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TowBoatUS Expands Presence With 4th British Columbia Port Location
SPRINGFIELD, Virginia, June 23 -- Boat Owners Association of the U.S. issued the following news release:
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TowBoatUS Expands Presence With 4th British Columbia Port Location
Helmed by Capt. Pasha Barlak, TowBoatUS Sointula is ready to assist recreational boaters
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SOINTULA, British Columbia - TowBoatUS, North America's largest on-water towing fleet, continues its expansion in British Columbia with the opening of a fourth location in the province. TowBoatUS Sointula is now on the water, assisting recreational boaters around Malcolm Island, including the community of Sointula off the British
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SPRINGFIELD, Virginia, June 23 -- Boat Owners Association of the U.S. issued the following news release:
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TowBoatUS Expands Presence With 4th British Columbia Port Location
Helmed by Capt. Pasha Barlak, TowBoatUS Sointula is ready to assist recreational boaters
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SOINTULA, British Columbia - TowBoatUS, North America's largest on-water towing fleet, continues its expansion in British Columbia with the opening of a fourth location in the province. TowBoatUS Sointula is now on the water, assisting recreational boaters around Malcolm Island, including the community of Sointula off the BritishColumbia coast.
The port is led by Capt. Pasha Barlak, a Sointula native with roots in the Malcolm Island fishing community. His maritime career began at age 13 as a deckhand on a commercial fishing vessel and has since spanned oil reserve surveying, carbon capture projects, and more recently, providing commercial assistance to boaters throughout coastal British Columbia.
"Working on the water has been a constant throughout my life, from building and maintaining boats to gaining hands-on experience across the industry. Today, being able to put that knowledge into action to help boaters is deeply gratifying. It's especially meaningful to serve the Sointula community I call home," said Pasha.
TowBoatUS Sointula will operate from Rough Bay on Malcolm Island with one red response vessel crewed by five Transport Canada-certified captains ready to assist boaters on the water.
In addition to standard towing services, fuel delivery, jump-starts, and soft ungroundings, the port offers salvage services.
Much like an auto club for recreational boat owners, Boat Owners Association of The United States (BoatUS) offers saltwater towing memberships for $215/year. In addition to a BoatUS Towing Membership, members receive more than 25 valuable BoatUS benefits including a subscription to award-winning BoatUS Magazine, free DSC-VHF radio registration, and more.
To request on-water assistance, boaters can call the BoatUS toll-free 24/7 Dispatch Center at 800-391-4869, download the free BoatUS App, which connects boaters to the closest local towing captain, call TowBoatUS Sointula directly at (855) 374-1918, or hail on VHF radio Ch. 16.
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About TowBoatUS
Boat Owners Association of The United States (BoatUS) is the nation's leading advocacy, services and safety group for recreational boaters. We provide more than 740,000 members with a wide array of helpful services, including 24-hour on-water towing that gets boaters safely home when their boat won't, as well as jump-starts, fuel delivery, and soft ungroundings. The TowBoatUS towing fleet is North America's largest network of towing ports with more than 330 locations and over 630 red towboats, responding to more than 110,000 requests for assistance each year. To learn more about becoming a TowBoatUS member, visit BoatUS.com/Towing and to find a TowBoatUS location closest to you, visit BoatUS.com/ServiceLocator.
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Original text here: https://www.boatus.com/news-room/release/towboatus-expands-presence-with-4th-british-c
[Category: Travel]
SAE International Announces COMVEC 2026 -- Resolving Current Challenges While Reimagining the Future
WARRENDALE, Pennsylvania, June 23 -- SAE International issued the following news release:
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SAE International Announces COMVEC(TM) 2026 -- Resolving Current Challenges While Reimagining the Future
SAE International(R) is excited to host COMVEC(TM) 2026, the premier technical event for the on-highway, off-highway, and defense sectors of the commercial vehicle industry, Sept. 29-Oct. 1, 2026, at the Renaissance Schaumburg Convention Center in Schaumburg, Illinois.
