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Astria Therapeutics Reports Third Quarter Financial Results and Provides a Corporate Update

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Monday, November 13, 2023
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Astria Therapeutics, Inc. (NASDAQ:ATXS), a biopharmaceutical company focused on developing life-changing therapies for rare and niche allergic and immunological diseases, today reported financial results for the third quarter ended September 30, 2023 and provided a corporate update.

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  • Astria Therapeutics, Inc. (NASDAQ:ATXS), a biopharmaceutical company focused on developing life-changing therapies for rare and niche allergic and immunological diseases, today reported financial results for the third quarter ended September 30, 2023 and provided a corporate update.
  • We now expect to deliver initial proof-of-concept results in Q1 2024 from the Phase 1b/2 ALPHA-STAR trial in HAE patients.
  • STAR-0215 achieved potentially therapeutic levels in less than one day and showed an estimated half-life of up to 127 days.
  • Additional preclinical results were shared in the Journal of Pharmacology and Experimental Therapeutics that support STAR-0215’s potential as a best-in-class plasma kallikrein inhibitor.

Building a safe sport system for Canada

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Monday, December 11, 2023
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To ensure greater independence, the Government of Canada will begin to transition the Office of the Sport Integrity Commissioner and the Abuse-Free Sport Program out of the Sport Dispute Resolution Centre of Canada.

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  • To ensure greater independence, the Government of Canada will begin to transition the Office of the Sport Integrity Commissioner and the Abuse-Free Sport Program out of the Sport Dispute Resolution Centre of Canada.
  • The Future of Sport in Canada Commission will review the sport system in Canada and make recommendations for improvements on safe sport and the Canadian sport system.
  • It will develop recommendations for the Government of Canada to improve safety in sport and the sport system in Canada.
  • Given that safe sport permeates every aspect of the Canadian sport ecosystem, the Commission will review the Canadian sport system and make recommendations on concrete and effective actions with respect to:
    improving safe sport in Canada, including trauma-informed approaches to support sport participants in the disclosure of and healing from maltreatment; and
    improving sport in Canada, including but not limited to policy, funding structures, governance, reporting, accountability, conflicts of interest, systems alignment, culture and legal considerations.

BCFNJC Congratulates Clifford White on Appointment to BC First Nations Justice Council’s Board of Directors

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Thursday, November 2, 2023
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Okanagan Syilx Territory, Westbank BC, Nov. 02, 2023 (GLOBE NEWSWIRE) -- (Okanagan Syilx Territory, Westbank BC): The BC First Nations Justice Council (BCFNJC) welcomes with gratitude Clifford White (Nees Ma’Outa) who has been appointed by the BC Assembly of First Nations to serve on the BCFNJC Board of Directors for a three-year term.

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  • Okanagan Syilx Territory, Westbank BC, Nov. 02, 2023 (GLOBE NEWSWIRE) -- (Okanagan Syilx Territory, Westbank BC): The BC First Nations Justice Council (BCFNJC) welcomes with gratitude Clifford White (Nees Ma’Outa) who has been appointed by the BC Assembly of First Nations to serve on the BCFNJC Board of Directors for a three-year term.
  • “Clifford White exemplifies the qualities of a great leader and defender of Indigenous justice and rights.
  • He is tenacious, courageous, and an endless source of love and compassion for all those around him,” stated Chief Lydia Hwitsum, BCFNJC Director.
  • As a Director at BCFNJC, Clifford will help guide our work and ensure we continue to make tangible, positive impacts in the Indigenous justice landscape through the implementation of the BC First Nations Justice Strategy.”

2023 National Summit on Indigenous Mental Wellness concludes in Ottawa

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Thursday, October 26, 2023
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OTTAWA, UNCEDED ALGONQUIN TERRITORY, ON, Oct. 26, 2023 /CNW/ - Today, Indigenous leaders concluded the 2023 National Summit on Indigenous Mental Wellness which heard directly from community leaders and service providers about new approaches to tackling longstanding challenges in mental health and wellness.

