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Moleculin Announces Formation of Scientific Advisory Board to Support Development of Annamycin

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Wednesday, May 1, 2024

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HOUSTON, May 1, 2024 /PRNewswire/ -- Moleculin Biotech, Inc., (Nasdaq: MBRX) (Moleculin or the Company), a clinical stage pharmaceutical company with a broad portfolio of drug candidates targeting hard-to-treat tumors and viruses, today announced the formation of its Annamycin Scientific Advisory Board and inaugural appointment of Dr. Martin Tallman.

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Walter Klemp, Chairman and Chief Executive Officer of Moleculin commented, "We continue to be encouraged by the growing body of data Annamycin has demonstrated across our ongoing development programs.
As we continue on our pathway forward, we are pleased to bolster our Annamycin development programs with the formation of this Scientific Advisory Board and add the internationally-renowned knowledge and expertise of Dr. Tallman.
We are committed to advancing our clinical and regulatory strategies toward our next phase of development for Annamycin."
Dr. Tallman added, "The latest preliminary AML data suggest that Annamycin could result in a promising new the treatment for AML.

Citadel Credit Union Appoints New Members to its Board of Directors and Supervisory Committee

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Wednesday, May 1, 2024

EXTON, Pa., May 1, 2024 /PRNewswire/ -- Citadel Credit Union proudly announces the addition of two distinguished members to both its Board of Directors and Supervisory Committee, reflecting its ongoing commitment to strong governance, business evolution and community service.

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EXTON, Pa., May 1, 2024 /PRNewswire/ -- Citadel Credit Union proudly announces the addition of two distinguished members to both its Board of Directors and Supervisory Committee, reflecting its ongoing commitment to strong governance, business evolution and community service.
Jessica Schuler and Madhav Gopal have joined the credit union's Board of Directors, and Crystal Nguyen and Jennifer Frost have been appointed to the Supervisory Committee.
Madhav Gopal transitions to the Board of Directors following eight years on the Supervisory Committee.
Our Board of Directors and Supervisory Committee are unpaid volunteers dedicated to serving our member-owners rather than shareholders.

American Solar Energy Society Announces 2024 Award Winners and Fellow Inductees - Join the Celebration at the SOLAR 2024 Awards Banquet on May 21 in Washington, D.C.

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Wednesday, May 1, 2024

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The 2024 award recipients and fellow inductees have been selected for their remarkable contributions to the solar energy community and their commitment to driving an equitable and far-reaching clean energy transition.

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The 2024 award recipients and fellow inductees have been selected for their remarkable contributions to the solar energy community and their commitment to driving an equitable and far-reaching clean energy transition.
The award winners and fellow inductees will be formally recognized at the ASES Annual Awards Banquet on May 21 from 5:30- 9:00 pm ET at George Washington University in Washington, D.C..
The banquet will coincide with the celebration of ASES's 70th anniversary, marking a seven-decade legacy of leadership in promoting solar energy and sustainability.
"We are thrilled to recognize the exceptional accomplishments of both our award winners and fellow inductees this year," said Jill Cliburn, ASES Awards Chair and a fellow in the Society.

KO Law Opens New Denver Office and Expands Team

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Tuesday, April 30, 2024

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DENVER, April 30, 2024 /PRNewswire-PRWeb/ -- KO Law is proud to announce the opening of its new Denver office at 745 Sherman St. in Golden Triangle, a few blocks from the State Capitol.

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KO Law is proud to announce the opening of its new Denver office at 745 Sherman St. in Golden Triangle, a few blocks from the State Capitol.
DENVER, April 30, 2024 /PRNewswire-PRWeb/ -- KO Law is proud to announce the opening of its new Denver office at 745 Sherman St. in Golden Triangle, a few blocks from the State Capitol.
"We're proud to have a team of highly skilled and tenured attorneys and staff at KO Law who serve as trusted, strategic advisors to our clients," said managing partner Jon Taylor.
KO Law's other office is in downtown Boulder and several team members work remotely as well.

Sara Rouhi joins AIP Publishing as Director of Open Science and Publishing Innovation

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Tuesday, April 30, 2024

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"AIPP has a storied history as researcher-focused non-profit committed to putting science first," Rouhi said. "I'm honored to join a leadership team not only committed to forging an equitable open science path but also deeply invested in building a workplace culture grounded in humility, experimentation, and embracing change. AIPP -- thanks to its cultural transformation and its open science investment -- stands poised to contribute meaningfully and substantively to the furthering of open science globally."

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MELVILLE, N.Y., April 30, 2024 /PRNewswire/ -- AIP Publishing (AIPP) announced today that Sara Rouhi has joined the organization in the new role of Director of Open Science and Publishing Innovation.
AIPP -- thanks to its cultural transformation and its open science investment -- stands poised to contribute meaningfully and substantively to the furthering of open science globally."
Rouhi joins AIP Publishing from Public Library of Science (PLOS) where she was Regional Director, Publishing Development, The Americas.
I'm thrilled that Sara will join us in driving open science innovation that truly benefits the physical sciences community."

SHPE Hosts Inaugural Hill Day to Solve STEM Workforce Shortage with Members of Congress

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Tuesday, April 30, 2024

CITY OF INDUSTRY, Calif., April 30, 2024 /PRNewswire/ -- During its inaugural Hill Day, SHPE (Society of Hispanic Professional Engineers) met with members of Congress from both parties and their senior staff in Washington on April 17 to advocate for investments in STEM education for Hispanics, one of the STEM workforce's largest untapped resources.