COMVEC brings together leaders from the truck, construction equipment, agricultural equipment, and defense sectors to address
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WARRENDALE, Pennsylvania, June 23 -- SAE International issued the following news release:
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SAE International Announces COMVEC(TM) 2026 -- Resolving Current Challenges While Reimagining the Future
SAE International(R) is excited to host COMVEC(TM) 2026, the premier technical event for the on-highway, off-highway, and defense sectors of the commercial vehicle industry, Sept. 29-Oct. 1, 2026, at the Renaissance Schaumburg Convention Center in Schaumburg, Illinois.
COMVEC brings together leaders from the truck, construction equipment, agricultural equipment, and defense sectors to addressthe challenges and opportunities shaping tomorrow's on- and off-highway commercial machines. The event brings together engineers, executives, suppliers, OEMs, researchers, and policymakers to explore advancements in vehicle technology, digital engineering, electrification, automation, connectivity, and systems integration.
One area expected to receive significant attention at COMVEC 2026 is autonomous commercial vehicle technology. "Commercial vehicles are, in fact, leading autonomy in a specific way. Controlled, geofenced environments such as mines, ports, and large construction sites already support high levels of autonomy with measurable productivity gains," stated Omkar Panse, Chief Technology Officer, KPIT. "Structured highway trucking is the next wave, converging on hub-to-hub models with autonomy on highways and human control for first and last mile."
Building on these advancements, COMVEC's three-day program is organized around critical themes facing the commercial vehicle industry as well as technologies shaping its future:
September 29 - Effectiveness Unleashed: Cutting Costs without Cutting Corners
As commercial vehicle manufacturers face increasing pressure to improve efficiency and profitability, this day will focus on strategies for reducing costs while maintaining quality, safety, reliability, and performance.
Featured Keynote: Omkar Panse, Chief Technology Officer, KPIT
September 30 - Emerging Technologies: Transforming Commercial Mobility
Industry experts will examine the technologies redefining commercial mobility, including digital engineering, software-defined vehicles, artificial intelligence, automation, advanced powertrains, and connected systems.
Featured Buckendale* Keynote: Del Costy, President and Managing Director, Americas, Siemens Digital Industries
(*Designed to inspire the next generation, this signature keynote delivers practical, data-driven insights geared toward young engineers and students.)
October 1 - From Delivery to Delight: Elevating Next-Generation Customer Experience
The final day will explore how commercial vehicle manufacturers can create greater value through enhanced customer experiences, data-driven services, predictive maintenance, and innovative business models that improve fleet performance and satisfaction.
Featured Keynotes:
Eric Shuman, Global Product Management, Precision Technology, CNH
Govindan Kannan, Ph.D., Senior Vice President, Global Product & Technology, Mack Trucks, Inc.
As part of SAE International's commitment to workforce development, COMVEC 2026 offers dedicated programming that helps students and early-career professionals build the skills, knowledge, and connections needed to thrive in the commercial vehicle industry, including:
* Student & Young Professional Discount
* Morning Networking
* Speed Mentoring & Meet the Experts
* Young & Emerging Professionals Night at Topgolf
In addition to more than 30 expert-led technical sessions, executive panels, and keynote presentations, attendees will have the opportunity to engage with exhibitors showcasing the latest commercial vehicle technologies, products, services, and innovations.
COMVEC is where commercial vehicle professionals connect, learn, and lead. Attendees gain direct access to industry leaders, explore emerging technologies, and stay ahead of evolving regulations, standards, and market trends in an environment designed to foster collaboration, innovation, and knowledge sharing. To learn more, visit www.sae.org/events/comvec.
Members of the media are encouraged to attend by contacting Jeff Laskowski at pr@sae.org.
