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Moolec Science Presents Second Quarter Fiscal Year 2024 Business Update

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Wednesday, March 13, 2024

Luxembourg, Mar 13, 2024 - (ACN Newswire) - Moolec Science SA (NASDAQ:MLEC) a science-based food ingredient company focused on producing animal proteins in plants through Molecular Farming technology, announced today its Business Update for the second quarter of Fiscal Year 2024 ended December 31, 2023.

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  • Luxembourg, Mar 13, 2024 - (ACN Newswire) - Moolec Science SA (NASDAQ:MLEC) a science-based food ingredient company focused on producing animal proteins in plants through Molecular Farming technology, announced today its Business Update for the second quarter of Fiscal Year 2024 ended December 31, 2023.
  • The main highlights of Moolec's business update are as follows:
    - SOOY1 | Piggy Sooy(TM) Platform: Third generation (T3) soybean seed propagation has started, and fourth generation (T4) seeds are expected to be harvested in April 2024.
  • - PEEA1: Scientific team confirms the presence of bovine myoglobin gene in pea seeds and the gene's stable inheritance across plant generations.
  • Thank you to the Moolers, and to our partners for their continued support," stated Gaston Paladini, Chief Executive Officer and Co-Founder of Moolec Science.

Biswas Family Foundation, Milken Institute Announce $15 Million in Funding for Research at the Intersection of AI and Health

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Tuesday, March 12, 2024

The Biswas Family Foundation , in partnership with the Milken Institute Science Philanthropy Accelerator for Research and Collaboration (SPARC) , is pleased to announce the inaugural recipients of the Transformative Computational Biology Grant Program .

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  • The Biswas Family Foundation , in partnership with the Milken Institute Science Philanthropy Accelerator for Research and Collaboration (SPARC) , is pleased to announce the inaugural recipients of the Transformative Computational Biology Grant Program .
  • Five multidisciplinary research teams will receive nearly $14 million total in grant funding for projects aiming to drive translational impact and the advancement of artificial intelligence (AI) models in clinical settings for diagnosis and treatment.
  • Additional support to enhance AI and computational biology research, inclusive of a gift to the Arc Institute , marks a total of $15 million in giving for the Biswas Family Foundation for this interdisciplinary field, and the beginning of more support.
  • To learn more about the Transformative Computational Biology Grant Program and to read the Giving Smarter Guide, visit: https://bit.ly/3Vae8Kq .

Rady Children's Appoints Praveen Raju, MD, PhD, as the Nathan Gordon Chair and Medical Director of Neuro-Oncology Program

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Tuesday, April 2, 2024

At Rady Children's, Dr. Raju has also been named the Nathan Gordon Chair in Neuro-Oncology, established in 2021 to honor the memory of Nathan Gordon, who was diagnosed with a rare tumor in his spinal cord when he was just 15 months old.

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  • At Rady Children's, Dr. Raju has also been named the Nathan Gordon Chair in Neuro-Oncology, established in 2021 to honor the memory of Nathan Gordon, who was diagnosed with a rare tumor in his spinal cord when he was just 15 months old.
  • As part of Rady Children's nationally recognized care team, Dr. Raju will spearhead the growth of the Neuro-Oncology Program and advance research efforts on pediatric brain and spinal tumors.
  • By incorporating subspecialty expertise, Dr. Raju aims to address different forms of pediatric brain and spinal tumors.
  • By incorporating subspecialty expertise into the Neuro-Oncology Program, Dr. Raju aims to address the different forms and distinct molecular subtypes of pediatric brain and spinal tumors.

Evogene and The Kitchen FoodTech Hub by Strauss Group Established Finally Foods Ltd. - Revolutionizing Protein Production in Plants for the Food Industry

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Tuesday, April 2, 2024

REHOVOT, Israel, April 2, 2024 /PRNewswire/ -- Evogene Ltd. (Nasdaq: EVGN) (TASE: EVGN), a leading computational biology company targeting to revolutionize life-science-based product discovery and development utilizing cutting edge computational biology technologies, across multiple market segments and The Kitchen FoodTech Hub (TKH), the foodtech incubator and investment arm of Israeli food giant Strauss Group, have jointly announced the establishment of Finally Foods Ltd.

