Moores Cancer Center: Transforming Cancer Therapy With Personalized Medicine – Video

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Nahko + Medicine For The People ‘So Thankful’ live at Cozmic Pizza in Eugene, OR 4.16.13 – Video

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Nahko Medicine For The People play #39;So Thankful #39; Live at Cozmic Pizza in Eugene, OR. April 16, 2013.

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ACT’s Dr. Robert Lanza to Deliver the Keynote Address at Brigham & Women’s Hospital Regenerative Medicine Center …

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MARLBOROUGH, Mass.--(BUSINESS WIRE)--

Advanced Cell Technology, Inc. (ACT; OTCBB: ACTC), a leader in the field of regenerative medicine, announced today that its chief scientific officer, Robert Lanza, M.D., will be delivering the Keynote Address at the BWH Regenerative Medicine Center Inaugural Symposium, being held at Brigham & Womens Hospital in Boston on June 11. The Symposium will showcase an exciting array of research in regenerative medicine; highlighting the work of both nationally and internationally recognized investigators and that of the rising stars working in this domain. Dr. Lanzas address, titled Pluripotent Stem Cells Moving From Bench to Bedside, will take place at 4 p.m. EDT in the Bornstein Family Amphitheater & Cabot Atrium.

The newly formed Regenerative Medicine Center at Brigham & Womens Hospital is a marriage of stem cell biology with state-of-the-art engineering and nanotechnology, integrating the talents of engineers, physicists and mathematicians with those of biologists and clinicians. BWH investigators are nationally and internationally recognized for their contributions to advances in stem cell, regenerative medicine and tissue engineering research as recipients of prestigious awards, including elected members of numerous scientific and medical organizations. In addition to Dr. Lanzas Keynote Address, the Symposium will include sessions about Pluripotent Stem Cells & Basic Developmental Biology, Adult Stem Cells & Disease and Novel Technologies in Regenerative Medicine.

About Advanced Cell Technology, Inc.

Advanced Cell Technology, Inc., is a biotechnology company applying cellular technology in the field of regenerative medicine. For more information, visit http://www.advancedcell.com.

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Statements in this news release regarding future financial and operating results, future growth in research and development programs, potential applications of our technology, opportunities for the company and any other statements about the future expectations, beliefs, goals, plans, or prospects expressed by management constitute forward-looking statements within the meaning of the Private Securities Litigation Reform Act of 1995. Any statements that are not statements of historical fact (including statements containing the words will, believes, plans, anticipates, expects, estimates, and similar expressions) should also be considered to be forward-looking statements. There are a number of important factors that could cause actual results or events to differ materially from those indicated by such forward-looking statements, including: limited operating history, need for future capital, risks inherent in the development and commercialization of potential products, protection of our intellectual property, and economic conditions generally. Additional information on potential factors that could affect our results and other risks and uncertainties are detailed from time to time in the companys periodic reports, including the report on Form 10-K for the year ended December 31, 2012. Forward-looking statements are based on the beliefs, opinions, and expectations of the companys management at the time they are made, and the company does not assume any obligation to update its forward-looking statements if those beliefs, opinions, expectations, or other circumstances should change. Forward-looking statements are based on the beliefs, opinions, and expectations of the companys management at the time they are made, and the company does not assume any obligation to update its forward-looking statements if those beliefs, opinions, expectations, or other circumstances should change. There can be no assurance that the Companys clinical trials will be successful.

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Fitch Places University of Medicine and Dentistry of New Jersey on Rating Watch Evolving

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CHICAGO--(BUSINESS WIRE)--

Fitch Ratings has placed the 'A-' rating on the following outstanding bonds of University of Medicine and Dentistry of New Jersey (UMDNJ) on Rating Watch Evolving:

--$258 million New Jersey Educational Facilities Authority revenue refunding bonds, UMDNJ issue, series 2009 B; and

--$193 million UMDNJ bonds, 2002 series A.

SECURITY

The bonds are a general obligation (GO) of UMDNJ, payable from all legally available, unencumbered funds and balances. The bonds are also secured by state appropriations on deposit with a lockbox bank, pursuant to a lockbox agreement, acknowledged by the state of New Jersey (GO bonds rated 'AA-' with a Stable Outlook by Fitch).

KEY RATING DRIVER

UMDNJ Dissolution Effective July 1, 2013: The Rating Watch Evolving anticipates the July 1, 2013 dissolution of UMDNJ pursuant to legislation signed by New Jersey's Governor in August 2012. The legislation integrates UMDNJ's programs and facilities into Rutgers University (rated 'AA-'/Stable Outlook); Rowan University (NR) and a free-standing hospital entity (NR). Fitch's rating for Rutgers incorporates their portion of the UMDNJ integration.

