ALBANY, New York, 23 févr. 2024 (GLOBE NEWSWIRE) — Curia, l’un des principaux organismes de recherche, de développement et de fabrication sous contrat, a annoncé aujourd’hui la nomination de Steve Lavezoli au poste de vice-président des produits biologiques à compter du 26 février. M. Lavezoli dirigera la division des produits biologiques de Curia, dont il supervisera les services de découverte, de développement et de fabrication.
« C’est une période passionnante pour notre équipe en charge des produits biologiques, et nous sommes ravis que Steve rejoigne nos rangs », a déclaré Philip Macnabb, PDG de Curia. « L’expérience remarquable de Steve à la direction des opérations commerciales pour le développement et la fabrication de produits biologiques fait de lui un candidat naturel pour piloter nos initiatives dans le domaine des produits biologiques. Sous sa direction, je suis persuadé que nous poursuivrons notre mission dévolue aux sciences de la vie qui changent la vie. »
M. Lavezoli a récemment travaillé pour Scorpius Biologics, une start-up CDMO (organisation de développement et de fabrication sous contrat de médicaments) spécialisée dans le développement et la fabrication de produits biologiques microbiens et mammifères, en tant que vice-président des opérations commerciales. Avant de rejoindre Scorpius, il a passé quatre années chez Catalent Biologics, où il a concentré ses efforts sur le développement commercial des substances médicamenteuses aux États-Unis pour les programmes cliniques en phase initiale, puis sur l’intégration des programmes commerciaux en phase finale. Il a également passé 12 ans dans l’industrie des gaz industriels au sein de Linde Gas avant de rejoindre W.L. Goren, au sein de sa division biopharmaceutique en démarrage à un poste de développement des affaires commerciales et du marché des substances médicamenteuses en vrac à usage unique. Il est titulaire d’une licence en génie chimique de l’université d’État de Pennsylvanie.
« Curia occupe une position unique dans le secteur des CDMO, avec une offre de bout en bout impressionnante », a déclaré M. Lavezoli. « C’est un honneur de rejoindre une équipe dotée d’une expertise scientifique aussi approfondie et d’une volonté aussi forte d’avoir un impact positif sur la vie des patients. »
Àpropos de Curia
Curia est une organisation de développement et de fabrication sous contrat (« CDMO ») avec plus de 30 ans d’expérience, un réseau intégré de 27 sites dans le monde et plus de 3 500 collaborateurs travaillant en partenariat avec les clients biopharmaceutiques pour mettre sur le marché des thérapies qui changent la vie. Notre offre de produits biologiques et de petites molécules couvre le cycle complet de la découverte jusqu’à la commercialisation, avec des capacités réglementaires et analytiques intégrées. Nos scientifiques, nos experts en processus et nos installations de pointe apportent une expérience de premier ordre dans la fabrication de substances et de produits pharmaceutiques. De la curiosité au traitement, nous exécutons toutes les étapes pour améliorer la vie des patients. Consultez notre site à l’adresse www.curiaglobal.com.
ALBANY, N.Y., Feb. 23, 2024 (GLOBE NEWSWIRE) — A Curia, uma organização líder em pesquisa, desenvolvimento e fabricação por contrato, anunciou hoje a nomeação de Steve Lavezoli como vice-presidente da divisão biológica a vigorar a partir de 26 de fevereiro. Lavezoli liderará a divisão de produtos biológicos da Curia, supervisionando seus serviços de descoberta, desenvolvimento e fabricação.
“Este é um momento emocionante para a nossa equipe de produtos biológicos, e temos muito prazer em ter Steve a bordo”, disse o CEO da Curia, Philip Macnabb. “A vasta experiência de Steve com liderança de operações comerciais para desenvolvimento e fabricação de produtos biológicos o torna perfeito para liderar nossos esforços de produtos biológicos. Sob sua orientação, estou certo de que promoveremos nossa missão de mudar a vida das ciências da vida.”