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About SAE International(R)
SAE International(R) is a global organization committed to advancing mobility knowledge and solutions for the benefit of humanity. By engaging nearly 200,000 engineers, technical experts and volunteers, we connect and educate mobility professionals to enable safe, clean, and accessible mobility solutions. We act on two priorities: encouraging a lifetime of learning for mobility engineering professionals and setting the standards for industry engineering. We strive for a better world through the work of our
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Original text here: https://www.sae.org/articles/press-releases/2026/06/sae-comvec-2026
[Category: Engineering]
Private Markets Are Reshaping More Than Portfolios, Raising Questions for Investors, Policymakers, and Regulators
CHARLOTTESVILLE, Virginia, June 23 (TNSrpt) -- The CFA Institute, an association of investment professionals, issued the following news release on June 22, 2026:
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Private Markets Are Reshaping More Than Portfolios, Raising Questions for Investors, Policymakers, and Regulators
New CFA Institute Research and Policy Center report examines the implications of a changing balance between public and private capital formation
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CFA Institute Research and Policy Center today launched the first report in a new research series examining how the growth of private markets is reshaping capital markets
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CHARLOTTESVILLE, Virginia, June 23 (TNSrpt) -- The CFA Institute, an association of investment professionals, issued the following news release on June 22, 2026:
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Private Markets Are Reshaping More Than Portfolios, Raising Questions for Investors, Policymakers, and Regulators
New CFA Institute Research and Policy Center report examines the implications of a changing balance between public and private capital formation
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CFA Institute Research and Policy Center today launched the first report in a new research series examining how the growth of private markets is reshaping capital marketsand the implications for market transparency, valuation, investor protection, and professional practice.
The series begins with the publication today of Understanding the Growth of Private Markets: Structural Shifts in the Investment Industry. The research identifies key questions that investment firms, policymakers, and regulators will need to address as private markets continue to expand.
Private equity, private credit, real estate, infrastructure, and venture capital now account for more than US$18 trillion* in global private market assets under management. Firms are remaining private for longer, and a growing share of corporate financing, restructuring activity, and credit creation is occurring outside public markets. The current surge in mega-cap IPOs underscores how much growth and capital formation takes place before companies reach public markets.
Rhodri Preece, CFA, Senior Head of Research at CFA Institute Research and Policy Center and co-author of the report, said:
"The investment industry is at an inflection point. Recent high-profile IPOs illustrate just how much the capital formation process is changing. Increasingly, companies are listing on public markets at a much later stage of their development, after years of growth financed through private capital. This shift has implications that extend far beyond portfolio allocation to how capital markets function, how risk is distributed across the financial system, and how investors participate in economic opportunity. Professional standards, governance frameworks, and analytical tools will need to evolve alongside these structural market shifts."
Cheryll-Ann Wilson, PhD, CFA, Senior Affiliate Researcher at CFA Institute and co-author of the report, added:
"The growth of private markets is not being driven by a single group. It is being driven by the mutually reinforcing incentives and actions of issuers, asset owners, intermediaries, and policymakers. As private markets scale, they alter mechanisms of price discovery, reshape benchmark composition, redistribute information across market participants, and influence how financial stress propagates through the system. The trajectory of private markets over the next decade will demand a recalibration of policies and practices."
The publication is the first in a broader research series from CFA Institute Research and Policy Center examining private markets. Future research will include the emerging issues associated with retail access to private market investments, conflicts of interest and ethical considerations, private credit structures, and the policy responses needed to support market integrity and investor protection. It will also reveal new findings on the risk-return benefits of private markets assets in defined contribution retirement portfolios.
Notes to Editors
*Private equity, private credit, real estate, infrastructure, and venture capital now account for more than US$18 trillion* in global private market assets under management. Data via Preqin.
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About the CFA Institute Research and Policy Center
The CFA Institute Research and Policy Center brings together CFA Institute expertise along with a diverse, cross-disciplinary community of experts working collaboratively to address complex problems. Firmly anchored to the CFA Institute tenets of intellectual independence, impartiality, and technical rigor, its research, advocacy and standards work seeks to transform research insights into actions that strengthen markets, advance ethics and improve investor outcomes for the ultimate benefit of society. It is organized around four themes: capital markets, technology, the future of the investment industry, and sustainability.
