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Purple Biotech Reports Preclinical Proof of Concept for its Tribody Platform Technology

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Thursday, March 14, 2024
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REHOVOT, Israel, March 14, 2024 (GLOBE NEWSWIRE) -- Purple Biotech Ltd. ("Purple Biotech" or "the Company") (NASDAQ/TASE: PPBT), a clinical-stage company developing first-in-class therapies that harness the power of the tumor microenvironment to overcome tumor immune evasion and drug resistance, today reported preclinical proof of concept data for its conditionally-activated tri-specific antibody platform.

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  • REHOVOT, Israel, March 14, 2024 (GLOBE NEWSWIRE) -- Purple Biotech Ltd. ("Purple Biotech" or "the Company") (NASDAQ/TASE: PPBT), a clinical-stage company developing first-in-class therapies that harness the power of the tumor microenvironment to overcome tumor immune evasion and drug resistance, today reported preclinical proof of concept data for its conditionally-activated tri-specific antibody platform.
  • “Our tribody platform is differentiated with its dual engagers including its NK cell engager having a dual mechanism of action, in addition to the conditionally activated T cell engager.
  • We are excited about the potential of this platform to produce a pipeline of promising drug candidates that can be effective across numerous solid cancer tumors,” stated Gil Efron, Chief Executive Officer of Purple Biotech.
  • Purple Biotech’s cleavable capping technology confines the compound’s therapeutic activity to the local tumor micro environment (TME), which increases the anticipated therapeutic window in patients.

TMC Applauds ~350 Former U.S. Political and Military Leaders Urging Senate to Ratify Law of the Sea for Deep-Sea Mine Sites "Each Containing a Trillion Dollars in Value"

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Thursday, March 14, 2024
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UNCLOS ratification remains a legislative uncertainty for the U.S., but the country can still potentially process and refine nodules through allied countries and contractors, and TMC’s offshore exploration and onshore processing campaigns have involved a wide array of American companies and universities.

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  • UNCLOS ratification remains a legislative uncertainty for the U.S., but the country can still potentially process and refine nodules through allied countries and contractors, and TMC’s offshore exploration and onshore processing campaigns have involved a wide array of American companies and universities.
  • The letter , which follows this week’s introduction of the Responsible Use of Seafloor Resources Act (RUSRA) in Congress, was signed by around 189 American ambassadors, 73 generals, 50 admirals, four directors of national intelligence and scores of other distinguished supporters.
  • Although the U.S. has yet to ratify UNCLOS — a legislative step that would enable it to access the vast, untapped critical minerals found in seafloor nodules in international waters — it can still process and refine critical minerals extracted from polymetallic nodules collected in international waters.
  • In December 2023, President Biden signed the National Defense Authorization Act, through which the House Armed Services Committee directed the Assistant Secretary of Defense for Industrial Base Policy to submit a report to the Committee to assess “the processing of seabed resources of polymetallic nodules domestically.”

Spero Therapeutics Announces Fourth Quarter and Full Year 2023 Operating Results and Provides a Business Update

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Wednesday, March 13, 2024
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“2023 was a productive year for Spero and we have been focused on execution across our programs,” said Sath Shukla, President, and Chief Executive Officer of Spero.

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  • “2023 was a productive year for Spero and we have been focused on execution across our programs,” said Sath Shukla, President, and Chief Executive Officer of Spero.
  • Top-line data from the Phase 2a proof-of-concept clinical trial in treatment-naive and treatment-experienced non-refractory NTM-PD patients is expected in 2H 2024.
  • Spero commenced enrollment in PIVOT-PO, a global, randomized, double-blind, Phase 3 clinical trial of tebipenem HBr in patients with cUTI, including AP in December 2023.
  • Total revenue for the fourth quarter of 2023 was $73.5 million, compared with total revenue of $47.4 million for the fourth quarter of 2022.

Zuma Capital Management Nominates Five Highly Qualified, Independent Director Candidates at Presidio Property Trust

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Wednesday, March 13, 2024
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ATLANTA, March 13, 2024 (GLOBE NEWSWIRE) -- Zuma Capital Management, LLC, which owns approximately 7.7% of the outstanding shares of the Series A Common Stock of Presidio Property Trust, Inc. (NASDAQ: SQFT) (“Presidio” or the “Company”), today issued a public letter to the Company’s stockholders announcing its nomination of five highly qualified, independent candidates; Reuben Berman, Stefani Carter, Vito Garfi, Brent Morrison and Elena Piliptchak, for election to the Company’s Board of Directors at the Company’s 2024 Annual Meeting of Stockholders.

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  • Learn more about Zuma Capital Management, LLC’s director candidates by visiting www.SavePresidio.com, where stockholders can download a copy of our letter and sign up for future updates on Zuma Capital Management’s campaign for boardroom change.
  • We have nominated five highly qualified, independent candidates for election to the Board, who have strong experience in commercial real estate, corporate governance and capital allocation.
  • 2 Source: Morningstar (as of March 12, 2024) and Zuma Capital Management Internal Estimates.
  • 3 Source: Morningstar (as of March 12, 2024) and Zuma Capital Management Internal Estimates.

