Stem cells can be coaxed to grow into new bone or new cartilage better and faster when given the right molecular cues and room inside a water-loving gel, researchers at Case Western Reserve University show.
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Chamberlain College of Nursing Appoints Dr. Pamela Fuller as Phoenix Campus President and Dr. Kimber
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Chamberlain College of Nursing Appoints Dr. Pamela Fuller as Phoenix Campus President and Dr. Kimberly LaMar to Senior Director of Campus Operations
PHOENIX–(BUSINESS WIRE)– Chamberlain College of Nursing today announced the appointment of Dr. Pamela Fuller as president of its Phoenix campus. Dr. Fuller succeeds Dr. Kimberly LaMar, who has served as the Phoenix campus president since 2009 and now becomes senior director of campus operations at Chamberlain.
Pamela Fuller, EdD, MN, RN, has more than 30 years of experience in the healthcare industry, including nursing practice and education. Prior to joining Chamberlain she served as dean at University of Phoenix College of Nursing. As president, she will oversee implementation of curriculum, delivery of student services, growth and development of regional clinical partnerships and management of day-to-day operations for Chamberlain’s Phoenix campus.
In her new role, Kimberly LaMar, ND/DNP, MSN, RNC, CNNP, NPD-BC, will oversee multiple campuses and be responsible for colleague hiring and training, directing all activities on new campuses, monitoring academic performance and overseeing budgeting and financial management.
“Drs. Fuller and LaMar have each made significant contributions to the nursing profession and will play important roles in helping Chamberlain deliver academic excellence for our students,” said Susan Groenwald, PhD, MSN, president of Chamberlain College of Nursing. “I look forward to working with both of them as we continue to evolve Chamberlain to meet the increasing need for advanced nursing education and improved healthcare outcomes in our communities.”
Dr. Fuller began her career at Good Samaritan Medical Center in Phoenix as a staff registered nurse and remained with the healthcare provider for 12 years, later serving as an instructor. In 2011, she received the Sigma Theta Tau International Melanie C. Dreher Outstanding Dean Award.Dr. Fullerearned a Doctor of Education degree from Argosy University and holds a Master of Nursing degree and Bachelor of Science in Nursing degree from University of Phoenix.
Dr. LaMar has more than 30 years of professional experience in nursing practice, education and research. Prior to joining Chamberlain in 2009, she was the associate dean of advance practice/graduate nursing programs at Grand Canyon University in Phoenix. Dr. LaMar is a neonatal nurse practitioner and is certified in high-risk neonatal nursing and nursing professional development. She was previously awarded the Arizona March of Dimes “Nurse of the Year” award for research and advancing the nursing profession. Dr. LaMar holds a Doctor of Nursing Practice degree from Case Western Reserve University, a Master of Science in Nursing degree from Medical College of Ohio, and a Bachelor of Science …read more
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Bioinspired material mimics squid beak
(Phys.org) —Researchers led by scientists at Case Western Reserve University have turned to an unlikely model to make medical devices safer and more comfortable—a squid’s beak. …read more
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Huntington Names Renee Csuhran as New Director of Commercial Real Estate
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Huntington Names Renee Csuhran as New Director of Commercial Real Estate
COLUMBUS, Ohio–(BUSINESS WIRE)– Huntington (NASDAQ: HBAN; www.huntington.com) has named Renee Csuhran as the Director of Commercial Real Estate. She brings more than 20 years of executive experience in commercial real estate, corporate banking and risk management. She will be based in Cleveland and will report to Nick Stanutz, Huntington’s senior executive vice president of the Asset Based Lending, Commercial Real Estate and Auto Finance Group.
“Renee came to Huntington with a strong commercial real estate and credit risk management background that will allow us to continue to promote a strong risk culture,” said Stanutz. “We have a disciplined growth strategy around commercial real estate, and Renee’s broad-based experience will help Huntington successfully manage and grow the segment.”
Before joining Huntington in 2012, Csuhran spent more than 20 years at KeyCorp in Cleveland, Ohio in various senior-level roles, including executive vice president and director of institutional real estate, real estate investment banking, and healthcare groups, executive vice president and director of credit risk management, and executive vice president and national client segment manager of real estate capital.
In these roles, Csuhran oversaw the management of a $10 billion loan portfolio, implemented credit processes, monitored asset quality and credit exposure, and led credit due diligence and loan review teams.