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About CFA Institute
As the global association of investment professionals, CFA Institute sets the standards for professional excellence and credentials. We champion ethical behavior in investment markets and serve as the leading source of learning and research for the investment industry. We believe in fostering an environment where investors' interests come first, markets function at their best, and economies grow. With more than 200,000 charterholders worldwide across more than 160 markets, CFA Institute has 8 offices and 157 local societies. Find us at www.cfainstitute.org or follow us on LinkedIn and subscribe on YouTube.
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REPORT: https://rpc.cfainstitute.org/sites/default/files/docs/research-reports/fti-macro_growth-of-private-markets_online.pdf
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Original text here: https://www.cfainstitute.org/about/press-room/2026/cfa-institute-research-and-policy-center-report
[Category: Financial Services]
Osteopathic Medical School Applications Jump More than 12 Percent
BETHESDA, Maryland, June 23 [Category: Medical] (TNSxrep) -- The American Association of Colleges of Osteopathic Medicine issued the following news release on June 22, 2026:
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Osteopathic Medical School Applications Jump More than 12 Percent
Highest number since the pandemic year of 2021
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Today, the American Association of Colleges of Osteopathic Medicine (AACOM) released its 2026 application cycle report showing a 12.83 percent increase in applications to osteopathic medical schools from the previous year. The 26,506 applications are the most received since 2021 and represent an 18
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BETHESDA, Maryland, June 23 [Category: Medical] (TNSxrep) -- The American Association of Colleges of Osteopathic Medicine issued the following news release on June 22, 2026:
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Osteopathic Medical School Applications Jump More than 12 Percent
Highest number since the pandemic year of 2021
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Today, the American Association of Colleges of Osteopathic Medicine (AACOM) released its 2026 application cycle report showing a 12.83 percent increase in applications to osteopathic medical schools from the previous year. The 26,506 applications are the most received since 2021 and represent an 18percent increase from 2024. During the process, applicants can designate which schools get their information. This cycle's 242,076 designations represent a 15 percent increase from 2025.
"We are very proud that prospective students continue to seek out osteopathic medical education in growing numbers," said AACOM President and CEO Robert A. Cain, DO. "This is a testament to the quality of our colleges and future physicians' growing interest in treating the whole person. These applicants see osteopathic graduates practicing across the full spectrum of medicine and making life changing impacts on rural and underserved communities. It is not by accident that osteopathic medicine is the fastest growing segment of medical education."
The 2026 application cycle closed on Friday, June 12, 2026, and these applicants will begin their medical education journey this summer and fall. Colleges of osteopathic medicine (COMs) are currently educating close to 30 percent of all U.S. medical students and that number is forecasted to grow to one third of all students by 2030. The number of COM teaching campuses has more than tripled since 1999 and there are currently 47 COMs with 74 teaching locations in 36 states.
AACOM manages the application process for all the COMs through its American Association of Colleges of Osteopathic Medicine Application Service (AACOMAS). AACOMAS simplifies the process of applying to osteopathic medical school as prospective students complete one application and can designate which of the COMs receive their information. The 2027 application cycle is now open. To learn more about the COMs and the application process, please visit AACOM's Choose DO Explorer.
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About AACOM:
Founded in 1898, the American Association of Colleges of Osteopathic Medicine (AACOM) is the leading voice for the education and training of physicians who practice osteopathic medicine in settings across the medical spectrum-from primary care to the full range of medical specialties. We support our member colleges of osteopathic medicine in their efforts to attract and train individuals who are fueled by a desire to make a difference in our healthcare system by treating the whole person and building a future emphasizing health and wellness for all people. Today, more than 38,000 future physicians-close to 30 percent of all U.S. medical students-are being educated at one of our 47 accredited colleges of osteopathic medicine, encompassing 74 teaching locations in 36 states. To learn more about AACOM, please visit our website.
