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actually started as a conversation between the two hosts an instructor at Arizona State University whose work focuses on relationships initially invited Badgley to speak in one of her classes following the success of his Netflix show The two formed a partnership and designed the discourse series’ format though holding events at college campuses was briefly put on pause during the COVID-19 pandemic “In our conversations we realized the same principles that make romantic relationships work are the same principles which are necessary for any kind of interpersonal relationship to work being willing to be uncomfortable.”  said Mowzoon “We wanted to kind of stretch it out into a conversation about meaningful dialogue during such charged times.” The event began with a brief introduction from Senior Lecturer Gretchen Brion-Meisels who worked with Badgley and Mowzoon to bring the program to campus “They believe that meaningful conversations are foundational to social change,” says Brion-Meisels noting she shares this belief in her own work at the Ed School “Whether we’re working to support transformation in individual young folks or within organizations or larger socio-political systems we understand that dialogue is critical to fostering individual and collective growth.” Badgley and Mowzoon then provided a framework for students to engage with one another in an effort to find points of unity The free-flowing discussion centered on two large questions posted by Badgley and Mowzoon: can people change and what do you risk losing if you humanize the enemy “We really want to have a dialogue today,” said Badgley framing the conversation at the event’s onset The event was the first of HGSE’s Sonder Project a series of events and workshops which will take place throughout the spring semester is designed to help the HGSE community develop a common language and frameworks for practicing pluralism and engaging in constructive conflict we have a unique opportunity as educators to develop and equip individuals with the skills to listen to each other's stories and recognize our shared human experience by fostering interpersonal dialogue and communication across differences,” said Jarrod Chin “By drawing on the expertise of faculty and student leaders our office will offer carefully designed micro-learnings for self-reflection Badgley and Mowzoon encouraged those in attendance to take part in other Sonder Project activities – such as somatic practices and narrative storytelling sessions – and reflect on their own journeys when the two return for an event in May and highlights from the Harvard Graduate School of Education Chung reflected on her life and groundbreaking career in television news The groundbreaking new digital repository centralizes the experiences of Black educators during Jim Crow and creates new portals to understanding the history of African American education Home - Harvard Graduate School of Education Get the latest insights and news from the Harvard Graduate School of Education Subscribe ©2025 President and Fellows of Harvard College The additional cash brings the startup’s total Series A haul to over $140 million and will support a medicine it’s readying for mid-stage testing Like many biotech startups invested in neurology research Nura is working on ways to prevent the death of neurons that occurs in a number of brain diseases it’s working on medicines that slow the deterioration of axons the tails of nerve cells that transmit electrical impulses that’s involved in the degeneration of axons preserve the structure and function of axons which should “halt the degenerative process,” according to Sambashivan Preclinical research published in the journal Neuron in 2022 showed the potential of SARM1 inhibition to protect against neuronal injury Nura has since pushed NB-4726 through an initial trial in healthy volunteers and found it was safe enough to move into further testing The company believes it has “broad therapeutic potential,” Sambashivan said arguing that it could conceivably have a role in treating diseases of the central Nura is currently narrowing down which indication to pursue first The company intends to reveal more about the rest of its pipeline in the upcoming months The capital raise announced Tuesday builds on an initial $73 million in Series A funding the company secured four years ago Nura opted to add to the existing round rather than start a new one so it could get through a few critical “derisking milestones” first among them accumulating data in actual patients Another fundraising could follow shortly thereafter you’re perpetually in fundraising mode,” Sambashivan said Sambashivan has been with the company since its inception in 2018 when it was spun out of research from Marc Freeman at the Vollum Institute at Oregon Health & Science University and Steven McKnight at the University of Texas Southwestern Medical Center She was previously Nura’s chief scientific officer but took on the lead role as the company moved into clinical testing The company was formerly led by Alpna Seth a former executive at Biogen and Vir Biotechnology Nura Bio has successfully transitioned to a clinical-stage organization making remarkable progress in identifying ways to translate complex biology into potential therapies,” Tim Kutzkey managing partner at The Column Group and Nura’s founding chairman Samsara BioCapital and Euclidean Capital participated in the funding along with The Column Group and Sanofi Ventures Get the free daily newsletter read by industry experts PD1-blocking medicines have transformed cancer care But the steady expansion of their use has slowed and pharmaceutical companies have largely failed to top the drugs’ successes and research into drugs that might treat it draws scant funding — problems that have deep roots The free newsletter covering the top industry headlines Actor Penn Badgley and relationship therapist Dr. Nura Mowzoon led a discussion with the Emerson community about the impact of media and psychology on everyday relationships as part of the College’s EmersonTogether initiative took place at the Cutler Majestic Theatre on October 16 The series promotes thoughtful dialogue to reduce societal polarization encouraging participants to examine how media influences human interactions “Our belief is that social change happens when we can have meaningful conversations with people,” said Badgley best known for his role as Dan Humphrey on Gossip Girl “Which is why we try to make this [event] as much of a dialogue as possible.” Mowzoon said that as a professor at Arizona State University she realized how much students’ views on relationships were shaped by what they’ve seen in the media “And who better to talk about that with than Joe Goldberg,” she joked referring to Badgley’s character on the show You Badgley talked about how villains impact societal perceptions of relationships creating an “other” that reflects how narratives shape our views of those who differ from us “Hollywood has been exploiting storytelling to the world for the last 100 years in the most compelling fashion It has had this incredible influence on the way we imagine relationships to function and has led us to constantly imagine an ‘other,’” said Badgley “We are perceiving an antagonist that is more in our own minds than is what’s out in the world Why are we creating this concept of the ‘other’ in our mind Mowzoon offered a psychological perspective on division and society’s tendency toward it.  “The most universal fundamental ability you have is to connect universal need that arises from our nature as humans and serves as our strongest drive,” Mowzoon said you can’t identify a ‘them’ without simultaneously recognizing an ‘us,’ and this sense of belonging amplifies our motivations for division as it helps us feel more aligned with those we identify with at that moment.”   She added that by labeling the “other” as a villain we create a framework in which heroes and villains coexist “You can’t have the villain without having the hero and this is one of the most basic principles of media,” said Mowzoon Badgley and Mowzoon emphasized the importance of fostering meaningful conversations despite the increasingly volatile public discourse “We really want to explore what becomes possible when we can speak without fear and listen without defensiveness,” said Badgley Mowzoon said it’s a lot easier to cut toxic people out of your life you need to reflect on why they make you uncomfortable.  “Adapt to being uncomfortable because the world is full of people who aren’t going to make you feel warm and fuzzy all the time,” she said News & Stories , Addressing Acts of IntoleranceThere’s Still Time to Join ‘Justice at Work’Discover the Cultural Center: Your Space for Community and More! 