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Notable Labs Announces JCO Precision Oncology Publication Demonstrating PPMP Potential to Identify Novel Drug Combinations in JMML

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Thursday, November 9, 2023

FOSTER CITY, Calif., Nov. 09, 2023 (GLOBE NEWSWIRE) -- Notable Labs, Inc. (“Notable”) (Nasdaq: NTBL), a clinical stage therapeutic platform company developing predictive precision medicines for cancer patients, today announced the publication of data from an ex vivo study demonstrating the potential for its Predictive Precision Medicine Platform (PPMP) to identify more effective pre-hematopoietic stem cell transplantation (pre-HSCT) regimens for the treatment of juvenile myelomonocytic leukemia (JMML) in the November 9th Issue of the American Society of Clinical Oncology (ASCO) Journal JCO Precision Oncology. Part of this data was recently presented at the European Hematology Association (EHA) Hybrid Congress held in Frankfurt, Germany on June 8 – 15, 2023. Details of that presentation can be found on the Company’s website at https://notablelabs.com/.

Key Points: 
  • JMML is a rare, aggressive pediatric malignancy for which curative treatment is restricted to hematopoietic stem cell transplantation.
  • Pre-HSCT therapies, i.e., therapies prior to transplantation, include moderately intensive chemotherapy (particularly fludarabine and cytarabine in combination (FLA)) and azacytidine (AZA) monotherapy.
  • Applying its proprietary PPMP technology to blood or bone marrow samples from JMML patients, Notable screened 130 drug combinations and discovered that 27 of these combinations (26 dual-, 1 triple-combination) were more effective ex vivo than the components of these combinations tested individually.
  • “This publication marks the culmination of a multi-year collaboration between UCSF and Notable Labs,” remarked Dr. Stieglitz.

She Did it!! Ultra Marathon Swimmer Sarah Thomas Completes Swim Across Lake Mead Swimming 47.5 Miles to Make Waves to Fight Cancer for Swim Across America

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Tuesday, October 10, 2023

LAS VEGAS, Oct. 10, 2023 /PRNewswire-PRWeb/ -- On October 7, 2023, ultra marathon swimmer Sarah Thomas set another world record with a monumental swim that no other swimmer has ever attempted. Sarah completed a 47.5-mile swim (pending ratification) of the entire length of Lake Mead – from the Colorado River to the Hoover Dam. The swim took her 26 hours, 45 minutes and 45 seconds (26:45:45) to complete. Sarah, a breast cancer survivor, took on this swim not just to break another world record, but to help make waves in the fight against cancer and to raise critical funds for cancer research with Swim Across America.

Key Points: 
  • Sarah completed a 47.5-mile swim (pending ratification) of the entire length of Lake Mead – from the Colorado River to the Hoover Dam.
  • I'm a cold water swimmer, so this was a bit warmer than I'm used to, but it ended up being lovely," said Sarah Thomas.
  • I'm so excited to be able to accomplish swimming in Lake Mead, and as a breast cancer survivor, to do it during Breast Cancer Awareness Month, all while raising crucial funds for cancer research with Swim Across America."
  • Sarah has supported Swim Across America since 2018, when the inaugural Swim Across America - Denver swim was held in her home community.

HOW WOMEN LEAD ANNOUNCES THE 2023 #GETONBOARDWEEK HONOREES

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Wednesday, October 4, 2023

SAN FRANCISCO, Oct. 4, 2023 /PRNewswire/ -- How Women Lead, a powerful community of more than 20,000 accomplished women executives working to redefine female leadership in the 21st century, today announced the winners of its fourth annual #GetOnBoardWeek Awards. The awards recognize people and companies for their impactful work creating more equity for women in the workplace. The award ceremony will take place on Wednesday, October 18th during How Women Lead's #GetOnBoardWeek.

Key Points: 
  • Over the span of five days, #GetOnBoardWeek will feature 150+ women corporate board directors discussing cutting-edge board topics on becoming a more compelling and effective board director to over 2,000 women.
  • "I'm so excited to honor such inspiring women during this year's #GetOnBoardWeek," said Julie Castro Abrams, Founder and CEO of How Women Lead.
  • She embodies the How Women Lead Credo by being a fierce advocate for other women—she's a culture-changer in that regard.
  • The 2023 #GetOnBoardWeek award honorees are:
    Robin Washington is the recipient of this year's Fearless Leader Award, which honors women who have made significant strides in promoting women on board and in executive leadership positions.

