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ImmunityBio Executive Chairman Dr. Patrick Soon-Shiong to Discuss ANKTIVA® Approval in Fireside Chat at the Annual Conference of the American Urological Association

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Tuesday, April 30, 2024
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“The realization that this transformation of MHC- to MHC+ could rescue exhausted or immune-evaded T cells was the basis of our Cancer Moonshot announced in 2016 .

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  • “The realization that this transformation of MHC- to MHC+ could rescue exhausted or immune-evaded T cells was the basis of our Cancer Moonshot announced in 2016 .
  • I very much look forward to elaborating on the details with Dr. Sam Chang at the AUA conference,” said Dr. Patrick Soon-Shiong.
  • Hosting Dr. Soon-Shiong will be Dr. Sam S. Chang, M.D., Professor of Urology and Chief Surgical Officer of the Vanderbilt Ingram Cancer Center.
  • Dr. Chang was a principal investigator for ImmunityBio’s QUILT 3.032 study, which produced the data on which the FDA approval was based.

Volpara Launches MQSA Compliance Software at the Society for Breast Imaging Symposium

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Thursday, April 11, 2024
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MONTREAL, April 11, 2024 /PRNewswire/ -- Volpara Health Technologies Ltd. (ASX: VHT), a global leader in software for the early detection and prevention of cancer, today debuted a new central, digital destination to manage mammography systems, staff credentials and professional development in support of compliance with the Food & Drug Administration's Mammography Quality Standards Act (MQSA). Volpara® Quiver™ software is featured at the Society for Breast Imaging's (SBI) annual symposium alongside the company's suite of solutions for assessing breast density, mammography quality and evaluating cancer risk.

Key Points: 
  • Volpara® Quiver™ software is featured at the Society for Breast Imaging's (SBI) annual symposium alongside the company's suite of solutions for assessing breast density, mammography quality and evaluating cancer risk.
  • And yet when it comes to demonstrating compliance with MQSA—which has high stakes—mammography centers rely on stacks of binders and manual, repetitive and tiresome processes," says Teri Thomas, Volpara CEO.
  • Quiver set up is auto populated with clinic, mammography system and technologist activity from Volpara® Analytics™ software.
  • To see a Quiver demonstration and Volpara's other latest software advancements for breast centers visit booth #118 at SBI 2024.

SimScale Announces New AI-Powered Automotive Design Features

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Tuesday, April 9, 2024
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SimScale GmbH announced today newly released AI-powered real-time automotive design features.

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  • SimScale GmbH announced today newly released AI-powered real-time automotive design features.
  • View the full release here: https://www.businesswire.com/news/home/20240408211861/en/
    Automotive design simulation of aerodynamics in the SimScale cloud-native simulation platform.
  • Automotive companies use SimScale to design and optimize their products using a broad spectrum of analysis capabilities, including mechanical, thermal, CFD, and electromagnetics.
  • SimScale CEO David Heiny will present live at the Learning Lab on Day 2 (Wednesday) at 9:30 a.m. on Real-Time Automotive Design via a Unified Simulation, Data, and Physics AI Solution—A Case Study.

Carolina Partners with ChristianaCare Gene Editing Institute to Launch CRISPR in a Box™ Kits for High School Science Labs

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Tuesday, March 5, 2024
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Leading school science supplier Carolina Biological Supply Company announced an exclusive partnership with the ChristianaCare Gene Editing Institute to manufacture and distribute an affordable CRISPR in a Box™.

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  • Leading school science supplier Carolina Biological Supply Company announced an exclusive partnership with the ChristianaCare Gene Editing Institute to manufacture and distribute an affordable CRISPR in a Box™.
  • Educators are invited to see downloadable images of the kit components, classroom use and company leaders on the Gene Editing Institute’s website .
  • “Carolina is proud to partner with the Gene Editing Institute to bring cutting-edge biotechnology into the hands of students,” said Mark Meszaros, vice-president, Core Product Management and Innovation, at Carolina Biological.
  • The Gene Editing Institute , a wholly owned subsidiary of ChristianaCare, is a worldwide leader in CRISPR gene editing technology and the only institute of its kind based within a community health care system.

HomeWell Franchising Celebrates Record-Setting Results from 2023

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Thursday, February 15, 2024
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Today, HomeWell released its 2023 franchise development and financial results.

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  • Today, HomeWell released its 2023 franchise development and financial results.
  • 2023 Annual Growth Financial Results:
    “It’s clear that 2023 was a pivotal chapter for us,” said Crystal Franz, CEO of HomeWell Franchising.
  • Building on the success of the Zero-Initial-Franchise-Fee, HomeWell introduced its new conversion initiative in 2023.
  • For more information on HomeWell or to explore franchise opportunities, visit HomeWell Care Services or HomeWell Care Services Franchising .

HomeWell Franchising Elevates Owner Training with LaunchWell, an Innovative Onboarding Program

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Thursday, January 18, 2024
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“LaunchWell builds upon the foundation laid by Learning Lab’s courses by bringing more depth and context,” said Michelle Cone, Senior Vice President of HomeWell’s Training and Brand programs.