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  • OTTAWA, UNCEDED ALGONQUIN TERRITORY, ON, Oct. 26, 2023 /CNW/ - Today, Indigenous leaders concluded the 2023 National Summit on Indigenous Mental Wellness which heard directly from community leaders and service providers about new approaches to tackling longstanding challenges in mental health and wellness.
  • The 2023 National Summit on Indigenous Mental Wellness is the second annual summit bringing together First Nations, Inuit and Métis communities, tribal councils, organizations, and front-line service providers, to share best practices and build new collaborations to improve mental wellness services for Indigenous people.
  • The Summit focused on two priorities:  support for communities in crisis and Indigenous youth and children, with key themes including gender-based initiatives, supports for the mental wellness workforce, land-based approaches, and youth mental wellness.
  • Since 2015, Indigenous Services Canada has doubled spending to support Indigenous mental wellness from approximately $325 million in 2015-16 to approximately $650 million in 2023-24.

Prime Minister announces new Special Envoy on Preserving Holocaust Remembrance and Combatting Antisemitism

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Monday, October 16, 2023
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The Prime Minister, Justin Trudeau, today announced the appointment of Deborah Lyons as Canada's new Special Envoy on Preserving Holocaust Remembrance and Combatting Antisemitism.

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  • The Prime Minister, Justin Trudeau, today announced the appointment of Deborah Lyons as Canada's new Special Envoy on Preserving Holocaust Remembrance and Combatting Antisemitism.
  • As Canada's Special Envoy, Ms. Lyons will lead efforts to combat antisemitism and preserve Holocaust remembrance here at home and around the world.
  • She will serve as the head of Canada's delegation to the International Holocaust Remembrance Alliance (IHRA) and will work with domestic and international partners to strengthen and promote Holocaust education, remembrance, and research worldwide, while continuing to implement our pledges from the Malmö International Forum on Holocaust Remembrance and Combatting Antisemitism.
  • The Prime Minister thanked the Honourable Irwin Cotler for his tireless contributions and leadership as Canada's first Special Envoy on Preserving Holocaust Remembrance and Combatting Antisemitism, from 2020 to 2023.

GENDER EQUITY, EDUCATION & WOMEN'S HEALTH TO BE HIGHLIGHTED AT NATIONAL SUMMIT ON PERIOD POVERTY CONVENING NEXT WEEK

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Friday, October 13, 2023
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AUSTIN, Texas, Oct. 13, 2023 /PRNewswire/ -- Next Sunday, on October 15th, the National Summit on Period Poverty will convene at the LBJ Presidential Library on the University of Texas campus, bringing together leading researchers, policymakers, and advocates, focusing on women's empowerment and equity. At the Summit, attendees will hear from national experts about forthcoming research on Period Poverty, including a 1,000 person, nationally representative survey of American women that will be released concurrently. Period Poverty is a rarely-discussed public health crisis in the United States and our groundbreaking wayfinding survey reveals the significant impacts Period Poverty can have on mental health.

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  • At the Summit, attendees will hear from national experts about forthcoming research on Period Poverty, including a 1,000 person, nationally representative survey of American women that will be released concurrently.
  • Period Poverty is a rarely-discussed public health crisis in the United States and our groundbreaking wayfinding survey reveals the significant impacts Period Poverty can have on mental health.
  • Period Poverty is a growing public health crisis, impacting women of every background, in every American community.
  • The summit is organized by national non-profit Dignity Grows, a women-run organization that reduces Period Poverty through policy and research development as well distribution of free monthly menstrual and comprehensive hygiene essentials.

