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UrduNyra Medical, Inc., a medical device company that is developing a novel transcatheter mitral valve repair technology, today announced the closing of a $20 million Series A financing.
Category: Announcement
St. Joseph’s Health and Hackensack Meridian Health: 20th Anniversary of Acute Rehabilitation Unit & One-Year Anniversary of Rehabilitation Partnership
“We are delighted to celebrate the one year anniversary of our rehabilitation clinical affiliation with St. Joseph’s Health,” said Robert C. Garrett, FACHE, CEO, Hackensack Meridian Health. “Throughout the state, our rehab experts have been improving lives through their vast expertise in healing and restoring quality of life after a serious illness or traumatic episode. This affiliation has placed our advanced services closer to home for residents of Northern New Jersey.”
Hackensack Meridian School of Medicine Achieves Full Accreditation from Middle States Commission on Higher Education
Major accrediting body grants full accreditation as institution draws closer to full accreditation from all agencies
UC San Diego Rises Five Spots to No. 29 in Times Higher Education World Reputation Rankings
The University of California San Diego has been named the No. 29 university in the world, climbing five spots globally in the Times Higher Education World Reputation Rankings 2022.
Vascular Surgeon, Researchers Join Smidt Heart Institute
The Smidt Heart Institute at Cedars-Sinai announces the expansion of its faculty in both vascular and cardiac surgery.
Remembering AANEM Past President George Kraft, MD, MS
The American Association of Neuromuscular &
Electrodiagnostic Medicine (AANEM) is saddened to learn of the passing of longtime AANEM
member and previous AANEM president, George Kraft MD, MS, on November 1, 2022.
NIH establishes website for self-reporting COVID-19 test results
Reporting a positive or negative test result just became easier through a new website from the National Institutes of Health. MakeMyTestCount.org, developed through NIH’s Rapid Acceleration of Diagnostics (RADx®) Tech program, allows users to anonymously report the results of any brand of at-home COVID-19 test.
Argonne awarded $6 million to develop technologies for recycling nuclear fuel
Recycling used nuclear fuel makes the most of nuclear power’s carbon-free energy potential. Argonne has received major funding to develop technologies that may result in a sustainable fuel stock and a reduction in U.S. dependency on fossil fuels.
Distinguished Cancer and Stem Cell Biologist Ulrich Steidl, M.D., Ph.D., Appointed Chair of Cell Biology at Albert Einstein College of Medicine
Ulrich Steidl, M.D., Ph.D., an internationally recognized leader in cancer and stem cell biology, has been named the chair of the department of cell biology at Albert Einstein College of Medicine. Dr. Steidl assumes his new position as Arthur Skoultchi, Ph.D., who has led the department with distinction for 24 years, steps down from departmental leadership. Dr. Steidl is currently professor of cell biology, of oncology, and of medicine; interim director of the Ruth L. and David S. Gottesman Institute for Stem Cell Research and Regenerative Medicine; and the Edward P. Evans Endowed Professor for Myelodysplastic Syndromes at Einstein; and deputy director of Montefiore Einstein Cancer Center (MECC) and co-director of MECC’s Blood Cancer Institute.
Alexandra Popma, MD, Joins CRF as Executive Director of the CRF Clinical Trials Center
The Cardiovascular Research Foundation (CRF) announced today that Alexandra Popma, MD, has joined the organization as Executive Director of the CRF Clinical Trials Center.
Chris Heckle named manufacturing director at Argonne National Laboratory
Globally recognized research and development leader Chris Heckle has been appointed as the first director of the Materials Manufacturing Innovation Centerat the U.S. Department of Energy’s Argonne National Laboratory.
NIH-Funded Study Uses AI to Improve Language for Children with Cochlear Implants
A new multicenter study will use artificial intelligence (AI) to analyze pre-surgical brain MRI scans to predict individual-level language outcomes in English- and Spanish-learning children up to four years after cochlear implantation. The long-term goal of the research is to customize therapy to maximize children’s hearing and language ability after receiving a cochlear implant.
