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Gwangju Institute of Science and Technology Researchers Correlate Arctic Warming to Extreme Winter Weather in Midlatitude and its Future

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Thursday, April 6, 2023

GWANGJU, South Korea, April 6, 2023 /PRNewswire/ -- Pictures of melting glaciers and stranded polar bears on shrinking sea ice in the Arctic are perhaps the most striking images that have been used to highlights the effects of global warming. However, they do not convey the full extent of the consequences of warmer Arctic. In recent years, there has been growing recognition of the Arctic's role in driving extreme weather events in other parts of the world. While the Arctic has been warming at a rate twice as fast as the global average, winters in the midlatitude regions have experienced colder and more severe weather events. For instance, the winter of 2022-2023 saw record-breaking cold temperatures and snowfall in Japan, China, and Korea. Similarly, many parts of Eurasia and North America have experienced severe cold snaps, with heavy snowfall and prolonged periods of sub-zero temperatures.

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  • In recent years, there has been growing recognition of the Arctic's role in driving extreme weather events in other parts of the world.
  • While the Arctic has been warming at a rate twice as fast as the global average, winters in the midlatitude regions have experienced colder and more severe weather events.
  • For instance, the winter of 2022-2023 saw record-breaking cold temperatures and snowfall in Japan, China, and Korea.
  • They observed that lower winter temperatures in East Asia and North America are usually accompanied by warmer Arctic Sea temperatures.

NASA Observes Day of Remembrance Ahead of Columbia 20th Anniversary

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Friday, January 20, 2023

This year's NASA Day of Remembrance precedes the 20th anniversary of the Columbia accident on Wednesday, Feb. 1.

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  • This year's NASA Day of Remembrance precedes the 20th anniversary of the Columbia accident on Wednesday, Feb. 1.
  • The town hall will stream live on NASA TV, the NASA app , and the agency's website .
  • "NASA's Day of Remembrance is about pausing, remembering, and uplifting the legacies of the NASA family who gave their lives to advance the cause of discovery.
  • Additional various agency centers also will hold observances for NASA Day of Remembrance.

EQS-News: Adrenomed appoints Dr. Stephan Witte as Chief Medical Officer

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Thursday, February 2, 2023

Hennigsdorf/Berlin (Germany), February 1, 2023 – Adrenomed AG, the vascular integrity company, today announced the appointment of Dr. Stephan Witte as Chief Medical Officer (CMO) of Adrenomed.

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  • Hennigsdorf/Berlin (Germany), February 1, 2023 – Adrenomed AG, the vascular integrity company, today announced the appointment of Dr. Stephan Witte as Chief Medical Officer (CMO) of Adrenomed.
  • Dr. Stephan Witte is a drug development professional with over 20 years of experience in clinical development and a strong disease expertise in sepsis and septic shock.
  • “I am delighted to welcome Stephan to the Adrenomed team.
  • Here, Stephan Witte was responsible for the clinical development and regulatory interactions for Inotrem’s lead compound in the indication of septic shock.

Massimo Ponzellini Joins Helbiz’s Board of Directors

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Monday, December 19, 2022

Helbiz (NASDAQ:HLBZ), today announced Massimo Ponzellini, who has been Founding Member of the European Bank for Reconstruction and Development (EBRD) and Vice President and Managing Director for Credit and Finance at the European Investment Bank (EIB), has been elected to Helbiz’s board of directors.

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  • Helbiz (NASDAQ:HLBZ), today announced Massimo Ponzellini, who has been Founding Member of the European Bank for Reconstruction and Development (EBRD) and Vice President and Managing Director for Credit and Finance at the European Investment Bank (EIB), has been elected to Helbiz’s board of directors.
  • Ponzellini will bring decades of experience in corporate leadership, government relations, and a long track record of leading innovative and diverse teams around the world.
  • “We’re excited to welcome him to Helbiz’s board of directors, and I know that all of us will benefit from his leadership and extensive expertise.”
    “I’ve long shared Helbiz’s belief that technology has the potential to improve lives and create more interconnected communities,” said Massimo Ponzellini.
  • Amongst other achievements Massimo Ponzellini was a Director of the Teatro alla Scala Foundation in Milan, a member of the Executive Committee and Board of Directors of the European Institute of Oncology (IO), a member of the Assonime Board.

More Than 350 Latin American Doctors Take Part in the Region's Second Ferrer Summit

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Monday, October 24, 2022

With the participation of more than 350 specialist doctors from Latin American countries such as Panama, Guatemala, El Salvador, Nicaragua, Honduras, the Dominican Republic, Colombia, Bolivia, Chile, Paraguay, Peru, Mexico, Costa Rica, and Argentina, the second LatAm Ferrer Summit was held in Panama.

Key Points: 
  • With the participation of more than 350 specialist doctors from Latin American countries such as Panama, Guatemala, El Salvador, Nicaragua, Honduras, the Dominican Republic, Colombia, Bolivia, Chile, Paraguay, Peru, Mexico, Costa Rica, and Argentina, the second LatAm Ferrer Summit was held in Panama.
  • Over two days, the specialists had the opportunity to attend presentations on the latest scientific advances in these four therapeutic areas.
  • Under this Treedom project that Ferrer is partnering, so far more than 3 million trees have been planted in Africa, South America and Asia.
  • We empower and support these professionals in their learning and wellbeing so that they feel proud to work in our company.

