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Be Bio Announces New Preclinical Data Demonstrating its Novel Engineered B Cell Medicine (BCM), BE-101, Produces Active and Sustained Levels of Factor IX for the Treatment of Hemophilia B​

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Sunday, December 10, 2023
Health, Genetics, Research, Pharmaceutical, Science, Biotechnology, Partial thromboplastin time, Safety, Haemophilia, Food, HDR, Engineering, Plasma, Hematology, Bio-MEMS, Mortality, CCR5, Mouse, Multimedia, BCMS, PCR, Defence Scientific Advisory Council, World government, WFH, FIX, Committee, Availability, Investigational New Drug, World Federation of Hemophilia, Factor IX, Human services, Cas9, Bleeding, Person, Pain, Drug discovery, American Society of Hematology, DdPCR, Coronavirus Scientific Advisory Board, Society, Cell, BCM, Real-time, AAV, ELISA, Immunoglobulin G, Therapure BioPharma Inc, Pharmaceutical industry, Vaccine

“We are excited by these findings as we advance this novel BCM into clinical development to address enduring unmet medical needs for people living with hemophilia B.

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  • “We are excited by these findings as we advance this novel BCM into clinical development to address enduring unmet medical needs for people living with hemophilia B.
  • Many people living with hemophilia B still experience bleeding episodes, irreversible joint damage and pain with current extended-release factor IX biologic therapy.
  • “Our goal is to create a new, potentially transformative treatment option that will provide people with hemophilia B the freedom to live a normal life, free of limitations from hemophilia B.
  • The data confirmed the expected biodistribution of FIX-expressing BCMs in bone marrow tissue, where they engraft stably over time.

New Data Reinforce the Benefit of Early Preventative Treatment With Genentech’s Hemlibra (emicizumab-kxwh) for Babies With Severe hemophilia A

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Saturday, December 9, 2023
Research, Infectious Diseases, Baby, Maternity, Clinical Trials, Biotechnology, General Health, Pharmaceutical, Consumer, Health, Science, Safety, Haemophilia, Pediatrics, Pathology, ASH, University, Risk, World Federation of Hemophilia, HAVEN, Roche, World government, Death, ROG, Pharmacokinetics, Caregiver, Trauma, Phase, Intraparenchymal hemorrhage, Biomarker, Parent, Society, Vein, Life, Intracranial hemorrhage, Pharmaceutical industry, Birth control, Emicizumab, Genentech

Results showed that Hemlibra achieved meaningful bleed control in babies up to 12 months of age and was well tolerated.

Key Points: 
  • Results showed that Hemlibra achieved meaningful bleed control in babies up to 12 months of age and was well tolerated.
  • However, for many babies with hemophilia A, prophylaxis is not started until after the first year of life because of the high treatment burden.
  • Hemlibra, which is already approved and being used to treat babies with hemophilia A, provides a flexible treatment option that can be administered subcutaneously from birth at different dosing frequencies.
  • It is approved for the routine prophylaxis of people with hemophilia A in more than 115 countries worldwide.

Korean Carbon Materials and Parts Companies Achieves $1.17 Million Export Contract through Overseas Expansion Support

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Thursday, December 14, 2023
Carbon, JEC, LCC, YACHT, World government, High-output heart failure, PBS, CFRP, MOU, Rare-earth element

JEONJU, South Korea, Dec. 14, 2023 /PRNewswire/ -- The Korea Carbon Industry Promotion Agency (Director Bang Yun-hyuk) announced on November 30th at the "2023 Carbon Company Overseas Expansion Support Project Results Report Meeting" that it had signed a total of $1.17 million in export contracts related to carbon materials, parts, and application products over the past year.

Key Points: 
  • This project, organized by the World OKTA(World Federation of Overseas Korean Traders Associations, President Park Jong-beom), targeted 40 domestic carbon-related companies, including the top 6, aiming to expand overseas.
  • Key initiatives included △ identification of local partners and export outcomes, △ market research and entry strategy development, △ market feasibility tests, etc.
  • V_SPACE signed a $300,000 export contract with Germany's VIOSSON BIKES for high-output, high-density battery module technology using carbon fiber-reinforced plastic (CFRP) and battery technology.
  • He added, "We will make active efforts to expand the overseas export of domestic carbon composite technology."