AXIS IOS Launches Inaugural Fleet-Dedicated EV Charging Depot in Vernon, California

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Wednesday, March 13, 2024
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AXIS IOS is actively looking to address the lack of adequate charging infrastructure for fleets facing these regulations and opening the Vernon location is the latest example of how the EV transition begins with real estate.

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  • AXIS IOS is actively looking to address the lack of adequate charging infrastructure for fleets facing these regulations and opening the Vernon location is the latest example of how the EV transition begins with real estate.
  • This site is part of the trend towards private, “behind-the-fence” EV charging depots designed with fleets in mind – including those local businesses doing last-mile delivery.
  • “Partners like AXIS IOS are helping show that our city is prepared for the electric future and ready to support the transition to electrification.
  • Our Vernon site provides a solution, enabling swift deployment of electric vehicles (EVs),” says Joe Killefer, Partner, AXIS IOS.

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.”

Report Finds Indigenous-Led Housing Essential to Addressing Increased Risk of Homelessness for Indigenous Peoples with Diverse Abilities

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Tuesday, March 12, 2024
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The report makes 26 recommendations and highlights the critical importance of promoting and funding Indigenous-led housing options as a path to creating more equitable, culturally supportive housing options for Indigenous Peoples with diverse abilities.

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  • The report makes 26 recommendations and highlights the critical importance of promoting and funding Indigenous-led housing options as a path to creating more equitable, culturally supportive housing options for Indigenous Peoples with diverse abilities.
  • Evidence based findings reveal numerous barriers Indigenous people with diverse abilities face in accessing housing, especially for those who also have complex and concurrent mental health and substance use care needs.
  • These are the most vulnerable populations, and a lack of housing support in a complex web of systems and services increases the risk of falling into a cycle of homelessness.
  • AHMA is a For Indigenous, By Indigenous organization made up of 55 members that represent over 95% of Indigenous housing and service providers in BC.

KECK GRADUATE INSTITUTE SELECTS DR. MOHAMED ABOUSALEM AS ITS THIRD PRESIDENT

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Tuesday, March 12, 2024
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As the Vice President for Research and Innovation at San José State University (SJSU), Dr. Abousalem provided executive leadership to the growth of the university’s research and innovation enterprise.

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  • As the Vice President for Research and Innovation at San José State University (SJSU), Dr. Abousalem provided executive leadership to the growth of the university’s research and innovation enterprise.
  • Dr. Abousalem has held several executive roles for organizations in Silicon Valley and Canada, leading product and corporate development, general management, marketing communications, and human resources of several worldwide business operations.
  • "I am thrilled and privileged to have been chosen to lead KGI at this exciting and transformational time in its history," Dr. Abousalem said.
  • and Ph.D. in Geomatics Engineering from the University of Calgary, Canada, and an MBA from Santa Clara University.

The Standard Hires Becky Butler as Assistant Vice President and Actuary

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Thursday, April 4, 2024
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Standard Insurance Company ( The Standard ) announced today that Becky Butler was hired as assistant vice president and actuary in Actuarial Transformation.

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  • Standard Insurance Company ( The Standard ) announced today that Becky Butler was hired as assistant vice president and actuary in Actuarial Transformation.
  • View the full release here: https://www.businesswire.com/news/home/20240404954950/en/
    Becky Butler, Assistant Vice President and Actuary at The Standard (Photo: Business Wire)
    In this role, Butler leads the strategic process, technology decisions and initiatives underway to reimagine and transform the actuarial functions across The Standard.
  • “Becky’s problem-solving skills and ability to build relationships make her the right leader to bring The Standard’s actuarial transformation vision to fruition,” said Lauren Canfield, vice president, corporate actuary and chief risk officer at The Standard.
  • Butler earned a Bachelor of Science degree in actuarial mathematics and economics at the University of Michigan.

Jackson’s Joe Caruso Receives Insured Retirement Institute’s Inaugural Rising Star Award

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Thursday, April 4, 2024
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Jackson National Life Insurance Company ® (Jackson®), the main operating subsidiary of Jackson Financial Inc.1 (NYSE: JXN), today announced that Joe Caruso, J.D., LL.M, Assistant Vice President, Government Relations and Public Policy, received the Insured Retirement Institute’s (IRI’s) 2024 Rising Star Award.

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  • Jackson National Life Insurance Company ® (Jackson®), the main operating subsidiary of Jackson Financial Inc.1 (NYSE: JXN), today announced that Joe Caruso, J.D., LL.M, Assistant Vice President, Government Relations and Public Policy, received the Insured Retirement Institute’s (IRI’s) 2024 Rising Star Award.
  • “We are pleased to present this award to Joe in recognition of his leadership and work to advance IRI’s mission and vision,” said Wayne Chopus, President and CEO, Insured Retirement Institute.
  • He is also a participant in several other committees including State Affairs, Standard of Conduct and Retirement Plans and Tax.
  • IRI's rising star award recognizes an emerging leader who shows exemplary service to their profession, colleagues and the insured retirement industry.