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E-mail Emerson Today Privacy Policy The clinic opens April 24 and will make pain management services more accessible to patients on the east side of the Twin Cities EDINA, Minn., April 24, 2025 /PRNewswire/ -- Nura Pain Clinics a subsidiary of the Capitol Pain Institute (CPI) family of practices and the Twin Cities' foremost multidisciplinary pain management clinic the new Woodbury space is 2,200 square feet and includes seven exam rooms, designed to support both patients and staff efficiently The clinic will offer new patient evaluations and follow-up appointments on Thursdays and Fridays providing a convenient pain management care option for patients on the east side of the Twin Cities "We are thrilled to celebrate the opening of Nura's newest clinic in Minnesota which continues to grow its reputation as a place with high-quality healthcare," said Dr "This expansion is a significant milestone in our commitment to providing accessible patient-centric pain management throughout our network." will serve as the Woodbury clinic's primary provider Nura also aims to expand the location's services to offer physical therapy in the coming months "Nura Pain Clinics has always prided itself on providing a comprehensive care approach that seamlessly integrates several aspects of pain management," said Dr chief medical officer of Nura Pain Clinics "With the opening of our new Woodbury clinic we are eager to bring personalized care to more patients on the east side of the metro." Procedures and surgeries will continue to be performed at the Nura Pain Clinic in Edina and the Coon Rapids location will continue to offer pain management physical therapy and behavioral health services Nura specializes in using minimally invasive interventional procedures to identify and treat the physical generators of pain providing comprehensive care through the seamless coordination of medication management and behavioral health services within a single medical practice This is a critical advantage for patients who otherwise may receive fragmented pain management by multiple providers at multiple locations Nura offers a full range of advanced implantable pain control options including neurostimulation and targeted spinal drug delivery systems Nura's multidisciplinary approach also aims to dial down the need for opioids to treat chronic pain For more information on Nura Pain Clinics and its focus on pain management, visit nuraclinics.com About Nura Pain ClinicsNura (formally MAPS Medical Pain Clinics) was founded in 1995 by David Schultz a pioneer in interventional pain management In his work as a practicing anesthesiologist in the 1990s Schultz realized the need to treat chronic pain patients with a more comprehensive approach and went on to establish the region's first multidisciplinary pain management clinic coordinating high tech interventional procedures with in-house physical therapy and psychology services Nura is nationally recognized as a center of excellence for implantable pain control and one of the leading research centers in the U.S for trials and implants of neuromodulation devices Nura's mission is to improve the lives of people living with the most complex chronic pain through exceptional care MEDIA CONTACTSamantha LiebhardBellmont Partners952-212-2816[email protected] a subsidiary of the Capitol Pain family of practices and the Twin Cities' foremost multidisciplinary pain management clinic,.. the Twin Cities' foremost multidisciplinary pain management clinic and subsidiary of the Capitol Pain family of practices,.. Health Care & Hospitals Medical Pharmaceuticals Corporate Expansion Do not sell or share my personal information: Nura Bio aims to treat neurodegeneration with a small molecule designed to block SARM1 a novel target involved in axon degeneration Following positive Phase 1 results in healthy volunteers the startup is now preparing for mid-stage clinical testing Neurodegenerative disorders progress in a variety of ways but one characteristic many of them share is the breakdown of axons a cable-like fiber that extends from a neuron and transmits electrical signals While scientists have long known about axon degeneration Nura Bio’s lead drug candidate blocks a novel target associated with this damage to axons and the startup now has $68 million to proceed to a Phase 2 test The new financing announced Tuesday was led by founding investor The Column Group South San Francisco-based Nura Bio announced the appointment of Shilpa Sambashivan as CEO and a member of the company’s board of directors The initial target of Nura Bio’s research is SARM1 an enzyme that is involved in axonal degeneration SARM1 is not activated in healthy people and if it has a role in states of health That activation can be sparked by a chemical injury “We all know that axon degeneration is important,” said Sambashivan who was part of Nura Bio’s founding team and previously served as the startup’s chief scientific officer “We thought of it as a passive process There is actually a mechanism in axons that is sensitive to changes in the environment.” Nura Bio aims to stop axon degeneration with a brain-penetrating drug that inhibits SARM1 recently completed Phase 1 testing in healthy volunteers Sambashivan said results showed the twice-daily pill was well tolerated with no adverse effects Scientists confirmed that the drug penetrated into the brain by measuring for it in cerebrospinal fluid Sambashivan said the Phase 1 test was unable to show whether NB-4746 engaged SARM1 in the healthy volunteers because the enzyme is activated only in states of disease Showing the drug’s effect on the target enzyme will come with the next stage of clinical testing Sambashivan acknowledged ALS is one potential indication for Nura Bio’s NB-4746. Others include multiple sclerosis and chemotherapy-induced peripheral neuropathy. In 2022, the company published research in the journal Neuron showing SARM1 inhibitors were neuroprotective in preclinical models of nerve injury and neuropathy Reduction of NfL levels was a key measure of this research While Nura Bio believes its lead program has potential applications in a wide range of neurological disorders Sambashivan said the company is still determining which indication to choose first to demonstrate proof of biology Nura Bio’s approach is based on the SARM1 research of scientific founders Marc Freeman of Oregon Health & Science University and Steven McKnight of University of Texas Southwestern Medical Center The startup’s drugs (additional pipeline details and drug targets remain undisclosed) were all discovered within the company Asked what differentiates Nura Bio’s approach from Disarm’s Sambashivan said all Nura Bio knows about the Disarm research is what is in the public domain She added that her company does not have additional insight to offer at this time Nura Bio’s new financing adds to a $73 million Series A financing announced in 2020 extending the round’s total to $141 million Sanofi Ventures joined the latest round as a new investor Other participants include earlier investors Samsara Bio Capital and Euclidean Capital Sambashivan said the new capital is enough to get Nura Bio’s lead program to the end of the proof-of-biology clinical trial Even though Nura Bio just closed the additional financing the startup is already preparing for the next round “Once you get to the clinical stage and you’re moving more molecules into the clinic you’re always raising,” Sambashivan said Discover what tools are essential for efficient safe surgical extractions in today’s health care landscape Finding the best analytics tools for health care revenue management can revolutionize operational processes Compare the leading software options to discover helpful team resources Discover Houston's best orthopedic surgery centers and what features — from personalized treatment plans to rehabilitation services — make these top providers stand out in their industry The company is focusing on consumer trends in healthy and sustainable eating to assist other firms interested in reformulating their products Nura’s Yeast Protein product is a vegan alternative to traditional protein sources The protein product comes in a powder form in both savory and neutral offerings The company’s new postbiotics product known as Postbiotics EF-2001 is designed to support the gut microbiome and its new Stevia Extract blend is a natural sweetener solution described as low calorie and is meant to improve taste and stability in food products The protein ingredients market is projected to grow to $86 billion by 2028 As more consumers are flocking to the macronutrient they are also paying closer attention to the source of the ingredient itself proteins are widely used for their functional properties These properties have allowed food manufacturers to lower their raw material costs as they act as substitutes for food additives Across the globe, most consumers (55%) are concerned about their sugar intake according to a report from HealthFocus International and sugar reduction is the number one dietary trend globally many companies have been turning to stevia and monkfruit products to deliver on the sweet taste sugar conventionally gives to food Nura’s new product has a sucrose-like taste  The is produced through Fluid Bed Technology —  a process that turns dry powders into soluble rapid drying and even distribution of high-intensity sweetness The soda giant’s Red Tree Beverages subsidiary is making a bet that its vodka lemonade can help it gain a stronger foothold in booze The CPG manufacturer wants to grow the product into a $1 billion hydration brand by building its presence in everything from energy to cocktails The company has raised more than $140m in its Series A financing round Nura Bio has secured an additional $68m in a Series A financing round to advance the development of its