TMX Group Opens the Market

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Tuesday, December 12, 2023
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TORONTO, Dec. 12, 2023 /PRNewswire/ - Representatives from TMX Group joined the World Federation of Exchanges to open the market in celebration of the inaugural Ring the Bell for Climate campaign.

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  • TORONTO, Dec. 12, 2023 /PRNewswire/ - Representatives from TMX Group joined the World Federation of Exchanges to open the market in celebration of the inaugural Ring the Bell for Climate campaign.
  • As part of this global campaign, 30 exchanges from around the world will ring their opening or closing bells – in recognition of their role in supporting climate action, channeling capital toward sustainable pursuits, and supporting issuers through the transformation of the economy.
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Leadership transition in Avon International

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Thursday, November 30, 2023
P&G, Prestige Consumer Healthcare, WBA, Woman, NYSE, Walgreens Boots Alliance, Organization, Breast cancer, Carlucci, World government, BSR, Kristof, Cosmetics, Mentorship, Global Brands Group, Partnership, R, Growth, Beauty, Management, Natura & Co

SÃO PAULO, Nov. 30, 2023 /PRNewswire/ -- Natura &Co (NYSE – NTCO; B3 – NTCO3) announces Kristof Neirynck, currently the Global Chief Marketing Officer and Managing Director for Western Europe, as the new CEO of Avon. After a landmark 25 years with the company, Angela Cretu will continue to support and contribute to the Avon business, as an advisor.

Key Points: 
  • After a landmark 25 years with the company, Angela Cretu will continue to support and contribute to the Avon business, as an advisor.
  • Under Angela's leadership, Avon initiated a successful turnaround strategy, streamlining its operating model and radically simplifying its portfolio.
  • As Global Chief Marketing Officer for Avon for the past two years, he drove a complete brand relaunch and achieved significant gross margin improvement.
  • Before joining Avon, Kristof served as the Chief Marketing Officer for Global Brands at Walgreens Boots Alliance (WBA).

Leadership transition in Avon International

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Thursday, November 30, 2023
P&G, Prestige Consumer Healthcare, WBA, Woman, NYSE, Walgreens Boots Alliance, Organization, Breast cancer, Carlucci, World government, BSR, Kristof, Cosmetics, Mentorship, Global Brands Group, Partnership, R, Growth, Beauty, Management, Natura & Co

SÃO PAULO, Nov. 30, 2023 /PRNewswire/ -- Natura &Co (NYSE – NTCO; B3 – NTCO3) announces Kristof Neirynck, currently the Global Chief Marketing Officer and Managing Director for Western Europe, as the new CEO of Avon. After a landmark 25 years with the company, Angela Cretu will continue to support and contribute to the Avon business, as an advisor.

Key Points: 
  • After a landmark 25 years with the company, Angela Cretu will continue to support and contribute to the Avon business, as an advisor.
  • Under Angela's leadership, Avon initiated a successful turnaround strategy, streamlining its operating model and radically simplifying its portfolio.
  • As Global Chief Marketing Officer for Avon for the past two years, he drove a complete brand relaunch and achieved significant gross margin improvement.
  • Before joining Avon, Kristof served as the Chief Marketing Officer for Global Brands at Walgreens Boots Alliance (WBA).

Over 70% of HR Professionals Cite People Challenges and Talent Gaps as Their Companies' Biggest Business Obstacle

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Thursday, November 16, 2023
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The need for digital technology will not go away—and smart, proactive investments in this area are necessary to anticipate and solve the most prominent business challenges.

