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U. Grant Baldwin, Jr., DBH, to Serve as the New Director of the DBH Program at Cummings Graduate Institute for Behavioral Health Studies

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Friday, February 17, 2023
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TEMPE, Ariz., Feb. 17, 2023 /PRNewswire-PRWeb/ -- Cummings Graduate Institute for Behavioral Health Studies (CGI) is excited to announce that Dr. U. Grant Baldwin, Jr., DBH, has been promoted to the Director of the DBH Program role effective January 3, 2023. Dr. Baldwin previously served as CGI's Assistant Director of Academic programs and faculty member.

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  • Grant Baldwin, Jr., to lead the Doctor of Behavioral Health degree program.
  • TEMPE, Ariz., Feb. 17, 2023 /PRNewswire-PRWeb/ -- Cummings Graduate Institute for Behavioral Health Studies (CGI) is excited to announce that Dr. U.
  • Grant Baldwin, Jr., DBH, has been promoted to the Director of the DBH Program role effective January 3, 2023.
  • Dr. Baldwin is also a healthcare researcher and the Founding Chairman of the American Association of Doctors of Behavioral Health.

Trethera Announces Poster Presentation at the Americas Committee for Treatment and Research in Multiple Sclerosis Annual Meeting

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Tuesday, January 24, 2023
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LOS ANGELES, Jan. 24, 2023 (GLOBE NEWSWIRE) -- Trethera Corporation (“Trethera”), a clinical stage biopharmaceutical company committed to developing novel drugs targeting nucleotide metabolism for the treatment of cancer and autoimmune diseases, announces an upcoming poster presentation at the 8th Annual Meeting of the Americas Committee for Treatment and Research in Multiple Sclerosis (ACTRIMS).

Key Points: 
  • LOS ANGELES, Jan. 24, 2023 (GLOBE NEWSWIRE) -- Trethera Corporation (“Trethera”), a clinical stage biopharmaceutical company committed to developing novel drugs targeting nucleotide metabolism for the treatment of cancer and autoimmune diseases, announces an upcoming poster presentation at the 8th Annual Meeting of the Americas Committee for Treatment and Research in Multiple Sclerosis (ACTRIMS).
  • Dr. Peter M. Clark, of the University of California Los Angeles, will present preclinical research highlighting the use of Trethera’s deoxycytidine kinase (dCK) inhibitor, TRE-515, that suggests a functional role for deoxyribonucleoside salvage and dCK in multiple sclerosis (MS) mouse models.
  • Figure 1: PET scans showing mouse brain before (left) and after (right) MS induction (brain encircled in a dashed white line).
  • Targeting dCK with first-in-class inhibitor TRE-515 is shown to block symptoms across multiple MS mouse models by specifically limiting activated B and CD4 T cell proliferation.

James B. Freedman, Managing Director and Chairman of Intrepid Investment Bankers, to Receive 2023 Horatio Alger Award

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Wednesday, January 18, 2023
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WASHINGTON, Jan. 18, 2023 /PRNewswire/ -- Horatio Alger Association of Distinguished Americans, Inc., a nonprofit educational organization honoring the achievements of outstanding individuals and encouraging youth to pursue their dreams through higher education, today announced that James B. Freedman, managing director and chairman of Intrepid Investment Bankers, has been selected for membership in this prestigious organization. Mr. Freedman joins 12 other exceptional business, civic and cultural leaders from across North America in receiving 2023 honors. For 76 years, the Horatio Alger Award has been annually bestowed upon esteemed individuals who have succeeded despite facing adversities, and who have remained committed to education and charitable efforts in their communities. 

Key Points: 
  • For 76 years, the Horatio Alger Award has been annually bestowed upon esteemed individuals who have succeeded despite facing adversities, and who have remained committed to education and charitable efforts in their communities.
  • He later co-founded a second company, Intrepid Investment Bankers, which in 2018 sold to MUFG, the sixth-largest bank in the world.
  • "Each year, it is our utmost honor to present outstanding leaders who have displayed extraordinary perseverance in overcoming challenges with the Horatio Alger Award," said James F. Dicke II, chairman, Horatio Alger Association and 2015 Horatio Alger Award recipient.
  • For more information about Horatio Alger Association and its Member Class of 2023, please visit www.horatioalger.org and follow the organization on Facebook , Twitter and Instagram .

NewHydrogen reports progress in its quest to lower the cost of producing green hydrogen

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Tuesday, December 20, 2022
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SANTA CLARITA, Calif., Dec. 20, 2022 (GLOBE NEWSWIRE) -- NewHydrogen, Inc. (OTC: NEWH), a developer of a breakthrough technology to produce low-cost green hydrogen, today provided an update outlining corporate milestones and the next steps to establish longer-term commercial viability.