neuroprotective therapies The latest funding brings the total funds raised by the company to more than $140m with $73m in an initial Series A round in 2020 with continued support from Samsara Bio Capital and Euclidean Capital Nura Bio’s recent funding milestone coincides with the successful completion of Phase I studies for its lead clinical candidate NB-4746 has demonstrated potential in preventing axon degeneration and offering neuroprotection in preclinical models of nerve injury and disease The Phase I trial data indicated that NB-4746 was well-tolerated in both single ascending and multiple ascending dose arms achieving targeted plasma exposure levels believed to be necessary for efficacy without serious treatment-emergent adverse events Don’t let policy changes catch you off guard Stay proactive with real-time data and expert analysis Cerebrospinal fluid levels of NB-4746 confirmed brain penetration bolstering the molecule’s prospects for treating conditions impacting the peripheral and central nervous systems The company is preparing to commence a Phase Ib/II trial with NB-4746 in patients by 2025 the company appointed Shilpa Sambashivan as its new CEO and board member we have been laser-focused on our mission of delivering novel neuroprotective therapies to patients by leveraging our deep scientific understanding of underlying disease mechanisms including axon degeneration and neuroinflammation The strong support demonstrated by our investors through this financing reflects the tremendous potential of our research and development pipeline “I am proud of the results our team has delivered I look forward to leading the company through this next phase as we prepare to test the SARM1 hypothesis in a patient population in 2025 with our lead candidate NB-4746 while continuing to advance our promising preclinical pipeline.” Give your business an edge with our leading industry insights View all newsletters from across the GlobalData Media network The New Approach methodology (NAM) Use for Regulatory Application (NURA) program aims to train scientists and anyone else interested in learning more about toxicology-relevant NAMs Each webinar in the NAM Spotlight series highlights one method seeking use or currently used in regulatory applications including through the OECD guidance pipeline Visit the NAM Spotlight portal to access all resources in this series We would like to feature your human-based nonanimal approach in a webinar You will have the opportunity to present your method to a diverse professional audience from industry followed by an audience-led Q&A session Please submit your presentation title and abstract or speaker suggestion to nura [at] pcrm.org Find more information about Dr. Ashton and this presentation in the webinar program, and watch the recording Find more information about Dr Audebert and this presentation in the webinar program and watch the recording.  Additionally, you can read more about the validation of the γH2AX biomarker for genotoxicity assessment Find more information about Sabina Burla, Dr. Arno Gutleb, and Invitrolize, in the webinar program, watch the recording, and view the Q&A Report Find more information about Dan Roberts, MS and Toxys’ ToxTracker in the webinar program and watch the recording Connect With Us Nura Bio biopharmaceutical company developing neuroprotective small molecule therapies for the treatment of debilitating neurological diseases raised more than $140M in Series A funding This included the addition of $68M to the initial Series A round of $73M which was announced in 2020 The round was led by founding investor The Column Group with participation from continuing investors Samsara Bio Capital and Euclidean Capital The company intends to use the funds to advance its pipeline of neuroprotective medicines recently completing Phase 1 studies in healthy volunteers Nura Bio plans to initiate a Phase 1b/2 trial in a patient population in 2025 Led by newly appointed CEO Shilpa Sambashivan Nura Bio is a clinical-stage biopharmaceutical company developing neuroprotective therapies for the treatment of a broad range of neurological diseases Its research and early development small molecule pipeline is focused on developing therapies that halt axon degeneration and/or modulate microglial responses to degeneration and injury with the goal of conferring neuroprotection a neuronally enriched nicotinamide adenine dinucleotide (NAD) hydrolase that has emerged as an important axon-intrinsic metabolic sensor and central driver of axon degeneration Preclinical studies support the potential of NB-4746 to provide broad axonal protection and functional improvement across diseases of the central Photo published by lawyer Besnik Berisha on Facebook The defendant in the Hadi Nura case has been acquitted of terrorism charges as it has not been proven that he committed the crime he is accused of Judge Kushtrim Shyti informed the parties of their right to appeal within the legal deadline of 30 days to the Court of Appeals and that the costs will be borne by the court's budget there was a discussion regarding the request of Nura's defense attorney to declare the transcript of the SMS messages inadmissible as evidence since they were taken without a retroactive order from the court Berisha said that there was no decision to start an investigation in this case said that there was an order to take these transcripts the trial panel issued a ruling declaring the transcript of the messages inadmissible as evidence this because the accused Nura was in serious health condition and had to undergo some medical treatment abroad This site is controlled and managed by KOHA are protected by KOHA's copyright and KOHA retains the reserved rights for them Materials on this site may not be used for commercial purposes without the prior permission of KOHA is prohibited The use of materials from any website or other medium without the permission of the KOHA Group on behalf of all the units that make it up (Koha Ditore is a violation of copyright and of intellectual property according to the legal provisions in force All violators of these rights will face the law The translation of contents into other languages ​​is done automatically and there may be errors Annex of the former Radio Prishtina (first floor) George Bush pn The study also found high satisfaction with TDD for pain relief in patients with complex chronic pain the preeminent journal in the area of neuromodulation providing readers with state of the art clinical translational and basic science research in the field.  The independent study investigated which components of TDD therapy lead to the best outcomes and highest patient satisfaction Nura researchers analyzed survey data from 560 active TDD patients focusing on factors like medication dosage "The results of this study confirm that intrathecal drug delivery can be a safe and effective alternative to long-term use of opioids for patients with refractory chronic pain who have exhausted other interventions," said Dr lead author and chief medical officer of Nura Pain Clinics proven and effective way to manage chronic pain cancer pain or severe spasticity with fewer side effects and a high degree of clinician control as compared to oral medication "Our findings indicate that patients who received higher-dose intrathecal medication admixtures experienced better pain relief and higher satisfaction -- without any increase in side effects The team at Nura is at the forefront of innovation to provide comprehensive care through the seamless coordination of medication management physical therapy and behavior therapy within a single medical practice Nura's multidisciplinary approach is a critical advantage for patients who otherwise may receive fragmented pain management by multiple providers at multiple locations. For more complex chronic pain problems Nura offers a full range of implantable pain control options including spinal cord stimulation and targeted spinal drug delivery devices This approach allows providers to focus on pinpointing and treating the source of pain while reducing the need for opioids MEDIA CONTACTHyedi NelsonBellmont Partners651-757-7054[email protected] a subsidiary of the Capitol Pain Institute (CPI) family of practices and the Twin Cities' foremost multidisciplinary pain.. Surveys, Polls and Research A group of youths had earlier raised the alarm insisting that nothing must happen to Comrade Nura Usman Kowa Naka.  In a distressing turn of events that has raised fresh concerns about freedom of expression and human rights in Nigeria has petitioned the National Security Adviser and continued political detention of Kaduna-based social media commentator They lamented that the Kaduna State government must rescind its alleged plan to arrest a youth activist and advocate for good governance who had exposed a purported conspiracy between government officials and student union leaders regarding the ongoing ASUU strike at Kaduna State University "No amount of threats or intimidation will deter patriots from holding leaders accountable and demanding good governance citizens have a stake — they have the right to demand accountability and transparency Democratic leadership is not designed to resist opposition but trained to withstand it.  "Dissenting views are the catalyst that strengthens democracy Criticism challenges democratic leaders and fuels the commitment that drives development #StandWithNuraUsman #FreeSpeech #GoodGovernance #Kaduna #ASUU #KASU," the youths declared Usman was abducted on the night of April 30 by heavily armed operatives of Operation Fushin Kada a joint security task force comprising personnel from the Nigerian Army The legal team claims that the arrest was ordered by powerful officials within the Kaduna State Government allegedly in retaliation for Facebook posts made by Mr Usman on April 28 and 29 that criticized certain government policies the firm detailed a harrowing account of how the couple was intercepted near Bayero University Usman is currently undergoing a postgraduate program.  who was allegedly lured into detention under false pretences involving a fake DHL delivery call.  He reportedly confirmed the involvement of certain operatives identified as Mr who claimed to belong to the Special Investigation Bureau (SIB) Nura Usman remains in detention at an Operation Fushin Kada facility on Constitution Road with no access to legal counsel or family members.  The firm is urging the National Security Adviser to launch an independent investigation into what it calls a “systemic abuse of state power for political repression.” The petition emphasises that the actions of the task force violate several constitutional provisions and protection from inhuman and degrading treatment — as enshrined in Sections 34 and 39 of the 1999 Constitution of the Federal Republic of Nigeria and supported by both African and Universal human rights charters The law firm is demanding the immediate and unconditional release of Mr Usman and a halt to all further harassment warning that failure to act would deepen public mistrust in state institutions and embolden rogue elements within the security apparatus."  The petition partly reads; "We are solicitors to Mrs Kaduna — a potential politician with a bright future "Our client has informed us as follows: That on the 30th of April she and her husband were peacefully walking out of Bayero University Usman is enrolled in a master’s/postgraduate program — when heavily armed men identified as members of Operation Fushin Kada surrounded them and whisked Mr "He was bundled into the trunk of a vehicle "When our client attempted to speak up for her husband They pointed guns at her head and threatened to shoot her if she asked any further questions "She only learnt the details behind her husband’s arrest and whereabouts after Mr Adnan Mukhtar Tudun Wada — a close friend of Mr that he had also been detained by Operation Fushin Kada He had been lured by a fake phone call claiming to be from a DHL delivery agent Tudun Wada encountered the same operatives — Mr Sunday — who allegedly claimed affiliation with the SIB and confirmed that Mr Usman was arrested on orders from powerful officials within the Kaduna State Government over his Facebook posts of April 28 and 29 Screenshots of these posts have been attached as Annexures A and B "All efforts by our client to contact her husband have been unsuccessful The operatives of Operation Fushin Kada have reportedly vowed to ‘silence’ and ‘vanish’ him from the political space "We respectfully urge your office to immediately launch a detailed investigation into the activities of Operation Fushin Kada with the aim of bringing all those responsible to justice we demand the immediate and unconditional release of Mr Nura Usman and the cessation of all threats and intimidation against him and other citizens in similar situations,” the petition added.  groundbreaking news website that encourages citizen journalists to report ongoing corruption and government malfeasance in Africa the site informs and prompts concerned African citizens and activists globally to act denouncing officially-sanctioned corruption the material impoverishment of its citizenry and the callous disregard of the democratic principles enshrined in the constitution This website uses cookies. By using the site you are agreeing to our Privacy Policy Comprehensive hub combines health screenings with medical staff training and remote image interpretation 2024 – FUJIFILM Corporation announces the opening of the “NURA Global Innovation Center,” a new hub for health screening services in Kozhikode NURA Global Innovation Center functions not only as a health screening center providing screenings and tests for cancer and lifestyle diseases but also as a training center for medical staff and nurses who work at “NURA” health screening centers that Fujifilm is rapidly expanding in emerging countries the new center serves as a centralized remote interpretation center for medical images taken at NURA centers across India This strategic hub is designed to drive the expansion of Fujifilm’s health screening services business According to the “World Health Statistics 2024” published by WHO the average life expectancy of the Japanese is 84.5 years It is thought that the long life expectancy of the Japanese people is due to their culture of regular health screenings in addition to a healthy eating culture and a well-developed medical care system Health screening is expected not only to detect diseases such as cancer at an early stage but also to prevent diseases by understanding the physical condition there are few health screening centers in emerging countries and the culture of regular health screenings has not taken root there is a shortage of medical professionals such as radiological technologists capable of handling advanced medical equipment and doctors who can interpret CT images Fujifilm opens the NURA Global Innovation Center in Kozhikode a Fujifilm’s partner company in the health screening service business and has produced many outstanding medical professionals who serve around the world The new center is the eighth health screening center that uses Fujifilm’s medical devices and AI technology to assist doctors in diagnostics and provides Japanese-style high-quality health screening services to local residents and employees of nearby companies / medical facilities the center will serve as a training center for developing medical staff and as a centralized remote interpretation center for medical images taken at NURA within India This center is designed to contribute to the expansion and improvement of service quality at NURA Fujifilm will leverage the center as a development hub for AI diagnostic support technology using images taken at NURA*1 thereby accelerating the development of its AI technology Fujifilm opened its first NURA health screening center in Bengaluru India and started its health screening service business in emerging countries Fujifilm has expanded the number of health screening centers NURA is equipped with Fujifilm's medical devices including CT scan and mammography system as well as medical IT system based on AI technology designed to support doctors conduct screening and tests for cancer and lifestyle diseases The service has been well received by users with more than 77,000 people already using the service thanks to the convenience of being able to complete all checks and receive feedback on the results in just about 120 minutes Another point that has been highly acclaimed is that users are able to hear the results from a doctor while viewing the actual diagnostic images Fujifilm aims to expand the number of health screening centers which uses Fujifilm's medical devices AI technology to assist doctors in diagnostics and the operational know-how gained through the operation of NURA to 100 locations by the fiscal year 2030 By creating an environment where more people can receive high-quality health screening services Fujifilm will contribute to the advancement of global health and the promotion and maintenance of people's health E-mail：dgi-100-mems_newbiz@fujifilm.com Expanding its Health Screening Service Business in South-East Asia Region 2024 – FUJIFILM Corporation today announces the opening of a new “NURA” health screening center focusing on cancer screening in Vietnam as the first NURA center in the South-East Asia region The newly opened NURA will be operated by VIETNAM JAPAN HEALTH TECHNOLOGY JOINT STOCK COMPANY (VJH) which owns T-Matsuoka Medical Center in Vietnam A Fujifilm subsidiary FUJIFILM DKH LLP operating “NURA" in India and Mongolia will provide support to VJH to conduct health screening with a focus on cancer and lifestyle diseases Fujifilm will continue to expand its health screening service business in emerging countries by increasing the number of NURA centers cancer and lifestyle diseases such as ischemic heart disease The number of patients dying or falling critically ill as a result of these diseases can be reduced through early disease detection followed by appropriate treatment and health guidance it is compulsory that corporates provide regular health screening to employees the health screening rate in Vietnam remains low at about 3.5%*2 which frequently makes it difficult to detect diseases in their early stages which has long been contributing to improve the quality of medical care in Vietnam will work together to create an environment that supports the delivery of high-quality screening services in Vietnam Fujifilm will share its expertise in health screening services it has gained from operating NURA centers Fujifilm and VJH will also engage in activities to communicate the importance