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BIO Ventures for Global Health is a results-oriented nonprofit solving global health issues by forming partnerships with industry.
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Tomorrow (November 26) is the final session of our AAI & SIOP Africa Advanced Treatment of Pediatric Cancers Digital Course! This week: Wilms Tumor Part 2 taught by Dr. Kamalina Coopasamy.

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Teal background with a stock image of a child patient in a hospital bed at the top. A navy title reads "Digital Training AAI & SIOP Africa Advanced Treatment of Pediatric Cancers - Part I." Underneath is a rounded photo of trainer Dr. Kamalina Coopasamy with an orange border. Text reads "Lesson 13: Wilms Tumor Part 2 presented by Dr. Kamalina Coopasamy, Pediatric Oncologist, University of KwaZulu-Natal, South Africa. Register in description". The AAI, SIOP, and BVGH logos are in the bottom corners.
November 25, 2025 at 5:13 PM
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Tomorrow (November 25) is the third session of our Fundamentals of Biomedical Research Digital Course! This week: Drug Development taught by Dr. María Jesús Pinazo and Dr. Luiza Cruz.

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Green background with a stock image of a doctor placing a slide on a microscope. A navy title reads "Digital Training: Fundamentals of Biomedical Research." Underneath are rounded photos of trainer Dr. María Jesús Pinazo and Dr. Luiza Cruz with teal borders. Text reads "Lesson 3: Drug Development Presented by Dr. María Jesús Pinazo, Head of Chagas Program, DNDi and Dr. Luiza Cruz, Discovery Manager, DNDi. Register in description". The logos for BVGH and the GIA program are in the bottom corners.
November 24, 2025 at 4:51 PM
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Monday (November 24) is the 7th session of our AAI & MASCC Best Practices in the Systemic Treatment of Cancer Digital Course! Next week: Cancer Supportive Care - Physical Side Effects Management taught by Ms. Renee Wisniewski.

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Teal background with a stock image of a doctor speaking with a patient. A navy title reads "Digital Training AAI & MASCC Best Practices in the Systemic Treatment of Cancer Part 1." Underneath is a rounded photo of trainers Ms. Renee Wisniewski with an orange border and the AAI and MASCC logos on either side. Text reads "Lesson 7: Cancer Supportive Care - Physical Side Effects Management. Presented by Ms. Renee Wisniewski, Nurse Practitioner, Memorial Sloan Kettering Cancer Center, USA. Register in description". The BVGH logo is in the top corner. In the bottom corners are logos for Bayer and Amgen.
November 21, 2025 at 6:06 PM
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Tomorrow (November 21) is the second session of our Fundamentals of Biomedical Research Digital Course! This week: Diagnostic Development taught by Dr. Horacio Bach.

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Green background with a stock image of a doctor placing a slide on a microscope. A navy title reads "Digital Training Fundamentals of Biomedical Research." Underneath is a rounded photo of trainer Dr. Horacio Bach with a teal border. Text reads "Lesson 2: Diagnostic Development presented by Dr. Horacio Bach, Clinical Assistant Professor, University of British Columbia. Register in description". The logos for BVGH and the GIA program are in the bottom corners.
November 20, 2025 at 5:36 PM
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Tomorrow (November 20) is the 6th session of our AAI & ASCO Frontiers in Cancer Treatment Digital Course! This week: Frontiers in Cervical Cancer Treatment taught by Prof. Leeya Pinder.

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Teal background with a stock image of a globe at the top. A navy title reads "Digital Training 2025 AAI and ASCO Frontiers in Cancer Treatment." Underneath is a rounded photo of trainer Prof. Leeya Pinder with an orange border. Text reads "Lesson 6: Frontiers in Cervical Cancer Treatment presented by Prof. Leeya Pinder, Associate Professor, Director, Center for Global Cancer Control, University of Cincinnati. Register in description". The ASCO and BVGH logos are in the bottom corners and the AAI logo is in the top corner.
November 19, 2025 at 7:18 PM
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Tomorrow (November 20) is the 6th session of our AAI & MASCC Best Practices in the Systemic Treatment of Cancer Digital Course! This week: Cancer Supportive Care taught by Dr. Gary Rodin and Dr. Eve Namisango.

