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Forbes
2 days ago
- Business
- Forbes
How AI Is Fixing The 90% Drug Failure Rate
Chris Gibson, Cofounder and CEO of Recursion, lays out how his company is building the biological data, and layering on AI, to assist in the development of new, effective therapeutics.
Techday NZ
23-06-2025
- Business
- Techday NZ
FIRST launches CORE Fund to boost global cyber response skills
FIRST has launched the CORE Fund, a global initiative to strengthen cybersecurity incident response capabilities in under-resourced regions, with Fortinet as the founding partner. The Forum of Incident Response and Security Teams (FIRST), an international non-profit organisation, has announced the formation of the CORE (Community, Operational capacity, Resilience, and Empowerment) initiative to expand the operational capacities of cybersecurity teams around the world. The programme is set to focus especially on regions that currently have limited resources to defend against growing cyber threats such as ransomware. Programme objectives FIRST CORE is designed as a strategic programme to enhance incident response capabilities by leveraging guidance and experience from the global incident response community. Recent efforts have begun in Africa and the Caribbean, and there are plans to expand activities into the Asia-Pacific and Latin America regions. The initiative includes several targeted measures such as the development of updated incident response training content, subsidising local training costs for partners from lower-income backgrounds, and expanding opportunities through the Suguru Yamaguchi Fellowship Programme. It will also focus on establishing a network of regional liaisons and mentors, aiming to deliver both practical and technical aid tailored to the needs of local security teams. Statements from FIRST "Fortinet's leadership as our founding partner demonstrates their commitment to strengthening cybersecurity knowledge across industries and borders. Together, we're building communities grounded in internationally recognized best practices that will enhance incident response capabilities across the globe." This was stated by Chris Gibson, Chief Executive Officer of FIRST. He further emphasised that the initiative aims to provide critical funding for expanding the Community and Capacity Building Programme (CCB), bringing additional educational and training resources to less-resourced areas. According to FIRST representatives, building capacity in incident response teams is a necessary step given the rapidly changing nature of cyber risks. The organisation will use the CORE Fund to enhance its history of supporting community-informed initiatives and knowledge transfer. Corporate support Fortinet has committed as the founding sponsor of the CORE Fund. Derek Manky, Chief Security Strategist and Global Vice President of Threat Intelligence at Fortinet, commented on the company's involvement: "Fortinet has collaborated with FIRST for more than a decade and is deeply committed to driving public-private partnership efforts that address cybersecurity risk to society. FIRST CORE represents a unique opportunity to provide boots-on-the-ground support to security teams around the world, particularly in under resourced regions, and we're proud to be the founding partner of this important initiative. Creating new avenues for defenders everywhere to share knowledge and best practices ultimately give us more opportunities to collectively disrupt global cybercrime." Fortinet's role as a founding partner reflects an industry shift towards more collaborative, community-guided approaches to building cybersecurity resilience, especially in areas that remain more vulnerable to attacks due to fewer available resources. Community-driven model A primary component of the CORE initiative is its adaptable, partner-focused approach. Klée Aiken, Director, Community and Capacity Building at FIRST, highlighted the objectives and strategy of the new fund: "FIRST CORE is designed to be responsive to the needs of our partners on the ground, with initiatives directly informed by the priorities of security teams worldwide. This adaptability is crucial in cybersecurity's evolving threat landscape. Together, with Fortinet's combined contribution, FIRST CORE's impact will grow, enabling us to better share expertise across the global incident response community." Initiatives under the CORE Fund will be developed in response to ongoing communication with incident response groups active in various regions. These will be supported by both existing education programmes and newly designed training tailored to the context and needs of recipient teams. Expansion and long-term aims The work already underway in Africa and the Caribbean will be used as a template for efforts in other regions. CORE funding will allow FIRST to scale up partnerships, mentorship opportunities, and operational support in new areas, according to the needs identified by local security teams. Future priorities for the initiative include the addition of further languages and cultural competencies within training materials, and extending the fellowship programme to benefit national-level security teams in underrepresented regions. The organisation also plans for the CORE initiative to serve as a model for international, community-driven cyber resilience projects beyond its initial phases.
