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UrduThe Children’s Heart Foundation is proud to introduce the inaugural Underrepresented Minority in Medicine Research Training Award (URMRTA), an initiative aimed at supporting the career development of underrepresented minority individuals in pediatric cardiology research on congenital heart defects (CHDs).
Category: Announcement
Yuting Luo receives 2024 Rosalind Franklin Young Investigator Award
Yuting Luo, of Johns Hopkins University, was named the 2024 recipient of the Rosalind Franklin Young Investigator Award given by the Advanced Photon Source (APS) user organization, which recognizes important scientific or technical accomplishments at the APS by a young investigator.
Lurie Children’s Hospital First in Illinois to Treat Duchenne Muscular Dystrophy with FDA-Approved Gene Therapy
On March 27, 2024, Ann & Robert H. Lurie Children’s Hospital of Chicago treated its first patient with ELEVIDYS (delandistrogene moxeparvovec-rokl), the first gene therapy for Duchenne muscular dystrophy – a rare, genetic disease characterized by progressive muscle damage and weakness.
AACR: MD Anderson’s Padmanee Sharma elected Fellow of the AACR Academy
Padmanee Sharma, M.D., Ph.D., associate vice president of Immunobiology, professor of Genitourinary Medical Oncology and Immunology, and director of scientific programs for the James P. Allison Institute at The University of Texas MD Anderson Cancer Center, has been elected to the 2024 class of Fellows of the American Association for Cancer Research (AACR) Academy in recognition of her work to establish and advance immune checkpoint therapies as effective treatments for patients with a variety of cancers.
Binghamton University receives $1 million to support job training in electronics manufacturing
A new $1 million in funding will help Binghamton University, State University of New York provide job training for more than 100 students a year in the growing advanced chip manufacturing industry.
Digital Science announces new campaign to celebrate and understand ‘Research Transformation’
A new campaign entitled ‘Research Transformation’ is being launched by Digital Science to celebrate the art of change within the research sector.
Wilmer Eye Institute Awarded More Than $20 Million for Clinical Trial Investigating Genetic Eye Condition
The Wilmer Eye Institute, Johns Hopkins Medicine has received two awards totaling more than $20 million from the National Eye Institute at the National Institutes of Health, both of which will be used for a six-year clinical trial investigating a potential treatment for the most common inherited retinal disease, retinitis pigmentosa.
La cámara más grande en la historia de la astronomía ya está lista para retratar al Universo
La cámara digital astronómica más grande del mundo ya está terminada. Una vez que se encuentre instalada en el telescopio en Chile, la llamada Cámara LSST será capaz de recolectar una cantidad de datos sin precedentes sobre nuestro Universo, proporcionando nuevos conocimientos acerca de todo lo que hay allá afuera, desde la energía oscura hasta los asteroides.
Construction of Largest Digital Camera Ever Built for Astronomy Completed
The world’s largest digital camera for astronomy is complete. Once in place on a telescope in Chile, the LSST Camera will gather an unprecedented amount of data about our Universe, yielding new insights into everything from dark energy to asteroids.
MERCY MEDICAL CENTER NAMED AMONG AMERICA’S “MOST TRUSTWORTHY COMPANIES – 2024” BY NEWSWEEK
Mercy Medical Center in Baltimorey, Maryland, has been named one of America’s “Most Trustworthy Companies” by Newsweek magazine for the second consecutive year, earning the recognition in 2023 and 2024.
SLAC completes construction of the largest digital camera ever built for astronomy
After two decades of work, scientists and engineers at the Department of Energy’s SLAC National Accelerator Laboratory and their collaborators are celebrating the completion of the Legacy Survey of Space and Time (LSST) Camera.
Curtis L. Cetrulo, Jr., MD, Selected as Lyon Family Chair in Plastic Surgery
Curtis L. Cetrulo Jr., MD, vice chair of Research in the Department of Surgery and director of the Division of Plastic Surgery, has been selected as the General William and Willa Dean Lyon Family Chair in Reconstructive and Plastic Surgery.
ABRF Core Rigor and Reproducibility Committee (CCoRRe) wins NINDS Rigor Champions Prize
The ABRF Core Rigor and Reproducibility Committee (CCoRRe) was selected as one of five winners of the National Institute of Neurological Disorders and Stroke (NINDS) Rigor Champions Prize for their work to raise awareness and promote adoption of rigorous and transparent practices within the core facility community.
Vee Technologies Announces Healthcare Professional Services are Rebranding as Vee Healthtek
Vee Technologies’ extensive suite of healthcare business solutions is now rebranded as Vee Healthtek to emphasize its excellence in blending healthcare professional services and technology.
ProgenaCare Global™ awarded Reconstructive Skin Grafting Products agreement with Premier, Inc.
ProgenaCare Global™ has been awarded a national group purchasing agreement for Reconstructive Skin Grafting Products with Premier, Inc.
eXeX & AdventHealth Surgery Center Innovation Tower Pioneer Use of Apple Vision Pro in Joint Replacement Surgery
eXeX, a leader in artificial intelligence enhanced surgical logistics software, has achieved a world first by successfully utilizing the Apple Vision Pro in organizing and managing a Reverse Total Shoulder Arthroplasty.