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Legislators met with Hispanic students and professionals in STEM on Capitol Hill to discuss plans to boost the United States' STEM talent pipeline.
CITY OF INDUSTRY, Calif., April 30, 2024 /PRNewswire/ -- During its inaugural Hill Day, SHPE (Society of Hispanic Professional Engineers) met with members of Congress from both parties and their senior staff in Washington on April 17 to advocate for investments in STEM education for Hispanics, one of the STEM workforce's largest untapped resources.
A delegation of nearly 70 student and professional members met with 10 members of Congress and the staff of 65 additional legislators, discussing strategies to solve the STEM workforce shortage and meet the increasing demands of STEM industries, emerging technologies and national security interests.
"The STEM workforce is shrinking and the Hispanic population is growing.

Repairify Announces Ben Johnson as Vice President of General Automotive Repair Markets and Launch of asTech Mechanical

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Tuesday, April 30, 2024

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PLANO, Texas, April 30, 2024 /PRNewswire/ -- Repairify , the global leader in remote diagnostics, calibrations, programming, and automotive intelligence for the collision and mechanical repair industries, announces that it has appointed Ben Johnson as Vice President of General Automotive Repair Markets to help lead the company's expansion into the mechanical market.

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PLANO, Texas, April 30, 2024 /PRNewswire/ -- Repairify , the global leader in remote diagnostics, calibrations, programming, and automotive intelligence for the collision and mechanical repair industries, announces that it has appointed Ben Johnson as Vice President of General Automotive Repair Markets to help lead the company's expansion into the mechanical market.
Repairify has chosen Ben Johnson to lead the Business Development and Product Management teams for asTech Mechanical as it enhances its remote OEM solutions to better serve the needs of the general automotive service and repair markets.
Ben Johnson's primary mission at Repairify will be to lead the strategic growth and product development of asTech Mechanical.
This new technology from asTech Mechanical will be available on asTech and other select third-party diagnostic devices starting May 20th.

Implantica Announces Real-World Clinical Data from over 200 Patients treated across five RefluxStop™ Centers in Europe Presented at SAGES in Cleveland

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Tuesday, April 30, 2024

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This highly esteemed conference is the biggest meeting in the world dedicated specifically to gastrointestinal and endoscopic surgery.

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This highly esteemed conference is the biggest meeting in the world dedicated specifically to gastrointestinal and endoscopic surgery.
Some 2,500 SAGES members, representing the world-leading experts in gastrointestinal and endoscopic surgery, attended the SAGES Annual Meeting in Cleveland, Ohio on April 17-20.
It's a credit to the ongoing enthusiasm for RefluxStop™ to see the latest clinical data from five world-renowned European centers of excellence in the treatment of acid reflux diseases, presented at SAGES.
Dr. Forsell goes on to say, "There has been an immense interest and support in RefluxStop™ therapy from the US surgeons and scientific experts.

SHATTERPROOF AND ANTHEM BLUE CROSS FOUNDATION PARTNER TO REDUCE HEALTHCARE STIGMA AROUND A SUBSTANCE USE DISORDER IN CALIFORNIA

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Monday, April 29, 2024

BAKERSFIELD, Calif., April 29, 2024 /PRNewswire/ -- A substance use disorder (SUD) is a complex and often stigmatized health condition that affects countless individuals, families and communities. Stigma against people with a SUD extends beyond individual and interpersonal levels. The Shatterproof Addiction Stigma Index (SASI) found that healthcare professionals hold similar stigmatizing beliefs toward someone with a SUD. Specifically, 65% of healthcare professionals falsely believe that a SUD isn't a chronic disease.

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The Shatterproof Addiction Stigma Index (SASI) found that healthcare professionals hold similar stigmatizing beliefs toward someone with a SUD.
To address addiction stigma among healthcare professionals, Shatterproof, a leading national nonprofit organization dedicated to reversing the addiction health crisis, is teaming up with Anthem Blue Cross Foundation to bring additional learning to the healthcare community, reduce stigma of individuals with substance use disorders (SUDs) and improve quality of care.
The funding for the partnership is through the Anthem Blue Cross Foundation, a philanthropic arm of the Elevance Health Foundation .
"Anthem Blue Cross recognizes the long-standing racial and health inequities in our healthcare system and our society as a whole," said Les Ybarra, president, Anthem Blue Cross Medi-Cal Health Plan.

AANA Presents U.S. Representative Jen Kiggans With National Health Leadership Award

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Monday, April 29, 2024

ROSEMONT, Ill., April 29, 2024 /PRNewswire/ -- (AANA) – The American Association of Nurse Anesthesiology (AANA) recognized U.S. Representative Jen Kiggans (R-VA) as the winner of its National Health Leadership Award for 2024 at its Mid-Year Assembly, April 20-24, in Washington, DC.

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ROSEMONT, Ill., April 29, 2024 /PRNewswire/ -- (AANA) – The American Association of Nurse Anesthesiology (AANA) recognized U.S. Representative Jen Kiggans (R-VA) as the winner of its National Health Leadership Award for 2024 at its Mid-Year Assembly, April 20-24, in Washington, DC.
The National Health Leadership Award was established in 1992 and is presented to individuals working at the federal government level who have made a significant contribution to the formation of national health policy.
Kiggans is a freshman representative, serving Virginia's 2nd Congressional District.
I am honored to receive the AANA National Health Leadership Award and will continue to work across the aisle to pass legislation to improve nursing recruitment, education, and retention."