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Akouos, Inc. – Kathy Reape was named chief development officer of Boston-based Akouos. Reape most recently served as chief medical officer at Spark Therapeutics where she oversaw clinical development, pharmacovigilance, and medical affairs activities. Reape was a key member of the team responsible for the development and commercialization of Luxturna, the first FDA-approved in vivo gene therapy approved for an inherited retinal disease caused by mutations in both copies of the RPE65 gene. Prior to Spark, Reape was senior vice president of clinical development focusing on global brands research and development at Allergan and Actavis.
CARMAT – France-based CARMAT’s board of directors is reorganizing its governance and appointed three new directors. The company tapped Florent Battistella, David Coti and John B. Hernandez as directors. Battistella founded Nisima, a holding company, which holds stakes in various firms, notably
Uncovering ancient kingdoms in southern Africa Palaces of Stone brings to life the history of early African societies. Image: Supplied
Across the face of southern Africa are more than 460 remarkable stone palaces some small, others rambling, but many astonishing.
All are the legacy of kingdoms past. Some, such as Great Zimbabwe, Khami in Botswana and Mapungubwe in SA, are famous world heritage sites, but most are unknown to the general public, unsung and unappreciated.
Palaces of Stone brings to life the history of early African societies, from AD 900 to approximately 1850. By exploring a selection of known and unknown sites, the authors uncover the emergence of ancient civilisations and reconstruct the meaning of the ruins they left behind.