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  • “LaunchWell builds upon the foundation laid by Learning Lab’s courses by bringing more depth and context,” said Michelle Cone, Senior Vice President of HomeWell’s Training and Brand programs.
  • “It’s a critical component of our new LMS, integrating practical, real-world applications and allowing for a more engaging experience.
  • However, she emphasizes that LaunchWell’s curriculum and live workshops extend beyond onboarding; they are also available to operating owners as a refresher.
  • We want to address practical topics of interest, bringing owners tried-and-true strategies and industry insights to add to HomeWell’s tools and resources.”

Parkinson's Foundation and CurePSP Announce Partnership for Launch of Special Programming for Healthcare Professionals

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Thursday, September 21, 2023
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NEW YORK and MIAMI, Sept. 21, 2023 /PRNewswire/ -- The Parkinson's Foundation today announced the launch of a partnership with CurePSP on the development of a multi-part educational program geared towards healthcare professionals.

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  • NEW YORK and MIAMI, Sept. 21, 2023 /PRNewswire/ -- The Parkinson's Foundation today announced the launch of a partnership with CurePSP on the development of a multi-part educational program geared towards healthcare professionals.
  • The program focuses on "atypical Parkinsonian syndromes," including: progressive supranuclear palsy (PSP), corticobasal degeneration (CBD) and multiple system atrophy (MSA).
  • "We want to help physicians, nurses, rehabilitation therapists, social workers and other healthcare professionals to better understand distinct needs and care considerations with atypical Parkinsonism."
  • Healthcare professionals can access this new accredited podcast on the Learning Lab.

transcosmos holds an experiential event for the children of its employees at MCM Center Naha

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Thursday, September 21, 2023
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TOKYO, Sept. 21, 2023 /PRNewswire-PRWeb/ -- transcosmos inc. hereby announces that the company held an experiential event for the children of its employees at its MCM Center Naha on Sunday, August 20, 2023. The purpose of the event was to create an opportunity for children to learn about the company and the society where their parents work, and to foster parent-child communication. In addition, transcosmos also offered opportunities for children to learn new technologies, letting them go through the metaverse as well as 3DCG experiential learning sessions. Through bringing these opportunities to experience new technologies both to its employees and their children, transcosmos encourages working parents to strike a good balance between work and parenting, and also helps develop the next generation of young talent. Ultimately, transcosmos aims to achieve the United Nations Sustainable Development Goals (SDGs) Goal 4 Quality Education and Goal 8 Decent Work and Economic Growth.

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  • In addition, transcosmos also offered opportunities for children to learn new technologies, letting them go through the metaverse as well as 3DCG experiential learning sessions.
  • The event was part of transcosmos's initiative towards bringing a bright future for children through an experiential technology learning workshop for families.
  • By offering opportunities for children to expand their imagination and technology skills, transcosmos helps open up future possibilities for children.
  • URL (no translation available): https://manabilab.or.jp
    Today, transcosmos runs its contact center business from four centers located in Naha and Okinawa cities.

HomeWell Franchising, Inc.® Joins Inc. 5000 for a Third Consecutive Year with 138% Three-Year Growth

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Thursday, August 17, 2023
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This year, however, HomeWell moved up the list by an impressive 24.9% after boasting 138% three-year growth in revenue from 2020 through 2022.

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  • This year, however, HomeWell moved up the list by an impressive 24.9% after boasting 138% three-year growth in revenue from 2020 through 2022.
  • HomeWell has also launched a new initiative catering to independent home care agency owners seeking to convert their businesses into a HomeWell franchise.
  • HomeWell has been recognized as a Franchise Business Review Top 100 low investment franchise and an Inc. 5000 company.
  • For more information on HomeWell or to explore franchise opportunities, visit HomeWell Care Services or HomeWell Care Services Franchising .

TurfMutt Foundation Publishes New Science Lesson Plans With USGBC Learning Lab

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Tuesday, June 20, 2023
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ALEXANDRIA, Va., June 20, 2023 /PRNewswire/ -- The TurfMutt Foundation announces ten new lesson plans for students in grades K-8 are now available on the TurfMutt web site and in the USGBC Learning Lab. They are designed as a fun and engaging way for students to learn valuable science lessons in their own backyard, a park or school yard. 

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  • Educational Activities Designed to Help Students in Grades K-8 Learn in Backyards, Schools & Communities
    ALEXANDRIA, Va., June 20, 2023 /PRNewswire/ -- The TurfMutt Foundation announces ten new lesson plans for students in grades K-8 are now available on the TurfMutt web site and in the USGBC Learning Lab .
  • "We're thrilled to add to our vast library of educational materials that help teachers meet the science standards in use today, especially at USGBC's Learning Lab, which makes them available to their network of educators nationwide," says Kris Kiser, President & CEO of the TurfMutt Foundation, which is an official USGBC® Learning Lab Education Partner.
  • The TurfMutt lesson plans are free on TurfMutt.com and available via subscription from the USGBC Learning Lab.
  • Prior TurfMutt lesson plans, created with Scholastic, Discovery Education and Weekly Reader, are also housed on the website at TurfMutt.com.