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Telomir Pharmaceuticals Presents Promising Pre-Clinical Data For Its Lead Development Product at Singapore Conference

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Thursday, March 7, 2024

The data presented was garnered from pre-clinical studies that Telomir previously disclosed it was undertaking.

Key Points: 
  • The data presented was garnered from pre-clinical studies that Telomir previously disclosed it was undertaking.
  • The data presented further demonstrated how Telomir-1 increases telomere length and its potential to successfully affect age-related inflammatory conditions.
  • The collaboration is expected to help accelerate the development of Telomir-1, improve its safety profile, and significantly reduce the research and development costs of Telomir’s drug development program.
  • To be added to the Telomir Pharmaceuticals email distribution list, please email [email protected] with TELO in the subject line.

Days Inns - Canada Teams Up with Curling Canada and the Canadian Hockey League to Launch Winning National Partnerships

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Tuesday, January 23, 2024

"We are thrilled to once again be working with Curling Canada and the Canadian Hockey League," said Ally Wesson, VP of Marketing at Days Inns - Canada.

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  • "We are thrilled to once again be working with Curling Canada and the Canadian Hockey League," said Ally Wesson, VP of Marketing at Days Inns - Canada.
  • "Curling and hockey are some of Canadians' favourite winter activities, and it's an honour for Days Inn to be part of these vibrant sports.
  • Days Inns - Canada will join other recognized brands as a national partner for the 2024 Scotties Tournament of Hearts , the 2024 Montana's Brier and 2024 BKT World Women's Curling Championship .
  • "Curling Canada is excited to have Days Inns - Canada back for our Season of Champions Events ," said Nolan Thiessen, CEO, Curling Canada.

ADCETRIS® (brentuximab vedotin) Plus Novel Immunotherapy Combination Delivers 100% Progression Free Survival at 12 months in Phase 2 Trial of Patients with Early Stage Classical Hodgkin Lymphoma

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Monday, December 11, 2023

This is the first time 12-month PFS results were presented for the treatment combination, which avoids use of vinblastine and bleomycin in patients with early stage cHL.

Key Points: 
  • This is the first time 12-month PFS results were presented for the treatment combination, which avoids use of vinblastine and bleomycin in patients with early stage cHL.
  • The PFS rate was 100% (95% CI: 100, 100) at 12 months and 97% (95% CI: 90.3, 99.1) at 18 months.
  • Among 56 efficacy-evaluable patients, 95% had an OR (95% CI: 85.1, 98.9) and 89% had a CR (95% CI: 78.1, 96.0).
  • The estimated PFS rate at 24 months was 88% (95% CI: 75.7, 94.6), with a median follow-up of 24.2 months (95% CI: 23.4, 26.9).

Rutgers Cancer Institute of New Jersey and RWJBarnabas Health to Showcase Expansive Portfolio of Hematology/Oncology Data at the 65th American Society of Hematology Annual Meeting and Exposition

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Tuesday, November 28, 2023

NEW BRUNSWICK, N.J., Nov. 28, 2023 /PRNewswire/ -- Physician-scientists from Rutgers Cancer Institute of New Jersey and RWJBarnabas Health will present an extensive array of hematology/oncology data from their clinical research program at the 65th American Society of Hematology (ASH) Annual Meeting and Exposition, being held in San Diego, California (and virtually) from December 9-12, 2023. A total of 36 abstracts have been accepted, comprising clinical data and analyses that advance the understanding, treatment, and prognosis of blood cancers such as lymphoma, leukemia, and myeloma. Rutgers Cancer Institute of New Jersey, in partnership with RWJBarnabas Health, is New Jersey's only National Cancer Institute-designated Comprehensive Cancer Center and the leading cancer program in the state.

Key Points: 
  • Rutgers Cancer Institute of New Jersey, in partnership with RWJBarnabas Health, is New Jersey's only National Cancer Institute-designated Comprehensive Cancer Center and the leading cancer program in the state.
  • "As the leading cancer program in the state, our commitment to advancing oncology care is unwavering.
  • The primary endpoint was progression-free survival (PFS), and secondary endpoints included overall survival (OS), event-free survival (EFS), and safety.
  • The full list of presentations at this year's ASH Annual Meeting and Exposition follows:

New Data for ADCETRIS® (brentuximab vedotin) with Immunotherapy Combination in Hodgkin Lymphoma to be Featured at 2023 ASH Annual Meeting, and Seagen to Unveil Novel CD30-Directed Antibody-Drug Conjugate

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Thursday, November 2, 2023

The data will be featured in two oral presentations at the 65th American Society of Hematology (ASH) Annual Meeting & Exposition, taking place December 9-12, 2023 in San Diego.