Yahoo
03-06-2025
- Business
- Yahoo
Former NY Congressman releases new book on America's past and future
(WIVT/WBGH) – A former representative of New York's 19th District is out with a new book that looks back on how difficult decisions made during the founding of our country might offer guidance on how to deal with the deep divisions that exist today. Chris Gibson has published 'The Spirit of Philadelphia: A Call To Recover The Founding Principles.' The book is based on research Gibson did about the Constitutional Convention held in 1787 in Philadelphia to address some of the weaknesses in the Articles of Confederation. Gibson says the years between the Revolutionary War and the adoption of the Constitution was marked by a lot of dissent, dysfunction and open rebellion. Gibson says the framers of the Constitution purposely created checks and balances that decentralized power and gave control over lawmaking, funding, and the ability to go to war to the people's representatives in Congress. He says that over the past century, and even more so in recent times, power has steadily been consolidated in the president at the expense of Congress. 'Basically, you vote for a president, that president comes in, whether it's Barack Obama on the left or Donald Trump on the right, and the expectation for those voters is that they're going to get everything they're looking for and it's going to come by way of executive action. This is in part what changed how we interact with each other. By moving away from founding principles, we have really torn our social fabric and we're living with the consequences of those changing ideas,' said Gibson. Gibson, who spent three years as president of his alma mater, Siena College, says the convention in Philadelphia not only created a framework for the government but also a spirit of collaboration and optimism. He says, despite the divisions of today, most Americans still agree about the value of liberty and equality. You can find out more information and purchase the book at Gibson includes some of his recommendations for addressing our country's polarization and says he'd be happy to Zoom in with any book clubs interested in reading his book. Watch the full interview with Gibson below. Copyright 2025 Nexstar Media, Inc. All rights reserved. This material may not be published, broadcast, rewritten, or redistributed.
Yahoo
06-05-2025
- Business
- Yahoo
Recursion axes drug programmes to streamline pipeline
AI business Recursion Pharmaceuticals has narrowed its drug development pipeline, ending or pausing five programmes as it seeks to reduce costs and reprioritise resources following a merger with fellow AI biotech Exscientia last year. The company's Q1 2025 earnings report revealed plans to cut three clinical programmes, pause one clinical candidate and cut a preclinical effort. Shares in Recursion fell by 13.4% on 5 May, dropping from $5.49 at market open to $4.76 at close following the pipeline restructuring announcement. The terminated programmes include REC-2282, REC-994, and REC-3964. REC-2282 and REC-994 were in development for rare neurological disorders – neurofibromatosis type 2 and cerebral cavernous malformation (CCM), respectively. According to Recursion, accumulated data from both trials did not justify continued investment. The company formally stated that the 'totality' of the results supported ending development altogether. REC-994 had reached Phase II testing in CCM. Data from the 62-patient trial (NCT05085561) was announced in September 2024, with a follow-up in February 2025. The trial showed comparable safety and tolerability to placebo over 12 months and met its primary endpoint, but did not demonstrate meaningful clinical benefits. MRI scans suggested a trend toward reduced lesion volume at the higher dose of 400mg, but no improvements were observed in patient-reported outcomes or functional assessments. Follow-up data, including a long-term extension phase, failed to confirm earlier signals of efficacy. Recursion is not fully discontinuing its REC-3964 programme – aimed at treating C difficile infection – but is instead exploring potential out-licensing opportunities. The company cited a shift in the treatment landscape and internal reprioritisation as reasons for reconsidering further development. In addition to these terminations, Recursion is pausing development of REC-4539, a clinical-stage oncology candidate. A preclinical programme in an undisclosed indication is also being discontinued. These changes leave Recursion with six active development programmes. Four of which are in oncology while two target rare diseases. None are currently in late-stage trials. 'The data is going to be ultimately what drives what the balance of the portfolio looks like, but I do not see us abandoning either oncology or rare disease in the near term,' said Recursion CEO Chris Gibson in a 5 May earnings call to investors. The pipeline restructuring follows a period of strategic realignment after Recursion's merger with Exscientia. Najat Khan, who serves as both chief R&D officer and chief commercial officer, said the company is making 'deliberate tradeoffs' to focus on areas of high unmet need and the greatest potential impact.
Yahoo
14-04-2025
- Science
- Yahoo
Evansville's New Tech Institute to hold send off for robotics team
HENDERSON, Ky (WEHT) – Evansville's New Tech Institute will hold a send off for their first robotics team as they attend the first world championship in Houston. The competition will start on Wednesday, and the public is invited to the event to wish the Thunderbots well this afternoon in the school's cafeteria. They advanced by winning the statewide Engineering Inspiration Award earlier this month in Greenwood. Senior Ava Roll and Principal Chris Gibson joined Daybreak to talk about the competition. We're told the team's robot, Dr. Smith, is already on the way to Houston. Copyright 2025 Nexstar Media, Inc. All rights reserved. This material may not be published, broadcast, rewritten, or redistributed.
