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ORNL’s Curran named Fellow of SAE, ASME
Scott Curran, group leader for Fuel Science and Engine Technologies Research at the Department of Energy’s Oak Ridge National Laboratory, has been named a Fellow of SAE International and the American Society of Mechanical Engineers, or ASME.
MD Anderson and RUSH Unveil RUSH MD Anderson Cancer Center
The University of Texas MD Anderson Cancer Center and RUSH University System for Health today announced a partnership to create RUSH MD Anderson Cancer Center.
UChicago Medicine Ingalls Memorial Hospital earns NIAHO reaccreditation
University of Chicago Medicine Ingalls Memorial Hospital has received reaccreditation from the National Integrated Accreditation for Healthcare Organizations (NIAHO).
Rutgers Cancer Institute of New Jersey Researcher Elected to the American Academy of Arts and Sciences
RWJBarnabas Health and Rutgers Cancer Institute of New Jersey, the state’s only National Cancer Institute-designated Comprehensive Cancer Center, have announced that Eileen White, PhD, Deputy Director and Chief Scientific Officer at Rutgers Cancer Institute, has been elected as a member of the American Academy of Arts and Sciences.
Six RPI Students Receive Prestigious NSF Graduate Research Fellowships
Six RPI students have been awarded fellowships from the National Science Foundation’s Graduate Research Fellowship Program (GRFP).
$2.7 million grant to explore hypoxia’s impact on blood stem cells
Indiana University School of Medicine scientists are on a mission to understand why hematopoietic stem cells, responsible for producing all types of mature blood cells, exhibit better responses in a low-oxygen environment within the bone marrow, also known as hypoxia.
Orchid Welcomes Distinguished Clinical and Genetics Leaders to its Advisory Boards
Orchid, a reproductive technology company offering the world’s only commercially available whole genome embryo screening, today announced Dr. Amber Cooper, Dr. Roohi Jeelani, and Jerry Lanchbury, Ph.D as new members joining their Medical and Scientific Advisory Board.
BIMM University chooses Figshare to showcase its non-traditional research and creative practitioner outputs
Figshare is pleased to announce that BIMM University has chosen Figshare to support the sharing, showcasing and management of its non-traditional research outputs (NTROs).
ADDMAN Secures Qualification Project for CuNi Submarine Fittings with the US Navy
In a development aimed at reinforcing the United States’ national security capabilities, ADDMAN Group, via its HARBEC business unit, has been entrusted with a pivotal qualification project for the US Navy.
ADLM announces 2024 award winners; celebrates achievements in laboratory medicine
The Association for Diagnostics & Laboratory Medicine (ADLM, formerly AACC) is proud to announce the recipients of the 2024 ADLM and Academy of Diagnostics & Laboratory Medicine Awards. Through this annual awards program, ADLM and its Academy recognize individuals around the world for outstanding research and service in the field of laboratory medicine and highlight the vital contributions made by all lab professionals to patient care.
The American Society for Pharmacology and Experimental Therapeutics and Elsevier Partner to Publish the Society’s Journals
The American Society for Pharmacology and Experimental Therapeutics (ASPET) and Elsevier, a global leader in information and analytics, are partnering to publish the Society’s four journals.
Roxane Cohen Silver elected to the American Academy of Arts & Sciences
Acclaimed psychologist Roxane Cohen Silver of the University of California, Irvine – whose groundbreaking studies on stress and coping have advanced understanding of how traumatic incidents like terror attacks, infectious disease outbreaks and natural disasters affect people – has been elected a member by the American Academy of Arts & Sciences.
UWF surpasses fundraising goals on sixth annual Day of Giving
UWF exceeded its fundraising goals during the sixth annual #UWFDayofGiving, raising nearly $198,000 from 1,226 alumni, students, parents, faculty, staff and friends of the University.
