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Castle Biosciences Presents New Data Demonstrating the Impact of DecisionDx®-SCC Test Results on the Management of Medicare-Eligible Patients with Cutaneous Squamous Cell Carcinoma and One or More Risk Factors

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Monday, October 24, 2022

In this analysis of Medicare-eligible patients with high-risk cSCC (n=59), clinicians indicated that the DecisionDx-SCC test result was the most influential factor impacting their management plans for 42% of the patients.

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  • In this analysis of Medicare-eligible patients with high-risk cSCC (n=59), clinicians indicated that the DecisionDx-SCC test result was the most influential factor impacting their management plans for 42% of the patients.
  • DecisionDx-SCC is a 40-gene expression profile test that uses an individual patients tumor biology to predict individual risk of cutaneous squamous cell carcinoma metastasis for patients with one or more risk factors.
  • The test result, in which patients are stratified into a Class 1 (low), 2A (moderate) or 2B (high) risk category, predicts individual metastatic risk to inform risk-appropriate management.
  • Castle Biosciences (Nasdaq: CSTL) is a leading diagnostics company improving health through innovative tests that guide patient care.

Fortis Life Sciences Expands Its International Presence

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Monday, October 24, 2022

Fortis Life Sciences, a provider of high-quality reagents and custom services for discovery, development, and manufacturing, has expanded its international presence by opening an office in Seoul, South Korea.

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  • Fortis Life Sciences, a provider of high-quality reagents and custom services for discovery, development, and manufacturing, has expanded its international presence by opening an office in Seoul, South Korea.
  • "With the expanded global demand and sophisticated supply chain in life science, diagnostic, and therapeutic markets, Fortis Life Sciences is answering scientists requests for faster turnaround time, the highest product quality, the best customer experience, and reliable scientific support," said Dr. Yun.
  • Fortis Life Sciences is a strategic platform company founded in 2020 with the mission to offer world-class products coupled with best-in-class customer experience.
  • Over the course of two years, Fortis has built a portfolio of high-quality products and brands serving various life sciences end markets, including diagnostic, therapeutic, and research.

ISAP2022: The 14th International Forum for Sustainable Asia and the Pacific “Strengthening Synergies Between Climate Change and Biodiversity: From Science to Policy to Action”

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Tuesday, October 25, 2022

The Institute for Global Environmental Strategies (IGES) will host the 14th International Forum for Sustainable Asia and the Pacific (ISAP2022).

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  • The Institute for Global Environmental Strategies (IGES) will host the 14th International Forum for Sustainable Asia and the Pacific (ISAP2022).
  • Held in Japan, ISAP is an annual forum that features a range of discussions on sustainable development in Asia and the Pacific through Plenary Sessions and Thematic Tracks.
  • The overall theme of ISAP2022 is Strengthening Synergies between Climate Change and Biodiversity: From Science to Policy to Action, focusing on integration across two of the worlds most pressing environmental challenges: climate action and biodiversity conservation.
  • It would also help anticipate and find a balance on climate change and biodiversity trade-offs, which tend not to be discussed much.

Loftware Prisym 360 Version 1.16 Strengthens 'All-In-One' Clinical Trials Labeling Solution with New Features to Deliver Efficiencies and Simplify Compliance

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Wednesday, October 26, 2022

PORTSMOUTH, N.H., Oct. 26, 2022 /PRNewswire/ -- Loftware, the global leader in Enterprise Labeling and Artwork Management solutions, today announced the availability of Loftware Prisym 360 1.16. The latest release of Loftware's cloud-based clinical trials label and content management solution adds two new features designed to increase the efficiency of clinical trial supplies operations while reducing risk and simplifying compliance.

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  • The latest release of Loftware's cloud-based clinical trials label and content management solution adds two new features designed to increase the efficiency of clinical trial supplies operations while reducing risk and simplifying compliance.
  • Prisym 360 1.16 introduces a new Clinical Data Connector, which streamlines the end-to-end clinical labeling process by connecting clinical supplies applications to Prisym 360's label and booklet design features.
  • The Prisym 360 Clinical Data Connector, developed with input from best-of-breed Clinical Supplies Management vendors, such as Signant Health, helps simplify inter-connection with Prisym 360, thereby removing the need for manual data entry.
  • The Prisym 360 Clinical Data Connector and Data Randomization modules are now available as part of the latest 1.16 product release of Prisym 360.

Loftware Prisym 360 Version 1.16 Strengthens 'All-In-One' Clinical Trials Labeling Solution with New Features to Deliver Efficiencies and Simplify Compliance

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Wednesday, October 26, 2022

PORTSMOUTH, N.H., Oct. 26, 2022 /PRNewswire/ -- Loftware, the global leader in Enterprise Labeling and Artwork Management solutions, today announced the availability of Loftware Prisym 360 1.16. The latest release of Loftware's cloud-based clinical trials label and content management solution adds two new features designed to increase the efficiency of clinical trial supplies operations while reducing risk and simplifying compliance.

Key Points: 
  • The latest release of Loftware's cloud-based clinical trials label and content management solution adds two new features designed to increase the efficiency of clinical trial supplies operations while reducing risk and simplifying compliance.
  • Prisym 360 1.16 introduces a new Clinical Data Connector, which streamlines the end-to-end clinical labeling process by connecting clinical supplies applications to Prisym 360's label and booklet design features.
  • The Prisym 360 Clinical Data Connector, developed with input from best-of-breed Clinical Supplies Management vendors, such as Signant Health, helps simplify inter-connection with Prisym 360, thereby removing the need for manual data entry.
  • The Prisym 360 Clinical Data Connector and Data Randomization modules are now available as part of the latest 1.16 product release of Prisym 360.

