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Celularity CEO to Present Keynote Address at 2024 Society for Brain Mapping and Therapeutics Annual World Congress

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Tuesday, March 12, 2024

FLORHAM PARK, N.J., March 12, 2024 (GLOBE NEWSWIRE) -- Celularity Inc. (NASDAQ: CELU) (“Celularity” or the “Company”), a biotechnology company developing placental-derived allogeneic cell therapies and biomaterial products, announced today that the Company’s Founder and CEO, Dr. Robert Hariri, M.D., Ph.D., will present the keynote lecture at the Society for Brain Mapping and Therapeutics (SBMT) Annual World Congress on March 16, 2024.

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  • FLORHAM PARK, N.J., March 12, 2024 (GLOBE NEWSWIRE) -- Celularity Inc. (NASDAQ: CELU) (“Celularity” or the “Company”), a biotechnology company developing placental-derived allogeneic cell therapies and biomaterial products, announced today that the Company’s Founder and CEO, Dr. Robert Hariri, M.D., Ph.D., will present the keynote lecture at the Society for Brain Mapping and Therapeutics (SBMT) Annual World Congress on March 16, 2024.
  • Dr. Hariri’s keynote, titled, “Future of Cell and Immunotherapy – Cancer to Neurodegenerative Disorders,” will address cellular immunotherapy’s broad applications beyond cancer, including its potential use in neuroinflammatory and degenerative conditions, such as multiple sclerosis and Parkinson’s disease.
  • Celularity is advancing innovative cellular therapeutics to treat a range of diseases, including neurologic diseases from brain cancer to age-related cognitive decline.
  • SBMT’s 21st Annual World Congress will take place in Los Angeles, Calif., on March 14 through 17, 2024.

Equinor Establishes Major Union Partnership for New York’s First Offshore Wind Hub

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Wednesday, March 27, 2024

The revitalized SBMT will play a key role in Equinor’s development of the Empire Wind offshore wind project as a staging and assembly site and as a home for the project’s operations and maintenance base.

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  • The revitalized SBMT will play a key role in Equinor’s development of the Empire Wind offshore wind project as a staging and assembly site and as a home for the project’s operations and maintenance base.
  • This first-of-its-kind PLA for Equinor is a commitment to building SBMT responsibly with the help of New York’s highly skilled union construction workforce.
  • “As the hub for Empire Wind, SBMT will play a transformational role in the development of the offshore wind industry and deliver more than renewable energy generated off New York’s shores.
  • The local union affiliates represent approximately 100,000 union construction workers in the New York City region.

Deputy Minister of Ukraine, Nataliia Kalmykova, will be speaking at the LA Convention Center this week

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Tuesday, March 12, 2024

Deputy Minister of Ukraine, Nataliia Kalmykova, will be amongst keynotes ; Ukrainian neurosurgeons from the frontline will also be speaking about combat casualty care and participate in the convention in person.

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  • Deputy Minister of Ukraine, Nataliia Kalmykova, will be amongst keynotes ; Ukrainian neurosurgeons from the frontline will also be speaking about combat casualty care and participate in the convention in person.
  • Since the beginning of the war in Ukraine, SBMT has been supporting Ukrainian doctors with training and medical equipment.
  • The SBMT World Congress is renowned for its comprehensive program, offering a diverse range of presentations, hands-on workshops, Bioskills cadaver labs, and an expansive exhibition hall.
  • Attendees can expect to engage with cutting-edge research, innovative technologies, and expert insights that are shaping the future of neurosciences and neurotechnology.

Equinor to take full ownership in Empire Wind through a swap transaction with bp in the US

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Thursday, January 25, 2024

Equinor (OSE: EQNR, NYSE: EQNR) has entered into a swap transaction with bp, under which Equinor will take full ownership of the Empire Wind lease and projects and bp will take full ownership of the Beacon Wind lease and projects.

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  • Equinor (OSE: EQNR, NYSE: EQNR) has entered into a swap transaction with bp, under which Equinor will take full ownership of the Empire Wind lease and projects and bp will take full ownership of the Beacon Wind lease and projects.
  • Under the agreement, Equinor will take 100% ownership of Empire Offshore Wind Holdings LLC.
  • Subject to closing the transaction, Equinor will take the Empire Wind projects forward on a 100% ownership basis and will continue to develop its strong offshore wind organization in the US.
  • Taking 100% ownership in the Empire Wind projects and SBMT lease is expected to increase near term reported capital expenditure for Equinor.

Equinor Bids Shovel-Ready Empire Wind 1 into New York’s Expedited Wind Solicitation

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Friday, January 26, 2024

“Empire Wind 1 is ready and so is Equinor,” said Molly Morris, President of Equinor Renewables Americas.

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  • “Empire Wind 1 is ready and so is Equinor,” said Molly Morris, President of Equinor Renewables Americas.
  • Empire Wind 1 is in a clear position to move forward in NY4, while Empire Wind 2 will be further matured for future solicitation rounds.
  • Brooklyn is already home to Empire Wind activity with the New York project office, the Offshore Wind Innovation Hub headquarters and as the future home of the Offshore Wind Learning Center, which will directly support offshore wind education.
  • Empire Wind 1 and Empire Wind 2 received the Federal Record of Decision from BOEM in November 2023.