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Original text here: https://www.aacom.org/news-reports/news/2026/06/22/osteopathic-medical-school-applications-jump-more-than-12-percent
CTA Names MY OVU as Winner of Startup Pitch Competition at CEO Summit
ARLINGTON, Virginia, June 23 -- The Consumer Technology Association issued the following news release:
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CTA Names MY OVU as Winner of Startup Pitch Competition at CEO Summit
Polish startup heads to CES 2027, highlighting innovation across Europe
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The Consumer Technology Association (CTA)(R) announces MY OVU as the winner of the startup pitch competition at CTA's CEO Summit in Warsaw. Five emerging Polish startups presented innovative technologies and business solutions to a panel of investor judges. MY OVU will receive complimentary exhibit space in Eureka Park, the global stage for
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ARLINGTON, Virginia, June 23 -- The Consumer Technology Association issued the following news release:
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CTA Names MY OVU as Winner of Startup Pitch Competition at CEO Summit
Polish startup heads to CES 2027, highlighting innovation across Europe
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The Consumer Technology Association (CTA)(R) announces MY OVU as the winner of the startup pitch competition at CTA's CEO Summit in Warsaw. Five emerging Polish startups presented innovative technologies and business solutions to a panel of investor judges. MY OVU will receive complimentary exhibit space in Eureka Park, the global stage forstartups, at CES(R) 2027 in Las Vegas.
"Poland's startup ecosystem produces bold entrepreneurs developing technologies with global potential," says Kinsey Fabrizio, President and CEO, CTA. "At CES 2026, the Polish Agency for Enterprise Development (PARP) helped showcase innovation from the country in Eureka Park, and we are thrilled to welcome MY OVU to CES 2027 - where what's next is on display now."
A panel of three judges, including Zuzanna Kompowska, Inovo VC; Kris Palucki, OTB Ventures; and Paulina Brym-Ciuba, StartupHub Poland evaluated participants on innovation, business strategy, market potential and overall presentation. MY OVU showcased an intelligent ovulation thermometer designed to support women who are trying to conceive, monitoring their fertility or going through perimenopause.
"Winning the pitch competition at CTA CEO Summit is a significant milestone for our team," says Aleksandra Staniszewska, CEO & Founder, MY OVU. "The opportunity to present our technology to global business leaders and exhibit at CES 2027 will help us expand our international visibility and accelerate the next phase of our growth."
CTA annually hosts CEO Summit to bring together leaders from across the global technology industry for conversations on innovation, business transformation and emerging trends shaping the future. The startup pitch competition at CEO Summit underscores CTA's ongoing commitment to supporting emerging startups and elevating innovation across Europe on the Road to CES.
CTA will continue that momentum in Europe this fall at CES Tech Trends with FDDay, CES Unveiled Amsterdam and CES Unveiled Milan, where industry leaders, innovators, investors, government officials and top tier media from across the region will gather ahead of CES 2027.
See MY OVU at Eureka Park during CES from Jan. 6-9, 2027.
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Original text here: https://www.ces.tech/press-releases/cta-names-my-ovu-as-winner-of-startup-pitch-competition-at-ceo-summit
[Category: Electronic Products]
BSA on Quantum Technology and Security Executive Orders
WASHINGTON, June 23 -- The Business Software Alliance issued the following statement on June 22, 2026:
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BSA on Quantum Technology and Security Executive Orders
BSA Senior Director of Policy Henry Young issued the following statement following President Trump's signing of two new executive orders on quantum technologies and security:
The Business Software Alliance welcomes President Trump's new Executive Orders 14409 on Securing the Nation Against Advanced Cryptographic Attacks and EO 14411 on Ushering in the Next Frontier of Quantum Innovation which focus on upgrading government systems
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WASHINGTON, June 23 -- The Business Software Alliance issued the following statement on June 22, 2026:
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BSA on Quantum Technology and Security Executive Orders
BSA Senior Director of Policy Henry Young issued the following statement following President Trump's signing of two new executive orders on quantum technologies and security:
The Business Software Alliance welcomes President Trump's new Executive Orders 14409 on Securing the Nation Against Advanced Cryptographic Attacks and EO 14411 on Ushering in the Next Frontier of Quantum Innovation which focus on upgrading government systemsto post-quantum cryptography and furthering quantum innovation as an important step toward strengthening US leadership in one of the most transformative emerging technologies.
