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Frost & Sullivan grants the Global Medical Imaging Foundation Model Innovation Award to Hangzhou Diagens Biotechnology Co.,Ltd.

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2 years ago

September 18, 2024

SHANGHAI, Sept. 18, 2024 /PRNewswire/ — Frost & Sullivan is pleased to announce that the 18th Growth Innovation Leadership (GIL) Summit and the 3rd New Investment Event (NIE 2024), was held in Shanghai from August 27 to 30, 2024, co-hosted by LeadLeo.

Based on the research and analysis of the global medical imaging foundation model in recent years, as well as the study and evaluation of related companies in the industry, Frost & Sullivan has awarded Hangzhou Diagens Biotechnology Co.,Ltd. the Global Medical Imaging Foundation Model Innovation Award at the GIL Summit and NIE 2024. Mr. Aroop Zutshi, the Global Managing Partner and Executive Board Member of Frost & Sullivan, and Professor Yu Wang, the Chairman of Chinese Foundation for Hepatitis Prevention and Control and the Former Director General of Chinese Center for Disease Control and Prevention presented this award to Mr. Chengfa Wu, the secretary to the board of Hangzhou Diagens Biotechnology Co.,Ltd.

Diagens independently developed the world’s leading generalized medical imaging model, and its achievements have been widely recognized

Hangzhou Diagens Biotechnology Co.,Ltd. (“Diagens”) was founded in 2016, focusing on the core technology innovation of artificial intelligence in medical imaging. The company has independently developed the world’s leading generalized medical imaging model and has made significant achievements in the field of artificial intelligence medical imaging.

As China’s national-level specialized and innovative “Little Giant” enterprise, national technology-based enterprise, and national high-tech enterprise, Diagens has more than 60 core intellectual property rights in China, the United States and Europe, and its scientific and technological achievements have been widely recognized. Among them, the core products of Diagens’s artificial intelligence model for medical imaging have obtained 27 certificates from NMPA in China, CE in the EU and FDA in the US, and won the first prize in the Science and Technology Achievement Award of the China Birth Defects Intervention and Relief Foundation, as well as ranked the first in reproductive field in the “Artificial Intelligence Medical Devices” list of the China’s Ministry of Industry and Information Technology.

Diagens’s core technology catches up with overseas, setting a new benchmark for the industry

Relying on its deep technical accumulation and excellent innovation ability in the field of medical imaging, Diagens has successfully developed a large model on the medical imaging foundation, which has been applied to karyotype analysis. The system combines the core technology of AI imaging with precision optical equipment, and its world’s first third-generation karyotype analysis technology sets up a new benchmark of accuracy and efficiency in the industry. Through this innovative application, the industry’s accuracy benchmark has been raised from 50% to 99.45%, and the time for issuing clinical reports has been shortened from nearly 30 days to only 4 days, significantly improving the efficiency.

This breakthrough achievement of Diagens has established a new paradigm for global karyotype analysis and has obtained the International First-of-its-kind Equipment Certification. In addition, the technology has been evaluated by the China’s national expert group as an international leader in core technology, and the products have been sold to more than 400 China’s Grade A tertiary hospitals, providing strong support for clinical diagnosis and treatment.

Diagens continues to enhance its technological capabilities for the global medical imaging market

The medical imaging foundation large model of Diagens has now been successfully applied to the comprehensive solution of cytogenetic laboratory, which includes fully autonomous, whole process and fully intelligent cytogenetic diagnostic services, such as high-efficiency cultivation, automatic acquisition, automatic preparation, intelligent scanning, intelligent analysis, and online diagnosis. The solution is applicable to many fields such as prenatal diagnosis, assisted reproduction, hematology and oncology, radiation medicine and radiation safety.

In the future, Diagens will continue to increase the number of self-developed large models. Targeting the global medical imaging market worth hundreds of billions of dollars, Diagens plans to spend another 3-5 years achieving comprehensive technological leadership in various medical imaging sub-sectors. Through continuous innovation and breakthroughs, Diagens will be committed to providing more efficient and accurate diagnostic tools for patients and healthcare workers, and promoting the sustainable development of the medical imaging field.

About Frost & Sullivan’s Global Leadership Award

The Frost & Sullivan Global Leadership Award recognizes enterprises’ outstanding performance and exceptional achievements in areas such as technology innovation, market potential, customer service, branding, and others. The Frost & Sullivan team nominated a group of competitive and excellent enterprises through methods including in-depth interviews, industry analysis, and secondary research. An independent judging panel, made up of third-party investment and financing experts, financial experts, bankers, and renowned listed company entrepreneurs, conducted rigorous evaluations of the nominated enterprises and decided to grant the Global Medical Imaging Foundation Model Innovation Award to Hangzhou Diagens Biotechnology Co.,Ltd.

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Asian Hall of Fame Heritage Gala Highlights Impactful Legacy

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May 13, 2026

Benefit supported Women In Tech, Entertainment, Science & Sports Scholars

LOS ANGELES, May 13, 2026 /PRNewswire/ — Global ambassador Asian Hall of Fame highlighted positive messages of interracial synergy with its Heritage Gala on May 1, 2026 at the iconic Biltmore Los Angeles. CBS LA Anchor Suzie Suh served as Master of Ceremonies of the festive Asian Heritage Month celebration brought to life by vibrant heritage costumes representing Asia, Latin America, and the U.S. Virgin Islands. The intergenerational benefit funded Women In Tech, Entertainment, Science & Sports (WinTESS) scholarships for 103 applicants from all racial backgrounds.

