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Updates every hour. Last Updated: 28-Oct-2025 10:11 ET (28-Oct-2025 14:11 GMT/UTC)

9-Sep-2025

Carlos Collet, MD, Ph.D., joins CRF® as director, cardiovascular imaging, physiology and translational therapeutics

Cardiovascular Research Foundation
Business Announcement

The Cardiovascular Research Foundation^® (CRF^®) is proud to announce the appointment of Dr. Carlos Collet as Director, Cardiovascular Imaging, Physiology and Translational Therapeutics. A globally recognized interventional cardiologist and imaging expert, Dr. Collet will spearhead efforts to accelerate the integration of cutting-edge research into clinical practice, elevate CRF^®’s academic contributions, and expand its global leadership in cardiovascular education. His work will unify translational science, technological innovation, and education to advance CRF^®’s mission.

9-Sep-2025

Indiana University and Instructure receive NSF funding to develop TOPSAIL, the first-of-its-kind infrastructure for testing AI tools in education

Indiana University
Grant and Award Announcement

In fields ranging from cybersecurity to autonomous vehicles testbeds provide realistic environments where innovations can be safely piloted before widespread deployment. TOPSAIL, developed by Indiana University and leading educational technology company Instructure and funded through a planning grant from the National Science Foundation, will bring this proven methodology to education research for the first time, creating infrastructure that enables research teams to conduct pilot evaluations in authentic classrooms responsibly, rigorously, and rapidly.

Funder: U.S. National Science Foundation

9-Sep-2025

NCCN Policy Summit explores whether artificial intelligence can transform cancer care safely and fairly

National Comprehensive Cancer Network
Meeting Announcement

The National Comprehensive Cancer Network (NCCN)—an alliance of leading cancer centers devoted to patient care, research, and education—hosts a Policy Summit exploring where artificial intelligence (AI) currently stands as a tool for improving cancer care, and where it may be going in the future.

9-Sep-2025

REDIMadrid launches End-to-End Quantum Secure Data Transport Project with Ciena

IMDEA Software Institute
Business Announcement

HANOVER, Md., U.S.A. and MADRID, Spain – September 9, 2025 – REDIMadrid, the research network of Comunidad de Madrid, managed by IMDEA Software, recently collaborated with Ciena (NYSE: CIEN) on the optical network foundation required to launch its End-to-End Quantum Secure Data Transport Project. The project leverages Ciena’s 6500 photonic line system, which allows a quantum channel to operate seamlessly alongside existing Dense Wavelength Division Multiplexing (DWDM) traffic on the same fiber. This marks a significant milestone in the realm of quantum secure data transport by demonstrating the ability to use Quantum Key Distribution (QKD) technology over existing optical fiber networks.

8-Sep-2025

Japan-led initiatives for a sustainable future

Okinawa Institute of Science and Technology (OIST) Graduate University
Meeting Announcement

From Japan to the world—scientific innovation and collaboration aimed at solving global challenges will take center stage at the Science Summit, held alongside the 80th United Nations General Assembly from September 9 to 26, 2025. In response to a call from the Okinawa Institute of Science and Technology (OIST), eight Japanese institutions will present six official programs at the summit. These sessions will feature a diverse range of speakers—from PhD students and university presidents to medical professionals, scientists, and engineers—addressing topics such as food and water security, rare and common diseases, inclusive education, and research ethics.

8-Sep-2025

Bright children from poorer backgrounds twice as likely to receive hospital mental health treatment than affluent high-achievers

Taylor & Francis Group
Peer-Reviewed Publication

Bright children from poorer backgrounds are twice as likely to be admitted to hospital with mental health problems than high-achievers with affluent upbringings.

Journal: Oxford Review of Education
Funder: Nuffield Foundation

8-Sep-2025

Boston University appoints Kenneth Lutchen to top research job

Boston University
Business Announcement

Boston University has appointed pioneering biomedical engineer and experienced higher education leader Kenneth Lutchen as its new vice president and associate provost for research. He will lead BU’s $500 million research enterprise, which spurs new knowledge and impactful advances.