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Top U.S. cancer specialists exchange ideas of promising new therapies at Feinstein Institute’s Brain Tumor Biotech Summit

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At the sixth annual Feinstein Institute for Medical Research Brain Tumor Biotech Summit held June 7 at Northwell Health’s Lenox Hill Hospital, leaders in neurosurgery, neuroscience, oncology and industry professionals from across the country gathered to exchange ideas of promising new therapies in the treatment of brain tumors and other central nervous system (CNS) diseases.

“As we continue to look for new treatments for brain tumors and CNS diseases, it is vitally important for the nation’s top cancer specialists and the investment community to come together and collaborate with one another on basic and clinical research efforts and discuss promising new therapies,” said John Boockvar, MD, vice chair of neurosurgery at Lenox Hill Hospital and co-director of the Feinstein Institute’s Brain Tumor Biotech Center. “Our summit provides a platform for researchers, oncologists, neurosurgeons, hedge fund managers, venture capitalists and leaders in biotech and pharmaceutical industries to network with one another with the common goal of identifying innovative therapies that will extend and enhance quality of life for our patients.”

At the 2019 Brain Tumor Biotech Summit, some of the topics presented by leading experts included immunotherapy and precision medicine in the treatment of glioblastoma (GBM); autologous tissue transfers to bypass the blood brain barrier (BBB) for human GBM; artificial intelligence in the neuroimaging of glioma; intra-operative radiotherapy (IORT) in the treatment of surgically resected brain metastases; and, the use of 5 ALA imaging dye during brain tumor removal surgery to better distinguish cancer cells from healthy tissue.

“The Brain Tumor Biotech Summit provides a unique opportunity for creativity between people who are not usually in the same room,” said Marc Symons, PhD, Feinstein Institute’s co- director of the Brain Tumor Biotech Center. “We hope that the summit provides fertile ground for spontaneous meetings, discussions and action plans between great minds that all share a common goal of improving cancer therapies for our patients with these terrible diseases.”

“When scientists and investors collaborate, they create the potential to ignite treatment discovery and development,” said Kevin J. Tracey, MD, president and CEO of the Feinstein Institute. “At this year’s summit, Drs. Boockvar and Symons provided an outstanding platform to accomplish this important goal.”

 

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Xinhua Silk Road: Jing’an District of China’s Shanghai shines at import expo

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BEIJING, Nov. 18, 2024 /PRNewswire/ — During the recently-concluded seventh China International Import Expo (CIIE), Jing’an District of China’s Shanghai has held a series of investment promotion activities in an attempt to showcase its unique charm and unlimited business opportunities.

The district launched the “Quality Products Import Demonstration Zone” during the this year’s CIIE, the first of its kind in Shanghai, and introduced the “1+N” industry high-quality development policy toolkit, covering trade, finance, professional services, data intelligence, cultural creativity, life and health, etc., aiming to build an open and shared industrial ecology.

In recent years, the amount of intended purchase orders reached by Jing’an District at the CIIE has repeatedly hit new highs. During the CIIE this year, the district claimed the largest quantity of intended purchase orders among all districts in Shanghai. 

This year, 52 companies from Jing’an participated in the CIIE. The district saw ten groups of companies reach broad cooperation consensus. Key exhibitors and buyers, such as L’Oreal, Inditex, and doTERRA, signed a series of procurement and cooperation agreements. About 12 high-quality investment projects with an estimated investment of about 1 billion yuan successfully settled in the district. 

An official with Jing’an District said that Jing’an warmly welcomes friends at home and abroad to come to Jing’an, and hopes to work together with enterprises to promote the high-quality development of the district.

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EQT sets hard cap for EQT Private Capital Asia’s BPEA IX at USD 14.5 billion

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THIS IS INFORMATION THAT EQT AB (PUBL) IS OBLIGED TO MAKE PUBLIC PURSUANT TO THE EU MARKET ABUSE REGULATION. THE INFORMATION WAS SUBMITTED FOR PUBLICATION, THROUGH THE AGENCY OF THE CONTACT PERSON SET OUT BELOW AT 6:00 PM CET ON 17 NOVEMBER 2024.

STOCKHOLM, Nov. 17, 2024 /PRNewswire/ — EQT has today set the hard cap for investor commitments of USD 14.5 billion for EQT Private Capital Asia’s BPEA Private Equity Fund IX (“BPEA IX”). A hard cap refers to an upper limit on the amount of investor commitments accepted as part of the fund. The actual fund size is dependent on the outcome of the fundraising process. As previously communicated, the target fund size for BPEA IX is USD 12.5 billion

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Launch of Al Faisal Al Baladi Holding

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A strategic partnership between two of the largest Qatari companies to add value to the local and regional market, enhancing food security and innovation in several key sectors.

