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Dr. Peter Hotez Named To TIME's Inaugural TIME100 Health List of the 100 Most Influential People in Global Health this Year

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Thursday, May 2, 2024
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The full list and related tributes appear in the May 13, 2024 issue of TIME, available on newsstands on Friday, May 3, and now at time.com/time100health .

Key Points: 
  • The full list and related tributes appear in the May 13, 2024 issue of TIME, available on newsstands on Friday, May 3, and now at time.com/time100health .
  • "I'm grateful for the TIME100 Health 2024 recognition, particularly for our low-cost vaccines for neglected diseases and global health, as well as my efforts to counter rising antivaccine and antiscience activism," said Dr. Hotez.
  • The list recognizes the impact, innovation, and achievement of the world's most influential individuals in health.
  • Dr. Hotez is an elected member of the National Academy of Medicine and American Academy of Arts and Sciences and the author of several books.

TIME Selects ALZpath Co-Founder Dr. Venkat Shastri As Inaugural Member of Time100 Health Ranking

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Thursday, May 2, 2024
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CARLSBAD, Calif., May 2, 2024 /PRNewswire/ -- ALZpath, Inc., a leading developer of innovative diagnostic tools and solutions for Alzheimer's disease and related dementias, announced today that TIME Magazine has named ALZpath's Co-Founder and CEO, Venkat Shastri, PhD, to the inaugural TIME100 Health list. This annual list recognizes the impact, innovation, and achievement of 100 of the world's most influential individuals who most impacted global health this year. 

Key Points: 
  • This annual list recognizes the impact, innovation, and achievement of 100 of the world's most influential individuals who most impacted global health this year.
  • Dr. Shastri co-founded ALZpath with Eric Reiman, MD and Jerre Stead, driven by a mission to transform the diagnosis, treatment and management of Alzheimer's disease.
  • "I am honored to be listed among TIME100's health leaders and applaud their dedication to enhancing healthcare outcomes around the world," said Venkat Shastri, PhD, Co-Founder and CEO of ALZpath.
  • The test, known as ALZpath Dx, is currently available as a laboratory developed test (LDT) for clinical diagnostic use and clinical trials.

TIME Reveals the Inaugural TIME100 Health List of the World's Most Influential People in Health

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Thursday, May 2, 2024
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--See the complete 2024 TIME100 Health list: time.com/time100health --See the TIME100 Health cover featuring an illustration by Peter Greenwood for TIME: https://bit.ly/3Uojcso 

Key Points: 
  • NEW YORK, May 2, 2024 /PRNewswire/ -- Today, TIME reveals the inaugural TIME100 Health list recognizing the 100 most influential individuals in health.
  • Health innovation, like this list, reflects humanity at its best: people using all their resourcefulness and ingenuity to help one another live better….
  • The youngest individual recognized on the inaugural TIME100 Health list is 28-year-old Dale Whelehan, CEO of Four Day Week Global.
  • See the full 2024 TIME100 Health list here: time.com/time100health
    TIME will convene the TIME100 Impact Dinner: Leaders Shaping the Future of Health to spotlight an array of leaders including those featured on the new TIME100 Health list of 100 individuals on May 13th in New York City.

Potential secures additional $2M to drive AI-powered terrain perception technologies to market

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Thursday, May 2, 2024
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This builds on two previous seed round commitments, for a total of $8.5M raised since May 2020.

Key Points: 
  • This builds on two previous seed round commitments, for a total of $8.5M raised since May 2020.
  • The latest funding will be used to drive commercialization of Potential's AI-powered perception solutions in automotive, powersports, mining and defense sectors, following years of intensive R&D.
  • This software platform uses forward-facing sensors (such as cameras) to interpret terrain shape, incline gradient, surface type, obstacles and more.
  • Unlike today's driver assistance systems, which rely on reactive technologies, Potential enables proactive control in advance of reaching hazards.

Potential secures additional $2M to drive AI-powered terrain perception technologies to market

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Thursday, May 2, 2024
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FREDERICTON, NB, May 2, 2024 /PRNewswire/ -- Potential (Potential Motors Inc), a Canadian automotive technology company developing advanced driver assistance systems for off-road environments, has today announced that it has raised $2M CAD in a successful seed round extension. This builds on two previous seed round commitments, for a total of $8.5M raised since May 2020.

Key Points: 
  • This builds on two previous seed round commitments, for a total of $8.5M raised since May 2020.
  • The latest funding will be used to drive commercialization of Potential's AI-powered perception solutions in automotive, powersports, mining and defense sectors, following years of intensive R&D.
  • This software platform uses forward-facing sensors (such as cameras) to interpret terrain shape, incline gradient, surface type, obstacles and more.
  • Unlike today's driver assistance systems, which rely on reactive technologies, Potential enables proactive control in advance of reaching hazards.

Emeritus Claims Top Spot on TIME Magazine's 'World's Top EdTech Companies of 2024' Ranking

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Tuesday, April 30, 2024
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MUMBAI, India, April 30, 2024 /PRNewswire/ -- Emeritus, a global leader in delivering accessible and affordable high-quality education, has been ranked as the number one EdTech Company in the world by TIME Magazine's inaugural "World's Top EdTech Companies of 2024" ranking. This recognition recognises Emeritus's significant impact on the global education landscape and its commitment to providing high-quality online education.