UC San Diego Sanford Stem Cell Institute Launches Stem Cells Into Space
The UC San Diego Sanford Stem Cell Institute leads its first space launch, sending stem cells into space aboard the International Space Station. The NASA-partnered study will take advantage of the microgravity environment of space to study accelerated aging in stem cells.
United Nations Partnership – the Power of Education to Spread Mediterranean Diet as Framework for Urban Sustainable Growth – 600 School Partnership
Green Bronx Machine, Future Food Institute, Mayor of Pollica, President of ICCAR- UNESCO, and Italian coordination of the UNESCO Emblematic Communities announce LIFESTYLE FOR A SUSTAINABLE FUTURE to partner with 600 schools in Italy to promote human and planetary health via Mediterranean Diet.
FDA Clears the Accure Laser System for the Treatment of Mild to Severe Inflammatory Acne Vulgaris
Accure Acne, Inc. (www.accureacne.com), a pioneer in the development of innovative solutions for the treatment of acne, announced today it has received FDA clearance for its Accure Laser™ System to treat mild to severe inflammatory acne vulgaris.
Senta Georgia, PhD, Receives Hutton Rising Star Award From Fellow Beta Cell Researchers
The principal investigator in the Center for Endocrinology, Diabetes and Metabolism at Children’s Hospital Los Angeles is being honored at WRISG—the Western Region Islet Study Group’s beta cell research meeting. Senta Georgia, PhD, first attended the Western Region Islet Study Group (WRISG) meeting as a graduate student in 2004.
The Polycystic Kidney Disease (PKD) Foundation Names Mount Sinai Health System Partner Clinic
The polycystic kidney disease (PKD) Foundation—the only organization in the U.S. dedicated solely to finding treatments and a cure for PKD recently named Mount Sinai Health System as a PKDF Partner Clinic for their desire to support patients with Autosomal Dominant PKD (ADPKD).
Dr. Debashish Bose of The Institute for Cancer Care at Mercy Featured on “Medoscopy”
Debashish Bose, M.D., PhD, FACS, Medical Director of Surgical Oncology at Mercy and The Center for Hepatobiliary Disease at Mercy, is the guest for the hospital’s ongoing talk show series, “Medoscopy,” airing on Facebook Watch, Tues.-Wed., Nov. 29th and 30th at 5:30 p.m. EST
Together with Missouri S&T, Saint Louis University Researchers Use Artificial Intelligence to Improve Kidney Transplant Process
With a new grant that brings together engineering expertise from Missouri S&T and medical expertise from Saint Louis University’s School of Medicine, researchers are investigating how artificial intelligence can support matchmaking between donated kidneys and transplant centers to help more patients in need.
Randal J. Kaufman among the world’s most highly cited researchers
Sanford Burnham Prebys professor Randal J. Kaufman, Ph.D. was included on Clarivate’s 2022 Highly Cited Researchers list, a global ranking of influential researchers based on the number of times their work has been cited in peer-reviewed publication over the last decade.
Materials Research Institute names 2022 Roy Award Winners
Seven Penn State materials researchers have received the 2022 Rustum and Della Roy Innovation in Materials Research Award.
LifeBridge Health Raises Minimum Wage for Hundreds of Team Members to $16 an Hour
LifeBridge Health today announced that it has raised the minimum wage for hundreds of team members, including all hospital-based team members, to $16 an hour. This increase comes less than two years after the organization implemented a $15 an hour minimum wage that affected team members in frontline jobs throughout the health system.
UC San Diego Awarded $8M to Expand Stem Cell Therapy Clinical Trials
UC San Diego Alpha Stem Cell Clinic awarded $8M to expand clinical trials of novel stem cell therapies. The CIRM award will advance partnerships between academic and industry experts in San Diego to expedite clinical trials for patients with difficult-to-treat diseases.
Laundry Luv and LaundryCares Foundation Work to Bridge Literacy Gap Throughout Greater Abilene
The LaundryCares Foundation welcomes the community of Abilene, Texas to experience a Free Laundry and Literacy Day event at Laundry Luv on Wednesday, December 7.
