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Makana™ Issued Patent in South Korea for Its Genetically-Modified TKO Pig for Use in Xenotransplantation

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Wednesday, May 1, 2024
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Makana™ Therapeutics, a global leader in the field of xenotransplantation, was granted an important patent in South Korea that will catalyze xenotransplantation efforts in that country, the company announced today.

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  • Makana™ Therapeutics, a global leader in the field of xenotransplantation, was granted an important patent in South Korea that will catalyze xenotransplantation efforts in that country, the company announced today.
  • The South Korean patent was granted on Makana’s Triple Knockout pig, or “TKO,” which is a combination of three xenoantigen gene knockouts in the pig that effectively camouflage the cross-species grafts from the human recipient’s immune system.
  • Platt added, “The Triple Knockout Pig has fundamentally changed the field and has moved xenotransplantation closer to becoming a clinically available reality.
  • “The TKO pig is widely seen as the preferred genetic profile that will enter clinical trials,” Platt said.

Florida AFL-CIO Grants Dr. Barbara Sharief Prestigious Statewide Early Endorsement

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Thursday, January 18, 2024
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This endorsement is a testament to Dr. Sharief's unwavering commitment to championing the rights and interests of Florida's workforce.

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  • This endorsement is a testament to Dr. Sharief's unwavering commitment to championing the rights and interests of Florida's workforce.
  • As a union member herself (while working as a nurse at Jackson Memorial Hospital), Barbara knows how important Labor Unions are to everyday workers in Florida.
  • "I am honored to receive the EARLY endorsement of the Florida AFL-CIO," said Dr. Barbara Sharief.
  • With the Teachers and the Statewide AFL-CIO aboard her campaign, Dr. Sharief said " The outpouring of support has left me truly humbled.

Two New Board of Trustees Members Join Ultimate Medical Academy

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Tuesday, January 16, 2024
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“Today we celebrate two new members of our board who have a proven track record of helping organizations reach new heights,” said UMA President Thomas Rametta.

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  • “Today we celebrate two new members of our board who have a proven track record of helping organizations reach new heights,” said UMA President Thomas Rametta.
  • “Their impressive backgrounds and experience will undoubtedly propel our learners forward in their education goals and careers in healthcare.”
    Jones and Collins are joining the now 11-member board of trustees.
  • Responsible for driving growth, Jones also leads new product innovation with a focus on developing customer facing technologies tackling supply chain disruptions.
  • The deep expertise and proven leadership that these new trustees bring to our board will help elevate our graduates to careers where they are needed most.

American Urological Association Names Next Education Chair

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Thursday, December 14, 2023
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Dr. Gonzalgo will assume the role of chair-elect on June 1, 2024, and begin his four-year term as chair on June 1, 2025.

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  • Dr. Gonzalgo will assume the role of chair-elect on June 1, 2024, and begin his four-year term as chair on June 1, 2025.
  • Reporting to the Board of Directors, he will serve as the Chair of the Education Council overseeing nine different committees and work groups and coordinating activities with the Secretary and Associate Secretaries for AUA's International Education Plan.
  • "We are looking forward to working with Dr. Gonzalgo in his new role as chair of our Office of Education," said Dr. Randall Meacham, AUA President.
  • “We have a tremendous opportunity to shape the future of urological education with the highest standards of learning across all areas of urology.

JM Family Enterprises, Southeast Toyota Distributors and JM Lexus Announce Celebration for Black Achievers

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Monday, October 2, 2023
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Deerfield Beach, Fla., Oct. 02, 2023 (GLOBE NEWSWIRE) -- JM Family Enterprises, Southeast Toyota Distributors and JM Lexus announce the return of the Black Achievers Awards, formerly known as African-American Achievers.

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  • Deerfield Beach, Fla., Oct. 02, 2023 (GLOBE NEWSWIRE) -- JM Family Enterprises, Southeast Toyota Distributors and JM Lexus announce the return of the Black Achievers Awards, formerly known as African-American Achievers.
  • She pushes her students to succeed, requiring a 3.5 grade point average to be a part of the team.
  • Each year, in recognition of the Achievers and their efforts to improve the quality of life in our community, JM Family and its subsidiaries Southeast Toyota Distributors and JM Lexus contributed $10,000 in each Achiever’s name to the South Florida charity(ies) of his or her choice.
  • This honor, which was named in memory of 1995 Black Achiever Jerome Edmund Gray, Esq., includes a four-year, need-based scholarship to Florida State University.

CCRM Fertility to Open State-of-the-Art Fertility Clinic and IVF Lab in Miami

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Tuesday, July 25, 2023
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MIAMI, July 25, 2023 /PRNewswire/ -- CCRM Fertility, the global pioneer in fertility treatment, research and science, today announced expansion to South Florida with a new state-of-art fertility clinic and in vitro fertilization (IVF) lab in Miami. The clinic is located in the Esplanade at Aventura development at 19505 Biscayne Blvd., Suite 2230, in Miami, FL, 33180. CCRM Fertility of Miami is co-founded by reproductive endocrinology and infertility specialists, Dr. Jonah Bardos and Dr. Callum Potts. Both doctors are currently accepting new patients.

