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Curetis to Hold Extraordinary General Meeting on March 10, 2020
Amsterdam, the Netherlands, Holzgerlingen, Germany, and San Diego, CA, USA, January 27, 2020, 08:00 am CET / 02:00 am EDT – Curetis N.V. (the “Company” and together with its subsidiaries “Curetis“), a developer of next-level molecular diagnostic solutions, today published the invitation to its Extraordinary General Meeting (EGM). The invitation follows the notice of effectiveness of the OpGen, Inc. S-4 filing received from the SEC on January 23, 2020.
Curetis N.V. will hold the EGM on Tuesday, March 10, 2020, at Steigenberger Airport Hotel, Stationsplein Zuid – West 951, 1117 CE Schiphol – Oost/Amsterdam, the Netherlands. The meeting is scheduled to commence at 01:00pm CET; local registration starts at 12:30pm CET.
In addition, Curetis N.V. will be offering electronic pre-voting from Wednesday, February 12, 2020, at 08:00am CET to Tuesday, March 3, 2020, 05:30pm CET at www.abnamro.com/evoting.
A copy of the convening notice for the EGM, including a description of the formalities to participate in the EGM, and a shareholder circular explaining the proposed resolutions of the EGM in more detail, are available at https://curetis.com/investors/#corporate-governance.
Primary resolutions on the agenda of the EGM relate to the Implementation Agreement (the “Implementation Agreement”) with OpGen and Crystal GmbH, a wholly-owned subsidiary of OpGen incorporated in Germany, which was announced September 4, 2019. Under the Implementation Agreement, the Company and OpGen have agreed on the terms of the Transaction (the “Transaction”) under which Curetis GmbH, owning all of the Company’s group business, will be acquired by OpGen in exchange for the issuance of new OpGen shares to the Company, and the Company’s business will be continued by OpGen.
The Transaction is subject to approval of the shareholders and debt holders of the Company and Curetis GmbH, as well as the stockholders of OpGen and debt holders of OpGen.
Following the Transaction, it is intended that the Company will be dissolved (the “Dissolution”) and that OpGen shares issued to the Company will be distributed to the shareholders as a liquidation distribution, to the extent possible, in advance pro rata to each share held by them on the Distribution Record Date (the “Distribution”, see paragraph 4 of the shareholder circular for more details).
During the EGM, the shareholders will, among others, be asked to approve:
(i) the Transaction in accordance with Section 2:107a of the Dutch Civil Code;
(ii) the resolution to effect the Dissolution of Curetis N.V.;
(iii) the Distribution of OpGen shares received as consideration to Curetis N.V. shareholders
(iv) the establishment of remuneration of the liquidators and the supervisory directors of Curetis N.V., respectively, for the performance of their duties during the liquidation process;
(v) the granting of discharge to the managing directors and supervisory directors of Curetis N.V., respectively, in respect of the performance of their duties and
(vi) the appointment of Curetis GmbH as custodian of the books and records of Curetis N.V. in accordance with article 2:24 of the Dutch Civil Code.
If approved by the EGM and finalized, the overall result of the Transaction, the Dissolution and the Distribution will be that the investment of shareholders of the Company holding shares in the Company on the Distribution Record Date is effectively transformed from a holding of shares in the Company to a holding of OpGen Shares, listed on NASDAQ.
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About Curetis
Curetis N.V.’s (Euronext: CURE) goal is to become a leading provider of innovative solutions for molecular microbiology diagnostics designed to address the global challenge of detecting severe infectious diseases and identifying antibiotic resistances in hospitalized patients.
Curetis’ Unyvero System is a versatile, fast and highly automated molecular diagnostic platform for easy-to-use, cartridge-based solutions for the comprehensive and rapid detection of pathogens and antimicrobial resistance markers in a range of severe infectious disease indications. Results are available within hours, a process that can take days or even weeks if performed with standard diagnostic procedures, thereby facilitating improved patient outcomes, stringent antibiotic stewardship and health-economic benefits. Unyvero in vitro diagnostic (IVD) products are marketed in Europe, the Middle East, Asia and the U.S.
