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Yahoo
4 days ago
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Dr. James Y. Wang Joins Epicutis as Chairman of the Scientific Advisory Board
Harvard-Trained Dermatologist Brings Expertise to Biotech Skin Health Brand IRVINE, Calif., June 18, 2025 /PRNewswire/ -- Epicutis, a pioneering biotech skincare brand known for its science-backed, clean formulations that prioritize skin health over beauty, proudly announces the appointment of Dr. James Y. Wang as Chairman of its Scientific Advisory Board. As a Harvard and UCLA-trained double board-certified dermatologist and dermatopathologist, Dr. Wang brings a wealth of expertise in medical and aesthetic dermatology, reinforcing Epicutis' mission to deliver clinically advanced, non-toxic skincare solutions to market. James Y. Wang, MD, Founder of Metropolis Dermatology, with five locations in California, is widely recognized as a leader in dermatology, specializing in the diagnosis and treatment of skin cancers, psoriasis, eczema, and acne. His impressive academic background includes graduating summa cum laude and Phi Beta Kappa in biology from Washington University in St. Louis, followed by earning his MD from Harvard Medical School and an MBA in healthcare policy from Harvard Business School. "As a physician, I am committed to evidence-based skincare that is not only safe for all skin types but also effective," shares Dr. Wang. "Epicutis represents the perfect fusion of biotechnology and dermatological science, delivering formulations that truly transform skin health at a cellular level, and I am honored to contribute to this next chapter of innovation." Epicutis was founded on the principles of biotech-driven skincare, leveraging the research of Dr. Jeffrey Stock, a distinguished biophysicist and Princeton University professor. By harnessing proprietary, patented active ingredients, Epicutis formulates small-batch, high-performance skincare products available exclusively through skin professionals. With a focus on transparency, efficacy, and the elimination of unnecessary additives and stabilizers, the brand continues to set new standards in professional skincare. "We are thrilled to have Dr. Wang join us as Chairman of our Scientific Advisory Board," said Maxwell Stock, Founder and CEO of Epicutis. "His deep understanding of dermatological science and passion for cutting-edge innovation align perfectly with our mission to clean up the skincare industry and support clinicians with science-backed, 100% non-toxic products that make a true impact on skin health." With Dr. Wang's leadership, Epicutis is advancing its commitment to safe, biotech-driven skincare solutions while championing higher regulation to ensure safety and efficacy in an industry often dominated by misleading marketing and mass production. By prioritizing science-backed formulations with patented, highly concentrated therapeutic ingredients, Epicutis is empowering skincare professionals to stand a chance against big beauty. More than just providing innovative products – the brand is actively investing in its partners' success, helping aesthetic businesses grow with exclusive, clinical-grade solutions that drive real results and build lasting patient trust. For more information on Epicutis and its revolutionary approach to skincare, visit About EpicutisEpicutis is a science-based, luxury professional skincare line that treats skin health and not age. Honoring a commitment to clean beauty and fewer ingredients, Epicutis offers science-based skincare using patented active ingredients in small-batch formulations created by expert formulator Masanori Tamura. Epicutis' novel ingredients are developed in-house by a team of scientists at Signum Biosciences utilizing technology discovered by Dr. Jeffry Stock at Princeton University. Signum Biosciences is a biopharmaceutical company focused on the discovery and development of innovative products to address major consumer and medical needs, and the development of compounds and botanical extracts that are mimetics of natural lipid ligands crucial to cellular regulation and signaling. To learn more about Epicutis, visit To learn more about Signum Biosciences, visit View original content to download multimedia: SOURCE Epicutis Skincare Error in retrieving data Sign in to access your portfolio Error in retrieving data Error in retrieving data Error in retrieving data Error in retrieving data
Chicago Tribune
02-06-2025
- General
- Chicago Tribune
Column: Tom McDade, a Park Forest developer, landed on Utah Beach on D-Day