Clarivate Identifies the Role of Research and Innovation in the World's Shift to Sustainable Energy

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Wednesday, October 26, 2022

LONDON, Oct. 26, 2022 /PRNewswire/ -- Clarivate Plc (NYSE:CLVT), a global leader in providing trusted information and insights to accelerate the pace of innovation, today released a new report, A study of energy in transition: the role of research and innovation in the world's shift to sustainable energy sources. It finds that innovation activity in the sustainable energy space is tailing off, as research and inventive activities for respective renewable develops at different paces. This finding is based on Clarivate data normalized for overall increases in scientific journal and patent output increases globally in all subject areas.

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  • It finds that innovation activity in the sustainable energy space is tailing off, as research and inventive activities for respective renewable develops at different paces.
  • Oceanic power generation currently falls within the immature scale of the report's sustainable energy sources maturity index,2despite oceanic power, with its high energy density, being seen as one of the most promising sustainable energy sources if fully harnessed.
  • From a geographic perspective, Mainland China tops global research and innovation output in renewable energy sources, strengthening its international stature as a research and innovation powerhouse.
  • It looks at the relationship between global research and innovation in the roll out and development of sustainable energy sources.

Clarivate Identifies the Role of Research and Innovation in the World's Shift to Sustainable Energy

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Wednesday, October 26, 2022

LONDON, Oct. 26, 2022 /PRNewswire/ -- Clarivate Plc (NYSE:CLVT), a global leader in providing trusted information and insights to accelerate the pace of innovation, today released a new report, A study of energy in transition: the role of research and innovation in the world's shift to sustainable energy sources. It finds that innovation activity in the sustainable energy space is tailing off, as research and inventive activities for respective renewable develops at different paces. This finding is based on Clarivate data normalized for overall increases in scientific journal and patent output increases globally in all subject areas.

Key Points: 
  • It finds that innovation activity in the sustainable energy space is tailing off, as research and inventive activities for respective renewable develops at different paces.
  • Oceanic power generation currently falls within the immature scale of the report's sustainable energy sources maturity index,2despite oceanic power, with its high energy density, being seen as one of the most promising sustainable energy sources if fully harnessed.
  • From a geographic perspective, Mainland China tops global research and innovation output in renewable energy sources, strengthening its international stature as a research and innovation powerhouse.
  • It looks at the relationship between global research and innovation in the roll out and development of sustainable energy sources.

ESFM deploys proprietary technology platform, simplifying siloed facilities management programs with one innovative solution

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Tuesday, October 25, 2022

CHARLOTTE, N.C., Oct. 25, 2022 /PRNewswire/ -- To simplify life for the client, building end-user and facilities manager, ESFM developed ESFMx to perform a broad range of functions within a single, fully integrated solution.

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  • ESFMx is secure and scalable and was developed in collaboration with the ESFM operations team, who oversee a self-performed Integrated Facilities Management model across the country.
  • "ESFM prides itself on the fact that we self-perform over 80% of the hard and soft services we provide clients.
  • ESFMx addresses all services efficiently consolidating siloed technology, while elevating the workplace experience with data-driven self-performed solutions.
  • In 2020, ESFM (formerly Eurest Services) won the George Graves Award for Facility Management Achievement from the International Facilities Management Association (IFMA).

ANGUS LAUNCHES COMMERCIAL PRODUCTION OF HEPES BUFFER

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Tuesday, October 25, 2022

BUFFALO GROVE, Ill., Oct. 25, 2022 /PRNewswire/ -- ANGUS Chemical Company ("ANGUS" or "Company"), a leading global manufacturer and marketer of specialty chemicals for Life Sciences and Industrial markets, today announced the commercial launch of HEPES buffer produced at its Sterlington, Louisiana facility.

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  • BUFFALO GROVE, Ill., Oct. 25, 2022 /PRNewswire/ -- ANGUS Chemical Company ("ANGUS" or "Company"), a leading global manufacturer and marketer of specialty chemicals for Life Sciences and Industrial markets, today announced the commercial launch of HEPES buffer produced at its Sterlington, Louisiana facility.
  • HEPES is multi-purpose biological buffer often used to maintain a physiological pH which provides the ideal environment for cells to grow and thrive.
  • HEPES buffer (INCI: Hydroxyethylpiperazine Ethane Sulfonic Acid) can also be used in combination with other ingredients to support the quality and performance of skincare and cosmetics products.
  • "The expansion into commercial production of HEPES is a natural fit with our strategy to become the world's most transparent and dependable manufacturer of essential upstream and downstream bioprocessing chemistries," said ANGUS President and CEO David Neuberger.

BlueDot announces new leadership as it prepares for rapid growth in 2023

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Tuesday, October 25, 2022

TORONTO, Oct. 25, 2022 /PRNewswire-PRWeb/ -- BlueDot Inc., the leading artificial and human intelligence organization for detecting, assessing, and responding to global infectious diseases, announced the expansion of its executive team as it enters its next phase of growth. As part of the company's continued work in building private and public sectors' resiliency to outbreaks, BlueDot announced the hires of Les Lengyel, Vice President of Sales and Jannine Krish, Vice President of Marketing, in addition to the promotion of Dr. Andrea Thomas to Director of Epidemiology.

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  • With over a decade in Philips Healthcare and Roche respectively alone, he brings a critical understanding of how to drive successful key initiatives and company growth.
  • Through a combination of storytelling and performance marketing, she's led marketing strategies that build industry leadership, consumer trust and business results.
  • Dr. Andrea Thomas has been a predominant figure in driving excellence in epidemiology at BlueDot over the past five years.
  • "Our company went through a rapid phase of growth during the height of the COVID 19 pandemic," said Dr. Kamran Khan, Founder and CEO, BlueDot.