JMIR Rehabilitation and Assistive Technologies Announces Theme Issue on Participatory Methods in Rehabilitation Research
JMIR Publications invites submissions to a new theme issue titled “Incorporating Participatory Methods in Developing, Implementing, and Evaluating Rehab Interventions and Assistive Technologies” in its premier, open access journal JMIR Rehabilitation and Assistive Technologies (JRAT).
Dana-Farber nurses present research and evidence-based studies at 2024 Oncology Nursing Society Congress
Dana-Farber Cancer Institute nurse scientists and clinicians are presenting key studies and projects at the 49th annual Oncology Nursing Society (ONS) Congress on April 24-28, 2024, in Washington, D.C.
Kansas Proving Grounds Partners with SkyScoutAI Innovations Inc. to Deploy AI-Powered Drones for Wildfire Solution at America’s First Carbon Neutral Industrial Park
The Kansas Proving Grounds at Great Plains Industrial Park, a leading facility for testing and innovation, is proud to announce its partnership with SkyscoutAI Innovations Inc., a pioneer in AI-powered wildfire detection and response using drones and satellites.
The Pediatric Emergency Department at Joseph M. Sanzari Children’s Hospital Becomes the First Autism Certified Center in the State
The Pediatric Emergency Department at Joseph M. Sanzari Children’s Hospital at Hackensack Meridian Children’s Health has been awarded the accolade of becoming the first Emergency Department in New Jersey to earn the Certified Autism Center™ (CAC) designation through the International Board of Credentialing and Continuing Education Standards (IBCCES).
UND Aerospace and NAL Research partner to advance uncrewed aerial systems’ reliability, visibility and command and control with enhanced satellite connectivity
University of North Dakota (UND) Aerospace and NAL Research are announcing today a collaborative project where NAL will provide the foundation with a suite of satellite and communication (SATCOM) products and services for its Uncrewed Aerial System (UAS) Program. T
DOE’s Office of Science Graduate Student Research Program Selects 86 Outstanding U.S. Graduate Students
The Department of Energy’s (DOE’s) Office of Science has selected 86 graduate students representing 31 states and Puerto Rico for the Office of Science Graduate Student Research (SCGSR) program’s 2023 Solicitation 2 cycle.
Keane wins 2024 Gopal K. Shenoy Excellence in Beamline Science Award
Denis T. Keane, of Northwestern University, was named the 2024 recipient of the Gopal K. Shenoy Excellence in Beamline Science Award which recognizes beamline scientists for their contributions to research or instrumentation at the Advanced Photon Source.
Dr. Maksim “Max” Shlykov and Dr. Justin Park of The Maryland Spine Center at Mercy Featured on “Medoscopy”
Spine surgeons Maksim “Max” Shlykov, M.D., M.S., and Justin J. Park, M.D., of The Maryland Spine Center at Mercy, are featured guests on Mercy’s talk show, “Medoscopy,” airing Wed.-Thurs., April 24- 25, 2024, at 5:30 p.m. airing on Facebook Watch.
Major milestone reached for key weapons component
Sandia National Laboratories and the Kansas City National Security Campus completed a crucial weapons component development milestone, prior to full rate production.
Tracy M. Valorie joins Glaucoma Research Foundation Board of Directors
Glaucoma Research Foundation, the nation’s most experienced foundation dedicated solely to glaucoma research and education, has elected Tracy M. Valorie, BS, MBA to its Board of Directors.
Factor Bioscience to Deliver Seven Presentations at the American Society of Gene & Cell Therapy (ASGCT) 27th Annual Meeting
Factor Bioscience Inc., a Cambridge-based biotechnology company focused on developing mRNA and cell-engineering technologies, announced its participation in the American Society of Gene & Cell Therapy (ASGCT) 27th Annual Meeting to be held in Baltimore, MD from May 7-11, 2024.
SprintRay Introduces Revolutionary MIDAS
SprintRay, the leader in dental 3D printing, unveiled the Company’s most significant innovation to-date to over 250 dental professionals at 3DNext, their summit in Miami.
