The webinar will focus on the successful separation of AAV empty and full capsids using anion exchange chromatography (AEX).

TORONTO (PRWEB)
June 30, 2023

In the ever-evolving field of gene therapy, a remarkable webinar is set to shed light on significant advancements in the ability to improve AAV purification and separation during downstream processing. A free webinar titled “Enhancing AAV Full Capsid Enrichment with an Optimized AEX Platform: A Case Study” is scheduled to take place, presenting the findings from a partnership between two key industry players: Teknova and Sartorius BIA Separations.

The webinar will focus on the successful separation of AAV empty and full capsids using anion exchange chromatography (AEX). Using a design of experiments approach, the team considered both the purification platform and buffer composition to achieve high recovery and purity. Their efforts resulted in achieving more than 85 percent full AAV capsid enrichment with 80-95 percent recoveries using CIMmultus QA for the polishing step, given a starting purity of 46% full capsids.

The speaker for this informative session is Dr. Bella Neufeld, PhD, Director of Research and Development at Teknova. With a rich background in custom reagent manufacturing, quality standards, and gene therapy bioprocessing research programs, Dr. Neufeld has led the introduction of Teknova’s first proprietary product line for AAV gene therapy development: AAV-Tek™ Solutions. She focuses on addressing key bottlenecks across the entire gene therapy workflow, to help gene therapy developers accelerate their breakthroughs and get to the clinic faster.

The webinar presents a case study in which the team achieved high recovery and purity of AAV particles using Teknova buffers and Sartorius BIA Separations monoliths. It will also demonstrate the critical parameters that affect the full capsid enrichment step in AAV purification. The event is recommended for process development scientists in downstream purification of AAV, as well as CMO and CDMO leaders interested in establishing a screening platform for AAV full capsid enrichment.

As a leading producer of critical reagents for the life sciences industry, Teknova has been innovating the manufacture of these essential ingredients for more than 25 years. Teknova’s commitment to support industry leaders in cell and gene therapy, molecular diagnostics, and synthetic biology with fully customizable solutions for every stage of the workflow enables the acceleration of novel therapies that will ultimately help people live longer, healthier lives.

A collaboration between Teknova and Xtalks is bringing this webinar to the scientific community. The free webinar, “Enhancing AAV Full Capsid Enrichment with an Optimized AEX Platform: A Case Study,” is scheduled for Monday, July 17, 2023, at 1pm EDT (10am PDT).

For more information, or to register for this event, visit Enhancing AAV Full Capsid Enrichment with an Optimized AEX Platform: A Case Study.

ABOUT XTALKS

Xtalks, powered by Honeycomb Worldwide Inc., is a leading provider of educational webinars to the global life science, food and medical device community. Every year, thousands of industry practitioners (from life science, food and medical device companies, private & academic research institutions, healthcare centers, etc.) turn to Xtalks for access to quality content. Xtalks helps Life Science professionals stay current with industry developments, trends and regulations. Xtalks webinars also provide perspectives on key issues from top industry thought leaders and service providers.

To learn more about Xtalks visit http://xtalks.com

For information about hosting a webinar visit http://xtalks.com/why-host-a-webinar/

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Dr. Adam Schell (center) and Dr. Mara Vucich (right) chat with Medoscopy host Dan Collins regarding their professional and personal lives as Mercy Medical Center’s monthly talk show continues.

BALTIMORE (PRWEB)
June 29, 2023

Adam J. Schell, M.D., a Fellowship-trained orthopedic spine surgeon, and physiatrist Mara Vucich, D.O., both of The Maryland Spine Center at Mercy, are the featured guests on Mercy Medical Center’s monthly talk show, “Medoscopy,” airing Wednesday and Thursday, July 19th and 20th at 5:30 p.m. EST (http://www.facebook.com/MercyMedicalCenter).

Drs. Schell and Vucich see patients at The Maryland Spine Center, part of the renowned Orthopedic Specialty Hospital at Mercy Medical Center, named a High Performing Hospital in Spinal Fusion by U.S. News and World Report and one of America’s 100 Best Hospitals for Orthopedic Surgery and Spine Surgery by Healthgrades.

A 30-minute pre-taped program exploring the background and lives of Mercy clinicians, patients and others, Medoscopy was launched in spring 2021 and airs in two 15-minute segments. To view past episodes, visit the Medoscopy playlist on the Mercy Medical Center YOUTUBE channel.