These executive orders advance many of the priorities BSA has highlighted in its quantum policy work, including the need for a refreshed national quantum strategy, stronger public-private collaboration, greater focus on commercialization and deployment, coordinated government leadership, working with like-minded partners, enhanced protection of critical quantum research and supply chains, and the upgrade to post-quantum cryptography.
The orders' direction to update the National Quantum Strategy, establish agency roadmaps, expand public-private partnerships, and reconstitute the National Quantum Initiative Advisory Committee, as well as updating the timelines for government agencies to upgrade to PQC, will help create a more coordinated framework for advancing quantum innovation as well as a safer and more secure nation.
As BSA has emphasized, governments that act now in partnership with industry will be best positioned to capture the economic, scientific, and national security benefits of quantum technologies. The executive order represents an important step toward ensuring the United States remains at the forefront of quantum innovation and competitiveness.
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ABOUT BSA
The Business Software Alliance (www.bsa.org) is the global trade association of the enterprise software industry, representing companies that are leaders in artificial intelligence, cybersecurity, cloud computing, quantum, and other breakthrough technologies. We work in over 20 markets in the US, Europe, and Asia, advocating for policies that build trust in technology so that every industry sector and the public can benefit from innovation.
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Original text here: https://www.bsa.org/news-events/news/bsa-on-quantum-technology-and-security-executive-orders
[Category: Business]
AMWA Welcomes the Academy of Physicians in Clinical Research as an Affiliate Member Organization
LEXINGTON, Kentucky, June 23 [Category: Medical] -- The American Medical Women's Association issued the following news:
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AMWA Welcomes the Academy of Physicians in Clinical Research (APCR) as an Affiliate Member Organization
This past year, AMWA was pleased to welcome the Academy of Physicians in Clinical Research (APCR) as an affiliate member organization. This partnership reflects a shared commitment of both organizations to advancing innovation in medicine, supporting physician leadership, and improving patient care through research, education, and collaboration.
As healthcare continues
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LEXINGTON, Kentucky, June 23 [Category: Medical] -- The American Medical Women's Association issued the following news:
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AMWA Welcomes the Academy of Physicians in Clinical Research (APCR) as an Affiliate Member Organization
This past year, AMWA was pleased to welcome the Academy of Physicians in Clinical Research (APCR) as an affiliate member organization. This partnership reflects a shared commitment of both organizations to advancing innovation in medicine, supporting physician leadership, and improving patient care through research, education, and collaboration.
As healthcare continuesto evolve rapidly, clinical research remains essential to developing new therapies, improving outcomes, and ensuring evidence-based care. Together, AMWA and APCR recognize the importance of supporting physicians engaged in clinical research and creating opportunities for education, mentorship, and professional growth across specialties and career stages.
"Collaboration across organizations helps strengthen the future of medicine," says Paulette Cazares, MD MPH, AMWA President. "By partnering with APCR, AMWA is helping foster greater awareness of the critical role clinical research plays in advancing healthcare and improving the lives of patients."
"Clinical research is foundational to medical progress and patient-centered innovation. Our affiliation with AMWA creates new opportunities to engage physicians across disciplines, support the next generation of clinical investigators, and promote collaborative approaches to advancing healthcare," said Neelum, T. Aggarwal, MD, APCR's Advancing Women in Clinical Research Committee Chair.
The partnership also aligns with AMWA's broader mission to advance women physicians and improve the health of women.
Increasing representation and leadership opportunities within clinical research is critical to ensuring that research reflects the diversity of patient populations and addresses longstanding gaps in women's health and sex- and gender-specific medicine.
Through this affiliation, AMWA and APCR hope to encourage greater physician engagement in clinical research, facilitate interdisciplinary dialogue, and create opportunities for collaboration in areas including education, advocacy, leadership development, and emerging medical innovation.
Both organizations look forward to future joint initiatives that support physicians in research and clinical practice while advancing evidence-based, patient-centered care.
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Original text here: https://amwa-doc.org/news/amwa-welcomes-the-academy-of-physicians-in-clinical-research-apcr-as-an-affiliate-member-organization/