of health screening to hospitals and companies in the surrounding area enhancing a health screening culture in Vietnam Fujifilm has expanded the number of NURA centers and currently has four centers in India and one in Mongolia NURA uses Fujifilm's medical devices including CT scan and mammography system as well as medical IT system based on AI technology that are designed to support doctors conduct screening and tests for cancer and lifestyle diseases with more than 45,000 people already using the service Fujifilm will continue to provide high-quality services to an increasing number of people thereby contributing to advancement of global health and maintenance and promotion of people's health Further Expanding Health Screening Service Business in Mongolia 2024 – FUJIFILM Corporation announces the opening of a new “NURA” health screening center focusing on cancer screening in Ulaanbaatar The new center will be the second NURA health screening center in Mongolia will provide support to the Tavan Bogd Group in conducting health screening with a focus on cancer and lifestyle diseases cancer and lifestyle diseases such as ischemic heart disease are leading causes of death*1 health screening services in Mongolia are not as widely available as in Japan The first NURA center in Mongolia opened in Ulaanbaatar in September 2023 Fujifilm shares its expertise it has gained from operating NURA centers in India with the Tavan Bogd Group that has been working with Fujifilm in its photo imaging business since 1995 The Japanese-style 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Sign up for a premium subscription plan hidden in a bus travelling from Nasarawa to Zamfara State leading to the arrest of a 30-year-old suspect Operatives of the National Drug Law Enforcement Agency (NDLEA) have intercepted a commercial vehicle transporting 942 explosives concealed in a sack along the Kaduna–Zaria Expressway asserted that the interception was part of a series of coordinated operations across multiple states resulting in the dismantling of drug syndicates and the arrest of high-profile suspects NDLEA operatives on patrol along Kaduna - Zaria expressway on Saturday 3rd May intercepted a commercial vehicle coming from Nasarawa State heading to Zamfara State A search of the vehicle led to the discovery of a total of Nine Hundred and Forty-Two (942) explosives concealed in a sack and the subsequent arrest of a 30-year-old suspect Nura Sani Muhammad (alias Nura Hariji).” “At the Murtala Muhammed International Airport in Lagos apprehended Bobby Morris Osas as he attempted to board a Turkish Airlines flight to Italy A search of his luggage revealed 8,130 pills of Tramadol in various dosages (100mg "The Directorate of Operations and General Investigation (DOGI) thwarted an attempt by a drug syndicate to smuggle 104 grams of Tramadol and Skunk hidden in body cream containers to Iraq via a Lagos-based courier company on Monday a five-man syndicate led by Aminu Musa (alias Kadagi) was arrested on Wednesday at Dangoro Market with 50 blocks of Skunk weighing 21.6kg.  "NDLEA operatives in Edo State intercepted a white Toyota bus transporting a large consignment of assorted opioids from Onitsha to Auchi on Thursday The seizure included: 314,020 pills of Tramadol and Exol5; 638 bottles of Codeine syrup and 200 ampoules of Pentazocine injection was detained in connection with the seizure.  a Mazda commercial bus marked XA343TSE was intercepted on April 30 at Agu-Awka Junction leading to the recovery of: 50,400 capsules of Tramadol; 500 tablets of Co-codamol; 300 ampoules of Pentazocine injection and a suspect NDLEA operatives patrolling the Kontagora–Mokwa Road on May 3 intercepted a Mitsubishi Canter truck marked RBH 104 ZY recovering: 5,500 capsules of Tramadol; 2,300 ampoules of Pentazocine injection the Managing Director of Ovidaq International Ltd was linked to the importation of over 2.6 million pills of Tramadol 225mg intercepted at the Apapa Seaport in Lagos on July 28 A follow-up search at his Lekki residence yielded 51 wraps of Canadian Loud (34 grams)." This website is using a security service to protect itself from online attacks The action you just performed triggered the security solution There are several actions that could trigger this block including submitting a certain word or phrase You can email the site owner to let them know you were blocked Please include what you were doing when this page came up and the Cloudflare Ray ID found at the bottom of this page dozens of paramilitary Rapid Support Forces (RSF) fighters surrounded Wad al-Nura The village in the west of Sudan's Gezira state had remained relatively peaceful over 14 months of war and at times had acted as a refuge for people from neighbouring areas escaping RSF attacks the paramilitary fighters had Wad al-Nura in their sights local farmers dug trenches at the village’s entrances and filled them with water hoping makeshift moats would help protect them former soldiers and police officers armed themselves and erected a small checkpoint According to pro-democracy activists in Wad Madani the fighters ringing the village opened fire beginning a frenzy of shooting in all directions The sources in the Madani Resistance Committee said the slaughter appeared systematic Hundreds were sent scattering seeking safety the world has been warning of an impending massacre in al-Fasher But while all eyes were trained on the North Darfur state capital paramilitary fighters were rampaging through Gezira state Several sources told MEE that 150 people were killed in Wad al-Nura alone Around 100 were buried in a mass grave in a public square And though that massacre has brought condemnation from foreign governments a wave of violence has gripped Sudan with sources saying hundreds were killed in various parts of the country over the past two days alone Witnesses have described thousands of Sudanese fleeing for their lives as RSF fighters face little to no resistance from Sudan’s army These attacks have been seen in White Nile North Kordofan and South Kordofan states in recent days Khartoum’s sister city on the western side of the Nile where 40 people were killed on Tuesday according to activists The Sudanese Armed Forces (SAF) have responded with air strikes which sources on the ground said had led to more death and destruction for the civilian population Yet the Gezira state resistance committees part of a country-wide network of pro-democracy activists published footage of the massacre showing RSF troops using heavy guns and artillery against the villagers “The village of Wad al-Nura has witnessed a genocide,” it said “SAF hasn’t provided any kind of protection to the civilians.” It said Islamist militias had armed the village’s residents who it claimed were preparing to attack the RSF The paramilitary force has been battling the Sudanese army since conflict between the former allies broke out in April last year. Since then, an estimated 150,000 people have been killed nine million displaced and parts of Sudan brought to the brink of famine Sudan’s military has struggled against the RSF’s more nimble and battle-hardened fighters But in recent months it has made some gains by importing Iranian drones and swelling its ranks with former rebels civilian volunteers and other armed groups The RSF claimed that the army and allied “jihadist” militias had gathered in three camps to the west of Wad al-Nura and neighbouring al-Mangali It said it captured heavy weapons and lost eight fighters in its Wednesday raids Sudanese who have recently fled Gezira told Middle East Eye that communities across the state are mobilizing in self-defence who is currently in Gadaref and spoke anonymously for security reasons said resistance against the RSF has taken many forms including attempts to negotiate and ensure civilians’ safety 'The people of Gezira have the right to defend themselves as long as the RSF want to kill them' “The people of Gezira have the right to defend themselves as long as the RSF want to kill them and the army is derelict in its duty to defend civilians and the entire country,” the source said which witnessed wide violations and attempts to defend themselves We tried to collect money from our sons living abroad to buy weapons and establish small groups to defend ourselves But the gap between us and the RSF is huge Sources in and from Gezira said the villages of al-Husa have been subjected to vicious attacks in recent weeks a resident of al-Duem in White Nile state west of Gezira told MEE that the RSF attacked villages there too Hundreds of youths in these areas have formed defence groups which nominally operate under the command of the SAF The RSF tends to characterize these groups as being backed by elements of ousted president Omar al-Bashir’s former government see their mobilization as evidence of popular rejection of the paramilitary force some political parties have voiced concerns that the arming of civilians will further complicate and prolong Sudan’s conflict Civilian mobilization is ongoing around al-Fasher where the military and former rebel groups are arming residents in anticipation of an RSF offensive a resident who has taken up weapons told MEE “I see that the popular armed resistance is spread everywhere and it’s gradually uniting the Sudanese to defend their country,” he said The prospect of an offensive on