In this latest installment, Dr. Schell discusses his progression from chemistry research and pharmaceutical development into orthopedic surgery. Dr. Vucich explores how her childhood interest in science set the stage for her interest in physical medicine, rehabilitation and pain relief.

Both Dr. Schell and Dr. Vucich share items of personal interest as well, including Dr. Vucich’s standup paddleboarding hobby and Dr. Schell’s pursuit of strength training.

Medoscopy is filmed on the campus of Mercy Medical Center in downtown Baltimore with video, sound, and lighting by Zinnia Film.

Founded in 1874 by the Sisters of Mercy, Mercy Medical Center is located in downtown Baltimore City, about six blocks from Baltimore’s famed Inner Harbor. A university-affiliated teaching facility, Mercy is a Catholic hospital with a national reputation for women’s health care, orthopedics, and other specialties. Mercy is home to the renowned Weinberg Center for Women’s Health & Medicine, and the $400+ million Mary Catherine Bunting Center. For more information, visit http://www.mdmercy.com, and MDMercyMedia on Facebook and Twitter, or call 1-800-M.D.-Mercy.

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One Love Foundation’s new CEO Julie Myers (left) and new President Ojeda Hall (right).

As the next chapter of One Love unfolds, I am again reminded of the extraordinary accomplishments that can be achieved when like-minded people find purpose in a mission that touches everyone. I am grateful and re-energized to know One Love is being led by these outstanding, accomplished women.

BALTIMORE (PRWEB)
June 29, 2023

The One Love Foundation in Honor of Yeardley Love, better known as One Love, a national non-profit organization dedicated to ending relationship abuse, today announced that Julie Myers has been named chief executive officer and Ojeda Hall has been promoted to president.

Myers will join the organization in September and Hall, currently serving as executive director of the One Love Foundation’s Mid-Atlantic Region, begins her new role effective immediately. Myers comes to One Love after 30 years of service at the University of Virginia (UVA), where she directed the UVA women’s lacrosse program for the past 28 years. During her tenure at UVA, she mentored over 1,300 collegiate athletes and influenced thousands more, including Yeardley Love, who Myers coached.

“Throughout the years Julie has been an exceptional champion of the important work we do every day to honor my daughter’s memory,” said Sharon Love, Founding Member and Chairman of the Board for the One Love Foundation. “She has dedicated her entire career to educating, developing and mentoring young women on and off the field. I’m thrilled that she will be leading our team with integrity, grace and kindness – values that shaped her reputation at UVA as one of its best leaders in a generation.

“Ojeda’s wide-ranging expertise in community engagement, her pioneering work in public policy and her deep, personal commitment to our mission provide an incredibly strong platform to bring her skills to a national role,” Love added. “As the next chapter of One Love unfolds, I am again reminded of the extraordinary accomplishments that can be achieved when like-minded people find purpose in a mission that touches everyone. I am grateful and re-energized to know One Love is being led by these outstanding, accomplished women.”

As head coach at UVA, Myers was responsible for overseeing the coaching staff as well as the recruitment and retention of the staff and players. Her duties included budget management and fiscal oversight and meeting UVA, ACC and NCAA athletic compliance guidelines. Additionally, Myers was engaged in the day-to-day activities of the student body and cultivated relationships with donors in support of team-based initiatives.

Myers’ accolades are numerous and include election to the Virginia Lacrosse Hall of Fame in 2015. She is the first coach to win a National Championship as a player, assistant and head coach. Myers’ streak of 27 straight postseason tournaments ranks in the top five of all coaches in all Division 1 sports, and within that span had at least one player named to an All-American team every year. Last year, Myers was the recipient of the Diane Geppi-Aikens Memorial Award for lifetime achievements to the women’s college game.

She was also owner/operator of Cavalier Lacrosse, Inc. and is a coach mentor with the Intercollegiate Women’s Lacrosse Coaches Association. Myers earned her bachelor’s and master’s degrees from the University of Virginia.

“I feel very fortunate to once again be in a position to help young people learn and grow,” said Myers. “I am inspired by the work of One Love, and eager to encourage and support healthy relationships for all. Life isn’t always easy, but if we can help people be kind, honest – stay true to the values we all aspire to – we have a chance to move the needle and impact the world.”