RATING SENSITIVITY

The outstanding debt of UMDNJ is expected to be defeased in late June 2013, with each of the three receiver entities issuing refinancing/defeasance bonds as they assume their proportionate shares of UMDNJ's debt. Fitch expects to withdraw its ratings on the above UMDNJ bonds effective July 1, 2013.

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Ross University School of Veterinary Medicine Recognizes Class of 2013

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Ross University School of Veterinary Medicine (RUSVM) marked its 47th commencement ceremony today at the Avery Fisher Hall, Lincoln Center, New York. Mr. Clinton Lewis, Jr., executive vice president and president, U.S. operations at Zoetis (formerly Pfizer Animal Health) delivered the keynote address.

RUSVM conferred the Doctor of Veterinary Medicine degree on more than 280 graduates during the commencement ceremony, which marked the end 2012-2013 academic year.

Lewis encouraged graduates to stay focused on advancing the profession of veterinary medicine. He emphasized the role of veterinarians across fifty-plus professional areas of concentration, from research and development to corporate veterinary medicine to non-governmental agencies.

The profession and the broader world needs ambitious, determined practitioners and there are a myriad of opportunities across the country and around the world, said Lewis. I see the future of veterinary medicine as very bright and full of opportunities but you need to see it and seize it.

Lewis oversees the management of the livestock and companion animal businesses in the United States and is also responsible for leading the global genetics business for Zoetis. Zoetis is a global animal health company dedicated to supporting veterinarians and livestock producers who raise and care for farm and companion animals. Lewis said that Zoetis is committed to better understanding and addressing real-world challenges faced by those who raise and care for animals.

The partnership between Ross and Zoetis has been positive, collaborative and focused on advancing your training and the profession, said Lewis to the RUSVM graduates.

Dr. Elaine Watson, RUSVM dean, encouraged the graduates to explore the many opportunities available to them in veterinary medicine and understand the importance of human dependence on animals.

Veterinarians are central in ensuring the health and well-being of our planet. Challenge yourself in new directions and look for ways to connect varying disciplines and societal gaps. Do not limit yourself by conventional thinking, said Watson. Connecting people, animals and the environment provides a unique platform to understand the interdependence of all species.

RUSVMs graduating class includes students from 43 different states, Canada, Puerto Rico, and other international locations. The Right Honorable Dr. Denzil Douglas, Prime Minister of St. Christopher and Nevis, where RUSVMs campus is located, joined members of RUSVM faculty and leadership at the ceremony.

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Being a ‘mass’ brand fits our size, says Liberty Shoes

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Mumbai, June 10:

Footwear major Liberty Shoes has decided to stay away from the premium market and plans to target its brand for the masses primarily in the non-metro markets.

It had tried to enter the premium segment in 2004 through its format Revolutions. It was also planning to tap into the premium segment through its joint venture with the Future Group through the Pairs format, which subsequently got dissolved.

Anupam Bansal, Executive Director, Liberty Group, said, The potential of the premium footwear market is not that large even today. We realised that spending power was missing beyond the big metros such as Mumbai and New Delhi. While Liberty continues to have its Revolutions format, the merchandise mix is skewed towards the mass segment. Having experimented with certain premium formats, we have decided to be in the value segment with a special focus on tier 2 towns which are more developed markets for this segment.

Steep rentals in the metro markets have also forced the footwear company to venture into smaller markets. Even in a big metro such as Mumbai, Liberty has leased out its store in prime properties such as South Mumbai and is restricting its stores to malls in the suburbs.

Being a pioneer in the franchise model, today the Liberty Group has three retail formats: Liberty Revolutions, Liberty Exclusive stores and Liberty Factory Store.

However, it is not in a hurry to rope in a partner with FDI in retail being allowed. We have spoken to a few brands but have been slightly cautious regarding a partner. We do not want an MNC piggybacking on us unless there is a missing gap in our portfolio where it can add value in terms of fashion or technology, said Bansal.

Currently, the Liberty Group is in the process of restructuring its operations with its retail company (Liberty Retail) being merged with the flagship manufacturing company Liberty Shoes. Since most players are losing money in retail, there is going to be significant cost saving through the merger of these companies as we will now only manufacture what we sell, said Bansal.

It has roped in Vector Consulting, a Mumbai-based consulting company, to work on a low inventory model to reduce costs significantly for the footwear company.

The 30-year-old brand has been restricted to the northern markets. Almost 70 per cent of our sales still come from northern markets. It is not easy for footwear retailers to penetrate regional markets even in the west where there are already strong brands such as Regal and Metro shoes which continue to dominate, said Bansal. The organised footwear category is estimated at Rs 20,000 crore and growing at 15 per cent.

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