AGP Executive Report
Last update: 10 hours agoIllinois Tech & Health Tech: At ASCO in Chicago, Imugene reported encouraging early results for its Azer-Cel CAR-T program in blood cancers, with responses seen across CLL, marginal zone lymphoma and Waldenström macroglobulinemia. Biotech & Cancer Care: Updated SERENA-6 trial results at ASCO highlighted a precision switch to camizestrant for ESR1-mutated patients, aiming to delay more toxic treatment while preserving quality of life. Medical Lawsuits: Abbott must face a class-action over PediaSure “clinically proven” growth claims, with a judge saying labels and ads could lead consumers to believe it means height. Illinois AI Governance: Illinois named its first chief AI officer, Kader Sakkaria, to steer AI strategy and governance across state government. Local Tech Policy & Privacy: A federal judge allowed a Biometric Information Privacy Act suit against MAC Cosmetics’ virtual makeup try-on, saying face scans could identify consumers. STEM in Illinois: Northern Illinois University released its spring dean’s list, including students from engineering and other colleges. Public Safety Tech Debate: ShotSpotter’s gunfire-detection system remains a flashpoint as cities weigh faster response against cost and public safety impact. Environment & Research: The rusty patched bumblebee gained 1.5 million acres of protected critical habitat, including parts of Illinois.
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