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Unlearn Appoints Arman Sabbaghi, Ph.D. as Head of Biostatistics Research

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Thursday, January 12, 2023
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Unlearn®, the only artificial intelligence (AI) company developing prognostic digital twins to run smaller, faster clinical trials, today announced that Arman Sabbaghi, Ph.D. has been appointed Head of Biostatistics Research.

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  • Unlearn®, the only artificial intelligence (AI) company developing prognostic digital twins to run smaller, faster clinical trials, today announced that Arman Sabbaghi, Ph.D. has been appointed Head of Biostatistics Research.
  • In this role, he will lead the company’s research and development activities to develop novel clinical trial applications that capitalize on the unique value of prognostic digital twins to reimagine the clinical trial for the 21st century.
  • “We are pleased to welcome Arman to the Unlearn team.
  • Arman earned a Masters and Ph.D. in Statistics from Harvard University and BS in Mathematics (with Honors) and Mathematical Statistics from Purdue University.

Fifty Environmental & Public Interest Groups Back Newsom's Special Session Bid To Cap Oil Refiner Windfall Profits In Letter To Leadership

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Tuesday, October 18, 2022
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LOS ANGELES, Oct. 18, 2022 /PRNewswire/ -- Fifty environmental and public interest groups wrote legislative leaders to back Governor Gavin Newsom's call for a special legislative session to establish a cap on record California oil refiner profits.

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  • LOS ANGELES, Oct. 18, 2022 /PRNewswire/ -- Fifty environmental and public interest groups wrote legislative leaders to back Governor Gavin Newsom's call for a special legislative session to establish a cap on record California oil refiner profits.
  • "As you know, California gas prices at the pump have reached stratospheric levels approaching $7 a gallon in some places.
  • Only the legislature can answer the Governor's call with a windfall profits tax that takes back the unreasonable profits oil refiners have been making off Californians' pain at the pump," the group wrote.
  • The letter breaks down California's environmental taxes and fees to refute refiner claims that they are the reason for stratospheric prices at the pump.

Jean Opsomer to Receive American Statistical Association 2022 Founders Award

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Thursday, August 4, 2022
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ROCKVILLE, Md., Aug. 4, 2022 /PRNewswire-PRWeb/ -- Jean Opsomer, Ph.D., a Westat Vice President and Statistical Fellows Committee Co-Chair, will be honored with the 2022 American Statistical Association (ASA) Founders Award for his distinguished service to and impact on the association. A Fellow of the ASA, Dr. Opsomer has been a stalwart leader for its mission, serving many key roles on committees over the years, including currently as Chair of the Survey Research Methods Section.

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  • ROCKVILLE, Md., Aug. 4, 2022 /PRNewswire-PRWeb/ -- Jean Opsomer, Ph.D. , a Westat Vice President and Statistical Fellows Committee Co-Chair, will be honored with the 2022 American Statistical Association (ASA) Founders Award for his distinguished service to and impact on the association.
  • The Founder's Award recognizes Dr. Opsomer's service in a leadership capacity to ASA over the past 20+ years.
  • The award will be presented Tuesday evening August 9, 2022, at the Joint Statistical Meetings (JSM) , which is being held August 6-11, 2022, in Washington, DC.
  • Dr. Opsomer is a Fellow of the Institute of Mathematical Statistics and an Elected Member of the International Statistical Institute.

Facing 2022 Crises, New Lights Shine to Empower Citizens, National Charity Unveils Food and Housing Relief

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Monday, December 27, 2021
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"Food and housing punctuate our mission to create a new Participatory Direct Democracy," Les Fettig, Managing Director, explained.

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  • "Food and housing punctuate our mission to create a new Participatory Direct Democracy," Les Fettig, Managing Director, explained.
  • Participantscan reduce the cost of food supplies by 30% on average under Mandate's grocery wholesaler agreement, offering comfort to families at budgetary breaking points.
  • Mandate interventions seek to forestall dispossessions with customized bridge loans and refinance options, bringing hope for families facing upheavals as support programs expire or fall short.
  • How to Qualify for Relief Programs:
    To become a Mandate Democracy Citizen, applications can come from individuals, or from Civic and Faith-based groups sponsoring them.

Dr. Lisa Davis, PHD Joins the South Beach Wine & Food Festival® as a Diversity, Equity and Inclusion Consultant

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Thursday, December 16, 2021
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The Food Network & Cooking Channel South Beach Wine & Food Festival presented by Capital One (SOBEWFF) widely recognized as one of Americas favorite gourmet gatherings, today announced a partnership with Dr. Lisa Davis, PHD that will focus on diversity, equity and inclusion at the Festival.

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  • The Food Network & Cooking Channel South Beach Wine & Food Festival presented by Capital One (SOBEWFF) widely recognized as one of Americas favorite gourmet gatherings, today announced a partnership with Dr. Lisa Davis, PHD that will focus on diversity, equity and inclusion at the Festival.
  • The partnership comes on the heels of the groundbreaking Diversity, Equity and Inclusion Alliance between Festival host Southern Glazers Wine & Spirits and Festival beneficiary, the Chaplin School of Hospitality & Tourism Management at Florida International University (FIU) led by endowed DEI professor, Brian Barker.
  • In her role with the Festival, Dr. Davis will be responsible for enhancing diversity, equity, and inclusion awareness through further diversifying the talent pool, customer base and the Festivals marketing and media partnerships.
  • "It is an honor to be joining this great Festival," said Dr. Lisa Davis.

Dr. Lisa Davis, PHD Joins the South Beach Wine & Food Festival® as a Diversity, Equity and Inclusion Consultant

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Wednesday, December 15, 2021
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The Food Network & Cooking Channel South Beach Wine & Food Festival presented by Capital One (SOBEWFF), widely recognized as one of Americas favorite gourmet gatherings, today announced a partnership with Dr. Lisa Davis, PHD that will focus on diversity, equity and inclusion at the Festival.

Key Points: 
  • The Food Network & Cooking Channel South Beach Wine & Food Festival presented by Capital One (SOBEWFF), widely recognized as one of Americas favorite gourmet gatherings, today announced a partnership with Dr. Lisa Davis, PHD that will focus on diversity, equity and inclusion at the Festival.
  • In her role with the Festival, Dr. Davis will be responsible for enhancing diversity, equity, and inclusion awareness through further diversifying the talent pool, customer base and the Festivals marketing and media partnerships.
  • "It is an honor to be joining this great Festival," said Dr. Lisa Davis.
  • The South Beach Wine & Food Festival is produced by Florida International University and Southern Glazers Wine & Spirits, with the support of the Miami Beach Visitors & Convention Authority and the Miami-Dade County Department of Cultural Affairs.