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Ansa Biotechnologies to Showcase Early Access Customer Success at Upcoming Global Synthetic Biology Conference

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Tuesday, April 30, 2024
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Customers around the world are now taking advantage of these services to develop critical advancements in therapeutics, vaccines, biomanufacturing, agriculture, and more.

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  • Customers around the world are now taking advantage of these services to develop critical advancements in therapeutics, vaccines, biomanufacturing, agriculture, and more.
  • “Ansa is enabling a new wave of innovation in healthcare and life science research,” said Mr. Gammack.
  • The program offers DNA sequences in both sequence-perfect clonal DNA or faster sequence-verified linear dsDNA fragment formats.
  • To learn more about how to participate in the expanded early access program, visit ansabio.com/early-access .

Strayer University Names Dr. Antoinette ‘Toni’ Farmer-Thompson President

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Tuesday, April 30, 2024
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Strayer University, a higher learning institution for working adults, has announced Dr. Antoinette ‘Toni’ Farmer-Thompson as its next president.

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  • Strayer University, a higher learning institution for working adults, has announced Dr. Antoinette ‘Toni’ Farmer-Thompson as its next president.
  • She assumed her role as president on April 30, 2024 and is the first Black woman to hold the position, following the transition of former Strayer University president Dr. Andréa Backman to chief transformation officer at Strategic Education, Inc.
    “We are pleased to have appointed and welcome Dr. Farmer-Thompson as president of Strayer University.
  • “I am honored to serve the wonderful students and faculty at Strayer University as its next president.
  • I want to thank the Strayer University Board of Trustees for entrusting me with this important responsibility,” said Dr. Farmer-Thompson.

PACCAR Elects New Directors

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Tuesday, April 30, 2024
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Mr. Pierre Breber and Mr. Brice Hill have been elected to the PACCAR Inc Board of Directors, effective July 1, 2024, according to Mark Pigott, PACCAR executive chairman.

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  • Mr. Pierre Breber and Mr. Brice Hill have been elected to the PACCAR Inc Board of Directors, effective July 1, 2024, according to Mark Pigott, PACCAR executive chairman.
  • “PACCAR is very pleased that Pierre Breber and Brice Hill will be joining the Board.
  • PACCAR is a global technology leader in the design, manufacture and customer support of high-quality light-, medium- and heavy-duty trucks under the Kenworth, Peterbilt and DAF nameplates.
  • PACCAR also designs and manufactures advanced powertrains, provides financial services and information technology, and distributes truck parts related to its principal business.

YC-Backed Yoneda Labs Raises $4 Million Seed Led by Khosla Ventures to Build Foundation Model for Chemists

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Friday, April 26, 2024
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Yoneda Labs , the Y Combinator startup building a foundation model for chemists working in drug discovery, today announced it has raised $4 million in seed capital from Khosla Ventures, 500 Emerging Europe, 468 Capital, Fellows Fund, and Y Combinator.

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  • Yoneda Labs , the Y Combinator startup building a foundation model for chemists working in drug discovery, today announced it has raised $4 million in seed capital from Khosla Ventures, 500 Emerging Europe, 468 Capital, Fellows Fund, and Y Combinator.
  • “At Yoneda, our vision is to build a foundation AI model that analyzes and predicts what will happen before a chemist has to run their experiment.
  • Yoneda Labs was founded by a group from the University of Cambridge with backgrounds in chemistry, robotics, and machine learning.
  • During their time at YC, the team identified 20,000 chemical reactions to generate proprietary data for their foundation model.

Equinox Hotels Revolutionizes Sleep Tourism with Inaugural Global Sleep Symposium

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Wednesday, April 24, 2024
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Equinox Hotels, renowned for its pioneering approach to high-performance luxury hospitality and sleep-focused innovation, announces the launch of its inaugural Global Sleep Symposium at Equinox Hotel New York on June 19th and 20th.

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  • Equinox Hotels, renowned for its pioneering approach to high-performance luxury hospitality and sleep-focused innovation, announces the launch of its inaugural Global Sleep Symposium at Equinox Hotel New York on June 19th and 20th.
  • This visionary two-day overnight event is set to redefine the landscape of sleep tourism by uniting global experts in sleep health and performance with Equinox Hotel's dynamic programming centered on movement, nutrition, regeneration, and community.
  • The two-day symposium signifies the culmination of years of boundary-pushing sleep innovation, positioning Equinox Hotels as the preeminent nexus for leaders in the sleep industry and enthusiasts alike, to converge, collaborate, and propel the discourse on sleep science and sleep tourism to new heights.
  • The Equinox Hotels Global Sleep Symposium transcends mere discussion; it offers an immersive experience aimed at enhancing every aspect of sleep quality, providing attendees with firsthand interactions to elevate their sleep understanding and practice.