Key Points: 
  • The need for digital technology will not go away—and smart, proactive investments in this area are necessary to anticipate and solve the most prominent business challenges.
  • However, just 35% of HR professionals today believe that their people management functions are using relevant digital technologies.
  • Further, only 30% agree that HR is using data and analytics to anticipate people challenges, and 72% cite people challenges and talent gaps as the biggest obstacle they currently face.
  • While nearly three-quarters of respondents cited people challenges and talent gaps as the biggest business obstacle they currently face, strategic workforce planning ranked only 18th overall among the 32 topics in terms of current capabilities.

Sedgwick appoints Elizabeth Francy Demaret President of carrier services

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Tuesday, November 14, 2023
Economics, Woman, University of Richmond, World government, University, Demaret, Female, Face, Management, Insurance

MEMPHIS, Tenn., Nov. 14, 2023 /PRNewswire/ -- Sedgwick , a leading global provider of technology-enabled risk, benefits and integrated business solutions, announced that Elizabeth Francy Demaret has been named to President of carrier services.

Key Points: 
  • MEMPHIS, Tenn., Nov. 14, 2023 /PRNewswire/ -- Sedgwick , a leading global provider of technology-enabled risk, benefits and integrated business solutions, announced that Elizabeth Francy Demaret has been named to President of carrier services.
  • Demaret is widely recognized as an expert in the insurance industry with more than 35 years of broking, underwriting and claims management experience.
  • Demaret has been with Sedgwick for 11 years, most recently serving as President of specialty operations, a position she has held since 2020.
  • Prior to this, she served in various leadership positions at Sedgwick, including Chief of Staff and Executive Vice President of carrier relations and Managing Director of international and carrier development.

The Rockefeller Foundation Announces Laura May-Lung Cha Joins its Board of Trustees

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Tuesday, November 7, 2023
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"Laura Cha is a proven  leader in business, government, and philanthropy—we're pleased to welcome her to the board at an exciting time for our institution," said Dr. Rajiv J. Shah, President of The Rockefeller Foundation.

Key Points: 
  • "Laura Cha is a proven  leader in business, government, and philanthropy—we're pleased to welcome her to the board at an exciting time for our institution," said Dr. Rajiv J. Shah, President of The Rockefeller Foundation.
  • "I am pleased to welcome Laura Cha to one of philanthropy's strongest, most innovative boards," said James Stavridis, retired four-star U.S. Navy Admiral and Chair of The Rockefeller Foundation Board of Trustees.
  • "Her regional and financial expertise, as well as her dedication to public service, complements that of our current Trustees well."
  • "It is a pleasure and great privilege to join The Rockefeller Foundation Board of Trustees," said Ms. Cha.

QNET Joins Direct Selling Association of Turkey as Silver Member

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Friday, November 3, 2023
Direct Selling Association, Galatasaray Women's Basketball Team past rosters, European Directive on Traditional Herbal Medicinal Products, QNET, United Arab Emirates, Growth, World government, Ecosystem, Basketball, DSD, Woman, Direct

HONG KONG, Nov. 3, 2023 /PRNewswire/ -- A leading name in wellness and lifestyle direct selling, QNET empowers aspiring entrepreneurs worldwide to start and grow their businesses. Since establishing its presence in Turkey in 2010, QNET has expanded significantly, serving over 160,000 customers and distributors in the country. The company has also forged strong community ties, supporting initiatives like the Galatasaray Women's Basketball team, launching financial literacy programs for disadvantaged women, and contributing to various social initiatives, including reforestation, disaster relief, and children's education support.

Key Points: 
  • QNET, a global wellness and lifestyle company, has joined the Direct Selling Association in Turkey as a silver member.
  • As a new member of Turkey's Direct Selling Association, Dogrudan Satis Dernegi (DSD), QNET is eager to collaborate with fellow member companies to foster industry growth and uphold best practices for distributors engaged in direct selling.
  • QNET maintains memberships in Direct Selling Associations in countries such as Malaysia, Singapore, Indonesia, the Philippines, and the United Arab Emirates.
  • The Direct Selling Association in Turkey is connected to both the European Direct Selling Association (SELDIA) and the World Federation of Direct Selling Associations (WFDSA).