU Cabinet and dedicating 15 hours per week to lead initiatives related to the student experience, from recruiting through post-graduation.
  • “I’m very pleased Cherron Hoppes has joined NDNU as Chief Student Experience Officer,” said Martin.

Scott Monroe Appointed as Vice President of Sales at Encore Semi

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Friday, April 5, 2024
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SAN DIEGO, April 5, 2024 /PRNewswire/ -- Encore Semi, a leading provider of tailored engineering solutions to accelerate projects, improve performance, and reduce risks in the development of next generation System-on-Chip (SoC), electronic subsystems, and intellectual property (IP), is pleased to announce the appointment of Scott Monroe as Vice President of Sales. In this role, Scott will spearhead the company's sales initiatives, leveraging his extensive experience and proven track record in driving strategic growth and fostering client relationships within the semiconductor industry and beyond.

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  • With over 25 years of experience in sales and sales leadership roles, he brings a wealth of expertise in strategic selling, enterprise client engagement, and sales management.
  • "We are thrilled to welcome Scott to our executive team," said Behrooz Abdi, Chief Executive Officer at Encore.
  • In Scott's new role, he will be responsible for developing and executing sales strategies, fostering client relationships, driving revenue growth, and expanding the sales team.
  • "I am honored to join the talented team at Encore and excited to lead the sales efforts during this pivotal time of growth and innovation," said Scott.

Pyxis Oncology Expands Board of Directors with Appointment of Santhosh Palani, Ph.D., CFA

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Wednesday, March 13, 2024
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BOSTON, March 13, 2024 (GLOBE NEWSWIRE) -- Pyxis Oncology, Inc. (Nasdaq: “PYXS”), a clinical stage company focused on developing next generation therapeutics to target difficult-to-treat cancers, today announced the appointment of Santhosh Palani, Ph.D., CFA, to its board of directors, effective March 12, 2024.

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  • BOSTON, March 13, 2024 (GLOBE NEWSWIRE) -- Pyxis Oncology, Inc. (Nasdaq: “PYXS”), a clinical stage company focused on developing next generation therapeutics to target difficult-to-treat cancers, today announced the appointment of Santhosh Palani, Ph.D., CFA, to its board of directors, effective March 12, 2024.
  • “We are thrilled to have Santhosh join the Pyxis Oncology board.
  • Santhosh brings a wealth of business, investment, strategic, and board experience to our team,” said Lara S. Sullivan, M.D., President and Chief Executive Officer of Pyxis Oncology.
  • "I am delighted to join the Board of Directors at Pyxis Oncology at such a pivotal moment in the Company's journey as they anticipate data readouts for their lead ADC program, PYX-201, and their IO program, PYX-106, in 2024," said Dr. Santhosh Palani.

Batteries Plus Partners with Texas A&M University to Recharge Campus Power Solutions

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Thursday, April 4, 2024
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HARTLAND, Wis., April 4, 2024 /PRNewswire/ -- Batteries Plus, the world's premiere partner for businesses, providing a local touch with a national presence, is pleased to announce its continued partnership with Texas A&M University to make available ongoing battery and lighting solutions to multiple universities and agencies within the Texas A&M University System.

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  • Additionally, the brand is available through the locally owned Batteries Plus store, a certified Texas Historically Underutilized Business (HUB) vendor as part of the E&I program.
  • "To be able to work with a university partner like Texas A&M is very exciting for Batteries Plus," said Angie Tuerck, National Account Manager at Batteries Plus.
  • Along with the cost savings, Texas A&M University benefits from reliable and convenient on-hand products and services, plus flexible delivery, with each local Batteries Plus location that each campus works with to provide a local touch.
  • Texas A&M University represents one of 600 community colleges and institutions of higher education in the United States that has a relationship with Batteries Plus to power their campuses.

Texas A&M Hosts Open House Featuring FRITSCH and Horiba Innovations

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Thursday, April 4, 2024
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PITTSBORO, N.C., April 4, 2024 /PRNewswire/ -- FRITSCH Milling & Sizing Inc., in collaboration with Horiba Scientific, is thrilled to announce its partnership with Texas A&M for a dynamic public open house at the cutting-edge Materials Characterization Facility (MCF) and Soft Matter Facility (SOMF) .

