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Cognesy Therapeutics Announces Senior Leadership Team to Advance Neuroplasticity Drug Discovery Platform for Neuropsychiatric Disorders

LEXINGTON, Mass.–(BUSINESS WIRE)–Cognesy Therapeutics, a recently established company developing a platform for the discovery of neuroplasticity-inducing drugs to treat a wide range of neuropsychiatric disorders, announced appointments of its senior leadership team, the company said today. The company seeks to address the worldwide medical need for novel therapeutics to treat central nervous system diseases, such … [Read more…]

PathAI Announces Extension of Multi-Year Collaboration Agreement with Bristol Myers Squibb

Evolving strategic relationship will drive the use of artificial intelligence (AI)-powered pathology in translational research and clinical trials. BOSTON–(BUSINESS WIRE)–PathAI, a global leader in AI-powered pathology, today announced a multi-year expanded collaboration agreement with Bristol Myers Squibb. The initial work within this extended agreement will focus on key translational research in oncology, fibrosis, and immunology, … [Read more…]

Texas Original Opens Frisco’s First Medical Cannabis Pickup Location

AUSTIN, Texas–(BUSINESS WIRE)–Texas Original, Texas’ leading medical cannabis provider, announced the opening of Frisco, Texas’, first medical cannabis pickup location—the company’s fourth in the Dallas-Fort Worth area. Effective immediately, prescriptions are available for pickup between noon and 3 p.m. every Wednesday at OmniLife Wellness for patients who qualify under the Compassionate Use Program. The Frisco … [Read more…]

Thrive Global Names Award-Winning Sales Leader Chris Mills Chief Revenue Officer

30 year sales veteran to oversee strategy and execution of go-to-market function as company enters next stage of growth NEW YORK–(BUSINESS WIRE)–Thrive Global, the leading enterprise behavior change technology company founded by Arianna Huffington, today announced the appointment of Chris Mills as Chief Revenue Officer. Mills brings over 30 years of enterprise sales experience to … [Read more…]

Media Alert: AIHA Exposure Scientist Aims to Address Poor Indoor Air Quality in Schools, Health Risks to Students

Interview OEHS Expert Alex LeBeau on strategies to improve school indoor air quality (IAQ) and resources for keeping students and educators healthy FALLS CHURCH, Va.–(BUSINESS WIRE)–AIHA: What: AIHA Member Alex LeBeau, PhD, MPH, CIH, a leading occupational and environmental health and safety (OEHS) exposure scientist, or “building scientist,” is available for interview about strategies for … [Read more…]

Wugen Appoints Natalie Mount, Ph.D., as Chair of the Board of Directors

— Cell therapy veteran Natalie Mount, Ph.D., brings more than 25 years of industry experience — ST. LOUIS & SAN DIEGO–(BUSINESS WIRE)–Wugen, Inc., a clinical-stage biotechnology company developing a pipeline of allogeneic cell therapies to treat a broad range of hematological and solid tumor malignancies, today announced the appointment of biotech executive and cell therapy … [Read more…]

Surescripts Joins Civitas Networks for Health

Driving real-world interoperability to improve healthcare, lower costs for patients ARLINGTON, Va.–(BUSINESS WIRE)–#HealthIT–Surescripts has joined Civitas Networks for Health as a strategic business and technology partner to continue leveraging healthcare interoperability nationwide, providing better informed patient care and lower healthcare costs. Civitas is the largest national network of its kind that includes member organizations working … [Read more…]

TribeHealth Selects Engooden Health to Transform Care Delivery Through Chronic Disease Management

The collaboration will further both organizations’ mission to connect patients to high-quality healthcare resources while reducing healthcare costs BOSTON–(BUSINESS WIRE)–Engooden Health, a company redefining chronic disease management, today announced a partnership with TribeHealth, a strategic care management organization. The collaboration enables TribeHealth to offer its partners and their patients chronic disease management services through Engooden’s … [Read more…]

Baxter Broadens Efforts to Increase Awareness, Education and Support of Kidney Health in Black Communities

Baxter partnership with not-for-profit organizations The Links, Incorporated and the National Kidney Foundation grows to national presence in its second year Program focuses on positively impacting kidney health in the Black community, encouraging early diagnosis of and intervention for chronic kidney disease Partnership builds on Baxter’s Activating Change Today initiative to advance racial justice DEERFIELD, … [Read more…]

Clinical Data from the LIGHT-UP Study Presented at the International Congress of Endocrinology Suggests New Gelesis Oral Hydrogel May Improve Insulin Sensitivity and Favorably Impact Metabolic Syndrome

The 25-week weight loss study which achieved its previously reported primary endpoints also examined the effects of GS200 on insulin resistance BOSTON–(BUSINESS WIRE)–Gelesis Holdings Inc. (NYSE: GLS) (“Gelesis” or the “Company”) the maker of Plenity for weight management, today released a poster presentation at the International Congress of Endocrinology in Singapore. The LIGHT-UP study evaluated … [Read more…]