Curetis’ wholly-owned subsidiary Ares Genetics GmbH offers next-generation solutions for infectious disease diagnostics and therapeutics. The ARES Technology Platform combines what the Company believes to be the most comprehensive database worldwide on the genetics of antimicrobial resistances, ARESdb, with advanced bioinformatics and artificial intelligence.
For further information, please visit www.curetis.com and www.ares-genetics.com.
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This document constitutes neither an offer to buy nor an offer to subscribe for securities and neither this document nor any part of it should form the basis of any investment decision in Curetis.
The information contained in this press release has been carefully prepared. However, Curetis bears and assumes no liability of whatever kind for the correctness and completeness of the information provided herein. Curetis does not assume an obligation of whatever kind to update or correct information contained in this press release whether as a result of new information, future events or for other reasons.
This press release includes statements that are, or may be deemed to be, “forward-looking statements.” These forward-looking statements can be identified by the use of forward-looking terminology, including the terms “believes,” “estimates,” “anticipates,” “expects,” “intends,” “targets,” “may,” “will,” or “should” and include statements Curetis makes concerning the intended results of its strategy. By their nature, forward-looking statements involve risks and uncertainties and readers are cautioned that any such forward-looking statements are not guarantees of future performance. Curetis’ actual results may differ materially from those predicted by the forward-looking statements. Curetis undertakes no obligation to publicly update or revise forward-looking statements, except as may be required by law.
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Curetis’ Contact Details
Curetis N.V.
Max-Eyth-Str. 42
71088 Holzgerlingen, Germany
Tel. +49 7031 49195-10
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www.curetis.com – www.unyvero.com
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AI in Healthcare: Unveiling the Future with a 42.20% CAGR Through 2029
USA News Group Commentary
VANCOUVER, BC, April 25, 2024 /PRNewswire/ — Across several sectors the use of artificial intelligence (AI) is making a huge impact, with healthcare emerging as possibly receiving the largest boost. According to a new research report from analysts at Mordor Intelligence, the market for artificial intelligence in health care is set to explode at a CAGR of 42.20% through 2029. As the tech sector races to provide the market with solutions, several companies are emerging as leaders in aiding the healthcare sector, including Avant Technologies Inc. (OTC:AVAI), Microsoft Corporation (NASDAQ:MSFT) (NEO:MSFT), Health Catalyst, Inc. (NASDAQ:HCAT), Ginkgo Bioworks Holdings, Inc. (NYSE:DNA), and Recursion Pharmaceuticals, Inc. (NASDAQ:RXRX).
Recently, Avant Technologies Inc. (OTC:AVAI) strengthened its AI-powered healthcare offerings by acquiring Wired-4-Health, a company specializing in healthcare technology and data services. This addition supports Avant’s goal to create the first supercomputing network in the country. This network will offer big data and AI software companies a quicker, more potent, and more affordable computing infrastructure.
“Our strategy behind this acquisition was to enable Avant to deliver best-in-class data and system interoperability support services to the healthcare and life sciences sectors powered by AvantAI® and our high-density compute capabilities,” said Tim Lantz, CEO of Avant Technologies. “At the same time, this exciting combination significantly strengthens our financial profile, offers massive commercial growth opportunities in one of Avant’s largest target markets, and bolsters our internal customer support and R&D capabilities.”
The goal of this deal is to bring together Avant Technologies and Wired-4-Health to improve how healthcare data is shared and used. By joining forces, they can use advanced AI and powerful computing to help healthcare and life sciences organizations deal with data and system challenges more easily and effectively.
This partnership improves the way transactions are processed, analyzes health outcomes, and ensures compliance, leading to better performance, more reliable data, and a more affordable, scalable system for customers.
“In the near term, if the healthcare industry expects to succeed in lowering costs while improving quality, the deployment of advanced AI, combined with more powerful, cost- effective compute capabilities will be critical to that success,” said Angela Harris, Avant’s Chief Operating Officer. “The addition of Wired-4-Health will position Avant as a key contributor in helping healthcare organizations solve complex problems at the intersection of cost, quality, compliance and technology.”
