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AcuraStem Enters into a License Agreement with Takeda to Advance PIKFYVE Therapeutics

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Monday, September 25, 2023
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MONROVIA, Calif., Sept. 25, 2023 /PRNewswire/ -- AcuraStem, a patient-based biotechnology company pioneering how treatments are developed for neurodegenerative diseases, announced today that it has entered into a license agreement with Takeda to develop and commercialize AcuraStem's PIKFYVE targeted therapeutics including AS-202, an innovative antisense oligonucleotide (ASO) for the treatment of Amyotrophic Lateral Sclerosis (ALS).

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  • AcuraStem's therapeutic strategy for PIKFYVE focuses on addressing neurodegeneration by expelling toxic protein aggregates and protecting healthy neuronal function.
  • Under the terms of the agreement, Takeda will receive an exclusive, worldwide license to AcuraStem's PIKFYVE program.
  • "I'm very pleased that AcuraStem is partnering with Takeda around their PIKFYVE program," said Justin Ichida, PhD.
  • Destum Partners acted as transaction advisor to AcuraStem, and Foley Hoag acted as legal counsel to AcuraStem.

Congress Acts on Middle East Forum Investigation of Iranian Regime Mosques

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Thursday, August 10, 2023
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Their letter stems directly from original investigative reporting by the Middle East Forum's media outlet, Focus on Western Islamism (FWI).

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  • Their letter stems directly from original investigative reporting by the Middle East Forum's media outlet, Focus on Western Islamism (FWI).
  • These institutions, the congress members state, are part of "a network of regime-sponsored mosques acting as agents for a foreign adversary.
  • MEF director Gregg Roman added: "Evidence suggests the Iranian terror regime has outposts managed by their own intelligence and security operations within American mosques.
  • The Middle East Forum promotes American interests in the region and protects Western civilization from Islamism.

2023 AI TAIWAN Future Commerce Was Rounded Off

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Wednesday, July 5, 2023
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TAIPEI, July 5, 2023 /PRNewswire/ -- A news report from Business Next Media Group:

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  • TAIPEI, July 5, 2023 /PRNewswire/ -- A news report from Business Next Media Group:
    The 3-day 2023 AI TAIWAN Future Commerce ended successfully on 6/17 (Sat) in Taipei.
  • In order to offer our participants a more comprehensive imagination about "AI FOR ALL", we had the Future AI area on site.
  • Since 2019, the Ministry of Digital Affairs has continued to promote the "AI Application Development Environment Promotion Plan", with two main axes: Industrial AI and AI industrialization.
  • 2023 AI TAIWAN Future Commerce has always believed that encountering the fast pace and challenging market, only flexible, innovative and constantly integrating business models have the opportunity to develop sustainably.

2023 AI TAIWAN Future Commerce Was Rounded Off

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Wednesday, July 5, 2023
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TAIPEI, July 5, 2023 /PRNewswire/ -- A news report from Business Next Media Group:

Key Points: 
  • TAIPEI, July 5, 2023 /PRNewswire/ -- A news report from Business Next Media Group:
    The 3-day 2023 AI TAIWAN Future Commerce ended successfully on 6/17 (Sat) in Taipei.
  • In order to offer our participants a more comprehensive imagination about "AI FOR ALL", we had the Future AI area on site.
  • Since 2019, the Ministry of Digital Affairs has continued to promote the "AI Application Development Environment Promotion Plan", with two main axes: Industrial AI and AI industrialization.
  • 2023 AI TAIWAN Future Commerce has always believed that encountering the fast pace and challenging market, only flexible, innovative and constantly integrating business models have the opportunity to develop sustainably.

DANNY DANON AT THE ABRAHAM ACCORDS GLOBAL LEADERSHIP SUMMIT: "NEW ISRAELI GOVERNMENT'S FIRST PRIORITY WILL BE TO INCREASE SIGNATORIES TO THE ABRAHAM ACCORDS. I EXPECT WE'LL SEE AN AGREEMENT BETWEEN ISRAEL AND SAUDI ARABIA THIS YEAR"

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Thursday, December 8, 2022
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Ambassador Danny Danon presented an optimistic view of Israel's recently elected government: "I bring good news from Jerusalem.

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  • Ambassador Danny Danon presented an optimistic view of Israel's recently elected government: "I bring good news from Jerusalem.
  • The newIsraeli government 's first priority will be to increase signatories to the Abraham Accords.
  • Prime Minister Netanyahu's first state visit will be to Abu Dhabi, and we hope that Riyadh will follow.
  • I expect we'll see an agreement between Israel and Saudi Arabia this year."

Baidu Releases Superconducting Quantum Computer and World's First All-Platform Integration Solution, Making Quantum Computing Within Reach

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Thursday, August 25, 2022
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Launched at Quantum Create 2022, a quantum developer conference held in Beijing, this new offering paves the way for the long-awaited industrialization of quantum computing.

