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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
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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.

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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.

The Dreyfus Prize in the Chemical Sciences Winner Announced

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Friday, May 12, 2023
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Professor of Science, Harvard University, is the recipient of the 2023 Dreyfus Prize in the Chemical Sciences.

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  • Professor of Science, Harvard University, is the recipient of the 2023 Dreyfus Prize in the Chemical Sciences.
  • The international biennial Prize, which includes a $250,000 award, is conferred this year in Imaging in the Chemical Sciences.
  • View the full release here: https://www.businesswire.com/news/home/20230511005909/en/
    Xiaowei Zhuang of Harvard University announced as recipient of the 2023 Dreyfus Prize in the Chemical Sciences (Photo: Business Wire)
    Zhuang receives this top honor for her pivotal contributions to Imaging in the Chemical Sciences.
  • I would like to thank the Camille and Henry Dreyfus Foundation for being a leading supporter of the chemical sciences community for over 75 years.”
    The Dreyfus Prize in the Chemical Sciences, initiated in 2009, is conferred in a specific area of chemistry each cycle.

Regeneron Announces Retirement of Board Chair, Dr. P. Roy Vagelos, Accomplished Physician-Businessman and Industry Luminary

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Monday, April 17, 2023
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Dr. Vagelos has served as Chair since January 1995 and will complete his current term through the conclusion of the Annual Meeting on June 9, 2023.

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  • Dr. Vagelos has served as Chair since January 1995 and will complete his current term through the conclusion of the Annual Meeting on June 9, 2023.
  • The Board also plans to appoint current director Christine A. Poon as the Lead Independent Director of the Board.
  • “Since becoming our Chair in 1995, Roy has remained my hero and role model.
  • “The Board remains focused on fulfilling our duties to advance Regeneron’s mission and create long-term sustainable growth for shareholders, patients and our many other stakeholders.”

MasterClass Announces PepsiCo's Former Chair and CEO Indra Nooyi to Teach Strategic Leadership

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Thursday, September 22, 2022
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SAN FRANCISCO, Sept. 22, 2022 /PRNewswire/ -- MasterClass, the streaming platform where anyone can learn from the world's best across a wide range of subjects, today announced that former PepsiCo CEO Indra Nooyi will teach a class on leading with purpose. MasterClass members will learn how to simplify complex problems, persuade others to buy into their vision and discover how leading with purpose is a critical element of leadership. Nooyi's class is now available exclusively on MasterClass, where subscribers get unlimited access to all 150+ instructors with an annual membership.

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  • "Indra transformed one of the world's most iconic brands," said David Rogier, founder and CEO of MasterClass.
  • "In her class, Indra shares the leadership fundamentals and business strategies that have guided her to create innovative changes within the global food industry.
  • She will break down her "7 Cs of Leadership," a formula for success that includes attributes like competence, creativity, coaching and citizenship.
  • Nooyi is the former chair and CEO of PepsiCo, where she oversaw the restructuring and diversification of the Fortune 50 company.

ARCHITECT BILLIE TSIEN TO RECEIVE HONORARY DOCTORATE AT THE BOSTON ARCHITECTURAL COLLEGE'S 2022 COMMENCEMENT

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Thursday, May 12, 2022
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BOSTON, May 12, 2022 /PRNewswire/ -- Noted architect, educator, and practitioner, Billie Tsien , architect of the Barack Obama Presidential Library , and a founding partner of New York City based studio Tod Williams Billie Tsien Architects | Partners to receive an Honorary Doctorate and deliver The Boston Architectural College's commencement speech at its graduation ceremony on Friday, May 27.

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  • BOSTON, May 12, 2022 /PRNewswire/ -- Noted architect, educator, and practitioner, Billie Tsien , architect of the Barack Obama Presidential Library , and a founding partner of New York City based studio Tod Williams Billie Tsien Architects | Partners to receive an Honorary Doctorate and deliver The Boston Architectural College's commencement speech at its graduation ceremony on Friday, May 27.
  • "It is an immense privilege to have Billie Tsien deliver the BAC's commencement address to our graduating class in-person this year," said President Mahesh Daas.
  • Her practice is committed to reflecting the values of non-profit, cultural and academic institutions toward an architecture of enduring vision.
  • In anticipation of her commencement speech, Billie Tsien reflected, "I have long admired the process of teaching at the BAC, which pairs practical experience with studio experience.

