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2024 ISS National Lab Annual Report Highlights Momentum in Space-Based R&D

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ISS National Lab Delivers More Than 100 Payloads to Laboratory in Low Earth Orbit and Expands Resources to Dozens of First-Time Space Researchers

KENNEDY SPACE CENTER, Fla., Jan. 28, 2025 /PRNewswire/ — The International Space Station (ISS) National Laboratory highlighted the rapid growth of space-based R&D in its annual report, released today by the Center for the Advancement of Science in Space® (CASIS®). Over the past fiscal year, the ISS National Lab sponsored more than 100 payloads delivered to the orbiting laboratory—the second-highest annual total to date. Also during this fiscal year, nearly three-quarters of newly-selected projects sponsored for flight were from first-time space users, highlighting the success of the ISS National Lab in engaging new research communities.

Since 2011, CASIS has managed the ISS National Lab under a Cooperative Agreement with NASA, enabling access to the space station to benefit humanity and stimulate a thriving low Earth orbit (LEO) economy. This partnership with NASA supports the ISS National Lab’s mission to advance space-based R&D, foster a sustainable market economy in space, and pave the way for future commercial LEO destinations (CLDs). The ISS National Lab’s annual report for fiscal year 2024 (October 1, 2023-September 30, 2024) showcases the progress toward these goals.

Below are a few notable accomplishments from FY24:

Of the 103 ISS National Lab-sponsored payloads launched to the space station, 80 percent were from commercial entities, indicating a continued strong interest from private industry to conduct R&D in space.Nearly 75 percent of newly selected projects in FY24 were from new-to-space users, highlighting the success of ISS National Lab solicitations in attracting new research communities. Of the 31 selected projects, more than half were through ISS National Lab Research Announcements (NLRAs) in the strategic focus areas of technology development, in-space production applications (tissue engineering and biomanufacturing), and workforce development.More than 50 peer-reviewed articles related to ISS National Lab research—the most identified in a single fiscal year—were published in FY24, bringing the all-time total to nearly 450. Two-thirds of these papers were related to projects funded by the U.S. National Science Foundation (NSF) and the National Institutes of Health (NIH).An NIH-funded project resulted in a patent filed for a muscle tissue chip system, and an ISS National Lab-sponsored educational project led to a new product: a space station model kit for educators and students.Nearly $25 million in external, non-NASA funding was committed in support of ISS National Lab-sponsored projects, with almost half from academic and nonprofit institutions—underscoring the value they find in space-based R&D.The ISS National Lab allocated significant funding to the inaugural Igniting Innovation solicitation, in partnership with NASA’s Biological and Physical Sciences Division. The solicitation offered $7 million to five selected multiflight projects to advance critical cancer research. Most were from academic and nonprofit institutions that matched funding 1:1.Despite challenging market conditions, startups secured nearly $147 million in funding after the flight of ISS National Lab-sponsored projects, bringing the cumulative total to $2.2 billion.Subscribership nearly doubled for Upward, official magazine of ISS National Lab, while the Space Station Spotlight newsletter, which launched in FY23, added 1,100 new subscribers in FY24. Both boosted awareness of ISS National Lab activities and R&D results, while a redesigned website doubled page views by creating clearer engagement pathways.This year, the ISS National Lab prioritized workforce development and STEM career readiness, launching activities to equip students with essential skills. A new corporate donor pledged funding to support these education initiatives over the next three years.

“I am incredibly proud of what we achieved this year,” said Ramon Lugo, principal investigator and chief executive officer of CASIS. “As we continue to work hand in hand with NASA, our strong partnership has allowed us to push the limits of what we can accomplish.”

The FY24 Annual Report is now available online. To read about additional ISS National Lab-sponsored research that has launched to the space station, visit our website.

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About the International Space Station (ISS) National Laboratory:
The International Space Station (ISS) is a one-of-a-kind laboratory that enables research and technology development not possible on Earth. As a public service enterprise, the ISS National Laboratory® allows researchers to leverage this multiuser facility to improve quality of life on Earth, mature space-based business models, advance science literacy in the future workforce, and expand a sustainable and scalable market in low Earth orbit. Through this orbiting national laboratory, research resources on the ISS are available to support non-NASA science, technology, and education initiatives from U.S. government agencies, academic institutions, and the private sector. The Center for the Advancement of Science in Space® (CASIS®) manages the ISS National Lab, under Cooperative Agreement with NASA, facilitating access to its permanent microgravity research environment, a powerful vantage point in low Earth orbit, and the extreme and varied conditions of space. To learn more about the ISS National Lab, visit our website.

As a 501(c)(3) nonprofit organization, CASIS® accepts corporate and individual donations to help advance science in space for the benefit of humanity. For more information, visit our donations page.

