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Yahoo
12 hours ago
- Business
- Yahoo
Anixa Biosciences' Breast Cancer Vaccine Featured in NewsNation Interview
SAN JOSE, Calif., June 3, 2025 /PRNewswire/ -- Anixa Biosciences, Inc. ("Anixa" or the "Company") (NASDAQ: ANIX), a biotechnology company focused on the treatment and prevention of cancer, today announced that its CEO, Dr. Amit Kumar, was interviewed on NewsNation's "Elizabeth Vargas Reports" to discuss Anixa's breast cancer vaccine. The segment highlighted the potential of Anixa's vaccine to revolutionize the treatment and prevention of breast cancer. Anixa's breast cancer vaccine is designed to train the immune system to recognize and eliminate cancerous cells before they can develop into invasive tumors. The vaccine targets a lactation protein, α-lactalbumin, which is only expressed in the breast when a woman is lactating but not at other times in her life or in other tissues. However, when a woman develops breast cancer many of the malignant cells will express α-lactalbumin. Activating the immune system, through vaccination, to direct cytotoxic T cells to the tumor cell expressing this protein may provide preemptive immune protection against emerging breast tumors that express α-lactalbumin. "We are pleased to have our breast cancer vaccine featured on NewsNation's 'Elizabeth Vargas Reports,' as this national exposure brings greater awareness to the importance of preventative cancer immunotherapy," said Dr. Kumar. "We believe we have made significant progress in the development of this vaccine, having recently completed enrollment in the Phase 1 clinical trial. We look forward to the next stage of development and are optimistic about the impact this vaccine could have in the treatment and prevention of breast cancer." The NewsNation "Elizabeth Vargas Reports" interview can be accessed here: About Anixa Biosciences, Inc. Anixa is a clinical-stage biotechnology company focused on the treatment and prevention of cancer. Anixa's therapeutic portfolio consists of an ovarian cancer immunotherapy program being developed in collaboration with Moffitt Cancer Center, which uses a novel type of CAR-T, known as chimeric endocrine receptor-T cell (CER-T) technology. This technology is differentiated from other cell therapies as the natural ligand of the FSHR receptor, FSH, binds to the FSHR receptor on the tumor cell instead of an antibody fragment. Moffitt is a world leader in cancer immunotherapy treatments, pioneering next-generation cell therapies such as CAR-T, and tumor infiltrating lymphocytes (TILs) to harness the power of the immune system. The Company's vaccine portfolio includes vaccines being developed in collaboration with Cleveland Clinic to treat and prevent breast cancer and ovarian cancer, as well as additional cancer vaccines to address many intractable cancers, including high incidence malignancies in lung, colon, and prostate. These vaccine technologies focus on immunizing against "retired" proteins that have been found to be expressed in certain forms of cancer. The breast and ovarian cancer vaccines were developed at Cleveland Clinic and exclusively licensed to Anixa. Cleveland Clinic is entitled to royalties and other commercialization revenues from the Company related to these vaccine technologies. Anixa's unique business model of partnering with world-renowned research institutions on all stages of development allows the Company to continually examine emerging technologies in complementary fields for further development and commercialization. To learn more, visit or follow Anixa on Twitter, LinkedIn, Facebook and YouTube. Forward-Looking StatementsStatements that are not historical fact may be considered forward-looking statements within the meaning of the Private Securities Litigation Reform Act of 1995. Forward-looking statements are not statements of historical facts, but rather reflect Anixa's current expectations concerning future events and results. We generally use the words "believes," "expects," "intends," "plans," "anticipates," "likely," "will" and similar expressions to identify forward-looking statements. Such forward-looking statements, including those concerning our expectations, involve risks, uncertainties and other factors, some of which are beyond our control, which may cause our actual results, performance or achievements, or industry results, to be materially different from any future results, performance, or achievements expressed or implied by such forward-looking statements. These risks, uncertainties and factors include, but