Tech giant Microsoft Corporation (NASDAQ:MSFT) (NEO:MSFT) has also been aiding the healthcare sector, most notably with its Azure AI Health Bot, which helps create copilot experiences with healthcare safeguards. Microsoft is enhancing its Azure AI Health Bot services by adding new healthcare-specific safeguards and features, including integration with Microsoft Copilot Studio.
These upgrades allow healthcare organizations to create their own copilot experiences, with pre-built capabilities, templates, and connectors tailored to healthcare needs, supporting protocol-based workflows alongside AI-based answers, and ensuring compliance with industry standards and guidelines. Now the platform is already being put into use by big players, including by German pharma giant Roche.
“By leveraging Azure AI Health Bot to build copilot experiences for doctors, we are developing an intuitive, conversational interface that lets clinicians access and explore Roche’s clinical documentations in a more natural way and to cope with the complexity and flood of information,” said Dr. Georg Isbary of Roche Pharma Germany. “The pilot for this new user experience, powered by generative AI features and compliant with the necessary security standards, has been integrated into our systems and will be further tailored to regional market needs.”
Long-time developer in the AI and machine learning (ML) space for healthcare, Health Catalyst, Inc. (NASDAQ:HCAT) signed a multi-year partnership with SacValley MedShare, one of California’s largest and most established qualified health information organization, earlier this year. As per the deal, Health Catalyst will support SacValley’s important mission through a broad set of technology solutions, including KPI Ninja by Health Catalyst, Healthcare.AI – a Health Catalyst Data Operating System (DOSTM) Platform module, and several other application solutions and Professional Services.
“We are honored to partner with SacValley MedShare on their continued journey to advance healthcare and are confident our technology, combined with our dedicated, skilled team members, will deliver the improved efficiency and support SacValley MedShare needs to achieve its healthcare transformation goals,” said Dan Burton, CEO of Health Catalyst.
By choosing Health Catalyst’s advanced data and analytics services, SacValley will enhance its ability to share and use information. This will lead to better service for those paying for healthcare, by making it easier to share important health details. This helps in delivering top-notch reports and care for patients.
“Transforming data from movable to usable is the alchemy of insights, turning raw potential into the gold of informed decision-making, ultimately forging a path towards health equity and improved outcomes,” said John Helvey, Executive Director of SacValley MedShare. “This is the primary reason SVMS chose Health Catalyst as a transforming partner.”
Another AI player is Ginkgo Bioworks Holdings, Inc. (NYSE:DNA), which is making it easier and cheaper for other biopharma companies to produce important biological materials and organisms by using artificial intelligence (AI). Back in February 2024, Ginkgo announced the acquisition of key assets of Reverie Labs, which has built and used AI/ML tools to accelerate drug discovery. The acquisition of Reverie’s infrastructure and software serves to help train large-scale AI foundation models, while four of Reverie’s key AI team members will also be joining Ginkgo.
Gingko followed this up through a collaboration with UK-based biotech company Prozomix, to build out the production of next generation enzyme plates for active pharmaceutical ingredient (API) manufacturing. The agreement aims to leverage Gingko’s Enzyme Services and industry-leading AI/ML models along with Prozomix’s existing enzyme libraries and deep experience manufacturing enzyme plates.
“API manufacturing is poised to greatly benefit from the latest in enzyme engineering and AI/ML enzyme models,” said Cindy Chang, Senior Director, Business Development at Ginkgo Bioworks. “We are so excited to partner with Prozomix to get enzymes into as many API routes as possible and help partners meet both their COGs savings and sustainability goals.”
Another developer helping to lead the way in AI-powered healthcare is Recursion Pharmaceuticals, Inc. (NASDAQ:RXRX), which uses AI to pick out which treatments should be tested in clinical trials, while also letting biopharma companies to use their AI tools to do so also.
