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Castle Biosciences' Founder, President and CEO Derek Maetzold Named a Most Admired CEO by the Houston Business Journal
The Houston Business Journal's Most Admired CEO Awards recognize chief executive officers who exemplify exceptional leadership, vision and values while guiding Houston's most successful and impactful organizationsFRIENDSWOOD, Texas, July 25, 2025 (GLOBE NEWSWIRE) -- Castle Biosciences, Inc. (Nasdaq: CSTL), a company improving health through innovative tests that guide patient care, today announced that its founder, president and chief executive officer Derek Maetzold has been named a 2025 Most Admired CEO by the Houston Business Journal. This prestigious honor celebrates leaders who have demonstrated outstanding financial stewardship, fostered inclusive and thriving workplace cultures, and made meaningful contributions to the greater Houston community. 'Derek's visionary leadership and unwavering values have shaped Castle Biosciences into what it is today: a company focused on improving patient outcomes through innovative diagnostic tests for skin cancers, Barrett's esophagus and uveal melanoma,' said Frank Stokes, chief financial officer of Castle Biosciences. 'Over nearly two decades, his leadership approach has exemplified how great vision and values can drive meaningful progress – building a company culture where patient needs remain at the center of strategic decisions and where personalized disease insights can translate into better care for those who need it most.' 'I am truly honored to receive this recognition from the Houston Business Journal,' said Maetzold. "This award validates our core belief that lasting impact comes from doing right by our team and never losing sight of the patients who depend on our work.' The award recipients will be honored at a special event held by the Houston Business Journal in August. About Castle BiosciencesCastle Biosciences (Nasdaq: CSTL) is a leading diagnostics company improving health through innovative tests that guide patient care. The Company aims to transform disease management by keeping people first: patients, clinicians, employees and investors. Castle's current portfolio consists of tests for skin cancers, Barrett's esophagus and uveal melanoma. Additionally, the Company has active research and development programs for tests in these and other diseases with high clinical need, including its test in development to help guide systemic therapy selection for patients with moderate-to-severe atopic dermatitis seeking biologic treatment. To learn more, please visit and connect with us on LinkedIn, Facebook, X and Instagram. DecisionDx-Melanoma, DecisionDx-CMSeq, i31-SLNB, i31-ROR, DecisionDx-SCC, MyPath Melanoma, TissueCypher, DecisionDx-UM, DecisionDx-PRAME and DecisionDx-UMSeq are trademarks of Castle Biosciences, Inc. Investor Contact:Camilla Zuckeroczuckero@ Media Contact:Allison Marshallamarshall@ Source: Castle Biosciences Inc. Photos accompanying this announcement are available at: in to access your portfolio
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10-07-2025
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Life Sciences BC Announces 2025 Awards Winners, Honouring Excellence in Health Innovation
VANCOUVER, British Columbia--(BUSINESS WIRE)--Life Sciences BC (LSBC) is pleased to announce the recipients of the 27th Annual Life Sciences BC Awards. These awards honour the exceptional achievements of individuals and organizations across British Columbia's life sciences sector that have successfully advanced health innovations and significantly enriched our dynamic ecosystem. "We're proud to recognize individuals and organizations that have dedicated their talents to advancing our sector. I'm extremely excited about this year's award recipients." - Wendy Hurlburt, Life Sciences BC President & CEO Share Award winners will be recognized in person at the 27th Annual Life Sciences BC Awards Gala on October 2, 2025, at the Vancouver Convention Centre West. This is a memorable evening where the life sciences community's most influential figures gather to celebrate excellence. Learn more and get your tickets before the early bird deadline on July 31, 2025, here. 2025 Life Sciences BC Awards Winners Company & Organizational Awards Company of the Year: Zymeworks Emerging Company of the Year - Biotech: Variational AI Variational AI Emerging Company of the Year - MedTech: Arbutus Medical Arbutus Medical Strategic Partner of the Year: Providence Health