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European Organisation for Research and Treatment of Cancer & the Menarini Group Launch New Clinical Trial in Early-Stage Breast Cancer

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Thursday, October 19, 2023

A molecular residual disease (MRD) test for the detection of circulating tumour DNA (ctDNA) will also be used.

Key Points: 
  • A molecular residual disease (MRD) test for the detection of circulating tumour DNA (ctDNA) will also be used.
  • The study was submitted under the new Clinical Trial Regulation, and it is expected to start the activation process in the fourth quarter of 2023.
  • "We are excited to offer to our high-risk, ctDNA positive, ER+/HER2- early-stage breast cancer patients the possibility to participate in the Treat ctDNA trial.
  • This intergroup trial, managed by the EORTC Breast Cancer Group, will be jointly conducted with several national and international cancer clinical research groups, including the German SUCCESS group under the umbrella of BIG (Breast International Group).

LiveOne (LVO) Subsidiary LiveXLive Partners With METAvivor to Fight Metastatic Breast Cancer, Live Streaming #LightUpMBC Live on October 13, 2023 to 220 Countries

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Monday, October 9, 2023

LOS ANGELES, CA, Oct. 09, 2023 (GLOBE NEWSWIRE) -- via NewMediaWire -- LiveOne (Nasdaq: LVO), an award-winning, creator-first music, entertainment, and technology platform, is excited to announce its collaboration with METAvivor Research and Support for the fifth annual #LightUpMBC Live event. On October 13, 2023, National Metastatic Breast Cancer Awareness Day, LiveOne will livestream the event, lighting over 275 landmarks across all 50 U.S. states, D.C., Puerto Rico, Canada, Australia, England, Ireland and more in the distinctive MBC awareness colors of green, teal, and pink.

Key Points: 
  • This global event, fueled by hundreds of #LightUpMBC ambassadors, seeks to raise vital awareness and funds for metastatic breast cancer research.
  • #LightUpMBC Live will feature compelling MBC patient stories and musical performances to drive funds for MBC research.
  • Jamil Rivers, METAvivor President, urges donations for crucial stage IV MBC research, stating, "It's the singular path to offering extensions to lives confronting this terminal illness."
  • For more information, to donate and view a list of participating landmarks, visit:

Gilead and Kite Oncology Present Important New Data Across Multiple Difficult-to-Treat Cancers at ESMO Congress 2023

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Monday, October 16, 2023

Gilead Sciences, Inc. (Nasdaq: GILD) and Kite, a Gilead Company, will present new data, including three oral presentations, at the European Society for Medical Oncology (ESMO) Congress 2023.

Key Points: 
  • Gilead Sciences, Inc. (Nasdaq: GILD) and Kite, a Gilead Company, will present new data, including three oral presentations, at the European Society for Medical Oncology (ESMO) Congress 2023.
  • Kite will also present analyses supporting the use of Yescarta® (axicabtagene ciloleucel) in relapsed/refractory large B-Cell lymphoma (LBCL).
  • View the full release here: https://www.businesswire.com/news/home/20231015111917/en/
    “Our data at ESMO 2023 reflect a broad clinical development program in difficult-to-treat cancers,” said Bill Grossman, MD, PhD, Senior Vice President, Therapeutic Area Head, Gilead Oncology.
  • “We believe our data will help further clinicians’ understanding of when to use Yescarta in these patients and reinforce confidence in CAR T-cell therapies overall.”

MasterBrand to Announce Third Quarter 2023 Results on November 7

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Tuesday, October 10, 2023

MasterBrand, Inc. (NYSE: MBC, the “Company,” or “MasterBrand”), the largest residential cabinet manufacturer in North America, today announced it will release its third quarter 2023 financial results after the market close on Tuesday, November 7, 2023.

Key Points: 
  • MasterBrand, Inc. (NYSE: MBC, the “Company,” or “MasterBrand”), the largest residential cabinet manufacturer in North America, today announced it will release its third quarter 2023 financial results after the market close on Tuesday, November 7, 2023.
  • ET the same day to discuss the financial results and business outlook.
  • The live audio webcast can be accessed on the “Investors” section of the MasterBrand website at www.masterbrand.com .
  • A telephone replay will be available approximately one hour following completion of the call through November 21, 2023.

Merck Highlights Innovative Oncology Portfolio and Pipeline at ESMO Congress 2023 Underscoring Commitment to Advancing Cancer Research and Improving Patient Outcomes Across Multiple Stages of Disease

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Tuesday, October 10, 2023

The event will take place virtually and will be accessible via webcast.

Key Points: 
  • The event will take place virtually and will be accessible via webcast.
  • Safety and preliminary efficacy of the KRAS G12C inhibitor MK-1084 in solid tumors and in combination with pembrolizumab in NSCLC.
  • Pathologic response and exploratory analyses of neoadjuvant-adjuvant versus adjuvant pembrolizumab (PEM) for resectable stage IIIB-IV melanoma from SWOG S1801.
  • mRNA-4157 (V940) individualized neoantigen therapy + pembrolizumab vs pembrolizumab in high-risk resected melanoma: Clinical efficacy and correlates of response.