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  • The company's mission is to modify plants as "bioreactors" to produce these proteins efficiently and environmentally responsibly.
  • Leveraging Evogene's GeneRator AI technology, the company aims for short R&D cycles and rapid time-to-market.
  • By harnessing the power of our GeneRator AI tech-engine, molecular farming has the potential to revolutionize the food industry and promote healthier diets worldwide."
  • "Establishing the company under the framework of The Kitchen and investing the pre-seed round was an easy decision in this case."

AEOVIAN PHARMACEUTICALS DOSES FIRST PARTICIPANTS IN PHASE 1 CLINICAL TRIAL, STRENGTHENS LEADERSHIP TEAM AND RAISES ADDITIONAL $50 MILLION FINANCING

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Thursday, March 28, 2024

BERKELEY, Calif., March 28, 2024 /PRNewswire/ -- Aeovian Pharmaceuticals, a clinical-stage biopharmaceutical company developing novel and highly selective therapeutics that potently inhibit the mTORC1 pathway, today announced that it has dosed the first cohort of participants in a Phase 1 clinical trial for its lead development candidate AV078, a first-in-class CNS penetrant selective mTORC1 inhibitor. Supporting this transition into the clinic, the company has also expanded its leadership team with the appointment of seasoned industry veterans William Greene, M.D., Chief Investment Officer at Hevolution, and Justin Gover, former Chief Executive Officer of GW Pharmaceuticals, to the company's Board of Directors, and appointed Micah Zajic as Chief Financial Officer. The company also recently completed a $50 million financing, led by Hevolution.

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  • Aeovian has assembled a compelling platform for the development of selective mTORC1 inhibitors," said Dr. Greene, CIO at Hevolution.
  • In the $50M financing, Hevolution was joined by existing investors Apollo Health Ventures, Sofinnova Investments, venBio, Evotec and b2venture.
  • This financing will support the completion of the Phase 1 clinical trial in healthy volunteers and prepare for the start of a subsequent Phase 2 clinical trial in adult and pediatric patients with TSC refractory epilepsy.
  • As CEO, he built and led Iconic Therapeutics through discovery, clinical development, and venture financing, which culminated in a successful sale of the company.

CCRM FERTILITY WELCOMES REGIONAL DIRECTOR OF CLINICAL REPRODUCTIVE GENETICS, DR. JASMINE ALY, TO JERSEY CITY TEAM

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Wednesday, March 27, 2024

JERSEY CITY, N.J., March 27, 2024 /PRNewswire/ -- CCRM Fertility, a leading pioneer in the fertility treatment, research, and science industry, announced today that Jasmine Aly, MD, FACOG, will be joining  CCRM | IRMS in New Jersey. Dr. Aly holds the rare distinction of being a triple-specialized physician as an Obstetrician-Gynecologist, Reproductive Endocrinologist, and Medical Geneticist.

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  • JERSEY CITY, N.J., March 27, 2024 /PRNewswire/ -- CCRM Fertility, a leading pioneer in the fertility treatment, research, and science industry, announced today that Jasmine Aly, MD, FACOG, will be joining  CCRM | IRMS in New Jersey.
  • As Regional Director of Clinical Reproductive Genetics, Dr. Aly will bring her expertise to the CCRM Fertility team and aims to leverage her comprehensive fellowship training in genetics to further advance the field and better serve patients.
  • As an esteemed reproductive endocrinologist, she will utilize cutting-edge  technology and innovative scientific techniques to ensure patient success rates continue to rise.
  • "Dr. Aly's expertise in genetics is an invaluable attribute that will redefine care at CCRM | IRMS," notes CCRM Fertility CEO, Bob LaGalia.

Natalia Gomez-Ospina, MD, PhD is the Recipient of the 2024 Dr. Michael S. Watson Genetic and Genomic Medicine Innovation Award from the ACMG Foundation for Genetic and Genomic Medicine

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Wednesday, March 13, 2024

BETHESDA, Md., March 13, 2024 /PRNewswire/ -- Natalia Gomez-Ospina, MD, PhD is the recipient of the ACMG Foundation for Genetic and Genomic Medicine's 2024 Dr. Michael S. Watson Genetic and Genomic Medicine Innovation Award—the "Watson Award"—named for the American College of Medical Genetics and Genomics first and longstanding executive director, Michael S. Watson, MS, PhD, FACMG.