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Teal background with a stock image of a doctor speaking with a patient. A navy title reads "Digital Training AAI & MASCC Best Practices in the Systemic Treatment of Cancer Part 1." Underneath are rounded photos of trainers Dr. Gary Rodin and Dr. Eve Namisango with an orange border and the AAI and MASCC logos on either side. Text reads "Lesson 6: Cancer Supportive Care - Psychological Side Effects Management. Presented by Dr. Gary Rodin, Head of Department of Supportive Care, Princess Margaret Cancer Center, Canada and Dr. Eve Namisango, Research Manager, African Palliative Care Association, Uganda. Register in description". The BVGH logo is in the top corner. In the bottom corners are logos for Bayer and Amgen.
November 19, 2025 at 5:13 PM
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Tomorrow (November 19) is the 12th session of our AAI & SIOP Africa Advanced Treatment of Pediatric Cancers Digital Course! This week: Wilms Tumor Part 1 taught by Prof. Moatasem El-Ayadi.

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Teal background with a stock image of a child patient in a hospital bed at the top. A navy title reads "Digital Training AAI & SIOP Africa Advanced Treatment of Pediatric Cancers - Part I." Underneath is a rounded photo of trainer Prof. Moatasem El-Ayadi with an orange border. Text reads "Lesson 12: Wilms Tumor Part 1 presented by Prof. Moatasem El-Ayadi, Pediatric Oncologist, National Cancer Institute, Cairo University, Egypt. Register in description". The AAI, SIOP, and BVGH logos are in the bottom corners.
November 18, 2025 at 9:39 PM
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Demain (19 novembre) est la septième session de notre cours numérique sur les AAI Pratiques optimales dans le traitement systémique du cancer! Cette semaine : Communication efficace avec les patients par le Dr. Christian Ntizimira.

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Fond bleu sarcelle avec une image d'un médecin regardant des médicaments sur une étagère. Le titre en bleu marine indique « Formation numérique AAI Pratiques optimales dans le traitement systémique du cancer ». En dessous, une photo ronde de l'instructeur, le Dr Christian Ntizimira, avec une bordure orange. Le texte indique « Leçon 7 : Communication efficace avec les patients et leurs familles présentée par le docteur Christian Ntizimira, Directeur exécutif, Centre Africain de Recherche en Soins Palliatifs et de Fin de Vie. Inscrivez-vous dans la description. » Le logo de l'AAI sont dans le coin supérieur, et les logos d'Amgen et de BVGH dans les coins inférieurs. Sous le logo Amgen, il est écrit « Programme soutenu par Amgen ».
November 18, 2025 at 6:31 PM
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Tomorrow (November 18) is the 5th session of our AAI & MASCC Best Practices in the Systemic Treatment of Cancer Digital Course! This week: Hormonal Therapy and Adverse Events taught by Dr. Katrina Hernandez.

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Teal background with a stock image of a doctor speaking with a patient. A navy title reads "Digital Training AAI & MASCC Best Practices in the Systemic Treatment of Cancer Part 1." Underneath is a rounded photo of trainer Dr. Katrina Hernandez with an orange border and the AAI and MASCC logos on either side. Text reads "Lesson 5: Hormonal Therapy and Adverse Events. Presented by Dr. Katrina Hernandez, Oncology Pharmacy Resident, University of California, Irvine, USA. Register in description". The BVGH logo is in the top corner. In the bottom corners are logos for Bayer and Amgen.
November 17, 2025 at 4:23 PM
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Demain (13 novembre) est la sixième session de notre cours numérique sur les AAI Pratiques optimales dans le traitement systémique du cancer! Cette semaine : Soins de support en oncologie par le Dr. Agbodande Anthelme.

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Fond bleu sarcelle avec une image d'un médecin regardant des médicaments sur une étagère. Le titre en bleu marine indique « Formation numérique AAI Pratiques optimales dans le traitement systémique du cancer ». Le texte indique « Leçon 6 : Soins de support en oncologie – Gestion des effets secondaires physiques présentée par le docteur Agbodande Anthelme, Chef du service médical, Centre National Hospitalier et Universitaire Hubert Koutoukou MAGA. Inscrivez-vous dans la description. » Le logo de l'AAI sont dans le coin supérieur, et les logos d'Amgen et de BVGH dans les coins inférieurs. Sous le logo Amgen, il est écrit « Programme soutenu par Amgen ».
November 12, 2025 at 7:32 PM
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Tomorrow (November 13) is the 4th session of our AAI & MASCC Best Practices in the Systemic Treatment of Cancer Digital Course! This week: Chemotherapy Safe Handling taught by Mr. Paul Zel.