JCR Pharmaceuticals Announces 52-Week Interim Data from its Global Phase I/II Study of JR-171 in Individuals with Mucopolysaccharidosis Type I (MPS I)

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Friday, September 29, 2023

JR-171 is a blood brain-barrier (“BBB”)-penetrating form of recombinant α-L-iduronidase that was developed using JCR’s proprietary J-Brain Cargo® technology.

Key Points: 
  • JR-171 is a blood brain-barrier (“BBB”)-penetrating form of recombinant α-L-iduronidase that was developed using JCR’s proprietary J-Brain Cargo® technology.
  • There are no approved therapies that cross the BBB and address the central nervous system (CNS) symptoms for individuals with MPS I.
  • The overall safety data concluded that JR-171 is suitable for the long-term treatment of individuals with MPS I.
  • There is no impact on the consolidated business results for this fiscal year ending on March 31, 2024, related to the matter.

Ultra Marathon Swimmer Sarah Thomas Will Attempt 50-Mile Swim in Lake Mead from Colorado River to the Hoover Dam and Make Waves to Fight Cancer with Swim Across America

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Thursday, September 28, 2023

LAS VEGAS, Sept. 28, 2023 /PRNewswire-PRWeb/ -- On October 6, 2023, ultra marathon swimmer Sarah Thomas will attempt to set another world record with a monumental swim that no other swimmer has ever attempted. Sarah will set out to complete a 50-mile swim of the entire length of Lake Mead – from the Colorado River to the Hoover Dam. She estimates the swim will take her 30 hours to complete. Sarah, a breast cancer survivor, is undertaking this swim not just to break another world record, but to help make waves in the fight against cancer and to raise critical funds for cancer research with Swim Across America.

Key Points: 
  • Sarah will set out to complete a 50-mile swim of the entire length of Lake Mead – from the Colorado River to the Hoover Dam.
  • Sarah already holds a long list of record-breaking feats and hopes to add the Lake Mead swim to her list.
  • "After my first visit to the Hoover Dam in February 2021, I knew I had to swim across Lake Mead," said Sarah.
  • Sarah's swim across Lake Mead will start in South Cove, where her favorite river, The Colorado, enters the lake.

Swim Across America Launches College Cup and College Ambassador Programs

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Tuesday, September 26, 2023

CHARLOTTE, N.C., Sept. 26, 2023 /PRNewswire-PRWeb/ -- Swim Across America (SAA) is pleased to announce two new programs aimed at college students and college swim teams who want to make a bigger impact in their community through leadership, fundraising, and friendly competition. The Swim Across America College Cup features 30+ collegiate, club and alumni teams and more than 1,000 participants all united to make waves in the fight against cancer through swimming. The second program is the SAA College Ambassador program where 21 college swimmers and ambassadors have been selected to represent Swim Across America throughout the school year to help raise awareness on the importance of making waves to fight cancer. Both programs are supported through partnerships with College Swimming Coaches Association of America (CSCAA) and Vasa, the fitness training company for swimmers.

Key Points: 
  • New Programs Offer Fun, Fresh, and Exciting Ways for College Students to Make a Bigger Impact With Swim Across America, College Swimming Coaches Association of America, Inc. and Vasa are proud partners of College Cup Competition
    CHARLOTTE, N.C., Sept. 26, 2023 /PRNewswire-PRWeb/ -- Swim Across America (SAA) is pleased to announce two new programs aimed at college students and college swim teams who want to make a bigger impact in their community through leadership, fundraising, and friendly competition.
  • Through December 1, 2023, college or college-affiliated swim teams will compete in the Swim Across America College Cup , a fundraising competition among collegiate teams in the U.S.
  • Swim Across America is also excited to announce another new college initiative, the Swim Across America College Ambassadors program.
  • Earlier this year, Swim Across America invited college students to apply for the Swim Across America College Ambassadors program.

Announcing a New Era: Gardner Health Services Names New CEO

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Wednesday, September 13, 2023

SAN JOSE, Calif., Sept. 13, 2023 /PRNewswire/ -- Gardner Health Services has announced its choice for its next Chief Executive Officer. After a year-long search, Rafael Vaquerano has been tapped to replace Reymundo C. Espinoza, who is retiring in January 2024.