Care Ventures Providence Health Care Ventures Deal of the Year: NanoVation Therapeutics Individual Awards Dr. Don Rix Lifetime Achievement Award: Dr. Michael Hayden Dr. Michael Hayden Milton Wong Community Leadership Award: Ali Ardakani Ali Ardakani Scientific Entrepreneurship Award: Dr. Poul Sorensen Dr. Poul Sorensen Genome British Columbia Award for Scientific Excellence: Dr. Fiona Brinkman Companies to Watch – Recognition Honour Roll*: Avee Health CereCura Nanotherapeutics GuideStar Medical Devices Optigo Biotherapeutics Phyton Biotech * Note: This is not a competitive award category but a recognition of emerging companies demonstrating significant potential within the BC life sciences ecosystem. 'Being named Life Sciences BC's 2025 Company of the Year is a tremendous honour and a reflection of the commitment to scientific innovation and collaboration here at Zymeworks,' said Dr. Paul Moore, Chief Scientific Officer, Zymeworks. 'Over the past year, we have seen the true impact of our world-class R&D engine on patients with limited treatment options, including the FDA approval of zanidatamab as the first HER2-targeted bispecific antibody for HER2-positive biliary tract cancer. This milestone would not have been possible without our team's exemplary scientific expertise, and we are proud that innovation developed here in British Columbia is helping to deliver novel therapies to patients around the world, who inspire our work each day.' 'We're proud to recognize individuals and organizations that have dedicated their talents to advancing our sector. I'm extremely excited about this year's award recipients. Advances in therapeutics, AI in drug discovery, medical devices, technology commercialization, and lipid nanoparticles stood out this year. Congratulations to Dr. Michael Hayden, Ali Ardakani, Dr. Poul Sorensen, and Dr. Fiona Brinkman for their incredible leadership within our vibrant life sciences community. " – Wendy Hurlburt, President & CEO, Life Sciences BC. Award Sponsors AbCellera Acuitas Therapeutics Genome British Columbia Providence Research / St. Paul's Foundation VGH & UBC Hospital Foundation Networking Reception Sponsor Canadian Alliance for Skills and Training in Life Sciences (CASTL) Technology Sponsor Farris Event Supporter Stem Cell Network For sponsorship opportunities for the 27th Annual LSBC Awards Gala, please get in touch with Joanne Lin, Manager, Memberships & Sponsorships, at jlin@ About Life Sciences BC Life Sciences BC (LSBC) is a not-for-profit sector association dedicated to advancing British Columbia's life sciences ecosystem through strategic initiatives at the local, national, and international levels. We drive economic growth in the province by providing leadership, fostering investment and partnerships, collaborating with government, and promoting BC's world-class life sciences sector.
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MIPI Alliance Recognizes Members for Contributions and Leadership at 12th Annual Awards Ceremony
Seven receive recognition for their dedication to advancing MIPI specifications for mobile, automotive, camera, audio and flash storage applications BRIDGEWATER, N.J., July 02, 2025--(BUSINESS WIRE)--The MIPI Alliance, an international organization that develops interface specifications for mobile and mobile-influenced industries, today announced the 2024 MIPI Alliance Membership Award recipients, who were recognized at last week's 12th annual awards ceremony held in conjunction with MIPI Member Meeting #69 in Warsaw, Poland. "The annual membership awards program highlights our greatest strengths as an alliance—our members' technical leadership and dedication to creating innovative, unparalleled interface solutions for the industries we serve," said Hezi Saar, MIPI Alliance chair. "The 2024 honorees' exceptional achievements and industry knowledge have significantly contributed to MIPI's development of market-driven specifications and features. We extend our gratitude to all members for their continued contributions." The Awards Recognition Committee (ARComm), appointed by the MIPI Board of Directors, reviews the nominations submitted by MIPI members and recommends recipients to the board, which approves the final honorees. Seven award recipients in five categories were recognized during the recent ceremony. The Lifetime Achievement Award is presented to individuals who have at least seven years of service to MIPI Alliance and who have provided noteworthy contributions or leadership to a working group, the board