DOHA, Qatar, Nov. 16, 2024 /PRNewswire/ — Senyar Trading & Distribution Company and Al Baladi Holding have announced the launch of their strategic partnership under the name of ‘Al Faisal Al Baladi Holding’. The launch ceremony was attended by Sheikh Faisal bin Qassim Al Thani, Chairman of Al Faisal Holding, and Mr. Mohammed Abdullah Al Attiyah, Chairman of Al Baladi Holding. This partnership aims to provide added value to the Qatari and regional markets, and to enhance the role of Qatari companies in supporting and developing the local economy in line with Qatar National Vision 2030.

 

 

Within this partnership, a strong economic icon was established under the name ‘Al Faisal Al Baladi Holding Group’, capable of implementing huge projects across the MENA region in a number of different vital sectors, especially livestock and agricultural production projects, which contributes to supporting food security and enhancing livestock in a sustainable manner. In addition, the retail sector constitutes a significant part of the Company’s activities.

Al Faisal Al Baladi Holding Group Holding includes Al Faisal Al Baladi Holding LLC, based in Qatar, Al Faisal Al Baladi Group for Malls Management and Operations, based in Egypt, and Al Faisal Al Baladi Holding, based in the Sultanate of Oman. As well as livestock and agricultural production, these companies will operate in several diverse sectors including distribution and wholesale, manufacturing, hospitality and hotels, restaurants, food and beverages, with the retail sector also constituting a significant area of focus. Through these activities, they will seek to meet the growing demand for innovative products and solutions, while supporting sustainable economic development in Qatar and the region.

Commenting on this announcement, Sheikh Faisal Bin Qassim Al Thani, Chairman of Al Faisal Holding, stated: “I am pleased to witness the formation of this strategic partnership that represents the development of the private sector in Qatar and enhances its ability to compete through cooperations built on solid foundations. This partnership is a realization of Qatar Vision 2030 of empowering the private sector and enhancing its contribution to the local economy. I wish both parties success in this promising partnership.”

Mr Mohammed Abdullah Al Attiyah, Chairman of Al Baladi Holding and Chairman of Al Faisal Al Baladi, said: “We are delighted with this cooperation which opens new horizons for growth and expansion. Al Baladi Holding has achieved remarkable successes in recent years, and this partnership comes to underpin our position in the market and expand the scope of our activities. We hope that Al Faisal Al Baladi Holding will contribute to the development of successful and innovative projects that will be a source of pride for everyone.”

Sheikh Mohammed bin Faisal Al Thani, Vice Chairman of Al Faisal Al Baladi Holding, added: “We share common goals, integrated resources, and expertise with Al Baladi Holding. Through this partnership, we will achieve integration and synergy in diverse businesses to maximize value for all parties, including consumers and investors, which will benefit all stakeholders and contribute to achieving a positive impact across every level.”

Mr. Abdullah Mohammed Al Attiyah, Vice Chairman of Al Baladi Holding, said: “Undoubtedly, the stability of the Qatari economy, the diversity of investment opportunities, and the positive business environment, have all contributed to Al Baladi Holding’s market leading position. We look forward to this partnership with confidence in its promise to help build a bright future”

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Mr. Tarek Mahmoud Al Sayed, Board Member of Al Faisal Al Baladi Holding, added: “Food security projects hold special importance, especially in their comprehensive and sustainable concept, which constitute an essential part of our future strategy. We seek to play a pivotal role in the region through livestock and agricultural production projects, as we currently own a number of livestock and agricultural production companies in Qatar and Oman, and we plan to expand and launch new projects in a number of countries in the region and North Africa. This will support Al Faisal Al Baladi in becoming a leading company in achieving food security at the regional level.”

Mr Hany Al Sayyadi, CEO and Board Member of Al Faisal Al Baladi Holding, concluded by saying: “This partnership strengthens our diversified investment portfolio and facilitates the expansions of our presence in regional and global markets. Our vision is to achieve a strong presence in the Middle East region, by focusing on innovation and quality in all our sectors. This partnership is a natural extension of the vision of both companies to enhance economic integration and contribute to driving development in Qatar and the region.”

Al Faisal Al Baladi plans to expand its business activities in regional and global markets, by utilizing the diverse investment opportunities represented by the manufacturing, hospitality and retail sectors. The Group’s current portfolio includes more than 30 leading companies in their fields, including Al Baladi and Al Baladi Express Markets, Al Wajba Dairy and Juice Factory, City Limousine Company, in addition to a number of restaurants and companies in the food sector, and many others.

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Chairman of Al Faisal Holding Sheikh Faisal bin Qassim Al Thani, and Chairman of Al Baladi Holding Mohammed Abdullah Al Attiyah along with other officials during the launch of Al Faisal Al Baladi Holding

 

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