Moffitt Cancer Center to Revolutionize Cancer Care Delivery Using AI and Machine Learning with NVIDIA, Oracle and Deloitte
Moffitt Cancer Center announced today a collaboration with NVIDIA, Oracle and Deloitte* on an initiative aimed at revolutionizing cancer care delivery through advanced artificial intelligence and machine learning technologies.
Dilling named associate laboratory director for neutron sciences at ORNL
.Jens Dilling has been named associate laboratory director for the Neutron Sciences Directorate at the Department of Energy’s Oak Ridge National Laboratory, effective April 1.
UCLA Health neurologist receives award for innovative multiple sclerosis research
Dr. Rhonda Voskuhl, a professor of neurology at UCLA Health, has been awarded the 2024 John Dystel Prize for Multiple Sclerosis Research in recognition of her outstanding contributions to multiple sclerosis research and treatment.
UC San Diego Receives $6.7M to Develop Whole-Body Inflammation Imaging
Researchers at UC San Diego have received new grants that will help develop full-body imaging techniques to detect inflammation, which is currently very difficult to visualize in the clinic.
Pete Savage appointed chair of Committee on Immunology at the University of Chicago
Savage succeeds Bana Jabri, who has chaired the committee since July 2020.
From Economics to Electrocardiograms, Data Science Projects Get a Boost From New Seed Grants
The seven funded projects range from an investigation of the potential benefits of virtual reality-based “nature” experiences for hospital patients, to tools that allow scientists to make full use of huge databases of biomedical information.
Ochsner Health Nurses Honored by the Louisiana State Nursing Association
LSNA selected 40 outstanding nurse leaders 40 years of age and under who exemplify dedication to the nursing profession and demonstrate the qualities of a good leader.
Canton wins Wayne Bardin International Travel Award
The Endocrine Society selected Ana Canton, M.D., Ph.D., as the recipient of its 2024 C. Wayne Bardin, MD, International Travel Award for her outstanding ENDO abstract and her research contributions to the care of patients with pediatric endocrine disorders.
Mountainside Medical Center Enhances Behavioral Health Services with Acquisition from Envision Healthcare
Mountainside Medical Center proudly announces the successful acquisition of behavioral health providers from Envision Healthcare. This marks a significant milestone in the hospital’s commitment to meeting the evolving needs of patients and the community.
Counseling Awareness Month Honors Professionals Who Foster Mental Health and Wellness
At a time when the need for mental health services in the U.S. is higher than ever, counselors play a key role in increasing access to and delivering mental health care.
Southland RISE celebrates 5 years of violence prevention and recovery efforts in Chicagoland
In an anniversary event, the collaborative between UChicago Medicine and Advocate Health Care explored the success of community work and local partnerships.
Andrew E. Place, MD, PhD appointed as Dana-Farber/Boston Children’s Cancer and Blood Disorders Center Vice President, Pediatric Chief Medical Officer
Andrew E. Place, MD, PhD, has been named as Vice President, Pediatric Chief Medical Officer (CMO) at Dana-Farber Cancer Institute (within the Department of Pediatric Oncology) and Boston Children’s Hospital (within the Division of Hematology/Oncology) for the Dana-Farber/Boston Children’s Cancer and Blood Disorders Center.
Aster Insights Announces AACR Schedule of ORIEN Presentations
Aster Insights, the leading provider of scientific and clinical intelligence for oncology discovery, today announced its schedule of research presentations at the American Association for Cancer Research (AACR) annual meeting in San Diego, California, April 5-10, 2024.
ACA Awards Recognize Achievement and Excellence in Professional Counseling
Counselors from across the United States are being honored for excellence in research, career and humanitarian achievement.
FSMB, Intealth, ACGME Establish Advisory Commission to Guide Alternate Pathways for State Licensure of International Medical Graduates
The Federation of State Medical Boards (FSMB), Intealth™, and the Accreditation Council for Graduate Medical Education (ACGME) announced today they have established a new “Advisory Commission on Alternate Licensing Models” to provide guidance on alternative pathways for state licensure of physicians who have completed training and/or practiced outside of the United States. The majority of these physicians are international medical graduates (IMGs), encompassing both foreign nationals and U.S. citizens who completed their medical education and training outside the United States and Canada.
UCI Health celebrates transformational acquisition of four community hospitals
UCI Health, the clinical enterprise of the University of California, Irvine, has completed the acquisition of four hospitals and associated outpatient locations from Tenet Healthcare Corporation.
Wake Forest University School of Medicine, Advocate Health and Vysnova Partners Awarded $3.4 Million Contract by CDC to Lead Large-Scale Sexually Transmitted Infection Research Project
Wake Forest University School of Medicine, Advocate Health and Vysnova Partners have been awarded a $3.4 million, four-year contract to study HIV, Mpox and other sexually transmitted infections (STIs).
United Kingdom Invests in DOE’s Electron-Ion Collider Project to Understand Matter at the Smallest Scale
The UK Department for Science, Innovation and Technology (DSIT), through the UK Research and Innovation (UKRI) Infrastructure Fund, has announced its commitment to support UK personnel involved in research, development, and major equipment contributions towards the Electron-Ion Collider (EIC).
