Jishnu Nair - HoustonNewMedia.org https://houstonnewmedia.org/author/jishnu-nair/ Building "Bridges" Across the Bayou City! Wed, 14 May 2025 22:45:00 +0000 en-US hourly 1 https://wordpress.org/?v=6.8.3 https://i0.wp.com/houstonnewmedia.org/wp-content/uploads/2022/11/cropped-cropped-Houston.png?fit=32%2C32&ssl=1 Jishnu Nair - HoustonNewMedia.org https://houstonnewmedia.org/author/jishnu-nair/ 32 32 103504436 MD Anderson, Texas Children’s to build Kinder Children’s Cancer Care hospital with $150 million gift https://houstonnewmedia.org/md-anderson-texas-childrens-to-build-kinder-childrens-cancer-care-hospital-with-150-million-gift/?utm_source=rss&utm_medium=rss&utm_campaign=md-anderson-texas-childrens-to-build-kinder-childrens-cancer-care-hospital-with-150-million-gift Wed, 14 May 2025 22:45:00 +0000 http://houstonnewmedia.org/?guid=ef0113654ab23a716ad27b487166ffac The two Texas Medical Center heavyweights received a major donation from one of Houston's largest nonprofit foundations to create a new hospital.

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]]> 953491 Intuitive Machines CEO reveals changes for next moon mission after Athena’s tipped landing https://houstonnewmedia.org/intuitive-machines-ceo-reveals-changes-for-next-moon-mission-after-athenas-tipped-landing/?utm_source=rss&utm_medium=rss&utm_campaign=intuitive-machines-ceo-reveals-changes-for-next-moon-mission-after-athenas-tipped-landing Wed, 14 May 2025 12:39:36 +0000 http://houstonnewmedia.org/?guid=bdeff914504d23522d2ec16f8509493b After a repeated issue led to rough landings for its first two lunar landers, Intuitive Machines has a plan for its next one. The Houston-based space company is targeting one moon mission per year.

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]]> 953262 E-commerce platform Cart.com hits $1.6 billion valuation, eyes more growth https://houstonnewmedia.org/e-commerce-platform-cart-com-hits-1-6-billion-valuation-eyes-more-growth/?utm_source=rss&utm_medium=rss&utm_campaign=e-commerce-platform-cart-com-hits-1-6-billion-valuation-eyes-more-growth Tue, 13 May 2025 19:57:34 +0000 http://houstonnewmedia.org/?guid=4769c14a28daa8eb9e37601b030e5c03 Cart.com's latest funding round comes at a time when many e-commerce companies are facing challenges, but the Houston-based unicorn sees opportunities for growth.

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]]> 953096 Harris Health plans to top out new $1.6B hospital by December, targets early 2029 opening https://houstonnewmedia.org/harris-health-plans-to-top-out-new-1-6b-hospital-by-december-targets-early-2029-opening/?utm_source=rss&utm_medium=rss&utm_campaign=harris-health-plans-to-top-out-new-1-6b-hospital-by-december-targets-early-2029-opening Mon, 12 May 2025 10:00:00 +0000 http://houstonnewmedia.org/?guid=7f12439ab73311839434fa9be229a5d3 The voter-approved hospital will embody the system's goals of community health and could provide opportunities for local businesses.

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]]> 952294 Filings: Taiwanese manufacturer plans $20M northwest Houston project after $142M purchase https://houstonnewmedia.org/filings-taiwanese-manufacturer-plans-20m-northwest-houston-project-after-142m-purchase/?utm_source=rss&utm_medium=rss&utm_campaign=filings-taiwanese-manufacturer-plans-20m-northwest-houston-project-after-142m-purchase Mon, 12 May 2025 09:00:00 +0000 http://houstonnewmedia.org/?guid=21772515cc021f90b229df7ced84bfdb The Taiwanese company, which manufactures server components for artificial intelligence, registered its project after Apple and Nvidia made major Houston announcements.

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]]> 952269 Houston nursing leaders say technology, education pathways are the post-pandemic way forward for nurses https://houstonnewmedia.org/houston-nursing-leaders-say-technology-education-pathways-are-the-post-pandemic-way-forward-for-nurses/?utm_source=rss&utm_medium=rss&utm_campaign=houston-nursing-leaders-say-technology-education-pathways-are-the-post-pandemic-way-forward-for-nurses Fri, 09 May 2025 16:39:42 +0000 http://houstonnewmedia.org/?guid=e440b2bd4445ec5e88b4aa35e784a0dd Four nursing leaders from top hospital systems in the Houston region recently joined the Houston Business Journal for a moderated panel discussion on the future of nursing. Here's how digital tools, education and more are helping the industry in the wa...