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Teal background with a stock image of a doctor speaking with a patient. A navy title reads "Digital Training AAI & MASCC Best Practices in the Systemic Treatment of Cancer Part 1." Underneath is a rounded photo of trainer Mr. Paul Zel with an orange border and the AAI and MASCC logos on either side. Text reads "Lesson 4: Chemotherapy Safe Handling. Presented by Mr. Paul Zel, Director of Environmental Health and Safety, Memorial Sloan Kettering Cancer Center, USA. Register in description". The BVGH logo is in the top corner. In the bottom corners are logos for Bayer and Amgen.
November 12, 2025 at 5:02 PM
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The Kwara State Ministry of Health and the Office of the First Lady, in partnership with BVGH, launched a cancer awareness and screening program. This initiative marks a significant step in improving early detection and access to cancer education and services across Kwara State.
Teal background with photo strip images of event attendees, speakers on stage, and BVGH President Jennifer Dent giving a talk. White and orange title reads "Kwara State launches Cancer Awareness and Screening Program in Partnership with BVGH". Smaller white font reads "Supported by BVGH, the Kwara Government kicked off their breast, prostate, and liver cancer screening program." The BVGH and AAI logos are in the bottom corner.
November 11, 2025 at 5:14 PM
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Tomorrow (November 7) is the 3rd session of our AAI & MASCC Best Practices in the Systemic Treatment of Cancer Digital Course! This week: Targeted Therapy, Adverse Events, and Supportive Care taught by Ms. Claudia Grande.

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Teal background with a stock image of a doctor speaking with a patient. A navy title reads "Digital Training AAI & MASCC Best Practices in the Systemic Treatment of Cancer Part 1." Underneath is a rounded photo of trainer Ms. Claudia Grande with an orange border and the AAI and MASCC logos on either side. Text reads "Lesson 3: Targeted Therapy, Adverse Events, and Supportive Care. Presented by Ms. Claudia Grande, Advanced Practice Nurse Educator, Princess Margaret Cancer Centre, Canada. Register in description". The BVGH logo is in the top corner. In the bottom corners are logos for Bayer and Amgen.
November 6, 2025 at 6:01 PM
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Tomorrow (November 6) is the final session of our AAI & ASCP Basic Pathology of Common Cancers Digital Course! This week: Liver Cancer taught by Prof. Danielle Fortuna.

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Teal background with a stock image of gloved hand placing a slide on a microscope. A navy title reads "Digital Training AAI & ASCP Basic Pathology of Common Cancers." Underneath is a rounded photo of trainer Prof. Danielle Fortuna with an orange border and the AAI and ASCP logos on either side. Text reads "Lesson 12: Liver Cancer presented by Prof. Danielle Fortuna. Director of Surgical Pathology, Hospital of the University of Pennsylvania, USA. Register in description". The BVGH logo is in the top corner. In the bottom corners are logos for Bayer and Amgen.
November 5, 2025 at 4:51 PM
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Tomorrow (November 5) is the 11th session of our AAI & SIOP Africa Advanced Treatment of Pediatric Cancers Digital Course! This week: Palliative Care Communication taught by Dr. Eve Namisango.

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Teal background with a stock image of a child patient in a hospital bed at the top. A navy title reads "Digital Training AAI & SIOP Africa Advanced Treatment of Pediatric Cancers - Part I." Underneath is a rounded photo of trainer Dr. Eve Namisango with an orange border. Text reads "Lesson 11: Palliative Care Communication presented by Dr. Eve Namisango, Research Manager, African Palliative Care Association, Uganda. Register in description". The AAI, SIOP, and BVGH logos are in the bottom corners.
November 4, 2025 at 4:32 PM
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Tomorrow (November 4) is the first session of our Fundamentals of Biomedical Research Digital Course! This week: Biomedical Research Landscape taught by Dr. Wesley Van Voorhis.

