Day: September 16, 2021

— Phase 1/2 study conducted at The University of Texas M.D. Anderson Cancer Center BURLINGAME, Calif., Sept. 16, 2021 (GLOBE NEWSWIRE) — ALX Oncology Holdings Inc., (“ALX Oncology”) (Nasdaq: ALXO), a clinical-stage immuno-oncology company developing therapies that block the CD47 checkpoint pathway, today announced the initiation of a Phase 1/2 investigator-sponsored trial of evorpacept (also known as ALX148), a next generation CD47 blocker, in combination with rituximab and lenalidomide for the treatment of patients with indolent and aggressive non-Hodgkin lymphoma (“NHL”). This study is being led by Dr. Paolo Strati at The University of Texas M.D. Anderson Cancer Center (“MDACC”), one of the largest multidisciplinary programs in the U.S. for treating NHL. “We are excited to launch this study that builds upon the promising...

GREENWICH, Conn., Sept. 16, 2021 (GLOBE NEWSWIRE) — GXO Logistics, Inc. (NYSE: GXO), the world’s largest pure-play contract logistics provider, today announced that Elizabeth Fogarty has joined the company as its new Chief Communications Officer. Elizabeth joins GXO from Citigroup Inc. where she served as Managing Director and Head of Communications for the Global Consumer Bank. She will be responsible for managing GXO’s global external and internal communications. Elizabeth is a communications leader with more than two decades of experience, including 17 years at Citi. Most recently, she managed media relations, reputation management and employee communications for Citi’s Global Consumer Bank, a leader in retail banking, wealth management and credit cards, serving more than 100 million clients across 19 markets. “Elizabeth brings...

Figure 1The Vallée property in the immediate eastern proximity of the North American Lithium Mine, the bulk sample location and the laid out drill holes.Figure 2CEO Rene Bharti, Chairman Dr. Andreas Rompel and project geologist Alexandr Beloborodov at the drilling site at the Vallée property.TORONTO, Sept. 16, 2021 (GLOBE NEWSWIRE) — JOURDAN RESOURCES INC. (“Jourdan” or the “Company“) is pleased to announce that the first drillhole of its fall campaign has commenced starting with hole No. VAL 21-2-3 approximately 110m east southeast from the bulk sample taken in 2018 and 100m east of the fence line drilled in 2011 (Fig. 1). Figure 1 is available at https://www.globenewswire.com/NewsRoom/AttachmentNg/0fa4fc36-5fe4-4435-9f6a-cb76f9974313 The 2000m diamond drilling program is intended to follow up...

HOUSTON, Sept. 16, 2021 (GLOBE NEWSWIRE) — Aravive, Inc. (Nasdaq: ARAV), a clinical-stage oncology company developing innovative therapeutics to treat life-threatening diseases, today announced that Gail McIntyre, Ph.D., DABT, Chief Executive Officer of Aravive, and Reshma Rangwala, M.D., Ph.D., Chief Medical Officer of Aravive, will participate in a virtual fireside chat at the Cantor Fitzgerald Virtual Global Healthcare Conference on September 30, 2021 at 9:20 AM ET. Aravive will also participate in one-on-one meetings at the conference. This conference is being held virtually, and a live webcast will be accessible on the Events & Presentations page of www.aravive.com. An archived replay of the webcast will be available for 90 days following the webcast. About AraviveAravive, Inc. is a clinical-stage oncology company developing...

MALVERN, Pa., Sept. 16, 2021 (GLOBE NEWSWIRE) — Baudax Bio, Inc. (NASDAQ:BXRX), a pharmaceutical company focused on commercializing and developing innovative products for acute care settings, today announced that Gerri Henwood, the Company’s President and Chief Executive Officer, will participate in a virtual fireside chat at the Oppenheimer Fall Healthcare Life Sciences & MedTech Summit on Wednesday, September 22, 2021 at 1:15 p.m. ET. A live webcast of the fireside chat will be available on the “Presentations” page within the investors section of the Baudax Bio website at https://www.baudaxbio.com/news-and-investors. A replay will be available on the Baudax Bio website for a period of 30 days following the event. About Baudax Bio Baudax Bio is a pharmaceutical company focused on commercializing and developing innovative...

