Socioeconomics

Legacy's Research Team Announces Publication of 9th paper

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Monday, March 25, 2024

NEW YORK, March 25, 2024 /PRNewswire/ -- As part of Legacy's ongoing initiative to advance the field of male fertility, the team is proud to announce its 9th publication, to be published in the upcoming volume of the Journal of Urology. The paper covers the correlation between socioeconomic status and male fertility, revealing concerning trends that demand attention and additional research.

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  • The paper covers the correlation between socioeconomic status and male fertility, revealing concerning trends that demand attention and additional research.
  • These initiatives include supporting external research with funding, most recently to Dr. Russ Hauser at Harvard University.
  • It includes grant giving, most recently by funding the ASRM Legacy Grant, which in 2023 was awarded to Dr. Audrey Gaskins.
  • "On top of that, their continued research initiatives have been critical in advancing the field and have helped us better understand the evolving nuances of male fertility."

Ecopetrol informs appointments in senior management and legal representation

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Monday, October 2, 2023

He has over thirty years of experience in the legal advisory profession and in managerial and strategic public positions in oil & gas, telecommunications, drinking water, and sanitation companies.

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  • He has over thirty years of experience in the legal advisory profession and in managerial and strategic public positions in oil & gas, telecommunications, drinking water, and sanitation companies.
  • From 2017 until assuming this vice presidency, he was Manager of Legal Management in the Legal Vice Presidency of Ecopetrol S.A.
    Sandra Lucía Rodríguez Rojas as Vice President of Sustainable Development effective from October 20, 2023.
  • Luis Carlos Plata Prince, Attorney of the Judicial and Extrajudicial Management, as the alternate legal representative for judicial and extrajudicial matters.
  • Aldemar Alfonso Mejía Prado, Planning and Procurement Manager, as the alternate legal representative for the procurement of goods and services.

G Mining Ventures Publishes the Inaugural ESG Report and Appoints Vice President of Sustainability

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Tuesday, June 20, 2023

In conjunction with the release of the ESG Report, GMIN is pleased to announce the internal promotion of Eduardo Leão to Vice President, Sustainability.

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  • In conjunction with the release of the ESG Report, GMIN is pleased to announce the internal promotion of Eduardo Leão to Vice President, Sustainability.
  • Louis-Pierre Gignac, President & Chief Executive Officer, commented: "I am excited to present our inaugural ESG Report and welcome Eduardo Leão in his new role as Vice President, Sustainability for G Mining Ventures.
  • Our inaugural ESG Report showcases the progress we have made so far and provides direction on planned initiatives for the future.
  • In conjunction with the release of the ESG Report, GMIN is pleased to announce the internal promotion of Eduardo Leão to Vice President, Sustainability.

Research supported by Royal Commission for AlUla provides new insights into huge, ancient animal traps known as 'kites'

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Monday, October 24, 2022

Dr Remy Crassard, a leading expert on desert kites, notes that they are some of the largest ancient structures of their era.

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  • Dr Remy Crassard, a leading expert on desert kites, notes that they are some of the largest ancient structures of their era.
  • Kites may have led to hunting well beyond subsistence levels, related to "an increase in symbolic behaviour related to food production and social organisation".
  • That hub, the Kingdoms Institute, is currently active as a research organization, with plans to open a physical presence at AlUla by 2030.
  • The RCU-sponsored research in and around AlUla is adding to the knowledge base that will inform the Kingdoms Institute.

50% of Canadians who struggle with food insecurity have a disability. We must act.

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Wednesday, September 21, 2022

In Canada, one of the world's wealthiest countries, almost six million people struggle to access sufficient food.

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  • In Canada, one of the world's wealthiest countries, almost six million people struggle to access sufficient food.
  • Fifty per cent (50%) of people in Canada experiencing food insecurity have a disability 1.
  • Through the creation of the Canada Disability Benefit, addressing the injustice of food insecurity among people with disabilities is within our reach as a nation.
  • The Maple Leaf Centre for Food Security ("the Centre") is a registered charity committed to working collaboratively to reduce food insecurity in Canada by 50% by 2030.

New Data From Phase III HAVEN 6 Study Reinforce Favorable Safety and Efficacy Profile of Genentech’s Hemlibra (emicizumab-kxwh) in People With Moderate or Mild Hemophilia A

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Monday, July 11, 2022

The data presented at ISTH this year underscore Genentechs commitment to addressing gaps in care for hemophilia A, thereby ensuring that broader populations can potentially benefit from Hemlibra.

