Day: February 24, 2024

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Curia nomme Steve Lavezoli vice-président de sa division Produits biologiques

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. »

Pour en savoir plus sur les offres de produits biologiques de Curia, cliquez ici : https://curiaglobal.com/biologics/

À propos 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.

Contact de l’entreprise :
Viana Bhagan
Curia
+1 518 512 2111
corporatecommunications@CuriaGlobal.com

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Curia Nomeia Steve como Vice-Presidente, Divisão Biológica

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.”

Saiba mais sobre as ofertas de produtos biológicos da Curia aqui: https://curiaglobal.com/biologics/

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.

Contato Corporativo:
Viana Bhagan
Curia
+1 518 512 2111
corporatecommunications@CuriaGlobal.com

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Karate Combat 46 to enhance Dubai’s standing as a leading sports tourism destination

Karate Combat KC46 Dubai

April 20th 2024

KC46 will be held on Saturday 20 April

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.

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World leaders attend President Geingob’s memorial service


WINDHOEK: Three weeks after Namibia’s third President, Dr Hage Geingob, passed away, thousands attended his memorial service in Windhoek on Saturday.

A multitude of Namibians and dignitaries from across the world gathered at the national stadium to remember and honour the former Head of State.

Geingob, who was in the final term of his presidency since he took over in 2015, died in a Windhoek hospital on 04 February 2024.

Close to 20 heads of states and government across Africa, Europe, Asia, the Middle East and as far as the Americas attended the service at the Independence Stadium.

Prime Minister Saara Kuugongelwa-Amadhila, who led the proceedings, thanked the foreign dignitaries, saying that their presence was ‘the biggest source of strength.’

Geingob’s former deputy and now Namibia’s fourth President, Nangolo Mbumba, led the mourners at the packed stadium.

The memorial service was preceded by the procession of Geingob’s mortal remains across the nation’s capital on Friday.

Thousands of Windhoek resi
dents lined the streets of the city to witness and honour the fallen hero of the Namibian nation.

Geingob will be buried at the national shrine, Heroes’ Acre in Windhoek, which will run concurrently with a 21-gun salute.

Source: The Namibia Press Agency

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Geingob was a unifier: Nujoma


WINDHOEK: Namibia’s late President, Dr Hage Geingob, will be remembered as a unifier as he embodied a politics of inclusivity.

This is according to Namibia’s Founding President Sam Nujoma, who paid tribute to Geingob during Geingob’s State memorial service here on Saturday.

Nujoma noted in a statement delivered on his behalf by Prime Minister Saara Kuugongelwa-Amadhila at the official public event that the outpouring of love from all over the world is a testament to Geingob’s diplomacy of multilateralism.

He said the late Head of State advocated for Namibian unity in diversity, as witnessed through his mantra of ‘The Namibian House in which no one should feel left out.’

‘He thus will be remembered as a unifier because he embodied a politics that was not divisive as he understood the immense power of unity and vehemently fought against tribalism,’ Nujoma, who was present at the event, said.

Nujoma recalled that the last time he spoke to Geingob was when he called him a day before he went for medical treat
ment in the United States of America in late January 2024.

‘On that occasion, I wished him a quick recovery and renewed strength to continue leading our country to greater heights of economic development and prosperity,’ he said at the stadium covered by a sombre mood.

Nujoma, who met Geingob for the first time in 1963 in Kinshasa in the Democratic Republic of the Congo, said Geingob was ‘very attentive, teachable and a very consultative person who placed great emphasis on dialogue.’

The former Statesman said the hero’s funeral accorded to Geingob means that ‘we are giving a richly deserved recognition to a national hero and third President of the Republic of Namibia.’

Geingob is a recipient of the Most Ancient Order of the Welwitschia Mirabilis, which is Namibia’s highest award.

In his tribute, Nujoma said Geingob’s towering presence will be missed in the corridors of the United Nations, African Union and the SADC headquarters.

Source: The Namibia Press Agency

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The world will miss Geingob: Nandi-Ndaitwah


WINDHOEK: Vice President Netumbo Nandi-Ndaitwah has said that the presence of over 20 heads of state at the memorial service of the late President Hage Geingob is testament that the world will miss him.

She made the statement while delivering her tribute during the memorial service held in Geingob’s honour at the Independence Stadium in Windhoek on Saturday.

Nandi-Ndaitwah said it was not by mistake that the ruling party, Swapo, deployed Geingob to the government and the nation.

‘He did not let the party down, and this is demonstrated by how the nation and the world is mourning him,’ she said.

The vice president noted that the period since Geingob’s joining of the Swapo Party in 1964 was marked by dedication to the just cause of genuine freedom and independence for Namibians.

‘He was a leader born in a generation that fearlessly sacrificed for a free and independent Namibia,’ Nandi-Ndaitwah said.

She further added that Geingob was scheduled to co-chair the United Nations Summit of the Future in Septembe
r this year, adding that the United Nations will surely miss him.

‘His voice was vocal on various international fora, particularly the African Union, UN and others for the promotion of multilateralism and equality among nations. The world was waiting with expectation for him, along with his German counterpart, to chair the UN Summit of the Future,’ she said.

Meanwhile, Popular Democratic Movement (PDM) president McHenry Venaani in his tribute said Geingob’s legacy is not only that of a head of state, but also that of a deft negotiator on the international stage.

‘His skilful diplomacy and adept negotiation strategies were instrumental in navigating some of the complexities of our nation’s history,’ Venaani added.

Geingob died on 04 February 2024 at the age of 82.

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Geingos to receive Cuban National Order on behalf of late Geingob


WINDHOEK: President of the General Assembly of Cuba, Esteban Lazo Hernandez will deliver to former First Lady Monica Geingos the National Order of José Martí which was bestowed on her late husband, President Hage Geingob.

Hernandez announced this on Saturday at the State memorial service in honour of the late Geingob.

‘The beautiful history that brought together President Geingob and our country has earned him the title of endeared friend of the Cuban people and its revolution, which therefore makes him worthy of two of the most important decorations granted by the Republic of Cuba,’ he said.

President Fidel Castro bestowed on Geingob the Order of Carlos Manuel de Céspedes in 1994, while he was Prime Minister of Namibia.

‘Then, in virtue of the Presidential decree law number 452 of 01 July 2022, President Miguel Díaz-Canel bestowed on him the National Order of José Martí, an honour he could not receive in life and which I will deliver to his wife posthumously,’ said Hernandez.

The National Order of José
Martí is a State honour in Cuba, named after José Martí, a national hero of Cuba.

Hernandez further said Cuba will never forget its Namibian friends, one of whom Geingob had been.

‘A baobab (tree) has fallen, but his example will multiply in the young people who embody the future and who will make of Namibia a better country as he dreamed,’ he concluded.

Source: The Namibia Press Agency