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Novo Nordisk to expand R&D presence in greater Boston area

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Bagsværd, Denmark, 2 March 2023 – Novo Nordisk just announced plans to expand its research and development (R&D) presence in the greater Boston metro area, creating one of its largest R&D hubs outside of Denmark. This new hub, which will leverage the company’s existing presence in Lexington, Cambridge and Watertown, Massachusetts, will be home to the majority of Novo Nordisk’s US-based research and development activities.  

Novo Nordisk anticipates adding more than 200 new jobs in the Boston area in 2023. Of these new positions, more than 150 will be lab-based and clinical development personnel in Lexington and Watertown and involved in data science, biology or chemistry research, and ribonucleic acid interference (RNAi) research and clinical development.   

“The Boston area is the leading center of biopharmaceutical innovation in the US. With more than 1,000 life science companies, world-renowned institutions at the forefront of scientific discovery, and leading academic institutions, the life sciences community in greater Boston has produced some of the world’s most innovative ideas in medicine,” said Marcus Schindler, PhD, executive vice president for Research & Early Development and chief scientific officer of Novo Nordisk. “With today’s announcement, we are committing to further expansion and to having a major life sciences presence in the Boston area, to support pipeline expansion into new modalities, with the ultimate goal of delivering new innovative medicines to people living with chronic diseases.”  

In 2022, Novo Nordisk began to convert a 100,000 square foot space, which includes a state-of-the art new lab, adjacent to its existing facilities in Lexington. This facility will house its RNAi research and development and oral formulation units. More than 80,000 square feet of existing lab and office space will be available for use by R&D groups co-locating in Lexington. 

With the establishment of greater Boston as Novo Nordisk’s principal R&D location in the US, the company will transfer its lab-based discovery activities from Seattle to other locations in the global R&D network and close the R&D facility in Indianapolis. This is expected to result in the elimination of approximately 20 positions in Indianapolis and approximately 80 positions in Seattle. Novo Nordisk will be extending to affected employees the opportunity to pursue open positions at other locations. Novo Nordisk will continue to have a presence in Seattle, with a focus on digital therapy, data science and artificial intelligence. The R&D site dedicated to manufacturing of stem cells and stem cell-based therapies will continue to be based in Fremont, California.  

Novo Nordisk is a leading global healthcare company, founded in 1923 and headquartered in Denmark. Our purpose is to drive change to defeat diabetes and other serious chronic diseases such as obesity and rare blood and endocrine disorders. We do so by pioneering scientific breakthroughs, expanding access to our medicines, and working to prevent and ultimately cure disease. Novo Nordisk employs about 54,400 people in 80 countries and markets its products in around 170 countries. For more information, visit novonordisk.com, Facebook, Twitter, LinkedIn and YouTube.

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THE 2024 GLOBAL EXPLORATION SUMMIT IS ANNOUNCED AT THE 120th EXPLORERS CLUB ANNUAL GALA IN NEW YORK

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Porto and Terceira Island to Host the ‘Davos of Exploration’ – The GLEX Summit
NEW YORK, April 24, 2024 /PRNewswire/ — The Explorers Club and Expanding World, are thrilled to announce the fifth edition of The GLEX Summit, known as the ‘Davos of Exploration,’ set to take place from June 15 to 19 on Porto city and Terceira Island in the Azores, Portugal.

This year, Porto will Ignite the summit, followed by two days of discussions and exploration in the historic city of Angra do Heroísmo on Terceira Island. From the depths of the oceans to new space missions, the power and future of exploration will be explored in these two World Heritage cities, deeply connected to the history of exploration.
The 2024 GLEX Summit will revolve around the latest discoveries and groundbreaking missions shaping the future of our planet. Highlights of the summit include the Artemis mission, which plans to send astronauts back to the moon for the first time since 1972, and the role of Space and the Oceans in researching and mitigating the effects of climate change. Notable sessions will also delve into the unfortunate incident of the submersible implosion that took place on Titan and the recording of an episode of the BBC’s acclaimed science comedy show ‘The Infinite Monkey Cage,’ hosted by physicist Brian Cox and comedian Robin Ince.
This prestigious event will bring together over three dozen explorer and scientist legends from around the world. Confirmed physicist and researcher Brian Cox, NASA Chief Scientist James Garvin, Aquanaut Fabien Cousteau, Oceanographer David Gallo, Cosmonaut Mike Massimino, Nasa ISS CapCom Tess Caswell, among many others global Explorers and Scientists.
For further inquiries about The GLEX Summit and press accreditation, please contact:
Marco Barbosa [email protected], +351917345744
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Hillstone Networks is Named in Microsegmentation Solutions Landscape Report

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Hillstone Networks delivers advanced Microsegmentation across different verticals.. 
SANTA CLARA, Calif., April 24, 2024 /PRNewswire/ — Hillstone Networks, a leading provider of cybersecurity solutions, has been included in the Forrester Microsegmentation Solutions Landscape, Q2 2024 report. The report offers an overview of the Microsegmentation market, focused on the vendors who deliver solutions for protection of critical resources, combating ransomware, and contributing to compliance adherence. The report provides security professionals a snapshot of these named vendors, considering factors such as size, geographic focus, and use cases to select the most suitable option for their targeted use cases or needs. 