For those of us of a certain generation, June 6 has a special meaning. It is and will always be D-Day, the day American and British forces stormed the beaches of France during World War II. As in past years, there will be few if any public memorials commemorating the events that took place that day 81 years ago. It was only one of numerous historic events that took place in four-plus years of worldwide conflict Casualties were high. Some 2,501 Americans were killed and allied forces suffered about 10,000 casualties. Estimates show some 5,000 Allied troops were wounded with German casualties to have been between 4,000 and 9,000. There are, however, strong links between the fighting on the beaches that day in June and the development of Park Forest, a 'G.I. Town' built to house returning veterans from the war. One is the story of Tom McDade. The other two are the vial of sand I see every day and the flag honoring the man. No one knows how many D-Day veterans lived in Park Forest, but one who did, Tom McDade helped forge an unbreakable connection between those two points on the map. McDade was born in Scotland, and along with his family emigrated to Hillsboro, Illinois when he was 5 years old. He was 29 when Pearl Harbor was bombed Dec. 7, 1941. He was part of the 4th Infantry Division which landed on Utah Beach in Normandy on D-Day. After the war he graduated Phi Beta Kappa from the University of North Carolina, did graduate work at the University of Chicago and worked for the Chicago Housing Authority before joining Urban Investments and Development. The company was headed by Philip Klutznick, the man who helped reshape an old golf course and vacant farmland into a new kind of community called Park Forest. McDade was a jack-of-all-trades, including taking charge of all the rental units. Trying to keep tenants happy was never an easy task. Klutznick wrote in his book, 'Angles of Vision,' that Tom invested himself in the village, living in the young community while at the same time in charge of planning and development both as a trouble shooter for the company and as a social conscience. He often directed funds from the company to worthy organizations and corporations. He may not have been the only D-Day veteran who came to Park Forest, but once said that no matter where he lived, his heart never left the community. Later in life, Tom and his second wife, Mignon, lived in a Lake Shore Drive apartment overlooking Lake Michigan. But when he retired in 1985, he moved back to a more modest abode in Park Forest, moving into a house on Lakewood Boulevard when its former owner, Mayor Mayer Singerman, left town. He was never a company man. He was always a local in his heart. Never one to test the water temperature with his toes, McDade jumped headfirst into the pool of community life. It was as if he never left town as he renewed his interest in all phases of village life, including a stint on the board of the Park Forest Historical Society. When he was inducted into the Park Forest Hall of Fame three years after his death in 1992, his widow said, 'you could take him out of Park Forest, but not Park Forest out of him.' We made the trip to the Normandy beaches nearly 30 years ago and came home with a lasting memory. This was a time before our cameras were part of our cellphones, and when people needed to load film in their cameras in order to snap a photograph. On my desk, there sits a plastic container which once stored such a film roll. Inside there are a few thousand grains of sand from Omaha Beach. I see it every day. It sits in front of a folded flag given to his wife, my wife's mother. I see both and I remember.
Yahoo
11-03-2025
- Entertainment
- Yahoo
WaPo Columnist Catherine Rampell Joins MSNBC as ‘The Weekend' Co-Host
Washington Post columnist Catherine Rampell is joining MSNBC as a co-host of the 'The Weekend,' where she will sit alongside Ayman Mohyeldin and another to-be-named co-host in the evenings. Rampell, a frequent guest on various MSNBC shows, made the announcement on Tuesday morning while appearing on 'Ana Cabrera Reports.' An exact date for Rampell's first 'The Weekend' show, which airs from 6:00 p.m. to 9:00 p.m. ET on Saturdays and Sundays, is not set just yet, but a person with knowledge of her hiring said she will start this spring. Rampell, a Phi Beta Kappa graduate of Princeton University, is known for her work covering economics, politics and public policy, with an emphasis on data-driven stories. Prior to the Post, she worked at The New York Times, where she covered economics and theater. In 2021, she received the Online Journalism Award for Commentary. Her hiring is the latest in a string of changes from new MSNBC president Rebecca Kutler, who took over the top job earlier this year for Rashida Jones. Last week, MSNBC signed Politico alum and current White House Correspondents' Association President Eugene Daniels to be its new Senior Washington Correspondent, as well as The Washington Post's Jackie Alemany as a Washington Correspondent. Both will serve as co-hosts of a new version of 'The Weekend' that airs in the mornings, alongside Jonathan Capehart. Kutler's push to revamp MSNBC also included the jettisoning of longtime MSNBC anchor Joy Reid and the promotion of former Biden Administration Press Secretary Jen Psaki into a primetime role. Alex Wagner has also lost her primetime gig, but will remain at the channel. The moves come after MSNBC's ratings took a big hit following the 2024 election, but have enjoyed a recent increase following President Trump's inauguration. The post WaPo Columnist Catherine Rampell Joins MSNBC as 'The Weekend' Co-Host appeared first on TheWrap.
