AGP Executive Report
Last update: a day agoHealth & Research: A new PECOS longitudinal study out of Children’s National Hospital and NIH (Bethesda) finds that many kids with lab-confirmed SARS-CoV-2 report lingering symptoms months later, with about two-thirds reporting at least one post-infection symptom at the 12-month mark. Biotech & Clinical Trials: BioNTech and Bristol Myers Squibb shared interim ROSETTA Lung-02 results for pumitamig (PD-L1xVEGF-A) plus chemo in first-line non-small cell lung cancer, showing strong response rates across PD-L1 levels. Cyber & Data Governance: Kiteworks launched an “Innovators in AI” program aimed at speeding AI agent data controls—secure access, ABAC policy enforcement, and audit trails—at the Gartner Security & Risk Management Summit in National Harbor. Defense & Manufacturing: The Marine Corps awarded Oshkosh Defense a $70.6M contract for more NMESIS ROGUE-Fires carriers, with production support work slated for Maryland. Energy & Solar Policy: Maryland’s broader clean-energy push continues as states debate plug-in/balcony solar rules; Connecticut just approved plug-in solar legislation. Local Economy & Industry Spotlight: Ciena (Hanover) reported big gains tied to AI data-center connectivity demand, with shares surging on raised guidance. Public Health & Environment: Advocates warn garbage incinerators are failing to cut “forever chemical” PFAS air pollution, with fights including Baltimore-area concerns. Community & Events: Maryland International Raceway debuted the NHRA Potomac Nationals, putting St. Mary’s County on the national motorsports map.
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