ROCKVILLE, Md., Aug. 01, 2024 (GLOBE NEWSWIRE) -- Supernus Pharmaceuticals, Inc. (Nasdaq: SUPN), a biopharmaceutical company focused on developing and commercializing products for the treatment of central nervous system (CNS) diseases, today announced it has resubmitted its New Drug Application (NDA) for its apomorphine infusion device (SPN-830) for the continuous treatment of motor fluctuations (OFF episodes) in Parkinson’s disease (PD).

The rest is here:
Supernus Resubmits NDA for SPN-830 Apomorphine Infusion Device

CAMBRIDGE, Mass. and ROSTOCK, Germany and BERLIN, Aug. 01, 2024 (GLOBE NEWSWIRE) -- Centogene N.V. (Nasdaq: CNTG), the essential life science partner for data-driven answers in rare and neurodegenerative diseases, today announced data from the Company’s Rostock International Parkinson's Disease (ROPAD) Study revealing the genetic factors and prevalence of Parkinson’s disease (PD). The findings from this landmark study indicate that approximately 15% of PD-related cases are tied to genetic variants, with the majority being linked to LRRK2 and GBA1. The data was published in Brain in a paper titled, “Relevance of genetic testing in the gene-targeted trial era: the Rostock Parkinson’s disease study.”

Follow this link:
CENTOGENE Publication in Brain Journal Reveals 15% of Parkinson’s Disease Cases Are Linked to Genetic Factors

NEW YORK, Aug. 01, 2024 (GLOBE NEWSWIRE) -- Cellectis (the “Company”) (Euronext Growth: ALCLS - NASDAQ:  CLLS), a clinical-stage biotechnology company using its pioneering gene-editing platform to develop life-saving cell and gene therapies, today announced that the U.S. Food and Drug Administration (FDA) has granted Orphan Drug Designation (ODD) to Cellectis’ CLLS52 (alemtuzumab), an Investigational Medicinal Product (IMP) used as part of the lymphodepletion regimen associated with UCART22, evaluated in the BALLI-01 clinical trial in relapsed/refractory B-cell acute lymphoblastic leukemia (ALL).

See the article here:
FDA Grants Orphan Drug Designation to Cellectis’ CLLS52 (alemtuzumab) For ALL Treatment

Funding Extends Company’s Cash Runway into Second Quarter 2025, which is beyond the Anticipated Timing for SHIELD II Top-line Results if Warrants are Fully Exercised

See the article here:
PolyPid Announces Private Placement for Up to $14 Million in Gross Proceeds

REDWOOD CITY, Calif., Aug. 02, 2024 (GLOBE NEWSWIRE) -- Adverum Biotechnologies, Inc. (Nasdaq: ADVM), a clinical-stage company pioneering the use of gene therapy as a new standard of care for highly prevalent ocular diseases, today announced that Laurent Fischer, M.D., president and chief executive officer of Adverum Biotechnologies, will participate in a fireside chat at the H.C. Wainwright 4th Annual Ophthalmology Virtual Conference on August 15, 2024 at 2:00 p.m. ET.

Read this article:
Adverum Biotechnologies to Participate in the H.C. Wainwright 4th Annual Ophthalmology Virtual Conference

CONSHOHOCKEN, Pa., Aug. 02, 2024 (GLOBE NEWSWIRE) -- Madrigal Pharmaceuticals, Inc. (NASDAQ:MDGL), a biopharmaceutical company focused on delivering novel therapeutics for nonalcoholic steatohepatitis (NASH), today announced the appointment of Shannon Kelley as General Counsel, effective August 5, 2024.

See original here:
Madrigal Pharmaceuticals Appoints Shannon Kelley as General Counsel

TORONTO, Aug. 02, 2024 (GLOBE NEWSWIRE) -- Arch Biopartners Inc., (“Arch” or the “Company”) (TSX Venture: ARCH and OTCQB: ACHFF), announced today that cilastatin, the Company’s second drug candidate for preventing acute kidney injury (AKI), will participate in the upcoming investigator led trial entitled “Prevention Of NephroToxin Induced Acute kidney injury with Cilastatin” (PONTIAC). PONTIAC is a 900 patient Phase II trial that will evaluate the efficacy of the dipeptidase-1 inhibitor cilastatin for preventing AKI caused by drugs such as antibiotics, chemotherapeutic agents and radiographic contrast.

