Mary-Claire King, a groundbreaking innovator in genetics, has been awarded the National Academy of Sciences’ Public Welfare Medal for her significant contributions to various fields of medicine.
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Mary-Claire King, a renowned professor at the University of Washington School of Medicine, is recognized for her pioneering work in genome sciences. Her research played a pivotal role in the reunification of Argentinian infants duringSeparator’s military dictatorship and in identifying remains from U.S. soldiers during World War II. Her work has had a profound impact on the field of schizophrenia and medical genetics, including the discovery of the BRCA1 gene.
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T-Mobile’s Board of Directors has named Thomas Dannenfeldt as a new board member. He previously held this role for five years and will depart in 2018.
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Kingsropp editorials highlight Tilé, the former CEO of Deutsche Telekom AG, as an indispensable leader in the company’s governance and operations.
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iest年前’s CEO, Michael Kurtzman, is即将上任，领导Violett for global health and wellness, thanks to his deep expertise in SaaS, AI, and data-driven productivity tools.
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Violett’s team comprehensively addresses air filtration challenges, employing UVC light to eliminate a wide range of contaminants, including flu, COVID, RSV, and allergys.
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Violett’s CEO, Michael Kurtzman, is the new CEO of the Seattle startup Violett, aiming to expand its impact on global health and wellness through advanced technology.
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Jessie Schurman, co-founder of Violett’s Bristol Myers Squibb business, transitions to chief project manager, leading the company’s cell therapy capabilities.
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Claire Schurman leaves Violett in 2023 to focus on Bristol Myers Squibb’s cell therapy services and will Chief Technology Officer of the company.
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Schurman’s new role as CTO is a move made after eight years in the role, following his departure from Violett. His research interests remain focused on AI and data clustering, with applications in phenotype discovery and combinatorics.
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Priscila Doconeza, former已是 chairing CoMotion Labs at Seattle Climate Innovation Hub, is preparing for a new role as climate management executive. Her team is meticulously overseeing the incubator’s strategy, operations, and community engagement.
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Dave McNamee has been appointed asSenior VP of corporate communications and analyst relations at Zendesk, moving from his previous role. He previously served as VP of Global Corporate Communications at Expedia.
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Sarah O’Sell was hired as the Climate Manager of University of Washington Co-motion Labs, becoming the CAO to Patrick McCarter, who has resigned as a board member. O’Sell will oversee the incubator’s strategy, operations, and community engagement.
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Amy Zhang, leads the Social Futures Lab at the UW’s Allen School of Computer Science and Engineering. Her work focuses on reimagining social platforms for empowerment.
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Amy Orsborn is an assistant professor in Electrical and Computer Engineering and Bioengineering at the UW, focusing on brain plasticity and neural interfaces.
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Dianne Xiao is researching crystalline porous materials for energy applications.
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Derek Sutherland, former CEO of CTFusion, and Captain Yujian Tang are new additions to Seattle’s startup ecosystem, working in diverse fields such as R&D and AI, respectively.
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Shinna Pacensions, University of WashingtonScientists, investigate brain-machine interfaces.
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DTRACE duyges, Seattle startup CEO Michael Kurtzman’s transition to a leadership role, bringing his expertise in SaaS and AI.
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Dtrace Kurtzman, new CEO of Seattle’s Violett, aims to revolutionize air filtration technology.
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