Biochemistry

Researchers Assemble Nine Synthetic Yeast Chromosomes

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Wednesday, November 8, 2023

NEW YORK, Nov. 8, 2023 /PRNewswire/ -- A team led by researchers at NYU Langone Health has built nine new synthetic yeast chromosomes, swapping out a key organism's genetic material for engineered replacements.

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  • NEW YORK, Nov. 8, 2023 /PRNewswire/ -- A team led by researchers at NYU Langone Health has built nine new synthetic yeast chromosomes, swapping out a key organism's genetic material for engineered replacements.
  • In 2014, Sc2.0 reported the building of the first synthetic yeast chromosome (synthetic chromosome 3, or synIII), and five additional chromosomes (synII, synV, synVI, synX, and synXII) followed by 2017.
  • The team's challenge now, after having assembled all 16 synthetic yeast chromosomes, is to consolidate them into a single living yeast strain, the authors said.
  • Dr. Zhao and colleagues just published in Cell their significant progress on this front by incorporating 6.5 synthetic yeast chromosomes into one yeast cell using an established, but tedious method.

The Academic Leadership Group Welcomes Karen Kashmanian Oates to its Higher Education Consulting Practice

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Tuesday, November 7, 2023

The Academic Leadership Group (ALG), an industry-leading consultancy for leadership excellence and innovation in academia, is delighted to welcome Karen Kashmanian Oates, a nationally recognized higher education leader, to its higher education consulting practice.

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  • The Academic Leadership Group (ALG), an industry-leading consultancy for leadership excellence and innovation in academia, is delighted to welcome Karen Kashmanian Oates, a nationally recognized higher education leader, to its higher education consulting practice.
  • “Karen’s direct experience in leading university-wide initiatives at both the dean and provost level is a tremendous resource for our clients,” explained Jennifer Stine, the co-founder of ALG and lead of the higher education consulting practice.
  • To learn more about the Academic Leadership Group and the services it offers, visit: www.academicleadershipgroup.com
    About the Academic Leadership Group, Inc.
  • The Academic Leadership Group (ALG), founded in 2019, is a woman-owned consulting firm focused on providing award-winning coaching and higher education consulting services to universities.

National Air and Space Museum's 2024 Michael Collins Trophy Awarded to Astronaut Peggy Whitson and the Double Asteroid Redirection Test Team

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Tuesday, November 7, 2023

WASHINGTON, Nov. 7, 2023 /PRNewswire/ -- The Smithsonian's National Air and Space Museum awards its Michael Collins Trophy annually for Lifetime and Current Achievements.

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  • WASHINGTON, Nov. 7, 2023 /PRNewswire/ -- The Smithsonian's National Air and Space Museum awards its Michael Collins Trophy annually for Lifetime and Current Achievements.
  • The renaming of the trophy in 2020 (previously the National Air and Space Museum Trophy) recognizes Apollo 11 astronaut Michael Collins' contributions to aerospace and his service to the museum as director during a critical time in its evolution.
  • "The 2024 Michael Collins Trophy recipients have made extraordinary impacts on the past, present and future of space exploration," said Chris Browne, the John and Adrienne Mars Director of the museum.
  • The National Air and Space Museum in Washington, D.C., is located at Sixth Street and Independence Avenue S.W.

EQS-News: Wellington Partners promotes Johannes Fischer and Varun Gupta to Partner

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Tuesday, November 7, 2023

Munich, Germany - Wellington Partners, a leading European venture capital firm investing in early- and growth-stage life science companies, today announced the promotion of Dr. Johannes Fischer and Dr. Varun Gupta to Partner, effective immediately.

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  • Munich, Germany - Wellington Partners, a leading European venture capital firm investing in early- and growth-stage life science companies, today announced the promotion of Dr. Johannes Fischer and Dr. Varun Gupta to Partner, effective immediately.
  • Johannes joined Wellington in 2020 supporting the firm’s existing medical device and digital health portfolio.
  • Prior to joining Wellington, Varun interned at Ysios Capital in Barcelona and assisted the investment team at Forbion in Amsterdam/Naarden.
  • Regina Hodits, Managing Partner of Wellington Partners, commented: “We are grateful for Johannes and Varun’s significant contribution during the past years.

Constructive Bio Strengthens Management Team and Board of Directors with Key Appointments to Accelerate Synthetic Genomics to Innovate Biologic Therapies

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Thursday, November 2, 2023

He has executed some of the industry’s most impactful strategic transactions with major pharma, regularly at the leading edge of deal trends.

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  • He has executed some of the industry’s most impactful strategic transactions with major pharma, regularly at the leading edge of deal trends.
  • His proven track record of success includes out-licensing the hepatitis C protease inhibitor Olysio®, one of the fastest-launched drugs in the history of the industry.
  • Paul joins Constructive Bio to accelerate the commercialisation and strategic partnering of its ground-breaking genetic code reprogramming platform.
  • The synthetic genome platform at Constructive Bio is a powerful tool that will change the way we imagine biology, including the breakthrough therapies we need to improve global health.“
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The 2023 WLA Prize Award Ceremony to be Held in Shanghai on Nov. 6

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Wednesday, November 1, 2023

The World Laureates Association Prize (WLA Prize) is an international science prize established in Shanghai, in 2021, initiated by the World Laureates Association (WLA),  managed by the WLA Foundation, and exclusively funded by HongShan.