Mark Your Calendars for the 2023 AANEM Annual Meeting in Phoenix, Arizona
American Association of Neuromuscular &
Electrodiagnostic Medicine (AANEM) is excited to announce the 2023 AANEM Annual
Meeting, which will be held in Phoenix, Arizona, at the JW Marriott Desert Ridge from
Wednesday, November 1 to Saturday, November 4, 2023. Association President, Robert W.
Irwin, MD, has chosen the plenary topic to be: Disability and NMDs: The Whole Enchilada.
Sharpen Your Ultrasound & EMG Skills at AANEM’s 2023 UltraEMG
The American Association of Neuromuscular &
Electrodiagnostic Medicine (AANEM) is excited to announce the 2023 UltraEMG meeting,
which will be held February 14-17, 2023, in Fort Lauderdale, Florida, at Sonesta Fort Lauderdale
Beach Hotel. Participants will enhance their knowledge of ultrasound (US) and
electromyography (EMG) at this exceptional event through front row, hands-on experiences.
Pulmonary Fibrosis Claims Life of R&B Singer B. Smyth
B. Smyth, 28, died on Nov. 17, 2022, after a long battle with pulmonary fibrosis, according to an Instagram post featuring his brother Denzil. Pulmonary fibrosis (PF) is a progressive, debilitating disease that causes scarring in the lungs and does not presently have a cure.
Live From Space: USU Alumnus Astronaut Frank Rubio Takes Questions, Talks with Students
Uniformed Services University (USU) alumnus Army Lt. Col. (Dr.) Frank Rubio, a NASA astronaut, will answer a series of thought-provoking questions from students and military personnel live from the International Space Station as part of a NASA Downlink on Nov. 21.
Hackensack Meridian Health’s Dr. Ihor Sawczuk Named to 30-Year Fellowship Distinction by New York Academy of Medicine
Dr. Sawczuk honored on Nov. 16
FASEB Joins ORCID Community to Advance Open Science and Research Integrity
FASEB joins the ORCID US Community, a consortium of nonprofit institutions working to advance open science and research integrity.
Pharmacy faculty awarded $2.15M to prevent adverse drug events in ICU
Every year, 1.5 million Americans experience a serious drug event in intensive care units across the country. Two new grants totaling $2.15 million recently awarded to the University of Georgia hope to change that using artificial intelligence-based technology.
UT Southwestern scientists among top 1% of highly cited researchers across the globe
More than 20 UT Southwestern Medical Center scientists are among the 2022 Highly Cited Researchers listed in the top 1% of researchers from across the globe
Beth Israel Deaconess Medical Center Achieves Magnet Recognition for Nursing Excellence
Beth Israel Deaconess Medical Center has achieved Magnet recognition as a reflection of its nursing professionalism, teamwork and superiority in patient care.
Liquid-to-solid battery electrolyte technology licensed exclusively to Safire
The Department of Energy’s Oak Ridge National Laboratory has exclusively licensed battery electrolyte technology to Safire Technology Group. The collection of five patented technologies are designed for a drop-in additive for lithium-ion batteries that prevents explosions and fire from impact.
Chang-Beom Eom awarded 2022 MRS David Turnbull Lectureship
The Materials Research Society (MRS) announced that Chang-Beom Eom, University of Wisconsin-Madison, has been honored with the 2022 David Turnbull Lectureship.
Podocyte Protectors: NIH Awards CHLA’s GOFARR Laboratory Additional Grants to Combat Chronic Childhood Kidney Disease
CHLA has received a new five-year award of $3.2 million from the National Institutes of Health (NIH) to research the underlying mechanisms that lead to kidney failure and to develop new treatments to protect kidney function.
Former Director of DC Health, LaQuandra S. Nesbitt MD, MPH, Joins GW School of Medicine and Health Sciences to Lead New SMHS Center for Population Health Sciences and Health Equity
George Washington University has tapped D.C.’s former health department director to lead health equity initiatives starting this month.