AUSTIN, Texas, Sept. 16, 2021 (GLOBE NEWSWIRE) — Atlas Technical Consultants, Inc. (Nasdaq: ATCX) (“Atlas” or the “Company”), a leading infrastructure and environmental solutions provider, announced today that CEO L. Joe Boyer has joined the growing coalition pledging to advance diversity and inclusion in the workplace. Boyer is now one of nearly 2,000 CEOs that have come together for CEO Action for Diversity & Inclusion™, in the commitment to advance diversity and inclusion in the workplace. By signing on to this commitment, Atlas pledges to take action to cultivate a workplace where diverse perspectives and experiences are welcomed and respected and where employees feel encouraged to discuss diversity and inclusion. The collective of nearly 2,000 signatories have already shared more than 1,400+ best known actions, exchanging...

DALLAS, Sept. 16, 2021 (GLOBE NEWSWIRE) — Tuesday Morning (NASDAQ:TUEM), a leading off-price retailer of home goods and décor (the “Company”), today announced that Mr. Paul Metcalf, has been named Principal and Chief Merchant effective September 14, 2021. Mr. Metcalf is a well-respected off-price merchant leader with a proven history of optimizing financial growth for retail businesses. Fred Hand, the Company’s Chief Executive Officer, stated, “I am very pleased to welcome Paul as a permanent member of the team. Paul is an exceptional merchant and his experience and successful track record will help advance Tuesday Morning’s repositioning as we work to return the Company to a leader in the off-price segment.” Mr. Metcalf has been in a consultant capacity with the Company as Acting Chief Merchant since April 2019. Mr. Metcalf has...

CALGARY, Alberta, Sept. 16, 2021 (GLOBE NEWSWIRE) — NXT Energy Solutions Inc. (“NXT” or the “Company”) (TSX: SFD; OTC QB: NSFDF) today announced an update on the Company’s recent research and development programs. NXT is pleased to report that progress continues with respect to the development of the “SFD-GT” geothermal sensor family for which NXT is receiving advisory services and funding from the National Research Council of Canada’s Industrial Research Assistance Program. To facilitate SFD-GT sensor development, NXT tested existing SFD® sensors under different operating parameters associated with subsurface conditions favourable for geothermal resources. The test results have demonstrated that the development of a dedicated SFD® Geothermal sensor family can be accelerated. This will allow NXT to...

Callan Ridge by Healthpeak PropertiesView, Inc. announced its Smart Windows will be installed at the Callan Ridge campus, a new life science project under development by Healthpeak Properties in the Torrey Pines submarket of San Diego.Callan Ridge Life Science development follows The Boardwalk campus installation in 2020 SAN DIEGO and MILPITAS, Calif., Sept. 16, 2021 (GLOBE NEWSWIRE) — View, Inc. (NASDAQ: VIEW) (“View”), the leader in smart building technologies, announced its Smart Windows will be installed at the Callan Ridge campus, a new life science project under development by Healthpeak Properties (Healthpeak), a publicly traded national REIT, in the Torrey Pines submarket of San Diego. Callan Ridge represents Healthpeak’s second life science development to feature View Smart Windows, following the...

Specialist insurer Beazley has named Raf Sanchez as its new Global Head of Cyber ServicesRaf SanchezLondon, Sept. 16, 2021 (GLOBE NEWSWIRE) — Sanchez, currently International Manager of Beazley Breach Response Services, assumes his new Global Head of Cyber Services role on the 1st October, and joins the Global Cyber & Tech Management Team. He will continue to be based in London. Beazley is a market leader in cyber insurance, and Sanchez has been integral to the development of Beazley’s breach response services, which are a key element of the Beazley Breach Response (BBR) product that was launched in 2009. The pre and post loss services that BBR’s reputation has been built upon continue to develop, and are increasingly important in the face of rising global cyber threats and severity of attacks. Paul Bantick,...