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  • “NewHydrogen has made significant progress towards its goal of developing technologies that lower the cost of producing green hydrogen, accelerating the timeline for large-scale applications in high growth markets,” said Dr. David Lee, NewHydrogen’s CEO.
  • The goal of NewHydrogen’s sponsored research at the University of California Los Angeles (UCLA) is to lower the cost of green hydrogen by eliminating or drastically reducing the use of precious metals in electrolyzers.
  • The scope of the research was later expanded to include hydrogen evolution reaction (HER) catalysts in addition to oxygen evolution reaction (OER) catalysts.
  • The prototype will also serve as a platform for incorporating additional electrolyzer component innovations to be developed by NewHydrogen going forward.

Novadip Biosciences SA Appoints Judy Ashworth, MD, as Chief Medical Officer

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Tuesday, December 27, 2022
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Novadip Biosciences SA (“Novadip” or “the Company”), a clinical stage company developing treatments to regenerate impaired tissue in patients with significant unmet medical needs, today announced the appointment of Judy Ashworth, MD, as Chief Medical Officer of the Company.

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  • Novadip Biosciences SA (“Novadip” or “the Company”), a clinical stage company developing treatments to regenerate impaired tissue in patients with significant unmet medical needs, today announced the appointment of Judy Ashworth, MD, as Chief Medical Officer of the Company.
  • View the full release here: https://www.businesswire.com/news/home/20221227005137/en/
    Judy Ashworth, MD, Chief Medical Officer of Novadip Biosciences SA (Photo: Business Wire)
    “We are pleased to welcome Dr. Judy Ashworth to our executive management team,” said Denis Dufrane, MD, PhD, Chief Executive Officer of Novadip.
  • Dr. Ashworth also serves as the Chief Medical Officer for Harm Reduction Therapeutics, a nonprofit pharmaceutical company developing a low-cost naloxone available product for the OTC market to reduce opioid overdose deaths.
  • “I am elated to join the Novadip team to help advance the clinical development of Novadip’s tissue regeneration product pipeline,” said Dr. Ashworth, MD, Chief Medical Officer of Novadip.

UNITED VAN LINES 46th ANNUAL NATIONAL MOVERS STUDY REVEALS WHERE AND WHY AMERICANS MOVED IN 2022

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Monday, January 2, 2023
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ST. LOUIS, Jan. 2, 2023 /PRNewswire/ -- United Van Lines released the company's 46th Annual National Movers Study today, which indicates Americans continued to move to lower-density areas accelerated by lifestyle preferences such as a career change, retirement and wanting to be closer to family.

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  • ST. LOUIS, Jan. 2, 2023 /PRNewswire/ -- United Van Lines released the company's 46th Annual National Movers Study today, which indicates Americans continued to move to lower-density areas accelerated by lifestyle preferences such as a career change, retirement and wanting to be closer to family.
  • In the Northeastern region of United States, several states – including Rhode Island (66%), Delaware (61%) and Washington, D.C. (59%) – were popular moving destinations in 2022.
  • "Our United Van Lines study and survey offers year-over-year insights into where and why Americans are moving," United Van Lines Vice President of Corporate Communications Eily Cummings said.
  • As a result, the study underscored that Americans are moving from expensive cities to lower-density, more affordable regions."

Susanne L. Ramos, MD, FACOG, is recognized by Continental Who's Who

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Thursday, December 15, 2022
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SANTA BARBARA, Calif., Dec. 15, 2022 /PRNewswire/ -- Susanne L. Ramos, MD, FACOG, is being recognized by Continental Who's Who as a Most Trusted Healthcare Provider for her work in obstetrics and gynecology.

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  • SANTA BARBARA, Calif., Dec. 15, 2022 /PRNewswire/ -- Susanne L. Ramos, MD, FACOG, is being recognized by Continental Who's Who as a Most Trusted Healthcare Provider for her work in obstetrics and gynecology.
  • The doctor completed her residency in OBGYN at Los Angeles County Women's and Children's Hospital University of Southern California.
  • Dr. Ramos provides OB-GYN services to patients at all stages of their lives, from their teenage years through menopause and beyond.
  • She wishes to dedicate this honor to her mentors, Dan Mishell, MD, and Frank Gambedella, MD.

Kellogg's Frosted Flakes® Teams up with Albertsons Foundation to Bring Mission Tiger™ to the 2022 Tony the Tiger® Sun Bowl

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Thursday, December 8, 2022
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BATTLE CREEK, Mich., Dec. 8, 2022 /PRNewswire/ -- Tony the Tiger® and Kellogg's Frosted Flakes® are back in El Paso, Texas at this year's Tony the Tiger® Sun Bowl along with Albertsons Foundation to announce a game-changing donation to kids at Parkland Pre-Engineering Middle School through education nonprofit DonorsChoose. Presented during the Sun Bowl matchup between University of Pittsburgh and No. 18 University of California Los Angeles at noon (MT) on Dec. 30, 2022, the Mission Tiger funds will help the school purchase new equipment and gear for their sports programs, maintenance tools and more for strength training.