Lavezoli trabalhou recentemente na Scorpius Biologics, uma startup de CDMO focada no desenvolvimento e fabricação de produtos biológicos microbianos e de mamíferos como vice-presidente de operações comerciais. Antes de ingressar na Scorpius, ele passou quatro anos na Catalent Biologics, focado no desenvolvimento de negócios de medicamentos nos EUA para programas clínicos em estágio inicial e, posteriormente, focado na integração de programas comerciais em estágio avançado. Ele também passou 12 anos na indústria de gases industriais na Linde Gas antes de ingressar na W.L. Gore na nova divisão biofarmacêutica para ocupar a função de desenvolvimento comercial/de mercado em itens de uso único de medicamentos a granel. Ele fez bacharelado em engenharia química na Pennsylvania State University.
“A Curia ocupa uma posição única na indústria de CDMO com uma impressionante oferta integral”, disse Lavezoli. “É uma honra fazer parte de uma equipe com um conhecimento científico tão profundo e um propósito orientado por valores para gerar um impacto positivo na vida dos pacientes.”
Sobre a Curia
A Curia é uma Organização de Desenvolvimento e Fabricação por Contratos (CDMO) com mais de 30 anos de experiência, uma rede integrada de 27 locais em todo o mundo e mais de 3.500 funcionários em parcerias com clientes biofarmacêuticos para lançar no mercado terapias que mudam a vida. Nossas ofertas de produtos biológicos e moléculas pequenas abrangem a descoberta através da comercialização, com capacidades regulatórias e analíticas integradas. Nossos especialistas científicos e de processos, e instalações de última geração oferecem a melhor experiência em fabricação de medicamentos e produtos farmacêuticos. Da curiosidade à cura, proporcionamos todas as etapas para a melhoria da vida dos pacientes. Visite-nos em curiaglobal.com.
First professional sports league gamified by a blockchain access token
DUBAI, United Arab Emirates, Feb. 23, 2024 (GLOBE NEWSWIRE) — Karate Combat, the world’s premier full-contact professional striking league, has partnered with Dubai Department of Economy and Tourism (DET) and Dubai Sports Council (DSC) to bring Karate Combat 46 (KC46) to the emirate this spring.
Expected to be the league’s biggest event to date, KC46 is collaborating with TOKEN2049 for a Saturday 20 April event. As part of the collaboration KC46 will be part of the official programme of TOKEN2049 Week Dubai, giving conference attendees the opportunity to witness one of the world’s most innovative sports leagues through special tickets and the opportunity to meet event ambassadors at the conference. KC46 will be announced by UFC Hall of Famers Georges St-Pierre (GSP) and Bas Rutten, alongside Mike Majlak, author and co-host of the Impaulsive podcast.
Karate Combat is the first professional sports league governed and gamified by a token, the $KARATE token. KC46 will be held during TOKEN2049 Week, the largest Web3 gathering in the emirate, which will bring together 15,000+ members of the global crypto community. Every fan can participate in the league by downloading Karate Combat’s iOS and Android apps.
In the week leading up to KC46, the league plans to hold special events at the city’s most iconic landmarks, including a fighters’ press conference featuring the Museum of the Future and face-offs in front of the Dubai Frame. Karate Combat’s signature 3D VFX background will also feature Dubai’s skyline with an exciting futuristic twist.
Asim Zaidi, President of Karate Combat League, said: “It’s very much our goal to shock the combat sports world with every single event we do. And I have to say our event in Dubai we’re planning will absolutely break the internet! Nobody entertains like we do, and with DET and DSC’s support, we’re about to shake up the world of combat sports. Stay tuned!”
