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Syngenta Group announces Mary-Dell Chilton awarded National Medal of Technology and Innovation

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Monday, December 25, 2023
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Award recognizes significant contributions and achievements in science, technology and innovation that contribute to Americans’ well-being

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  • Award recognizes significant contributions and achievements in science, technology and innovation that contribute to Americans’ well-being
    Basel, Switzerland, November 13, 2023 - Syngenta Group announced today that Mary-Dell Chilton, Ph.D., has been awarded the National Medal of Technology and Innovation by President Biden.
  • Dr. Chilton led the team of Syngenta researchers that produced the first transgenic plant and pioneered plant biotechnology, discovering novel methods to improve plants’ ability to control pests and withstand extreme conditions.
  • The award was bestowed by the President in a ceremony at the White House on October 24.
  • Dr. Chilton retired in 2018, but her legacy of innovation continues through the Syngenta Seeds R&D program.

HERVOLUTION Therapeutics appoints Moderna Co-Founder and MIT Professor Robert S. Langer as Chair of its Scientific Advisory Board

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Wednesday, September 13, 2023
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COPENHAGEN, Denmark, Sept. 13, 2023 /PRNewswire/ -- HERVOLUTION Therapeutics (HERVOLUTION) (formerly InProTher ApS), an early-stage biotechnology company developing effective cancer immunotherapies targeting Human Endogenous Retroviruses (HERVs), today announces the appointment of Professor Robert S. Langer, Sc D., as Chair of its Scientific Advisory Board (SAB).

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  • COPENHAGEN, Denmark, Sept. 13, 2023 /PRNewswire/ -- HERVOLUTION Therapeutics (HERVOLUTION) (formerly InProTher ApS), an early-stage biotechnology company developing effective cancer immunotherapies targeting Human Endogenous Retroviruses (HERVs), today announces the appointment of Professor Robert S. Langer, Sc D., as Chair of its Scientific Advisory Board (SAB).
  • Professor Robert S. Langer, newly appointed Chair of HERVOLUTION's Scientific Advisory Board, commented: "Oncology needs a paradigm shift.
  • Dr Peter Holst, Founder and Chief Scientific Officer of HERVOLUTION, said: "We are honoured to welcome Professor Langer as Chair of HERVOLUTION's Scientific Advisory Board.
  • Prof Langer is the co-founder of Moderna Therapeutics and Professor at the Massachusetts Institute of Technology (MIT).

HERVOLUTION Therapeutics appoints Moderna Co-Founder and MIT Professor Robert S. Langer as Chair of its Scientific Advisory Board

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Wednesday, September 13, 2023
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COPENHAGEN, Denmark, Sept. 13, 2023 /PRNewswire/ -- HERVOLUTION Therapeutics (HERVOLUTION) (formerly InProTher ApS), an early-stage biotechnology company developing effective cancer immunotherapies targeting Human Endogenous Retroviruses (HERVs), today announces the appointment of Professor Robert S. Langer, Sc D., as Chair of its Scientific Advisory Board (SAB).

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  • COPENHAGEN, Denmark, Sept. 13, 2023 /PRNewswire/ -- HERVOLUTION Therapeutics (HERVOLUTION) (formerly InProTher ApS), an early-stage biotechnology company developing effective cancer immunotherapies targeting Human Endogenous Retroviruses (HERVs), today announces the appointment of Professor Robert S. Langer, Sc D., as Chair of its Scientific Advisory Board (SAB).
  • Professor Robert S. Langer, newly appointed Chair of HERVOLUTION's Scientific Advisory Board, commented: "Oncology needs a paradigm shift.
  • Dr Peter Holst, Founder and Chief Scientific Officer of HERVOLUTION, said: "We are honoured to welcome Professor Langer as Chair of HERVOLUTION's Scientific Advisory Board.
  • Prof Langer is the co-founder of Moderna Therapeutics and Professor at the Massachusetts Institute of Technology (MIT).

