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Charles River and Related Sciences Enter Multi-Program Collaboration to Pursue AI-Enabled Drug Discovery Utilizing Logica

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Thursday, September 14, 2023
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Charles River Laboratories International, Inc. (NYSE: CRL) and Related Sciences (“RS”), a data science-driven drug discovery firm, today announced a multi-program collaboration agreement to apply Logica™ across several previously undrugged targets in the RS portfolio.

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  • Charles River Laboratories International, Inc. (NYSE: CRL) and Related Sciences (“RS”), a data science-driven drug discovery firm, today announced a multi-program collaboration agreement to apply Logica™ across several previously undrugged targets in the RS portfolio.
  • Logica is an Artificial Intelligence (AI) powered drug solution that translates biological insights into optimized assets.
  • “Partnering with the team at Related Sciences, we are excited to deploy Logica in the hunt for first-in-class therapeutics,” said Julie Frearson, PhD, Senior Vice President and Chief Scientific Officer, Charles River.
  • Logica is offered as a fully managed, risk-sharing model, with most of the client cost tied to success.

Alcorn State’s School of Agriculture and Applied Sciences awarded $1.5 million collaboration grant from USDA

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Thursday, June 29, 2023
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Lorman, Mississippi, June 29, 2023 (GLOBE NEWSWIRE) -- The School of Agriculture and Applied Sciences (SAAS) at Alcorn State University has been awarded a grant from the United States Department of Agriculture (USDA) to foster a diverse agricultural workforce.

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  • Lorman, Mississippi, June 29, 2023 (GLOBE NEWSWIRE) -- The School of Agriculture and Applied Sciences (SAAS) at Alcorn State University has been awarded a grant from the United States Department of Agriculture (USDA) to foster a diverse agricultural workforce.
  • As part of a collaboration grant with Tennessee State University, SAAS received $1.5 million for the “From Learning to Leading: Cultivating the Next Generation of Diverse Food and Agriculture Professionals Program” (NextGen).
  • “We are immensely proud of the work that our School of Agriculture and Applied Sciences continues to do to prepare our students for today’s agricultural workforce,” said Dr. Ontario Wooden, interim president of Alcorn State.
  • Of the 33 awarded projects across 24 states, only five were awarded in Tier 3 projects up to $20 million, including at least three institutions across two states.

OpenBench and Related Sciences Launch Success-Driven Collaboration

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Tuesday, June 6, 2023
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SAN FRANCISCO, June 6, 2023 /PRNewswire/ -- OpenBench, Inc., a pioneer in success-driven small molecule discovery collaborations, today announced the launch of a collaboration with Related Sciences ("RS"), a data science-driven drug discovery studio, to leverage OpenBench's structure-based machine learning platform to find novel, potent chemical hit material for an initial high value RS target.

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  • Related Sciences expands its portfolio of drug discovery approaches with OpenBench's AI-enabled screening platform.
  • SAN FRANCISCO, June 6, 2023 /PRNewswire/ -- OpenBench, Inc., a pioneer in success-driven small molecule discovery collaborations, today announced the launch of a collaboration with Related Sciences ("RS"), a data science-driven drug discovery studio, to leverage OpenBench's structure-based machine learning platform to find novel, potent chemical hit material for an initial high value RS target.
  • Dr. Brian Albrecht, Partner and Head of Drug Discovery at Related Sciences, said "We've been extremely impressed with the scientific rigor and attractive business model that OpenBench brings to the collaboration on top of its advanced AI-driven hit finding capabilities.
  • It makes for a truly great pairing with Related Sciences' portfolio-based approach to drug discovery and our own machine learning platform for target prioritization."

EQS-News: Evotec and Related Sciences expand integrated drug discovery and development partnership

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Sunday, February 12, 2023
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Evotec SE (Frankfurt Stock Exchange: EVT, MDAX/TecDAX, ISIN: DE0005664809; NASDAQ: EVO) announced today that the Company has extended and expanded its integrated multi-target drug discovery agreement with data-driven biotech creation firm, Related Sciences (“RS”), to continue to grow their joint portfolio of drug development candidates through 2030, leveraging Evotec’s industry-leading capabilities across the full R&D continuum.

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  • Evotec SE (Frankfurt Stock Exchange: EVT, MDAX/TecDAX, ISIN: DE0005664809; NASDAQ: EVO) announced today that the Company has extended and expanded its integrated multi-target drug discovery agreement with data-driven biotech creation firm, Related Sciences (“RS”), to continue to grow their joint portfolio of drug development candidates through 2030, leveraging Evotec’s industry-leading capabilities across the full R&D continuum.
  • By combining RS’ unique FacetsTM opportunity selection engine and decentralised team science model, with Evotec’s comprehensive platform of integrated drug discovery services and advanced A.I./M.L.
  • capabilities, the parties jointly progress large portfolios of related programmes from target to clinic and then share the economic value created.
  • Dr Craig Johnstone, Chief Operating Officer of Evotec, said: “We are delighted to expand and extend this unique and transformative partnership with Related Sciences.

New Publication Helps Young Black Americans Explore Career Paths in the Forest and Conservation Sector

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Tuesday, February 7, 2023
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Many Black young adults are unaware of job opportunities in the forest and conservation sector, and unfortunately this stems from many reasons.