NICO Corporation Receives 2023 Pioneer in Technology Development Award

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Thursday, February 23, 2023

LOS ANGELES, Feb. 23, 2023 /PRNewswire/ -- NICO Corporation is honored to receive the 2023 Pioneer in Technology Development Award from the Society of Brain Mapping and Therapeutics , a biomedical association founded in 2004 to break boundaries in the areas of brain mapping and intra-operative surgical planning and support trailblazers in science and pioneers in neurotechnology.

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  • LOS ANGELES, Feb. 23, 2023 /PRNewswire/ -- NICO Corporation is honored to receive the 2023 Pioneer in Technology Development Award from the Society of Brain Mapping and Therapeutics , a biomedical association founded in 2004 to break boundaries in the areas of brain mapping and intra-operative surgical planning and support trailblazers in science and pioneers in neurotechnology.
  • The award was accepted by Jim Pearson, NICO president and CEO, at the 20th Annual "Gathering for Cure" Gala of the World Brain Mapping Foundation held in Los Angeles.
  • NICO recognized for pioneering life-saving technologies for neurosurgery & enabling oncology precision medicine.
  • The Pioneer in Technology Award is presented to trailblazing companies and their CEOs/presidents that facilitate the development of pioneering technologies through interdisciplinary approaches impacting diagnostics, treatment, and healthcare delivery in unprecedented ways.

Pasithea Therapeutics Chairman, Prof. Lawrence Steinman to Receive Pioneer in Medicine Award

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Thursday, February 16, 2023

This prestigious award is given by the SBMT and the World Brain Mapping Foundation to physicians, engineers, and scientists who have contributed significantly to the field of brain mapping and therapeutics.

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  • This prestigious award is given by the SBMT and the World Brain Mapping Foundation to physicians, engineers, and scientists who have contributed significantly to the field of brain mapping and therapeutics.
  • Past recipients include Nobel Prize winner Dr. Eric Kandel, and Dr. Michael E. Phelps, the pioneer of PET imaging.
  • “MS is a debilitating disease that requires research into effective therapies and innovation in immunization.
  • I dedicate my career to advancing these therapies for the thousands suffering from neurological diseases globally.”

Equinor & bp Host New York City Expo to Bring New Suppliers into Growing Offshore Wind Industry

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Monday, February 13, 2023

Over 150 local and regional manufacturers, suppliers, and contractors attended to meet key offshore wind project suppliers and vendors.

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  • Over 150 local and regional manufacturers, suppliers, and contractors attended to meet key offshore wind project suppliers and vendors.
  • The expo focused on finding solutions to industry supply chain issues by developing partnerships with local New York businesses.
  • The event featured panels that focused on workforce development opportunities springing from the substantial new investments in New York’s offshore wind infrastructure.
  • Its work in the United States includes the development of two lease areas off of New York, Empire Wind and Beacon Wind.

Skanska announced as the Construction Manager for New York Offshore Wind Hub

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Tuesday, February 7, 2023

SBMT will provide crucial infrastructure for the construction of the Empire and Beacon Wind projects, which will bring 3.3 GW of offshore wind power into New York, powering around 2 million homes.

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  • SBMT will provide crucial infrastructure for the construction of the Empire and Beacon Wind projects, which will bring 3.3 GW of offshore wind power into New York, powering around 2 million homes.
  • SBMT is at the heart of our offshore wind hub, and once completed, will become a leading port facility for offshore wind nationwide.
  • Skanska has a long history of construction in the neighborhoods of our projects, Empire Wind and Beacon Wind.
  • Once completed, the terminal will be one of the largest offshore wind hubs in the nation and will serve as a national model for creating an offshore wind energy hub.

Ukrainian physicians on the frontline amongst 900 presenters at the 20th Annual World Congress of Society for Brain Mapping and Therapeutics (SBMT) in LA

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Wednesday, February 1, 2023

LOS ANGELES, Feb. 1, 2023 /PRNewswire/ -- Last year, the Society for Brain Mapping and Therapeutics (SBMT) established a task force to help Ukraine with medical humanitarian missions including engaging physicians and neurosurgeons in combat casualty care and medical supply support. This year, the Ukrainian Medical Team supported by SBMT will present their work at the 20th Annual World Congress of SBMT (Brain, Spine and Mental Health) at the LA Convention Center on Feb. 16-19, 2023.  

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  • This year, the Ukrainian Medical Team supported by SBMT will present their work at the 20th Annual World Congress of SBMT (Brain, Spine and Mental Health) at the LA Convention Center on Feb. 16-19, 2023.
  • "We are using our convention to not only advance the neurotechnology to treat neuropsychiatric, spine and brain disorders but impact people in war zones through our humanitarian missions."
  • Said, Dr. Vicky Yamamoto, 20th President, Executive Director of SBMT, and a cancer scientist at Keck School of Medicine of USC.
  • The Convention will have two Keynote panels on "Advanced Cancer Therapy" and "The Psychology of the Brain and Gun Violence."