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Rarecells Inc. Appoints Dr. Neil Kurtz to Board of Directors

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NEW YORK and PARIS, March 26, 2025 /PRNewswire/ — Rarecells Inc., a pioneering company in liquid biopsy technology, is pleased to announce the appointment of Dr. Neil Kurtz to its Board of Directors. Dr. Kurtz, a renowned healthcare entrepreneur and executive, brings over 40 years of experience in the pharmaceutical, contract research, post-acute care, and medical diagnostic sectors.

Dr. Kurtz has a distinguished career as a founder of several successful companies, including Medidata Systems and Worldwide Clinical Trials, which collectively generated over $8 billion in value for investors. He has served as CEO of both public and private companies and has held senior executive positions in top pharmaceutical and healthcare organizations. His leadership experience includes serving as President and CEO of Golden Living, one of the United States’ largest providers of diversified care.

“We are delighted to welcome Dr. Kurtz to our Board of Directors,” said Dr. Patrizia Paterlini, CEO of Rarecells Inc. “His extensive expertise in diagnostics, finance, and scientific research, along with his strategic insights, will be invaluable as we continue to develop and commercialize our innovative liquid biopsy technology for early cancer detection. His addition strengthens our commitment to assembling a board with significant expertise to guide our mission of delivering unparalleled, label-free access to intact circulating tumor cells and their CTC-DNA for downstream analysis. We are confident that Dr. Kurtz’s leadership will further enhance our efforts to bring cutting-edge solutions to the forefront of precision oncology.”

“I am honored to join the already exceptional Board of Directors at Rarecells,” said Dr. Kurtz. “I am aligned with the company’s belief that through its ISET technology it has the potential to revolutionize cancer diagnostics and personalized treatment, having a profound impact on the lives of millions of patients worldwide. I look forward to sharing the insights I have gained across my industry experience and contributing to Rarecells’ growth and success in this critical field, where the unmet need remains critical.”

Dr. Kurtz is the 5th member of Rarecells’ Board of Directors. The other members are Patrizia Paterlini MD, PhD, President, CEO & Founder of Rarecells;  Neil Gunn, PhD, former head of Roche Molecular Systems and Roche Sequencing, Christian Brechot MD, PhD, Senior Associate Dean for Research in Global Affairs and the Associate Vice-President for International Partnerships and Innovation at the University of South Florida, Tampa & President of the Global Virus Network; Thierry de Marignac, Former Partner at Banque Mirabaud & Cie & Leading Investor.

About Rarecells Inc.

Rarecells Inc. is a leading company in the development of innovative non-invasive tests for early cancer diagnosis based on a proprietary hypersensitive AI-based Circulating Tumor Cells (CTCs) and CTC-DNA detection. Founded in 2012, the firm is headquartered in New York with offices and laboratories in New York and Paris. For more information, visit www.rarecells.com

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AllenComm Recognized as a Top eLearning Content Development Company by eLearning Industry

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AllenComm — a leading provider of innovative, effective learning experiences — is named by eLearning Industry as one of the Top eLearning Content Development Companies for 2025.

SALT LAKE CITY, April 1, 2025 /PRNewswire/ — The award-winning team at AllenComm, an innovator in learning advisory, design, tech and talent for the corporate learning and development market, has earned recognition as a leading provider of eLearning content development services.

The list of top eLearning content development companies named by eLearning Industry serves as an industry resource, directory and source of credible learning and development (L&D) information for organizations seeking expert-level support for their L&D programs.

In their announcement of the award, eLearning Industry said: “These eLearning experts can identify your employees’ training and development needs so that your efforts are indeed effective. They can give a complete analysis of your training needs by analyzing all levels of each organization. … Every year, eLearning Industry evaluates hundreds of eLearning content development companies … to determine which ones stand out for their long-standing, enterprise-wide commitment to eLearning content development excellence.”

Ron Zamir, AllenComm President and CEO, noted, “Effective eLearning pushes learners and leaders outside of their comfort zone. It gets them thinking about what happens next, how they can grow, and what actions they can take to reach even greater heights. At AllenComm, we love to be involved in that process. There’s no greater feeling than to see someone get excited about the new possibilities that have opened up to them — about achieving their goals because of the innovative, impactful, and scalable solution we create together.”

You can learn more about AllenComm’s eLearning content development services by visiting their website.

If you would like to know more about any of the above information, please contact an AllenComm representative at info@allencomm.com.

About AllenComm
For over 40 years, AllenComm has partnered with leading companies and nonprofit organizations to create and scale transformative learning solutions. Extensive instructional design experience, innovative learning technologies and agency-level creative teams enable AllenComm to stand out in the learning landscape. Considered one of the top firms of its kind in the country, AllenComm wins dozens of awards year after year for their solutions. Partnering with AllenComm to supplement and support human capital management needs has helped customers reduce expenses, shorten onboarding periods and raise the impact of their efforts.