Last year, Recursion lined up a $50-million collaboration with AI chipmaking giant Nvidia for AI drug discovery. Then at the beginning of 2024, Recursion presented a demonstration of LOWE (Large Language Model-Orchestrated Workflow Engine), a new software designed to perform complex drug discovery tasks using a natural language interface. The platform is powered by Recursion’s proprietary biological and chemical data, and can orchestrate experiments using Recursion’s automated wet laboratories, unleashing the power of the Recursion Operating System in an easy-to-use tool.
“For the first time, we’ve taught Large Language Models to use many of Recursion’s tools and data in the same way an expert scientist would, but much more simply and in a more scalable way,” said Chris Gibson, Ph.D., Co-founder and CEO of Recursion. “LOWE provides an exciting glimpse into what we believe the future of drug discovery will look like – a first step towards the development of autonomous ‘AI scientists’ for therapeutic discovery.”
Source: https://usanewsgroup.com/2023/10/26/unlocking-the-trillion-dollar-ai-market-what-investors-need-to-know/
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Oncolytics Biotech® Announces Upcoming Presentations at the American Society of Clinical Oncology Annual Meeting
SAN DIEGO and CALGARY, AB, April 25, 2024 /PRNewswire/ — Oncolytics Biotech® Inc. (NASDAQ: ONCY) (TSX: ONC), a leading clinical-stage company specializing in immunotherapy for oncology, today announced the acceptance of two abstracts at the 2024 American Society of Clinical Oncology (ASCO) Annual Meeting, which is taking place from May 31 – June 4, 2024, in Chicago, Illinois. Details on the abstracts and poster presentation are shown below.
Title: Phase 1/2 randomized, open-label, multicenter, Simon two-stage study of pelareorep combined with modified FOLFIRINOX +/- atezolizumab in patients with metastatic pancreatic ductal adenocarcinoma.
Presentation Type: PosterAbstract Number: TPS4203Session Title: Gastrointestinal Cancer – Gastroesophageal, Pancreatic, and HepatobiliarySession Date and Time: June 1, 2024, 1:30 – 4:30 p.m. CTTitle: Pelareorep driven blood TIL expansion in patients with pancreatic, breast and colon cancer.Presentation Type: Online abstractAbstract Number: e14625
Abstracts will be published on the ASCO Annual Meeting website at 5:00 p.m. ET on May 23, 2024.
About Oncolytics Biotech Inc.
Oncolytics is a clinical-stage biotechnology company developing pelareorep, an intravenously delivered immunotherapeutic agent. Pelareorep has demonstrated promising results in two randomized Phase 2 studies in metastatic breast cancer and Phase 1 and 2 studies in pancreatic cancer. It acts by inducing anti-cancer immune responses and promotes an inflamed tumor phenotype — turning “cold” tumors “hot” — through innate and adaptive immune responses to treat a variety of cancers.
Pelareorep has demonstrated synergies with multiple approved oncology treatments. Oncolytics is currently conducting and planning combination clinical trials with pelareorep in solid and hematological malignancies as it advances towards registrational studies in metastatic breast cancer and pancreatic cancer, both of which have received Fast Track designation from the FDA. For further information, please visit: www.oncolyticsbiotech.com or follow the company on social media on LinkedIn and on X @oncolytics.
Company Contact
Jon Patton
Director of IR & Communication
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Investor Relations for Oncolytics
Timothy McCarthy
LifeSci Advisors
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Internet of Things (IoT) Market to Expand at a Stellar 19.4% CAGR through 2031 | SkyQuest Technology
WESTFORD, Mass., April 25, 2024 /PRNewswire/ — SkyQuest projects that the Internet of Things (IoT) Market will attain a value of USD 1572.37 billion by 2031, with a CAGR of 19.4% over the forecast period (2024-2031). Internet of Things (IoT) refers to the network of connected devices over the internet that are embedded with sensors and software. Growing adoption of automation around the world and advancements in connected device technologies are forecasted to be key factors driving the Internet of Things (IoT) market growth in the future.