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  • MIAMI, July 25, 2023 /PRNewswire/ -- CCRM Fertility , the global pioneer in fertility treatment, research and science, today announced expansion to South Florida with a new state-of-art fertility clinic and in vitro fertilization (IVF) lab in Miami.
  • CCRM Fertility of Miami is co-founded by reproductive endocrinology and infertility specialists, Dr. Jonah Bardos and Dr. Callum Potts .
  • "There is an escalated need for high-quality, personalized fertility care in Miami," said Bob LaGalia, president and CEO of CCRM Fertility.
  • CCRM Fertility of Miami is a full-service fertility center that provides fertility testing, fertility preservation, intrauterine insemination, in vitro fertilization, preimplantation genetic testing, LGBTQ+ family-building and third-party reproduction services.

Makana™ Wins KidneyX Artificial Kidney Prize to Continue Development of Its Line of Genetically Engineered Donor Pigs for Use in Kidney Transplantation

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Monday, June 26, 2023
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Makana™ Therapeutics, a global leader in the field of xenotransplantation, announced today that it has been awarded an Artificial Kidney Phase II Prize from KidneyX to continue development of its genetically engineered donor pigs for use in kidney transplantation.

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  • Makana™ Therapeutics, a global leader in the field of xenotransplantation, announced today that it has been awarded an Artificial Kidney Phase II Prize from KidneyX to continue development of its genetically engineered donor pigs for use in kidney transplantation.
  • Makana is working to solve the organ shortage crisis by making genetically modified pigs for use as organ donors for human recipients.
  • “Through this prize competition, KidneyX is seeking to advance a field that has seen little progress in more than 60 years.
  • We are honored to have been chosen as a KidneyX Phase II Prize Winner.”
    Makana has demonstrated compelling results in xenotransplantation.

HEADLINE: The Inner Circle Acknowledges, Alison Clarke-DeSouza, MD, FACOG as a Pinnacle Lifetime Member for her contributions to the Field of Gynecology

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Monday, April 3, 2023
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PARKLAND, Fla., April 3, 2023 /PRNewswire/ -- Prominently featured in The Inner Circle, Alison Clarke-DeSouza, MD, FACOG, is acknowledged as a Pinnacle Lifetime Member for her contributions to the Field of Gynecology.

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  • PARKLAND, Fla., April 3, 2023 /PRNewswire/ -- Prominently featured in The Inner Circle, Alison Clarke-DeSouza, MD, FACOG, is acknowledged as a Pinnacle Lifetime Member for her contributions to the Field of Gynecology.
  • Dr. Clarke-DeSouza earned her medical degree from the University of Florida and completed her internship and residency at the University of Miami and Jackson Memorial Hospital.
  • Dr. Clarke-DeSouza is a Fellow of the American College of Obstetrics and Gynecologists and is certified by the American Board of Obstetrics and Gynecology.
  • She enjoys running and participating in half marathons and volunteers with Links Inc. to help give back to her community.

Makana™ Issued Important Patent in Europe With Hopes of Accelerating Xenotransplantation Worldwide

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Wednesday, January 4, 2023
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Makana™ Therapeutics, a global leader in the field of xenotransplantation, was granted an important European patent that will catalyze xenotransplantation efforts abroad, the company announced today.

Key Points: 
  • Makana™ Therapeutics, a global leader in the field of xenotransplantation, was granted an important European patent that will catalyze xenotransplantation efforts abroad, the company announced today.
  • Makana is working to solve the organ shortage crisis by making genetically modified pigs for use as organ donors for human recipients.
  • The Triple Knockout Pig was discovered in the lab of Joe Tector, MD, PhD, FACS, who is also the founder of Makana.
  • It is estimated that 75 million people in Europe suffer from chronic kidney disease, according to the European Kidney Health Alliance.

Jackson Memorial Hospital is First in Florida to Launch New Innovative Procedure to Support Feeding in ICU Patients

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Tuesday, October 25, 2022
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MIAMI, Oct. 25, 2022 /PRNewswire/ -- Jackson Memorial Hospital is the first healthcare facility in Florida to launch a new innovative procedure to support feeding patients in its intensive care units (ICU). In August, Jackson started performing percutaneous ultrasound gastrostomies (PUG), a new technique launched by medical device company CoapTech that allows ultrasound-trained providers to place gastrostomy tubes (G-tubes) in a patient using only ultrasound guidance with CoapTech's PUMA-G device. Since its launch, Jackson Memorial has been able to successfully implement this minimally invasive approach in at least 10 patients in its ICU and intermediate ICU.

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  • The minimally invasive procedure is simple, quick, and decreases risks for patients in need of a feeding tube
    MIAMI, Oct. 25, 2022 /PRNewswire/ -- Jackson Memorial Hospital is the first healthcare facility in Florida to launch a new innovative procedure to support feeding patients in its intensive care units (ICU).
  • Since its launch, Jackson Memorial has been able to successfully implement this minimally invasive approach in at least 10 patients in its ICU and intermediate ICU.
  • "It offers less waiting time for the patients, and our nurses and support staff can provide efficient care for patients in need of nutrition."
  • "They are leading the way in Florida as they utilize PUMA-G to decrease length of stay, reduce costs, and provide better patient care."