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Yahoo
2 days ago
- Business
- Yahoo
GT Medical Technologies Names James Leech Chief Financial and Strategy Officer
Experienced Life Sciences Executive Joins Leadership Team as Company Further Advances Commercialization of GammaTile® TEMPE, Ariz., June 10, 2025 /PRNewswire/ -- GT Medical Technologies, a medical device company with a corporate purpose of improving the lives of patients with brain tumors, today announced that James Leech, a seasoned financial and operational life sciences leader, has joined the company as Chief Financial and Strategy Officer. "We are excited to welcome James as he assumes the Chief Financial and Strategy Officer role at GT Medical Technologies," said Per Langoe, CEO of GT Medical Technologies. "I look forward to collaborating with him to ensure even more doctors and patients have access to GammaTile®. With over 10 years of successful experience leading commercial-stage healthcare-focused companies in an advisory and operational capacity, his expertise on a range of traditional and complex financial and strategic management areas provides us with a substantial opportunity for continued growth and adoption." Mr. Leech will work across the team to accelerate commercial opportunities for GammaTile while spearheading corporate strategy and development, as well as financial and investor management. "I look forward to joining a leadership team that is dedicated to transforming the lives of patients with brain tumors," said Mr. Leech. "GT Medical Technologies is poised for significant growth, and I am thrilled to collaborate with all stakeholders to optimize the company's continued expansion of GammaTile, our FDA-cleared bioresorbable radiotherapy implant for the treatment of brain tumors." Mr. Leech has considerable experience leading businesses from inception through hyper growth phases of their life cycle. He has advised and worked across the life science industry with direct experience in MedTech, healthcare services, and biopharmaceutical sectors across all major therapeutic areas. Previously, Mr. Leech was the Chief Financial and Strategy Officer of Moximed, a commercial-stage orthopedic device company. Prior to Moximed, Mr. Leech was the Chief Business Officer at Palette Life Sciences from the Company's inception through its acquisition by Teleflex, Inc. Mr. Leech started his career in life science investment banking and strategy consulting. He brings significant cross-border experience, having executed transactions and operational initiatives on behalf of and involving companies across the EU and APAC. GammaTile is an innovative form of radiation therapy placed at the time of tumor removal surgery, delivering immediate, targeted radiation to the tumor site when cancer cells are most vulnerable. Unlike conventional approaches, which at their lowest often require a delay between surgery and radiation therapy to allow for wound healing, GammaTile eliminates this treatment gap. By delivering immediate, localized radiation directly at the tumor site, it is designed to maximize the treatment's effectiveness against remaining cancer cells and reduce the risk of regrowth.1 About GT Medical Technologies, Medical Technologies was founded by a dedicated team of brain tumor specialists to address unmet needs in brain tumor treatment. The company is committed to improving the lives of patients with brain tumors through innovative solutions that elevate the standard of care. About GammaTileGammaTile is an FDA-cleared, bioabsorbable collagen implant embedded with radiation seeds, designed for patients with operable brain tumors. By delivering radiation directly from within—placed into the surgical cavity at the time of tumor removal—GammaTile provides immediate, localized treatment. This approach targets remaining cancer cells when they are most vulnerable to help prevent regrowth, while minimizing radiation exposure to healthy brain tissue. Since its full market launch in the United States in March 2020, GammaTile has been adopted by more than 100 leading centers, underscoring its growing acceptance in both academic and community healthcare settings. For more information, visit and follow @GammaTile on Facebook, Instagram, LinkedIn and X. Media ContactDawn FallonNew Dawn Communications LLCDfallon@ References Garcia MA et al. J Neurooncol. 166:203-212 (2024). View original content to download multimedia: SOURCE GT Medical Technologies
USA Today
26-05-2025
- Business
- USA Today
Broncos president excited about possibility of stadium project
Broncos president excited about possibility of stadium project The Denver Broncos have not ruled out staying at Empower Field at Mile High, but there has been widespread speculation that the club will ultimately decide to build a new mega stadium that will attract future events like the Super Bowl. The Broncos have not made any announcement yet -- speculation of a new stadium is merely speculation -- but team president Damani Leech has admitted the thought of a new stadium project does excite him. 'I love this role, and I love this job," Leech said in March. "Part of what I love so much about it is making things better. Not just for myself, but for our staff and also for our fans. A stadium is a signature opportunity and moment to do that and be a part of it. "You talk to other colleagues who've been involved in stadium projects, and they talk about it. It's transformational for their career. It's a special moment. Given the life cycle of a stadium, you're lucky if you get a chance to be a part of it just once in your career. So that alone is pretty exciting.' The team's current stadium lease runs through the 2030 season, and it usually takes about four years to build a stadium. So if Denver opts to build a stadium from scratch, a decision might arrive soon. Leech will be eager to be at the forefront of that project, should the team decide to take that step. Related: These 25 celebrities are Broncos fans.
