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Redwood Logistics Raises $200,000 for Chicago-Based Danny Did Foundation

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Wednesday, March 22, 2023
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CHICAGO, March 22, 2023 (GLOBE NEWSWIRE) -- As families across the country continue to lose loved ones to Sudden Unexpected Death in Epilepsy (SUDEP), Redwood Logistics (Redwood), one of the fastest-growing supply chain and logistics companies in North America, today announced their contribution to the Danny Did Foundation .

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  • CHICAGO, March 22, 2023 (GLOBE NEWSWIRE) -- As families across the country continue to lose loved ones to Sudden Unexpected Death in Epilepsy (SUDEP), Redwood Logistics (Redwood), one of the fastest-growing supply chain and logistics companies in North America, today announced their contribution to the Danny Did Foundation .
  • The Danny Did Foundation is a nonprofit organization advancing public awareness of SUDEP and providing aid for those affected.
  • To support the cause, Redwood was able to raise $209,125, half from an annual employee fundraising competition called the Redwood Games and the rest from a company match.
  • “The Danny Did Foundation cause is one that resonates with us here at Redwood,” said Todd Berger, President, Redwood.

JDRF Presents Inaugural Mary Tyler Moore Awards to Members of Congress Leading the Fight Against Type 1 Diabetes

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Wednesday, March 22, 2023
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WASHINGTON, March 22, 2023 /PRNewswire/ -- Today, JDRF, the leading global type 1 diabetes (T1D) research and advocacy organization, presented the inaugural Mary Tyler Moore Awards to three women leaders in Congress who have been instrumental in the fight against T1D. U.S. Senators Susan Collins (R-ME) and Jeanne Shaheen (D-NH), co-chairs of the Senate Diabetes Caucus, were honored alongside Representative Diane DeGette (D-CO), co-chair of the Congressional Diabetes Caucus, for their longstanding support of the T1D community. The ceremony, held during JDRF's annual Government Day, honored the legacy of screen icon Mary Tyler Moore, who was diagnosed with T1D at the age of 33. As international chairman of JDRF from 1984 to 2017, Moore used her influence to bring government, scientists and people living with diabetes together to further T1D advocacy and innovation.

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  • WASHINGTON, March 22, 2023 /PRNewswire/ -- Today, JDRF, the leading global type 1 diabetes (T1D) research and advocacy organization, presented the inaugural Mary Tyler Moore Awards to three women leaders in Congress who have been instrumental in the fight against T1D.
  • The ceremony, held during JDRF's annual Government Day, honored the legacy of screen icon Mary Tyler Moore, who was diagnosed with T1D at the age of 33.
  • "When most of the world thinks of Mary Tyler Moore, they immediately picture Mary from the 'Mary Tyler Moore Show'.
  • Senators Collins and Shaheen shared remarks with the audience after accepting the Mary Tyler Moore Awards.

Don't Get Sidelined: Miami Dolphins and Ambetter from Sunshine Health Team Up for Diabetes Awareness

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Tuesday, March 21, 2023
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MIAMI, March 21, 2023 /PRNewswire/ -- Ambetter from Sunshine Health and the Miami Dolphins are joining forces  to raise awareness of diabetes, including prevention and ongoing management of care.

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  • MIAMI, March 21, 2023 /PRNewswire/ -- Ambetter from Sunshine Health and the Miami Dolphins are joining forces  to raise awareness of diabetes, including prevention and ongoing management of care.
  • In an online video PSA , Miami Dolphins Long Snapper Blake Ferguson shares his personal journey with diabetes.
  • "Teaming up with the Miami Dolphins' Blake Ferguson was an incredible opportunity to bring awareness to diabetes and the importance of managing this disease," said Nathan Landsbaum, President and CEO of Sunshine Health.
  • I want to thank Sunshine Health for bringing more awareness to diabetes and ensuring people are equipped to manage it for their health and well-being."

Enable Biosciences Announces Relaunch of Website for Early Detection of Type 1 Diabetes

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Tuesday, March 21, 2023
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SOUTH SAN FRANCISCO, Calif., March 21, 2023 /PRNewswire/ -- Enable Biosciences, a biotechnology company dedicated to developing innovative diagnostics, announced the relaunch of its website, type1testing.enablebiosciences.com , which offers an at-home testing kit for the early detection of type 1 diabetes.

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  • SOUTH SAN FRANCISCO, Calif., March 21, 2023 /PRNewswire/ -- Enable Biosciences, a biotechnology company dedicated to developing innovative diagnostics, announced the relaunch of its website, type1testing.enablebiosciences.com , which offers an at-home testing kit for the early detection of type 1 diabetes.
  • Type 1 diabetes is an autoimmune disease affecting over 1.6 million people in the United States.
  • The relaunch of the site coincides with the approval of a new therapy for type 1 diabetes.
  • The Enable Biosciences website is now live and accepting orders for the early detection testing kit.

Panbela Provides Business Update and Reports Q4 and FY 2022 Financial Results

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Thursday, March 16, 2023
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MINNEAPOLIS, March 16, 2023 (GLOBE NEWSWIRE) -- Panbela Therapeutics, Inc. (Nasdaq: PBLA), a clinical stage company developing disruptive therapeutics for the treatment of patients with urgent unmet medical needs, today provides a business update and reports financial results for the quarter and full year ended December 31, 2022.

