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Alex Keown

Chicago

Freelance Writer at Freelance

Lead Life Sciences Writer at BioBuzz

Man of faith, #AppState alumni, journalist, writer for #OnwardBoundRPG Author: Pains of the Past https://t.co/pJVSlppCGp

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Articles

  • Cyber preparedness • Northwest Indiana Business Magazine

    3 days ago | nwindianabusiness.com | Alex Keown

    Cyberattacks are on the rise across the globe. In 2024, the number of cyberattacks jumped by 75% during the third fiscal quarter, with thousands of attacks targeting multiple industries each week. Those numbers are only expected to increase, affecting businesses, governments and individuals alike, including here in the Region.

  • Reasons to fly local

    Feb 6, 2025 | nwindianabusiness.com | Alex Keown

    It’s not unusual for Tracy Waggoner, business development manager at Modineer, to travel for business. A self-described “road warrior,” Waggoner, who lives in South Bend, takes dozens of flights a year to meet with company clients and representatives across the United States.

  • Next tax year worries: Region professionals warn companies to prepare for changes to come

    Oct 4, 2024 | nwindianabusiness.com | Alex Keown

    While this year’s tax season should end without too many surprises, tax preparers say companies should already be thinking about 2025. Tax professionals from across Northwest Indiana identified multiple tips for business owners to consider for year-end tax planning. But a seismic shift is coming in the near future, they collectively note. “2024 seems to be a normal year; there’s not a lot of changes on the horizon that will impact most people and businesses.

  • In Conversation with Helen Sabzevari, President & CEO of Precigen

    Aug 23, 2024 | biobuzz.io | Alex Keown

    A desire to end disease has taken her from a childhood in Iran to the Scripps Institute, to the NIH and the CEO of a cell and gene therapy company. Sabzevari is focused on developing a new treatment for a rare respiratory papilloma and mentoring the next generation of oncologists and immunologists. By Alex Keown | August 23, 2024BioBuzz has been connecting the life science workforce since 2009.

  • Movers & Shakers: CEO Shakeups at BIO, Passage Bio and Palisade Bio

    Jul 29, 2024 | biospace.com | Alex Keown

    The Biotechnology Innovation Organization, Passage Bio and Palisade Bio saw leadership shakeups at the top, while Maze Therapeutics, Cerecin and more appointed new chief medical officers. Biotechnology Innovation Organization Michelle McMurray Heath stepped down from her role as president and chief executive officer of BIO. She will now serve as an adviser to the executive committee, offering guidance on key BIO initiatives.

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Alex Keown
Alex Keown @alexkeown
13 Jan 25

RT @MatthewTessnear: I love getting authors’ new #books as gifts! 📚 I asked for this one from @alexkeown and received it this holiday seaso…

Alex Keown
Alex Keown @alexkeown
10 Dec 24

Looking for a good read over the holidays? Check out my books, Pains of the Past and Carnival of Shadows. Both stories feature Oswin Splitrock, a dwarf bounty hunter who adventures through the land of Aeden with his faithful canine, Dawg. https://t.co/X4eTgtud5k

Alex Keown
Alex Keown @alexkeown
12 Nov 24

A little self pampering tonight. Getting my nasty callouses taken care of while I enjoy a good book.