al-Fasher has caused concern for weeks. The RSF has closed off almost all routes out of the city, risking al-Fasher becoming a “kill box” if attacked RSF fighters have raided camps surrounding the city where Sudanese displaced in the 2003-2005 Darfur conflict are residing The backbone of the RSF is made up of fighters that belonged to the infamous Janjaweed militias that terrorized those same Black African populations two decades ago said the RSF attacked Abu Shook camp last week burning it to the ground and forcing its residents away especially in the city of al-Fasher in North Darfur state Everyone is doomed to die from starvation or due to deliberate indiscriminate bombing by the parties to the conflict,” Rojal told MEE Humanitarian aid must be allowed to reach those in need exhausted by hunger and living in unspeakably horrific conditions.” spokesman of the Sudan Liberation Movement a former rebel group headed by Darfur governor Minni Minawi mobilized civilians and the military had repulsed RSF efforts to completely choke the city of supplies “The RSF even shut down the main water dam in Golo area which is the only source of the water to al-Fasher city but our forces repulsed them and restored the water facility,” he told MEE skirmishes and attacks on communities surrounding al-Fasher and the city itself continue According to the Displacement Tracking Matrix (DMT) there have recently been clashes in al-Fasher’s western neighbourhoods “There were also reports of deaths and injuries among civilians The situation remains tense and unpredictable” the DMT said in a new report Copyright © 2014 - 2025. Middle East Eye Only England and Wales jurisdiction apply in all legal matters Middle East Eye          ISSN 2634-2456                      In order to provide you with a better browsing experience and to improve our site functionality, we use cookies and other tracking technologies. Detailed information on the use of cookies on our site and how to opt out is provided in our Cookie Policy you consent that we can store and access cookies and other tracking technologies as described in our Cookie Policy Further expanding health screening services to contribute to the early detection of cancer and lifestyle diseases 2025 – FUJIFILM Corporation announces the launch of the “NURA Express” mobile health screening center using bus in Kozhikode This marks an expansion of Fujifilm’s health screening service business in emerging countries Health screening can not only be expected to detect these diseases at an early stage and take measures such as treatment and health guidance to reduce mortality and the risk of serious illness but it can also lead to illness prevention by providing a better understanding of the state of the body there are few facilities that provide health screening services and the culture of undergoing health screening has not yet taken root Fujifilm will continue to expand the number of health screening centers which uses Fujifilm’s medical devices and medical IT system based on AI technology that are designed to support doctors and provide high-quality services to an increasing number of people as well as those incorporating the expertise of “NURA,” have expanded beyond India to Mongolia Fujifilm's health screening center is equipped with its medical devices including CT scan and mammography system which utilize Fujifilm’s medical devices and AI technology to support physicians' diagnoses Fujifilm has launched the new mobile health screening center “NURA Express,” expanding its business Fujifilm will continue to create an environment where more people can access health screening services Regulatory Toxicology has reached a tipping point – animal tests are increasingly outmoded by New Approach Methodologies (NAMs) that offer the potential to improve human health and environmental protection.  So why is the transition out of animal testing and into a NAMs-based approach to Chemical Safety Assessment predicted to take so long by so many commentators And what can we collectively do to accelerate this transition This seminar series explores these questions by inviting experts to share candid perspectives on how they’ve overcome barriers to applying NAMs in their fields Moderators then facilitate discussion about how we can learn from these examples to increase NAM use together Each presentation is approximately 30 minutes followed by an audience-led Q&A You can watch the webinar recordings via the links below This series is developed and moderated by Eryn Slankster-Schmierer Physicians Committee for Responsible Medicine All DyNAMic Discussions recordings and materials for are available on the DyNAMic Discussions learning portal You can read more about the session and speakers in the agenda, view the recording, or access other resources mentioned by the speakers You can read more about the session and speakers in the agenda, view the recording, or access other resources mentioned by the speakers You can read more about the session and speakers in the agenda, view the recording, or access other resources mentioned by the speakers You can read more about the session and speakers in the agenda, view the recording, or access other resources mentioned by the speakers You can read more about the session and speakers in the agenda or view the recording, or access other resources mentioned by the speakers This webinar was held jointly with the P.E.P Webinar Series on the Use of New Approach Methodologies (NAMs) in Risk Assessment co-organized by PETA Science Consortium International the US Environmental Protection Agency (EPA) and the Physicians Committee for Responsible Medicine (PCRM) You can read more about the session and speakers in the agenda, view the recording, or read A Framework for Establishing Scientific Confidence in NAMs You can read more about the session and speakers in the agenda or view the recording You can read more about the session and speakers in the agenda, view the recording or Q&A report, or access other resources mentioned by the speakers You can read more about the session and speakers in the agenda or view the recording You can read more about the session and speakers in the agenda, view the recording, or read the session’s Q&A Report You can read more about the session and speakers in the agenda or view the recording the slides were not made available for this session but other resources are available below You can read more about the session and speakers in the agenda or view the recording You can read more about the session and speakers in the agenda or view the recording You can read more about the session and speakers in the agenda or view the recording Students in all disciplines – from STEM social sciences and humanities – are encouraged to apply for these opportunities Jump to important dates, proposal examples, workshop schedule and application. Undergraduate Research provides competitive grants available to all University undergraduates through the Nevada Undergraduate Research Award These awards are co-funded by Research & Innovation and the Associated Students of the University of Nevada (ASUN) All undergraduate students regardless of the field of study and class standing are eligible to submit a proposal We accept proposals from undergraduate students in any discipline to fund student academic research scholarship or creative activity under the direction of a mentor Students must be enrolled at the University of Nevada Reno as an undergraduate a) in order to apply for this grant and b) for the duration of their project period There are no GPA requirements for the Nevada Undergraduate Research Award but transcripts may be used to evaluate the likelihood of a student's ability to complete the project citizenship or have a valid employment authorization document (EAD) permitting you to work in the U.S Preference may be given to applicants who have not received a Nevada Undergraduate Research Award in the past There are four categories for submission: STEM Students are required to self-identify with only one category for their proposal Proposals of research and/or creative activity can be an original idea connected with a faculty mentor's research and course project or thesis The project should be planned in close collaboration with an eligible mentor Proposals are solicited annually in the spring and fall semesters Projects must be completed during the award period Research continuations are considered to enable continued funded research Awardees resubmit a proposal for each new research cycle for funding consideration Undergraduate Research does not fund undergraduate projects retroactively nor does it provide funding for research/creative activities that have already been completed Although applicants are welcome to apply for more than one funding source such as NSF EPSCoR and the Nevada Undergraduate Research Award students may not receive simultaneous funding from multiple grant sources for the same project Students are eligible to receive more than one award from Undergraduate Research while at the University of Nevada All previously funded students who have completed their original work must submit a new two-page proposal and an additional one-page statement describing the results of their previous research and explaining the contribution that the newly proposed research will make towards the project This is a