Exo Therapeutics Appoints Laura Kiessling to Scientific Advisory Board

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Tuesday, April 26, 2022
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Exo Therapeutics, Inc. , a company pioneering the discovery and development of small molecules that bind to exosites, today announced the appointment of Laura Kiessling, PhD, to the companys Scientific Advisory Board (SAB).

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  • Exo Therapeutics, Inc. , a company pioneering the discovery and development of small molecules that bind to exosites, today announced the appointment of Laura Kiessling, PhD, to the companys Scientific Advisory Board (SAB).
  • Dr. Kiesslings creativity and broad scientific expertise will be crucial as we continue to build our platform and drive new programs to the clinic.
  • Exos experienced, collaborative and dedicated team is passionate about pioneering exosite science to unlock breakthrough therapeutics.
  • Exo Therapeutics is a small molecule drug discovery and development company with a pioneering technology to address intractable pharmaceutical targets.

MasterClass Announces Class on Poetic Thinking With U.S. Poet Laureate Joy Harjo

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Thursday, January 6, 2022
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Harjo's class is now available exclusively on MasterClass , where subscribers get unlimited access to all 150+ instructors with an annual membership.

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  • Harjo's class is now available exclusively on MasterClass , where subscribers get unlimited access to all 150+ instructors with an annual membership.
  • Poet Laureate, Joy teaches poetry from a place of embodiment and spirit, rather than craft and technique," said David Rogier, founder and CEO of MasterClass.
  • Harjo pushes MasterClass members to think beyond traditional ideologies and structures of writing poetry in order to expand their imagination and be deeply rooted in their intentions.
  • Poet Laureate on the Living Nations, Living Words project, Harjo empowers members to uncover their voice and use poetic mapping to further connect their communities through writing.

Andrea M. Ghez, 2020 Nobel Prize Winner and Astrophysics Expert, Named Honorary Member of Zonta International

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Wednesday, October 6, 2021
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In 2020, she became the fourth woman to be awarded the Nobel Prize in Physics, sharing one half of the prize with Reinhard Genzel (the other half of the prize being awarded to Roger Penrose).

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  • In 2020, she became the fourth woman to be awarded the Nobel Prize in Physics, sharing one half of the prize with Reinhard Genzel (the other half of the prize being awarded to Roger Penrose).
  • "I'm delighted to become an honorary member of Zonta International," Ghez said.
  • The Zonta International Board awards lifelong International Honorary Membership to individuals who have helped to change societal attitudes about women or have improved conditions for women beyond the national level.
  • Since 1970, Zonta International has recognized 41 women for their significant contributions to advancing the status of women worldwide.

Pamela Björkman wins the 2021 Pearl Meister Greengard Prize

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Friday, September 17, 2021
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NEW YORK, Sept. 17, 2021 /PRNewswire/ -- Renowned biochemist Pamela J. Bjrkman will receive the 2021 Pearl Meister Greengard Prize , the preeminent international award recognizing outstanding women scientists.

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  • NEW YORK, Sept. 17, 2021 /PRNewswire/ -- Renowned biochemist Pamela J. Bjrkman will receive the 2021 Pearl Meister Greengard Prize , the preeminent international award recognizing outstanding women scientists.
  • "The Pearl Meister Greengard Prize shines a spotlight on extraordinary women who have made fundamental contributions to science."
  • says Michael W. Young , Richard and Jeanne Fisher Professor and Vice President of Academic Affairs at Rockefeller, Nobel Laureate, and chair of the Pearl Meister Greengard Prize selection committee.
  • Register here to attend the Pearl Meister Greengard Prize virtual ceremony and learn more about the award.