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  • Four years later, Tony the Tiger and the Sun Bowl Association are creating more opportunities for kids to play sports locally and beyond.
  • "The Tony the Tiger Sun Bowl was always designed to highlight the game's focus on helping kids play sports.
  • Follow along with Kellogg's Frosted Flakes during the Tony the Tiger Sun Bowl onFacebook,Instagramand TikTokand learn more at MissionTiger.com.
  • Tune in to watch the 2022 Tony the Tiger Sun Bowl on CBS starting at noon MST.

ANNUAL BERGGRUEN PRIZE FOR PHILOSOPHY & CULTURE AWARDED TO JAPANESE PHILOSOPHER KOJIN KARATANI

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Thursday, December 8, 2022
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TOKYO and LOS ANGELES, Dec. 8, 2022 /PRNewswire/ -- Today, the Berggruen Prize Jury announced its selection of preeminent Japanese philosopher and literary critic Kojin Karatani as the winner of the 2022 Berggruen Prize for Philosophy & Culture. The $1 million award is given annually to thinkers whose ideas have profoundly shaped human self-understanding and advancement in a rapidly changing world. Karatani is the first Asian laureate of the Berggruen Philosophy & Culture Prize, a rare thinker whose ideas move across philosophy, literary theory, aesthetics, linguistics, economics, and politics—East and West; past and present. The Berggruen Prize Jury has selected Kojin Karatani for his "radically original contributions to modern philosophy, the history of philosophy, and political thinking—making Karatani's work particularly valuable in the current era of troubled global capitalism, crisis in democratic states, and resurgent but seldom self-critical nationalism."

Key Points: 
  • TOKYO and LOS ANGELES, Dec. 8, 2022 /PRNewswire/ -- Today, the Berggruen Prize Jury announced its selection of preeminent Japanese philosopher and literary critic Kojin Karatani as the winner of the 2022 Berggruen Prize for Philosophy & Culture.
  • Karatani is the first Asian laureate of the Berggruen Philosophy & Culture Prize, a rare thinker whose ideas move across philosophy, literary theory, aesthetics, linguistics, economics, and politicsEast and West; past and present.
  • Not an arm-chair philosopher, Kojin Karatani has actively promoted a modern form of the kind of reciprocity he saw in ancient Ionian culture, which he calls 'associationism,'" said Berggruen Institute Chairman Nicolas Berggruen.
  • Karatani will receive the Berggruen Prize for Philosophy & Culture in Spring 2023 in a celebration to be held in Tokyo, Japan.

ANNUAL BERGGRUEN PRIZE FOR PHILOSOPHY & CULTURE AWARDED TO JAPANESE PHILOSOPHER KOJIN KARATANI

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Thursday, December 8, 2022
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TOKYO and LOS ANGELES, Dec. 8, 2022 /PRNewswire/ -- Today, the Berggruen Prize Jury announced its selection of preeminent Japanese philosopher and literary critic Kojin Karatani as the winner of the 2022 Berggruen Prize for Philosophy & Culture. The $1 million award is given annually to thinkers whose ideas have profoundly shaped human self-understanding and advancement in a rapidly changing world. Karatani is the first Asian laureate of the Berggruen Philosophy & Culture Prize, a rare thinker whose ideas move across philosophy, literary theory, aesthetics, linguistics, economics, and politics—East and West; past and present. The Berggruen Prize Jury has selected Kojin Karatani for his "radically original contributions to modern philosophy, the history of philosophy, and political thinking—making Karatani's work particularly valuable in the current era of troubled global capitalism, crisis in democratic states, and resurgent but seldom self-critical nationalism."

Key Points: 
  • TOKYO and LOS ANGELES, Dec. 8, 2022 /PRNewswire/ -- Today, the Berggruen Prize Jury announced its selection of preeminent Japanese philosopher and literary critic Kojin Karatani as the winner of the 2022 Berggruen Prize for Philosophy & Culture.
  • Karatani is the first Asian laureate of the Berggruen Philosophy & Culture Prize, a rare thinker whose ideas move across philosophy, literary theory, aesthetics, linguistics, economics, and politicsEast and West; past and present.
  • Not an arm-chair philosopher, Kojin Karatani has actively promoted a modern form of the kind of reciprocity he saw in ancient Ionian culture, which he calls 'associationism,'" said Berggruen Institute Chairman Nicolas Berggruen.
  • Karatani will receive the Berggruen Prize for Philosophy & Culture in Spring 2023 at a celebration to be held in Tokyo, Japan.