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Miami Herald
16-07-2025
- Business
- Miami Herald
Glioblastoma Foundation Launches Gliolab, Offering Three Cutting-Edge Genomic Tests to Deliver a Personalized Treatment Roadmap for Every Glioblastoma Patient
DURHAM, NC / ACCESS Newswire / July 16, 2025 / On Glioblastoma Awareness Day, the Glioblastoma Foundation proudly announces the official launch of Gliolab, a CLIA-certified genomic testing laboratory dedicated exclusively to glioblastoma. Gliolab will offer three state-of-the-art genomic tests that together provide a personalized treatment roadmap for every patient diagnosed with this aggressive brain cancer, transforming care and access for thousands of families. In a healthcare environment where 77% of cancer genomic testing claims were denied by private insurers in 2024, the Foundation has made a bold and unprecedented commitment: every glioblastoma patient will have access to this essential testing, regardless of their insurance status. "This is a historic moment for the glioblastoma community," said Dr. Gita Kwatra, PharmD, MBA, Co-founder and CEO of the Glioblastoma Foundation. "By launching Gliolab, we are changing the standard of care. Every glioblastoma patient deserves a treatment plan grounded in their tumor's biology, not guesswork. Our genomic tests make that possible." The three tests now available through Gliolab include: Whole Genome DNA Methylation Profiling with Epignostix Classifier:This test uses DNA methylation patterns to precisely classify the tumor and identify copy number alterations, enabling more accurate diagnosis and Genomic Profiling using PGDx Elio™ Tissue Complete:A broad next-generation sequencing (NGS) test that analyzes over 500 cancer-related genes to detect mutations, copy number changes, microsatellite instability (MSI), and tumor mutational burden (TMB).Gene Fusion Testing using Archer FusionPlex™ Pan Solid Tumor v2 Panel:This RNA-based test detects gene fusions and splicing variants that may be actionable or diagnostic in glioblastoma and other brain cancers. Together, these three tests provide clinicians and patients with a personalized treatment roadmap to guide therapeutic decisions, enrollment in clinical trials, and identification of novel treatment options. "As a neuro-oncologist who has treated glioblastoma patients for decades, I can say without hesitation: this kind of molecular insight is long overdue," said Dr. Mark Gilbert, former Chief of the Neuro-Oncology Branch at the National Cancer Institute and advisor to the Glioblastoma Foundation. "The Foundation has done something extraordinary. Launching Gliolab and removing financial barriers to testing ensures that every patient-insured or not-gets the chance to receive optimal care." Under the Foundation's innovative three-tiered payment plan: Patients with no insurance will receive free testing funded by philanthropy;Patients with Medicare and private insurance will only be responsible for a Foundation will be responsible for all other costs and claims. This model ensures equity of access while emphasizing that personalized treatment is not a luxury-it should be the standard of care. Physicians, hospitals, patients, and families seeking more information should contact the Foundation directly at info@ About the Glioblastoma Foundation The Glioblastoma Foundation is a national nonprofit organization committed to transforming care for glioblastoma patients. Through genomic testing, translational research, drug development, and patient advocacy, the Glioblastoma Foundation works to improve outcomes and accelerate the path to a cure. To learn more please visit Contact Information: Ashley Pattman Media Outreach Coordinatorinfo@ SOURCE: Glioblastoma Foundation press release
Scoop
30-06-2025
- Business
- Scoop
Funding Available To Speed Up Market Demand For New Zealand's Recycled Tyres
Innovators, investors and change makers are being called on to put their best ideas forward as a substantial investment in funding becomes available to develop the market for tyre-derived recycled rubber material, and create economic value from Aotearoa New Zealand's worn-out tyres. Tyrewise, the country's regulated product stewardship scheme for end-of-life tyres, is looking for initial expressions of interest in its inaugural grant funding round. Expressions of interest are open in this first round from 1 July to 29 July 2025. Up to $7 million will be available over three rounds in a financial year. Tyrewise works with the whole industry to ensure tyres are collected for recycling or repurposing. The scheme is achieving a high collection rate and is now focussing on developing high-value, best use recycling and repurposing solutions for the tyres, says Mark Gilbert, Chair of Auto Stewardship New Zealand that governs the Tyrewise scheme. 'To enable this goal, Tyrewise is providing contestable funding to help develop end markets for the recycled rubber material from tyres in New Zealand,' Mark says. Tyrewise has a goal of 80%, of our end-of-life tyres to be recycled and repurposed into new products in New Zealand by its fourth year of operation, and over 90% by its sixth year. 'Tyres are a versatile resource that can be turned into many products or used in a number of processes, such as roading, playground surfacing, as a substitute for aggregate, or even earthquake-proofing buildings. The market in New Zealand isn't currently big enough though to take all the recycled rubber from tyres which are collected, so the aim of the fund is to stimulate the development of new products and markets here says Adele Rose, Tyrewise Scheme Managers, 3R Group' Advertisement - scroll to continue reading The fund is structured into three main 'streams' – research and development, emerging markets, and community development. 'This allows funding to back projects across the spectrum of the typical phases of product development,' Adele says. To be eligible for funding, applicants must be a registered New Zealand business, research institute, or university, ideally have been operating for at least 12 months, and have satisfactory environmental, safety and financial performance, among other criteria. 'This is a call for expressions of interest. Once we have assessed them, we will ask for a more formal, detailed application,' Adele says. 'Kiwis are innovators by nature, so we're excited to see what ideas are out there to create a circular economy for tyres here at home.' To learn more about the fund visit Tyrewise is Aotearoa's first regulated product stewardship scheme. It minimises the environmental impacts of end-of-life tyres by working with the whole tyre industry to ensure tyres are collected from registered partners so they can be recycled and repurposed into other useful products.