Csuhran is a 2005 Greater Cleveland YWCA Woman of Professional Excellence award winner. She has a bachelor’s of science degree in business administration and finance from Bowling Green State University, an MBA from the Weatherhead School of Management, Case Western Reserve University, and a certificate in RMA Advanced Risk Management from The Wharton School at the University of Pennsylvania.
About Huntington
Huntington Bancshares Incorporated is a $56 billion regional bank holding company headquartered in Columbus, Ohio. The Huntington National Bank, founded in 1866, provides full-service commercial, small business, and consumer banking services; mortgage banking services; treasury management and foreign exchange services; equipment leasing; wealth and investment management services; trust services; brokerage services; customized insurance brokerage and service programs; and other financial products and services. The principal markets for these services are Huntington’s six-state banking franchise: Ohio, Michigan, Pennsylvania, Indiana, West Virginia, and Kentucky. The primary distribution channels include a banking network of more than 700 traditional branches and convenience branches located in grocery stores and retirement centers, and through an array of alternative distribution channels including internet and mobile banking, telephone banking, and more …read more
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Mace Security International Welcomes Garnett R. Meador
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Mace Security International Welcomes Garnett R. Meador
SOLON, Ohio–(BUSINESS WIRE)– Mace Security International is pleased to announce the appointment of Garnett R. Meador as General Counsel & Senior VP Operations effective April 2nd, 2013. The addition of Garnett is another step in strengthening the Mace Brand and presence world-wide. “Garnett was instrumental in helping Jo- Ann Stores, Inc. reach its strategic objectives and he will be instrumental in helping Mace Security International become the #1 brand in personal security, protection and safety. We are very excited for Garnett to join the team and assist the management team in the transformation of the brand,” stated President and CEO John McCann. Below is a brief bio on Garnett. He will work out of the corporate offices in Ohio and report to John McCann.
From 2006-2013, Garnett was part of the Jo-Ann Stores, Inc. team that implemented an aggressive strategic plan, leading to impressive performance in many areas and precipitating the private acquisition of Jo-Ann in 2011 by the private equity firm, Leonard Green & Partners, L.P. Jo-Ann was formerly traded on the NYSE (symbol: JAS) and is the largest retailer of fabrics and one of the largest specialty retailers of crafts with nearly 800 stores in 49 states.
Prior to Jo-Ann, Garnett served as legal counsel and a member of the leadership team for several closely-held businesses, including a software product and development business serving Fortune 100 manufacturers and consumer products companies and a regional health care staffing business serving institutional medical facilities throughout the State of Ohio and surrounding states.
Garnett holds a Bachelor’s Degree in Psychology from Case Western Reserve University and a Juris Doctorate degree from Cleveland-Marshall College of Law.
Garnett is also a Board Member of the non-profit organization “IPM,” an international organization that works across borders of faith, culture and economic circumstances with women and children to create partnerships that build justice, peace and hope.
About Mace
Mace Security International, Inc. (OTC PINK: MACE) is a manufacturer and provider of personal defense, safety, and electronic security products to consumer and business market segments under the highly recognized Mace® brand. Mace also owns and operates a UL/ETL listed central station providing remote monitoring services to the wholesale security trade. For more information, go to www.mace.com or write to Mace Security International, Inc., 29100 Aurora Road, Suite 100, Solon, Ohio 44139.
Atotech and CWRU to shrink wiring for smaller semiconductors
The world’s lead manufacturer of chemicals for the metal finishing and electroplating industry has just signed a major research contract with Case Western Reserve University, aimed at developing novel chemistries and processes that will enable the manufacturing of smaller semiconductor devices than heretofore possible in routine production. …read more
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MOND used to predict key property in Andromeda's satellites
Using modified laws of gravity, researchers from Case Western Reserve University and Weizmann Institute of Science closely predicted a key property measured in faint dwarf galaxies that are satellites of the nearby giant spiral galaxy Andromeda. …read more
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Nearby dwarf galaxy and possible protogalaxy discovered
(Phys.org)—Peering deep into the dim edges of a distorted pinwheel galaxy in the constellation Ursa Major (the Great Bear), astronomers at Case Western Reserve University and their colleagues have discovered a faint dwarf galaxy and another possible young dwarf caught before it had a chance to form any stars.
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