In the Landscape Report, Forrester states that “Zero Trust is all about replacing bodies of implicit trust with explicit policy. In physical and virtual networks, the application of this principle is referred to as microsegmentation…. [It] was one of the first true Zero Trust technologies developed after Forrester published the initial Zero Trust reports.”  
Forrester states in the report that the main trend is “organizations are finally getting serious about Zero Trust. Some, proactively, are implementing microsegmentation as part of a Zero Trust strategy or initiative. Others are implementing it because they got hit by ransomware and are trying to avoid it again. But all of them are doing Zero Trust with microsegmentation.”
“Being recognized as a vendor in the Microsegmentation solution landscape underscores for us the pivotal role our technology plays in safeguarding critical assets and thwarting ransomware threats. We believe it reaffirms our commitment to providing cutting-edge security measures built on an innovative and AI-powered platform that help our customers defend against evolving cyber risks, ensuring resilience and trust,” states Tim Liu, CTO and Co-founder at Hillstone Networks.
Hillstone’s Microsegmentation solution provides the following key benefits:
Advanced and extensive Microsegmentation for physical servers, virtual machines, cloud hosts, and containers, seamlessly compatible with multiple platforms.Comprehensive, integrated Layer 4 to 7 security and malware features (Next Generation Firewall, Intrusion Prevention System, AntiVirus, URL filtering, DDoS, and bot defense), and complete vulnerability management across the entire application lifecycle.Distributed architecture for easy scaling and portability.Centralized and comprehensive visibility to reduce gaps in the threat surface.Learn more about Hillstone Networks solutions here.
About Hillstone Networks
Hillstone Networks’ Integrative Cybersecurity approach is based on a visionary, AI-powered, and accessible platform, delivering coverage, control, and consolidation to secure over 28,000 global enterprises.
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Tetra Pharm Technologies and Glysious Announce Collaboration to Develop Transdermal Combination Drugs Targeting the Endocannabinoid System

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The collaboration brings together Tetra Pharm Technologies’ expertise in enabling technology with Glysious’ proprietary transdermal drug delivery system, renowned for its effectiveness, comfort, and convenience.
COPENHAGEN, Denmark, April 24, 2024 /PRNewswire/ — Tetra Pharm Technologies and Glysious are pleased to announce a strategic collaboration aimed at developing a ground-breaking transdermal drug delivery system complementing several of Tetra Pharm Technologies’ pipeline candidates. The joint invention aims to revolutionize transdermal release of “difficult-to-formulate” compounds targeting the endocannabinoid system.

Tetra Pharm Technologies has focused intensively on formulation expertise, that is, how the molecules are effectively integrated with a drug delivery system to reach their desired targets. Glysious has worked rigorously on the development of an adhesive patch for transdermal drug delivery since the company’s incorporation in 2020.
“The Glysious technology enables precision, sustained dosing, and allows for a high drug load and effective emptying of patches. The transdermal patches remain in place and are very comfortable and convenient to use, resulting in improved patient compliance. However, we have identified challenges with standard formulation strategies, not providing acceptable drug release due to shortcomings of the formulation matrix”, says Professor, Dr.Techn. Anne Ladegaard Skov, Chief Scientific Officer, Glysious.
Back in 2023 Glysious and Tetra Pharm Technologies performed early in-vitro feasibility tests, integrating Tetra Pharma Technologies’ proprietary enabling technology for delivery of poorly soluble compounds with Glysious’ patch.
Dr. Morten Allesø, Chief Scientific Officer, Tetra Pharm Technologies, adds: “Although both parties were aware of the uniqueness of our respective technologies, we were positively surprised to find a five-fold increase in performance of our combination product compared to conventional formulation technologies. This is truly remarkable, and we consider it our shared obligation to further advance this technology to the benefit of the patients.”
The objectives of the collaboration include conducting comprehensive in-vitro and in-vivo studies to evaluate the performance and efficacy of the combined drug delivery system. Additionally, Tetra Pharm Technologies and Glysious plan to pursue a common patent for the joint invention, ensuring that their innovative technology remains protected and exclusive.
“We are excited to collaborate with the innovative team in Tetra Pharm Technologies on this transdermal drug delivery system paving the way for commercialization and scaling of the Glysious technology within the pharma segment”, says Stina Bjerg Nielsen, Chief Executive Officer, Glysious.
Martin Rose, Chief Executive Officer, Tetra Pharm Technologies, concludes: “The collaboration represents a unique opportunity to harness the synergies between our respective technologies. By combining our expertise, we aim to develop a transdermal drug delivery system that offers superior efficacy, convenience, and patient compliance, supporting several of our pipeline programs”.
As part of the collaboration, the partners will exchange expertise, knowledge, and resources. In addition, Tetra Pharm Technologies and Glysious will conduct joint research, experiments, and tests as required for the development of a joint patent. The scope of the collaboration is focused on disease indications such as pain, sleep disorders, and appetite regulation.
About Tetra Pharm Technologies
Tetra Pharm Technologies is a Danish biopharmaceutical company established in 2018 with a vision to be a leader in research and development of pharmaceutical drugs for the treatment of diseases related to the endocannabinoid system. For more information, please visit www.tetrapharm.eu
About Glysious
Glysious is a Danish medtech company, incorporated in 2020, that develops patches, creams, spray, and foams with controlled release of active ingredients for cosmetics and life science applications. For more information, please visit www.glysious.com
For further informationJacob SchlundtChief Marketing OfficerTetra Pharm [email protected]+45 51976225
Stina Bjerg NielsenChief Executive [email protected]+45 3053 5393
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