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Associated Press
10 hours ago
- Business
- Associated Press
GeoVax Responds to Growing Mpox Threat With Expedited EU Pathway and Platform Aligned to U.S. Biodefense Objectives
With global cases rising and bipartisan momentum for pandemic preparedness, GeoVax's GEO-MVA vaccine advances on an expedited development track toward commercialization and revenue generation ATLANTA, GA - July 2, 2025 ( NEWMEDIAWIRE ) - GeoVax Labs, Inc. (Nasdaq: GOVX), a clinical-stage biotechnology company developing multi-antigen vaccines and immunotherapies against infectious diseases and cancer, today emphasized the growing global public health importance of its GEO-MVA Mpox/smallpox vaccine in response to rising public health threats and a rapidly evolving regulatory environment. With favorable regulatory input from the European Medicines Agency (EMA), GEO-MVA is on an expedited path toward market access, accelerating GeoVax's focus toward regulatory approval and commercialization. 'GeoVax is entering a value inflection phase,' said David Dodd, Chairman and CEO. 'The EMA's expedited development path brings us closer to regulatory registration and commercial readiness, providing the opportunity to address urgent public health needs, expanding the critically needed supply option of MVA-vaccine, addressing both expanding outbreak needs and stockpile opportunities.' Modern Platform for Variant-Responsive Stockpiling GeoVax's development-stage continuous avian cell line process is anticipated to provide increased production of MVA-based vaccines, the ability to quickly respond to epidemics and pandemics, local implementation of MVA-based vaccine manufacturing and overall reduced production costs. With confirmed Mpox cases across multiple U.S. states, throughout Europe and new clade Ib outbreaks in West and Central Africa, the urgency for additional MVA-vaccine supply options is increasingly, critically important. 'There is a clear need for diversity in stockpile planning,' Dodd added. 'GEO-MVA is well-positioned to serve as a complementary or alternative solution where current, single-source options fall short. Ending the current monopoly of MVA-vaccine will benefit public health worldwide, providing an expanded supply option of this critically needed vaccine.' EMA Scientific Advice and BARDA RRPV Proposal Expedite Readiness GeoVax recently received favorable Scientific Advice from the EMA, confirming an expedited regulatory development path for GEO-MVA. This milestone enhances the product's standing with international regulatory bodies and opens pathways to revenue-generating opportunities across Europe and beyond. In parallel, GeoVax's advanced MVA-based vaccine manufacturing proposal under BARDA's Rapid Response Partnership Vehicle (RRPV) remains under active review. The program is designed to fund scalable vaccine platforms, eliminating the dependency for stockpiling of MVA-based vaccines relative to high-consequence threats such as smallpox. About GeoVax GeoVax Labs, Inc. is a clinical-stage biotechnology company developing novel vaccines against infectious diseases and therapies for solid tumor cancers. The Company's lead clinical program is GEO-CM04S1, a next-generation COVID-19 vaccine currently in three Phase 2 clinical trials, being evaluated as (1) a primary vaccine for immunocompromised patients such as those suffering from hematologic cancers and other patient populations for whom the current authorized COVID-19 vaccines are insufficient, (2) a booster vaccine in patients with chronic lymphocytic leukemia (CLL) and (3) a more robust, durable COVID-19 booster among healthy patients who previously received the mRNA vaccines. In oncology the lead clinical program is evaluating a novel oncolytic solid tumor gene-directed therapy, Gedeptin(R), having recently completed a multicenter Phase 1/2 clinical trial for advanced head and neck cancers. GeoVax is also developing a vaccine targeting Mpox and smallpox and, based on recent regulatory guidance, anticipates progressing directly to a Phase 3 clinical evaluation, omitting Phase 1 and Phase 2 trials. GeoVax has a strong IP portfolio in support of its technologies and product candidates, holding worldwide rights for its technologies and products. For more information about the current status of our clinical trials and other updates, visit our website: Forward-Looking Statements This release contains forward-looking statements regarding GeoVax's business plans. The words 'believe,' 'look forward to,' 'may,' 'estimate,' 'continue,' 'anticipate,' 'intend,' 'should,' 'plan,' 'could,' 'target,' 'potential,' 'is likely,' 'will,' 'expect' and similar expressions, as they relate to us, are intended to identify forward-looking statements. We have based these forward-looking statements largely on our current expectations