of directors or another MIPI area. Niel Warren of Google LLC was recognized for his leadership as chair of the MIPI Audio Working Group and dedication to driving the industry-leading MIPI SoundWire and forthcoming MIPI SoundWire I3S (SWI3S) specifications. Warren brings not only his technical audio and industry expertise to the group, but he has also been instrumental in soliciting member input and facilitating collaboration. The Working Group Leadership Award is presented to leaders within MIPI working groups in recognition of their noteworthy contributions to the groups' activities or specification development. Ruben Sousa of Synopsys, Inc. was recognized for his substantial work on behalf of the MIPI M-PHY Working Group, including presenting a comprehensive MIPI M-PHY Gear 6 feasibility study and sharing an ADS test bench to ensure the robustness of the upcoming v6.0 specification. Two members received the Distinguished Service Award, which recognizes distinguished service based on momentous contributions to the MIPI specification development process or in the areas of the board, marketing or test. Ariel Lasry of Qualcomm Incorporated was honored for his significant contributions to the forthcoming MIPI UniPro v3.0. His leadership and collaboration helped ensure the specification includes key features to align with industry requirements for deployment in a JEDEC Universal Flash Storage update that will enhance implementation of AI in mobile. Haran Thanigasalam, MIPI camera and imaging consultant, was recognized for his dedicated work to ensure that MIPI CSI-2 continues to evolve to meet future-focused market needs in camera and imaging applications. Thanigasalam is credited with successfully managing the diverse technical activities and member inputs of the MIPI Camera Interest Group and the MIPI Camera Working Group, and has brought in new industry voices to participate in group activities. The Special Achievement Award is presented to individuals who have taken a lead role in the MIPI Alliance and who have actively and consistently performed and contributed toward MIPI objectives. Adi Menachem of Qualcomm Incorporated was recognized for her significant contributions to the forthcoming v1.0 of the MIPI CSI-2 & CCI Protocol Adaptation Layer Specification for USB (CCPAL/U), collaborating with other members to align development with the USB Implementers Forum, as well as providing valuable and timely editing to bring the specification to maturity. Chandrakanth Rapalli of Micron Technology, Inc. was honored for his considerable work on behalf of the MIPI UniPro Working Group and forthcoming MIPI UniPro v3.0 specification. Noteworthy efforts include providing a proposal for an equalization link training sequence feature and collaborating to manage multiple feature proposals and member inputs. The Legacy Award, presented posthumously for notable participation in MIPI Alliance, was awarded to Afshin Attarzadeh of BitifEye Digital Test Solutions GmbH. A dedicated contributor to the MIPI M-PHY Working Group since 2017, Attarzadeh led several efforts to further the growth of the M-PHY ecosystem and ensure members would have reliable M-PHY test solutions. For photos and information about the MIPI Alliance Membership Awards, visit To keep up with MIPI Alliance, subscribe to the MIPI blog and stay connected by following MIPI on X, LinkedIn and YouTube. About MIPI Alliance MIPI Alliance (MIPI) develops interface specifications for mobile and mobile-influenced industries. There is at least one MIPI specification in every smartphone manufactured today. Founded in 2003, the organization has over 375 member companies worldwide and more than 15 active working groups delivering specifications within the extended mobile ecosystem. Members of the organization include handset manufacturers, device OEMs, software providers, semiconductor companies, application processor developers, IP tool providers, automotive OEMs and Tier 1 suppliers, and test and test equipment companies, as well as camera, display, tablet and laptop manufacturers. For more information, please visit MIPI®, CSI-2®, M-PHY®, SoundWire® and UniPro® are registered trademarks owned by MIPI Alliance. CCPAL/UTM and SWI3STM are trademarks of MIPI Alliance. View source version on Contacts Press Contact:Lisa McCauslandGeneva Street Marketing for MIPI Alliance+1 303.888.2137lisa@ Error in retrieving data Sign in to access your portfolio Error in retrieving data Error in retrieving data Error in retrieving data Error in retrieving data
