ROCKVILLE, Md.–(BUSINESS WIRE)–The announcement of a recent investment from Semler Scientific (SMLR) in SYNAPS Dx (SDx), a privately held company focused on the research, development and commercialization of diagnostics for neurodegenerative disorders and conditions, including Alzheimer’s Disease (AD), further positions DISCERN™ as a diagnostic for early AD. In its fourth quarter and year-to-date 2021 financial results, SMLR said, “SMLR previously announced its Fall 2020 investment in another private company, now known as SDx, whose product is a test for early AD, named DISCERN. SMLR believes its current products and services, and any future products or services that it may offer, positions it to provide valuable information to its customer base, which in turn permits them to better guide patient care.” ...  Read more

Cherry Bekaert Wealth Management (“the Firm”), one of the nation’s largest accounting and advisory firms, is pleased to welcome Jeff Peller, CFP, CPA as the new Chief Executive Officer of Cherry Bekaert Wealth Management LLC (“CBWM”). ...  Read more

Children’s National Hospital in Washington, DC is ranked No. 7 on the Best Children’s Honor Roll. It is nationally ranked in 10 pediatric specialties. It is a children’s general medical and surgical facility. It is a teaching hospital. Established in 1870, Children’s National Hospital was among the first children’s hospitals in the U.S. Its main campus is located in northwest Washington, D.C., and its health system has primary care practices, outpatient care centers and other facilities throughout the capital region. The pediatrics departments for George Washington University School of Medicine and Health Sciences and the Howard University College of Medicine are based at Children’s National. Children’s National also partners with a number of area hospitals. For example, its neonatology division works with neonatal intensive care units in several community hospitals. At the Children’s National Research Institute, faculty members and staff investigate how to help prevent and treat childhood illnesses. One of the institute’s specialty research centers is the Sheikh Zayed Institute for Pediatric Surgical Innovation, which aims to improve pediatric surgery. The Bear Institute for Health Innovation uses health information technology to find ways to improve care. Children’s National is involved in several partnerships aimed at promoting public health in and around Washington, D.C. For example, through its mobile health program, Children’s National provides medical and dental care to kids living in the nation’s capital. In 1987, the hospital created Safe Kids Worldwide, which aims to reduce the number of accidental deaths – like burns, falls or drownings – among children.

Tower is hiring for a variety of positions including Branch Tellers, Branch Specialists/Floaters, Branch Member Service Representatives, Call Center Representatives, Collectors, Home Equity Loan Consultants and Mortgage Loan Consultants. The credit union has branch locations in Anne Arundel, Baltimore, Howard and Prince George’s Counties. To apply, interested applicants should submit a resume and position(s) of interest to: recruiter@towerfcu.org by 5:00 p.m. on March 2. ...  Read more

The facility represents a critical first step in a new era of drug manufacturing aimed at strengthening domestic supply chain resiliency

ROCKVILLE, Md., Feb. 15, 2022 /PRNewswire/ — On Demand Pharmaceuticals, Inc. (ODP), an innovative technology company transforming the way medicines are made, announced today the opening of its current Good Manufacturing Process (cGMP) compliant manufacturing facility dedicated to manufacturing all aspects of the medicine supply chain, from fine chemicals to final drug product. The new facility adds to the growing biotech hub in Montgomery County, providing additional job opportunities while accelerating the U.S.’ effort to mitigate drug shortages amid the ongoing supply chain crisis. ...  Read more

As Kite, a Gilead Company continues to grow its footprint, sustainability remains a commitment. Its newest state-of-the-art cell therapy manufacturing facility located along the I-270 corridor in Urbana, Maryland was built in accordance with LEED criteria and BREEAM standards, according to a press release. ...  Read more

Catalyte and Retrain America have created a product analyst and designer apprenticeship for Exelon in Baltimore. This new endeavor, and an in-depth look at the evolution of Retrain America, are highlighted in a recent Next City feature story. ...  Read more

Inmarsat and Hughes Network Systems, LLC (HUGHES), today announced they have donated mobile satellite communications technology and services to the International Telecommunication Union (ITU) for use in developing nations facing natural and man-made disasters. The donation includes 30 Broadband Global Area Network (BGAN) terminals, manufactured by Hughes, and $1.2 million worth of satellite airtime from Inmarsat, leveraging the ELERA network.  Hughes and Inmarsat will also provide technical training to ITU personnel so they can deliver a turn-key communications solution for humanitarian aid workers responding to emergencies anywhere in the world. ...  Read more