Business Wire
25-06-2025
- Business
- Business Wire
Zocks and PreciseFP Partner to Automate Client Onboarding and Data Collection Workflows Directly from Conversations
SAN FRANCISCO--(BUSINESS WIRE)--Zocks, an innovative, privacy-first AI platform that turns client conversations into actionable data and insights, today announced a new integration with PreciseFP, the award-winning client engagement and data-gathering software from Docupace. The partnership enhances Zocks' ability to automate key client workflows and accelerate the path from conversation to advice. 'Client onboarding and data gathering have always been friction points for advisors,' said Mark Gilbert, CEO of Zocks. 'As firms look to further streamline processes and eliminate manual data entry, our integration with PreciseFP accelerates key client workflows. It's yet another step in how Zocks is automating the way advisors work beyond note taking.' With this new bi-directional integration, Zocks users can now sync conversational data directly into PreciseFP's digital fact-finding and account-opening forms, eliminating manual entry and automating the client journey from initial contact through onboarding and ongoing engagement. The structured data from Zocks flows seamlessly into leading CRMs, financial planning tools and custodian platforms via PreciseFP's existing integrations, ensuring continuity across platforms. Through PreciseFP's established ecosystem, Zocks immediately extends value into the platforms advisors already rely on, advancing its mission to streamline end-to-end workflows. 'We're excited to partner with Zocks to bring greater speed and efficiency to client onboarding and engagement workflows,' said Richard Thoeny, EVP ─ Product Strategy for PreciseFP. 'This integration reduces the operational burden and time delays, so firms can stay focused on what drives value: planning, relationships, and growth.' 'Detailed and accurate data is the bedrock of financial planning and advice,' said Dan Garrett, co-founder of Advisor Digital and director of strategy & technology of SRG Financial Advisors. 'Zocks and PreciseFP have been essential tools for our advisors, enabling them to efficiently gather information and automate our process. Now, with this integration, we're able to realize our vision of 'input once and use everywhere.' Turning conversations into data dramatically increases our operational velocity and elevates the client experience. The direct result will be faster onboarding and plan adjustments, and ultimately, a more dynamic and responsive financial journey for our clients." To learn more about the integration, join Zocks and PreciseFP for a webinar on Thursday, July 17, 2025, at 2:00 pm EDT: Register here. For more information about Zocks and the PreciseFP integration, visit or visit About Zocks Zocks is the AI assistant for financial advisors. The company's platform saves advisors 10 hours a week by automating their meeting notes, intake forms, client emails & more. This enterprise-ready solution transforms client conversations into structured, actionable intelligence for firms of any size. To learn more and start a free trial, visit About Docupace PreciseFP was acquired by Docupace in September 2021, advancing the company's mission to deliver an end-to-end wealthtech ecosystem for advisors to engage clients and prospects. Docupace is a software solutions provider focused on digitizing and automating operations in the financial advice and investment industry. Financial services firms use the Docupace Platform (a cloud-based, integrated software suite) to reduce back-office expenses, improve efficiency, strengthen recruiting and enhance the experience of advisors and investors. For more information, please visit
Business Wire
11-06-2025
- Business
- Business Wire
Zocks and eMoney Launch AI-Powered Integration to Eliminate Manual Data Entry and Maintenance in Financial Planning
SAN FRANCISCO--(BUSINESS WIRE)--Zocks, an innovative, privacy-first AI platform that turns client conversations into actionable data and insights, today announced a direct integration with eMoney Advisor (eMoney), a leading provider of technology solutions and services that help people talk about money. This marks the first AI-powered, bi-directional integration between a client intelligence platform and eMoney's financial planning solutions, aimed squarely at eliminating manual data entry and accelerating the planning process for financial advisors. 'The planning process can often be delayed, while advisors gather and reconcile information and notes from conversations,' said Mark Gilbert, CEO of Zocks. 'Reducing that effort, automating data entry and accelerating 'time to advice' is critical in keeping momentum with clients.' Zocks automatically creates and maintains structured data from conversations, emails and CRM records for contacts. The integration's bi-directional data sharing enables Zocks to use that information to populate and update 'Facts' data in eMoney, eliminating manual data entry. In return, relevant facts and plan data from eMoney can be utilized by Zocks' AI Agents to support smarter meeting preparation and email responses. "We're excited to offer this integration with Zocks as it furthers our goal at eMoney to streamline and strengthen the financial planning process,' said Luke White, Manager, Group Product Management, eMoney. 'By reducing time spent on data entry, advisors can spend more time focusing on building meaningful client relationships and delivering high-quality financial plans.' The integration, which is available now for joint clients of eMoney and Zocks, builds on Zocks' broader vision of streamlining end-to-end advisor workflows by connecting AI-powered insights with the tools advisors already use every day. 