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Green background with a stock image of a doctor placing a slide on a microscope. A navy title reads "Digital Training Fundamentals of Biomedical Research." Underneath is a rounded photo of trainer Dr. Wesley Van Voorhis with a teal border. Text reads "Lesson 1: Biomedical Research Landscape" presented by Dr. Wesley Van Voorhis, Professor, University of Washington. Register in description". The logos for BVGH and the GIA program are in the bottom corners.
November 3, 2025 at 7:18 PM
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We've released 2025 AAI Liver Cancer Early Detection & Referral to our BVGH Learn platform! All courses available on BVGH Learn address our LMIC partners’ clinical and research priorities in cancer and infectious diseases.

Access the course here: bvghlearn.org/courses/2025...
Navy blue border around a white background. On the left side, three images show the home page of BVGH Learn, the FAQ section of BVGH Learn, and the title page of the AAI Liver Cancer course. A navy title reads "BVGH Learn". Orange text underneath reads "These courses now available". Bulleted text below reads "2025 AAI Liver Cancer Early Detection and Referral". An orange arrow at the bottom points to "BVGH Learn dot org". The logos for the AAI Program and BVGH are at the bottom of the graphic.
October 31, 2025 at 5:19 PM
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Monday (November 3) is the rescheduled 2nd session of our AAI & MASCC Best Practices in the Systemic Treatment of Cancer Digital Course! Next week: Immunotherapy and Adverse Events taught by Dr. Christine Barrett.

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Teal background with a stock image of a doctor speaking with a patient. A navy title reads "Digital Training AAI & ASCP Basic Pathology of Common Cancers." Underneath is a rounded photo of trainer Dr. Christine Barrett with an orange border and the AAI and MASCC logos on either side. Text reads "Lesson 2: Immunotherapy and Adverse Events" presented by Dr. Christine Barrett. Oncology Pharmacy Specialist, West Virginia University Cancer Institute, USA. Register in description". The BVGH logo is in the top corner. In the bottom corners are logos for Bayer and Amgen.
October 31, 2025 at 3:29 PM
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Our 2025 GIA Fundamentals of Biomedical Research Part I digital training program launches Tuesday, November 4.

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#vaccines #ResearchSavesLives #DrugDiscovery
Green, teal, and white flyer for the GIA Fundamentals of Biomedical Research Part 1 course. Text reads 'Starts November 4, 5 sessions' underneath a photo of a researcher placing a slide on a microscope. Next to checkboxes are the words 'Vaccines and immunization, securing research funding, diagnostic and drug development, and more!'. A highlighted blurb says 'Link in description'. Logos for BVGH and the GIA program are at the bottom. Green, teal, and white abbreviated course schedule. Please follow the link in the description for a full course schedule and covered topics.
October 29, 2025 at 5:34 PM
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Tomorrow (October 30) is the 11th session of our AAI & ASCP Basic Pathology of Common Cancers Digital Course! This week: Colorectal Cancer taught by Prof. Omer Saeed.

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Teal background with a stock image of gloved hand placing a slide on a microscope. A navy title reads "Digital Training AAI & ASCP Basic Pathology of Common Cancers." Underneath is a rounded photo of trainer Prof. Omer Saeed with an orange border and the AAI and ASCP logos on either side. Text reads "Lesson 11: Colorectal Cancer presented by Prof. Omer Saeed. Director, Gastrointestinal and Hepatobiliary Pathology Fellowship, Indiana University School of Medicine, USA. Register in description". The BVGH logo is in the top corner. On either side of the image of the professor are the ASCP and AAI logos. In the bottom corners are logos for Bayer and Amgen.
October 29, 2025 at 4:08 PM
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Demain (29 octobre) est la cinquième session de notre cours numérique sur les AAI Pratiques optimales dans le traitement systémique du cancer! Cette semaine : Soins de support en oncologie par le Dr. Guillaume Economos.

