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Internationally Renowned Neurosurgeon and Neuroscientist to Receive CHCI Chair's Award on September 13 WASHINGTON, July 12, 2012 /PRNewswire-USNewswire/ -- The Congressional Hispanic Caucus Institute (CHCI) and its Chair Rep. Charles A. Gonzalez today announced that Dr. Alfredo Quinones-Hinojosa will be awarded one of its highest honors--The Chair's Award--in recognition of his accomplishments, leadership, and outstanding service to the Latino community at CHCI's 35th Anniversary...

PHILADELPHIA, July 10, 2012 /PRNewswire/ -- TREVENTIS Corporation announced today that the Company's scientific founder, Donald F. Weaver, MD, PhD, was named as the Sobey Chair in Alzheimer's disease research at Dalhousie University in Halifax, Nova Scotia, Canada. This is the third endowed chair to be held by Dr. Weaver at Dalhousie. This chair has been established as the result of a $2 million donation to the Dalhousie Medical Research Foundation (DMRF) from the Sobey Foundation....

Founding partner of Ogden & Sullivan, P.A. in Tampa, Florida to serve as chair of 16-member committee that oversees the Bar's board certification program and continuing legal education accreditation and compliance Tampa, Florida (PRWEB) June 25, 2012 Timon V. (Tim) Sullivan of Ogden & Sullivan in Tampa will serve as 2012-13 chair of The Florida Bar Board of Legal Specialization and Education, a 16-member committee that oversees the Bar's board certification program and...

NEW YORK, June 25, 2012 /PRNewswire/ -- Arup in the Americas announced a series of promotions today: six key staff to the position of Principal. The promotions are a reflection of Arup's commitment to growing strong, dynamic talent within the company. "Arup is pleased to recognize these six new principals, not only for the contribution they have already made to Arup, but also for the leadership and vision they bring to our firm," said Mahadev Raman, Chair, Americas...

MCLEAN, Va., June 25, 2012 /PRNewswire/ -- SAIC, Inc. (SAIC) (NYSE: SAI) announced today that President and Chief Executive Officer John P. Jumper has been elected Chair of the SAIC Board of Directors, effective June 15. Jumper succeeds A. Thomas Young as Chair of the Board. Mr. Young will continue to serve on the Board as an independent director. The Board also appointed Lawrence C. Nussdorf, an independent director, to serve as Lead Director. Mr. Nussdorf since 1998 is...

PHILADELPHIA, June 14, 2012 /PRNewswire-USNewswire/ -- Frances E. Jensen, MD, has been named Chair of the Department of Neurology in the Perelman School of Medicine at the University of Pennsylvania. She comes to Penn Medicine from Boston, where she is currently Professor of Neurology at Harvard Medical School and a senior neurologist at both Brigham and Women's Hospital and Children's Hospital, Boston. Starting August 13, Jensen will become the 11th chair to lead Penn's Department of...

Knoll introduces the newest member of its Generation work chair family: ReGeneration by Knoll®. Designed by New Zealand's Formway Design, ReGeneration showcases Knoll's continued commitment to sustainable & beautiful design, production, and distribution. EAST GREENVILE, PA (PRWEB) June 12, 2012 Knoll, Inc., a leading designer and manufacturer of innovative branded furniture and textiles, has launched the ReGeneration by Knoll® work chair—the newest member of the...

A chair to help musicians feel better and play better is the goal of David Brothers, assistant professor of interior design at NJIT's School of Art + Design. He has created a chair designed to reduce the back pain that is an occupational hazard to musicians who are required to sit for long periods, most often on a seat not designed for their needs. He said that his chair is designed to promote good playing posture and correct breathing techniques. "It's well established among musicians...

Surprise dad with ergonomic seating and a life-changing Zero Gravity recliner for back pain and tension relief during the We’ve Got Your Back’s Father’s Day promotion. Los Gatos, CA (PRWEB) June 09, 2012 We’ve Got Your Back, featuring the latest designs in ergonomic seating, tension relief and back pain in Los Gatos, is thrilled to announce its Father’s Day promotion and the continuation of its Human Touch Spring Promotion. “It can be hard to find dad exactly what he wants...

Seb Coe, Chair of the London Organising Committee of the Olympic Games and Paralympic Games (LOCOG) has pledged his support for the 100 Days of Peace project, by becoming one of the first people to sign the Peace Pledge. (PRWEB) June 09, 2012 Seb Coe, Chair of the London Organising Committee of the Olympic Games and Paralympic Games (LOCOG) has pledged his support for the 100 Days of Peace project, by becoming one of the first people to sign the Peace Pledge. Link to images of Seb Coe...