and projections about future events and financial trends that we believe may affect our financial condition, results of operations, business strategy and financial needs. Actual results may differ materially from those included in these statements due to a variety of factors, including whether: GeoVax is able to obtain acceptable results from ongoing or future clinical trials of its investigational products, GeoVax's immuno-oncology products and preventative vaccines can provoke the desired responses, and those products or vaccines can be used effectively, GeoVax's viral vector technology adequately amplifies immune responses to cancer antigens, GeoVax can develop and manufacture its immuno-oncology products and preventative vaccines with the desired characteristics in a timely manner, GeoVax's immuno-oncology products and preventative vaccines will be safe for human use, GeoVax's vaccines will effectively prevent targeted infections in humans, GeoVax's immuno-oncology products and preventative vaccines will receive regulatory approvals necessary to be licensed and marketed, GeoVax raises required capital to complete development, there is development of competitive products that may be more effective or easier to use than GeoVax's products, GeoVax will be able to enter into favorable manufacturing and distribution agreements, and other factors, over which GeoVax has no control. Further information on our risk factors is contained in our periodic reports on Form 10-Q and Form 10-K that we have filed and will file with the SEC. Any forward-looking statement made by us herein speaks only as of the date on which it is made. Factors or events that could cause our actual results to differ may emerge from time to time, and it is not possible for us to predict all of them. We undertake no obligation to publicly update any forward-looking statement, whether as a result of new information, future developments or otherwise, except as may be required by law. Company Contact: [email protected] 678-384-7220 Investor Relations Contact: [email protected] 212-698-8696 Media Contact: Jessica Starman [email protected] View the original release on
The Advertiser
2 days ago
- Sport
- The Advertiser
Bennett picks Wighton over Dodd as Souths' No.6
Lewis Dodd's exile is over but South Sydney's prized English import still can't earn a second NRL start despite the side's crippling injury toll. Coach Wayne Bennett finally recalled Dodd to the bench for Sunday's must-win clash with Manly at 4 Pines Park. A dearth of halves options forced Bennett's hand after Cody Walker sustained a hamstring strain in last Saturday's 50-28 loss to the Dolphins and Jayden Sullivan broke a leg in reserve grade. But rather than draft Dodd in from the winter cold and into the starting side, Bennett has opted to move Jack Wighton from the centres to five-eighth. Signed last year before Bennett's return to Souths was confirmed, Dodd has only been given one starting opportunity in 2025. The super-coach swiftly dumped the $650,000-a-season talent back to NSW Cup after Dodd underwhelmed in a Magic Round loss to Newcastle. But teammates are backing Dodd to deliver if and when he's thrown into the fray on Sunday as the depleted Rabbitohs fight desperately to keep their flickering finals hopes alive. "He's always energetic and gets involved," second-rower Euan Aitken said on Tuesday. "He's always happy, even with a bit of the setbacks this year, not playing much grade. He's a very happy dude around training. "We love having him here and he's obviously played in very big games, so I don't think it will affect him too much going into a game like this because it's a regular-season game. "He's played World Cup Challenges and grand finals and all that at a very young age." Despite languishing in second-last spot, four points outside the top eight, and with a glut of stars including Walker, Latrell Mitchell and Cameron Murray, the Rabbitohs remain defiant. "People have got to stand up," Aitken said. "Everyone's got to stand up within the can't, can't make that excuse that we're missing a few. Every team's missing a couple. "The Dolphins on the weekend were missing five or six, and we were doing the same thing earlier in the year. We were winning games without players. "Just look at ourselves, to be honest. Hold each other accountable. "I know my weekend's game wasn't the best, so look at myself first and that's what we need to do. "If we can all get five per cent better, it becomes a bit of a compound effect and that brings results." In another interesting selection development, former Melbourne and Sydney Roosters hooker Brandon Smith was named on an extended nine-man interchange bench on Tuesday and could be in line for a Rabbitohs debut. Lewis Dodd's exile is over but South Sydney's prized English import still can't earn a second NRL start despite the side's