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]]> 951241 BioWell taking over operations at Texas Biotechnology plant in Richmond, plans startup incubation https://houstonnewmedia.org/biowell-taking-over-operations-at-texas-biotechnology-plant-in-richmond-plans-startup-incubation/?utm_source=rss&utm_medium=rss&utm_campaign=biowell-taking-over-operations-at-texas-biotechnology-plant-in-richmond-plans-startup-incubation Thu, 08 May 2025 19:50:47 +0000 http://houstonnewmedia.org/?guid=d99608b5436094806e3ede10136a2b21 The nonprofit incubator said it will take over the 33,000-square-foot building in Richmond, which also possesses manufacturing capability.

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]]> 950815 KBR CEO says no direct tariff or DOGE impacts in Q1, previews defense opportunities in proposed budget https://houstonnewmedia.org/kbr-ceo-says-no-direct-tariff-or-doge-impacts-in-q1-previews-defense-opportunities-in-proposed-budget/?utm_source=rss&utm_medium=rss&utm_campaign=kbr-ceo-says-no-direct-tariff-or-doge-impacts-in-q1-previews-defense-opportunities-in-proposed-budget Thu, 08 May 2025 13:01:58 +0000 http://houstonnewmedia.org/?guid=2e90e7cbba704dbd21d8ad98efb6060a During the company's Q1 earnings calls, CEO Stuart Bradie also previewed some opportunities KBR is evaluating in a proposed $1 trillion defense budget.

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]]> 950579 Houston startup Persona AI inks agreement with world’s largest shipbuilder for humanoid welding robots https://houstonnewmedia.org/houston-startup-persona-ai-inks-agreement-with-worlds-largest-shipbuilder-for-humanoid-welding-robots/?utm_source=rss&utm_medium=rss&utm_campaign=houston-startup-persona-ai-inks-agreement-with-worlds-largest-shipbuilder-for-humanoid-welding-robots Wed, 07 May 2025 19:53:49 +0000 http://houstonnewmedia.org/?guid=8480744118b2220bd3c12a2856c651c5 The Houston-based company will deliver a humanoid robotic worker to build ships in South Korea in the next few years, per the agreement.

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]]> 950044 Rice University opens lab space for new incubator in Texas Medical Center (PHOTOS) https://houstonnewmedia.org/rice-university-opens-lab-space-for-new-incubator-in-texas-medical-center-photos/?utm_source=rss&utm_medium=rss&utm_campaign=rice-university-opens-lab-space-for-new-incubator-in-texas-medical-center-photos Tue, 06 May 2025 21:43:18 +0000 http://houstonnewmedia.org/?guid=2037c4949daeaa8442120af99fc6f581 The leaders behind the incubator want several companies per year — all based in Houston — to scale to a point where they can manufacture drugs.

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]]> 949489 Houston hospitals speeding up construction amid tariff uncertainty https://houstonnewmedia.org/houston-hospitals-speeding-up-construction-amid-tariff-uncertainty/?utm_source=rss&utm_medium=rss&utm_campaign=houston-hospitals-speeding-up-construction-amid-tariff-uncertainty Mon, 05 May 2025 20:04:38 +0000 http://houstonnewmedia.org/?guid=e89d1092bae5490d78f6ab7bf2daa49c McCarthy, which has built several major hospital projects, said clients are speeding up orders in response to uncertainty over tariffs.

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]]> 949066 Mercury Fund shifts AI investment focus amid increased interest in ‘real-world change’ https://houstonnewmedia.org/mercury-fund-shifts-ai-investment-focus-amid-increased-interest-in-real-world-change/?utm_source=rss&utm_medium=rss&utm_campaign=mercury-fund-shifts-ai-investment-focus-amid-increased-interest-in-real-world-change Fri, 02 May 2025 18:50:22 +0000 http://houstonnewmedia.org/?guid=b82cc427885f81060505fe5b1aa7d695 A shift in strategy at Houston-based Mercury could signal a broader trend in how venture capitalists are approaching AI investments in 2025.

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]]> 947572 How MD Anderson’s president navigates government shakeup, big expansions and more https://houstonnewmedia.org/how-md-andersons-president-navigates-government-shakeup-big-expansions-and-more/?utm_source=rss&utm_medium=rss&utm_campaign=how-md-andersons-president-navigates-government-shakeup-big-expansions-and-more Fri, 02 May 2025 10:00:00 +0000 http://houstonnewmedia.org/?guid=a4411ba50b564a3bbad1b9b665ed61a5 Dr. Peter Pisters, president of MD Anderson Cancer Center, shares his approach to building trust with employees during a time of significant growth and potential funding challenges.

