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Business Wire
01-05-2025
- Business
- Business Wire
AEye Appoints Doron Simon to its Board of Directors
PLEASANTON, Calif.--(BUSINESS WIRE)--AEye, Inc. (Nasdaq: LIDR), a global leader in adaptive, high-performance lidar solutions, announced it has appointed Doron Simon to its Board of Directors effective April 29, 2025. Mr. Simon's appointment is the result of the Company's commitment to the thoughtful and continuous refreshment of its Board to best meet the evolving needs of AEye. Mr. Simon, age 59, brings deep experience in strategic consulting and M&A advisory services as the Founder of DSimonSays Inc., Managing Director at Stanton Park Capital, and a Partner at Transformation Equity Partners. His advisory work focuses on scaling technology firms to profitability through organic and non-organic growth. Prior to being an advisor, Mr. Simon held several executive roles, in publicly traded companies, focused on strategy and M&A in automotive, software, and hardware technology firms including Otonomo Technologies (Nasdaq: OTMO; acquired by Inc. (Nasdaq: ULY)), NICE Systems Ltd. (Nasdaq: NICE), and Tower Semiconductor Ltd. (Nasdaq: TSEM). Mr. Simon's expertise in business and product strategy, sales and go-to-market planning, and business growth and development, as well as his experience in the lidar industry, are invaluable to facilitate AEye's growth and the Board's oversight of the Company's long-term value creation, strategy, and business plan. 'We are thrilled to welcome Doron to our Board and look forward to his leadership and oversight over the new phase of AEye's growth,' said Matt Fisch, CEO and Chairman of AEye. 'Doron's extensive strategic experience in automotive data and high-tech industries, as well as his business development and go-to-market expertise will be critical assets to our Board,' said Tim Dunn, Lead Independent Director of the Board. Mr. Simon received his Master of Business Administration degree from Heriot-Watt Business School in 2002 and his Bachelor of Science in Industrial Engineering from The Technion – Israel Institute of Technology in 1991. About AEye, Inc. AEye's unique software-defined lidar solution enables advanced driver-assistance, vehicle autonomy, smart infrastructure, and logistics applications that save lives and propel the future of transportation and mobility. AEye's 4Sight™ Intelligent Sensing Platform, with its adaptive sensor-based operating system, focuses on what matters most: delivering faster, more accurate, and reliable information. AEye's 4Sight™ products, built on this platform, are ideal for dynamic applications which require precise measurement imaging to ensure safety and performance. Forward-Looking Statements Certain statements included in this press release that are not historical facts are forward-looking statements within the meaning of the federal securities laws, including the safe harbor provisions under the United States Private Securities Litigation Reform Act of 1995. Forward-looking statements are sometimes accompanied by words such as 'believe,' 'continue,' 'project,' 'expect,' 'anticipate,' 'estimate,' 'intend,' 'strategy,' 'future,' 'opportunity,' 'predict,' 'plan,' 'may,' 'should,' 'will,' 'would,' 'potential,' 'seem,' 'seek,' 'outlook,' and similar expressions that predict or indicate future events or trends, or that are not statements of historical matters. Forward-looking statements are predictions, projections, and other statements about future events that are based on current expectations and assumptions and, as a result, are subject to risks and uncertainties. Forward looking statements in this press release include, without limitation, statements about the expectations regarding the addition of Mr. Simon to the Board, AEye's products, and AEye's ability to execute and progress its business plans, among others. These statements are based on various assumptions, whether or not identified in this press release. These forward-looking statements are provided for illustrative purposes only and are not intended to serve as and must not be relied on by an investor as a guarantee, an assurance, a prediction, or a definitive statement of fact or probability. Actual events and circumstances are very difficult or impossible to predict and will differ from the assumptions. Many actual events and circumstances are beyond the control of AEye. Many factors could cause actual future events to differ from the forward-looking statements in this press release, including but not limited to, (i) the risk that Mr. Simon's leadership and experience may not be as instrumental in guiding the Company to its business goals and plans; (ii) the risks that market or industry conditions may create delays in the demand for commercial lidar products beyond AEye's expectations, if at all; (iii) the risks that lidar adoption occurs slower than anticipated or fails to occur at all; (iv) the risks that AEye may not be in a position to adequately or timely address either the near or long-term opportunities that may or may not exist in the evolving autonomous transportation industry; (v) the risks that laws and regulations are adopted impacting the use of lidar that AEye is unable to comply with, in whole or in part; (vi) the risks associated with changes in competitive and regulated industries in which AEye operates, variations in operating performance across competitors, and changes in laws and regulations affecting AEye's business; (vii) the risks that AEye is unable to adequately implement its business plans, forecasts, and other expectations, and identify and realize additional opportunities; and (viii) the risks of economic downturns and a changing regulatory landscape in the highly competitive and evolving industry in which AEye operates. These risks and uncertainties may be amplified by current or future global conflicts and current and potential trade restrictions and trade tensions, both of which continue to cause economic uncertainty. The foregoing list of factors is not exhaustive. You should carefully consider the foregoing factors and the other risks and uncertainties described in the 'Risk Factors' section of the periodic report that AEye has most recently filed with the U.S. Securities and Exchange Commission, or the SEC, and other documents filed by us or that will be filed by us from time to time with the SEC. These filings identify and address other important risks and uncertainties that could cause actual events and results to differ materially from those contained in the forward-looking statements. Forward-looking statements speak only as of the date they are made. Investors are cautioned not to put undue reliance on forward-looking statements; AEye assumes no obligation and does not intend to update or revise these forward-looking statements, whether as a result of new information, future events, or otherwise. AEye gives no assurance that AEye will achieve any of its expectations.
