Anika announced a research collaboration with the Institute of Integrative Biology at the University of Liverpool to develop an injectable mesenchymal stem cell therapy for osteoarthritis.

The Vilcek Foundation announced the winners of the 2018 Vilcek Prizes in Biomedical Science. Awarded annually, the prizes call attention to the breadth of immigrant contributions to science in the United States. In parallel, the Vilcek Foundation also awards prizes for immigrant accomplishments in the arts.

The goal of “Forever Welcome” is to help ensure that the United States is a safe place for immigrants to pursue their dreams.

Publicis Health, a division of Publicis Groupe, announced the elevation of Alexandra von Plato to the role of Chief Executive Officer for Publicis Health effective immediately.

W2O announced the appointment of Rita Glaze as Practice Leader of Value, Pricing and Market Access to strengthen its healthcare commercialization offering.