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Announcing Helient Technologies

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Helient Technologies, LLC launches to deliver scalable cloud and hybrid technology solutions.

HADDONFIELD, N.J., April 1, 2025 /PRNewswire/ — Princeton Technologies, a leading provider of network services and communications solutions for automotive, healthcare, and local government, has joined forces with Helient Systems, a premier IT services company and Microsoft Solutions Partner specializing in cloud adoption for the legal and other security conscious industries. This strategic combination marks the launch of Helient Technologies, LLC (“or the Company”), a leader in cloud and hybrid technology solutions.

Under the leadership of Brad Bono, Chairman and CEO, the establishment of Helient Technologies marks a significant milestone for both parties. “After a decade of collaboration and mutual respect, joining forces with Helient Systems is a natural next step,” said Brad Bono, a serial entrepreneur and co-founder of telecommunications giant PAETEC Communications.

Steve Hatch, co-founder of Helient Systems, commented: “Through this merger, we are unlocking new synergies that will drive innovation at a faster pace than ever before. By leveraging our collective strengths, we can deliver solutions that enhance customer experience and expand our footprint in technology and telecommunications in ways we never could have achieved alone.”

In partnership with Genesis Park, a Houston-based private investment firm and provider of flexible capital solutions for growing companies in the lower middle market, the combined Company has created a strategic platform for Helient to drive growth, an expanded portfolio and exceptional value for its customers.

“We’re proud to support the formation of Helient Technologies,” said Curtis Hartman, Managing Partner at Genesis Park. “This strategic combination represents the forward-thinking leadership and market opportunity we seek to invest in. By aligning two highly respected organizations, Helient Technologies is uniquely positioned to deliver transformative value to customers across critical sectors.”

The new entity will continue operating under the Helient brand. Jamie Engelhard, Will Fulmer and Steve Hatch will remain as officers and shareholders in the Company. The team and senior executives will retain their positions, with Wade Goldt as COO and Chris Hines as CRO. Both companies have long-standing relationships with major technology partners such as Microsoft and Cisco. Helient Technologies will also continue to grow their partner and channel networks.

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Ricoh awarded EcoVadis Platinum Rating for Sustainability Performance

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TOKYO, April 2, 2025 /PRNewswire/ — Ricoh today announced it has been awarded the highest Platinum rating from EcoVadis, the world’s most trusted provider of business sustainability ratings. Placing Ricoh among the top 1% of companies assessed, this is Ricoh’s first Platinum rating, following ten consecutive years of Gold ratings from 2014 to 2024.

The EcoVadis assessment evaluates more than 150,000 companies worldwide across 21 sustainability criteria in four core themes: Environment, Labour & Human Rights, Ethics, and Sustainable Procurement. Many global companies rely on EcoVadis insights when selecting suppliers. This year, Ricoh achieved an overall score of 82 out of 100—an increase of 5 points from last year—with particularly strong recognition in the Environment category, along with notable improvements in the Labour & Human Rights and Ethics categories. This achievement reaffirms Ricoh’s commitment to responsibility and accountability, positioning the company as a leader in its sector.

Mikako Suzuki, Corporate Officer in charge of ESG and Risk Management at Ricoh Company, Ltd., commented: “We are immensely proud of this milestone, which underscores our long-standing commitment to sustainability. The 2025 Platinum rating is a testament to Ricoh’s active promotion of ESG risk management in our supply chain, including improvements in labour conditions and human rights. It also reflects our ongoing efforts to deepen our environmental policies and targets, expand information disclosure, and advance environmental management. Through our business, Ricoh will continue contributing to the realisation of a sustainable society by working to solve social issues throughout the value chain.”

Related Links

Ricoh’s Approach to Seven Material Issues and ESG Targets
https://www.ricoh.com/sustainability/materiality Ricoh’s Commitment and Recognition
https://www.ricoh.com/about/integrated-report/data/commitment EcoVadis website
https://ecovadis.com/ 

About Ricoh

Ricoh is a leading provider of integrated digital services and print and imaging solutions designed to support the digital transformation of workplaces, workspaces and optimise business performance.

Headquartered in Tokyo, Ricoh’s global operation reaches customers in approximately 200 countries and regions, supported by cultivated knowledge, technologies, and organisational capabilities nurtured over its 85-year history. In the financial year ended March 2024, Ricoh Group had worldwide sales of 2,348 billion yen (approx. 15.5 billion USD).

It is Ricoh’s mission and vision to empower individuals to find ‘Fulfillment through Work’ by understanding and transforming how people work so we can unleash their potential and creativity to realise a sustainable future.

For further information, please visit www.ricoh.com

© 2025 RICOH ASIA PACIFIC PTE LTD. All rights reserved. All referenced product names are the trademarks of their respective companies.

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