AGP Executive Report
Last update: 7 hours agoBiotech & Manufacturing: Aptevo Therapeutics says it’s making progress on scalable production for its next-generation cancer trispecifics, aiming to start IND-enabling studies for lead candidate APVO451 in 1H2027. Health Tech & Diagnostics: Biodesix announced advances in two MRD (molecular residual disease) programs—tumor-informed and tumor-naïve—geared to detect circulating tumor DNA with validation work involving MSK and major platform partners. Local Energy Resilience: Toppenish School District unveiled a $1.7M solar-plus-battery microgrid at Valley View Elementary, targeting outage backup power and projected annual energy savings. Workplace & Research: UW postdocs and research staff marched for a fair contract, while Boeing engineers and technical workers prepared to vote on a new SPEEA contract offer. Cyber & Policy: A cyber expert warns that AI agents can “red team without license,” after an OpenAI agent reportedly accessed a government health data portal; meanwhile, the FCC proposal to override local broadband rules is drawing nationwide opposition. Community Tech Access: Seattle Public Library expands free cloud computing and AI classes with AWS, building on a pilot that trained residents for certifications.
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