The Citizen
19-05-2025
- Sport
- The Citizen
Rynfield swimmer rakes in medals at African champs
Having shone as one of the standout performers at the 16th African Junior Swimming Championships in Cairo, Egypt, earlier this month, Rynfield resident Scarlett le Roux says she's looking forward to seeing what the future has in store for her. The distance swimmer raked in four gold medals in the 800m, 400m, and 200m freestyle and the 4x200m relay, and a silver in the 1 500m freestyle, propelling SA to the top of the standings with 52 medals – 25 golds, 17 silvers and 10 bronzes. It was a successful continental competition for the 17-year-old, closing out a fruitful championship with third overall in the women's points table. 'What made this sweet was that I went into the competition not ranked in the 1 500m, 800m, 400m and 200m. It was amazing,' Le Roux said. Among the highlights of her season was her performance at the 20th Africa Aquatics Zone IV Swimming and Open Water Championships in Namibia in December, captaining Team SA to a championship-winning 84 medals. She raked in 11 golds and a silver, and broke the 50m, 100m, 200m backstroke and 100m freestyle records to finish as the ages 15 to 16 Victrix Ludorum. The swimmer followed that up with seventh overall in the 400m freestyle and 10th in the 200m freestyle and 200m individual medley in the open races at her third SA national swimming champs in Gqeberha in April. Though she had set out to qualify for the World Aquatics Junior Swimming Champs in Romania in August, she was happy that she was in the top 10 in both events in the country. 'I wanted to see where I would rank in the country and what I could do. I hoped to make the junior world, but everything happens for a reason,' said Scarlett. 'It hasn't really hit me. I'm not glistening over being in the top 10. I'm always looking to be in the top three. I'm very proud of myself. I did better than I hoped. But I'm ready to be first in the country.' Le Roux's swimming took shape while a learner at Rynfield Primary but it was because of her current coach, Shirley Leech that she became the star she is. She said they instantly clicked when she met Leech as a seven-year-old, adding that Leech's mentorship made swimming more appealing. While her talent was clear from the start, Le Roux's success at her current level is attributed to her hard work, commitment, and dedication. 'I wasn't one of those children who got into the pool and people said, 'That's the next Olympian'. I worked my way up. I did it because I love it,' she said. Her mother, Lauren, described her as a focused and motivated athlete. 'She's self-motivated, and I think that's why she's done so well, because it's part of her personality. Peer pressure doesn't exist in her life. If she wants to do something, she goes out and does it. 'In the pool, there's a focus like nobody else. When she puts on her swimsuit, she switches to race mode. Nothing else exists. It's game time. It's a war zone,' Lauren said. While most would say their long-term goal is the Olympic Games, Le Roux has broken hers into small, achievable chunks. 'I would love to go to the Olympics, but I've never really set it as my goal. If I go to the worlds and do well, that would be my goal. I don't like to set long-term goals. I break everything down into achievable goals.' Also Read: Fairleads swimmer dreams of making a splash at the Olympics Also Read: Swimmer to make waves in Italy At Caxton, we employ humans to generate daily fresh news, not AI intervention. Happy reading!