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Fond bleu sarcelle avec une image d'un médecin regardant des médicaments sur une étagère. Le titre en bleu marine indique « Formation numérique AAI Pratiques optimales dans le traitement systémique du cancer ». En dessous, une photo ronde de l'instructeur, le Dr Guillaume Economos, avec une bordure orange. Le texte indique « Leçon 5 : Soins de support en oncologie – Gestion des effets secondaires psychologiques présentée par le docteur Guillaume Economos, Directeur médical adjoint, CHU Lyon. Inscrivez-vous dans la description. » Le logo de l'AAI sont dans le coin supérieur, et les logos d'Amgen et de BVGH dans les coins inférieurs. Sous le logo Amgen, il est écrit « Programme soutenu par Amgen ».
October 28, 2025 at 4:59 PM
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Tomorrow (October 29) is the 10th session of our AAI & SIOP Africa Advanced Treatment of Pediatric Cancers Digital Course! This week: Febrile Neutropenia in Pediatric Cancer Patients taught by Prof. Gita Naidu.

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Teal background with a stock image of a child patient in a hospital bed at the top. A navy title reads "Digital Training AAI & SIOP Africa Advanced Treatment of Pediatric Cancers - Part I." Underneath is a rounded photos of trainer Prof. Gita Naidu with an orange border. Text reads "Lesson 10: Febrile Neutropenia in Pediatric Cancer Patients presented by Prof. Gita Naidu, Head, Pediatric Oncology, Chris Hani Baragwanath Academic Hospital, South Africa. Register in description". The AAI, SIOP, and BVGH logos are in the bottom corners.
October 28, 2025 at 3:35 PM
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Tomorrow (October 28) is the 10th session of our AAI & ASCP Basic Pathology of Common Cancers Digital Course! This week: Head and Neck Part 4 taught by Prof. Mobeen Rahman.

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Teal background with a stock image of gloved hand placing a slide on a microscope. A navy title reads "Digital Training AAI & ASCP Basic Pathology of Common Cancers." Underneath is a rounded photo of trainer Prof. Mobeen Rahman with an orange border and the AAI and ASCP logos on either side. Text reads "Lesson 10: Head and Neck part 4, Glandular Tumors" presented by Prof. Mobeen Rahman. Clinical Associate Professor, Pathology, Stanford University, USA. Register in description". The BVGH logo is in the top corner. On either side of the image of the professor are the ASCP and AAI logos. In the bottom corners are logos for Bayer and Amgen.
October 27, 2025 at 3:29 PM
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Demain (24 octobre) est la session finale de notre cours numérique sur les AAI & ASCP techniques de pathologie! Cette semaine : Pathologie numérique et télépathologie par le Dr. Michael Migan.

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Fond bleu sarcelle avec une image d'une lame de pathologie en haut. Le titre en bleu marine indique « Formation numérique 2025 AAI et ASCP Techniques de pathologie ». En dessous se trouve une photo arrondie de la formatrice, le docteur Michael Migan, avec une bordure orange. Le texte indique « Leçon 12 : Pathologie numérique et télépathologie par le docteur Michael Migan. Pathologiste, Service de Pathologie & Cytologie, Hôpital de Chicoutimi. Inscrivez-vous dans la description ». Les logos de l'AAI et de l'ASCP se trouvent de part et d'autre de la photo de le docteur, et les logos d'Amgen et de BVGH sont dans les coins inférieurs. Sous le logo d'Amgen, on peut lire « Programme soutenu par Amgen ».
October 23, 2025 at 5:12 PM
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Tomorrow (October 17) is the 8th session of our AAI & ASCP Basic Pathology of Common Cancers Digital Course! This week: Head and Neck Part 2 taught by Prof. Von Samedi.

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Teal background with a stock image of gloved hand placing a slide on a microscope. A navy title reads "Digital Training AAI & ASCP Basic Pathology of Common Cancers." Underneath is a rounded photo of trainer Prof. Von Samedi with an orange border and the AAI and ASCP logos on either side. Text reads "Lesson 8: Head and Neck part 2, squamous cell carcinomas" presented by Prof. Von Samedi. Director of Head and Neck Subsection of Anatomic Pathology, University of Colorado Anschutz Medical Campus, USA. Register in description". The BVGH logo is in the top corner. On either side of the image of the professor are the ASCP and AAI logos. In the bottom corners are logos for Bayer and Amgen.
October 16, 2025 at 4:04 PM