Ahmed Al Khaja, CEO of Dubai Festivals and Retail Establishment – Dubai Department of Economy and Tourism, said: “KC46 is an exciting addition to Dubai’s year-round calendar of business, leisure and sporting events. As host of many major championships and tournaments, Dubai has grown into a leading sports tourism destination, with KC46 serving to further consolidate the city’s status as an international events hub. In line with the Dubai Economic Agenda, D33, to further consolidate Dubai’s position as one of the top three global cities for business and leisure, Dubai’s events and festivals attract the world’s top entertainment, lifestyle and sporting stars. Dubai’s modern facilities and purpose-built venues that cater to these events alongside our vibrant city-wide experiences and easy access to proximity markets, makes Dubai a highly attractive location to host events, in addition to fighters and fans who can also explore our exciting city.”
His Excellency Saeed Hareb, Secretary General – Dubai Sports Council, said: “We are pleased that the tournament has joined the list of many distinguished and high-profile events held in Dubai. This competition also confirms Dubai’s position as a city that supports sports and a wonderful environment for the emergence and growth of various sporting events. We are keen for this prestigious league to be successful, and for this to be the beginning of more continuity and successes for the event.”
Saeed Hareb further added: “Since the beginning of this year, Dubai has hosted many international tournaments in various sports, and there is no doubt that the fans of karate and martial arts in general deserve to have a global event presented as that gives them an opportunity to see the stars of this sport while acting as a motivation for all practitioners of this sport in the country. The UAE is home to varied communities from more than 200 nationalities from across the globe, and each of them has their own favorite sports they are keen to follow and watch the stars,” Saeed Hareb added.
For more information on Karate Combat, please visit www.karate.com/
About Dubai Department of Economy and Tourism (DET) With the ultimate vision of making Dubai the world’s leading commercial centre, investment hub and tourism destination, Dubai’s Department of Economy and Tourism (DET) is mandated to support the Government in positioning the emirate as a major hub for global economy and tourism, and in boosting the city’s economic and tourism competitiveness indicators, in line with the goals of the Dubai Economic Agenda, D33, which aims to double the size of the emirate’s economy and consolidate its position among the top three global cities over the next decade. Under this remit, DET is driving efforts to further enhance Dubai’s diversified, innovative service-based economy to attract top global talent, deliver a world-class business environment and accelerate productivity growth. Additionally, DET is supporting Dubai’s vision to become the world’s best city to visit, live and work in by promoting its diverse destination proposition, unique lifestyle and outstanding quality of life, overall.
DET is the principal authority for planning, supervising, developing and marketing Dubai’s business and tourism sectors. It is also responsible for licensing and classifying all types of businesses, including hotels, tour operators and travel agents. The DET portfolio includes Dubai Economic Development Corporation (DEDC), Dubai Business Licence Corporation (DBLC), Dubai Corporation for Consumer Protection and Fair Trade (DCCPFT), Dubai SME, Dubai Corporation for Tourism and Commerce Marketing (DCTCM), Dubai Festivals and Retail Establishment (DFRE) and Dubai College of Tourism (DCT).
About Dubai Sports Council (DSC) Founded on November 30, 2005, following a decree by His Highness Sheikh Mohammed Bin Rashid Al Maktoum, the Vice President and Prime Minister of UAE and Ruler of Dubai, Dubai Sports Council is the official body responsible for the development of the sports sector in the Emirate. Today, under the guidance of its Chairman, His Highness Sheikh Mansoor Bin Mohammad bin Rashid Al Maktoum, the DSC organises and supports more than 400 events annually – not just top-notch sporting extravaganzas, but also awards and conferences that promote excellence, creativity and innovation in the world of sports. The Council supervises the work of Dubai’s seven local sports clubs and takes active interest in encouraging the practice of physical activity in society, especially among women and children, through programs and activities designed to create awareness about the importance of sport and physical activity, and to make it a way of life for the community.
The DSC’s mandate, though, is not just to promote sport, create awareness and nurture talent, but to also support creativity and reward excellence, among both individuals and organisations and help Dubai become a land of health, happiness and vitality. It has organised many international conferences and symposiums since 2006, including the annual Dubai International Sports Conference, to enhance the knowledge and culture of professionalism, and has brought some of the biggest names from the world of sports here to share their vision and thoughts. The Council also seeks to develop the sports industry in the UAE and the world through initiatives like the Mohammed Bin Rashid Al Maktoum Creative Sports Award, and it organises many major international sports championships as well in cooperation with multiple sports bodies.
