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Flagship Pioneering, Cambridge University Health Partners, and Milner Therapeutics Institute Announce Collaboration to Accelerate Biotech Research and Innovation

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First of its Kind Scientific Collaboration Will Engage Top Research Institutes in Cambridge, UK with Flagship Pioneering

Focus on Scaling and Advancing Flagship’s Breakthrough Science and Technologies through the Cambridge Life Sciences Ecosystem

LONDON, Jan. 23, 2025 /PRNewswire/ — Flagship Pioneering, the bioplatform innovation company, today announced an agreement with top life science organisations Cambridge University Health Partners (CUHP) and the Milner Therapeutics Institute (MTI) to collaborate to jointly advance breakthrough scientific research and technologies.

The collaboration will focus on research and innovation and will enable Flagship Pioneering’s ecosystem of more than 40 companies to partner with CUHP and MTI to access breakthrough science and technologies, clinical translation and trial support, and data assets and biosamples. It will also allow for career development opportunities with Flagship for Cambridge, UK scientists and students, including through the Flagship Fellowship.

Flagship will work with Cambridge University Health Partners and the Milner Therapeutics Institute to access exciting opportunities across other top organizations in the Cambridge, UK life sciences ecosystem, including the Wellcome Sanger Institute, the MRC Laboratory of Molecular Biology, the Babraham Institute, the University of Cambridge, the NIHR Cambridge Biomedical Research Centre, the NIHR Cambridge Clinical Research Facility, and the Cambridge University Hospitals NHS Trust. 

“Our collaboration with CUHP and MTI blends breakthrough research, clinical trial support, access to data assets, and accelerated talent development,” said Junaid Bajwa, M.D., Senior Partner and Head of the United Kingdom for Flagship Pioneering. “Cambridge is one of the centerpieces of the UK’s life sciences ecosystem, and Flagship has already witnessed firsthand how the US and UK Cambridge ecosystems can potentiate each other’s innovations, with the launch last year of our first co-located company, Quotient Therapeutics. We are pleased to announce this collaboration with CUHP and MTI roughly one year after opening our new London hub, and we expect to see further momentum in cooperation between the UK’s rich research and life science networks and Flagship and its companies.”

“This collaboration unites two of the world’s great drivers of life sciences innovation, the city of Cambridge, UK and Flagship Pioneering, in a bid to accelerate the cutting-edge medicines and global companies of tomorrow,” said Lord James O’Shaughnessy, Chair of Cambridge University Health Partners. “It is a fusion of scientific creativity, technological innovation, entrepreneurial flair and a can-do attitude, that will allow talent from our world-leading institutes the chance to pair their academic research with Flagship’s exciting and novel approach to inventing and building bioplatform companies. Ultimately, we all want to change the lives of patients and create successful businesses, and we’re thrilled to be Flagship’s UK academic partner.”

“Research collaborations like this can further propel the UK’s position as a hub for biotechnology innovation,” said Sir Tony Kouzarides, Director of the Milner Therapeutics Institute. “We are pleased to add Flagship’s unique approach to company creation and development to the thriving ecosystem that exists here in Cambridge, and look forward to seeing where the collaboration will lead.”

About Flagship Pioneering

Flagship Pioneering invents and builds bioplatform companies, each with the potential for multiple products that transform human health or sustainability. Since its launch in 2000, Flagship has originated and fostered more than 100 scientific ventures, resulting in more than $60 billion in aggregate value. Flagship is operating with $14 billion of assets under management as of its latest capital raise, announced in July 2024. The current Flagship ecosystem comprises over 40 companies, including Foghorn Therapeutics (NASDAQ: FHTX), Moderna (NASDAQ: MRNA), Omega Therapeutics (NASDAQ: OMGA), Sana Biotechnology (NASDAQ: SANA), Generate BiomedicinesInariIndigo Agriculture, and Tessera Therapeutics.

About Cambridge University Health Partners

Cambridge University Health Partners (CUHP) is one of eight Academic Health Science Centres in England, whose mission is to improve patient healthcare by bringing together the NHS, industry and academia. Along with leaders from across the Cambridge life sciences and healthcare ecosystem, CUHP devised and now implements the life science strategy for the Cambridge cluster. The partners are, Anglia Ruskin University (ARU), Cambridge and Peterborough NHS Foundation Trust, Cambridge University Hospitals NHS Foundation Trust, Royal Papworth Hospital NHS Foundation Trust and the University of Cambridge.

About Milner Therapeutics Institute

The Milner Therapeutics Institute (MTI) is a purpose-built research institute at the University of Cambridge, with an overarching vision to convert pioneering science into therapies by driving academic-industry partnerships. The MTI demonstrates a world-leading model of start-up companies, academics and pharma working side by side.

