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Christiane Ayotte, the first woman to receive the highest distinction of Ordre des chimistes du Québec

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Retired INRS professor named member of Société honorifique des Compagnons de Lavoisier

LAVAL, QC, Nov. 1, 2024 /CNW/ – A leading figure in the fight against doping in sport, Christiane Ayotte, retired professor at Institut national de la recherche scientifique (INRS), has recently been recognized by Ordre des chimistes du Québec (OCQ) with the honorary title of Compagnon de Lavoisier.

Professor Ayotte thus becomes the first woman in Québec to receive this eminent distinction and joins the 25 other emeritus members who collectively form Société honorifique des Compagnons de Lavoisier.

This distinction, the highest bestowed by the Order, is awarded on an ad hoc basis to recognize a member’s valuable contribution to society and their notable involvement in promoting the discipline of chemistry during their career.

This nomination echoes Professor Ayotte’s exceptional career path, as she has previously confided that she pursued a career in science out of a desire for emancipation, in a sector where women were still under-represented.

“I am delighted and honoured to receive this distinction from my peers, and to highlight the essential contribution of Ordre des chimistes to Québec. Before guillotining Antoine Lavoisier, the court declared that the ‘republic has no need of scientists or chemists.’ Today, 230 years later and at a time when every opinion, no matter how unfounded, carries equal weight and spreads throughout society, the voice of chemists and biochemists must be heard. I’ve always been very proud to be a woman and a chemist. I hope that by speaking out, I’ve inspired young Quebecers to take an interest in science and make it their career,” says Christiane Ayotte, retired INRS professor, world expert in doping control.

“The contributions of Ms. Christiane Ayotte extend far beyond the world of sports. Her work and research have had positive impacts in several other health-related professions. Her ability to simplify complex concepts has helped educate the public on the risks associated with doping, as well as the importance of ethical rules in all areas of life. Ms. Ayotte is an ambassador for the profession, but also for the entire professional system,” proudly emphasizes Mr. Michel Alsayegh, president of the Ordre des chimistes du Québec.

The awards ceremony took place at the Gala de reconnaissance des membres émérites as part of the Grand RDV des chimistes et des biochimistes 2024, held on October 17.

A world-class career

Throughout her career, Professor Ayotte has distinguished herself as a world expert in doping control. Her dedication to the integrity of sport, the protection of athletes, and the advancement of scientific knowledge in this ever-evolving field has been applauded the world over.

For more than 30 years, Professor Ayotte headed the INRS Doping Control Laboratory based at the INRS Armand-Frappier Santé Biotechnologie Research Centre in Laval and served as a scientific expert on the International Olympic Committee’s Medical Commission at the Salt Lake City, Beijing, London, Sochi, and Rio Olympic Games. Under her leadership, the laboratory team achieved international recognition, carrying out analyses for several major competitions such as the Pan-American Games, the Central American Games, the Vancouver Olympics, and other Olympic Games.

She has also served on a number of World Anti-Doping Agency committees and working groups, contributing to the drafting of standards and technical documents governing analyses carried out in accredited laboratories. She has not hesitated to defend the science of doping control when challenged in international courts.

Her scientific expertise and vast experience have made her a key figure in the sports media landscape, with several thousand interviews to her credit. She is called upon by national and international media as an authority in the field when cases of doping in sport occur.

“Professor Ayotte’s contribution to our establishment is invaluable: thanks to the immense scope of her work, our laboratories are now among the most recognized infrastructures in the fight against doping in Quebec and around the world. This distinction is a magnificent recognition of all that she has accomplished for her profession and her field of research, but also for society and for the next generation of scientists,” adds Luc-Alain Giraldeau, Executive Director of INRS.

Regularly recognized for her research work, Professor Ayotte has received numerous awards and distinctions. In 2018, she was awarded the insignia of Officer of the Order of Canada “for her relentless fight against doping in sport,” as well as a 50th Anniversary Tribute Medal from Ministère des Relations internationales et de la Francophonie. She was also the first chemist to receive the Prix René Dussault 2024, awarded by Conseil interprofessionnel du Québec (CIQ), for her prestigious career.