Boston Globe
11-03-2025
- Health
- Boston Globe
RFK Jr. touts vitamin A and cod liver oil for measles. Here's what the science says.
Here are four recent statements Kennedy made about measles and what infectious disease experts had to say about his handling of the crisis so far. 'The decision to vaccinate is a personal one.' In an opinion piece published by Dr. Shira Doron, chief infection control officer for Tufts Medicine, said it was problematic for the country's top public health official to not more aggressively endorse vaccination amid the current outbreak. Advertisement 'Some vaccines could be a personal choice. For example, even the CDC leaves some leeway on certain vaccines,' said Doron, including one for Measles, best known for the signature red rash it causes, infects 9 out of every 10 unvaccinated people exposed to it. But it is also highly preventable. Two doses of the MMR vaccine — the first typically given when children are between the ages of 12 and 15 months and the second given between the ages of 4 and 6 years old— are 97 percent effective at preventing infection and provide lifelong immunity for most people. Advertisement Herd immunity for measles requires a 95 percent vaccination rate, yet in the Texas county where measles has been spreading, 'Studies have found that vitamin A can dramatically reduce measles mortality.' While it's true that the World Health Organization 'We've never done a trial in the U.S., so I can't tell you for certain whether it's beneficial or it's not,' said Dr. Alfred Sommer, a professor of epidemiology at the Johns Hopkins Bloomberg School of Public Health and a contributor to a 2020 report by the National Foundation for Infectious Diseases that The American Academy of Pediatrics notes that 'many US experts concur with administering vitamin A to all children in the United States with measles, regardless of hospitalization status' and adds that However, vitamin A, unlike vaccination, cannot prevent measles. It's also important for parents to consult doctors before giving children vitamin A, because it's possible to overdose. In a recent Fox News interview, Kennedy also claimed that children with measles in Texas were being given cod liver oil, which is naturally high in vitamin A. Advertisement Doron expressed confusion over Kennedy's claims. 'You would not administer vitamin A that way,' she said. 'It doesn't have even close to what you would give if you were administering medical-grade vitamin A.' Vitamin A — along with vitamin supplementation in general — has long been promoted by anti-vaccine activists as an alternative to vaccination for disease prevention, including by the anti-vaccine organization Children's Health Defense, which Kennedy 'If you are healthy it's almost impossible for you to be killed by an infectious disease in modern times.' Kennedy made this claim in an 'Of course, a balanced diet is very important for health, but a nutrition rich diet alone will not stop the most contagious disease in the world from infecting an unvaccinated child,' said Michael Osterholm, director of the Center for Infectious Disease Research and Policy at the University of Minnesota last week on his Doron echoed his comments. 'People should absolutely pay attention to their underlying health, including exercise, a healthy diet, stress management, smoking cessation, and optimizing chronic diseases like diabetes with medications,' she said. 'Doing so will boost the immune system and reduce the risk of complications. However, even healthy people contract infectious diseases, have complications, and die.' 'By 1960 — before the vaccine's introduction — improvements in sanitation and nutrition had Doron criticized Kennedy's historical framing of measles mortality. 'It's not percentages that we should care about, it's absolute numbers,' she said. 'We were seeing 400 to 500 deaths a year [prior to the introduction of vaccination], on top of that permanent disability in children due to measles.' Long-term effects of measles can include deafness, lung scarring, and sometimes fatal brain damage, Doron added. Advertisement 'MMR vaccines and other vaccines are safe,' said Dr. Vandana Madhavan, a pediatric infectious disease specialist at Mass General for Children. 'Unfortunately, that does not get the same amount of media attention as anti-vaccine misinformation, which has led to a greater rate of vaccine hesitancy,' 'If vaccine skepticism continues to spread, we're going to see more outbreaks of diseases that had become rare in the U.S.,' Madhavan added. Nathan Metcalf can be reached at