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Pages – 197Tables – 69Figures – 75Internet of Things (IoT) Market Overview:
Report Coverage
Details
Market Revenue in 2023
$ 380.6 billion
Estimated Value by 2031
$1572.37 billion
Growth Rate
Poised to grow at a CAGR of 19.4%
Forecast Period
2024–2031
Forecast Units
Value (USD Billion)
Report Coverage
Revenue Forecast, Competitive Landscape, Growth Factors, and Trends
Segments Covered
Component Type, Application, and Region
Geographies Covered
North America, Europe, Asia Pacific, and the Rest of the world
Report Highlights
Updated financial information / product portfolio of players
Key Market Opportunities
Rising demand for connected healthcare and growing use of industrial automation solutions
Key Market Drivers
Advancements in connectivity and connected device technologies
Hardware is Estimated to Dominate the Global Market Share Owing to High Use of Hardware Components in IoT
Hardware components such as sensors and actuators are highly vital to the proper functioning of any kind of Internet of Things (IoT) device. Growing adoption of IoT devices in different industry verticals for various applications is promoting market growth via this segment. The development of new hardware solutions also helps this segment maintain its dominance.
Smart Agriculture is the Fastest-growing Segment Owing to Rising Adoption of Precision Agriculture Practice
Rising emphasis on improving agricultural yield and sustainability has resulted in the growing adoption of smart agriculture and precision agriculture practices. IoT devices play a crucial role in monitoring and controlling different elements of a smart agriculture setup that is mostly automated using different smart devices thereby contributing to the IoT market growth as well.
Growing Adoption of 5G Technology Allowing North America to Dominate the Global Internet of Things (IoT) Market
Rapid adoption of 5G technology and high use of cloud-based platforms are key factors allowing North America to lead the demand for Internet of Things (IoT) around the world. Surging investments in the research and development of advanced technologies and the presence of key tech giants such as Amazon, Google, IBM, and Microsoft also helps the dominance of this region. Canada and the United States remain the most lucrative markets for Internet of Things (IoT) companies in North America through 2031.
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Internet of Things (IoT) Market Insights:
Drivers
Advancements in connectivity and connected device technologies.Growing demand for Industrial IoT (IIoT) solutions.Increasing number of smart cities and development of smart infrastructure.Restraints
Lack of standardization of IoT devices and technologies.Privacy and data security issues.Interoperability challenges and complex integration scenarios.Prominent Players in Internet of Things (IoT) Market
MicrosoftCisco SystemsIntelSiemens (Germany)AWS (US)Oracle (US)Qualcomm (UK)SAP (Germany)IBM (US)Google (US)View report summary and Table of Contents (TOC):
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Key Questions Answered in Internet of Things (IoT) Market Report
What are the top drivers for Internet of Things (IoT) market going forward?Who are the leading Internet of Things (IoT) market players?Where will demand for Internet of Things (IoT) be high?Which component accounts for a dominant revenue share of the global Internet of Things (IoT) market?This report provides the following insights:
Analysis of key drivers (advancements in connectivity and connected device technologies, growing demand for industrial IoT (IIoT), development of smart infrastructure for smart cities, growing use of smart devices ), restraints (lack of standardization, complexities in integration, concerns regarding security and privacy of data), and opportunities (rising popularity of connected healthcare, increasing adoption of Industry 4.0, rising use of industrial automation), influencing the growth of Internet of Things (IoT) market.Market Penetration: All-inclusive analysis of product portfolio of different market players and status of new product launches.Product Development/Innovation: Elaborate assessment of R&D activities, new product development, and upcoming trends of the Internet of Things (IoT) market.Market Development: Detailed analysis of potential regions where the market has potential to grow.Market Diversification: Comprehensive assessment of new product launches, recent developments, and emerging regional markets.Competitive Landscape: Detailed analysis of growth strategies, revenue analysis, and product innovation by new and established market players.Related Reports:
Global Internet of Things in Retail Market
Global Internet of Things (IoT) in Agriculture Market
Global Internet of Things (IoT) Microcontroller Market
Global IOT In Healthcare Market
Global IOT in Manufacturing Market
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