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      <image:caption>Justin Hudman is a Senior Manager over State Affairs at Amgen. Before coming to Amgen Justin spent four years as the Division Director of Public Affairs for the Texas Pharmacy Association. Prior to that he has extensive experience on staff with the Texas Legislature. He has a BA in Political Science and History from Texas A&amp;M University - Kingsville. He is an experienced Director of Public Affairs with a demonstrated history of working in the Hospital &amp; Healthcare Industry, Skilled in Nonprofit Organizations, Political Communication, Public Affairs, Grassroots Organizing, and Government..</image:caption>
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      <image:caption>Dr. Jim Cardelli is a molecular biologist, cancer researcher, and biotechnology entrepreneur with more than four decades of experience in basic and translational research. He joined the faculty of LSU Health Shreveport in 1985 and spent 30 years leading research focused on infectious disease, cancer biology, tumor cell invasion, and drug discovery. Following his retirement from LSU Health Shreveport in 2015, Dr. Cardelli co-founded several biotechnology ventures and today serves as co-founder and Chief Technology Officer of Oleolive, Inc., a Shreveport-based biotechnology company developing therapeutics for cancer, neurological disorders, lung fibrosis, and traumatic blood loss.</image:caption>
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      <image:caption>Dr. Hernan A. Bazan is an academic vascular surgeon and The John Ochsner Endowed Professor in Cardiovascular Innovation at Ochsner Health. With extensive expertise in treating complex aortic aneurysms, carotid disease, and peripheral arterial pathologies, he directs the Vascular Surgery Fellowship Program and spearheads translational research that has yielded novel endovascular techniques and new insights into carotid plaque vulnerability. His work has contributed to improved stroke outcomes and informed urgent carotid intervention practices, while his collaborative efforts have uncovered molecular targets driving atherosclerotic plaque rupture. In parallel with his clinical and academic leadership, Dr. Bazan is an active biotech innovator. He is the CEO &amp; Co-Founder of South Rampart Pharma, Inc. focused on safe, non-opioid analgesics, securing over $9M in non-dilutive and equity funding. Under his guidance, a first-in-class non-narcotic analgesic advanced through Phase 1 clinical trials and soon Phase 2 studies, earning FDA Fast Track designation for acute pain. Recognized with the 2024 NIH HEAL Director’s Trailblazer Award, Dr. Bazan continues to bridge clinical acumen with entrepreneurial vision to address unmet needs in pain management and beyond.</image:caption>
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