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Procurement Partners Appoints Healthcare SaaS Veteran Adam Laskey as CEO to Drive Innovation and Growth

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BLOOMINGTON, Ill., Feb. 12, 2025 /PRNewswire/ — Procurement Partners, a leading provider of spend management and procure-to-pay technologies for healthcare organizations, announced it has appointed Adam Laskey, a leader in healthcare SaaS, as its new Chief Executive Officer (“CEO”) to accelerate innovation and market growth.

With over 20 years in healthcare technology leadership, Laskey has a track record of delivering innovative solutions that enhance operational efficiency and improve customer outcomes. He has successfully led high-growth teams, streamlined acquisitions to create more integrated customer experiences, and expanded access to scalable, cost-saving technologies that drive measurable impact for healthcare organizations.

Most recently, Laskey served as General Manager of EverHealth at EverCommerce, where he led efforts to unify a diverse healthcare software portfolio, making it easier for providers to deliver seamless, high-quality care.

Prior to EverCommerce, Laskey spent nearly 20 years at Cerner Corporation (now Oracle), where he led an integral business unit specializing in Behavioral Health and Long-Term and Post-Acute Care (“LTPAC”). He also launched development modernization initiatives, leading to Cerner’s Behavioral Health solution being named “Best in KLAS” for two consecutive years.

“Procurement Partners is at a pivotal moment in reshaping how healthcare organizations manage procurement and spending,” said Adam Laskey, CEO of Procurement Partners. “I’m excited to leverage my experience in scaling healthcare SaaS businesses to further enhance our platform, deepen customer impact, and drive the next wave of innovation for our customers and partners.”

John Caselli, Partner at Serent Capital, commented, “Adam brings an exceptional combination of healthcare domain expertise, strategic leadership, and operational execution. His experience in transforming product portfolios, integrating acquisitions, and driving customer success makes him the right leader to guide Procurement Partners into its next phase of growth.”

In addition to Laskey’s appointment, Perry Turbes has been named Executive Chairman of Procurement Partners. Turbes, a seasoned executive with a track record of leading and scaling enterprise software businesses, will provide strategic guidance and operational oversight to support the company’s growth trajectory.

To learn more about Procurement Partners, click here.

About Procurement Partners
Procurement Partners is a leading provider of spend management and procure-to-pay technologies that enable healthcare organizations to streamline procurements, enhance operational efficiency, spend smarter, and focus on patient care. The company’s comprehensive platform connects over 10,000 unique locations and hundreds of integrated providers and vendors, automating tasks related to contracting, purchasing, inventory management, invoice reviews, and payments. Procurement Partners processes over $4 billion in transactions annually. For more information, visit procurementpartners.com.

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Trepp Unveils AI-Powered Search, Expanding its Capabilities to Enhance Commercial Real Estate Business

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Trepp announced today the launch of new artificial intelligence (AI) tools, including AI search, a powerful feature designed to enhance how professionals navigate and extract insights from TreppCRE.

NEW YORK, Feb. 12, 2025 /PRNewswire-PRWeb/ — Trepp, a leading provider of data, insights, and technology solutions to the structured finance, commercial real estate (CRE), and banking markets, announced today the launch of new artificial intelligence (AI) tools, including AI search, a powerful feature designed to enhance how professionals navigate and extract insights from TreppCRE.

“Trepp has long been the industry’s trusted source for market intelligence, and with AI Search, we’re taking the next step in making our data more accessible and actionable,” said Michael Holtzman, Chief Technology Officer at Trepp.

Trepp’s AI Search uses a proprietary generative AI (GenAI)-based model to allow users to ask complex, natural-language questions and instantly retrieve relevant commercial property, loan, and financial data. This enhancement simplifies the search process, making it faster and more intuitive for CRE professionals to find assets that match their investment or lending criteria.

“Trepp has long been the industry’s trusted source for market intelligence, and with AI Search, we’re taking the next step in making our data more accessible and actionable,” said Michael Holtzman, Chief Technology Officer at Trepp. “By integrating GenAI technology and machine learning, we are transforming the way our clients interact with our data – enhancing their efficiency and allowing them to access new opportunities, faster.”

AI Search is just one of several next-generation AI tools Trepp has introduced to strengthen market analysis capabilities for CRE professionals. Alongside AI Search, Trepp has also developed:

AI-Powered Market Summary Chatbot – Quickly generates insights into any CRE market of interest.Hand-Selected Sales Comps – Unlocks AI-driven property comparisons tailored to specific investment needs.Income & Expense Comps – Allows for benchmarking of asset performance with AI-informed expense and revenue data.Financial Proforma Modeling – Creates detailed financial projections by using advanced AI models to leverage rapid comps, property size and age, demographics, and location data.

“The evolution of AI in CRE is accelerating, and Trepp is at the forefront of delivering tools that drive smarter decision-making,” said Lonnie Hendry, Chief Product Officer at Trepp. “These enhancements reflect our broader mission to blend Trepp’s trusted data with state-of-the-art technology, to give our clients access to the tools they need to more effectively navigate today’s real estate marketplace.”