Innovation Tri-Valley Leadership Group and the Hertz Foundation Announce Partnership to Celebrate World-Class Talent
Innovation Tri-Valley Leadership Group (ITV) and the Fannie and John Hertz Foundation are proud to announce a partnership aimed at cultivating and connecting world-class talent in the Tri-Valley region of the Bay Area.
AANA Presents Excellence in State Government Relations Advocacy Award to Georgia
The American Association of Nurse Anesthesiology (AANA) honored the Georgia Association of Nurse Anesthetists (GANA) with the Excellence in State Government Relations Advocacy Award at its Mid-Year Assembly, held in Washington, D.C., April 20 – 24.
Bhutan Hosts Summit Targeting $1 Billion USD for the Conservation of Tiger Landscapes
“Tigers are recovering but this success is fragile.” Joe Walston, EVP of WCS Global
Penn Medicine marks Earth Day by signing national Health Sector Climate Pledge
In a public commitment to become the most environmentally friendly health care organization in the nation and lead the industry to reduce its outsized impact on climate change, Penn Medicine has signed the ambitious Health Sector Climate Pledge, promising to significantly cut and, eventually, eliminate its carbon emissions by 2042.
AANA Presents Daniel D. Vigness Federal Political Director Award to Sarah Tweedy
The American Association of Nurse Anesthesiology (AANA) presented Certified Registered Nurse Anesthetist (CRNA) Sarah Tweedy, DNP, CRNA, ARNP, with the Daniel D. Vigness Federal Political Director Award of the Year Award during its 2024 Mid-Year Assembly, April 20-24, in Washington, DC.
Missouri S&T professor receives $875,000 from Rio Tinto for critical minerals research
A Missouri University of Science and Technology professor has been awarded $875,000 from Rio Tinto, a global mining group, for a two-year project researching new techniques to recover critical minerals in the waste byproducts that come from extracting and refining copper.
Theory Thesis Wins APS Dissertation Award
Zhite Yu has been awarded the 2024 J.J. and Noriko Sakurai Dissertation Award in Theoretical Particle Physics. The award was presented to Yu at the APS April Meeting in Sacramento, where he also delivered a talk about his work.
Chula Ranks No.1 in Thailand for 32 Subjects in the QS World University Rankings by Subject 2024
The latest results of the QS World University Rankings by Subject 2024 have been announced on April 10, 2024. Chulalongkorn University is ranked No. 1 in Thailand for 32 subjects and Top 200 in the world with 30 outstanding subjects.
Researchers to share expertise at international conference on mine water, reclamation
West Virginia University will co-host the 2024 Mine Drainage Task Force Symposium and 15th International Mine Water Association Congress, bringing together mining, water and reclamation experts from around the world who will provide the latest updates on research, regulations and practices involving mine drainage, water quality and rare earth element extraction.
$4.7 million award to help researchers prevent adolescent alcohol use
Indiana University School of Medicine researchers recently were awarded $4.7 million from the Patient-Centered Outcomes Research Institute (PCORI) to further the study of caregiver intervention in reducing adolescent alcohol use and other substance use disorders (SUDs).
Dana-Farber Chief Scientific Officer, Kevin Haigis, PhD, elected as Fellow of the American Association for the Advancement of Science
Kevin Haigis, PhD, Chief Scientific Officer, Dana-Farber Cancer Institute, has been named Fellow of the American Association for the Advancement of Science (AAAS). Election as an AAAS Fellow is a distinguished lifetime honor bestowed upon AAAS members by their peers.
Two U Professors Selected as AAAS Fellows
Medicinal chemist Amy Barrios and developmental biologist H. Joseph Yost earned this lifetime honor for their excellence in research and commitment to mentoring.