requirement regardless of continuation of project or new project proposal  Preference may be given to applicants who have not received a Nevada Undergraduate Research Award in the past Students that do not complete all requirements from their previous award may be ineligible for future funding Students approved for renewal will be required to present at the spring or fall Wolf Pack Discoveries symposium for each round of funded research This award is provided through Undergraduate Research and must be supervised by an eligible mentor Eligible mentors are those under contract with the University of Nevada Reno or the Desert Research Institute during the award as either a faculty member More than one mentor may be included on a proposal but one mentor must serve as the primary point of contact Mentors are expected to be present on campus for a majority of the period of the student's award and attend the Wolf Pack Discoveries symposium The NURA award period has three timelines and budgets available to best fit the need of the awardee's project Students may apply for a semester cycle ($2,250) a summer and semester cycle ($3,375) or a summer only cycle ($1,125) Students are allowed to put in hourly student work at $15 per hour Students are allowed to request funding for materials and supplies The total budget request including any salary travel and materials is not to exceed the allotted award amount Students requesting money for salary must provide an expected work schedule in their budget justification and brief explanation of how the salary will help them in conducting their research The funding for each student is based on the sample budget and justification in the application Funds must be spent by the end of the awarded academic year Extensions will be granted only with permission from Undergraduate Research faculty mentors will receive an award payment of $500 for each student they advise be put into an account that can be used to support the faculty's research or be transferred to the student's award If a student uses any portion of their funds for hourly wages the faculty mentor will be responsible for confirming the work hours of the student Mentor letters of support must include a statement acknowledging responsibility for monitoring the student's work hours For rules on allowable and dis-allowed purchases, please refer to the budget rules. 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By It’s ok if your jaw drops a little the first time you walk into Nura striking home of Scott Hawley and Michelle Lobo-Hawley’s newish restaurant located in a former auto body shop on the corner of Norman and Guernsey in Greenpoint is easily one of the most immediately impressive spaces I’ve been to in recent memory There’s a row of curvy wooden booths running up one wall to the big open kitchen in the back The three-sided island bar is surrounded by comfy cushioned stools with a gnarly-looking succulent and a bellowing elephant rising above the bottles of booze Another elephant resides in the spacious waiting-for-a-table lounge as do so many plants that it made me grateful I wasn’t in charge of keeping them all alive Another large dining area with banquettes and scattered tables brings the seating capacity up to about 80 people total And if you’re concerned that the high-ceilinged stone-floored room would quickly get obnoxiously shouty know that they’ve installed sound-deadening material in the beams above so the noise level is totally comfortable for normal adult conversation even when every seat is filled While Nura has nailed that instant vibe of “wow we made the right choice by coming here tonight”—the couple’s other restaurant also feels effortlessly cool—what really makes this place special is the food who spent six years at Roberta’s before signing on and creating the menu here last summer and Carnesi tells Brooklyn Magazine that “the first thing they told me about this space was that they have a tandoori oven so I knew I was going to have to incorporate that into what we were doing.” Nura’s cuisine is fusion: “Indian “Those are three of the really big cuisines that we focus on but Scott was kind of like ‘I want you to do something without rules Using what she calls a “global pantry of ingredients,” Carnesi has done exactly that that slathers the mashed tuber in a nutty tahini the whole thing brightened and sweetened with Meyer lemon honey a topping of fried garlic giving it some bite I’ve never eaten anything quite like it which keep company with meltingly-soft chunks of tart apple on a cloud of whipped paneer sauces and sprinklings of yuzu and vadouvan bringing both color and depth to the party The radicchio salad with blood orange and cashews is a bit more straightforward but the cabbage with harissa and crispy olives the prawns with pomegranate and Turkish urfa biber and za’atar baby back ribs with cherry chipotle BBQ sauce it’s a bit surprising that what’s emerged as Carnesi’s signature dish here is described rather blandly as a “half-chicken” on the menu this beauty is juicy and tender throughout and sitting in a puddle of a “butter chicken hollandaise” that will buckle your knees The other must-get dish at Nura comes courtesy of pastry chef Sam Short who’s also from Roberta’s and makes some of the best bread you’ll ever eat Her contribution to the “breads and dips” platter wonderfully greasy wheels of garlic coriander naan and a pair of maple cornbread mini-loaves including the excellent coffee pepita pavlova starring her Meyer lemon curd ice cream and crackling shell Next time I’m getting the chocolate ice cream sundae with black cardamom and Short’s version of Italian torrone coffee pepita pavlova; $12 each (Scott Lynch) Nura is located at 46 Norman Avenue and is currently open for dinner on Wednesday through Saturday from 5:30 p.m and for brunch on the weekends from 11:00 to 3:00 a few tables and all of the bar are kept open for walk-ins (347-672-1222) and preschool receptionist in New York City a collaboration between Fujifilm Healthcare and Dr recently celebrated the 4th anniversary of its Bengaluru facility. NURA aims to increase its capacity by 50% enabling it to serve even more people every day To further encourage the adoption of health screenings NURA continues to run educational campaigns spreading awareness about the critical role of early diagnosis in saving lives the centre has screened over 20,000 individuals identifying critical health risks and saving more than 1,500 lives through the early detection of cancer and other lifestyle-driven diseases NURA’s Bengaluru centre utilises REILI AI technology and Pixel Shine imaging with ultra-low-dose radiation to screen multiple organs ensuring a comprehensive health assessment the centre has now expanded its screening capabilities to include 10 cancer parameters with plans for further advancements in the near future communications@mmactiv.com Copyright 2025 MM Activ Sci-Tech Communications Forgot your password? Things you buy through our links may earn Vox Media a commission “What I really want is something beautifully shellacked,” says the chef Jackie Carnesi. We are standing in the still-under-construction kitchen at Nura a new Greenpoint restaurant where Carnesi will Carnesi is four days deep into menu development a parade of hits: a plate of fuchsia- and turmeric-tinted deviled eggs sprinkled with guaje seeds Radicchio salad with prickly-pear vinaigrette and cashew cream A glaze could give her what she wants; she’s thinking guava and ssamjang “I feel like that’s something a true artist makes,” she laughs the veritable rain forest of potted plants that have just arrived from Queens which carry with them the added burden of having to be both delicious and somehow distinct Whatever makes the cut for the opening won’t only define Nura as a restaurant; the dishes will who almost certainly don’t realize how much of her food they’ve already had asked if she was worried about critics’ reviews Carnesi distinctly understands the pressure that comes from having your name attached to a menu in New York because she’s been responsible for executing so many others After growing up in Texas and graduating from culinary school in Napa run by the chef Alex Stupak; within a year because this person said you’re a chef?’” Carnesi recalls Yes!’” Then she moved to other restaurants — Little Prince Back Forty West — and at some point realized that after a year of Adderall-fueled A change came after she landed at Roberta’s in 2014 when it was the paragon of haute Brooklyn pizza No way are they ever hiring me,” Carnesi remembers “I think that actually ended up being a good thing having a little humility about my ability,” she explains She stayed at Roberta’s — where she became acting chef de cuisine and would eventually help it expand with the stand-alone burger joint Burgie’s — for the next six years Carnesi knew it was time for another change “They were really kind to me about being like “I just felt like it was time.” She’d been offered an executive-chef job at a new restaurant in the West Village she found the opening at Nura the old-fashioned way: through a help-wanted ad on Craigslist Carnesi is trying to perfect her chicken’s crisp exterior Breads are baked in the restaurant’s tandoor oven Carnesi’s striking take on a radicchio salad Nura is the second project from Scott Hawley and Michelle