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HILL FARRER & BURRILL'S JULIA BIRKEL NAMED TOP LEADER IN DIVERSITY, EQUITY, INCLUSION & ACCESSIBILTY

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Wednesday, December 6, 2023

LOS ANGELES, Dec. 6, 2023 /PRNewswire/ -- Hill, Farrer & Burrill LLP announced today that Partner Julia Birkel has been recognized by Los Angeles Times as a top leader in Diversity, Equity, Inclusion and Accessibility Magazine.

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  • LOS ANGELES, Dec. 6, 2023 /PRNewswire/ -- Hill, Farrer & Burrill LLP announced today that Partner Julia Birkel has been recognized by Los Angeles Times as a top leader in Diversity, Equity, Inclusion and Accessibility Magazine.
  • More awareness, transparency and effort are needed to drive change and instill a sense of acceptance among the workforce across America."
  • Birkel also serves as chair of the firm's Diversity and Inclusion Committee, demonstrating her dedication to fostering diversity within her profession.
  • Hill, Farrer & Burill LLP is a California based law firm that commits to professional excellence, quality of service and client loyalty.

NAIC Welcomes Kathlika Fontes and Ivelisse Rodriguez Simon to its Board of Directors

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Wednesday, November 29, 2023

WASHINGTON, Nov. 29, 2023 /PRNewswire/ -- The National Association of Investment Companies (NAIC), the largest network of diverse-owned alternative investment firms, announced that industry veterans Kathlika Fontes and Ivelisse Rodriguez Simon were elected to its Board of Directors.

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  • WASHINGTON, Nov. 29, 2023 /PRNewswire/ -- The National Association of Investment Companies (NAIC), the largest network of diverse-owned alternative investment firms, announced that industry veterans Kathlika Fontes and Ivelisse Rodriguez Simon were elected to its Board of Directors.
  • Fontes is Director of Investor Relations for Grain Management, LLC, a leading private investment firm focusing on communications infrastructure and technology companies.
  • She is responsible for developing and maintaining relationships with Limited Partners and their advisors and leading capital development processes.
  • "I am excited to welcome Ivelisse and Kathlika to the Board of Directors.

Tampa Bay Defense Alliance and Airlift/Tanker Association to Present Tampa Bay Trophy to Mary Graham from Joint Base Charleston

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Wednesday, November 8, 2023

TAMPA, Fla., Nov. 8, 2023 /PRNewswire/ -- Tampa Bay Defense Alliance (TBDA) President Maj. Gen. Lawrence M. Martin Jr., USAF (Ret) and Airlift/Tanker Association (A/TA) Chairman (Ret) Gen. Carlton D. Everhart II, USAF (Ret) announced today Mary Graham from Joint Base Charleston, SC as the recipient of the 2023 Tampa Bay Trophy.

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  • TAMPA, Fla., Nov. 8, 2023 /PRNewswire/ -- Tampa Bay Defense Alliance (TBDA) President Maj. Gen. Lawrence M. Martin Jr., USAF (Ret) and Airlift/Tanker Association (A/TA) Chairman (Ret) Gen. Carlton D. Everhart II, USAF (Ret) announced today Mary Graham from Joint Base Charleston, SC as the recipient of the 2023 Tampa Bay Trophy.
  • The Tampa Bay Defense Alliance is proud to join the Airlift Tanker Association each year to honor a deserving community leader.
  • "We are thrilled to hear that Mary Graham is the recipient of the Tampa Bay Trophy," said Col. Michael Freeman, 628th Air Base Wing commander.
  • "The Airlift/Tanker Association proudly partners with the Tampa Bay Defense Alliance as together we honor our outstanding air mobility civic leader each year with the Tampa Bay Trophy.

Vaxcyte Reports Third Quarter 2023 Financial Results and Provides Business Update

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Monday, November 6, 2023

-- $1.4 Billion in Cash, Cash Equivalents and Investments as of September 30, 2023 --

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  • Initiation of the Phase 1/2 study in the fourth quarter of 2023.
  • Cash Position: Cash, cash equivalents and investments were $1,434.2 million as of September 30, 2023, compared to $957.9 million as of December 31, 2022.
  • The increase was due primarily to higher personnel-related expenses related to the growth in G&A employees as the Company continues to scale.
  • Net Loss: For the three months ended September 30, 2023, net loss was $92.7 million, compared to $57.9 million for the same period in 2022.

CRISPR Therapeutics Trading Halted Today; FDA Advisory Committee to Review Biologics License Application (BLA) for Exagamglogene Autotemcel (exa-cel) in Sickle Cell Disease (SCD)

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Tuesday, October 31, 2023

The U.S. Food and Drug Administration’s (FDA) Cellular, Tissue, and Gene Therapies Advisory Committee is meeting today to review the Biologics License Application (BLA) for exagamglogene autotemcel (exa-cel) for the treatment of sickle cell disease (SCD) in people ages 12 and older with recurrent vaso-occlusive crises.

