— Partnership Between Advancing Innovation in Dermatology Inc. (AID) and LEO Science & Tech Hub, the Boston-based R&D innovation unit of LEO Pharma, Begins its Third Year — Applications are now being accepted for Hacking Dermatology 2020, a dermatology innovation challenge that unites clinical and scientific experts, patients, engineers and […]
Month: October 2020
Exact Sciences Selects Veeva Vault Clinical Suite to Help Accelerate Innovation
Leading medical diagnostics company unifies clinical data management and operations for increased efficiency Veeva Systems (NYSE: VEEV) today announced that Exact Sciences, a leading provider of cancer screening and diagnostic tests, selected Veeva Vault Clinical Suite to design and run its clinical studies. Exact Sciences will use Veeva Vault CDMS, […]
UNMC’s high-tech home for health care innovation gets official dedication | Articles
“This facility — and the professionals and technology within it — have been and will continue to be life-changing for the health professionals who train here,” he said. The center includes plenty of technology, from the holographic images lining the entryway to the three-story Sony Infinity Wall, the largest display […]
Nonprofit groups host online town hall, candidate forum
Amber Tynan, United Partners for Human Services Published 8:35 a.m. ET Oct. 12, 2020 CLOSE Amber R. Tynan (Photo: Kira Derryberry) Since April, three major players in the nonprofit sector have been collaborating to bring a central, unified voice for its constituents when addressing issues facing the sector at-large. United Partners […]
Alberta outsourcing health-care services, axing 11,000 jobs as part of multi-year plan to control spending
© Provided by National Post Health Minister Tyler Shandro. EDMONTON — Even as the COVID-19 pandemic shows no signs of abating, the Alberta government is forging ahead with a multi-year plan for cuts to ancillary health-care services, including privatizing laboratory work and laundry services, with the aim of saving some […]
How Higher Fees, More Trading, Lower Credit Losses Added Up for JPMorgan Q3 Earnings
JPMorgan Chase & Co. (NYSE: JPM) reported third-quarter 2020 results before markets opened Tuesday. The investment bank and financial services giant posted diluted earnings per share (EPS) of $2.92 on managed (adjusted) revenue of $29.94 billion. In the same period a year ago, the big bank said it had EPS […]
Suspension recommended for South Florida attorney accused of misconduct in insurance suits
A Coral Springs-based attorney accused of misconduct while pursuing thousands of cases against Florida insurance companies should be found guilty and suspended from practice for two years, a referee recommended after an eight-day trial. The state Supreme Court has final say for how Scot Strems will ultimately be punished. […]
Ori Biotech Raises $30 Million in Series A Financing to Advance Innovation in Cell and Gene Therapy Manufacturing
LONDON and WOODCLIFF LAKE, N.J., Oct. 14, 2020 /PRNewswire/ — Ori Biotech Ltd (Ori), a leading innovator in cell and gene therapy (CGT) manufacturing, today announced the successful close of a $30 million Series A financing round, bringing the company’s total funding to date to $41 million. The new funding […]
After outcry, Cyprus suspends its citizenship for cash programme
NICOSIA (Reuters) – Cyprus said it was suspending a controversial citizenship for investment programme on Tuesday following reports of abuses of a system that gives the rich a passport and visa-free travel throughout the EU. Criticism of the programme reached a head after the Al Jazeera network secretly filmed a […]
Nonprofit Group Aims to Eliminate Utah Cash Bail System / Public News Service
Studies show that in Salt Lake County, pre-trial detainees spend an average of 128 days in jail before their case goes to trial. (Victor Moussa/Adobe Stock) October 14, 2020 SALT LAKE CITY — Four of every five people currently sitting in Salt Lake County jails haven’t been convicted of a […]
Luminary and UBS Wealth Management USA Announce the Launch of the UBS x Luminary Fellowship Program
Program aims to support companies founded by women of color who have been adversely affected by the COVID-19 pandemic NEW YORK–(BUSINESS WIRE)– Today, UBS Wealth Management USA and Luminary, a New York City-based, global collaboration hub for women, announced the launch of the UBS x Luminary Fellowship Program. The program […]
Health ministry to cut 11,000 AHS jobs to save $600M annually after three years
© Provided by Edmonton Journal Health Minister Tyler Shandro. Alberta plans to cut 11,000 Alberta Health Services jobs following a review in an effort to save $600 million annually. No layoffs are anticipated for front-line clinical staff including doctors and nurses, Health Minister Tyler Shandro told Postmedia Monday, but his […]
Prime Day Deal: $10 Free Amazon Credit When You Buy a $40 Gift Card
Amazon’s Prime Day is here, and with it have come a huge collection of great deals on all kinds of stuff ranging from PCs and Apple products to Blu-rays, 4K TVs, and more. But there’s only one deal that actually pays… you. You’ll get more money back than you put […]
Cannabis Industry Spotlight: Eminent Consulting’s Emma Chasen on Elevating Plant Medicine Through Education
Emma Chasen Outer Elements Cannabis educator Emma Chasen has a mission to educate people on the science behind plant medicine, so that they may take charge of their own healing. We love her because she’s really good at explaining scientific concepts around cannabis in a way that is accessible and […]
COVID-19 Impact and Recovery Analysis
LONDON–(BUSINESS WIRE)–Oct 14, 2020– The Global Cargo Insurance Market is poised to experience spend growth of more than USD 5 billion between 2019-2024 at a CAGR of over 2.00%. The report also provides the market impact and new opportunities created due to the COVID-19 pandemic. Request free sample pages This […]
Bishop Fox Wins Threat Intelligence Innovation of the Year Award in 2020 CyberSecurity …
Press release content from Globe Newswire. The AP news staff was not involved in its creation. https://apnews.com/press-release/globe-newswire/technology-business-corporate-news-arizona-products-and-services-451c926df9799886916c7fe9dc2e2881 Click to copy PHOENIX, Oct. 14, 2020 (GLOBE NEWSWIRE) — Bishop Fox, the largest private professional services firm focused on offensive security testing, announced today that its Continuous Attack Surface Testing ( CAST […]
Quhuo Announces Equity Investment in Lailai
BEIJING, Oct. 13, 2020 (GLOBE NEWSWIRE) — Quhuo Limited (NASDAQ: QH) (“Quhuo,” the “Company,” “we” or “our”), a leading tech-enabled workforce operational solution platform in China, today announced that it has entered into a definitive investment agreement (the “Agreement”) to acquire a 54.22% equity interest in Lailai Information Technology (Shenzhen) […]
Portals crafted by volunteers up at Oso Slide Memorial site
Along a stretch of road now known as the Oso Slide Memorial Highway, volunteers on Saturday raised two hand-built wooden portals. Strong and exquisitely crafted, the Douglas fir structures will stand as part of a place forever honoring 43 people lost there. In the week leading up to Saturday’s installation, […]
The Post-Pandemic Rules of Talent Management
Stewart Cohen/Getty Images In these difficult times, we’ve made a number of our coronavirus articles free for all readers. To get all of HBR’s content delivered to your inbox, sign up for the Daily Alert newsletter. Over the past decades, rapid digital transformation has enabled organizations to completely reimagine the […]
Crossroads Equipment Lease & Finance Welcomes new CFO Michael Jones
Press release content from Accesswire. The AP news staff was not involved in its creation. https://apnews.com/press-release/accesswire/6a3222aff6205a1b9631781763550210 Click to copy National Transportation Lender Bolsters Leadership Team LOS ANGELES, CA / ACCESSWIRE / October 12, 2020 / Crossroads Equipment Lease and Finance is pleased to announce and welcome Michael Jones as its […]