Lobo-Hawley, the husband-and-wife team behind Otis which is known both for its food (vaguely Mediterranean) and its vibe (very cool) Nura does not disappoint in terms of atmosphere: breezily industrial and skylit and de rigueur collection of potted plants Carnesi is still thinking about the chickens “We’re gonna work on that today.” When I’d seen her last she’d been playing with a version of yogurt rice “I knew it wasn’t right.” But on the bright side “it was a reminder that not everything I make is good — that’s what R&D is for.” (The deviled eggs and the radicchio all remain definitively on the menu.) After this she’ll head off in search of chicken hearts at Food Bazaar Carnesi is thinking about the kind of kitchen she’ll run is not actually contingent upon misery and uppers “The thing that I’m trying to do here is create this kitchen that I really It should be really fun,” Carnesi continues “It’s really important to me that everybody is having such a good time that they have enough energy and mental capacity to do their jobs really well.” It is not just humane but also practical: Only when people are not stressed out and resentful can they make — and she is aware that this sounds hopelessly saccharine — “food that’s legitimately made with love.” Carnesi must also consider her kitchen in a much more literal sense: During construction a pair of workers ask her where they should drill the holes in Nura’s cement walls to mount some latex-glove dispensers Carnesi has to think about it for a moment “They’re asking me where these things should go,” she marvels That’s so definite.” It requires unexpected decisions You can change your chicken prep after the fact but the holes in the wall are pretty final My favorite thing, maybe, out of my many favorite things about Pan Pan Vino Vino, the new bakery-by-day, wine-bar-by-night operation from the Nura team are the 1950s black-and-white party photos behind the bar of pastry chef Samantha Short’s family “My grandparents came here after the war,” Short tells Brooklyn Magazine “And in the Polish community in New Jersey everyone would get dressed up and get together at these great parties the dining room tables filled with meats and pickles and breads everyone smoking cigarettes and drinking a lot of liquor.” Sam Short’s family and friends partying in 1950s New Jersey (Photo by Scott Lynch) It’s that sort of community vibe Short says she wants to bring to this new spot after dark: “Hang out this was very much the scene during the Vino Vino part of the proceedings as a rowdy crowd of Greenpoint locals (of which Short is one) and Nura fans from all over turned the place into a free-flowing party The wine list here is curated by Nura’s ace sommelier Mackenzie Gassett and it’s more fun to read than most novels Here’s Gasset on a $60 bottle of Markus Altenburger a chardonnay from Austria: “Before your eyes skip right over the CH word although I could find one for you if you like The cool limestone soils of Burgenland lend a zippy freshness tangerine and Meyer lemon are countered with a salty freshness There are dozens of different bottles available, and glasses run from $14 to $19. Don’t come to Vino Vino without expecting to eat though. In the kitchen at night during the opening weeks here is the incomparable Jackie Carnesi, the former Nura chef who’s also working to re-open Kellogg’s Diner this summer I made a thoroughly satisfying dinner out of four cicchetti (basically: stuff on top of slabs of chef Short’s lovely baguettes) and a small skillet of stellar oyster mushrooms in cashew cream and chimichurri Oyster mushroom with cashew cream and chimichurri All four of the cicchetti I had were worthy of a swoon or two but especially wonderful were the ‘nduja and pickled celery including ‘nduja with pickled celery and the Pan Pan part of the operation is just as exceptional Short puts out loaves of caraway rye in the morning and a selection of croissants both savory and sweet “I like pulling flavors from different cultures and making things that are different,” she says “I don’t want us to be pigeonholed as Spanish We just want to make things that we want to eat.” On opening weekend that included a brioche feuilletée (a layered laminated brioche) slathered in house-made cream cheese and studded with chunks of candied guava Definitely one of the most luscious and decadent things I’ve ever eaten at 9 a.m Brioche feuilletee with cream cheese and guava Also amazing was Short’s sesame chocolate chip cookie which she blasts at different temperatures from above and below in her oven Demand for pastries was so unexpectedly high the first two days that the Pan Pan team decided to close down the bakery part of the operation for at least a week in order to retool This sesame chocolate chip cookie is phenomenal Other things I love about this place: the cozy patio outside the lovely team of counter workers and wine pourers and food runners and the fact that there are way more volcano paintings in here than you would ever expect to find in a Greenpoint bakery and though he tries to play it off like volcanoes symbolize baking fires and ashy soil for growing grapes and just thinks they are super cool (which they are) Pan Pan Vino Vino translates as Bread Bread Wine Wine meaning something like “it is what it is.” Say it with a shrug for maximum effect Pan Pan Vino Vino is located at 120 Norman Avenue Vino Vino is currently open on Wednesday through Sunday from 4 to 10 p.m. with Pan Pan making its reappearance sometime soon This website uses cookies. 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Ross is one of the co-founders of The Luxury Editor The word Nura refers to Country in The Sydney Language by Jakelin Troy Nicole Monks created a series of three wall-mounted sculptures at Waterloo Station to celebrate the Gadigal people at street entrance embodies the artwork title adjacent to the escalators made of over 100 individual cast aluminium feet shows locally significant sites and connects viewers to the skies and universe and Aboriginal philosophes of interconnectedness is a perforated mesh panel work depicting a portrait of a young Aboriginal boy the community as our connection and strength Three corresponding collaborative workshops run by Nicole directly involved community members The writing on the lenticular wall was developed in collaboration with Uncle Charles Madden and Aunty Joanne Timbery ImageCollapse the ImageSculptural map of local sites of significance ‘drawn’ in 994 footprint sculptures lining the escalator wall The footprint sculptures were modelled from actual feet of community members Special thanks to Aboriginal Community Workshop participants: for footprints Jarad was selected from many taken by Wayne Quilliam during a session with the youthful Brolga dance in collaboration with Jodie Choolburra-Welsh.  Special thanks to the Brolga Dance Academy photoshoot participants: Roscoe For this place ‘Waterloo Station’ to have a resonance with the local and wider community the Gadigal people and local Aboriginal people of this place need a voice within the work and engagement that I see the ability for this to be an inclusive yet highly contemporary work with particular emphasis on the Elders as the foundation ImageCollapse the ImageA portrait of a young Aboriginal dancer named Roscoe standing proud on Aboriginal land as he holds a Boomerang can be found on the concourse Waterloo Station is situated on the unceded land of the Gadigal The Gadigal have walked Country since time immemorial – their footprints leave their mark today and will into the future The Gadigal have left their footprints on the earth along Waterloo Station’s very road Botany Road was established as a thoroughfare by First Nations and remains a major thoroughfare connecting us across time Nicole Monks is a multi-disciplinary creative of Yamaji Wajarri Dutch and English heritage living and working on Worimi and Awabakal Country (Newcastle) Monks’ practice is informed by her cross-cultural identity using storytelling to connect the past with the present and future Her works take a conceptual approach that are embedded with narratives and aim to promote conversation and connection Monks crosses disciplines to work with furniture and objects Across these varied forms of contemporary art and design her work reflects Aboriginal philosophies of sustainability Monks is well known for her success as a solo and collaborative artist and founder of design practice blackandwhite creative as well as public art company mili mili This connection of Footprints on Gadigal Nura forms the cornerstone of the conceptual rationale for this public artwork while drawing lines to the wider use of the site as a modern thoroughfare and transport hub servicing New South Wales This artwork is also embedded in broader Aboriginal values and ways of life Creating connections and community as foundation principals There are layers of footprints on this land The Gadigal placed the first steps of man on this land and the first walking tracks this artwork will embed Waterloo Station within this very story An opportunity to show our significant efforts in rebalancing and telling our combined history Transport for NSW recognise and celebrate the diversity of Aboriginal peoples and their ongoing cultures and care of Country We pay respect to traditional custodians and Elders past and present.