crippling injury toll. Coach Wayne Bennett finally recalled Dodd to the bench for Sunday's must-win clash with Manly at 4 Pines Park. A dearth of halves options forced Bennett's hand after Cody Walker sustained a hamstring strain in last Saturday's 50-28 loss to the Dolphins and Jayden Sullivan broke a leg in reserve grade. But rather than draft Dodd in from the winter cold and into the starting side, Bennett has opted to move Jack Wighton from the centres to five-eighth. Signed last year before Bennett's return to Souths was confirmed, Dodd has only been given one starting opportunity in 2025. The super-coach swiftly dumped the $650,000-a-season talent back to NSW Cup after Dodd underwhelmed in a Magic Round loss to Newcastle. But teammates are backing Dodd to deliver if and when he's thrown into the fray on Sunday as the depleted Rabbitohs fight desperately to keep their flickering finals hopes alive. "He's always energetic and gets involved," second-rower Euan Aitken said on Tuesday. "He's always happy, even with a bit of the setbacks this year, not playing much grade. He's a very happy dude around training. "We love having him here and he's obviously played in very big games, so I don't think it will affect him too much going into a game like this because it's a regular-season game. "He's played World Cup Challenges and grand finals and all that at a very young age." Despite languishing in second-last spot, four points outside the top eight, and with a glut of stars including Walker, Latrell Mitchell and Cameron Murray, the Rabbitohs remain defiant. "People have got to stand up," Aitken said. "Everyone's got to stand up within the can't, can't make that excuse that we're missing a few. Every team's missing a couple. "The Dolphins on the weekend were missing five or six, and we were doing the same thing earlier in the year. We were winning games without players. "Just look at ourselves, to be honest. Hold each other accountable. "I know my weekend's game wasn't the best, so look at myself first and that's what we need to do. "If we can all get five per cent better, it becomes a bit of a compound effect and that brings results." In another interesting selection development, former Melbourne and Sydney Roosters hooker Brandon Smith was named on an extended nine-man interchange bench on Tuesday and could be in line for a Rabbitohs debut. Lewis Dodd's exile is over but South Sydney's prized English import still can't earn a second NRL start despite the side's crippling injury toll. Coach Wayne Bennett finally recalled Dodd to the bench for Sunday's must-win clash with Manly at 4 Pines Park. A dearth of halves options forced Bennett's hand after Cody Walker sustained a hamstring strain in last Saturday's 50-28 loss to the Dolphins and Jayden Sullivan broke a leg in reserve grade. But rather than draft Dodd in from the winter cold and into the starting side, Bennett has opted to move Jack Wighton from the centres to five-eighth. Signed last year before Bennett's return to Souths was confirmed, Dodd has only been given one starting opportunity in 2025. The super-coach swiftly dumped the $650,000-a-season talent back to NSW Cup after Dodd underwhelmed in a Magic Round loss to Newcastle. But teammates are backing Dodd to deliver if and when he's thrown into the fray on Sunday as the depleted Rabbitohs fight desperately to keep their flickering finals hopes alive. "He's always energetic and gets involved," second-rower Euan Aitken said on Tuesday. "He's always happy, even with a bit of the setbacks this year, not playing much grade. He's a very happy dude around training. "We love having him here and he's obviously played in very big games, so I don't think it will affect him too much going into a game like this because it's a regular-season game. "He's played World Cup Challenges and grand finals and all that at a very young age." Despite languishing in second-last spot, four points outside the top eight, and with a glut of stars including Walker, Latrell Mitchell and Cameron Murray, the Rabbitohs remain defiant. "People have got to stand up," Aitken said. "Everyone's got to stand up within the can't, can't make that excuse that we're missing a few. Every team's missing a couple. "The Dolphins on the weekend were missing five or six, and we were doing the same thing earlier in the year. We were winning games without players. "Just look at ourselves, to be honest. Hold each other accountable. "I know my weekend's game wasn't the best, so look at myself first and that's what we need to do. "If we can all get five per cent better, it becomes a bit of a compound effect and that brings results." In another interesting selection development, former Melbourne and Sydney Roosters hooker Brandon Smith was named on an extended nine-man interchange bench on Tuesday and could be in line for a Rabbitohs debut.
