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🧬 Alexandria Forbes: Groundbreaker in Gene Therapy with MeiraGTx

🧬 Alexandria Forbes: Groundbreaker in Gene Therapy with MeiraGTx

PLUS: A Beet Smoothie Recipe

Live Well Now
April 09, 2024

Today On the Menu:

👩‍🎓 Today In Women’s History: Celebrating Irene Morgan Kirkaldy

💪 Motivation: Alexandria Forbes: Groundbreaker in Gene Therapy with MeiraGTx

🍎 The Health Corner: Beet Smoothie Recipe

PLUS: This Week’s Giveaway

Read Time: 3 Mins

On This Day In Women’s History:

April 9, 1917: Irene Morgan Kirkaldy was born.

Irene Morgan Kirkaldy, defied bus driver in 1944 who ordered her to give up her seat and move to the segregated back, kicked the sheriff when arrested, Thurgood Marshall won her case (6-1) on grounds of promoting and protecting national travel, awarded Freedom Medal by President Clinton who said she “took the first step on a journey that would change America forever.

Alexandria Forbes: Groundbreaker in Gene Therapy with MeiraGTx

At the age of 50, Alexandria Forbes began a remarkable journey by founding MeiraGTx, a pioneering gene therapy company. With six clinical programs and groundbreaking technology that enables gene control through pills—a departure from traditional cell injection methods—MeiraGTx is revolutionizing the field of gene-based medicine.

Forbes, who bears no relation to the Forbes media family, currently holds the dual roles of president and CEO at MeiraGTx. Under her leadership, the company has garnered significant recognition and support. Having raised an impressive $620 million in funding, MeiraGTx also benefits from a lucrative $70 million annual R&D partnership with Johnson & Johnson, further fueling its innovative pursuits.

Before her tenure at MeiraGTx, Forbes served as Senior Vice President of Commercial Operations at Kadmon Holdings, a leading biopharmaceutical company. Her vast experience in the industry positions her as a driving force behind MeiraGTx's success as she continues to lead the company toward new heights of innovation and impact.

Until tomorrow,

Gabby, Live Well Now Team

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The way I see it, if you want the rainbow, you gotta put up with the rain!”

- Dolly Parton

BEET SMOOTHIE

👍 Live Well Now Approved

You Will Need:

2 medium beets, scrubbed

1 green apple

1 avocado, peeled and pitted

¾ cup fresh pineapple chunks

1 banana, peeled

ice cubes

Directions:

1. Juice beets and green apples, including peels, in an electric juicer.

2. Combine apple-beet juice, avocado, pineapple, banana, and ice in a high-speed blender; blend until smooth.

Cook Time: 15 mins | Servings: 2

Calories: 310 cals | 5g Protein | 47g Carbs | 15g Fat

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