Key Points: 
  • The data will be featured in two oral presentations at the 65th American Society of Hematology (ASH) Annual Meeting & Exposition, taking place December 9-12, 2023 in San Diego.
  • The ongoing Phase 2 clinical trial, SGN35-027, is evaluating ADCETRIS in combination with immunotherapy and chemotherapy.
  • In addition, pre-clinical data will be presented for a next-generation novel CD30-directed antibody-drug conjugate (ADC), SGN-35C, that uses a topoisomerase I inhibitor payload.
  • ADCETRIS is a proven foundation of care for certain CD30-expressing lymphomas with more than 120,000 patients treated globally across seven indications.

Octagon Credit Investors names Gretchen Lam as Chief Executive Officer

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Tuesday, October 17, 2023

Octagon Credit Investors, LLC (“Octagon”), a leading credit-focused investment manager overseeing $35 billion in total assets, is pleased to announce that Gretchen Lam, Senior Portfolio Manager, will succeed Andrew Gordon as Chief Executive Officer, effective January 1, 2024.

Key Points: 
  • Octagon Credit Investors, LLC (“Octagon”), a leading credit-focused investment manager overseeing $35 billion in total assets, is pleased to announce that Gretchen Lam, Senior Portfolio Manager, will succeed Andrew Gordon as Chief Executive Officer, effective January 1, 2024.
  • Mr. Gordon commented, “Gretchen has been an integral part of Octagon’s success during her 20-plus years at the firm.
  • Gretchen possesses the right balance of intelligence, experience, and temperament to lead Octagon in the years ahead.
  • Ms. Lam said, “I am honored to serve as the next CEO of Octagon at an exciting time in the firm’s growth trajectory.

Kubota Canada and the Canadian Hockey League launch fifth annual Community Hero contest

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Wednesday, October 11, 2023

PICKERING, ON, Oct. 11, 2023 /CNW/ - Kubota Canada Ltd., in partnership with the Canadian Hockey League (CHL), has launched nominations for its 2023 Community Hero contest .

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  • PICKERING, ON, Oct. 11, 2023 /CNW/ - Kubota Canada Ltd., in partnership with the Canadian Hockey League (CHL), has launched nominations for its 2023 Community Hero contest .
  • Now in its fifth year, Community Hero has brought attention to and commemorated thousands of Canadians who are making a positive impact in their respective communities across the country.
  • Thanks to the efforts of Kubota Canada and the CHL, Canadians will have the opportunity to nominate a hero in their community who deserves the spotlight.
  • Everyone's Community Hero looks different, but nominations are open to anyone making a difference in their community, from dedicated volunteers, healthcare workers to sports coaches and more.

Crothall Healthcare and Beyond Clean Form Historic Partnership to Revolutionize Sterile Processing Education

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Wednesday, September 6, 2023

Today, two of the Sterile Processing industry’s biggest names, Crothall Healthcare and Beyond Clean, announced a landmark collaboration to develop an innovative educational curriculum for Sterile Processing professionals at hospitals across the United States.

Key Points: 
  • Today, two of the Sterile Processing industry’s biggest names, Crothall Healthcare and Beyond Clean, announced a landmark collaboration to develop an innovative educational curriculum for Sterile Processing professionals at hospitals across the United States.
  • View the full release here: https://www.businesswire.com/news/home/20230906004335/en/
    As a leading provider of sterile processing services, Crothall Healthcare's collaboration with Beyond Clean, a leading figure in the realm of sterile processing education, marks a new era of high-quality training in healthcare.
  • The partnership harnesses the cumulative knowledge and experience of both companies to equip sterile processing professionals with cutting-edge knowledge, improve patient safety, and raise the standards for sterile processing across the board.
  • "Our mission at Beyond Clean has always been to provide best-in-class education to sterile processing professionals.

National University Health System Launches World's First Public Hospital's Healthy Longevity Clinic at Alexandra Hospital

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Saturday, September 2, 2023

SINGAPORE, Sept. 2, 2023 /PRNewswire/ -- The National University Health System (NUHS), NUS Yong Loo Lin School of Medicine and Alexandra Hospital (AH ) have achieved a milestone by unveiling the world's inaugural Healthy Longevity Clinic by public healthcare.

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  • SINGAPORE, Sept. 2, 2023 /PRNewswire/ -- The National University Health System (NUHS), NUS Yong Loo Lin School of Medicine and Alexandra Hospital (AH ) have achieved a milestone by unveiling the world's inaugural Healthy Longevity Clinic by public healthcare.
  • Located at Singapore's Alexandra Hospital, the clinic aims to delay biological ageing, thereby optimising functionality and resilience and increasing health span through evidence-based diagnosis and intervention.
  • Using biomarkers of ageing that are specific to the Singapore population, the clinic will leverage breakthroughs from the NUHS research Centre for Healthy Longevity (CHL) and incorporate advances in geroscience and healthy longevity medicine towards precision medicine.
  • The Healthy Longevity Clinic endeavours to amplify the healthspan of Singaporeans by three years within the next decade.