About INRS 

INRS is an academic institution dedicated exclusively to graduate research and training in strategic sectors in Quebec. For the past 55 years, it has actively contributed to Quebec’s economic, social, and cultural development. INRS is first in Canada in research intensity. It is made up of four interdisciplinary research and training centres located in Quebec City, Montreal, Laval, and Varennes, which focus their efforts on strategic sectors: water, earth, and environment (Eau Terre Environnement Research Centre); energy, materials, and telecommunications (Énergie Matériaux Télécommunications Research Centre); urbanization, culture, and society (Urbanisation Culture Société Research Centre); and health and biotechnology (Armand-Frappier Santé Biotechnologie Research Centre). The INRS community includes over 1,500 students, postdoctoral fellows, and faculty and staff members. inrs.ca

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Cv International’s WindSuite: A Comprehensive Solution for Wind Turbine Maintenance and Safety

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BEND, Ore., Nov. 1, 2024 /PRNewswire/ — Cv International’s WindSuite™, a cutting-edge service solution tailored to meet the safety and operational needs of technicians maintaining wind turbines across the renewable energy sector. The WindSuite provides an integrated approach to nitrogen servicing, combining a nitrogen generator, enhanced nitrogen booster, explosion-proof nitrogen fill station, and the innovative, CE Certified, WindKit, designed for ease of use in challenging environments.

Cvi’s WindSuite has been adopted by major industry players, including Siemens Energy, Vestas American Wind Technology, and Clearway Energy Wind Power Plants. “Servicing wind turbines is no easy task due to their extreme heights and the demand for high-pressure nitrogen,” says Sam Zumbrunnen of Cv International. “Our WindKit provides a portable and efficient nitrogen solution, enabling technicians to safely service turbines at elevation while ensuring equipment integrity and enhancing personal safety.”

Key Highlights:

Cvi WindSuite: The Complete Service Solution
WindSuite provides a suite of complementary nitrogen products designed to meet the varied needs of wind turbine servicing. This comprehensive package includes a nitrogen generator, booster, explosion-proof fill station, and the WindKit for portable, on-site nitrogen application.

Expanding Distribution Network
Cvi is partnering with a growing network of national distributors, marking a significant milestone in the company’s expansion. These distributors are positioned to deliver WindSuite solutions to a broader audience across the U.S.

Growing Customer Base
WindSuite has been successfully installed in several states, including Texas, Indiana, Arizona, Colorado, and Washington, contributing to enhanced operational efficiency and safety for a wide range of wind farm operators.

Cost and Safety Benefits
By reducing maintenance costs and improving safety protocols, the WindSuite offers wind farm operators a superior return on investment, contributing to the accessibility and affordability of wind energy.

Dan Warden, CEO of Cv International, expressed excitement about the company’s continued impact on the renewable energy sector. “Our WindSuite is designed to accelerate the transition to sustainable energy by streamlining wind turbine maintenance. We’re proud to announce that our Bend, Oregon facility is powered by 100% renewable wind energy, reinforcing our commitment to sustainability for our customers, employees, and communities.”

For further details or media inquiries, please contact:

George Darcy
Chief Marketing Officer
gdarcy@cvintl.com
541-480-1716

About Cv International:
For over 40 years, Cv International has provided innovative solutions to industries including Wind Energy, Aviation, Hydro Electric, and Oil & Gas. Headquartered in Bend, Oregon, Cv International is a Veteran-Owned Small Business (VOSB) delivering high-performance nitrogen systems, contaminated fuel detectors, cryogenic samplers, and maintenance solutions. Visit us at cvintl.com.

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WorkFusion Named a Category Leader in the Chartis RiskTech Quadrant® for KYC Solutions

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Recognition as a leader in KYC, plus being named an AI category winner in the RiskTechAI50®, highlight the company’s market leadership in financial crime compliance technology

NEW YORK, Nov. 1, 2024 /PRNewswire/ — WorkFusion, a pioneer in AI agents for financial crime compliance (FCC), today announced that it has been named a Category Leader in the Chartis RiskTech Quadrant® for KYC Data and Solutions, 2024. It was also recognized recently as the winner for the Workflow and Automation category in Chartis’ RiskTechAI50® 2024.

Chartis is a research and advisory firm that supports financial services firms in the areas of risk, compliance and RegTech.

