Medidata Unveils Bundled Solution For Oncology, Vaccine Research

KUALA LUMPUR, Nov 1 (Bernama) — Medidata, a Dassault Systèmes brand and provider of clinical trial solutions to the life sciences industry, has introduced two new bundled offerings to meet the growing demands of oncology and vaccine research.

Medidata Oncology Solutions and Medidata Vaccine Solutions reinforce the Food and Drug Administration (FDA) guidance for patient-centred endpoints, adaptive trial designs, and trial diversity.

Both offerings combine a variety of Medidata technologies and learnings from thousands of previous trials to streamline study management for Phase II and Phase III studies in specified therapeutic areas, according to a statement.

By unifying key trial components such as real-time patient-reported outcomes and imaging management, these bundled solutions will aid sponsors by reducing trial complexity, accelerating decision-making, and improving assessments of treatment efficacy and safety.

“By making these new bundled capabilities readily available to customers, we can deliver a solution built on Medidata’s vast experience and expertise in these two important therapeutic areas.

“These bundles are designed to help customers navigate the complicated stages of these studies while advancing life-saving treatments,” said Medidata chief operating officer, Joseph Schmidt.

Medidata, with more than 25 years of oncology and vaccine experience and the largest global trial datasets, has conducted approximately 9,000 oncology studies and 750 trials in vaccines. In 2023, it was recorded that 93 per cent of oncology drug approvals went through Medidata.

The company was also on the frontlines of COVID-19, supporting hundreds of trials, including the development of one of the most effective messenger ribonucleic acid (mRNA) vaccines used to fight the virus.

Both solutions deliver a unified data ecosystem by integrating Medidata Rave EDC, Medidata eCOA, Medidata Rave Imaging, Medidata Clinical Data Studio, and Health Record Connect.

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THE THIRD XIANGTAN TOURISM DEVELOPMENT CONFERENCE WAS HELD IN SHAOSHAN COUNTY

XIANGTAN, China, Nov. 1, 2024 /Xinhua-AsiaNet/–

From October 28th to 29th, the Third Xiangtan Tourism Development Conference & the Fourth Tan Business Conference were held in Shaoshan, Xiangtan city, Hunan province.

The conference innovatively combined the two major IPs of “cultural tourism” and “Tan businessmen”. Following the opening ceremony, the focus was on cultural tourism projects and industries, with a special investment promotion and project signing ceremony for the cultural tourism industry and the Xiangjiang Science City (Xiangtan) segment, effectively achieving seamless integration of cultural tourism and commerce. This Tan Business Conference facilitated the signing of 64 projects with a total investment of 15.8 billion yuan.

Xiangtan, a city with profound historical heritage and breathtaking natural scenery, is not only renowned for its abundant historical sites but also boasts numerous enchanting tourist attractions, unfolding like exquisite paintings along the banks of the Xiangjiang River.

Taking advantage of this conference as an opportunity, Xiangtan city has also launched a series of subsidiary activities, including the promotion of Xiangtan cuisine, the Shaoguan Half Marathon, the Torch Relay Run, the Youth Hiking, and other integrated cultural, tourism, and sports series events, providing guests, citizens, and tourists with a rich cultural tourism experience.

As the host of this year’s Xiangtan Tourism Development Conference, Shaoshan has been committed in recent years to deeply exploring the connotations of historical culture, developing tourism resources, injecting new vitality and energy into Xiangtan’s cultural tourism industry. From January to September this year, Shaoshan received a total of 4.2707 million tourist visits, achieving a total tourism revenue of 6.282 billion yuan.

Source: The Organizing Committee of the Third Xiangtan Tourism Development Conference

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REPORT ON 11TH ANNUAL MEETING OF “INNOVATION FOR COOL EARTH FORUM” (ICEF2024)

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TOKYO, Oct. 30, 2024 /Kyodo JBN/ —

– 13 Sessions Held with 1,700 Participants from 93 Countries/Regions; “Artificial Intelligence (AI) for Climate Change Mitigation 2.0” Roadmap Prepared –

The Ministry of Economy, Trade and Industry (METI) and the New Energy and Industrial Technology Development Organization (NEDO) held the 11th Annual Meeting of the “Innovation for Cool Earth Forum” (ICEF2024) on October 9-10 (Wednesday-Thursday) at the Westin Tokyo hotel in Japan as a hybrid event with online sessions. It is an initiative of “Tokyo GX Week” toward realization of GX (Green Transformation) for transition to a clean energy-based economy, society and industrial structure, leading to decarbonization and economic growth.

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ICEF2024 is an international forum where world leaders from industry, academia and government discuss technological innovation, which holds the key to measures to address global warming. This year, a total of 13 sessions were held with the participation of approximately 1,700 persons from the public sector, international organizations, industry and academia in 93 countries and regions.

Opening Session – Greetings by ICEF Steering Committee Chair, TANAKA Nobuo:
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Special Dialogue on Net-Zero:
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In the Keynote Sessions, the speakers presented a dialogue, lectures and a video message, focusing on innovation, which is necessary to advance toward achievement of carbon neutrality as the world continues to confront various difficulties.