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  • The U.S. Food and Drug Administration’s (FDA) Cellular, Tissue, and Gene Therapies Advisory Committee is meeting today to review the Biologics License Application (BLA) for exagamglogene autotemcel (exa-cel) for the treatment of sickle cell disease (SCD) in people ages 12 and older with recurrent vaso-occlusive crises.
  • The Advisory Committee meeting is scheduled for 9:00 AM ET.
  • The briefing materials can be found on the FDA website HERE .
  • The Prescription Drug User Fee Act date for completion of the review of the BLA for exa-cel for SCD is December 8, 2023.

Smart Catch™ Program Joins Where Food Comes From, Expanding its Commitment to Sustainability

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Monday, October 30, 2023

This transition to WFCF marks a significant milestone in the program's evolution, geared towards reinforcing transparency and sustainability in seafood supply chains.

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  • This transition to WFCF marks a significant milestone in the program's evolution, geared towards reinforcing transparency and sustainability in seafood supply chains.
  • We are committed to carrying the Smart Catch legacy forward and making a significant impact on seafood supply chains around the world."
  • "The transfer of the Smart Catch program to Where Food Comes From marks an exciting milestone in our journey.
  • We're proud to see Smart Catch continue to flourish under the stewardship of an organization committed to sustainable food sourcing.

Duchenne Muscular Dystrophy Added to New York State's Newborn Screening Panel

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Wednesday, October 25, 2023

WASHINGTON, Oct. 25, 2023 /PRNewswire/ -- In a monumental stride towards improving the lives of children affected by Duchenne muscular dystrophy (Duchenne), Parent Project Muscular Dystrophy (PPMD) proudly announces that Governor Hochul of New York State (NYS) has signed bill S6814/A5042, making Duchenne newborn screening mandatory for all babies born in the state. This remarkable milestone comes after years of dedicated advocacy by PPMD, in collaboration with partners and families, to break down barriers to treatment and care for the Duchenne community.

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  • Another Duchenne Newborn Screening win—every baby born in New York State to be screened for Duchenne muscular dystrophy!
  • WASHINGTON, Oct. 25, 2023 /PRNewswire/ -- In a monumental stride towards improving the lives of children affected by Duchenne muscular dystrophy (Duchenne), Parent Project Muscular Dystrophy (PPMD) proudly announces that Governor Hochul of New York State (NYS) has signed bill S6814/A5042, making Duchenne newborn screening mandatory for all babies born in the state.
  • New York State has paved the path in advancing Duchenne newborn screening, notably through a pilot program carried out from 2019 to 2021.
  • New York State is now the second state, after Ohio, to mandate newborn screening for Duchenne.

Appointment of Professor Teo Forcht Dagi to Scientific Advisory Board and Advisory Committee

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Thursday, October 19, 2023

Professor Dagi’s decision to join the Scientific Advisory Board stems from his profound belief in the regenerative potential of exosomes for neurological diseases.

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  • Professor Dagi’s decision to join the Scientific Advisory Board stems from his profound belief in the regenerative potential of exosomes for neurological diseases.
  • According to Professor Dagi, “The problem of neural regeneration and recovery from neurological injury is one of the most difficult and pressing unresolved problems in medicine.
  • Our heartfelt condolences go out to families with lost or missing loved ones.
  • We extend sincere appreciation to our investors and partners for their continued warm support.

Opportunity to Apply for Appointment to the Citizens Coinage Advisory Committee as a Member Specifically Qualified in Numismatics

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Wednesday, October 18, 2023

Washington, DC, Oct. 18, 2023 (GLOBE NEWSWIRE) -- The United States Mint is seeking applicants for an appointment to the Citizens Coinage Advisory Committee (CCAC) as the member specially qualified to serve on the Advisory Committee by virtue of their education, training, or experience in numismatics.

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  • Washington, DC, Oct. 18, 2023 (GLOBE NEWSWIRE) -- The United States Mint is seeking applicants for an appointment to the Citizens Coinage Advisory Committee (CCAC) as the member specially qualified to serve on the Advisory Committee by virtue of their education, training, or experience in numismatics.
  • The deadline to email submissions is no later than 5 p.m. (ET) on Monday, December 11, 2023.
  • The United States Mint will review all applications and forward recommendations to the Secretary of the Treasury for consideration.
  • CCAC members are Special Government Employees and are therefore subject to various applicable conflict of interest laws and ethics regulations.

DHSS launches interactive statewide flu dashboard

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Friday, October 13, 2023

It is available as an interactive online dashboard , launched today.

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  • It is available as an interactive online dashboard , launched today.
  • The first week of this official flu season, Oct. 1-7, showed low flu activity with 125 laboratory-confirmed cases of influenza A and B reported statewide.
  • The dashboard streamlines the previous weekly flu reports , which DHSS has produced for many years during each official flu season (October through mid-May).
  • “This dashboard is another example of our continued commitment to modernizing the data we collect, analyze and share with Missourians,” said DHSS Director Paula F. Nickelson.