Day: June 18, 2020

ノースカロライナ州ローリー発, June 19, 2020 (GLOBE NEWSWIRE) — 2007～2017年の期間、米国食品医薬品局 (U.S. Food and Drug Administration) 1は78件の成人がん治療新薬を承認したが、このうち小児がんへの有効性を判定された治療薬はなかった。8月18日にRACE (Research to Accelerate Cures and Equity for Children Act) 法が施行されると、この状況は変わることになる。2017年に議会を通過したRACE法は、既存のPREA (Pediatric Research Equity Act) を改正したもので、希少疾病医薬品 (オーファンドラッグ) 指定のがん治療薬に対するPREA要件免除が廃止される。新しい法律では、成人がん治療用の新薬と生物製剤に小児用医薬品評価を義務付け、小児がんの増殖/進行に極めて関連性の高い分子標的を定めるよう求めている。PRAヘルスサイエンス (PRA Health Sciences) などの臨床試験受託企業と小児科研究スペシャリストには、小児がん症状に必要な試験を委託する製薬会社とバイオテクノロジー企業へのサポートが求められる。「RACE法施行まで残り60日となりました。当社では、小児がん試験計画を急ピッチで作成しました」と、PRAヘルスサイエンス小児臨床開発センター (The Center for Pediatric Clinical Development) VPのマーク･ソレンティーノ博士 (Dr. Mark Sorrentino) は述べている。「PRAでは、RACE法が2017年に議会を通過した後から準備を進めてきました。そのため、小児がん試験実施を目指すクライアントや治験依頼者をすばやく、効果的にサポートできます。また、社内に高度な資格認定チームを設立し、小児試験計画の作成と実施に実践的なコンサルティングを提供しています。」PRAの小児臨床開発センターとRACE法施行対策チームには、ソレンティーノ博士のほか、学術担当VP兼小児科エキスパートのマーティン･デリンジャー-クレーマー博士...

미국 노스캐롤라이나주 롤리, June 19, 2020 (GLOBE NEWSWIRE) — 2007년부터 2017년까지 미국 FDA(식품의약국)가 승인한 성인용 신약 항암제는 총 78종이다1. 그러나 이 가운데 소아암 환자에 대한 효능이 연구된 약은 단 하나도 없다.오는 8월 18일 RACE(어린이 신약 및 형평 증진 연구) 법이 발효되면 이 같은 상황에도 변화가 예상된다. 2017년 미국 의회를 통과한 본 법은 기존의 PREA(소아 연구 형평법)를 개정한 것으로 희귀의약품으로 지정된 항암제에 대한 요구조건 예외 조항을 삭제했다. 따라서 성인 암환자 치료 목적을 가지고 있으면서 소아암 성장과 진행과 밀접하게 관련된 분자 목표를 겨냥한 신약과 생물의약품의 아동용 평가를 의무화하고 있다.따라서 PRA 헬스사이언스(PRA Health Sciences)와 같은 임상 연구기업과 소속 소아연구 전문가들은 앞으로 제약사와 바이오텍 기업들로부터 소아암 적응증 관련 연구 지원 요청을 받게 될 전망이다.마크 소렌티노(Mark Sorrentino) PRA 헬스사이언스 소아임상개발센터 부사장은 “RACE 법 발표까지 60여일을 앞두고 다양한 소아암 연구 계획 개발이 활발히 이루어지고 있다”면서 “PRA는 2017년 RACE 법의 의회 통과 이후 법 발효에 대비해 왔으며, 관련 연구를 진행하려는 고객사와 스폰서 기업들을 신속하고 효과적으로 지원할 수 있다. 또한 풍부한 전문성을 갖춘 내부 인력을 모아 소아 연구 계획 개발과 집행과 관련된 긴밀한 컨설틸을 제공한다”고 밝혔다.PRA의 소아임상개발센터와 함께 RACE 법 발효를 준비하는 전문가들은 소렌티노 박사를 비롯해 소아학 관련 전문가인 마르틴 델링어 크레머(Martine...

TELUS’ network, the fastest in the world, jumps to 5G with speeds up to 1.7 Gbps15G promises to create 250,000 Canadian jobs and contribute $40 billion to the country’s economy annually by 20262Samsung announced as a 5G network infrastructure partner, along with Nokia and EricssonVANCOUVER, British Columbia, June 18, 2020 (GLOBE NEWSWIRE) — TELUS announced that it is rolling out its first wave 5G network in Vancouver, Montreal, Calgary, Edmonton, and the Greater Toronto Area, and will continue to expand to an additional 26 markets across Canada throughout the remainder of the year. TELUS 5G will be available at no additional cost on TELUS Peace of Mind plans with endless data and no overage fees.“Our team understands the critical importance of connectivity for all Canadians, particularly given the new reality imposed by the global...

Le réseau réseau de TELUS, le plus rapide au monde, passe à la 5G avec des vitesses allant jusqu’à 1,7 Gbit/s1.Le réseau 5G devrait créer 250 000 emplois au Canada et rapporter 40 milliards de dollars par année à l’économie nationale d’ici 2026.2TELUS a annoncé qu’elle lancerait son réseau 5G en partenariat avec Samsung, ainsi que Nokia et Ericsson.VANCOUVER, Colombie-Britannique, 18 juin 2020 (GLOBE NEWSWIRE) — TELUS a annoncé qu’elle procéderait à la première phase de lancement de son réseau 5G à Vancouver, à Montréal, à Calgary, à Edmonton et dans le Grand Toronto, et qu’elle continuera d’étendre son réseau dans 26 autres régions du Canada au cours de l’année. Elle offrira la 5G sans frais additionnels avec ses forfaits Sans tracas assortis de données à volonté et sans frais d’utilisation excédentaire.« Notre équipe comprend...

