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New FLIR ThermiCam AI and TrafiCam AI with Artificial Intelligence at the Edge Optimizes Traffic Flow for Improved Roadway Efficiency and Safety

ARLINGTON, Va.-Tuesday 10 November 2020 [ AETOS Wire ]

(BUSINESS WIRE)-- FLIR Systems, Inc. today announced two intelligent traffic system cameras, the FLIR ThermiCam™ AI* with thermal imaging and the FLIR TrafiCam™ AI visible camera, both with artificial intelligence (AI) to optimize traffic flow on roadways and at intersections. When combined with the FLIR Acyclica™ cloud platform, cities can apply the AI-camera data to predict traffic, prevent congestion and potential accidents, and create safer roads for drivers, cyclists, and pedestrians 24 hours a day.

“FLIR traffic systems are currently installed in 75 countries, and with the addition of ThermiCam AI and TrafiCam AI, FLIR now offers a fully integrated solution that enables traffic engineers and city planners to apply AI-based lea ... Read more »

Technology Innovation Institute aims to deliver discovery science and breakthrough technologies that have a global impact

Initial seven specialist centres for R&D innovation to have world-class research facilities

Abu Dhabi, United Arab Emirates-Tuesday 10 November 2020 [ AETOS Wire ]

Abu Dhabi has unveiled the Technology Innovation Institute (TII), a pioneering global centre for advanced technology research committed to reinforcing Abu Dhabi and the UAE’s status as a global hub for innovation and advanced technologies.

The institute is the dedicated applied research pillar of the Advanced Technology Research Council (ATRC), which was recently established to set the research and development (R&D) priorities for Abu Dhabi.

It aims to deliver discovery science and breakthrough technologies that have a global impact. It is rapidly breaking new ground at its seven initial dedicated research centres, which each have world-class resear ... Read more »

Test will be deployable to support risk-based management of COVID-19, Influenza and other severe respiratory disease

SYDNEY -Monday 9 November 2020 [ AETOS Wire ]

(BUSINESS WIRE)-- SpeeDx Pty. Ltd., a developer of innovative molecular diagnostic solutions, has partnered with researchers from Nepean Blue Mountains Local Health District’s (NBMLHD) Nepean Hospital in an exclusive agreement to commercialise a host gene expression biomarker test for respiratory viral illness. Expression of the patented biomarker, IFI27, as discovered by NBMLHD Drs Anthony Maclean, Benjamin Tang and colleagues, is strongly correlated with disease progression in Influenza1 and COVID-19 patients2. The commercial assay will be positioned to support clinicians facing difficult triage or patient management decisions, supporting risk-based stratification of patients presenting with respiratory viral illness, including COVID-19.

“Host biomarkers are important indicators ... Read more »

ST GALLEN, SWITZERLAND & UNIONDALE, N.Y. -Monday 9 November 2020 [ AETOS Wire ]

    Vifor Pharma acquires a worldwide license, excluding Greater China, to late-stage product ANG-3777
    ANG-3777 is a first in class small-molecule hepatocyte growth factor (HGF) mimetic, addressing a significant unmet need for the treatment of delayed graft function and cardiac surgery-associated acute kidney injury
    Angion will receive up to USD 80 million, which includes 30 million upfront payment, 30 million equity investment and 20 million clinical study milestone payments with further milestone payments and tiered royalties on global sales

- Vifor Pharma will host conference call and webcast today at 2:00 pm CET -

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− Company to Present 22 Abstracts in Oncology, Including 5 Oral Presentations, Demonstrating Takeda’s Enduring Commitment to Improving the Lives of Patients with Blood Cancers

CAMBRIDGE, Mass. & OSAKA, Japan-Monday 9 November 2020 [ AETOS Wire ]

(BUSINESS WIRE) -- Takeda Pharmaceutical Company Limited (TSE:4502/NYSE:TAK) (“Takeda”) today announced that it will present 22 company-sponsored abstracts at the 62nd American Society of Hematology (ASH) Annual Meeting, being held virtually December 5-8, 2020. The company’s scientific research at ASH will identify unique approaches in advancing the treatment of hematologic cancers, illustrative of its commitment to developing and providing transformative solutions for patient needs. Takeda will also be presenting data from its broader hematology portfolio and pipeline at the conference.

“At this year’s ASH, Takeda’s Oncology Research and Development updates u ... Read more »

Dubai, United Arab Emirates-Monday 9 November 2020 [ AETOS Wire ]

Dubai Electricity and Water Authority (DEWA) organised the Water, Energy, Technology, and Environment Exhibition (WETEX) and Dubai Solar Show virtually from 26-28 October 2020. The 3D carbon-neutral exhibition attracted 1,076 exhibitors from 52 countries, and 63,058 visitors from around the world. This is the largest number of visitors in the exhibition’s history of 22 years.

HE Saeed Mohammed Al Tayer, MD & CEO of DEWA, Founder and Chairman of WETEX and Dubai Solar Show, was pleased with the exhibition’s success.

“As per the directives of His Highness Sheikh Mohammed bin Rashid Al Maktoum, Vice President and Prime Minister of the UAE and Ruler of Dubai, to transform challenges into opportunities, we organised the exhibition this year on a 3D virtual platform. It has achieved great success, especially as the innovative platform provided an exceptional experience for exhibi ... Read more »