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]]> 947413 Intuitive Machines reveals details of new spacecraft backed by Texas Space Commission https://houstonnewmedia.org/intuitive-machines-reveals-details-of-new-spacecraft-backed-by-texas-space-commission/?utm_source=rss&utm_medium=rss&utm_campaign=intuitive-machines-reveals-details-of-new-spacecraft-backed-by-texas-space-commission Thu, 01 May 2025 19:21:28 +0000 http://houstonnewmedia.org/?guid=2eb76d0e191c373be539f138b5e1b919 The company, which has launched lunar landers and satellites, is preparing for the retirement of the International Space Station with a new spacecraft.

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]]> 947096 Baylor College of Medicine announces layoffs, citing federal policy changes https://houstonnewmedia.org/baylor-college-of-medicine-announces-layoffs-citing-federal-policy-changes/?utm_source=rss&utm_medium=rss&utm_campaign=baylor-college-of-medicine-announces-layoffs-citing-federal-policy-changes Wed, 30 Apr 2025 23:37:23 +0000 http://houstonnewmedia.org/?guid=d9f6e3dc2ed709ca220010d63eb65353 The university cut jobs in the wake of federal policy changes enacted under President Donald Trump that threaten research funding.

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]]> 946746 Immatics US opens 100,000-square-foot Stafford cell-therapy manufacturing plant (PHOTOS) https://houstonnewmedia.org/immatics-us-opens-100000-square-foot-stafford-cell-therapy-manufacturing-plant-photos/?utm_source=rss&utm_medium=rss&utm_campaign=immatics-us-opens-100000-square-foot-stafford-cell-therapy-manufacturing-plant-photos Wed, 30 Apr 2025 19:24:40 +0000 http://houstonnewmedia.org/?guid=a26f16a354300d4c906c9d814dac10f0 The German drugmaker's U.S. arm is significantly scaling up its cell-therapy process through the 100,000-square-foot building.

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]]> 946827 Axiom Space names new CEO before May space station mission https://houstonnewmedia.org/axiom-space-names-new-ceo-before-may-space-station-mission/?utm_source=rss&utm_medium=rss&utm_campaign=axiom-space-names-new-ceo-before-may-space-station-mission Fri, 25 Apr 2025 18:00:00 +0000 http://houstonnewmedia.org/?guid=e953e4c59655bc9a7fb6e5236bd5dcce Axiom Space has promoted its first chief revenue officer to CEO. The company's last permanent CEO was Michael Suffredini, who stepped down in August 2024.

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]]> 944375 California-based Bionova Scientific plans another Woodlands building as first nears completion https://houstonnewmedia.org/california-based-bionova-scientific-plans-another-woodlands-building-as-first-nears-completion/?utm_source=rss&utm_medium=rss&utm_campaign=california-based-bionova-scientific-plans-another-woodlands-building-as-first-nears-completion Thu, 24 Apr 2025 15:34:07 +0000 http://houstonnewmedia.org/?guid=f3af21fd56f709e3680033a8ce5e19e0 The Fremont, California-based contract development and manufacturing organization is planning another facility north of Houston.

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]]> 943826 Filings: Westland Bunker in Montgomery set for $25M data center project https://houstonnewmedia.org/filings-westland-bunker-in-montgomery-set-for-25m-data-center-project/?utm_source=rss&utm_medium=rss&utm_campaign=filings-westland-bunker-in-montgomery-set-for-25m-data-center-project Wed, 23 Apr 2025 19:52:49 +0000 http://houstonnewmedia.org/?guid=b91bb0c1b38b681288c761143e68a52c The former nuclear bomb shelter has been housing data centers for 20 years, and its new owner wants to add more.

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]]> 943403 Houston fintech FundThrough lands $25M Series B round, acquires lender to expand capabilities https://houstonnewmedia.org/houston-fintech-fundthrough-lands-25m-series-b-round-acquires-lender-to-expand-capabilities/?utm_source=rss&utm_medium=rss&utm_campaign=houston-fintech-fundthrough-lands-25m-series-b-round-acquires-lender-to-expand-capabilities Tue, 22 Apr 2025 18:49:12 +0000 http://houstonnewmedia.org/?guid=6dbc2598894eb90090b164045db796f7 The financial tech company, which has offices in Canada and Houston, said the deal would add services for small-business banking loans.

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