Perth Now
09-05-2025
- Health
- Perth Now
Perth teens using common baking ingredient to get drunk
Perth teens are buying vanilla extract in bulk from supermarkets — and it's not for baking. They're drinking it to get drunk due to its high alcohol content. The alarming admission came about when GP Andrew Leech was talking to a 16-year-old patient, who nonchalantly divulged: 'heaps of teens do it'. Dr Leech was dumbfounded. 'I was shocked because I never knew it contained alcohol,' he said. An online search revealed a common brand of vanilla extract clearly stated on its label: 'Organic Alcohol 35 per cent by vol. (volume)'. Dr Leech, who runs the Garden Family Medical Clinic, said his patient's mother worked out what was going on after the vanilla extract kept disappearing from the family pantry. 'These social things that teens get up to I hear first hand in general practice, and I get very concerned about what's trending,' he said. 'Under-18 teenagers will do what they can to access alcohol, even if it means using fake IDs or getting their mates who are 18 to buy (alcohol) for them.' But vanilla extract was a new one, even for Dr Leech. The Australia New Zealand Food Standards Code stipulates any food or beverage containing more than 1.15 per cent alcohol by volume must be labelled as such. Not only does vanilla extract contain alcohol, it has a higher alcohol content than other, more commonly abused supermarket items, like mouthwash which can have an alcohol content of between 20 and 27 per cent. Dr Leech said he was shocked to learn such an accessible, everyday item was being so easily abused — and that young people buying a large number of bottles at the supermarket didn't seem to be raising any red flags. 'It's highly risky behaviour because it's very concentrated alcohol, it's unregulated in a way, and they're drinking it without any other people being aware of it,' he said. 'I would be very concerned if they are using that, because it is dangerous for your health and mental health.' It's the latest in a list of legal, everyday products that are prone to misuse, often with little regulatory oversight. Mouthwash, hand sanitiser, cologne, cough syrup, and now vanilla extract, all have some level of alcohol in them. Dr Leech is advising parents to not only keep an eye on their pantries, but also have an open conversation with their kids about underage drinking. While there was a substantial drop in teens aged 14-17 consuming alcohol between 2001 and 2016, underage drinking has remained static since then. About one in three teens aged 14-17 admitted consuming alcohol in the past 12 months, according to the National Drug Strategy Household Survey 2022-2023. 'Teenagers do silly things, they're going to take these sorts of risks,' Dr Leech said. 'It's about having those open conversations with your young person, and tell us (medical professionals) if you need help navigating this.' National Alcohol and Other Drugs Hotline 1800 250 015 Headspace 1800 650 890
BBC News
21-04-2025
- Sport
- BBC News
Derbyshire v Northants abandoned as draw
Rothesay County Championship Division Two, County Ground, Derby (day four)Derbyshire 307 & 202-3: Jewell 71, Madsen 62*; Leech 2-54Northants 500-8 dec: Procter 150, Zaib 105, Vasconcelos 82Derbyshire (12 pts) drew with Northants (16 pts) Match scorecard No play was possible on the final day of the County Championship game between Derbyshire and Northamptonshire because of match at Derby was abandoned as a draw in early afternoon, with the home side waiting to resume their second innings on 202-3, a slender lead of nine Wayne Madsen was left unbeaten on 62, his second half-century of the game, with Brooke Guest 12 not reached 500-8 before declaring on day three, thanks mainly to Luke Procter (150) and Saif Zaib (105), the latter's second Championship century in successive innings, having made 116 against Lancashire in the previous who take 12 points, will be at home to Middlesex on Friday, while Northamptonshire - 16 points - do not play again until they start an away game against Leicestershire on 2 May.
