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Boro Dropulic to Share Pivotal Insights at Advanced Therapies Week on January 21-22, 2025

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GAITHERSBURG, Md., Jan. 17, 2025 /PRNewswire/ — Caring Cross and Vector BioMed, Inc. are pleased to announce that Boro Dropulic, Executive Director of Caring Cross and CEO of Vector BioMed, will be speaking at Advanced Therapies Week (ATW) on January 21 and 22 in Dallas, Texas. Dr. Dropulic will participate in three key sessions where he will share his expertise and insights into the future of cell and gene therapies, strategies for improving access, and the commercialization of innovative therapeutics.

Session Details

Plenary Panel: “Innovating for the Future of Cell and Gene Therapies”
Date: January 21, 2025
Time: 9:00 – 10:30 CST
Highlights: Dr. Dropulic will join an esteemed panel to explore challenges and solutions for advancing the next generation of cell and gene therapies.

Panel Discussion: “The CAR-T Story and the Future of Cell Therapies”
Date: January 21, 2025
Session Timing: 13:15 – 14:15 CST
Overview: Delve into the CAR-T journey, including technological advancements and innovations shaping the landscape of cellular therapies.

Workshop: “Transforming Good Science into Sustainable Business: Actionable Strategies for Commercializing Cell and Gene Therapies”
Date: January 22, 2025
Time: 8:00 – 9:00 CST
Format: A hands-on session where Dr. Dropulic will outline pathways for converting scientific innovation into scalable and accessible commercial solutions.

Thought Leadership from Dr. Boro Dropulic

Dr. Dropulic will address pressing issues such as the high cost of CAR-T and other cellular therapies, the importance of point-of-care manufacturing, and the global push to localize development and production:

Reducing Manufacturing Costs: Lowering the cost of materials, particularly lentiviral vectors, is critical to making therapies accessible. Vector BioMed is leading the way, offering GMP-grade lentiviral vectors at approximately half the price of leading alternatives through innovative and efficient manufacturing processes.Point-of-Care Manufacturing: Centralized manufacturing models are costly and inefficient. Distributing manufacturing directly to care facilities can reduce costs and ensure that transformative therapies reach more patients in need.

Global Access: Empowering low- and middle-income countries (LMICs) to develop and manufacture advanced therapeutics will address disparities in healthcare access and drive meaningful change. Caring Cross’s initiatives and international networks aim to localize production capabilities and enable affordable treatments for underserved regions.

Caring Cross: Building a Global Network for Advanced Therapeutics

Through its International Affordable Advanced Therapeutics Manufacturing Network, Caring Cross partners with organizations worldwide to enhance point-of-care, low-cost manufacturing of cellular therapeutics. This network promotes equity, inclusiveness, and sustainability by:

Strengthening manufacturing capacity and clinical trial infrastructure.Expanding collaboration and visibility for member organizations.Enabling transparent and responsive manufacturing practices.

By addressing these needs, the network empowers organizations to serve diverse populations and contribute to the equitable development and distribution of lifesaving therapies.

Vector BioMed: Transforming Lentiviral Vector Development and Rapid Production

Vector BioMed continues to expand its development resources and optimize lentiviral vector manufacturing. The company is focused on:

Disrupting traditional workflows to offer cost-effective solutions.Refining vector design during early development for enhanced efficiency.Continuing innovation: Later in 2025, Vector BioMed plans to launch several new products as part of a notable expansion of its premier lentiviral vector platform technology.

With these advancements, Vector BioMed is committed to driving innovation while maintaining an unwavering focus on cost reduction for its clients.

Connect with Caring Cross and Vector BioMed at ATW

Learn more about Vector BioMed’s lentiviral vector services at Vector BioMed.
Discover how Caring Cross is advancing global access to therapies at Caring Cross.

Request a meeting with team members at ATW using the ATW Event App (link), our contact form, or via email at partner@vectorbiomed.com.

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Asian Hall of Fame Heritage Gala Highlights Impactful Legacy

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LOS ANGELES, May 13, 2026 /PRNewswire/ — Global ambassador Asian Hall of Fame highlighted positive messages of interracial synergy with its Heritage Gala on May 1, 2026 at the iconic Biltmore Los Angeles. CBS LA Anchor Suzie Suh served as Master of Ceremonies of the festive Asian Heritage Month celebration brought to life by vibrant heritage costumes representing Asia, Latin America, and the U.S. Virgin Islands. The intergenerational benefit funded Women In Tech, Entertainment, Science & Sports (WinTESS) scholarships for 103 applicants from all racial backgrounds.

Guests from California, Washington, Oregon, Hawaii, and New York applauded the Class of 2026 Official Announcement, including Asian Hall of Fame’s first-ever Major League Baseball Inductee Hideo Nomo, nominated by the Los Angeles Dodgers, and DTLA muralist Robert Vargas as Goodwill Ambassador.

Dedicated San Marino philanthropist and Board of Governors Chairwoman Melinda Rogers was honored as the 2026 Woman of the Year, with a moving speech presented by her younger brother William Rogers. Chairwoman Rogers highlighted the endearing impact of family, and delighted audiences with her custom Korean hanbok, designed alongside Anna Kim at her Koreatown boutique.

Distinguished philanthropist Loida Nicolas Lewis (Inductee 2007) shared an inspiring fireside chat with stories of family legacy and community empowerment. Guests received commemorative autographed memoirs, and complimentary gifts from Nan Yang Delight and SUP. Inductees in attendance were Marc Anthony Nicolas, Kristen Lui, incoming Inductees Kitty Lo and Maggie Tseng, Official Design Partner of the 2026 Season.