The MTI has an in-house research programme that has  built a mass of expertise in computational research and functional genomics, and is the headquarters of the Milner Therapeutics Consortium, a partnership of nine Pharma companies and three academic Institutions that provides routes to engage with Cambridge academics and entrepreneurs. The MTI also provides space for start-ups through the Frame Shift Bio-incubator.

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Flagship Pioneering
press@flagshippioneering.com

Cambridge University Health Partners 
comms@cuhp.org.uk

Milner Therapeutics Institute
Nikki Mann
ndo23@cam.ac.uk

 

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139th Canton Fair Phase 3 Advances Toward a Better Life with New and Strengthened Product Zones

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GUANGZHOU, China, May 3, 2026 /PRNewswire/ — The 139th China Import and Export Fair (Canton Fair) has rolled out nine newly established product zones. Phase 3 features an expanded and upgraded Intelligent Healthcare zone and the inaugural presentation of a Functional & Technical Fabrics zone.

The upgraded Intelligent Healthcare zone brings together 50 companies presenting a full spectrum of intelligent medical solutions, spanning AI-powered diagnostics, surgical robotics, and next‑generation eldercare technologies. Exhibits highlight how medical devices are becoming smaller, more precise, and increasingly non‑invasive. Capsule endoscopy systems demonstrate how gastrointestinal screening can be completed without discomfort, while AI‑enabled traditional Chinese medicine analyzers compress the inspection and inquiry process into minutes. Wearable glucose monitors make chronic disease management easier and more convenient.

Robotic technologies play a prominent role as well. Endoscopic and orthopedic surgical robots showcase enhanced precision through integrated human‑machine coordination, while bionic prosthetic hands use non‑invasive myoelectric sensing to independently control each finger. Intelligent rehabilitation systems, including lower‑limb exoskeletons and hand‑training devices, provide consistent support for patients recovering mobility. Companion‑style eldercare robots, equipped with monitoring and telemedicine functions, signal the rise of integrated home‑based health services.

The debuting Functional & Technical Fabrics zone highlights how the traditional textile industry is moving toward higher-end and smarter products. Exhibitors present materials that combine multi‑layered performance with intelligent responsiveness. Textiles featuring temperature‑regulating fibers, phase‑change materials, and light‑ or heat‑sensitive color‑shifting effects illustrate how fabrics are evolving into adaptive platforms capable of responding to environmental conditions.

Sustainability emerges as a defining theme. Bio‑based fibers, degradable films, recycled polyester, and organic cotton reflect a shift from isolated eco‑products toward full‑chain green manufacturing. High‑performance outdoor and protective applications further shape the narrative. Materials engineered for waterproof breathability, UV resistance, flame retardancy, and long‑term durability address rising demand across sportswear, professional protection, and medical environments. Smart textiles with embedded health‑monitoring modules demonstrate how apparel is beginning to function as a continuous wellness interface.

Both technology‑driven healthcare and advanced textiles are converging around a shared pursuit of a better life. As these advancements continue to evolve, they reflect a manufacturing landscape increasingly shaped by innovation, resilience, and a commitment to improving everyday living.

For pre-registration, please click: https://buyer.cantonfair.org.cn/register/buyer/email?source_type=16

 

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CupidFeel Insights Show How Shared Interests Affect Initial Connection Outcomes

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New behavioral insights from CupidFeel offer a carefully considered look at how shared interests influence whether an initial connection on a dating platform is sustained or abandoned in those first critical exchanges.

GIBRALTAR, May 3, 2026 /PRNewswire-PRWeb/ — The findings by CupidFeel are not dramatic, but they are telling. People who referenced a shared interest — whether a genre of music, a type of cuisine, a sport, a creative practice, or even a shared discomfort with small talk — within the first few exchanges of a new conversation were found to be measurably more likely to continue that conversation beyond the initial contact window. The effect was not uniform across all interest categories; certain types of shared interest appeared to carry more relational weight than others.

It was also observed by CupidFeel that the timing of when shared interests entered a conversation mattered. Connections where common ground was discovered organically — through the natural flow of exchange rather than prompted by a profile field or a direct question — showed stronger indicators of sustained interest. The discovery, in other words, carried more meaning when it felt like something found rather than something declared.

Among the most quietly striking findings in the CupidFeel data was the role of specificity. Broad shared categories — “we both like travel,” “we both enjoy cooking” — were associated with polite, often brief exchanges that rarely extended past pleasantries. But when specificity entered the picture — when one person mentioned a particular documentary that had stayed with them, or a city they had visited and could not stop thinking about — the conversational energy shifted. Something opened up.

