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CytomX Therapeutics Appoints Dr. Zhen Su to Board of Directors

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Thursday, March 21, 2024
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SOUTH SAN FRANCISCO, Calif., March 21, 2024 (GLOBE NEWSWIRE) -- CytomX Therapeutics, Inc. (Nasdaq: CTMX), a leader in the field of conditionally activated, localized biologics, today announced the appointment of Zhen Su, M.D., M.B.A., an experienced physician executive and leader in the development of oncology therapeutics, to the company’s board of directors.

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  • SOUTH SAN FRANCISCO, Calif., March 21, 2024 (GLOBE NEWSWIRE) -- CytomX Therapeutics, Inc. (Nasdaq: CTMX), a leader in the field of conditionally activated, localized biologics, today announced the appointment of Zhen Su, M.D., M.B.A., an experienced physician executive and leader in the development of oncology therapeutics, to the company’s board of directors.
  • “We are excited to welcome Zhen to our board,” said Sean McCarthy, D.Phil., chief executive officer and chairman of CytomX.
  • Dr. Su is currently chief executive officer of Marengo Therapeutics and a member of its Board of Directors.
  • Dr. Su also serves on the board of directors of Karyopharm Therapeutics and as the funding chairperson for the biotech committee of the Society for Immunotherapy of Cancer (SITC).

CEO of Orangetheory Fitness David Long Joins Safety Shot’s Board of Directors

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Monday, March 18, 2024
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JUPITER, FL, March 18, 2024 (GLOBE NEWSWIRE) -- Safety Shot, Inc. (Nasdaq: SHOT) (the “Company), a pioneer in innovative well-being solutions, is excited to announce that David J. Long, the CEO and co-founder of Orangetheory Fitness, has joined the company’s Board of Directors.

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  • Long, the CEO and co-founder of Orangetheory Fitness, has joined the company’s Board of Directors.
  • Long has over 20 years of experience in the fitness and wellness industries, leading and increasing growth for companies.
  • I’m pleased to join the Safety Shot team and am thrilled to support the launch of this exceptional product,” stated Long.
  • I am confident that Safety Shot could become the next one,” stated Safety Shot Chairman of the Board John Gulyas.

Voyager Therapeutics Announces Appointment of Toby Ferguson as Chief Medical Officer

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Wednesday, March 13, 2024
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LEXINGTON, Mass., March 13, 2024 (GLOBE NEWSWIRE) -- Voyager Therapeutics, Inc. (Nasdaq: VYGR), a biotechnology company dedicated to advancing neurogenetic medicines, today announced the appointment of Toby Ferguson, M.D., Ph.D., as Chief Medical Officer (CMO), effective March 25, 2024.

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  • LEXINGTON, Mass., March 13, 2024 (GLOBE NEWSWIRE) -- Voyager Therapeutics, Inc. (Nasdaq: VYGR), a biotechnology company dedicated to advancing neurogenetic medicines, today announced the appointment of Toby Ferguson, M.D., Ph.D., as Chief Medical Officer (CMO), effective March 25, 2024.
  • During his tenure, he built and developed teams focused on neuromuscular and movement disorders, overseeing strategy for these areas across Biogen R&D.
  • Prior to joining Biogen, Ferguson was Assistant Professor of Neurology, Shriners Pediatric Research Center and Temple University School of Medicine.
  • Voyager represents for me an extraordinary opportunity to fulfill this mission.”

Five finalists named in Florida Polytechnic University Presidential Search

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Monday, March 25, 2024
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LAKELAND, Fla., March 25, 2024 /PRNewswire/ -- The Florida Polytechnic University Presidential Search Committee announced today the names of the five finalists that will be presented to the University's Board of Trustees for consideration.

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  • LAKELAND, Fla., March 25, 2024 /PRNewswire/ -- The Florida Polytechnic University Presidential Search Committee announced today the names of the five finalists that will be presented to the University's Board of Trustees for consideration.
  • "Our search committee thoroughly reviewed, vetted, and interviewed a vast pool of exceptionally qualified candidates to identify and recommend these finalists," said Beth Kigel, vice-chair of the Florida Poly Board of Trustees and chair of the Presidential Search Committee.
  • The schedule of interviews and campus visits will be available in the coming days on the Presidential Search website.
  • "I appreciate the hard work and effort made by the Presidential Search Committee to see the process through to this point.

Frazier & Deeter Announces University Data Security Service Line

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Thursday, March 14, 2024
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ATLANTA, March 14, 2024 /PRNewswire-PRWeb/ -- Frazier & Deeter (FD), a Top 50 accounting and advisory firm, is pleased to announce a new offering, University Data Security Services, which provides specialized data security services designed to meet the unique needs of research universities.

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  • ATLANTA, March 14, 2024 /PRNewswire-PRWeb/ -- Frazier & Deeter (FD), a Top 50 accounting and advisory firm, is pleased to announce a new offering, University Data Security Services, which provides specialized data security services designed to meet the unique needs of research universities.
  • "The data security challenges leading university research institutions are facing are complex and require highly tailored solutions.
  • As a leading research university, we believe data security requires an informed approach and applaud FD for the development of University Data Security Services."
  • To learn more about FD's University Data Security Services and other compliance offerings, contact Bob Woosley at [email protected] .