WASHINGTON and RESTON, Va., June 18, 2020 (GLOBE NEWSWIRE) — Comstock Holding Companies, Inc. (“Comstock” or “the Company”), announced that its capital markets group arranged a $73 million loan with Federal Home Loan Mortgage Corporation (“Freddie Mac”) for the BLVD I luxury apartment tower located at 1908 Reston Metro Plaza in the center of Comstock’s Reston Station development in Reston, Virginia. Comstock Real Estate Services, LC (“CRES”), a wholly owned subsidiary of Comstock arranged the non-recourse construction take-out loan on behalf of CRS BLVD I, LC, one of Comstock’s managed companies. The Freddie Mac loan replaces the maturing construction loan originally provided by Citizens Bank and has a ten-year term and an annual interest rate of 3.0%. The 448-unit BLVD I was developed by Comstock and opened in 2016. Its location...

HAMPTON, N.H., June 18, 2020 (GLOBE NEWSWIRE) — Unitil Corporation (“Unitil” or the “Company”) (NYSE:UTL) (www.unitil.com) today announced the hiring of Robert B. Hevert, CFA, as Senior Vice President, effective July 23, 2020.  It is anticipated that Unitil’s Board of Directors will appoint Mr. Hevert to the position of Senior Vice President, Chief Financial Officer (“CFO”) and Treasurer of the Company at its upcoming meeting on July 29, 2020. It is also anticipated that Laurence M. Brock, who has served as Unitil’s interim CFO and Treasurer since March 16, 2020, will step down as CFO and Treasurer on July 29, 2020, but will remain as Senior Vice President and will work directly with Mr. Hevert in order to ensure a smooth transition.Mr. Hevert most recently served as Partner and Practice Area Leader of Rates, Regulation and Planning...

CHICAGO, June 18, 2020 (GLOBE NEWSWIRE) — SP Plus Corporation (SP+), (Nasdaq: SP), a leading provider of technology-driven mobility solutions for aviation, commercial, hospitality and institutional clients throughout North America, today announced the award of an enhanced group purchasing agreement with Yankee Alliance Supply Chain Solutions, LLC and Yankee Alliance, LLC (Yankee Alliance), a member-driven healthcare group purchasing organization (GPO) with more than 16,800 members.Effective June 1, 2020, the new agreement designates SP+ as Yankee Alliance’s preferred contracted supplier for parking and transportation operations, including parking management and planning, valet, shuttle, concierge, enforcement, facility maintenance, and patient, wheelchair and vehicle transport services. Under the agreement, participating members...

Detroit, June 18, 2020 (GLOBE NEWSWIRE) — DETROIT, June 18, 2020 (NYSE: DTE) — The DTE Energy Board of Directors declared a $1.0125 per share dividend on its common stock payable Oct. 15, 2020 to shareholders of record at the close of business Sept. 21, 2020. This continues DTE Energy’s consistent dividend history, having issued a cash dividend for more than a century.“Our focus on safety, caring, efficiency and dependability has translated into consistent and robust dividends for our shareholders through the years,” said Jerry Norcia, DTE Energy president and CEO. “We’re executing on our 2020 plans and our long-term outlook is strong.”About DTE Energy DTE Energy (NYSE: DTE) is a Detroit-based diversified energy company involved in the development and management of energy-related businesses and services nationwide....

HOUSTON, June 18, 2020 (GLOBE NEWSWIRE) — Harvest Oil & Gas Corp. (OTCQX: HRST) (“Harvest” or the “Company”) announced today the results of the voting of stockholders at its annual meeting of stockholders held on June 16, 2020 (the “Annual Meeting”). A summary of the matters voted upon and the voting results for each matter are set forth below.Proposal 1: To elect five directors to serve until the 2021 Annual Meeting of Stockholders.The stockholders elected each of Timothy S. Caflisch, Patrick Hickey, Michael E. Mercer, James F. Murchison and Steven J. Pully as directors of the Company to serve until the 2021 Annual Meeting of Stockholders and until their respective successors have been duly elected and qualified.Proposal 2: Advisory approval of the compensation of named executive officers.The stockholders approved, on an advisory...

PHILADELPHIA, June 18, 2020 (GLOBE NEWSWIRE) — Prudential Bancorp, Inc. (the “Company”) (Nasdaq: PBIP) announced today that its Board of Directors approved the Company’s fourth stock repurchase program covering up to 407,000 shares or approximately 5% of its issued and outstanding shares of common stock.  The Company has completed its third repurchase program, repurchasing all 900,000 shares covered by the program at an average cost of approximately $13.40 per share. The shares covered by the fourth repurchase program may be purchased in the open market or in privately negotiated transactions from time to time depending upon market conditions and other factors over a one-year period or such longer period of time as may be necessary to complete such repurchases.The actual timing, number and value of shares repurchased under the stock...