Lyra Health Convenes Global Human Resources Leaders to Promote Workforce Mental Health at Breakthrough 2024

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Tuesday, April 16, 2024
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Lyra Health , the leading provider of innovative Workforce Mental Health solutions for employers, today announced the opening of Breakthrough 2024 , the company’s fourth annual mental health care conference.

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  • Lyra Health , the leading provider of innovative Workforce Mental Health solutions for employers, today announced the opening of Breakthrough 2024 , the company’s fourth annual mental health care conference.
  • Hundreds of human resources and business leaders representing industry-leading organizations join mental health experts to share and learn best practices in promoting workforce mental well-being worldwide.
  • “Lyra’s Breakthrough 2024 conference brings together an extraordinary global community of human resources and benefits leaders who are investing in their people through transformational workforce mental health benefits,” said Sean McBride, Lyra Health’s chief revenue officer.
  • Lyra has facilitated more than 8 million mental health care sessions across the globe, and someone new reaches out to Lyra to receive life-changing mental health care every 67 seconds.

ATRenew Inc. Announces Appointment of New Director

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Friday, April 26, 2024
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Upon the appointment of Mr. Mervin Ye Zhou, the Board consists of eight members: Mr. Kerry Xuefeng Chen, Mr. Yongliang Wang, Mr. Chen Chen, Mr. Mervin Ye Zhou, Ms. Shuangxi Wu, Mr. Jingbo Wang, Mr. Guoxing Jiang and Ms. Rui Zhu.

Key Points: 
  • Upon the appointment of Mr. Mervin Ye Zhou, the Board consists of eight members: Mr. Kerry Xuefeng Chen, Mr. Yongliang Wang, Mr. Chen Chen, Mr. Mervin Ye Zhou, Ms. Shuangxi Wu, Mr. Jingbo Wang, Mr. Guoxing Jiang and Ms. Rui Zhu.
  • Prior to joining JD.com in January 2022, Mr. Zhou was a partner and spent over 10 years at SoftBank China Venture Capital (SBCVC).
  • His appointment marks a significant step in our journey, reflecting our commitment to excellence and strategic growth.
  • We look forward to Mervin's insights and are excited about the future we will build together."

Stanford Medicine Children's Health Welcomes New Chief of the Division of Abdominal Transplantation

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Wednesday, April 24, 2024
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PALO ALTO, Calif., April 24, 2024 /PRNewswire/ -- Marc Melcher, MD , has been appointed the new Chief of the Division of Abdominal Transplantation at Stanford Medicine .

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  • PALO ALTO, Calif., April 24, 2024 /PRNewswire/ -- Marc Melcher, MD , has been appointed the new Chief of the Division of Abdominal Transplantation at Stanford Medicine .
  • In his new role, he oversees all aspects of abdominal transplant programs, including liver, kidney, and small bowel transplantation at Stanford Medicine Children's Health.
  • Dr. Melcher follows Carlos O. Esquivel, MD , who has been Division Chief since 1998.
  • In addition, Dr. Melcher is a professor of surgery at the Stanford School of Medicine and the current Abdominal Transplant Fellowship Director.

Perimeter Platform Announces Bicoastal Expansion with Its Launch into Florida

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Tuesday, April 23, 2024
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BERKELEY, Calif. , April 23, 2024 /PRNewswire-PRWeb/ -- Perimeter, the all-risk solution to addressing the challenges faced by emergency managers and first responders during day-to-day operations and disasters, announced today that it has executed an agreement to add Walton County, Florida to its emergency management platform, which currently operates in California and Nevada.

Key Points: 
  • Perimeter empowers emergency management professionals and first responders to focus on the most important aspects of disaster response and recovery: life safety and streamlined communication.
  • "We're thrilled and excited to be expanding the groundbreaking technology we have developed with Perimeter into other parts of the country," said Van Riviere, Chief Operating Officer, Perimeter Platform.
  • Using the Perimeter platform will help our residents, visitors, and first responders stay informed on daily road conditions and emergency situations.
  • The Perimeter Platform aids public safety by making critical information like evacuation notices, road closures, and shelter locations available on its user-friendly county map.

The Inner Circle Acknowledges Craig F. Ashton as a Top Pinnacle Life Professional

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Monday, April 22, 2024
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FAIR OAKS, Calif., April 22, 2024 /PRNewswire/ -- Prominently featured in The Inner Circle, Craig F. Ashton is acknowledged as a Top Pinnacle Life Professional for his contributions to the field of Law.

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  • FAIR OAKS, Calif., April 22, 2024 /PRNewswire/ -- Prominently featured in The Inner Circle, Craig F. Ashton is acknowledged as a Top Pinnacle Life Professional for his contributions to the field of Law.
  • He then attended Pepperdine University School of Law where he received a Doctor of Jurisprudence.
  • The attorney has seen extraordinary success specializing in Personal Injury, winning hundreds of millions of dollars in injury settlements, awards, judgments, and jury verdicts.
  • Mr. Ashton would like to dedicate this honor to his wife of 12 years, Tanya, and his brother Scott Randall Ashton, for their tremendous support.