Perth Now
21-06-2025
- Sport
- Perth Now
Reds slammed for ‘disgraceful' actions
Former Adelaide United midfielder Ryan Tunnicliffe has broken his silence on the 'disgraceful' way he was treated by the Reds, claiming the club deliberately attempted to break his 'resolve' and force him to leave. The 32-year-old Englishman's comments come on the back of revelations this week made by former Reds assistant coach Travis Dodd, and the subsequent way Tunnicliffe says they were 'downplayed' by club chief executive officer Nathan Kosmina. Dodd claimed in an interview with 7 News that Adelaide's technical director Ernest Faber was 'undermining' the club's recently departed coach Carl Veart during the Reds' 2024-25 campaign, including calling a 'secret meeting' with the squad's player leadership group to tell them that 'they could pick the team'. The report also claimed that Faber made Tunnicliffe train by himself for two weeks and undertake 'torturous running sessions'. 'Credit to him, for two weeks … he did what he was asked to do. Seemingly Ernest had enough after two weeks, and let him rejoin the first-team squad,' Dodd said. In a post on Saturday on social media platform X (formerly Twitter), Tunnicliffe said he wasn't going to comment out of 'respect for the team, the manager and his staff'. However, comments made by Kosmina to Channel 10 on Friday led to Tunnicliffe feeling 'compelled to respond'. 'Different players respond differently to different coaching techniques … that balance is always a tricky one,' Kosmina said. 'Regardless of right or wrong, what we don't want is to be dragged into a tit-for-tat in the media.' Tunnicliffe – whose contract wasn't renewed after his only A-League appearance during the 2024-25 season was as a 90th-minute substitute in a 4-0 win over Central Coast in December – said the Reds 'sought to downplay both the situation and the club's handling of it'. 'Being separated from the playing group and made to train in isolation, was not only deeply disappointing, it was disgraceful,' he said. 'Throughout this period, I continued to fulfil all contractual obligations, remained professional, and did everything that was asked of me. 'I was the only player subjected to this so-called 'individualised program', which in reality appeared to be a targeted effort to pressure me out of the club as part of a cost-cutting measure. It was, in my view, a deliberate attempt to undermine my resolve and force my departure.' Tunnicliffe also rejected Channel 10's claim it had been told that he 'gave the Reds a favourable review' in an end-of-season player survey. 'As for the so-called 'favourable' end-of-year player survey … this claim is entirely fabricated,' he said. Tunnicliffe said he was 'currently taking legal advice on the matter'. Professional Footballers Australia chief executive officer Beau Busch said Adelaide's alleged treatment of Tunnicliffe had breached the collective bargaining agreement. 'The practice of forcing players to train alone and excluding them from their team has no place in the A-League's and is a breach of the collective bargaining agreement,' Busch said. 'We are in contact with Ryan and the club. We will ensure Ryan is supported, and engage with the club to address the matter.' Busch is also set to meet with another departed Adelaide player, Josh Cavallo, who was also critical of the club, and the treatment he received from the Reds. 'Carl (Veart) was under clear instructions by the people above him (Ernest Faber) during pre-season that I wasn't allowed to step foot on the pitch … hence was I was sidelined fit for the entire season,' Cavallo said in a social media post this week. 'What you think Adelaide United is, think again. It's not quite what I believed it was. It broke my heart and also my career as a footballer.' The club declined to comment or provide a statement to News Corp Australia about the different allegations.
