University of California, Davis

Research Funded by Bay Area Lyme Foundation Identifies New Investigational Therapy Regimen Capable of Irreversibly Damaging Lyme Bacteria in Laboratory Tests

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Wednesday, November 1, 2023
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“Bay Area Lyme concentrates on funding innovative research, including projects where knowledge can be deployed from other areas of medicine.

Key Points: 
  • “Bay Area Lyme concentrates on funding innovative research, including projects where knowledge can be deployed from other areas of medicine.
  • He encouraged scientists to take cancer staging techniques and immunotherapy learnings from oncology and apply them to Lyme research.
  • Bay Area Lyme Foundation also funded University of North Carolina collaborator, Matt Redinbo , PhD’s research on HS-291; his lab’s crystallography work was instrumental in the discovery process.
  • Bay Area Lyme Foundation’s research grant program was made possible by the support from the Fairbairn Family, the Younger Family Fund, and Project Lyme .

Neglected Bee Hotels Pose a Threat to Mason Bee Populations: A Fall Cleaning Initiative

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Thursday, November 2, 2023
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While millions of bee hotels are purchased each year, many lack the required care and maintenance, jeopardizing bee health.

Key Points: 
  • While millions of bee hotels are purchased each year, many lack the required care and maintenance, jeopardizing bee health.
  • Researchers and industry leaders have observed a rise in predators and parasites, posing a significant threat to mason bee populations.
  • Failing to address this issue could result in bee hotels becoming infested by these predators, endangering mason bee populations.
  • She points out, "Houdini flies and pollen mites are prevalent parasites we encounter in mason bee hotels.

New 'One World, One Health' Report Shows Critical Need for Closer Collaboration Between Key Stakeholders Across Human, Animal, and Environmental Health

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Wednesday, November 1, 2023
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WASHINGTON, Nov. 1, 2023 /PRNewswire/ -- A new report from JPA Health entitled, "One World, One Health: Exploring the Connectability between Human, Animal and Environmental Health," reveals a concerning lack of communication and collaboration among influential global stakeholders in human, animal, and environmental health.

Key Points: 
  • One Health stakeholders are talking to themselves and not engaging critical stakeholders across animal, human, and environmental health sectors.
  • This analysis revealed important insights about the One Health approach, including how well the human, animal, and environmental health sectors are communicating.
  • While One Health initiatives have a global impact, the report shows that key players in health, medical, and science fields are not having ongoing and in-depth conversations about One Health.
  • It also highlights limited communication among these stakeholders, underscoring the urgent need for better collaboration to tackle complex global health challenges.

New 'One World, One Health' Report Shows Critical Need for Closer Collaboration Between Key Stakeholders Across Human, Animal, and Environmental Health

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Wednesday, November 1, 2023
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WASHINGTON, Nov. 1, 2023 /PRNewswire/ -- A new report from JPA Health entitled, "One World, One Health: Exploring the Connectability between Human, Animal and Environmental Health," reveals a concerning lack of communication and collaboration among influential global stakeholders in human, animal, and environmental health.

Key Points: 
  • One Health stakeholders are talking to themselves and not engaging critical stakeholders across animal, human, and environmental health sectors.
  • This analysis revealed important insights about the One Health approach, including how well the human, animal, and environmental health sectors are communicating.
  • While One Health initiatives have a global impact, the report shows that key players in health, medical, and science fields are not having ongoing and in-depth conversations about One Health.
  • It also highlights limited communication among these stakeholders, underscoring the urgent need for better collaboration to tackle complex global health challenges.

Encouraging Preliminary Data from a Phase 2 Trial Evaluating IO102-IO103 in Combination with Pembrolizumab for First-line Treatment of Patients with Non-small Cell Lung Cancer and Squamous Cell Carcinoma of the Head and Neck Presented at the European Soci

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Monday, October 23, 2023
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Jonathan Riess, MD, lead investigator of the trial at the UC Davis Comprehensive Cancer Center, shared encouraging clinical and biomarker data from patients with metastatic non-small cell lung cancer (NSCLC) with PD-L1 TPS ≥ 50% and recurrent/metastatic squamous cell carcinoma of the head and neck (SCCHN) with PD-L1 CPS ≥ 20.

Key Points: 
  • Jonathan Riess, MD, lead investigator of the trial at the UC Davis Comprehensive Cancer Center, shared encouraging clinical and biomarker data from patients with metastatic non-small cell lung cancer (NSCLC) with PD-L1 TPS ≥ 50% and recurrent/metastatic squamous cell carcinoma of the head and neck (SCCHN) with PD-L1 CPS ≥ 20.
  • Dr. Riess commented, “These preliminary data further support the potential of combining IO102-IO103 and pembrolizumab in patients with metastatic NSCLC and recurrent/metastatic SCCHN.
  • The trial is ongoing and continuing to enroll patients in both cohorts.
  • Poster title: A Phase 2 trial of the IO102-IO103 vaccine plus pembrolizumab: preliminary analysis for first line (1L) treatment of Non-Small Cell Lung Cancer (NSCLC) and Squamous Cell Carcinoma of the Head and Neck (SCCHN)
    The poster will be available on the “ Posters & Publications ” page of the IO Biotech website.