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  • The World Laureates Association Prize (WLA Prize) is an international science prize established in Shanghai, in 2021, initiated by the World Laureates Association (WLA),  managed by the WLA Foundation, and exclusively funded by HongShan.
  • Each year, the WLA Prize is awarded in two categories: "Computer Science or Mathematics" and "Life Science or Medicine", with the total award for each Prize being RMB 10 million.
  • The 2023 WLA Prize in Computer Science or Mathematics recognizes two scientists: Arkadi Nemirovski, the John P. Hunter, Jr.
  • Continuing last year's tradition, the ceremony will be held at the Opening Ceremony of the 6th WLA Forum, an annual scientific event which also features WLA Prize related academic lectures and dialogues starting from Nov. 5.

Ocuphire Pharma Announces Appointment of George Magrath, M.D., M.B.A., M.S., as Chief Executive Officer and Director

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Wednesday, November 1, 2023

Dr. Magrath succeeds Rick Rodgers, M.B.A., Interim Chief Executive Officer and President since April 2023.

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  • Dr. Magrath succeeds Rick Rodgers, M.B.A., Interim Chief Executive Officer and President since April 2023.
  • Mr. Rodgers will remain on the company’s Board of Directors.
  • “We are thrilled to have Dr. Magrath, a highly accomplished pharmaceutical executive with extensive business, financial, and medical expertise, join Ocuphire as Chief Executive Officer,” said Cam Gallagher, Chairman of Ocuphire Pharma’s Board of Directors.
  • Prior to Lexitas, Dr. Magrath served as Medical Director to Hovione Pharmaceuticals, LLC, responsible for developing and advancing the company’s proprietary drugs in dermatology, ophthalmology and respiratory.

Nautilus Biotechnology Appoints Martin Huber, Ph.D., as Vice President of Biochemistry and Flow Cell Development

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Wednesday, November 1, 2023

SEATTLE, Nov. 01, 2023 (GLOBE NEWSWIRE) -- Nautilus Biotechnology, Inc. (NASDAQ: NAUT; or “Nautilus”), a company pioneering a single-molecule protein analysis platform for quantifying the proteome, today announced the expansion of its research and development senior leadership team with the appointment of Martin Huber, Ph.D., as Vice President of Biochemistry and Flow Cell Development.

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  • SEATTLE, Nov. 01, 2023 (GLOBE NEWSWIRE) -- Nautilus Biotechnology, Inc. (NASDAQ: NAUT; or “Nautilus”), a company pioneering a single-molecule protein analysis platform for quantifying the proteome, today announced the expansion of its research and development senior leadership team with the appointment of Martin Huber, Ph.D., as Vice President of Biochemistry and Flow Cell Development.
  • Prior to that, he held senior scientist positions at Ion Torrent and Nanosphere.
  • “Martin is an experienced industry leader whose deep expertise in chemistry and nanoengineering will not only broaden our team’s skillset, but also increase the depth of our R&D leadership bench,” said Subra Sankar, Ph.D., Senior Vice President of Product Development at Nautilus.
  • “His success leading a broad range of important product development initiatives – from early feasibility experiments to successful product launches – will be instrumental as we ready Nautilus’ platform for launch next year.”

The 6th WLA Forum Will Embark on New Journey in Shanghai

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Monday, October 30, 2023

The Award Ceremony of the 2023 WLA Prize will be held on November 6 at the opening ceremony of the 6th WLA Forum.

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  • The Award Ceremony of the 2023 WLA Prize will be held on November 6 at the opening ceremony of the 6th WLA Forum.
  • Under the annual theme "Science Leads Transformation," the 6th WLA Forum introduces several notable enhancements to its dynamic program – a new chairmanship to the WLA featured forums, such as the WLA Life Science Forum, WLA Intelligent Science Forum, WLA Zero Carbon Forum, WLA Young Scientists Forum, etc.
  • Additionally, a new academic lecture series, the WLA Frontier Lectures, featuring approximately 60 scholarly presentations that showcase cutting-edge research progress will be launched at the 6th WLA Forum.
  • The five laureates of the 2023 WLA Prize announced last month will attend the 6th WLA Forum in person.

Enhanc3D Genomics Expands Leadership Team With the Appointment of Hazel Jones as Chief Operating Officer

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Monday, November 6, 2023

Enhanc3D Genomics, a company developing disruptive technologies to unlock the 3D spatial genome for target and biomarker discovery, today announced the appointment of Hazel Jones as Chief Operating Officer.

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  • Enhanc3D Genomics, a company developing disruptive technologies to unlock the 3D spatial genome for target and biomarker discovery, today announced the appointment of Hazel Jones as Chief Operating Officer.
  • Hazel has over 10 years of senior leadership experience in oncology research.
  • Prior to joining Enhanc3D Genomics, Hazel held various roles within AstraZeneca, including Executive Product Director of Clinical Data, and Head of Business Planning and Operations in Oncology R&D.
  • I am delighted to welcome Hazel to the team.”
    Dr Hazel Jones, Chief Operating Officer, Enhanc3D Genomics, added: “I’m delighted to join the team at such an exciting stage of the Company’s development, and to support Enhanc3D’s vision to ultimately improve outcomes for patients through more targeted treatment options.”
    For more information about Enhanc3D Genomics, please visit: www.enhanc3dgenomics.com