South Wales Argus
17-06-2025
- Business
- South Wales Argus
Carl's Jr. to open second UK site in Swansea
Carl's Jr., which was founded in 1941, boasts more than 1100 stores across the US and can also be found in more than 25 countries around the world. It is known for its "iconic charbroiled burgers," including the Famous Star With Cheese and Western Bacon Cheeseburger. Carl's Jr. opened its first-ever UK store in Cardiff on April 3, 2025. Carl's Jr. opened its first-ever UK restaurant in Cardiff on April 3. (Image: Boparan Restaurant Group) Carl's Jr. set to open second UK store in South Wales Now, Carl's Jr. is set to open its second UK store in Swansea. Group Head of Marketing at Boparan Restaurant Group (owner and operators of Carl's Jr. in the UK), James Dodd, said: "After successfully opening the first ever UK store in Cardiff earlier this year, Carl's Jr is excited to be opening yet another store in south Wales. This time in Swansea. "We have been overjoyed with the welcome we have received from the Welsh public so far and can't wait to open the Swansea store in early September." When will Carl's Jr. open in Swansea? An exact date for the opening of Carl's Jr. in Swansea is yet to be revealed. However, Mr Dodd confirmed it would be in "early September". What customers think of Carl's Jr. Carl's Jr. comes highly recommended by customers, with Reddit users describing it as the "GOAT" (greatest of all time). One person, commenting on Reddit group r/unpopularopinion, said: "I find Carl's Jr/ Hardee's to be much better than most, including McDonald's and Burger King." Another fan commented: "The Western Bacon Cheeseburger is undefeated." The UK's favourite takeaways A third user posted: "As an Australian, Carl's Jr is goat purely cause they're the only place that still has soda refills." While another person added: "Carl's Jr. kept me alive for years and I will fight you to the death over it." More Carl's Jr stores coming to the UK in 2025 The US burger chain plans on opening 100 sites across the UK within the next four years. RECOMMENDED READING: Along with the Swansea site, there are set to be five more new restaurants opening before the end of 2025, according to The Sun. These will be located in: Southampton Bristol Manchester York Leeds If you can't wait for the opening of the new sites, Carl's Jr. in St David's Dewi Sant Shopping Centre, Cardiff, is open now.
Time of India
15-06-2025
- General
- Time of India
Father's Day in the U.S.: When, why, and how it all started
Father's Day in the United States is celebrated every year on the third Sunday of June, a tradition that honors the vital role fathers and father figures play in families and society. In 2024, the day falls on Sunday, June 16. Origins of Father's Day The idea for Father's Day traces back to 1909, when Sonora Smart Dodd of Spokane, Washington, was inspired to honor her father, William Jackson Smart—a Civil War veteran who raised six children alone after his wife died during childbirth. Moved by a sermon about Mother's Day, which had already become an established celebration, Dodd proposed the idea of a similar holiday for fathers. With support from local churches and community leaders, the first Father's Day was celebrated on June 19, 1910, aligning with the month of her father's birthday. by Taboola by Taboola Sponsored Links Sponsored Links Promoted Links Promoted Links You May Like Join new Free to Play WWII MMO War Thunder War Thunder Play Now Undo National Recognition While the holiday gained some regional popularity, it took decades to be formally recognized: 1924: President Calvin Coolidge publicly supported the idea of a national Father's Day. Live Events 1966: President Lyndon B. Johnson issued the first presidential proclamation declaring the third Sunday in June as Father's Day. 1972: President Richard Nixon signed it into law, making Father's Day an official national holiday. Why June? The choice of June was largely personal—Dodd wanted to honor her father during his birth month. Over time, this became a tradition embraced by the nation, and now June is widely associated with celebrating fatherhood. Originally rooted in religious and community observance, Father's Day has since evolved into a more commercial and cultural event celebrated across various walks of life. From heartfelt messages to gifts and family outings, it's a day for recognizing the dedication, strength, and love of fathers everywhere.