A National Summit on Women's Health, Equity, and Education will be held at the LBJ Presidential Library; Soledad O'Brien to Keynote, Powered by Dignity Grows

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Tuesday, October 3, 2023
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Sunday, October 15, 4:30 pm - 6:00 pm: Opening sessions

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  • Sunday, October 15, 4:30 pm - 6:00 pm: Opening sessions
    LBJ School of Public Affairs, 2315 Red River St, Austin, TX 78712
    Monday, October 16, 2023, 10:00 am - 4:30 pm: Summit sessions
    What: Focused on a critical public health crisis driving gender, health, education, and socioeconomic equity, The National Summit on Period Poverty will bring together corporate, civic, nonprofit, and academic leaders.
  • Over the course of two days, Summit attendees will examine and develop strategies to combat this largely overlooked epidemic that affects one in three American women and girls and zero in on the ways in which period poverty is coactive with mental health and food insecurity.
  • This will be the first-ever national convening for data-driven social policy and community resource change for the millions of American households disrupted by these issues.
  • on Period Poverty and to register, please visit

Sandler Partners Announces 2023 Channel Manager of the Year Award Recipients

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Thursday, September 28, 2023
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REDONDO BEACH, Calif., Sept. 28, 2023 /PRNewswire-PRWeb/ -- Provider Channel Managers received recognition at the 2023 Sandler Partners National Summit in Huntington Beach, California. The annual event, attended by over 900 members of the Sandler community saw presentations on the latest insights via Executive Panels, a Keynote, and Technology, Sales, and Growth educational tracks. Participants were also able to connect with over 60 featured technology Providers onsite in the Exhibit Hall.

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  • "Channel Managers are often one of the first contacts our Partners make," states Managing Partner Alan Sandler.
  • "The level of shared care and passion Channel Managers have for their solutions just can't be replaced.
  • It's measured by the extra effort, attention to detail, and willingness to go above and beyond every time.
  • Our Partners appreciate insights, but the real reason these award recipients stand out is how they work with them to find an approach that meets the customer's needs while creating a positive experience.

First Lady Jill Biden to Appear at the Barbara Bush Foundation's 2023 National Celebration of Reading

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Wednesday, September 27, 2023
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WASHINGTON, Sept. 27, 2023 /PRNewswire/ -- The Barbara Bush Foundation for Family Literacy is pleased to announce that First Lady Jill Biden will deliver remarks at the 2023 National Celebration of Reading. The Foundation's signature biennial event will take place at the John F. Kennedy Center for the Performing Arts in Washington, D.C., on Wednesday, October 11, 2023.

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  • Dr. Biden will join a lineup of New York Times bestselling authors including Cheryl Strayed, Steven Rowley and Rebecca Yarros
    WASHINGTON, Sept. 27, 2023 /PRNewswire/ -- The Barbara Bush Foundation for Family Literacy is pleased to announce that First Lady Jill Biden will deliver remarks at the 2023 National Celebration of Reading.
  • The Foundation's signature biennial event will take place at the John F. Kennedy Center for the Performing Arts in Washington, D.C., on Wednesday, October 11, 2023.
  • A strong advocate for literacy and education, Dr. Biden previously delivered keynote remarks at the Foundation's 2021 National Summit on Adult Literacy, where she reflected on the importance of literacy and the legacy of former First Lady Barbara Bush.
  • The National Celebration of Reading brings together members of the Bush family, bestselling authors and entertainers, and special guests to advance the mission of the Barbara Bush Foundation for Family Literacy.

Astria Therapeutics Reports Second Quarter Financial Results and Provides a Corporate Update

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Monday, August 7, 2023
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Astria Therapeutics, Inc. (NASDAQ:ATXS), a biopharmaceutical company developing STAR-0215 for the treatment of hereditary angioedema (HAE) and focused on life-changing therapies for rare and niche allergic and immunological diseases, today reported financial results for the second quarter ended June 30, 2023 and provided a corporate update.

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  • Astria Therapeutics, Inc. (NASDAQ:ATXS), a biopharmaceutical company developing STAR-0215 for the treatment of hereditary angioedema (HAE) and focused on life-changing therapies for rare and niche allergic and immunological diseases, today reported financial results for the second quarter ended June 30, 2023 and provided a corporate update.
  • In the fourth quarter of 2023, the company expects to announce final results from three single dose cohorts in healthy subjects.
  • Initial results from the two additional dose-ranging cohorts in healthy subjects are also expected to be shared in Q4.
  • Pending proof-of-concept results from the ALPHA-STAR trial, Astria expects to progress directly to a pivotal trial.