Key Points: 
  • After 37 years, Gardner Health Services taps John Muir Health executive Rafael Vaquerano to be its next CEO.
  • SAN JOSE, Calif., Sept. 13, 2023 /PRNewswire/ -- Gardner Health Services has announced its choice for its next Chief Executive Officer.
  • Dr. Noe Lozano, Gardner Health Services' Board Chair, released the following statement after Vaquerano was ultimately selected as CEO:
    "Congratulations to Rafael Vaquerano on being named the next CEO of Gardner Health Services.
  • Today Gardner Family Health Network, Inc. which is doing business as Gardner Health Services provides care to 46,525 patients throughout Santa Clara and San Mateo counties with an operating budget of $90 Million.

Northwest Credit Unions Raise More than $1.5 Million to Support Children’s Hospitals

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Tuesday, July 25, 2023

First Tech Federal Credit Union , in partnership with 13 other northwest credit unions, including Advantis Credit Union, BECU, Canvas Credit Union, Columbia Credit Union, Fibre Federal Credit Union, InRoads Credit Union, iQ Credit Union, Mint Valley Federal Credit Union, OnPoint Community Credit Union, OCCU | Oregon Community Credit Union, Red Canoe Credit Union, Rivermark Community Credit Union, and Unitus Community Credit Union, raised more than $1.5 million in support of Children’s Miracle Network Hospitals.

Key Points: 
  • First Tech Federal Credit Union , in partnership with 13 other northwest credit unions, including Advantis Credit Union, BECU, Canvas Credit Union, Columbia Credit Union, Fibre Federal Credit Union, InRoads Credit Union, iQ Credit Union, Mint Valley Federal Credit Union, OnPoint Community Credit Union, OCCU | Oregon Community Credit Union, Red Canoe Credit Union, Rivermark Community Credit Union, and Unitus Community Credit Union, raised more than $1.5 million in support of Children’s Miracle Network Hospitals.
  • (Photo: Business Wire)
    The Credit Unions for Kids Northwest Classic tournament remains one of the largest credit union-sponsored events supporting CMN Hospitals and continues to successfully unite fellow philanthropic credit unions around a single goal.
  • Since the fundraising event’s inception 23 years ago, First Tech and other Northwest credit unions have raised over $13.7 million to support regional hospitals and the health of children from all backgrounds.
  • “Thank you to our credit union community, partners, members, and employees who have truly exemplified the credit union difference of people helping people through this success.

Walker Hayes, Jax and More Join Musicians on Call and Men’s Wearhouse in Creating Unforgettable Prom Memories for Teens in Pediatric Hospitals

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Thursday, June 1, 2023

National brands and popular recording artists have partnered with the organization to create a unique Prom experience exclusively for children’s hospitals nationwide.

Key Points: 
  • National brands and popular recording artists have partnered with the organization to create a unique Prom experience exclusively for children’s hospitals nationwide.
  • The concert will be available for pediatric patients nationwide to enjoy in their hospital rooms throughout the Prom season.
  • "At Men's Wearhouse, we believe that every teenager deserves to have an unforgettable Prom.
  • For more information on the Musicians On Call Prom Presented by Men’s Wearhouse, visit www.musiciansoncall.org .

Statement on the Pediatric Surge From Federally Funded Pediatric Groups

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Wednesday, November 9, 2022

The Regional Pediatric Pandemic Network (PPN) is supported by the Health Resources and Services Administration (HRSA) of the U.S. Department of Health and Human Services (HHS) as part of grant awards U1IMC43532 and U1IMC45814 with 0% financed with nongovernmental sources.

Key Points: 
  • The Regional Pediatric Pandemic Network (PPN) is supported by the Health Resources and Services Administration (HRSA) of the U.S. Department of Health and Human Services (HHS) as part of grant awards U1IMC43532 and U1IMC45814 with 0% financed with nongovernmental sources.
  • Gulf 7 - Pediatric Disaster Network is supported by Award NumberU3REP220671-01-00from the Administration for Strategic Preparedness and Response.
  • Region V for Kids (formerly the Eastern Great Lakes Pediatric Consortium for Disaster Response) is supported by Award NumberU3REP190615-01-01 from the Administration for Strategic Preparedness and Response.
  • The Western Regional Alliance for Pediatric Emergency Management (WRAP-EM) is supported by Award Number 6 U3REP190616-01-02 from the Administration for Strategic Preparedness and Response.