For more information on Trepp’s AI solutions and to experience AI Search firsthand, visit http://www.trepp.com or request a demo here.

About Trepp
Trepp, founded in 1979, is the leading provider of data, insights, and technology solutions to the structured finance, commercial real estate, and banking markets. Trepp provides primary and secondary market participants with the solutions and analytics they need to increase operational efficiencies, information transparency, and investment performance. From its offices in New York, Dallas, and London, Trepp serves its clients with products and services to support trading, research, risk management, surveillance, and portfolio management. Trepp subsidiary, Commercial Real Estate Direct, is a daily news source covering the commercial real estate capital markets. Trepp is wholly owned by Daily Mail and General Trust (DMGT).

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Natixis Corporate & Investment Banking Fortifies Global Markets Team in the Americas with Strategic Hires

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NEW YORK, Feb. 12, 2025 /PRNewswire/ — Natixis Corporate & Investment Banking (Natixis CIB) today announced the appointments of Zach Rose, Matthew Pewarski, and Nate White in key leadership positions within the firm’s Global Markets Americas team. The strategic hires underpin Natixis CIB’s investment in its Global Markets franchise in the Americas, particularly its Macro business, with a focus on expanding its presence with Insurance companies, Financial Sponsors, Asset Managers, and Banks. They will be based in New York. Zach Rose will run the Macro Sales team in the Americas and report locally to Emmanuel Issanchou, Natixis CIB Head of Global Markets Americas and Global Head of Credit Markets and globally to Elie Bitton, Natixis CIB Global Head of Sales and Structuring. 

Emmanuel Issanchou, Head of Global Markets Americas and Global Head of Credit Markets at Natixis CIB, said: “We are delighted to welcome Zach, Matthew, and Nate to our Global Markets team. With their impressive track records and deep expertise, they will be instrumental in helping us meet our ambition to scale our platform and deepen client outreach.”

Elie Bitton, Global Head of Sales and Structuring at Natixis CIB, said: “The addition of Zach, Matthew, and Nate dovetails perfectly with our strategic vision to drive our global Macro business forward across Insurances, Pensions, Banks, Asset Managers, and Sponsors, enhance our capabilities, and deliver expertise to our clients in an ever-evolving market landscape.”

Zach Rose will serve as Managing Director, Head of Macro Sales Americas, bringing more than 20 years of industry experience to the role. He will be responsible for driving sales strategies, leading and managing a team of sales professionals, and ensuring the profitability and growth of Natixis CIB’s rates, currencies and commodities sales business in the Americas. He will report locally to Emmanuel Issanchou, Natixis CIB Head of Global Markets Americas and Global Head of Credit Markets, and globally to Elie Bitton, Natixis CIB Global Head of Sales and Structuring.

Before joining Natixis, Zach was Head of Macro Sales at Mizuho in New York, where he also served as Head of Rate Sales and in the Institutional Derivatives Sales group. Before that, he spent over nine years at Credit Suisse as a Managing Director in Interest Rate Sales.

Matthew Pewarski will serve as Managing Director, Head of Financial Sponsors & Corporate Sales Americas, Macro Group, where he will lead efforts to drive new business and expand relationships with Financial Sponsors and Corporates across the Americas. He will report locally to Zach Rose and globally to Paul Eterstein and David Sciolette, Global Co-Heads of Rates & FX Corporates, Sponsors, and SSA Sales.

Matthew joins Natixis from BNP Paribas in New York, where he was most recently Head of Financial Sponsor & Infrastructure Sales, leading a global markets solutions sales team focused on advising corporate and private equity clients on forex, interest rate, and commodity risk management needs. Before BNP Paribas, he worked at Mizuho, Wells Fargo, and Citi.

Nate White will serve as Managing Director, Rate Sales. He will be responsible for expanding Natixis CIB’s rates business with US regional banks and insurance companies, in addition to promoting our capabilities in trading and research and advising clients on customized derivatives strategies. He will also report to Zach Rose.

Nate has extensive experience in fixed income and interest rate derivative sales. He joins from Mizuho where he was a Managing Director in Interest Rate Derivative Sales. Before Mizuho, he spent more than seven years in Fixed Income Sales at Credit Suisse.

About Natixis Corporate & Investment Banking
Natixis Corporate & Investment Banking is a leading global financial institution that provides advisory, investment banking, financing, corporate banking and capital markets services to corporations, financial institutions, financial sponsors and sovereign and supranational organizations worldwide.

Our teams of experts in about 30 countries advise clients on their strategic development, helping them to grow and transform their businesses, and maximize their positive impact. Natixis CIB is committed to aligning its financing portfolio with a carbon neutrality path by 2050 while helping its clients reduce the environmental impact of their business.

As part of Groupe BPCE, the second largest banking group in France through the Banque Populaire and Caisse d’Epargne retail networks, Natixis CIB benefits from the Group’s financial strength and solid financial ratings (Standard & Poor’s: A+, Moody’s: A1, Fitch: A+, R&I: A+).

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