The dramatic Heritage Costume Show, sponsored by Meridien Vacation Homes, presented pageant holders including a Rose Pageant Princess, Miss Asia USA, Miss Teen Latina Global, Hi-Teen USA, Miss International U.S. Virgin Islands, Miss Taiwanese American, and Mrs. Asia Glamour.

Maki Mae performed from her upcoming album release with pianist Jason Lo and cellist Ryan Phipps. Walter Nishinaka and Los Angeles Taiko Collective kicked off raffle drawings, including an 18-carat gold ring donated by long-standing supporter Vartan Kazanjian, owner of Estate Jewelers of South Pasadena.

ABOUT ASIAN HALL OF FAME
Established in 2004, Asian Hall of Fame strengthens interracial synergy by advancing mainstream recognition of Asian and Native legacy. Inductees include Connie Chung, Kristi Yamaguchi, Margaret Cho, amongst others. Contact: press@asianhalloffame.org, (626) 600-9418, www.asianhalloffame.org.

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MOUNT STERLING, Ill., May 13, 2026 /PRNewswire/ — Brown County

Brown County, Illinois provides notice of a data privacy incident involving personal information of certain county constituents and staff.

What Happened? On April 3, 2025, we received alerts of unusual activity in one of our email accounts. We launched an immediate investigation, and retained independent cyber incident response specialists to assist. The investigation determined that two email accounts experienced unauthorized access. We have no evidence of fraud or identity theft from this incident.

What Information Was Involved. The information involved varied by individual, and may have included a first and last name along with a Social Security number, driver’s license number, government issued identification number, medical information, or health insurance information.

What We Are Doing. In addition to the above, we are offering complimentary credit monitoring and identity protection services to individuals whose Social Security numbers were believed to be involved.

What You Can Do. Generally, it is best practice to remain vigilant for incidents of identity theft and fraud from any source by reviewing your account statements and credit reports for suspicious activity and errors. If you discover any suspicious or unusual activity, promptly contact your financial institution or service provider.

Individuals are entitled to one free credit report annually from each of the three major credit reporting bureaus, TransUnion, Experian, and Equifax. To order a free credit report, visit www.annualcreditreport.com or call 1-877-322-8228.

Individuals may further learn about identity theft, fraud alerts, credit freezes, and the steps to take to protect personal information by contacting the credit reporting bureaus, the Federal Trade Commission (FTC), or state Attorneys General. The FTC encourages those who discover that their information has been misused to file a complaint with them. It may be reached at 600 Pennsylvania Ave. NW, Washington, D.C. 20580; www.identitytheft.gov; 1-877-ID-THEFT (1-877-438-4338); and TTY: 1-866-653-4261.

For More Information, you may contact us at 1-800-405-6108, Monday through Friday, 8:00 a.m. to 8:00 p.m. EST for further assistance.

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SharkNinja Set to Join S&P MidCap 400; Flowers Foods and F&G Annuities & Life to Join S&P SmallCap 600

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NEW YORK, May 13, 2026 /PRNewswire/ — S&P Dow Jones Indices will make the following changes to the S&P MidCap 400, S&P SmallCap 600: 

SharkNinja (NYSE: SN) will replace Flowers Foods Inc. (NYSE: FLO) in the S&P MidCap 400, and Flowers Foods will replace CSG Systems Intl Inc. (NASD: CSGS) in the S&P SmallCap 600 effective prior to the opening of trading on Monday, May 18. NEC Corporation (TSE: 6701) is acquiring CSG Systems Intl in a deal expected to close soon, pending final closing conditions.F&G Annuities & Life Inc. (NYSE: FG) will replace Mister Car Wash Inc. (NASD: MCW) in the S&P SmallCap 600 effective prior to the opening of trading on Tuesday, May 19. Leonard Green & Partners L.P. is acquiring Mister Car Wash in a deal expected to close soon, pending final closing conditions.

Following is a summary of the changes that will take place prior to the open of trading on the effective date:

Effective Date

Index Name

Action

Company Name

Ticker

GICS Sector

May 18, 2026

S&P MidCap 400

Addition

SharkNinja

SN

Consumer Discretionary

May 18, 2026

S&P MidCap 400

Deletion

Flowers Foods

FLO

Consumer Staples

May 18, 2026

S&P SmallCap 600

Addition

Flowers Foods

FLO

Consumer Staples

May 18, 2026

S&P SmallCap 600

Deletion

CSG Systems Intl

CSGS

Industrials

May 19, 2026

S&P SmallCap 600

Addition

F&G Annuities & Life

FG

Financials

May 19, 2026

S&P SmallCap 600

Deletion

Mister Car Wash

MCW

Consumer Discretionary

ABOUT S&P DOW JONES INDICES

S&P Dow Jones Indices is the largest global resource for essential index-based concepts, data and research, and home to iconic financial market indicators, such as the S&P 500® and the Dow Jones Industrial Average®. More assets are invested in products based on our indices than products based on indices from any other provider in the world. Since Charles Dow invented the first index in 1884, S&P DJI has been innovating and developing indices across the spectrum of asset classes helping to define the way investors measure and trade the markets.

S&P Dow Jones Indices is a division of S&P Global (NYSE: SPGI), which provides essential intelligence for individuals, companies, and governments to make decisions with confidence. For more information, visit www.spglobal.com/spdji/en/

FOR MORE INFORMATION:

S&P Dow Jones Indices
index_services@spglobal.com

Media Inquiries
spdji.comms@spglobal.com

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