Yahoo
21-02-2025
- Politics
- Yahoo
3 Israeli buses blown up in suspected 'terror attack'
Feb. 20 (UPI) -- Three buses have been blown up by explosives in the Israeli city of Bat Yam south of Tel Aviv in a suspected terrorist attack, police announced Thursday. Officers are searching for suspects and additional bombs. Aryeh Doron, an Israeli police spokesperson, called the event "ongoing" and said officers are trying to determine whether there are more explosives in Tel Aviv, the BBC reported. Explosive devices planted in two other buses failed to detonate, they said, but they raised concern that there could be more bombs hidden elsewhere. The transportation department has paused travel on buses, trains and other light rail cars while officers search them. "Our forces are still scouring the area," Doron told Channel 12, adding that the public must be on alert for every suspected bag or object. We may be lucky if indeed the terrorists set these timers to the wrong hour. But it's too early to determine," he explained. One of the unexploded devices, which weighed more than 10 pounds, was tagged with a message that read "Revenge from Tulkarem" -- referring to a recent Israeli military counter-terrorism operation in the West Bank, local media reported. A Hamas military unit in the West Bank claimed responsibility for the explosions. "The revenge of the martyrs will not be forgotten as long as the occupier remains on our land. This is a jihad of victory or martyrdom," the Tulkarm Battalion of Hamas said in a statement. Israel Katz, the country's defense minister, has directed officers to increase their presence and step up pressure in refugee camps in the West Bank. Police suspect the explosive devices originated there. "The explosive devices were found with timers. I can say they were crude; they appear to be from the West Bank," Chaim Sargrof, a district police commander in Tel Aviv, told local media. "This is an incident occurring simultaneously at multiple locations, Sargrof added. "As of now, searches on trains and buses have been completed, and we are working to determine how many suspects are involved." Police have not reported any casualties as a result of the explosions.
CBS News
13-02-2025
- Health
- CBS News
How dangerous is bird flu? Doctors say humans and pets should avoid any dead birds
A new CDC report shows an outbreak of bird flu among U.S. dairy and poultry workers, renewing concerns among dogwalkers and hikers in Massachusetts about how safe it is to be outdoors. The H5N1 virus isn't new but the resurgence of the bird flu has many people rethinking their daily routines. Keep dogs leashed Raptor Tales Rescue of Shrewsbury posted a video on their Facebook showing an adult bald eagle twitching and turning its neck, clear neurological symptoms of bird flu. Volunteer Matt Lame said after capturing and euthanizing the eagle, testing confirmed it. While wildlife volunteers wear plenty of PPE while outdoors, the typical dogwalker or hiker likely won't. "Try to keep your cats indoors, dogs I think should be on a leash when you're leash-walking," said Lame. "You should not have them drinking any of the ground water." There are signs around Jamaica Pond in Boston warning residents about bird flu in the area and instructing them not to feed, touch or remove birds from the area. "It goes through a list of things you should know because it is here," said one resident. Tufts Medicine Health Systems epidemiologist Dr. Shira Doron said the chances that people walking their dogs will get bird flu remains low. "We've had avian flu in wildlife for a long time and we have not seen cases due to casual contact with birds, walking through a park with a lot of bird droppings," said Doron. Chicken, duck and geese flocks at risk As for bird watchers, Boston resident Celeste Royce asked, "Bird feeders and how safe it is to put food out for songbirds?" "The birds that are affected by avian influenza are not those smaller backyard birds," said Doron. "If you have a backyard flock of chickens, ducks or geese, those are at risk." Doron's biggest piece of advice is to keep cats indoors and to keep pets away from dead geese and other birds.