Mr. Johan Rockstrom in Keynote Session 1:
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In each session, the focus was on green innovation, which will be the key to solving the problem of global warming, under the main theme of “How to Live within the Planetary Boundaries of Green Innovation.” The topics discussed included planetary boundaries and the energy transition, climate change stabilization technologies such as carbon dioxide removal, hydrogen readiness and nuclear energy.
Video records of the sessions will be broadcast on the ICEF’s YouTube channel.
Official website: https://www.icef.go.jp/

In addition, a draft of the “Artificial Intelligence (AI) for Climate Change Mitigation 2.0” version roadmap was released. The final roadmap is to be released at COP29, which will be held in the Republic of Azerbaijan in November 2024.

For the details, please visit:
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Source: ICEF Secretariat

DUBAI PHILANTHROPIST ANOSH AHMED DONATES 10 MLN GBP TO LEBANON’S VULNERABLE COMMUNITIES

KUALA LUMPUR, Oct 29 (Bernama) — Dubai billionaire and Private Family Office Anosh Ahmed (PFOAA) founder, Anosh Ahmed and its foundation, announced donation of essential food worth 10 million GBP to Lebanon. (1GBP = RM5.65)

In a statement, Anosh said this donation is a step toward bringing nourishment, hope, and dignity to those in need.

“In times of hardship and recovery, no one should face hunger alone. As Lebanon heals from the recent conflict, we are standing with the most vulnerable, children and women, who have been impacted the most.

“Together, we can help restore not just meals, but a sense of comfort and compassion in the lives of those who need it most. May this support bring warmth and strength to those rebuilding their lives,” he said.

Anosh’s remarkable rise from a modest US$4,000 investment to a billionaire agripreneur demonstrates how ambition, innovation, technology, and sustainability can transform the agricultural sector.

At present, he is recognised as one of the largest leaseholders of agricultural land across Asia, Africa, and the Middle East.

Over 22 years, his agribusiness has grown to a valuation of US$1.8 billion, managing over 50 billion square feet of land and generating diversified revenue streams from farming, processed goods, agri-tech ventures, and long-term real estate leases.

Anosh remains committed to his roots, in which he established a foundation that provides small-scale farmers with training, technology, and financial support, alongside creating a network of farmer cooperatives to ensure fair pricing and global market access.

His legacy has inspired a new generation of farmers to embrace sustainable, modern agriculture, and via workshops, documentaries, as well as his forthcoming autobiography titled From Soil to Success, Anosh continues to share his knowledge and passion, making him a beacon of hope and transformation in the agricultural sector.

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YUNNAN’S DALI SHOWCASES ECOLOGICAL ACHIEVEMENTS AT THE ERHAI FORUM, GAINING INTERNATIONAL RECOGNITION

DALI, China, Oct 23 (Bernama-BUSINESS WIRE) — The 2024 Erhai Forum on Global Ecological Civilization Construction, themed “Working Together to Promote Eco-Friendly Modernization,” was successfully held on October 19 in Dali, Yunnan in Southwestern China. As the host, Dali emphasized its ecological civilization initiatives, drawing nearly 300 guests from China and abroad, and garnering international attention.

The beautiful autumn scenery in Shangguan town, Dali, Yunnan, China. (Photo: Business Wire)

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This year’s forum placed particular emphasis on cross-border collaboration and project implementation, aiming to extend its impact beyond Dali and the Erhai region.

Notably, on September 24, 2024, the forum held its first European side event in Geneva, Switzerland, where China’s “Erhai Experience” was shared internationally, fostering mutual learning with Switzerland’s water management practices at Lake Geneva. This exchange further enhanced the forum’s influence, reputation, and global recognition.

Over the years, Dali has actively implemented the “Beautiful China” initiative, with a focus on precise governance to protect Erhai Lake. These efforts have created a new development model where environmental protection and economic growth go hand in hand, achieving the dual goals of ecological beauty and sustainable development.

By 2023, the pollution load entering Erhai Lake had significantly decreased, with all 27 major rivers flowing into the lake meeting excellent water quality standards.

This year, the “Digital Erhai” initiative was selected as a model case for China’s digital development, and the “SF Express Erhai Model” became the only project from Yunnan that was recognized as one of the first pollution and carbon reduction cases in the Asia-Pacific region under the Basel Convention’s “Zero-Waste Cities” initiative.

In Jianchuan County, Jianhu Lake serves as a critical habitat for migratory birds traveling along the Hengduan Mountains corridor in Northwestern Yunnan. Meanwhile, early autumn brought the return of the endangered Cibi flower, blooming once again near Cibi Lake in Eryuan County.

In Yousuo Town, Eryuan County, freshly harvested water caltrops are being shipped to major cities such as Beijing, Shanghai, and Guangzhou.

Along the Erhai ecological corridor, the beautifully restored landscapes have driven the growth of eco-tourism around the lake. Additionally, a series of ecological agriculture projects are taking shape, providing job opportunities for local people and promoting sustainable agricultural development.

Through strengthened international cooperation and by sharing its successful practices in protecting Erhai Lake, Dali aims to provide Chinese wisdom and solutions for the global effort to build an ecological civilization.

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Source : Dali Information Office

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