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  • PITTSBORO, N.C., April 4, 2024 /PRNewswire/ -- FRITSCH Milling & Sizing Inc., in collaboration with Horiba Scientific, is thrilled to announce its partnership with Texas A&M for a dynamic public open house at the cutting-edge Materials Characterization Facility (MCF) and Soft Matter Facility (SOMF) .
  • Here, groundbreaking research thrives with access to state-of-the-art instrumentation pivotal for studying the surface and interfacial properties of materials.
  • Dive deep into the significance of particle size distribution (PSD) and learn about the transformative capabilities of the FRITSCH ANALYSETTE 28 dynamic image analyzer in material characterization.
  • From lab tours to lunchtime seminars, this open house promises something for everyone eager to explore the frontiers of materials science.

Mercy Names New Chief Legal Officer

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Thursday, March 28, 2024
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ST. LOUIS, March 28, 2024 /PRNewswire/ -- Mercy names Jennifer Brown its new chief legal officer and senior vice president, beginning April 1, 2024.

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  • ST. LOUIS, March 28, 2024 /PRNewswire/ -- Mercy names Jennifer Brown its new chief legal officer and senior vice president, beginning April 1, 2024.
  • "That's why it's imperative we have innovative counsel who can guide Mercy as we enter our third century of care.
  • Jennifer's excellent leadership ability will contribute to Mercy's growth and collaboration efforts while shepherding Mercy through an increasingly complex regulatory environment.
  • Prior to Graphite, Brown served as chief legal officer at Baylor Scott & White Health in Dallas, Texas, and Presbyterian Healthcare Services in Albuquerque, New Mexico, where she had oversight for the legal, risk and compliance departments.

LBA HOSPITALITY AND OM SAI HOSPITALITY CELEBRATE THE GRAND OPENING OF RESIDENCE INN GALVESTON ISLAND

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Wednesday, March 20, 2024
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The opening of the Residence Inn Galveston Island is a significant milestone for LBA as it represents their first collaboration with the owners of Om Sai Hospitality.

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  • The opening of the Residence Inn Galveston Island is a significant milestone for LBA as it represents their first collaboration with the owners of Om Sai Hospitality.
  • This partnership is a natural extension of LBA's existing relationship with Details Hotel Group, also co-owners of Om Sai Hospitality.
  • "Their track record speaks for itself, and it's why Om Sai Hospitality confidently chose LBA as our go-to management partner for this new Galveston Island hotel.
  • Reservations for Residence Inn Galveston Island can be made online at www.marriott.com/hourg or by calling the hotel directly at 409-465-3191.

Delcath Systems Appoints Martha S. Rook as Chief Operating Officer

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Monday, March 18, 2024
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NEW YORK, March 18, 2024 /PRNewswire/ -- Delcath Systems, Inc. (Nasdaq: DCTH) (the "Company" or "Delcath"), an interventional oncology company focused on the treatment of primary and metastatic cancers of the liver, is pleased to announce the appointment of Martha S. Rook as its new Chief Operating Officer (COO).

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  • NEW YORK, March 18, 2024 /PRNewswire/ -- Delcath Systems, Inc. (Nasdaq: DCTH) (the "Company" or "Delcath"), an interventional oncology company focused on the treatment of primary and metastatic cancers of the liver, is pleased to announce the appointment of Martha S. Rook as its new Chief Operating Officer (COO).
  • Martha S. Rook, Ph.D., is an experienced industry leader who brings more than 25 years of academic and industry experience in molecular biology, diagnostics development, biologics process development and biologics manufacturing.
  • She joins Delcath from insitro where she served as a Chief Technical Operations Officer and was responsible for core research services, facilities and laboratory operations, quality and project and portfolio management.
  • "We are thrilled to welcome Martha, a Senior business leader with more than 25 years of experience, to the leadership team," said Gerard Michel, Chief Executive Officer of Delcath.