UpLift Accelerates into Higher Ed with Acquisition of TAO Connect

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Monday, March 11, 2024
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NEW YORK, March 11, 2024 /PRNewswire/ -- UpLift, a technology-driven behavioral health company delivering in-network therapy and psychiatry, today announced that it has acquired TAO Connect, a therapy-assisted mental health solution with digital tools and resources designed for higher education institutions. With the acquisition of TAO Connect, UpLift now provides services to over 170 enterprise customers nationwide and across Canada, covering over four million people, including over two million students at more than 120 higher ed institutions in the U.S. UpLift's full spectrum of high quality care - from preventative to treating severe mental illness – makes mental healthcare work for everyone, across all conditions, geographies and generations.

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  • With TAO by UpLift, a new behavioral health program for students, institutions now have access to a comprehensive higher ed mental healthcare solution, and the continuity of care designed to complement institutions' counseling service offerings, all covered by insurance.
  • Although initially designed for higher ed, TAO Connect's evidence-based digital tools and resources have proved extendable and valuable to other enterprises, including large employers and health systems.
  • "When I started TAO ten years ago, it was to bring more counseling services to higher ed.
  • TAO by UpLift is rolling out and activating across higher ed institutions in the country including and two- and four-year public and private schools and spanning community colleges, Historically Black Colleges and Universities (HBCUs), and graduate schools.

Florida Selects DiaCarta's cfDNA Test (RadTox™) for Statewide Use to Detect Early Response of Cancer Treatment

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Monday, March 11, 2024
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Circulating cell-free DNA (cfDNA) concentration can serve as a valuable biomarker for monitoring tumor treatment response in cancer patients.

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  • Circulating cell-free DNA (cfDNA) concentration can serve as a valuable biomarker for monitoring tumor treatment response in cancer patients.
  • Throughout the course of treatment, changes in cfDNA concentration can be monitored to assess treatment response.
  • A decrease in cfDNA concentration over time may indicate a positive response to treatment, reflecting tumor shrinkage or reduced tumor burden.
  • By harnessing cell-free DNA (cfDNA) concentration as a biomarker, Dr. Okunieff aims to redefine the early detection of treatment response and resistance across a spectrum of cancer types.

Edgewise Therapeutics to Present on EDG-5506 for the Treatment of Becker Muscular Dystrophy at the 2024 MDA Clinical and Scientific Conference

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Wednesday, February 28, 2024
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Edgewise Therapeutics, Inc., (Nasdaq: EWTX), a leading muscle disease biopharmaceutical company, today announced that the company will present data on EDG-5506, an investigational therapy designed to protect injury-susceptible fast skeletal muscle fibers in dystrophinopathies, at the Muscular Dystrophy Association (MDA) Clinical and Scientific Conference.

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  • Edgewise Therapeutics, Inc., (Nasdaq: EWTX), a leading muscle disease biopharmaceutical company, today announced that the company will present data on EDG-5506, an investigational therapy designed to protect injury-susceptible fast skeletal muscle fibers in dystrophinopathies, at the Muscular Dystrophy Association (MDA) Clinical and Scientific Conference.
  • The conference will take place at the Hilton Orlando in Orlando, FL from March 3-6, 2024.
  • Posters will be showcased during the Networking & Poster Reception in the Exhibit Hall on Monday, March 4, 2024, from 6 – 8 PM ET.
  • The Edgewise presentation and posters will be available on the Edgewise website when they are presented.

Candidates’ aging brains are factors in the presidential race − 4 essential reads

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Friday, February 16, 2024
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The leading contenders in the 2024 presidential election are two of the three oldest people ever to serve as president.

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  • The leading contenders in the 2024 presidential election are two of the three oldest people ever to serve as president.
  • Both Biden and Trump have faced criticism about what can appear to be obvious signs of aging, including questions about their memory and cognitive abilities.
  • Scholars writing for The Conversation U.S. have discussed various aspects of how aging affects people’s brains.
  • Key factors include the strength of a person’s social connections, as well as their sleeping habits, water consumption, exercise and diet.

Stonehill Named to the University of Florida's Gator100 for Third Year in a Row

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Friday, February 9, 2024
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TAMPA, Fla., Feb. 9, 2024 /PRNewswire-PRWeb/ -- Stonehill, a strategy & management consulting firm, is proud to announce that it has been selected for the Gator100 list of the fastest-growing businesses owned or led by University of Florida alumni. This will be the firm's third appearance on the list having been included in 2023 and 2022. The awards will be presented on the weekend of April 20, 2024, at the Stephen C. O'Connell Center.

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  • TAMPA, Fla., Feb. 9, 2024 /PRNewswire-PRWeb/ -- Stonehill, a strategy & management consulting firm, is proud to announce that it has been selected for the Gator100 list of the fastest-growing businesses owned or led by University of Florida alumni.
  • "Our firm has experienced some rapid growth over the last few years," said Doug Pace, CEO of Stonehill.
  • "We are excited and honored to be included on the Gator100 for the third year in a row."
  • "We are excited and honored to be included on the Gator100 for the third year in a row."