The American Society for Radiation Oncology (ASTRO), the leading organization for physicians who treat patients using radiation therapy, recently welcomed Karen Davis as its first Vice President of Business Development and Marketing. “Karen’s proven record of building high-impact partnerships and mobilizing resources for mission-driven organizations will help ASTRO accelerate initiatives that improve care for patients with cancer worldwide,” said ASTRO CEO Vivek S. Kavadi, MD, MBA, FASTRO.

New research from the Center for Integration of Science and Industry at Bentley University  found no evidence to support claims that the price reductions anticipated under the Inflation Reduction Act would decrease R&D spending or investment in innovation. In fact, the biopharmaceutical industry increased R&D spending, equity offerings, and acquisitions of clinical-stage biotechnology companies. The observed changes reflect a strategic response by the industry to preserve both their profitability and productivity.

Anthropomorphizing workout tools—giving them human-like qualities—boosts motivation and makes fitness goals more enjoyable and achievable.

A new study published in the Strategic Management Journal finds that international firms that strategically withdraw from certain markets may be better positioned to grow and compete more effectively in others. The research highlights how focusing on core markets—rather than spreading resources too thin—can strengthen long-term performance.

The study, conducted by Chunhu Jeon (Morgan State University), Jonathan Bundy (Arizona State University), and Wei Shen (Arizona State University), analyzed 18 years of data from Korean multinational firms to explore how ranking systems and tiered status influence corporate behavior. Their findings suggest that organizations respond not only to where they are ranked overall but to where they stand within ranking tiers—especially near tier boundaries.

A new study from The University of Texas at Arlington reveals that people who live in rural areas are more likely to have chronic pain than those in urban settings. They’re also more likely to go from having no pain or occasional pain to chronic pain. The findings may help explain higher opioid prescription rates in rural communities and could guide future research into the root causes of this disparity.