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Final Call To Apply For The 2022 Biocodex Microbiota Foundation $50,000 U.S. Research Grant

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Monday, September 26, 2022
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BEDMINSTER, N.J.,  September 26, 2022 /PRNewswire-PRWeb/ -- With the submission deadline approaching, the Biocodex Microbiota Foundation is calling for final grant applications from early-career investigators studying gut microbiota in human health and disease, including Covid-19, sleep disorders, the brain-gut axis and other evolving gut health research. The $50,000 research grant, now in its 6th year, is juried by a panel of medical and scientific experts in the field and can be applied to a new or existing study. The application can be downloaded here and deadline for entry is October 1, 2022, 5PM EST.

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  • This is the sixth consecutive year the Biocodex Microbiota Foundation has awarded the $50,000 US grant, which aims to advance research and understanding of human microbiota.
  • Other Biocodex Microbiota Foundation $50,000 grant recipients include:
    The Biocodex Microbiota Foundation's annual call for grant applications is part of a multi-year research initiative to recognize the interaction between microbiota and different pathologies.
  • To learn more information about Biocodex Microbiota Foundation and the 2022 US grant program, click here .
  • About the Biocodex Microbiota Foundation:
    The Biocodex Microbiota Foundation's mission is to support research into microbiota and its interaction with various pathologies.

Latham & Watkins Expands Real Estate Practice in Los Angeles

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Monday, September 19, 2022
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LOS ANGELES, Sept. 19, 2022 /PRNewswire/ -- Latham & Watkins LLP1 is pleased to announce that Matthew Friedrich has joined the firm's Los Angeles office as a partner in the Real Estate Practice and member of the Corporate Department. Friedrich represents private equity investors, operators, and developers on a range of complex commercial real estate transactions and financings.

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  • Matthew Friedrich brings diverse experience advising private and institutional real estate investors, developers, and operators in commercial real estate transactions.
  • LOS ANGELES, Sept. 19, 2022 /PRNewswire/ -- Latham & Watkins LLP1 is pleased to announce that Matthew Friedrich has joined the firm's Los Angeles office as a partner in the Real Estate Practice and member of the Corporate Department.
  • "Matt is a welcome addition to Latham, our Los Angeles office, and the West Coast region," said Larry Seymour, Office Managing Partner in Los Angeles.
  • "His experience with complex real estate transactions integrates seamlessly with Latham's offerings and our extensive REITs Industry Group, and his presence on the West Coast further strengthens our position as a premier full-service real estate practice."

Smile Expert Dr. Joshua Ghiam Joins Exclusive Haute Beauty Network

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Saturday, September 17, 2022
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LOS ANGELES, Sept.16, 2022 /PRNewswire-PRWeb/ -- Dr. Joshua Ghiam is a California native who attended the University of California Los Angeles (UCLA) and received his undergraduate degree in Psychology. He attended the prestigious University of Southern California (USC), where he received his Doctor of Dental Surgery D.D.S. degree and graduated at the top of his class with honors.

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  • Dr. Joshua Ghiam joins Haute Beauty Network as a smile expert representing the Los Angeles market.
  • Haute Beauty is affiliated with the luxury lifestyle publication Haute Living.
  • As a section of Haute Living magazine, Haute Beauty covers the latest advancements in beauty and wellness, providing readers with expert advice on aesthetic and reconstructive treatments through its network of acclaimed doctors and beauty experts.
  • For more about Haute Beauty, visit https://hauteliving.com/hautebeauty/
    Brooke Klaiman, Haute Beauty by Haute Living, 5612122126, [email protected]

Huron Names Kristen Bruner New Chief Human Resources Officer

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Friday, September 16, 2022
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Global professional services firm Huron (NASDAQ: HURN) today announced that Kristen Bruner has joined the company as chief human resources officer (CHRO) and corporate vice president and will serve on its executive team.

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  • Global professional services firm Huron (NASDAQ: HURN) today announced that Kristen Bruner has joined the company as chief human resources officer (CHRO) and corporate vice president and will serve on its executive team.
  • In this role, Bruner will lead Hurons global human resources organization and drive the firms strategic people goals, including advancing its culture, compensation and benefits, and leadership development programs as well as diversity, equity, inclusion, and belonging initiatives.
  • View the full release here: https://www.businesswire.com/news/home/20220916005346/en/
    Prior to joining Huron, Bruner spent 18 years with The Boeing Company and most recently served as the chief human resources and communications officer for W.L.
  • This is an exciting time to join the Huron team and Im honored to serve as its next CHRO, said Kristen Bruner.

Zayo Customer Pac-12 Wins IDC Future of Digital Infrastructure North America Award

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Friday, September 16, 2022
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Zayo Group Holdings, Inc. , a leading global communications infrastructure platform, is proud to announce its network partner, Pac-12 Networks , was recognized as a winner of the Future Enterprise Best in Future of Digital Infrastructure North America Award at IDC , the premier global provider of market intelligence and advisory services.

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  • Zayo Group Holdings, Inc. , a leading global communications infrastructure platform, is proud to announce its network partner, Pac-12 Networks , was recognized as a winner of the Future Enterprise Best in Future of Digital Infrastructure North America Award at IDC , the premier global provider of market intelligence and advisory services.
  • This award recognizes organizations that are leaders in using digital infrastructure to transform their business, engage customers and employees, and accelerate business innovation.
  • Zayo's Dedicated Internet Access (DIA) network is used as the primary Internet Service Provider (ISP) at Pac-12 Networks corporate headquarters.
  • Zayo owns and operates a Tier 1 IP backbone spanning 134,000 miles across North America and Europe.