GW School of Medicine and Health Sciences and LifeBridge Health Partner to Establish a New Regional Medical Campus in Baltimore, Maryland
The George Washington University (GW) School of Medicine and Health Sciences (SMHS) and LifeBridge Health have signed an agreement to establish a new Regional Medical Campus (RMC) for the GW SMHS MD Program. The new RMC will be based at Sinai Hospital of Baltimore and home to a cohort of third and fourth year medical students who have opted to spend their clinical years there. The new campus will provide GW medical students the opportunity to train in a community-focused health system with strong emphasis on primary and continuity care in a population health environment. It is also anticipated that relationships built during their clinical training as students may lead to continued training in LifeBridge Health graduate medical education programs or as future as LifeBridge Health physicians.
New FDA-Approved Device for Stroke Rehabilitation Now Available for Patients at Jefferson Health
The device improves upper limb function for patients with disability after stroke by stimulating the vagus nerve during rehab training.
Exploring Treatment Strategies in T-cell Acute Lymphoblastic Leukemia
Daniel Herranz Benito, PharmD, PhD, resident researcher at Rutgers Cancer Institute of New Jersey, has received a five-year, $600,000 award from the Leukemia and Lymphoma Society (LLS) to support ongoing research efforts in T-cell acute lymphoblastic leukemia (T-ALL).
Sunil Kumar Appointed Tufts University’s Next President
Sunil Kumar, provost and senior vice president for academic affairs at Johns Hopkins University, has been named the next president of Tufts University by the Board of Trustees.
Center of Membrane Sciences Receives NSF EPSCoR Grant to Develop a Membrane Purification Platform
The goal of the project is to create a membrane-based downstream purification platform for large-scale continuous biomanufacturing of viral vectors and virus-like particles (VLPs).
ASSET INC. NAMED TO WHITE HOUSE’S NATIONAL PARTNERSHIP FOR STUDENT SUCCESS TO COMBAT LEARNING LOSS
Recognizing ASSET Inc.’s innovative high-impact tutoring approach to advance K-12 student learning recovery, the National Partnership for Student Success (NPSS), launched this past summer by President Joseph R. Biden, has named the innovative education nonprofit one of its newest Supporting Champions.
Waste warriors: black soldier flies turn food scraps into value
They’re the creepy crawlies with a voracious appetite, so when it comes food waste, black soldier fly larvae are nature’s number one composters. Now, these wriggly grubs are helping South Australia’s food bowl stay clean and green as part of a sustainable food initiative from Mobius Farms.
Children’s Primary Care Medical Group Joins UC San Diego Health Network
Children’s Primary Care Medical Group and UC San Diego Health have affiliated to better serve the health care needs of families with children in the San Diego region.
Memorial Sloan Kettering Cancer Center Names Lawrence Schwartz, MD, New Chair of the Department of Radiology
Memorial Sloan Kettering Cancer Center Names Lawrence Schwartz, MD, New Chair of the Department of Radiology
Sanford Burnham Prebys selected for participation in National Cancer Institute Chemical Biology Consortium
For the third time, Sanford Burnham Prebys has been selected by the Frederick National Laboratory for Cancer Research, currently operated by Leidos Biomedical Research, Inc., supporting the NCI Experimental Therapeutics (NExT) Program as a Center for the Chemical Biology Consortium (CBC).
FAU Receives $7.5 Million Gift to Name Arena
Eleanor R. Baldwin has made a $7.5 million gift commitment to Florida Atlantic University Athletics. In recognition of the gift and following recent approval by the Board of Trustees, FAU’s basketball and volleyball facility will now be known as the Eleanor R. Baldwin Arena.
FAU Receives $10 Million Gift to Establish the Holli Rockwell Trubinsky Eminent Dean in Nursing
The Rockwell Trubinsky Estate Gift will provide the esteemed dean of nursing with resources to effectively respond to the changing needs of nurses and help transform the dynamic landscape of health care.
Andrew Sabin Family Foundation doubles down on commitment to end cancer with $10M gift
The University of Texas MD Anderson Cancer Center today announced a $10 million gift to the James P. Allison Institute from the Andrew Sabin Family Foundation and Andrew “Andy” Sabin, a senior member of the MD Anderson Cancer Center Board of Visitors (BOV). The gift is the philanthropist’s second multimillion-dollar commitment to MD Anderson in less than 10 years.