United Kingdom Invests in DOE’s Electron-Ion Collider Project to Understand Matter at the Smallest Scale
The U.S. Department of Energy’s (DOE) Electron-Ion Collider (EIC), a unique international particle collider being constructed to explore the building blocks of matter at the smallest scale, will get a significant boost from colleagues in the United Kingdom (UK).
Palliative care leader receives prestigious ASCO Special Award
The American Society of Clinical Oncology (ASCO) recognized Janet L. Abrahm, MD, FACP, FAAHPM, of Dana-Farber Cancer Institute and Brigham and Women’s Hospital, as a recipient of an ASCO Special Award, the Society’s highest honor.
Liquid crystal nanoparticles supercharge antibiotics for cystic fibrosis
Cystic fibrosis is the most common, life-limiting genetic condition in Australia. It affects the lungs, digestive system, and reproductive system, producing excess mucus, infections, and blockages.
Frank Ghinassi Named Chair of the National Association for Behavioral Healthcare Board of Trustees
Frank A. Ghinassi, president and chief executive of Rutgers University Behavioral Health Care and senior vice president of Behavioral Health Services at RWJBarnabas Health, has been named the 2024 chair of the board of trustees for the National Association for Behavioral Healthcare (NABH).
CFES Leader Rick Dalton Briefs Congress on Rural Schools
CFES Leader Speaks at Congressional Briefing on Rural Schools
ORNL, University of Kentucky focus on clean energy in Appalachia
The Department of Energy’s Oak Ridge National Laboratory hosted the second annual Appalachian Carbon Forum in Lexington March 7-8, 2024, where ORNL and University of Kentucky’s Center for Applied Energy Research scientists led discussions with representatives from industry, government and academia to discuss ways to transition to clean energy.
Researcher’s microscale tech is chipping away at cancer, organ failure and neurological disease
For outstanding contributions to engineering of biomimetic tissue-on-chip technologies and organoids for disease modeling and regenerative medicine, ASU’s Mehdi Nikkhah has been inducted as a Fellow into the American Institute for Medical and Biomedical Engineering.
Biotechnology CEO and Inventor of SiriusXM Satellite Radio Martine Rothblatt to Deliver Graduation Address to the University of Maryland School of Medicine’s 215th Graduating Class
University of Maryland School of Medicine (UMSOM) Dean Mark T. Gladwin, MD, announced today that Martine Rothblatt PhD, JD, MBA, Chairperson and CEO of United Therapeutics, and inventor of SiriusXM Satellite Radio, will deliver the keynote address for this year’s graduating medical student class. The UMSOM MD graduation ceremony will take place at the Hippodrome Theatre on Thursday, May 16, 2024.
Musicians Colbie Caillat, Lisa Loeb, Rufus Wainwright, Hilary Hahn, and More Support Colorectal Cancer Awareness in Free Webcast Concert
The American College of Gastroenterology Free Virtual Event on March 28, 2024, at 8:00 pm ET, “Tune It Up: A Concert To Raise Colorectal Cancer Awareness”
Hackensack Meridian JFK Johnson Rehabilitation Institute To Offer Neurologic Music Therapy
“We are excited to bring this innovative therapy to our patients,” said Sara Cuccurullo, MD, chair, vice president and medical director at JFK Johnson Rehabilitation Institute.
Binghamton University set to receive $5 million landmark gift to pursue AI research and development
Bloomberg L.P. co-founder and Binghamton University alumnus Tom Secunda ’76, MA ’79 today announced a landmark $5 million donation to Binghamton University to attract, recruit and retain tech talent, creating a pipeline for students to participate in the artificial intelligence economy of the future.
Psilera Welcomes Biopharma Executive Dr. Magali Haas to its Board of Directors
Psilera, a leading biotechnology company developing groundbreaking therapies for hard-to-treat neurological disorders, is pleased to announce the appointment of Magali Haas, M.D., Ph.D., to its esteemed Board of Directors.
United Soybean Board Joins the International Phytobiomes Alliance
The United Soybean Board Joins the International Phytobiomes Alliance as a sponsoring partner and will join the Coordinating Committee to contribute to the advancement of phytobiomes research to provide sustainable solutions for agriculture.
University Hospitals Opens Health Campus in Amherst
The new University Hospitals Amherst Beaver Creek Surgery Center (UHABC) is now open to better serve residents in Lorain County.
Central Park Zoo Releases Postmortem Testing Results for Flaco, the Eurasian Eagle Owl
The following statement was released today by Central Park Zoo:Postmortem testing has been completed for Flaco, the Eurasian eagle owl that was found down in the courtyard of a Manhattan building a little over a year after his enclosure at the Central Park Zoo was vandalized on February 2, 2023.
Community Health Network Teams Up with Ferrum Health to Revolutionize Patient Care
Community Health Network, a leading provider of healthcare services in the state of Indiana, has announced an exciting partnership with Ferrum Health, a pioneer in healthcare artificial intelligence solutions aimed at enhancing patient care and outcomes through cutting-edge technology.