Guests from California, Washington, Oregon, Hawaii, and New York applauded the Class of 2026 Official Announcement, including Asian Hall of Fame’s first-ever Major League Baseball Inductee Hideo Nomo, nominated by the Los Angeles Dodgers, and DTLA muralist Robert Vargas as Goodwill Ambassador.

Dedicated San Marino philanthropist and Board of Governors Chairwoman Melinda Rogers was honored as the 2026 Woman of the Year, with a moving speech presented by her younger brother William Rogers. Chairwoman Rogers highlighted the endearing impact of family, and delighted audiences with her custom Korean hanbok, designed alongside Anna Kim at her Koreatown boutique.

Distinguished philanthropist Loida Nicolas Lewis (Inductee 2007) shared an inspiring fireside chat with stories of family legacy and community empowerment. Guests received commemorative autographed memoirs, and complimentary gifts from Nan Yang Delight and SUP. Inductees in attendance were Marc Anthony Nicolas, Kristen Lui, incoming Inductees Kitty Lo and Maggie Tseng, Official Design Partner of the 2026 Season.

The dramatic Heritage Costume Show, sponsored by Meridien Vacation Homes, presented pageant holders including a Rose Pageant Princess, Miss Asia USA, Miss Teen Latina Global, Hi-Teen USA, Miss International U.S. Virgin Islands, Miss Taiwanese American, and Mrs. Asia Glamour.

Maki Mae performed from her upcoming album release with pianist Jason Lo and cellist Ryan Phipps. Walter Nishinaka and Los Angeles Taiko Collective kicked off raffle drawings, including an 18-carat gold ring donated by long-standing supporter Vartan Kazanjian, owner of Estate Jewelers of South Pasadena.

ABOUT ASIAN HALL OF FAME
Established in 2004, Asian Hall of Fame strengthens interracial synergy by advancing mainstream recognition of Asian and Native legacy. Inductees include Connie Chung, Kristi Yamaguchi, Margaret Cho, amongst others. Contact: press@asianhalloffame.org, (626) 600-9418, www.asianhalloffame.org.

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Notice of Data Privacy Incident

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May 13, 2026

MOUNT STERLING, Ill., May 13, 2026 /PRNewswire/ — Brown County

Brown County, Illinois provides notice of a data privacy incident involving personal information of certain county constituents and staff.

What Happened? On April 3, 2025, we received alerts of unusual activity in one of our email accounts. We launched an immediate investigation, and retained independent cyber incident response specialists to assist. The investigation determined that two email accounts experienced unauthorized access. We have no evidence of fraud or identity theft from this incident.

What Information Was Involved. The information involved varied by individual, and may have included a first and last name along with a Social Security number, driver’s license number, government issued identification number, medical information, or health insurance information.

What We Are Doing. In addition to the above, we are offering complimentary credit monitoring and identity protection services to individuals whose Social Security numbers were believed to be involved.

What You Can Do. Generally, it is best practice to remain vigilant for incidents of identity theft and fraud from any source by reviewing your account statements and credit reports for suspicious activity and errors. If you discover any suspicious or unusual activity, promptly contact your financial institution or service provider.

Individuals are entitled to one free credit report annually from each of the three major credit reporting bureaus, TransUnion, Experian, and Equifax. To order a free credit report, visit www.annualcreditreport.com or call 1-877-322-8228.

Individuals may further learn about identity theft, fraud alerts, credit freezes, and the steps to take to protect personal information by contacting the credit reporting bureaus, the Federal Trade Commission (FTC), or state Attorneys General. The FTC encourages those who discover that their information has been misused to file a complaint with them. It may be reached at 600 Pennsylvania Ave. NW, Washington, D.C. 20580; www.identitytheft.gov; 1-877-ID-THEFT (1-877-438-4338); and TTY: 1-866-653-4261.

For More Information, you may contact us at 1-800-405-6108, Monday through Friday, 8:00 a.m. to 8:00 p.m. EST for further assistance.

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SharkNinja Set to Join S&P MidCap 400; Flowers Foods and F&G Annuities & Life to Join S&P SmallCap 600

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May 13, 2026

NEW YORK, May 13, 2026 /PRNewswire/ — S&P Dow Jones Indices will make the following changes to the S&P MidCap 400, S&P SmallCap 600:

SharkNinja (NYSE: SN) will replace Flowers Foods Inc. (NYSE: FLO) in the S&P MidCap 400, and Flowers Foods will replace CSG Systems Intl Inc. (NASD: CSGS) in the S&P SmallCap 600 effective prior to the opening of trading on Monday, May 18. NEC Corporation (TSE: 6701) is acquiring CSG Systems Intl in a deal expected to close soon, pending final closing conditions.F&G Annuities & Life Inc. (NYSE: FG) will replace Mister Car Wash Inc. (NASD: MCW) in the S&P SmallCap 600 effective prior to the opening of trading on Tuesday, May 19. Leonard Green & Partners L.P. is acquiring Mister Car Wash in a deal expected to close soon, pending final closing conditions.

Following is a summary of the changes that will take place prior to the open of trading on the effective date:

Effective Date

Index Name

Action

Company Name

Ticker

GICS Sector

May 18, 2026

S&P MidCap 400

Addition

SharkNinja

Consumer Discretionary

May 18, 2026

S&P MidCap 400

Deletion

Flowers Foods

FLO

Consumer Staples

May 18, 2026

S&P SmallCap 600

Addition

Flowers Foods

FLO

Consumer Staples

May 18, 2026

S&P SmallCap 600

Deletion

CSG Systems Intl

CSGS

Industrials

May 19, 2026

S&P SmallCap 600

Addition

F&G Annuities & Life

Financials

May 19, 2026

S&P SmallCap 600

Deletion

Mister Car Wash

MCW

Consumer Discretionary

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