About Karate Combat (KC) Karate Combat is the world’s premier full-contact striking league, blending the excitement of live-action, full-contact Karate with immersive CGI environments powered by the Epic Games Unreal gaming and virtual production engine. Olympic medalists and national champions from around the world are just some of the elite black belts invited to compete in eight different weight divisions in pursuit of a Karate Combat World Championship. The league, which is streamed and broadcast to over 100 countries worldwide, is owned by the Sensei Foundation, a Cayman Islands Foundation Company and its affiliates.
The police in the Kavango East Region on Friday commenced a search to locate the body of Vishoni Alberthina Ndumbu, who was reportedly attacked by a crocodile at Mabushe village on Thursday.
The acting regional commander, Deputy Commissioner Eino Namhahu confirmed the incident to Nampa, indicating that it occurred between 18h00 and 19h00.
It is alleged that the 23-year-old Ndumbu went to the Kavango River with two other women to fetch water and to fish. At some point, the victim was caught by the crocodile, which disappeared with her into deep water.
The police arrived at the scene to conduct a search but could not find her body or the crocodile.
Nambahu said the search on Friday morning involved staff from the Ministry of Environment, Forestry and Tourism tracking the crocodile.
Nambahu said the search would continue on Saturday.
In another human-wildlife conflict incident in Kavango East, a 43-year-old man was hospitalised after he was attacked by a hippo at Shamvura village on Thursday.
The incident
took place around 07h00, and according to Nambahu, the victim, Martin Mukerenge, went to the river alone with the intention to collect water.
‘A hippo attacked his canoe, resulting in it capsizing and he fell into the water. The hippo continued attacking and bit him on his left arm, causing a fracture,’ he said.
Nambahu said Mukerenge also sustained head injuries from a bite wound.
He was rushed to the Nyangana District Hospital where he is receiving treatment.
The Namibian Police Force in the Omusati Region are investigating a case in which a 44-year-old woman was allegedly hacked to death by her 60-year-old boyfriend before he took his own life.
Crime Investigations Coordinator for Omusati, Moses Simaho confirmed this to Nampa on Saturday, saying the incident occurred around 01h52 at Vunguvungu location in Okahao on Saturday.
‘It is alleged that the couple were heard having an argument in their shack by a neighbour. The neighbour alerted the police after she heard suspicious movements,’ he said.
The police officers upon arrival found the door of the shack locked and they observed blood stains under the door.
Simaho indicated that officers then had to break into the shack, where they discovered the body of the deceased lying on the floor in a pool of blood. She had multiple wounds on her back and neck. The suspect’s body was hanging from the roof with a rope around his neck.
Simaho identified the deceased as Uushona Anna Joima Tilimekondjo from Etunda village
and Joseph Iipinge from Okahao village.
Their bodies were transported to the Okahao police mortuary for a post-mortem to be conducted.
The police recovered a panga, thought to be the murder weapon, from the scene.
A 13-year-old boy allegedly drowned while fishing with friends at Oshikulufitu village, Ogongo Constituency in the Omusati Region.
The deceased was identified as Akushanga Simon Petrus Eita Shipingana Tangomwene.
Namibian Police Force Omusati crime investigations coordinator, Moses Simaho said the incident occurred around 18h00 on Friday.
According to Simaho, the deceased was allegedly catching fish with his friends at Okano dam at the time of the incident.
‘It is alleged that the deceased started to swim and went far into the water and became tired. He started screaming for help until he disappeared underwater and drowned,’ he said.
The deceased’s lifeless body was retrieved by NamPol Oshakati Special Reserve Force divers Saturday morning.
The body was transported to the Okahao police mortuary for a post-mortem.