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        <name>Neumora Therapeutics, Inc.</name>
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    <signature>
      <ncom:dateSigned>2025-10-30</ncom:dateSigned>
      <ncom:nameOfApplicant>Nationwide Variable Insurance Trust</ncom:nameOfApplicant>
      <ncom:signature>David Majewski</ncom:signature>
      <ncom:signerName>David Majewski</ncom:signerName>
      <ncom:title>Treasurer</ncom:title>
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