Juice Americas' J+ BOOSTER 2 Named 2022 Green Good Design Award Winner

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Tuesday, August 16, 2022

ST. PETERSBURG, Fla., Aug. 16, 2022 /PRNewswire/ -- Juice Americas Inc., the U.S. subsidiary of Swiss-based Juice Technology AG – the market leader in portable chargers for electric vehicles (EVs), today announced that its J+ BOOSTER 2 has received a 2022 Green Good Design® award, in the Green Product category, from the European Center for Architecture Art Design and Urban Studies and The Chicago Athenaeum: Museum of Architecture and Design. The award, in its 14th year, identifies and emphasizes the world's most important examples of sustainable and ecological design.

Key Points: 
  • The award, in its 14th year, identifies and emphasizes the world's most important examples of sustainable and ecological design.
  • We are honored to have the J+ BOOSTER 2 design recognized by the Green Good Design program."
  • The original Good Design program, founded in Chicago in 1950, remains the oldest and most important design awards program worldwide.
  • For the 2022 program, the Green Good Design awards program received hundreds of submissions from around the world.

Ukraine House Davos to Open May 23 - 25 in Switzerland

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Saturday, May 21, 2022

KYIV, Ukraine, May 21, 2022 /PRNewswire/ -- President of Ukraine Volodymyr Zelenskyy and First Lady Olena Zelenska will headline this year's Ukraine House Davos alongside the World Economic Forum's annual meeting next week, appearing virtually from Ukraine.

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  • KYIV, Ukraine, May 21, 2022 /PRNewswire/ -- President of Ukraine Volodymyr Zelenskyy and First Lady Olena Zelenska will headline this year's Ukraine House Davos alongside the World Economic Forum's annual meeting next week, appearing virtually from Ukraine.
  • They will gather in Davos, Switzerland, to stand with Ukraine and its courageous people as they defend their sovereignty and freedom.
  • Thanks to the generosity of the Davos community, which graciously provided a venue and services at no charge, Ukraine House Davos returns in 2022, for its fourth year alongside the World Economic Forum.
  • Centrally located atPromenade 63 in Davos, Switzerland, Ukraine House Davos will open its doors on Monday May 23rd at 12:00 pm through 10 pm on Wednesday May 25th.

Ukraine House Davos to Open May 23 - 25 in Switzerland

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Saturday, May 21, 2022

KYIV, Ukraine, May 21, 2022 /PRNewswire/ -- President of Ukraine Volodymyr Zelenskyy and First Lady Olena Zelenska will headline this year's Ukraine House Davos alongside the World Economic Forum's annual meeting next week, appearing virtually from Ukraine.

Key Points: 
  • KYIV, Ukraine, May 21, 2022 /PRNewswire/ -- President of Ukraine Volodymyr Zelenskyy and First Lady Olena Zelenska will headline this year's Ukraine House Davos alongside the World Economic Forum's annual meeting next week, appearing virtually from Ukraine.
  • They will gather in Davos, Switzerland, to stand with Ukraine and its courageous people as they defend their sovereignty and freedom.
  • Thanks to the generosity of the Davos community, which graciously provided a venue and services at no charge, Ukraine House Davos returns in 2022, for its fourth year alongside the World Economic Forum.
  • Centrally located atPromenade 63 in Davos, Switzerland, Ukraine House Davos will open its doors on Monday May 23rd at 12:00 pm through 10 pm on Wednesday May 25th.

Catalent Launches UpTempo Virtuoso™ AAV Platform to Reduce Gene Therapy Development Time and Accelerate Path to Clinic

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Monday, May 16, 2022

SOMERSET, N.J., May 16, 2022 /PRNewswire-PRWeb/ -- Catalent, the global leader in enabling biopharma, cell, gene and consumer health partners to optimize development, launch, and supply of better patient treatments across multiple modalities, today introduced its new, UpTempo Virtuoso™ platform process for the development and CGMP manufacturing of adeno-associated viral (AAV) vectors. The UpTempo Virtuoso platform standardizes and streamlines many time-consuming steps in AAV manufacturing to significantly reduce the timeline from gene to clinic and enable rapid first-in-human clinical evaluation.

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  • The UpTempo Virtuoso platform standardizes and streamlines many time-consuming steps in AAV manufacturing to significantly reduce the timeline from gene to clinic and enable rapid first-in-human clinical evaluation.
  • The UpTempo Virtuoso platform standardizes and streamlines many time-consuming steps in AAV manufacturing to significantly reduce the timeline from gene to clinic and enable rapid first-in-human clinical evaluation.
  • Catalent Cell & Gene Therapy is an industry-leading technology, development, and manufacturing partner for advanced therapeutics.
  • An experienced and innovative partner, Catalent Cell & Gene Therapy has a global network of dedicated development, clinical and commercial manufacturing facilities for small- and large-scale programs.

NASA Pays Tribute to Fallen Heroes with Day of Remembrance

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Monday, January 24, 2022

This year's NASA Day of Remembrance also marks 55 years since the Apollo 1 tragedy.

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  • This year's NASA Day of Remembrance also marks 55 years since the Apollo 1 tragedy.
  • The panel will air live on NASA Television, the agency's website , and the NASA app beginning at 3:30 p.m. EST.
  • Various NASA centers also will hold observances for NASA Day of Remembrance.
  • The agency also is paying tribute to its fallen astronauts with special online content, which will be updated on Day of Remembrance, at:
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