SHAREHOLDER ALERT: Pomerantz Law Firm Reminds Shareholders with Losses on their Investment in Origin Materials, Inc. of Class Action Lawsuit and Upcoming Deadline – ORGN

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Thursday, October 19, 2023
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NEW YORK, Oct. 19, 2023 (GLOBE NEWSWIRE) -- Pomerantz LLP announces that a class action lawsuit has been filed against Origin Materials, Inc. (“Origin” or the “Company”) (NASDAQ: ORGN) and certain officers.

Key Points: 
  • NEW YORK, Oct. 19, 2023 (GLOBE NEWSWIRE) -- Pomerantz LLP announces that a class action lawsuit has been filed against Origin Materials, Inc. (“Origin” or the “Company”) (NASDAQ: ORGN) and certain officers.
  • To discuss this action, contact Robert S. Willoughby at [email protected] or 888.476.6529 (or 888.4-POMLAW), toll-free, Ext.
  • Origin is a sustainable materials company founded in 2008 by chemical engineering students at the University of California, Davis.
  • Founded by the late Abraham L. Pomerantz, known as the dean of the class action bar, Pomerantz pioneered the field of securities class actions.

Link Money Promotes Two Employees within Executive Suite

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Tuesday, October 24, 2023
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SAN FRANCISCO, Oct. 24, 2023 /PRNewswire-PRWeb/ -- Link Financial Technologies, Inc. (dba Link Money), the US-based open banking payment platform offering a cutting-edge pay-by-bank solution, today announced that it has promoted two employees within its executive suite.

Key Points: 
  • Link Financial Technologies, Inc. (dba Link Money), the US-based open banking payment platform offering a cutting-edge pay-by-bank solution, today announced that it has promoted two employees within its executive suite.
  • SAN FRANCISCO, Oct. 24, 2023 /PRNewswire-PRWeb/ -- Link Financial Technologies, Inc. (dba Link Money), the US-based open banking payment platform offering a cutting-edge pay-by-bank solution, today announced that it has promoted two employees within its executive suite.
  • These promotions are well-deserved, and I'm confident that they will continue to meet our mission to bring pay by bank, powered by open banking, to merchants and consumers," said Eric Shoykhet, Link Money CEO.
  • In her new role, Loone will set strategic direction; operational and business goals for Link Money; and ensure effective performance and transparency.

Where's the Next Breakthrough in Agriculture Coming From?

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Tuesday, October 24, 2023
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SAN FRANCISCO, Oct. 24, 2023 /PRNewswire/ -- Where is the next breakthrough in agriculture coming from?

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  • SAN FRANCISCO, Oct. 24, 2023 /PRNewswire/ -- Where is the next breakthrough in agriculture coming from?
  • The answer could be from the students who participated in the 2023 Wilbur-Ellis Innovation Award .
  • "The Innovation Award was launched as part of the company's 100th anniversary celebration in 2021.
  • Congratulations to all the Innovation Award winners … your creativity is an inspiration for everyone who cares about the future of agriculture!

Ed Arnold to Lead Asset Development Consulting Practice for EcoEngineers

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Thursday, October 19, 2023
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EcoEngineers , a clean energy consulting, auditing, and advisory firm, has announced the appointment of Ed Arnold as director of asset development within its consulting practice.

Key Points: 
  • EcoEngineers , a clean energy consulting, auditing, and advisory firm, has announced the appointment of Ed Arnold as director of asset development within its consulting practice.
  • View the full release here: https://www.businesswire.com/news/home/20231019640623/en/
    Ed Arnold joins EcoEngineers, a clean energy consulting, auditing, and advisory firm, as director of asset development.
  • (Photo: Business Wire)
    Mr. Arnold brings more than 25 years of experience in the renewable fuels, biochemicals, and oil and gas industries.
  • This is a key factor in any decarbonization plan and something overlooked in most plans.”
    Mr. Arnold has helped entrepreneurs and corporations with business strategy and manufacturing process development.

Native Forward Scholars Fund announces 2023 Students of the Year

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Thursday, October 19, 2023
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ALBUQUERQUE, N.M., Oct. 19, 2023 /PRNewswire/ -- Native Forward Scholars Fund announced undergraduate student Peter Thais (Saint Regis Mohawk Tribe, formerly the St. Regis Band of Mohawk Indians of New York) and graduate student Christina Thomas (Reno-Sparks Indian Colony) are this year's Students of the Year.

Key Points: 
  • "The Student of the Year award celebrates exceptional scholars of Native Forward who have demonstrated their commitment to their education and leadership and service to their Tribal communities.
  • We are pleased to call them Native Forward scholars and to recognize them as our Students of the Year," said Native Forward Chief Executive Officer Angelique Albert (Confederated Salish & Kootenai Tribes).
  • Native Forward Scholars Fund has delivered more funding in direct scholarship dollars to Native students in the U.S. than any other scholarship provider.
  • Through scholarship funding and holistic support, Native Forward has increased the graduation rates of undergraduate students to 69%, compared to the national average of 41% for Native students, and has boosted the rate for graduate students to 95%.