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  • Many Black young adults are unaware of job opportunities in the forest and conservation sector, and unfortunately this stems from many reasons.
  • “With less than 3% Black American representation in forest and conservation careers, these Black hidden figures are iconic to empowering our next generation of forest and conservation professionals,” said Dr. Marcus Bernard, National President of MANRRS.
  • “When students see Black professionals in the forest and conservation sector, they see themselves!
  • On August 2, 2021, SFI entered into a formal partnership with MANRRS to ensure young Black Americans have greater opportunities for rewarding careers in the forest and conservation sector.

Adimab Provides Year-End Update on 2022 Partnership Activities

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Tuesday, January 10, 2023
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Adimab, LLC, the global leader in the discovery and optimization of fully human monoclonal and bispecific antibodies, today announced that it entered into partnership agreements with 11 new companies in 2022.

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  • Adimab, LLC, the global leader in the discovery and optimization of fully human monoclonal and bispecific antibodies, today announced that it entered into partnership agreements with 11 new companies in 2022.
  • In addition, Adimab expanded its collaborations with Biogen, Biotheus, Bristol Myers Squibb, Invivyd, Link Immunotherapeutics, Regeneron, Surface Oncology, and Werewolf.
  • In 2022, Adimab and its partners initiated discovery on 57 new therapeutic programs, bringing the total number of royalty-bearing programs commenced to over 475.
  • “Our growth in the number of therapeutic programs continues to be remarkable,” said Guy Van Meter, Chief Business Officer of Adimab.

John Deere Enters Partnership with Advantage Capital to Increase Investment in Supporting Underrepresented Entrepreneurs and Business Owners

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Monday, October 31, 2022
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"John Deere is committed to strengthening underrepresented communities and creating equitable wealth within the agriculture industry," said Wallas Wiggins, vice president of global supply management and logistics for Deere.

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  • "John Deere is committed to strengthening underrepresented communities and creating equitable wealth within the agriculture industry," said Wallas Wiggins, vice president of global supply management and logistics for Deere.
  • "This announcement supports our company's history of advocating forand investing inopportunities that advance social and economic change.
  • John Deere has placed a robust emphasis in working with partners across the country to create equitable opportunities for communities previously under engaged.
  • Advantage Capital provides financing to established and emerging companies located in communities underserved by conventional sources of capital.

Land O'Lakes, Inc. Project Aimed at Scaling Production and Addressing Equity in Climate-Smart Farming Selected by USDA in Historic Funding for Climate-Smart Commodities

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Thursday, September 15, 2022
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ARDEN HILLS, Minn., Sept. 15, 2022 /PRNewswire/ -- Truterra, LLC, the sustainability business of Land O'Lakes, Inc., one of America's largest farmer-owned cooperatives, and American Farmland Trust (AFT), a nonprofit focused on farmland protection and stewardship, along with additional industry, non-profit and food and agriculture company grant partners and supporters, today announced their successful bid for the U.S. Department of Agriculture's (USDA) Partnerships for Climate-Smart Commodities.  

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  • "Through Partnerships for Climate-Smart Commodities, USDA is delivering on our promise to build and expand market opportunities for American agriculture and be global leaders in climate-smart agricultural production," said Agriculture Secretary Tom Vilsack.
  • Grant partners will deploy existing digital infrastructure, including the Truterra sustainability tool, to aid in measuring impact and supporting validation and quantification processes.
  • The pilot project will use initial funding from USDA and matching funds from grant partners to help incentivize practice changes.
  • With 2021 annual sales of $16 billion, Land O'Lakes is one of the nation's largest cooperatives, ranking 232 on the Fortune 500.

DGAP-News: Evotec SE fiscal year 2021 results: 'Setting the Pace' on the data-driven R&D Autobahn to Cures

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Tuesday, April 12, 2022
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"Partnered" are funded projects and are mainly run at the ID Lyon site, which was acquired in 2018.

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  • "Partnered" are funded projects and are mainly run at the ID Lyon site, which was acquired in 2018.
  • With the liquidity increase following Evotec's own public offering on NASDAQ, the net debt ratio at 31 December 2021 (excl.
  • In October of 2021, Exscientia Ltd., in which Evotec has a significant stake, successfully completed an IPO on NASDAQ.
  • Revenues, Unpartnered R&D expenses, and adjusted EBITDA remain the financial key performance indicators of the Evotec Group.

 AGCO Agriculture Foundation and MANRRS Announce a Three-Year Partnership to Advance Minority Representation in the Agricultural Industry

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Tuesday, November 30, 2021
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The goal is to increase diversity and promote the agricultural industry as a viable career.

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  • The goal is to increase diversity and promote the agricultural industry as a viable career.
  • AGCO Agriculture Foundation is committed to working to address the diversity gap in the U.S. agricultural industry, said Metti Richenhagen, Director, AGCO Agriculture Foundation.
  • Our partnership with MANRRS enables a diverse group of young agricultural enthusiasts to gain knowledge, skills, and professional experience within high-demand areas of our industry.
  • The AGCO Agriculture Foundation (AAF), initiated by AGCO Corporation (NYSE: AGCO) in 2018, is a private foundation with the vision to prevent and relieve hunger.