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  • BETHESDA, Md., March 13, 2024 /PRNewswire/ -- Natalia Gomez-Ospina, MD, PhD is the recipient of the ACMG Foundation for Genetic and Genomic Medicine's 2024 Dr. Michael S. Watson Genetic and Genomic Medicine Innovation Award—the "Watson Award"—named for the American College of Medical Genetics and Genomics first and longstanding executive director, Michael S. Watson, MS, PhD, FACMG.
  • "I am honored to receive this award in recognition of my dedication to advancing genetic and genomic medicine and my commitment to making a positive difference in the lives of patients with genetic diseases.
  • This award affirms the need for innovative approaches to treat such diseases and the immense potential that genome editing has in this regard.
  • "Dr. Gomez-Espina is a promising physician-scientist whose work is befitting the Dr. Michael Watson Genetic and Genomic Medicine Innovation Award, an award that honors an individual whose work has had a significant impact on genetic and genomic medicine.

Acclaimed Clinical Geneticist Dr. Bruce Korf Honored with 2024 David L. Rimoin Lifetime Achievement Award in Medical Genetics from the ACMG Foundation for Genetic and Genomic Medicine

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Wednesday, March 13, 2024

BETHESDA, Md., March 13, 2024 /PRNewswire/ -- Renowned clinical geneticist Bruce Korf, MD, PhD, FACMG, has been named the recipient of the 2024 ACMG Foundation for Genetic and Genomic Medicine's David L. Rimoin Lifetime Achievement Award in Medical Genetics.

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  • BETHESDA, Md., March 13, 2024 /PRNewswire/ -- Renowned clinical geneticist Bruce Korf, MD, PhD, FACMG, has been named the recipient of the 2024 ACMG Foundation for Genetic and Genomic Medicine's David L. Rimoin Lifetime Achievement Award in Medical Genetics.
  • Dr. Korf is an authentic, kind and ethical human being whose life and career in medical genetics are unparalleled."
  • "Dr. Korf's extraordinary accomplishments in clinical genetics, neurofibromatosis, and genomics, as well as his dedication to education make him a well deserving winner of the David Rimoin Lifetime Achievement Award.
  • Before he died, David appreciated the opportunity to work with Bruce first-hand in the editing of Principles and Practice of Medical Genetics as well as on numerous committees for the ACMG.

The Jackson Laboratory and LG AI Research partner to pioneer biomedical advancements

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Monday, March 11, 2024

BAR HARBOR, Maine, March 11, 2024 /PRNewswire/ -- What can happen when prominent institutions in technology and research form a partnership to accelerate the implementation of artificial intelligence (AI) to enhance biomedical research and clinical care? A recent agreement in the field carries with it lofty aspirations.

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  • The Jackson Laboratory (JAX) and LG AI Research signed a partnership agreement creating an alliance between JAX's longstanding expertise in biomedical research and data analysis and LG's AI research and product development prowess.
  • "LG AI Research shares our vision to maximize the value of AI and the potential to transform human health.
  • In the past two years, LG AI Research has developed multiple AI products for biomedical applications, including EXAONE Discovery, a generative AI platform for developing new drugs and new medical materials.
  • "LG AI Research has been conducting research and development to apply AI to various industries and will continue to actively pursue research and development to achieve meaningful results with AI technology, especially in the biofield, which is the future growth engine of the LG Group," said Kyunghoon Bae, Ph.D., president of LG AI Research.

J.P. Morgan Life Sciences Private Capital Team Adds Healthcare Veteran and Past Seagen CEO David Epstein to Advisory Board

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Tuesday, February 27, 2024

NEW YORK, Feb. 27, 2024 /PRNewswire/ -- J.P. Morgan Life Sciences Private Capital today announced the addition of David Epstein to its Healthcare Advisory Board.

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  • NEW YORK, Feb. 27, 2024 /PRNewswire/ -- J.P. Morgan Life Sciences Private Capital today announced the addition of David Epstein to its Healthcare Advisory Board.
  • Mr. Epstein will now advise the J.P. Morgan Life Sciences Private Capital team.
  • The J.P. Morgan Life Sciences Private Capital team leverages JPMorgan Chase's scale, resources, data assets and healthcare expertise and sits within J.P. Morgan Private Capital, a venture and growth equity investment platform that is part of J.P. Morgan Asset Management.
  • The platform finances the continued growth of private companies and taps into significant pre-IPO value creation opportunities in the consumer and technology, and life sciences sectors.