Key Points: 
  • This recognition recognises Emeritus's significant impact on the global education landscape and its commitment to providing high-quality online education.
  • Emeritus Ranked #1 on TIME Magazine's 'World's Top EdTech Companies of 2024' Ranking.
  • The top ranking highlights Emeritus's remarkable growth and impact through its continuous innovation in the high-quality online education landscape across the globe.
  • Emeritus witnessed a staggering 75% growth over the previous year – setting the company far ahead of its peers.

Emeritus Claims Top Spot on TIME Magazine's 'World's Top EdTech Companies of 2024' Ranking

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Tuesday, April 30, 2024
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MUMBAI, India, April 30, 2024 /PRNewswire/ -- Emeritus, a global leader in delivering accessible and affordable high-quality education, has been ranked as the number one EdTech Company in the world by TIME Magazine's inaugural "World's Top EdTech Companies of 2024" ranking. This recognition recognises Emeritus's significant impact on the global education landscape and its commitment to providing high-quality online education.

Key Points: 
  • This recognition recognises Emeritus's significant impact on the global education landscape and its commitment to providing high-quality online education.
  • The top ranking highlights Emeritus's remarkable growth and impact through its continuous innovation in the high-quality online education landscape across the globe.
  • Emeritus witnessed a staggering 75% growth over the previous year – setting the company far ahead of its peers.
  • This top spot from TIME Magazine comes right after Emeritus's success story recently became a case study by the Harvard Business School .

Admiral William McRaven to Keynote 2024 BIO Convention

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Tuesday, April 30, 2024
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WASHINGTON, April 30, 2024 /PRNewswire/ -- As recent global events have demonstrated, the world has become more challenging and American leadership is needed more at home and abroad than ever before, and that includes maintaining U.S. dominance in biotechnology innovation. Retired U.S. Navy four-star admiral, Navy SEAL, University Chancellor, best-selling author and world-renowned authority of leadership, William McRaven, will keynote the 2024 BIO International Convention, Wednesday, June 5, in San Diego. Admiral McRaven will be interviewed by John Crowley, CEO of the Biotechnology Innovation Organization (BIO) about the challenge of global events today and the implications for biotechnology as a national security imperative. McRaven will also share his insights on essential elements of leadership in managing complex organizations.

Key Points: 
  • Retired U.S. Navy four-star admiral, Navy SEAL, University Chancellor, best-selling author and world-renowned authority of leadership, William McRaven, will keynote the 2024 BIO International Convention, Wednesday, June 5, in San Diego.
  • Admiral McRaven will be interviewed by John Crowley, CEO of the Biotechnology Innovation Organization (BIO) about the challenge of global events today and the implications for biotechnology as a national security imperative.
  • The Convention will take place at the San Diego Convention Center from June 3 – 6, 2024.
  • Admiral William H. McRaven is a retired U.S. Navy Four-Star admiral and the former Chancellor of the University of Texas System.

Yellowbrick Named Top EdTech Company in North America by TIME and Statista

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Monday, April 29, 2024
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NEW YORK, April 29, 2024 /PRNewswire-PRWeb/ -- Yellowbrick (www.yellowbrick.co), a pioneer in creative education and career exploration, today announced it has been recognized as the top EdTech company in North America and ranked #6 globally in the inaugural "World's Top EdTech Companies 2024" list by TIME and Statista. This recognition underscores Yellowbrick's impact and commitment to reshaping learning through innovation.

Key Points: 
  • Yellowbrick Tops North American EdTech Rankings, Secures Global Top 10 Position
    NEW YORK, April 29, 2024 /PRNewswire-PRWeb/ -- Yellowbrick ( www.yellowbrick.co ), a pioneer in creative education and career exploration, today announced it has been recognized as the top EdTech company in North America and ranked #6 globally in the inaugural "World's Top EdTech Companies 2024" list by TIME and Statista.
  • Yellowbrick's ascent to the top of the North American EdTech market reflects its unmatched ability to merge creative and career-oriented education built in collaboration with top-tier brands and professionals.
  • "We are honored to be recognized by TIME and Statista as the leading EdTech company in North America and one of the top worldwide," said Yellowbrick CEO Rob Kingyens.
  • In the coming year, the company plans to introduce new courses and partnerships that further its impact and extend its reach.

Cegedim achieves solid growth in first quarter 2024

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Thursday, April 25, 2024
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On February 15, 2024, Cegedim Santé acquired Visiodent, a leading provider of management solutions for dental practices and health clinics in France.

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  • On February 15, 2024, Cegedim Santé acquired Visiodent, a leading provider of management solutions for dental practices and health clinics in France.
  • Visiodent generated revenue of c.€10 million in 2023 and began contributing to Cegedim Group’s consolidation scope on March 1, 2024.
  • Based on the currently available information, the Group expects 2024 like-for-like revenue(1) growth to be in the range of 5-8% relative to 2023.
  • WEBCAST IN ENGLISH ON APRIL 25, 2024, AT 6:15 PM (PARIS TIME)
    The webcast is available at: www.cegedim.fr/webcast
    The Q1 2024 revenue presentation is available on the website:
    The Audit Committee met on April 25, 2024.