GNEC Global New Economy Conference 2023|Global Tycoons and Industrial Leaders Gather in Macao for Crossover Discussion on the Future of Intelligent Health

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Thursday, September 7, 2023
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MACAO, Sept. 7, 2023 /PRNewswire/ -- From September 3 to 5, GNEC Global New Economy Conference 2023 was successfully held by NSRTimes in Macao, China.

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  • MACAO, Sept. 7, 2023 /PRNewswire/ -- From September 3 to 5, GNEC Global New Economy Conference 2023 was successfully held by NSRTimes in Macao, China.
  • The event fostered engaging discussions on a range of hot topics, such as high technology, big health, modern finance, exhibition business, culture, and sports.
  • On September 4, Hao Yi, Chairman of NSRTimes, delivered a speech on behalf of the sponsor, emphasizing their support for the conference.
  • By doing so, the conference will contribute to the vibrant and promising future of Macao and the Greater Bay Area.

IMAX® AND OSCAR®-NOMINATED FILMMAKER NATHANIEL KAHN JOIN FORCES ON "DEEP SKY", A DOCUMENTARY ON NASA'S JAMES WEBB SPACE TELESCOPE

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Friday, July 14, 2023
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WASHINGTON, July 13, 2023 /PRNewswire/ -- IMAX Corporation (NYSE: IMAX) and Crazy Boat Pictures Ltd., together with Oscar®-nominated filmmaker Nathaniel Kahn, today announced that they've completed production on "Deep Sky", a new documentary on NASA's Webb Telescope (JWST). The 40-minute short film is narrated by Oscar®-nominated actress Michelle Williams, and is currently slated for release across IMAX's institutional theater network in October 2023.

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  • "'Deep Sky' represents an exciting return to form for IMAX Documentaries and our long tradition of immersive space films," said John Turner, Head of Documentaries for IMAX.
  • "If there ever was a subject tailor-made for IMAX screens, this is it," said Director Nathaniel Kahn.
  • "I'm excited to work with Nathaniel and IMAX to tell the story of the captivating images taken by this new telescope."
  • IMAX and the filmmakers are grateful to NASA, ESA, CSA, the Space Telescope Science Institute, and AURA for their assistance in making this film.

Little Leaves Behavioral Services Appoints Dr. Ivy Chong Chief Clinical Officer

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Tuesday, May 16, 2023
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SILVER SPRING, Md., May 16, 2023 (GLOBE NEWSWIRE) -- Little Leaves Behavioral Services, a leading provider of center-based behavioral health services and early intervention for preschool-aged children on the autism spectrum, today announced the appointment of Dr. Ivy Chong as chief clinical officer.

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  • SILVER SPRING, Md., May 16, 2023 (GLOBE NEWSWIRE) -- Little Leaves Behavioral Services, a leading provider of center-based behavioral health services and early intervention for preschool-aged children on the autism spectrum, today announced the appointment of Dr. Ivy Chong as chief clinical officer.
  • “Over 13 years ago, Little Leaves was founded with a mission to deliver exceptional ABA services to the youngest of children with autism spectrum disorder, helping them achieve their full potential,” said Marina Major, president, Little Leaves Behavioral Services.
  • “I am honored to join Little Leaves, an organization with highly trained, like-minded professionals who are passionate about providing the highest-quality ABA services to the families we serve,” said Dr. Chong.
  • Little Leaves Behavioral Services is accredited by the Behavioral Health Centers of Excellence®.

Hongkui Zeng elected to the National Academy of Sciences

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Tuesday, May 2, 2023
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SEATTLE, May 2, 2023 /PRNewswire/ -- Hongkui Zeng, Ph.D., Executive Vice President and Director of the Allen Institute for Brain Science, a division of the Allen Institute, was today elected to the prestigious National Academy of Sciences for her work to understand the cells and connections in the mammalian brain, and leading the development of tools and openly available data resources that accelerate brain research worldwide.