Educators in Nation's Largest School Systems Speak Out in New Documentary about Impact of Culture War on America's Children

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Friday, September 16, 2022
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ATLANTA, Sept. 16, 2022 /PRNewswire-PRWeb/ -- Now available for streaming and download, the documentary Defining US: Children at the Crossroads of Change takes viewers inside the nation's largest school systems to share the untold stories of educators and students at the center of a culture war in America's schools. The battle affects over 3,000,000 educators and over 50,000,000 students, potentially having the most harmful impact on students of color who are now a majority of America's youth.

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  • ATLANTA, Sept. 16, 2022 /PRNewswire-PRWeb/ -- Now available for streaming and download, the documentary Defining US: Children at the Crossroads of Change takes viewers inside the nation's largest school systems to share the untold stories of educators and students at the center of a culture war in America's schools.
  • The battle affects over 3,000,000 educators and over 50,000,000 students, potentially having the most harmful impact on students of color who are now a majority of America's youth.
  • The film gained momentum over the summer through private screenings in Los Angeles, Washington D.C., Atlanta, New York City, and other communities across the nation.
  • Defining US is a non-partisan documentary that tells the unheard stories of teachers and students inside the nation's largest school systems who are most impacted by the culture war in our nation's schools.

MAI Capital Management Adds Justin Bass to Bolster its Sports + Entertainment Division

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Wednesday, September 14, 2022
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MAI Capital Management, LLC (MAI), a registered investment adviser specializing in comprehensive investment and financial planning for high-net-worth individuals, families, professional athletes and entertainers, has appointed Justin Bass as Managing Director in the MAI Sports + Entertainment division.

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  • MAI Capital Management, LLC (MAI), a registered investment adviser specializing in comprehensive investment and financial planning for high-net-worth individuals, families, professional athletes and entertainers, has appointed Justin Bass as Managing Director in the MAI Sports + Entertainment division.
  • Bass will provide comprehensive wealth strategies and financial plans for the firms professional athlete and entertainment clients.
  • MAI has decades of experience in meeting the financial needs and lifestyle goals of athletes and entertainers, said Bass.
  • Aligning with MAI will allow me to amplify my impact for MAI clients, and I am excited for whats to come.

Clearinghouse CDFI Announces Four New Board of Directors Members

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Wednesday, September 14, 2022
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LAKE FOREST, Calif., Sept. 14, 2022 /PRNewswire-PRWeb/ -- Clearinghouse Community Development Financial Institution (Clearinghouse CDFI) announced today the addition of four new members to the company's Board of Directors. The members include: Lindsay Lawrence—Executive Vice President & COO of First Foundation Bank; Sherri Scott—Senior Executive Vice President, Director of ESG & Corporate Responsibility at Pacific Premier Bank; Kandy Hung—Managing Director, Syndications of East West Bank; and Gregory C. Scott—President & CEO of Community Action Partnership of OC.

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  • Clearinghouse Community Development Financial Institution announced today the addition of four new members to the company's Board of Directors.
  • LAKE FOREST, Calif., Sept. 14, 2022 /PRNewswire-PRWeb/ -- Clearinghouse Community Development Financial Institution (Clearinghouse CDFI) announced today the addition of four new members to the company's Board of Directors.
  • "We are pleased to welcome our new Board members, all of whom will help strengthen our mission of creating economic opportunities in underserved communities," said Douglas Bystry, President/CEO of Clearinghouse CDFI.
  • Clearinghouse CDFI loans have also created/retained 24,329 student spaces and 10,100 units of affordable, student, and shelter housing since inception.

USC Quarterback Caleb Williams Teams Up with National "Seize the Awkward" Campaign to Support Young Adults' Mental Health

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Wednesday, September 7, 2022
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LOS ANGELES, Sept. 7, 2022 /PRNewswire/ -- Today, the Seize the Awkward campaign released a new public service advertisement (PSA) featuring star quarterback Caleb Williams encouraging young people to check in with their peers and have open conversations about their mental health.

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  • Starring Caleb Williams, the spot highlights the real experiences of the student-athlete and his fellow students about how talking with friends about their mental health made an impact.
  • AFSP thanks Caleb Williams and the USC team for creating the video and encouraging young people to continue supporting each other and staying connected.
  • For resources and conversation starters to talk with friends about mental health, young adults can visit SeizeTheAwkward.org and follow @SeizeTheAwkward on Instagram.
  • We're partnering with high schools and colleges to strengthen their mental health, substance misuse, and suicide prevention programs and systems.

Wedbush Securities Welcomes David C. Smith to Expanding Pasadena Office

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Wednesday, September 7, 2022
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The veteran wealth management team represent Wedbushs commitment to further expansion of the firms Pasadena branch office since its founding in 2021 by Branch Manager, Andrew Hutcheson.

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  • The veteran wealth management team represent Wedbushs commitment to further expansion of the firms Pasadena branch office since its founding in 2021 by Branch Manager, Andrew Hutcheson.
  • Prior to joining Wedbush Securities, David spent the past 12 years as SVP of Investments and an active member of the Leadership Council at Hilltop Securities, the previous 16 years serving as Vice President and Head of Retirement Department with M.L.
  • We couldnt be happier to be a part of Wedbushs growth in Pasadena, stated David Smith.
  • Wedbush Securities is the largest subsidiary of Wedbush Financial Services.