“WorkFusion’s bespoke AI assistance is a unique capability in the KYC marketplace and can be utilized in such areas as alert adjudication, automation and onboarding,” said Chartis Research Principal Philip Mackenzie. “Together with this cutting-edge leveraging of AI, the company’s strategy and consistent growth were key factors in WorkFusion’s designation as a category leader in the KYC Solutions quadrant.”

WorkFusion CEO Adam Famularo said, “We welcome the recognition by Chartis of our advanced KYC technology and expertise. Banks and financial institutions are contending with an increasingly complex and burgeoning landscape of bad actors attempting to exploit the global financial system. Every day, our AI Agents are helping financial crime compliance teams mitigate risk and transform KYC processes by reducing manual work and delivering a faster, easier onboarding experience for customers.” 

WorkFusion’s AI-driven solutions prowess has previously been highlighted by other expert assessments, including being recognized as a Leader in Everest Group’s Banking-specific IDP Products PEAK Matrix® Assessment 2024. “WorkFusion’s ‘Digital Workers’ offering has stimulated the IDP market by giving users pre-trained ML models for specific use cases, especially within the banking compliance arena.”

Chartis assessed the WorkFusion platform, called Work.ai, as well as the WorkFusion AI Agents for financial crime compliance (FCC), by reviewing and analyzing in-depth product information, live demonstrations of WorkFusion AI Agents for FCC in action and interviews with WorkFusion product experts.

About WorkFusion

WorkFusion is a pioneer in AI agents for financial crime compliance (FCC). Its AI Agents are purpose-built workers that augment compliance teams in level 1 analyst functions and alleviate the tedious tasks associated with anti-money laundering (AML), adverse media monitoring, sanctions screening alert review, customer onboarding, Know Your Customer (KYC), transaction monitoring (TM) and customer service. WorkFusion’s AI solutions are technology controls that mitigate risk, solve talent challenges, increase workforce capacity, save money, enhance employee and customer experience, and improve compliance posture. To “put AI to work” for your organization, visit workfusion.com.

Media contact:

Jessica Cassady

jcassady@workfusion.com

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Further exits stealth with $4.1M to empower first-time homebuyers

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Founded by a former fintech unicorn CEO & a proptech executive, Further aims to simplify the process for buyers with better financial planning tools

WASHINGTON, Nov. 1, 2024 /PRNewswire-PRWeb/ — New startup Further launches today and emerges from stealth with a $4.1 million pre-seed round. Founded in spring 2024, Further is on a mission to empower first-time homebuyers through the financial complexities of purchasing their first home. Investors include Link Ventures, Vesta Ventures, F4, FiDi Ventures, Flex Capital, Gaingels, Andrew Paradise, Jeff Fagnan, Ryan Moore and other angel investors.

The equation for homebuying has become much more complicated.

The company arrives at a critical time in the home affordability crisis. Today’s first-time homebuyers, particularly Millennials, face unprecedented challenges. As increasingly unattainable housing prices have pushed back the average age of homebuyer to their mid-30s, the equation for homebuying has also become much more complicated. While buyers are often left to manage this highly complicated process on their own using home-made spreadsheets, Further aims to replace the guesswork with easy-to-understand yet powerful, personalized tools that simplify their financial planning.

“Buying a home is one of the most significant milestones in a person’s life, but for many, the process is daunting and far too often, feels out of reach,” said Further cofounder & CEO, Kevin Bennett. “At Further, we’re here to empower buyers, giving them the tools, confidence and knowledge they actually need to achieve their homeownership dream.”

Further was founded by CEO Kevin Bennett and COO Chris Baker, leaders with extensive experience in fintech, real estate, and tech innovation. Bennett, the founding CEO of fintech unicorn Caribou, has a proven track record of leading high-growth companies. Baker, who has held leadership positions at high-growth startups, like EverQuote, and large consumer banks, like Bank of America and Santander, brings deep expertise in real estate and financial services. Further CTO, Nassir Samatar, brings a wealth of experience in building scalable tech platforms at Amazon, Coupang & Rover.

For more information, visit www.withfurther.com.

Media Contact

Hannah Golden, Further, 1 7033406867, press@withfurther.comwww.withfurther.com

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