Hall has been with One Love since 2019 leading One Love’s Mid-Atlantic division and responsible for the expansion of One Love’s partnerships and programming in the region. She brings over 15 years of experience as a community organizer in the civic sector and has helped build diversity, equity and inclusion models for staff and leadership. Prior to joining One Love, Hall climbed the corporate ladder in New York and London at Salomon Brothers and JP Morgan Chase. Hall’s extensive experience with non-profit organizations includes her role as the Senior Director of collective action for Leadership for Educational Equity (LEE), Lead Organizer of Baltimoreans United in Leadership Development (BUILD), and Executive Director of the office for family and community engagement for the New York City Department of Education. Hall earned her bachelor’s degree from Harvard University and her master’s from Drew Theological School.

“While much has been accomplished as we work to end dating violence, it is not lost on us that we have a long way still to go,” said Hall. “Over one in three women, one in three men, and over one in two trans or non-binary people will be in an abusive relationship in their lifetime. Therefore it’s more important than ever that we refocus on our mission and ultimately change these statistics. I am honored to be in this role to help do so.”

Earlier this month, One Love announced its headquarters will transition from New York to Baltimore, where the organization was founded in 2010. Partnering with Myers and Hall in the transition will be Jon Higgins, a Baltimore-based strategic advisor to the Love family.

About One Love Foundation

One Love Foundation is dedicated to preventing relationship violence and abuse. The non-profit organization has educated more than two million young people through educational workshops, both in-person and online, by teaching them the signs of healthy and unhealthy relationship behaviors. One Love was founded in honor of Yeardley Love, a 22-year-old college student whose life was tragically cut short when she was killed by her ex-boyfriend. For more information, visit joinonelove.org.

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We are very proud to be once again named by G2 as the #1 QMS software

INDIANAPOLIS, Ind. (PRWEB)
June 29, 2023

Greenlight Guru, the leading provider of cloud-based solutions for MedTech companies, announces today that it has once again been selected as a leading QMS vendor in G2’s Summer 2023 QMS Grid Report. This is the nineteenth consecutive quarter that the company has received this award.

G2 quarterly reports are generated by organic feedback from customers at medical device companies. Users provide candid feedback about the software, including the perceived pros and cons of the platform, their likelihood to recommend it, and how the software is solving real business problems.

G2 awarded Greenlight Guru with a total of 18 badges and twenty #1 spots across the various Grid and Index reports. These top honors include Best Usability, Best Support, Best Relationship, and Easiest Administration. Customers specifically called out the company’s best-in-class implementation time, which averages about 2.9 months. Additionally, Greenlight Guru’s Net Promoter Score of 74 was the highest among all QMS solutions. You can see the complete list of G2 awards here.

The G2 report also shows that Greenlight Guru’s customers are seeing measurable results from their investment in the QMS software. Customers recognized Greenlight Guru for “Best ROI” and “Best Results.” Greenlight Guru recently released an online Value Calculator to help MedTech companies determine the ROI of an eQMS solution. You can access the free ROI tool here.

Below are some customer quotes from the G2 Summer 2023 Grid Report:

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  “Greenlight Guru has been a life-changing platform! Greenlight Guru has managed to remain state of the art, the software gives you the ability to do meaningful work by removing the mundane tasks.”
• “Greenlight Guru has made our transition from paper-based to eQMS extremely easy. The ability to store documents, route change orders, and assign training through Greenlight has been extremely beneficial to our Quality department.”
• “What I like the most is how easy it is to operate. It is very intuitive, and most people I have worked with rarely have any troubles with the system.”

“We are very proud to be once again named by G2 as the #1 QMS software,” says David DeRam, CEO of Greenlight Guru. “The G2 awards are based on feedback from our actual customers, which makes these accolades even more meaningful and serves as a testament to our focus on providing the best product and customer experience to over 1,000 of our customers around the globe.”

About Greenlight Guru

Greenlight Guru provides the leading cloud-based solutions for MedTech companies to bring life-changing products to people faster, and with less risk. Greenlight Guru provides purpose-built quality management, product development, and clinical data management solutions that together help teams accelerate timelines, streamline compliance, and deliver high-quality products. With Greenlight Guru, companies across the globe are improving efficiency, speed, and quality in every aspect of their organization to get products to market faster and keep them on the market longer. For more information, visit https://www.greenlight.guru.

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Endurance Cyclist Dan Meyer

These extreme adventures are tough on the mind, body, and spirit, but most importantly, they serve as a testament to the lengths a passionate individual is willing to go in support of those in need.