In a CupidFeel review of trends in profile engagements, those whose profiles reflected specific, idiosyncratic interests — rather than broadly appealing ones — also showed higher rates of receiving first messages, a finding that runs gently counter to the instinct many people have to present themselves in the most universally appealing terms possible.

What seemed to matter most was not the quantity of overlap but whether the overlap that existed was felt — whether it produced a sense of being seen in some particular, non-generic way. A CupidFeel review of early conversation patterns suggests that a single deeply resonant shared interest may be more generative for early connection than a long list of surface-level commonalities that, taken together, feel more like a demographic profile than a person.

About CupidFeel

CupidFeel is an online dating platform built around the belief that meaningful connections begin with emotional honesty and the willingness to let a conversation go somewhere real. It came into being for people who are less interested in the mechanics of dating and more drawn to the possibility of something that feels grounded — exchanges that move at their own pace, guided by genuine curiosity rather than performance.

A CupidFeel review of its own design principles returns consistently to the same question: what does it take for a first message to feel like it might be worth the journey? The platform makes room for the kind of interaction that doesn’t always have a clear destination but feels, from the first exchange, like something real. CupidFeel is a place where the unexpected is not something to be managed, but something to be welcomed.

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Timothy Albers, CupidFeel, 1 14845691657, smm@cupidfeel.com, https://cupidfeel.com/

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Las Vegas Review-Journal Launches VegasBusiness, a New Multiplatform Business Brand Serving Southern Nevada Leaders

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LAS VEGAS, May 3, 2026 /PRNewswire/ –The Las Vegas Review Journal today announced the launch of VegasBusiness, a new multiplatform brand designed to deliver authoritative reporting, analysis, and insight to Southern Nevada’s business leaders and decisionmakers.

VegasBusiness debuts with a biweekly print section distributed in the Sunday Las Vegas Review Journal, a new digital hub at VegasBusiness.com, a weekday business email newsletter, and a bi monthly podcast. Together, the platforms create the most comprehensive local business news and intelligence offerings in the Las Vegas market.

Vegas Business, powered by the state’s largest and most experienced business reporting team, focuses on the people, companies, and forces shaping Southern Nevada’s economy, including gaming and hospitality, real estate development, technology, finance, logistics, and small business.

“Las Vegas is one of the fastest evolving business markets in the country, and its leaders need timely, trustworthy intelligence to compete and grow,” Keith Moyer, publisher and editor of the Las Vegas Review Journal, said. “VegasBusiness expands our business journalism across platforms and delivers deeper insight, greater frequency, and broader reach for Southern Nevada’s decision makers.”

Expanded Business Coverage Across Platforms

VegasBusiness features business coverage designed for how executives consume news today—through print, digital, email, audio, video, and social channels.

Editorial franchises include CSuite Insider, featuring executive interviews; Building Las Vegas, with in depth reporting on major projects and deals; Innovation, spotlighting people and ideas driving change; Price Points, examining data and consumer trends; Small Business, highlighting enterprising local companies; and a curated Calendar of business events and conferences.

“We created this section to provide Las Vegas business leaders with practical, locally grounded intelligence so t hey can make faster, more informed decisions on growth, talent, and regulation,” Erin Edgemon, business editor of the Review Journal, said. “VegasBusiness is designed to help business leaders understand what’s happening in the economy, why it matters, and how it impacts their organizations and communities.”

A Premium Environment for Advertisers

In addition to expanded editorial coverage, VegasBusiness provides a new advertising and sponsorship platform for brands seeking to reach business decision makers in Southern Nevada. The brand offers integrated opportunities across print, digital, newsletters, podcasts, video, social media, and events, supported by advanced audience targeting and measurement.

“VegasBusiness gives advertisers access to the largest concentration of local business decision- makers in the market,” Michael LaBonia, senior vice president of sales for the Las Vegas Review Journal, said. “It’s a high impact, data driven platform that connects brands with influence, intent, and measurable results.”

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VegasBusiness Magazine: Biweekly, Sundays in the Las Vegas Review JournalDigital: 24/7 at VegasBusiness.com**Newscast:** Weekday segment mornings on 7@7 a.m.**Newsletter:** Featured in the weekday Business Brief

Additional information is available at VegasBusiness.com.

Since 1909, the Las Vegas Review-Journal has been Nevada’s comprehensive media leader. Over the years, it has transformed from an award-winning newspaper that delivers local and community news and spans the globe with far-reaching topics and coverage. The Review-Journal has forged into multimedia and digital platforms through its website, Reviewjournal.com, which includes a network of niche publications, breaking news, e-newsletters, customized content, custom printing, a production studio, and more to meet the specific needs of readers and advertisers alike.

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Wanda English Blair, Vice President of Marketing
(702) 383-0223
wblair@reviewjournal.com

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