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  • MINNEAPOLIS, March 16, 2023 (GLOBE NEWSWIRE) -- Panbela Therapeutics, Inc. (Nasdaq: PBLA), a clinical stage company developing disruptive therapeutics for the treatment of patients with urgent unmet medical needs, today provides a business update and reports financial results for the quarter and full year ended December 31, 2022.
  • Research and development expenses were $3.5 million in the fourth quarter of 2022, compared to $2.0 million in the fourth quarter of 2021.
  • Notes payable, plus accrued interest, on the balance sheet, the result of the acquisition of CPP, totaled approximately $7.2 million.
  • Gross proceeds from the raise, which closed on January 30, 2023, were approximately $15 million.

EQS-News: Sernova Announces Upcoming Podium Presentation of iPSC and Cell Pouch™ Combination Treatment for Type One Diabetes at the 4th IPITA / HSCI / JDRF Summit

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Thursday, March 16, 2023
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The presentation will be given by Matthias Austen, PhD, SVP Cell Therapy at Evotec SE (FSE:EVT; NASDAQ:EVO).

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  • The presentation will be given by Matthias Austen, PhD, SVP Cell Therapy at Evotec SE (FSE:EVT; NASDAQ:EVO).
  • Evotec has developed a scalable and comprehensive process for GMP manufacturing of ILCs from a human GMP-grade induced pluripotent stem cell (iPSC) line for cell therapy treatment of insulin-dependent diabetes.
  • In 2022, Evotec entered into a collaboration with Sernova Corp., which has developed the proprietary Cell Pouch System™.
  • Following implantation, the Cell Pouch develops a vascularized environment to support engraftment and long-term function of therapeutic cells.

Sernova Announces Upcoming Podium Presentation of iPSC and Cell Pouch™ Combination Treatment for Type One Diabetes at the 4th IPITA / HSCI / JDRF Summit

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Tuesday, March 14, 2023
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The presentation will be given by Matthias Austen, PhD, SVP Cell Therapy at Evotec SE.

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  • The presentation will be given by Matthias Austen, PhD, SVP Cell Therapy at Evotec SE.
  • Evotec has developed a scalable and comprehensive process for GMP manufacturing of ILCs from a human GMP-grade induced pluripotent stem cell (iPSC) line for cell therapy treatment of insulin-dependent diabetes.
  • In 2022, Evotec entered into a collaboration with Sernova Corp., which has developed the proprietary Cell Pouch System™.
  • Following implantation, the Cell Pouch develops a vascularized environment to support engraftment and long-term function of therapeutic cells.

MP Materials Elects Arnold W. Donald to Board

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Wednesday, March 8, 2023
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MP Materials Corp. (NYSE: MP) announced today that Arnold W. Donald has been elected to the company’s board of directors.

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  • MP Materials Corp. (NYSE: MP) announced today that Arnold W. Donald has been elected to the company’s board of directors.
  • Mr. Donald brings decades of experience in corporate leadership and a track record of value creation to MP Materials.
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    Arnold W. Donald has been elected to the board of directors of MP Materials Corp. (NYSE: MP), a U.S. producer of rare earth materials vital to electrification and advanced technology.
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    “Arnold’s knowledge and passion will add depth to our board at a critical time,” said MP Materials Chairman and CEO, James Litinsky.

PACE Loan Group Hires Banking Industry Veteran Karen Raitanen

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Wednesday, March 8, 2023
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MINNEAPOLIS, March 8, 2023 /PRNewswire/ -- PACE Loan Group ("PLG") ( www.paceloangroup.com ), a leading provider of Commercial Property Assessed Clean Energy (C-PACE) financing, announced the hiring of Karen Raitanen, as Vice President of Loan Servicing.

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  • MINNEAPOLIS, March 8, 2023 /PRNewswire/ -- PACE Loan Group ("PLG") ( www.paceloangroup.com ), a leading provider of Commercial Property Assessed Clean Energy (C-PACE) financing, announced the hiring of Karen Raitanen, as Vice President of Loan Servicing.
  • Karen brings over 20 years of experience in the banking industry, having held various lending and management positions.
  • Her depth of understanding of all aspects of finance including loan processing, origination, underwriting portfolio loans, closing, post-closing, and loan servicing, fills out with PLG servicing team.
  • While at American Bank, Karen led a corporate consolidation, improving efficiency across the company by developing a centralized structure for loan processing and servicing.

Smith Financial Corporation Appoints Inaugural President

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Wednesday, February 22, 2023
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TORONTO, Feb. 22, 2023 /CNW/ - Smith Financial Corporation is pleased to announce that Jonathan Broer is joining the company as its inaugural President.

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  • TORONTO, Feb. 22, 2023 /CNW/ - Smith Financial Corporation is pleased to announce that Jonathan Broer is joining the company as its inaugural President.
  • Mr. Broer's 25+ year career in investment banking included over a decade as Head of the Financial Institutions Group at TD Securities.
  • Stephen Smith, CEO of Smith Financial, said, "I am delighted that Jonathan will be part of our leadership group at Smith Financial.
  • Mr. Broer remarked, "I am thrilled to join Stephen Smith, a true leader in the Canadian financial services sector, at Smith Financial.