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Cue Biopharma’s Therapeutic Immuno-STAT Biologics to be Featured in Oxford University Presentation at the Biophysical Society 2022 Annual Meeting

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Tuesday, February 15, 2022
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Cue Biopharma entered into a strategic research collaboration with Dr. Michael Dustin and the University of Oxford in May 2020 to determine the molecular mechanisms underlying the activity of its IL-2 based CUE-100 series biologics.

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  • Cue Biopharma entered into a strategic research collaboration with Dr. Michael Dustin and the University of Oxford in May 2020 to determine the molecular mechanisms underlying the activity of its IL-2 based CUE-100 series biologics.
  • The CUE-100 series consists of Fc-fusion biologics that incorporate peptide-MHC (pMHC) molecules along with rationally engineered IL-2 molecules.
  • This singular biologic is anticipated to selectively target, activate and expand a robust repertoire of tumor-specific T cells directly in the patient.
  • This design enables Immuno-STAT biologics to engage with the T cell population of interest, resulting in selective T cell modulation.

Scipher Medicine Appoints Dr. Michael Elliott to its Science Advisory Board

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Thursday, December 2, 2021
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Scipher Medicine , a precision immunology company matching patients with their most effective therapy, today announced the appointment of Michael Elliott, MBBS, PhD, FRACP, as scientific advisor.

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  • Scipher Medicine , a precision immunology company matching patients with their most effective therapy, today announced the appointment of Michael Elliott, MBBS, PhD, FRACP, as scientific advisor.
  • Im excited to join Scipher Medicine and support its important mission to match patients with their most effective therapy, said Dr. Elliott.
  • Fast forward to today, Scipher Medicine is ushering in a new era using its Spectra platform to enable precision medicine across several autoimmune diseases.
  • We are thrilled to welcome Dr. Elliott to our science advisory board, said Alif Saleh, Chief Executive Officer of Scipher Medicine.

Edward M. Kennedy Institute Details Plans For Reopening

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Thursday, September 10, 2020
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BOSTON, Sept. 10, 2020 /PRNewswire/ --The Edward M. Kennedy Institute for the United States Senate today announced the details for its plans to reopen to the public this fall.

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  • BOSTON, Sept. 10, 2020 /PRNewswire/ --The Edward M. Kennedy Institute for the United States Senate today announced the details for its plans to reopen to the public this fall.
  • The Institute's plans for reopening include mobile ticketing, contactless entry, touch-free exhibits, one-way walk paths, hand sanitizing stations, and an increased frequency of cleaning and disinfecting of high-touch areas.
  • Masks will be required for all guests while inside the Institute, social distancing of at least six feet will be maintained, and all group reservations must be scheduled in advance.
  • "The health and safety of our visitors is priority number one," said Victoria Reggie Kennedy, President of the Board and Co-Founder of the Edward M. Kennedy Institute.

Martin Luther King III Joins The Edward M. Kennedy Institute As Its Newest Board Member

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Thursday, August 6, 2020
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BOSTON, Aug. 6, 2020 /PRNewswire/ -- The Edward M. Kennedy Institute for the United States Senate today announced the appointment of Martin Luther King III as the newest member of its Board of Directors.

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  • BOSTON, Aug. 6, 2020 /PRNewswire/ -- The Edward M. Kennedy Institute for the United States Senate today announced the appointment of Martin Luther King III as the newest member of its Board of Directors.
  • "Martin King is a leader in civic engagement in this country and around the world.
  • He has uncommon wisdom, vision, and a passion for justice, and we are thrilled that he will be joining our work at the Kennedy Institute," said Victoria Reggie Kennedy, Co-founder and President of the Board at the Kennedy Institute.
  • "It is both an exciting and significant time for me to be joining the Board of the Edward M. Kennedy Institute," said Martin Luther King III.

Edward M. Kennedy Institute Strengthens Its Board with Election of Bruce A. Percelay as Incoming Chairman

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Tuesday, July 14, 2020
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BOSTON, July 14, 2020 /PRNewswire/ -- The Edward M. Kennedy Institute for the United States Senate today announced the election of Bruce A. Percelay as its incoming Chairman of the Board.

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  • BOSTON, July 14, 2020 /PRNewswire/ -- The Edward M. Kennedy Institute for the United States Senate today announced the election of Bruce A. Percelay as its incoming Chairman of the Board.
  • Previously, Percelay served as the Chairman for both the Massachusetts chapter of the Make-A-Wish Foundation and Habitat for Humanity in Boston.
  • Currently, Percelay sits on the President's Council at Massachusetts General Hospital as well as the Board of The Rappaport Institute at the Kennedy School of Government.
  • "The entire Board is delighted to have Bruce Percelay at the helm of the Institute that bears my late husband's name.

Edward M. Kennedy Institute Introduces New Civic Education Program For K-2 School Groups

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Wednesday, October 30, 2019
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BOSTON, Oct. 30, 2019 /PRNewswire/ -- Today, the Edward M. Kennedy Institute for the United States Senate announced the launch of a new civic education program for the kindergarten through second grade school audience.

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  • BOSTON, Oct. 30, 2019 /PRNewswire/ -- Today, the Edward M. Kennedy Institute for the United States Senate announced the launch of a new civic education program for the kindergarten through second grade school audience.
  • "All of us at the Edward M. Kennedy Institute are pleased to launch this program specially designed for kindergarten and elementary audiences," said Amy Munslow, education manager.
  • It is one of several educational experiences that the Edward M. Kennedy Institute offers to school audiences.
  • The Edward M. Kennedy Institute for the United States Senate is a nonprofit, nonpartisan, civic education organization in Boston envisioned by the late Senator Edward M. Kennedy.

Edward M. Kennedy Institute To Host Next Generation Of Leaders At Kid Convention

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Tuesday, October 15, 2019
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"Kid Convention is a very special day at the Institute," said Sarah Yezzi, director of education, family and youth programming.

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  • "Kid Convention is a very special day at the Institute," said Sarah Yezzi, director of education, family and youth programming.
  • Two Kid Convention sessions will be offered on October 19: one at 10 a.m. and another at 12 p.m. with a range of activities included in each.
  • Staff at the Kennedy Institute become the candidates that the kids envisioned and discuss the issues suggested for debate.
  • The Edward M. Kennedy Institute for the United States Senate is a nonprofit, nonpartisan, civic education organization in Boston envisioned by the late Senator Edward M. Kennedy.