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  • Zeng is among 120 new members and 23 international members elected to the National Academy of Sciences this year.
  • "I am deeply honored to become a member of the National Academy of Sciences, joining more than 3,000 brilliant scientists around the country and the world," said Zeng.
  • Zeng is among 120 new members and 23 international members elected to the National Academy of Sciences this year.
  • Earlier this year, the National Academy of Sciences awarded Zeng with the prestigious Pradel Research Award for her pioneering work in neuroscience.

Submissions for the 2023 Eric and Wendy Schmidt Awards for Excellence in Science Communications Are Now Open

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Tuesday, April 4, 2023
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WASHINGTON, April 4, 2023 /PRNewswire/ -- Submissions are now being accepted for the 2023 Eric and Wendy Schmidt Awards for Excellence in Science Communications, given by the National Academies of Sciences, Engineering, and Medicine in partnership with Schmidt Futures.

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  • WASHINGTON, April 4, 2023 /PRNewswire/ -- Submissions are now being accepted for the 2023 Eric and Wendy Schmidt Awards for Excellence in Science Communications, given by the National Academies of Sciences, Engineering, and Medicine in partnership with Schmidt Futures.
  • These prestigious awards recognize excellent science communicators and strive to build a diverse community of science communicators, science journalists, and research scientists.
  • These awards go to individuals who were working at the front lines of science communication or journalism, with nine awards for research scientists, nine awards for science journalists, and, new to this year, six awards for science communicators.
  • The Eric and Wendy Schmidt Awards for Excellence in Science Communications is supported by The Eric and Wendy Schmidt Fund for Strategic Innovation.

Little Leaves Behavioral Services Announces the Opening of Its Newest Location in Frederick, Maryland

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Monday, March 13, 2023
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FREDERICK, Md., March 13, 2023 (GLOBE NEWSWIRE) -- Little Leaves Behavioral Services, a leading provider of center-based behavioral health services for preschool-aged children on the autism spectrum, today announced its new location in Frederick, Maryland, is open and accepting clients.

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  • FREDERICK, Md., March 13, 2023 (GLOBE NEWSWIRE) -- Little Leaves Behavioral Services, a leading provider of center-based behavioral health services for preschool-aged children on the autism spectrum, today announced its new location in Frederick, Maryland, is open and accepting clients.
  • Little Leaves’ clinical staff partners with the child’s family to develop and implement individualized therapeutic plans.
  • The Frederick center joins Little Leaves’ current Maryland locations in Columbia, Germantown, Lutherville, Millersville, Silver Spring and White Marsh.
  • Little Leaves Behavioral Services is accredited by the Behavioral Health Centers of Excellence®.

RUNNING TIDE BECOMES MICROSOFT'S FIRST OPEN OCEAN-BASED CARBON REMOVAL SUPPLIER

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Friday, March 10, 2023
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PORTLAND, Maine, March 10, 2023 /PRNewswire/ -- Today, Running Tide announces a new agreement with Microsoft that makes it the technology company's first open ocean-based carbon removal supplier. Running Tide will remove the equivalent of 12,000 tons of carbon dioxide (C02e) over the next two years on behalf of Microsoft. It uses breakthrough technology that accelerates the ocean's ability to naturally remove carbon dioxide, sinking it to the deep ocean in a safe and permanent form. This agreement also includes innovations to ensure effective measurement, reporting, and verification.

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  • PORTLAND, Maine, March 10, 2023 /PRNewswire/ -- Today, Running Tide announces a new agreement with Microsoft that makes it the technology company's first open ocean-based carbon removal supplier.
  • Unlike carbon offsets, which fix carbon in the fast carbon cycle, carbon removal involves both fixing carbon in the fast cycle and moving it to the slow cycle where it's stored for hundreds of years.
  • The National Academy of Sciences have cited ocean-based carbon removal as one of the most promising pathways for carbon removal.
  • For Microsoft, this carbon removal purchase supports its commitment of being carbon negative by 2030, while aiding the company's work to help scale the carbon removal market.