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  • The data presented at ISTH this year underscore Genentechs commitment to addressing gaps in care for hemophilia A, thereby ensuring that broader populations can potentially benefit from Hemlibra.
  • In addition to HAVEN 6, data from the CHESS II (Cost of Haemophilia across Europe: a Socioeconomic Survey-II) and CHESS PAEDs studies will also be presented at ISTH 2022.
  • These data show most adults with moderate or mild hemophilia A and more than half of children with moderate hemophilia A may not receive preventative treatments.
  • HAVEN 6 is a Phase III, multicenter, open-label, single-arm study evaluating the safety, efficacy, pharmacokinetics and pharmacodynamics of Hemlibra in people with moderate or mild hamophilia A without factor VIII inhibitors.

ApiJect Announces Ed Kelley, PhD, as Chief Global Health Officer for ApiJect Systems and Affiliated Organizations

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Wednesday, March 30, 2022

STAMFORD, Conn., March 30, 2022 /PRNewswire/ -- ApiJect Systems, Corp., a medical technology public-benefit corporation providing a platform that enables pharmaceutical and biotech companies to efficiently fill-finish their injectable medicines in prefilled delivery systems, has announced that Edward Kelley, PhD, has joined the company as Chief Global Health Officer for ApiJect and as a leader of its related organizations, ApiLabs and the ApiJect Global Initiative.

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  • Dr. Kelley also serves as the Chief Global Health Officer of ApiLabs, an ApiJect sister company that performs ground-level R&D on new, scalable medical devices created on the ApiJect Platform.
  • Marc Koska OBE, inventor of the widely-used K1 auto-disable syringe and co-founder of ApiJect, serves as the lead designer at ApiLabs.
  • In welcoming Dr. Kelley, ApiJect Chairman Jay Walker stated, "Ed Kelley is among the world's most accomplished leaders in public health.
  • His knowledge of global health, plus his passion and commitment adds to the capability of the ApiJect organization.

ApiJect Announces Ed Kelley, PhD, as Chief Global Health Officer for ApiJect Systems and Affiliated Organizations

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Wednesday, March 30, 2022

STAMFORD, Conn., March 30, 2022 /PRNewswire/ -- ApiJect Systems, Corp., a medical technology public-benefit corporation providing a platform that enables pharmaceutical and biotech companies to efficiently fill-finish their injectable medicines in prefilled delivery systems, has announced that Edward Kelley, PhD, has joined the company as Chief Global Health Officer for ApiJect and as a leader of its related organizations, ApiLabs and the ApiJect Global Initiative.

Key Points: 
  • Dr. Kelley also serves as the Chief Global Health Officer of ApiLabs, an ApiJect sister company that performs ground-level R&D on new, scalable medical devices created on the ApiJect Platform.
  • Marc Koska OBE, inventor of the widely-used K1 auto-disable syringe and co-founder of ApiJect, serves as the lead designer at ApiLabs.
  • In welcoming Dr. Kelley, ApiJect Chairman Jay Walker stated, "Ed Kelley is among the world's most accomplished leaders in public health.
  • His knowledge of global health, plus his passion and commitment adds to the capability of the ApiJect organization.

Arab African Council on Socioeconomic Development (AACSED) Chairman Enters into a joint venture with Diplomatic Trade Ltd. (USA) in support regional Commercial Aspirations of the parties related to Hydrogen and renewable energy projects

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Monday, February 14, 2022

London, Feb. 14, 2022 (GLOBE NEWSWIRE) -- Today AACSED Chairman Dr Mohamed Zayed PhD and Executive Council Member Mr. Benjamin Ballout also the Chairman of Diplomatic Trade a New York Based intergovernmental and commercial Lobby firm - issued an official statement that:

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  • London, Feb. 14, 2022 (GLOBE NEWSWIRE) -- Today AACSED Chairman Dr Mohamed Zayed PhD and Executive Council Member Mr. Benjamin Ballout also the Chairman of Diplomatic Trade a New York Based intergovernmental and commercial Lobby firm - issued an official statement that:
    The Arab African Council on Socioeconomic Development (AACSED) has entered into a joint venture with Diplomatic Trade Ltd. (USA) this being in support of Commercial Aspirations of the parties related to Hydrogen and Renewable Energy in the Gulf/MENA Region
    Dr Zayed and Mr. Ballout Stated that they are pleased to cooperate with notable Arab Business, Government and Commercial Personalities and are pleased to have invited Siemens Gamesa into the concept of support for new Hydrogen/renewable energy policies in the Gulf Mena Region
    Technical, Financial and Logistic value including any investment funds will be the responsibility of Diplomatic Trade and/or any of the committee members, of the AACSED where available, or useful and its further noted, that Siemens Gamesa is ONLY, invited as our Selected / appointed OEM provider, (Original Equipment Manufacturer) and EPC contractor partner, in the constellation of our important holistic syndicate, supporting the main directives of Hydrogen production, in the Gulf Mena region Countries, in order to achieve the mutual aspirations of these countries and our groups, commercial interests
    Diplomatic Trade is A Registered Lobby in New York Mr. Ballout, is a skilled Lobby for several governments, including the Vatican and Libya and maintains a vast array of financial service associates, investors and others, within his network
    The value of the Hydrogen program(s) and Solar Driven electrolysis technologies, exceed Several Billion USD over the course of 5 years and Diplomatic trade is fully able, to bring the required funds and investment where needed, under the proper conditions and against normal off take agreements with the end user governments and/or companies and Siemens Gamesa (who is already active in the Region Independently) is our best selection, for the highest quality technology, to realize our success together, under the assumption, of a conducive environment, legislatively, supportive of the metrics and investment parameters needed, as well as access and permissions needed (approvals and otherwise)
    While no final contracts have been signed, our initial proposal has been accepted in principle according to our Liaison Dr Hanan Taher, in the Gulf Mena Region with respect to Egypt and we look forward to expanding on this excellent news, from her office moving forward, at the most rapid pace, in support of all stakeholders - As matters progress, we will inform the public, with expanded press and media coverage
    The Arab African Council on Socioeconomic Development is a regional counsel of retired diplomats, experts and functionaries who give guidance to Governments and Commercial Private Sector on matters of Economics technology and other issues Diplomatic Trade is an expert Lobby and commercial development firm supporting international files and Siemens Gamesa is an international energy Giant with the best Technology in the Hydrogen/Solar Renewable energy Space as OEM and EPC Experts

The Arab African Council on Socioeconomic Development (AACSED) Chairman Enters into a joint venture with the Ukraine Arab Counsel in support of Intergovernmental and Commercial Aspirations of the parties

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Tuesday, February 8, 2022

London, Feb. 08, 2022 (GLOBE NEWSWIRE) -- Today AACSED Chairman Dr Mohamed Zayed PhD and Executive Council Member Mr. Benjamin Ballout also the Chairman of Diplomatic Trade a New York Based intergovernmental and commercial Lobby firm - issued an official statement that:

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  • London, Feb. 08, 2022 (GLOBE NEWSWIRE) -- Today AACSED Chairman Dr Mohamed Zayed PhD and Executive Council Member Mr. Benjamin Ballout also the Chairman of Diplomatic Trade a New York Based intergovernmental and commercial Lobby firm - issued an official statement that:
    The Arab African Council on Socioeconomic Development (AACSED) has entered into a joint venture with the Ukraine Arab Cooperation Counsel and Diplomatic Trade Ltd. (USA) this being in support of Intergovernmental / Commercial Aspirations of the parties
    Dr Zayed and Mr. Ballout Stated that they are pleased to cooperate with the Ukraine Arab Cooperation Council a regional NGO supported by notable Arab Business, Government and Commercial Personalities.
  • The Ukraine Arab Cooperation Council mission is to support the Aerospace Industry of Ukraine and the Arab Region with technical, Financial and Logistic value in order to achieve the mutual aspirations of the countries national and commercial Space Programs including joint cooperation between countries and commercial parties as to Technology and Logistic Access for Rocket Launch and other facilities.
  • Diplomatic Trade is A Registered Lobby in New York - for Ukraine Government previously and will currently support the Ukraine Arab Cooperation Council in the mutual ambitions of the Government of Ukraine as well as their Cooperation Council aspirations in regard to the activities mentioned Mr. Ballout is a skilled Lobby for several governments including the Vatican and Libya.
  • The Arab African Council on Socioeconomic Development is a regional counsel of retired diplomats, experts and functionaries who give guidance to Governments and Commercial Private Sector on matters of Economics technology and other issues.