Four MD Anderson researchers elected AAAS Fellows
In recognition of their significant achievements in the realm of cancer care and research, four researchers at The University of Texas MD Anderson Cancer Center have been elected fellows of the American Association for the Advancement of Science (AAAS). This prestigious distinction stands as one of the highest accolades within the scientific research community.
Cleveland Clinic Launches New Women’s Comprehensive Health and Research Center
Cleveland Clinic has announced the launch of its new Women’s Comprehensive Health and Research Center, an initiative dedicated to helping women during midlife and beyond thrive and easily receive the specialized care they need. The center is focused on four key areas: access, connectivity, education, and research and innovation to empower women to navigate their health journey with confidence and clarity.
Debanjan Dhar looks at links among liver cancer, heart health and kidney function
As an associate professor at Sanford Burnham Prebys, Dhar focuses on how lifestyle factors such as high-calorie diets, excessive alcohol consumption and minimal exercise—along with genetic predispositions—can lead to problematic changes in the liver, heart and kidneys. By studying the conversation among the liver, the immune system, heart and kidneys, Dhar hopes to discover signals that could be used to detect metabolic disorders, especially metabolic-associated steatohepatitis (MASH), and liver cancer much earlier, when they’re easier to treat.
UC Irvine professor of nursing to receive national award for policy advocacy
Irvine, Calif., April 17, 2024 — Susanne Phillips, DNP, professor and senior associate dean in UC Irvine’s Sue & Bill Gross School of Nursing, has been selected as the recipient of the 2024 Outstanding Policy Award from the National Organization of Nurse Practitioner Faculties. She is being recognized for developing, implementing and advocating for policies that positively affect the role of the advanced practice registered nurse and significantly increase community healthcare access and quality.
UW–Madison biochemist wins prestigious forestry prize for discoveries that support sustainable energy and product innovations
The world’s top prize in forestry research has been awarded to University of Wisconsin–Madison biochemistry professor John Ralph for work that has led to new uses for one of the world’s most abundant natural resources.
National Conference: First Lady Betty Ford: 50th Anniversary Celebration
A national conference will bring together scholars, biographers, historians, archivists, First Ladies’ staff, and members of the public to celebrate the 50th anniversary of Betty Ford’s tenure as First Lady, showcase her leadership, and commemorate her groundbreaking conference on First Ladies in 1984.
Smart nanoparticles may be able to deliver drugs to heart after heart attack
Washington University’s Jianjun Guan to create custom nanoparticles to fight inflammation, fibrosis.
LJI home to new “Center of Excellence”
The Institute’s Flow Cytometry Core, which provides cutting-edge research services, has been named a BD Biosciences “Center of Excellence.” Along with this distinction, the LJI Flow Core has brought in a sophisticated instrument for immune cell research: the BD FACSDiscover™ S8 Cell Sorter.
Autoimmune Association Welcomes Two New Board Members
The Autoimmune Association, the world’s leading nonprofit organization dedicated to autoimmune advocacy, awareness, education, and research, announces the appointment of David Ascik and Priya Patil to its Board of Directors.
University of West Florida memorial scholarship created to honor UWF alumnus
A $150,000 gift to UWF from the late Ann Fell established the David Gus Fell Memorial Scholarship Endowment, which will benefit undergraduate engineering majors in UWF Hal Marcus College of Science and Engineering.
Atlantic Health System Welcomes New System Medical Director of Pediatrics
Beth C. Natt, MD, MPH, MBA a career pediatric hospitalist, was named the new System Medical Director of the Pediatric Service Line for Atlantic Health System and Chairperson of the Department of Pediatrics at Morristown and Overlook Medical Centers.
National Comprehensive Cancer Network Awards Champions for Excellence and Outstanding Contributions in Cancer Care
The National Comprehensive Cancer Network® (NCCN®)—an alliance of leading cancer centers—announces 2024 award recipients that include individuals and groups who have made significant and noteworthy impacts on improving cancer care and supporting NCCN’s mission to help all people with cancer to live better lives.