VIRGINIA BEACH, Va. (PRWEB)
June 29, 2023

At Operation Smile, individuals can choose to volunteer and get involved with its mission in myriad ways. The most notable form of volunteerism takes place during surgical programs where medical professionals from all over the world take time away from their busy lives and practices and participate in Operation Smile medical and surgical programs in low-and-middle income communities providing support to the local teams, trainings, safe surgery and comprehensive cleft care in communities with limited access to health care and resources. However, this form of volunteerism is also supported and celebrated by other volunteers who work to educate, spread awareness, and raise funds for Operation Smile.

Some volunteers even find creative and unconventional ways to support the organization, like Dan Meyer, a South African native who has taken fundraising to a new level by merging his passion for cycling with his love of helping others. After the effects of the COVID-19 pandemic settled in, Dan was feeling aimless so at the beginning of 2022, he purchased a bicycle and began training to embark on a 3500-kilometer journey through Europe. This journey, dubbed Smile Cycle began in Copenhagen Denmark, and ended in Rome, Italy, taking seven whole weeks to complete.

“It was obviously quite a difficult time for everybody, and I wanted to go and I wanted to bring some positive change,” Dan remarked when asked why he started his Smile Cycle journey. “I wanted to test myself and do something I’ve never done before. I wanted to do something outside of myself to improve my own life, the lives of the people around me, and the lives of the patients that Operation Smile helps.”

At the end of his journey, Dan raised R134 000 ($7,176.62 USD) which transformed the lives of more than 20 patients through surgery, giving them the gift of a new smile and better access to care. When Dan returned home to South Africa last year, he visited an Operation Smile Surgical Program in Mpumalanga and had the privilege of witnessing the impact of the life-changing surgeries he just spent weeks supporting. The overwhelming hope and inspiration he experienced during his visit to Operation Smile South Africa encouraged Dan to embark on another harrowing cycling journey in support of the global nonprofit. This time, Dan will be traveling the entire Pacific coast of the United States, starting at the Canadian border, and ending in Mexico.

“What an amazing experience,” Dan said when reflecting upon his time at Operation Smile South Africa. “You get to meet the kids who without Operation Smile’s help would never be able to live a normal life. And what Operation Smile brings to them and what people like you and I can do to help is changing a life that is so tangible, their changes are so drastic, and it changes not only their child’s life but the lives of the family and their school and their community. The amount of help that this charity does in the community is absolutely amazing.”

Dan commenced his North American Smile Cycle on June 21st, 2023, and is currently traversing through Oregon on the second stage out of five in this 4500-kilometer expedition. These Smile Cycle adventures are a true test of willpower and endurance. What was supposed to begin as a 500-kilometer jaunt transitioned into a multi-week undertaking when Dan met David Grier, an endurance athlete who has run over 25,000 kilometers across the globe to raise money and spread awareness for Operation Smile. David instilled confidence in Dan and encouraged him to push his limits as an athlete and extend his commitment.

These extreme adventures are tough on the mind, body, and spirit, but most importantly, they serve as a testament to the lengths a passionate individual is willing to go in support of those in need. Dan is also representative of all the outstanding dedicated volunteers that work with Operation Smile all over the globe to help fulfill their belief that all children deserve access to high-quality health care and safe surgery.

“For me, I am not a doctor, and I am not a nurse, and I can’t really do anything physically to help but I can ride a bicycle and I can go on an adventure and that’s exactly what I did last year and that’s what I am going to do again this year,” said Dan. “I look forward to the feedback I get later on in the year about all the incredible things the organization has done and the amount of change they’ve been able to make. I bet there are going to be a lot of flat tires along the way, probably a few tears as well. But the feeling of accomplishment you get from doing something like that is unmatchable.”

You can follow Dan’s journey on his Instagram @dan.has.a.plan and donate to his Smile Cycle fundraiser at https://operationsmile.org.za/smile-cycle/#donate-dan

To start your own Operation Smile fundraiser, visit this website: https://bit.ly/3Jwvme3

About Operation Smile

Operation Smile is a global nonprofit specializing in expert cleft surgery and care. Over the last 40 years, we have provided medical expertise, research, and care through our dedicated staff and medical and student volunteers around the world, working alongside local governments, nonprofits, and health systems, and supported by our generous donors. Learn more at https://www.operationsmile.org/ or by following @operationsmile on social media.

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