166 Cities Around The World Unite To Shine A Light On The Only Terminal Breast Cancer

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Wednesday, October 11, 2023

ANNAPOLIS, Md., Oct. 11, 2023 /PRNewswire-PRWeb/ -- METAvivor Research and Support announces the launch of the fifth annual global landmark campaign, #LightUpMBC, to shine a light on the importance of awareness and funding for metastatic breast cancer (MBC) research. Every year, more than 685,000 people worldwide die from MBC, also known as Stage 4 or advanced breast cancer, for which there is no cure. MBC is when the cancer spreads beyond the breast to other parts of the body.

Key Points: 
  • Every year, more than 685,000 people worldwide die from MBC, also known as Stage 4 or advanced breast cancer, for which there is no cure.
  • MBC is when the cancer spreads beyond the breast to other parts of the body.
  • While pink has long been synonymous with early stage breast cancer awareness, pink alone does not resonate with the advanced stage MBC community.
  • "Metastatic breast cancer is the only terminal breast cancer.

Hexagon expands TerraStar-X precise positioning GNSS correction service to South Korea

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Wednesday, October 4, 2023

CALGARY, Canada, Oct. 4, 2023 /PRNewswire-PRWeb/ -- Hexagon's Autonomy & Positioning division and Munhwa Broadcasting Corporation (MBC) proudly announce their agreement to bring precise positioning to South Korea through the TerraStar-X Enterprise Correction Service. The hardware-agnostic correction service provides instant convergence and lane-level accuracy in automotive, mobile and autonomous applications.

Key Points: 
  • CALGARY, Canada, Oct. 4, 2023 /PRNewswire-PRWeb/ -- Hexagon's Autonomy & Positioning division and Munhwa Broadcasting Corporation (MBC) proudly announce their agreement to bring precise positioning to South Korea through the TerraStar-X Enterprise Correction Service.
  • The hardware-agnostic correction service provides instant convergence and lane-level accuracy in automotive, mobile and autonomous applications.
  • As a leader in real-time kinematic (RTK) positioning across South Korea, MBC's atmospheric data enhances the redundancy of Hexagon's fast converging and reliable precise point positioning (PPP) network across the country.
  • Jessica Fielding, Hexagon's Autonomy & Positioning division, +1.403.919.3388, [email protected] , https://novatel.com/terrastar-x
    Youngji Bae, Hexagon's Autonomy & Positioning division, +82.10.3481.0091, [email protected] , https://novatel.com/terrastar-x
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OnDemandKorea Unveils Ad-Supported 'Standard' Plan at $7.99 Per Month

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Tuesday, October 3, 2023

Set to premiere on October 5th, this new plan offers exceptional value at just $7.99 per month.

Key Points: 
  • Set to premiere on October 5th, this new plan offers exceptional value at just $7.99 per month.
  • ODK Media, Inc. announces the imminent launch of its ad-supported 'Standard' plan for OnDemandKorea.
  • Recognizing the dynamic shifts in market demand, OnDemandKorea has expanded its subscription offerings with the introduction of the 'Standard' plan and the 'Family' plan.
  • The 'Standard' plan is a groundbreaking hybrid service that empowers subscribers with a curated mix of ad-free premium content and lightly ad-supported content.

Grant Thornton names MBC Travelers as its new Purple Paladin

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Tuesday, October 3, 2023

MBC Travelers was founded in 2021 by Jennifer Pace, who has been living with metastatic breast cancer (MBC) for over a decade.

Key Points: 
  • MBC Travelers was founded in 2021 by Jennifer Pace, who has been living with metastatic breast cancer (MBC) for over a decade.
  • “We’re there for each other through the good and the bad, from the beginning to the end.”
    To learn more about MBC Travelers, visit https://www.mbctravelers.com/
    MBC Travelers joins 16 other 501(c)(3) nonprofits that Grant Thornton previously selected as Purple Paladins.
  • Grant Thornton’s Purple Paladins program derives its name from the word paladin, a champion of a cause.
  • Grant Thornton and its professionals have donated more than $1 million to Purple Paladin nonprofits, and more than 650 Grant Thornton professionals have volunteered their time and skills to support to the firm’s Purple Paladins.

EQS-News: Evotec SE: Launch of partnering agreement to strengthen biotech innovators in shared R&D economy

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Wednesday, September 27, 2023

LabCentral / BioLabs / MBC BioLabs offers laboratory and office spaces for over 400 start-ups comprising approximately 3,500 scientists and entrepreneurs, giving Evotec direct access to promising research of biotech companies across the US, France and Germany.

Key Points: 
  • LabCentral / BioLabs / MBC BioLabs offers laboratory and office spaces for over 400 start-ups comprising approximately 3,500 scientists and entrepreneurs, giving Evotec direct access to promising research of biotech companies across the US, France and Germany.
  • Dr Matthias Evers, Chief Business Officer of Evotec, commented: “The collaboration with LabCentral / BioLabs / MBC BioLabs is closely aligned with our mission ‘Together for Medicines that Matter’.
  • Our goal has always been to empower brilliant entrepreneurs within a thriving ecosystem that fosters innovation, collaboration, and ultimately, success.
  • Evotec’s shared R&D platform dovetails with our shared lab co-working space, furthering this mission.”
    No financial terms of the agreement were disclosed.