'Having led sales at eMoney for many years, I had a front-row seat to the friction in the financial planning process that has long slowed advisors down,' said Drew DiMarino, Chief Revenue Officer at Zocks. 'This integration directly addresses those pain points. By syncing structured data into and out of eMoney, we're removing the burden of manual entry and giving advisors more time to engage meaningfully with clients, whether that's uncovering new planning needs, preparing for complex reviews, or simply staying ahead of key life changes.' To learn more about this integration, Zocks will be hosting a webinar, How Advisors Are Automating Planning in Real Time, on Wednesday, June 18, 2025, at 3 pm ET. For more information about Zocks and the eMoney integration, visit About Zocks Zocks is the AI assistant for financial advisors. The company's platform saves advisors 10 hours a week by automating their meeting notes, intake forms, client emails & more. This enterprise-ready solution transforms client conversations into structured, actionable intelligence for firms of any size. To learn more and start a free trial, visit About eMoney Advisor, LLC eMoney Advisor, LLC ('eMoney') provides technology solutions and services that help people talk about money. Rooted in holistic financial planning, eMoney solutions strengthen client relationships, streamline business operations, enhance business development, and drive overall growth. More than 109,000 financial professionals across firms of all sizes use the eMoney platform to serve more than 6 million households throughout the U.S. For more information, please visit:
Yahoo
11-06-2025
- Business
- Yahoo
Zocks and eMoney Launch AI-Powered Integration to Eliminate Manual Data Entry and Maintenance in Financial Planning
Advisors can now automate fact-finding, follow-ups, and plan updates with bi-directional data sync between Zocks and eMoney SAN FRANCISCO, June 11, 2025--(BUSINESS WIRE)--Zocks, an innovative, privacy-first AI platform that turns client conversations into actionable data and insights, today announced a direct integration with eMoney Advisor (eMoney), a leading provider of technology solutions and services that help people talk about money. This marks the first AI-powered, bi-directional integration between a client intelligence platform and eMoney's financial planning solutions, aimed squarely at eliminating manual data entry and accelerating the planning process for financial advisors. "The planning process can often be delayed, while advisors gather and reconcile information and notes from conversations," said Mark Gilbert, CEO of Zocks. "Reducing that effort, automating data entry and accelerating 'time to advice' is critical in keeping momentum with clients." Zocks automatically creates and maintains structured data from conversations, emails and CRM records for contacts. The integration's bi-directional data sharing enables Zocks to use that information to populate and update 'Facts' data in eMoney, eliminating manual data entry. In return, relevant facts and plan data from eMoney can be utilized by Zocks' AI Agents to support smarter meeting preparation and email responses. "We're excited to offer this integration with Zocks as it furthers our goal at eMoney to streamline and strengthen the financial planning process," said Luke White, Manager, Group Product Management, eMoney. "By reducing time spent on data entry, advisors can spend more time focusing on building meaningful client relationships and delivering high-quality financial plans." The integration, which is available now for joint clients of eMoney and Zocks, builds on Zocks' broader vision of streamlining end-to-end advisor workflows by connecting AI-powered insights with the tools advisors already use every day. "Having led sales at eMoney for many years, I had a front-row seat to the friction in the financial planning process that has long slowed advisors down," said Drew DiMarino, Chief Revenue Officer at Zocks. "This integration directly addresses those pain points. By syncing structured data into and out of eMoney, we're removing the burden of manual entry and giving advisors more time to engage meaningfully with clients, whether that's uncovering new planning needs, preparing for complex reviews, or simply staying ahead of key life changes." To learn more about this integration, Zocks will be hosting a webinar, How Advisors Are Automating Planning in Real Time, on Wednesday, June 18, 2025, at 3 pm ET. For more information about Zocks and the eMoney integration, visit About Zocks Zocks is the AI assistant for financial advisors. The company's platform saves advisors 10 hours a week by automating their meeting notes, intake forms, client emails & more. This enterprise-ready solution transforms client conversations into structured, actionable intelligence for firms of any size. To learn more and start a free trial, visit About eMoney Advisor, LLC eMoney Advisor, LLC ("eMoney") provides technology solutions and services that help people talk about money. Rooted in holistic financial planning, eMoney solutions strengthen client relationships, streamline business operations, enhance business development, and drive overall growth. More than 109,000 financial professionals across firms of all sizes use the eMoney platform to serve more than 6 million households throughout the U.S. For more information, please visit: View source version on Contacts Media Contact: Gregory FCAzocks@