are not limited to, those factors set forth in "Item 1A - Risk Factors" and other sections of our most recent Annual Report on Form 10-K as well as in our Quarterly Reports on Form 10-Q and Current Reports on Form 8-K. We undertake no obligation to publicly update or revise any forward-looking statements, whether as a result of new information, future events or otherwise, except as required by law. You are cautioned not to unduly rely on such forward-looking statements when evaluating the information presented in this press release. Contact:Mike CatelaniPresident, COO & CFOmcatelani@ View original content to download multimedia: SOURCE Anixa Biosciences, Inc. Error in retrieving data Sign in to access your portfolio
Yahoo
3 days ago
- General
- Yahoo
Air traffic controller who prevented mid air collision: ‘Avoid Newark'
Veteran air traffic controller Jonathan Stewart says he recently prevented a potential mid air collision near troubled Newark Liberty International Airport. He joins 'Elizabeth Vargas Reports' to talk about the stresses his colleagues face and the changes that are necessary to improve U.S. aviation. 'It's safe to fly,' Stewart says. But he adds: 'I would probably avoid Newark until something else is done.' #Newark #Aviation #FAA
Yahoo
3 days ago
- General
- Yahoo
Air traffic controller says its ‘safe to fly' but ‘avoid Newark'
Veteran air traffic controller Jonathan Stewart affirmed to the public during a recent television appearance that it is 'safe to fly,' but added that he would avoid the embattled Newark Liberty International Airport. 'It's safe to fly. I would probably avoid Newark until something else is done,' Stewart, a supervisory air traffic controller, said during his Friday night appearance on NewsNation's 'Elizabeth Vargas Reports.' Stewart's remarks come as the New Jersey airport has dealt with communication blackouts and ongoing staff shortages, prompting concerns from travelers and public officials. The airport, one of the largest near New York City, had at least two radar outages this month, shining a spotlight on outdated technology, and has a deficit of air traffic controllers. Transportation Secretary Sean Duffy said this week that 16 new air traffic controllers were placed in training to boost staffing figures. The workers were moved to the Philadelphia Terminal Radar Approach Control (TRACON), where Newark airport's operations are situated. Additionally, he said a new runway would be opened at the airport soon to combat congestion. 'The concrete has been laid. I think they're just striping. They are just striping right now,' Duffy told reporters during a press conference on Wednesday. 'We have a target date of June 15 of bringing the runway online.' The Federal Aviation Administration (FAA) said earlier this month it would slash the number of flights coming in and taking off from Newark to help reduce congestion and prevent delays. Until the construction of Runway 4-Left/22-Right is completed, the number of arrivals and departures will be limited to 28 per hour. President Trump and Duffy have vowed to overhaul the FAA, including launching a new program to promote the recruitment and retention of air traffic controllers and investing in more modern technology. Stewart outlined the stress and the responsibilities that air traffic controllers deal with daily while on the job and detailed a near incident on May 4 where two planes nearly collided. 'So, what led to that incident was basically fatigue in general, and that was due to a lack of staffing,' the air traffic controller said on Friday. 'I was using a combination of non-radar and radar rules, which is a completely different way of doing things than I'm used to doing normally.' Stewart noted that because he knew the radar would eventually go out — though he did not know the exact timing — he started writing down planes' flight data and call signs 'It's like knowing you're going to get into a car wreck. You just don't know when, so you better keep your seatbelt on just to, you know, be safe,' Steward told host Elizabeth Vargas. The air traffic controller said the FAA does not need more managers, but more leadership from the 'top.' 'So, there's an old saying to the military, which is, 'lead, follow or get out of the way.'' Stewart said. 'So, somebody needs to do something.' His words come after Duffy also admitted that he once changed his wife's ticket to avoid Newark — citing delays, not safety issues. Copyright 2025 Nexstar Media, Inc. All rights reserved. This material may not be published, broadcast, rewritten, or redistributed.
