IDRx

GSK Enters Agreement to Acquire IDRx, Inc.

Press Release – January 13, 2025 – PLYMOUTH, Mass. – GSK plc (LSE/NYSE: GSK) and IDRx, Inc. (IDRx) today announced that they have entered into an agreement under which GSK will acquire IDRx, a Boston-based, clinical-stage biopharmaceutical company dedicated to developing precision therapeutics for the treatment of GIST. Under the agreement, GSK will pay $1 billion upfront, with potential for an additional $150 million success-based … Continue reading GSK Enters Agreement to Acquire IDRx, Inc.

Atkore

Atkore Inc. Names John W. Pregenzer as Chief Operating Officer; Retains Role as President-Electrical

Press Release – January 10, 2025 – HARVEY, Ill. – Atkore Inc. (the “Company”) (NYSE: ATKR), a leading manufacturer of electrical products for commercial, industrial, data center, telecommunications, and solar applications, today announced that John W. Pregenzer is named Chief Operating Officer in addition to his current role as President-Electrical. Mr. Pregenzer will continue reporting directly to Bill Waltz, Atkore President and Chief Executive Officer. … Continue reading Atkore Inc. Names John W. Pregenzer as Chief Operating Officer; Retains Role as President-Electrical

ISG

AI Solutions for Visually Impaired, AI Search and AI Agents Win ISG Startup Challenges

Audiences vote Artha France, Scrunch AI and Instruct top tech pitches at ISG events in Paris, Dallas and London Press Release – January 10, 2025 – STAMFORD, Conn. – AI-powered solutions for addressing visual impairments, optimizing brands for AI search and creating AI agents won the ISG Startup Challenges at recent events in Paris, Dallas and London hosted by Information Services Group (ISG) (Nasdaq: III), a … Continue reading AI Solutions for Visually Impaired, AI Search and AI Agents Win ISG Startup Challenges

BIOTECANADA

BIOTECanada Welcomes New President & CEO

Press Release – January 10, 2025 – OTTAWA, Ontario – On behalf of the Board of Directors of BIOTECanada, Chairman Oliver Technow is pleased to announce the appointment of Wendy Zatylny as the incoming President & CEO of BIOTECanada, representing the biotechnology ecosystem in Canada. “Her experience in leading a national industry association equips her with valuable insights and expertise that will drive BIOTECanada’s ongoing … Continue reading BIOTECanada Welcomes New President & CEO

Chemify

Chemify Hires Biopharma Veteran Dr. Alastair Leighton as Chief Operating Officer

Previously at MeiraGTx, GSK and Novartis, Dr. Leighton will help Chemify scale the company’s operational capacity to meet demand for the design and synthesis of complex small molecules. Press Release – January 10, 2025 – GLASGOW, Scotland – Chemify, a deep tech chemical science company combining chemistry, robotics and AI at scale to digitally design, discover and make new molecules, announced today that Dr. Alastair … Continue reading Chemify Hires Biopharma Veteran Dr. Alastair Leighton as Chief Operating Officer

JOHNSON & JOHNSON

Johnson & Johnson Strengthens Neuroscience Leadership with Acquisition of Intra-Cellular Therapies, Inc.

Acquisition includes CAPLYTA® (lumateperone), the first and only U.S. FDA-approved treatment for bipolar I and II depression as an adjunctive and monotherapy; also approved for the treatment of schizophrenia in adults sNDA submitted to U.S. FDA for CAPLYTA® as adjunctive treatment for major depressive disorder; if approved, CAPLYTA® has potential to become a standard of care for most common depressive disorders CAPLYTA® adds to Johnson & Johnson’s robust lineup of … Continue reading Johnson & Johnson Strengthens Neuroscience Leadership with Acquisition of Intra-Cellular Therapies, Inc.

Lenovo

Lenovo Integrates AI and Robotics to Deliver Smarter Retail Solutions

Three new offerings transform delivery, customer communication and checkout services in retail and hospitality settings with proven, measurable ROI Press Release – January 10, 2025 – NEW YORK – Lenovo today introduced three new retail solutions that combine the best of robotics and artificial intelligence technologies. Premiering at NRF 2025 in New York City, each solution has been field-tested and proven in commercial settings. Lenovo’s … Continue reading Lenovo Integrates AI and Robotics to Deliver Smarter Retail Solutions

Enveda

Enveda Welcomes Jason Kim as Chief Financial Officer

Press Release – January 10, 2025 – BOULDER, Colo. – Enveda, a biotechnology company using AI to translate life’s chemistry into new medicines, today announced the appointment of Jason Kim as Chief Financial Officer (CFO). Mr. Kim brings more than 20 years of biopharmaceutical corporate development and financial leadership experience to the Enveda team. “His proven track record of driving financial and operational success in … Continue reading Enveda Welcomes Jason Kim as Chief Financial Officer