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  • Launched at Quantum Create 2022, a quantum developer conference held in Beijing, this new offering paves the way for the long-awaited industrialization of quantum computing.
  • Qian Shi offers a stable and substantial quantum computing service to the public with high-fidelity 10 quantum bits (qubits) of power.
  • As quantum computing continues to experience remarkable progress, a large number of enterprises are exploring how quantum computing will contribute to their real-world businesses.
  • Baidu's quantum software stack includes Quanlse, a cloud-based platform for quantum control, Quantum Leaf, a cloud-native quantum computing platform, QNET, a quantum network toolkit, QEP, a quantum error processing toolkit, and Paddle Quantum, a quantum machine learning platform.

Greenberg Traurig Adds 2 M&A Shareholders to Growing New York Corporate Practice

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Tuesday, March 29, 2022
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NEW YORK, March 28, 2022 /PRNewswire-PRWeb/ -- Global law firm Greenberg Traurig, LLP continues to grow its nationally-recognized Corporate Practice with two new additions: Elina Alperovich and Serena Y. Shi, who both join as shareholders in the firm's New York office with a focus on private equity mergers and acquisitions (M&A) transactions. Alperovich joins from Apollo Global Management Inc. and Shi comes from Latham & Watkins LLP.

Key Points: 
  • Prior to joining Greenberg Traurig, Alperovich and Shi previously worked together at Kirkland & Ellis, LLP, and have experience representing major private equity firms.
  • Achi is also co-chair of the New York Corporate Practice, and Bornstein is also co-chair of the firm's global Intellectual Property & Technology Practice and of the firm's global Patent Litigation Group .
  • Peter H. Lieberman , co-chair of the firm's Global Corporate Practice, commented: "These additions reflect our ongoing commitment to continue growing our practice with top-level talent to meet client demand.
  • About Greenberg Traurig: Greenberg Traurig, LLP has more than 2400 attorneys in 42 locations in the United States, Europe, Latin America, Asia, and the Middle East.

AcuraStem's Development Candidate AS-202 Demonstrates Excellent Safety and Potency in Preclinical Models Representing Diverse Forms of ALS

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Wednesday, December 15, 2021
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These improvements were driven by a rescue of motor neuron degeneration and TDP-43 pathology in the treated mice.

Key Points: 
  • These improvements were driven by a rescue of motor neuron degeneration and TDP-43 pathology in the treated mice.
  • Importantly, the data demonstrates that AS-202 is a potent PIKFYVE suppressor with no significant off-target effects in human cells, and was well-tolerated in rodent models at high doses.
  • "The current preclinical data show that AS-202 could translate into an exciting new clinical approach to treating ALS."
  • AcuraStem's iNeuroRx technology platform, which combines patient-derived disease models and human genetic data at scale, has validated Dr. Ichida's discovery in many ALS patient-derived models including both sporadic and multiple, genetically defined forms of ALS.

Building on the Strong Performance in Fund I, Synergis Capital Launches Second Early-Stage Crypto Venture Fund

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Friday, November 12, 2021
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NEW YORK and TORONTO, Nov. 12, 2021 /PRNewswire-PRWeb/ -- Synergis Capital announces the launch of their second crypto-focused fund, Synergis Fund II, to further build on the strategy and track record established in Fund I.

Key Points: 
  • NEW YORK and TORONTO, Nov. 12, 2021 /PRNewswire-PRWeb/ -- Synergis Capital announces the launch of their second crypto-focused fund, Synergis Fund II, to further build on the strategy and track record established in Fund I.
  • Launched in January 2021, $50MM Synergis Fund I executed a hybrid investment model to address a rapidly growing and evolving digital asset class.
  • Synergis Fund II will continue its support of specialist seed managers, referred to as GP Families, and their portfolio companies.
  • In addition to Jerry, Synergis has built out a well-rounded global team that has extensive experience in crypto, venture capital, technology, and fund management.

SHI International Expands in Asia Pacific Region With New Australia Office

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Monday, June 14, 2021
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SHI International , one of the worlds largest IT solutions providers, today announced the opening of a new office in Sydney, Australia.

Key Points: 
  • SHI International , one of the worlds largest IT solutions providers, today announced the opening of a new office in Sydney, Australia.
  • SHI supports customers from over 30 offices throughout the U.S., Australia, Canada, the U.K., Ireland, France, Hong Kong and Singapore.
  • SHI has had a presence in the Asia Pacific region for over 20 years, largely in support of the local efforts of our multinational customers, says Celeste Lee, SHIs Sr. VP, International and Global Programs.
  • With over 5,000 employees worldwide, SHI is the largest Minority and Woman Owned Business Enterprise (MWBE) in the U.S.