The Hill
3 days ago
- Politics
- The Hill
Air traffic controller says its ‘safe to fly' but ‘avoid Newark'
Veteran air traffic controller Jonathan Stewart affirmed to the public during a recent television appearance that it is 'safe to fly,' but added that he would avoid the embattled Newark Liberty International Airport. 'It's safe to fly. I would probably avoid Newark until something else is done,' Stewart, a supervisory air traffic controller, said during his Friday night appearance on NewsNation's 'Elizabeth Vargas Reports.' Stewart's remarks come as the New Jersey airport has dealt with communication blackouts and ongoing staff shortages, prompting concerns from travelers and public officials. The airport, one of the largest near New York City, had at least two radar outages this month, shining a spotlight on outdated technology, and has a deficit of air traffic controllers. Transportation Secretary Sean Duffy said this week that 16 new air traffic controllers were placed in training to boost staffing figures. The workers were moved to the Philadelphia Terminal Radar Approach Control (TRACON), where Newark airport's operations are situated. Additionally, he said a new runway would be opened at the airport soon to combat congestion. 'The concrete has been laid. I think they're just striping. They are just striping right now,' Duffy told reporters during a press conference on Wednesday. 'We have a target date of June 15 of bringing the runway online.' The Federal Aviation Administration (FAA) said earlier this month it would slash the number of flights coming in and taking off from Newark to help reduce congestion and prevent delays. Until the construction of Runway 4-Left/22-Right is completed, the number of arrivals and departures will be limited to 28 per hour. President Trump and Duffy have vowed to overhaul the FAA, including launching a new program to promote the recruitment and retention of air traffic controllers and investing in more modern technology. Stewart outlined the stress and the responsibilities that air traffic controllers deal with daily while on the job and detailed a near incident on May 4 where two planes nearly collided. 'So, what led to that incident was basically fatigue in general, and that was due to a lack of staffing,' the air traffic controller said on Friday. 'I was using a combination of non-radar and radar rules, which is a completely different way of doing things than I'm used to doing normally.' Stewart noted that because he knew the radar would eventually go out — though he did not know the exact timing — he started writing down planes' flight data and call signs 'It's like knowing you're going to get into a car wreck. You just don't know when, so you better keep your seatbelt on just to, you know, be safe,' Steward told host Elizabeth Vargas. The air traffic controller said the FAA does not need more managers, but more leadership from the 'top.' 'So, there's an old saying to the military, which is, 'lead, follow or get out of the way.'' Stewart said. 'So, somebody needs to do something.' His words come after Duffy also admitted that he once changed his wife's ticket to avoid Newark — citing delays, not safety issues.
Yahoo
24-05-2025
- Health
- Yahoo
Certain cancers increasing in younger people
(NewsNation) — New research from the National Institutes of Health found that 14 different types of cancers have increased in people younger than 50. Cancers of the breast, stomach, kidney and pancreas have jumped from 2010 to 2019. Colorectal cancer is now the leading cause of cancer death in men younger than 50 and the second leading cause for women. Research also shows people born in the 1980s and 1990s are twice as likely to get colorectal cancer as older generations. Some findings pin the blame on environmental factors like pollution or chemicals in the food supply and on lifestyle factors like obesity and diets with ultra-processed foods. Dr. Diane Reidy-Lagunes, the chief of medical oncology at Duke Health, joined NewsNation's 'Elizabeth Vargas Reports' to talk about the findings. She said in her office, she's been seeing fit, younger patients coming in with colorectal cancer. Vitamin D supplements may slow aging: Study 'The first thing I tell my patients is there's nothing you did or didn't do,' Reidy-Lagunes said. She added at these young ages, there are certain cancers linked to risk factors like obesity and sedentary lifestyles but that current studies show that it is not the reason why doctors are seeing an increase in cases. Reidy-Lagunes said when looking out for potential signs, it's important for people to know their bodies. She said for colorectal cancer, any changes in bowel movements that don't change over some days or weeks are something you should consult a doctor about, including for other types of cancers where masses may form anywhere on the body. Reidy-Lagunes also recommends men get screened for prostate cancer at 50 and screening at 40 for Black men and for those who have a family history of the cancer. She said women should get screened for breast cancer at 40 and earlier if there is a family history. With all the different theories on what is causing the increase, Reidy-Lagunes said more research is needed sooner rather than later to understand what's going on. 'We can't wait another 40 years to see if there could be other generational issues,' Reidy-Lagunes said. Copyright 2025 Nexstar Media, Inc. All rights reserved. This material may not be published, broadcast, rewritten, or redistributed.
