SCOTTSDALE, Ariz.--(BUSINESS WIRE)--May 19, 2025--
BioRewards Plasma Services ("BioRewards"), a next-generation U.S.-based plasma collection network, is pleased to announce that Jason Hancock has joined the company as Head of IT and Digital Operations. Hancock brings over two decades of healthcare technology leadership, most recently serving as Senior Director of IT at one of the world’s top four global plasma fractionators.
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Hancock’s appointment reflects BioRewards’ rapid evolution from a strong startup into a technology-forward partner of choice for global fractionators seeking dependable plasma supply. In his role, Hancock will lead the design and implementation of BioRewards' digital infrastructure— overseeing platform architecture, systems integration, and the application of data analytics to optimize the donor experience.
"BioRewards exists to help ensure the global plasma-derived medicines supply chain remains strong and resilient,” says Charles Auger, CEO of BioRewards. “Jason’s leadership will help us scale efficiently while deepening our commitment to innovation and donor-centric operations.”
As BioRewards advances its plan to open more than 20 plasma centers across the U.S., Hancock's expertise will support the company’s goals of operational excellence, regulatory compliance, and technology-enabled donor engagement.
"Jason’s background with a top-tier global plasma fractionator gives BioRewards a major advantage,” added Chris Barber, Chief Operating Officer of BioRewards. “He will lead the implementation of technologies that enhance both quality and cost-efficiency across our national footprint."
This leadership addition follows BioRewards' recent formal launch and more than $100 million in strategic funding from Alpha-1 Plasma Holdings. The company is uniquely positioned to help fractionators meet rising global demand for immunoglobulins and other PDMPs by delivering high-quality source and hyperimmune plasma through a digitally optimized collection network.
About BioRewards Plasma Services
BioRewards Plasma Services is an emerging leader in the independent plasma collection industry, dedicated to delivering high-quality source and hyperimmune plasma material to pharmaceutical companies worldwide. With a leadership team boasting over 100 years of combined experience, BioRewards leverages cutting-edge technology to enhance the donor experience, improve operational efficiency, and ensure a stable high-quality plasma supply chain.
Jason Hancock joins BioRewards Plasma Services as Head of IT and Digital Operations, bringing a wealth of experience in international blood-plasma collection technologies, IT infrastructure, and digital ecosystems to the tech-forward blood plasma collection company.
NEW ORLEANS (AP) — Saddiq Bey scored 21 of his season-high 29 points after halftime, and the New Orleans Pelicans overcame a 25-point, third-quarter deficit to beat the Houston Rockets 133-128 in overtime on Thursday night.
Trey Murphy scored 27 points and Herb Jones had 18 points and a career-high eight steals before fouling out for the Pelicans, who've won three straight after winning just three of their first 25 games.
The 25-point comeback tied a franchise high and was the largest second-half comeback in franchise history, which dates back to the 2002-03 season.
Jordan Poole scored 15 points, capped by two free throws with 12 seconds left in overtime that put the Pelicans up 131-128. Houston's Reed Sheppard missed two shots from 3-point range in the final seconds before Bey got the rebound and hit game-sealing free throws with 2 seconds left in the extra period as a jubilant crowd that had been on its feet since the final minutes of regulation celebrated the unlikely comeback.
Kevin Durant scored 32 points and Alperen Sengun had 28 for Houston, but Sengun was unable to get off a shot for the win after dribbling into the paint in the final seconds of regulation.
Sengun missed two free throws with 43 seconds left in the fourth quarter, allowing New Orleans to complete the second-half comeback and tie it at 117 on Bey's driving finger roll with 31 seconds to play.
Rookie Derik Queen had 16 points, 12 rebounds and three blocks, and his 18-foot jumper sparked an 11-0 run early in the fourth quarter. The surge ended with Bey's dunk and pulled the Pelicans to 101-96.
Durant helped Houston dominate early by scoring 13 points in the first quarter, hitting his first five shots, including three 3s.
The Pelicans, by contrast, missed 20 of 29 shots in the paint during the first half.
Durant had 18 points by halftime, when Houston led 67-45.
New Orleans methodically trimmed its deficit to 13 in the third quarter before entering the fourth quarter trailing 99-83.
Rockets: At the Denver Nuggets on Saturday.
Pelicans: Host the Indiana Pacers on Saturday.
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New Orleans Pelicans guard Saddiq Bey, right, reacts after dunking against the Houston Rockets during the second half of an NBA basketball game in New Orleans, Thursday, Dec. 18, 2025. (AP Photo/Matthew Hinton)
New Orleans Pelicans guard Saddiq Bey (41) dunks against Houston Rockets guard Aaron Holiday (0) near Pelicans center Derik Queen (22) during the second half of an NBA basketball game in New Orleans, Thursday, Dec. 18, 2025. (AP Photo/Matthew Hinton)
New Orleans Pelicans guards Jose Alvarado, top, and Saddiq Bey, bottom, celebrate as they take the lead in the final seconds of overtime against the Houston Rockets during an NBA basketball game in New Orleans, Thursday, Dec. 18, 2025. (AP Photo/Matthew Hinton)
Houston Rockets center Alperen Sengun (28) and New Orleans Pelicans forward Zion Williamson, center right, battle for the ball during the first half of an NBA basketball game in New Orleans, Thursday, Dec. 18, 2025. (AP Photo/Matthew Hinton)
New Orleans Pelicans forward Trey Murphy III, center, shoots against Houston Rockets center Steven Adams (12) during the first half of an NBA basketball game in New Orleans, Thursday, Dec. 18, 2025. (AP Photo/Matthew Hinton)
Houston Rockets forward Kevin Durant, lrft, shoots against New Orleans Pelicans forward Trey Murphy III, top right, during the first half of an NBA basketball game in New Orleans, Thursday, Dec. 18, 2025. (AP Photo/Matthew Hinton)
Houston Rockets forward Kevin Durant (7) shoots a 3-point basket against New Orleans Pelicans forward Trey Murphy III (25) during the first half of an NBA basketball game in New Orleans, Thursday, Dec. 18, 2025. (AP Photo/Matthew Hinton)
Houston Rockets forward Jabari Smith Jr. (10) shoots against New Orleans Pelicans guard Saddiq Bey (41) during the first half of an NBA basketball game in New Orleans, Thursday, Dec. 18, 2025. (AP Photo/Matthew Hinton)