Read the original:
Arch Biopartners’ Cilastatin Drug Candidate to Participate in the PONTIAC Phase II Trial Targeting Acute Kidney Injury Caused by Drug Toxins

SOUTH SAN FRANCISCO, Calif., Aug. 02, 2024 (GLOBE NEWSWIRE) -- The Special Committee of the Board of Directors of 23andMe Holding Co. (Nasdaq: ME), a leading human genetics and biopharmaceutical company, today sent the following letter to Anne Wojcicki, Chief Executive Officer, Co-Founder, and Chair of the Board of Directors of 23andMe, in response to Ms. Wojcicki’s previously disclosed preliminary non-binding indication of interest to acquire all of the outstanding shares of 23andMe not owned by her or her affiliates or any other stockholder that she invites to roll over their shares for cash consideration of $0.40 per share of Class A Common Stock or Class B Common Stock:

See the article here:
23andMe Special Committee responds to CEO’s take-private proposal

HOLLISTON, Mass., Aug. 02, 2024 (GLOBE NEWSWIRE) -- Harvard Bioscience, Inc. (Nasdaq: HBIO) will announce its financial results for the quarter ended June 30, 2024 before the market opens on August 8, 2024, and will hold a conference call to discuss the results at 10:00 a.m. Eastern Time.

More:
Harvard Bioscience Schedules Second Quarter 2024 Earnings Conference Call for August 8, 2024 at 10:00 AM ET

Conference call to begin at 4:30 p.m. ET

Here is the original post:
Vaxart to Host Second Quarter 2024 Business Update and Financial Results Conference Call on August 8

Conference Call and Webcast Scheduled for Wednesday, August 14th at 8:30 am Eastern Time Conference Call and Webcast Scheduled for Wednesday, August 14th at 8:30 am Eastern Time

Continued here:
MediWound to Report Second Quarter 2024 Financial Results

MALVERN, Pa., Aug. 02, 2024 (GLOBE NEWSWIRE) -- Ocugen, Inc. (Nasdaq: OCGN), a biotechnology company focused on discovering, developing, and commercializing novel gene and cell therapies and vaccines, today announced the closing of its previously announced underwritten public offering of 30,434,783 shares of its common stock. Each share of common stock was sold at a price to the public of $1.15 per share. The gross proceeds to the Company from the offering were approximately $35 million, before deducting underwriting discounts and commissions and estimated offering expenses payable by the Company. The Company intends to use the net proceeds from this offering for general corporate purposes, capital expenditures, working capital, and general and administrative expenses. The offering was led by a premier mutual fund, along with participation from leading life sciences investors.

More:
Ocugen, Inc. Announces Closing of $35 Million Public Offering of Common Stock

Conference Call and Webcast to be held August 8, 2024, at 8:00 a.m. Eastern Time Conference Call and Webcast to be held August 8, 2024, at 8:00 a.m. Eastern Time

See more here:
Optinose Announces Reporting Date for Second Quarter 2024 Financial Results

SAN DIEGO, Aug. 02, 2024 (GLOBE NEWSWIRE) -- Fate Therapeutics, Inc. (NASDAQ: FATE), a clinical-stage biopharmaceutical company dedicated to bringing a first-in-class pipeline of induced pluripotent stem cell (iPSC)-derived cellular immunotherapies to patients with cancer and autoimmune diseases, today announced that on August 1, 2024 the Company granted restricted stock units (RSUs) representing 34,200 shares of its common stock to four newly-hired non-executive employees. The grants were approved by the Compensation Committee of the Company’s Board of Directors and granted under the Company’s Amended and Restated Inducement Equity Plan as an inducement material to the new employees entering into employment with the Company in accordance with Nasdaq Listing Rule 5635(c)(4). The RSUs will vest over four years, with 25% of the shares underlying each RSU award vesting on each anniversary of the grant date, subject to the employee being continuously employed by the Company through each vesting date.

Originally posted here:
Fate Therapeutics Reports New Employee Inducement Awards Under Nasdaq Listing Rule 5635(c)(4)

ROCKAWAY, N.J., Aug. 02, 2024 (GLOBE NEWSWIRE) -- electroCore, Inc. (the “Company”), (NASDAQ: ECOR), a commercial-stage bioelectronic medicine and wellness company, today announced that on August 1, 2024, Stephen Smith joined electroCore as the Company’s VP, Quality, Regulatory, and Compliance, and the Compensation Committee of electroCore’s Board of Directors granted 10,000 restricted stock units (“RSUs”) to Mr. Smith in connection with the commencement of his employment. The RSUs were granted as an inducement material to Mr. Smith’s commencement of employment pursuant to NASDAQ Listing Rule 5635(c)(4). 33% of the RSUs will vest on each of the first, second and third anniversaries of the date of grant, subject to Mr. Smith’s continued employment by the Company on the applicable vesting date.

Follow this link:
electroCore Announces Inducement Grant under NASDAQ Listing Rule 5635(c)(4)

NEW YORK, Aug. 02, 2024 (GLOBE NEWSWIRE) -- Tourmaline Bio, Inc. (Tourmaline) (NASDAQ: TRML), a late-stage clinical biotechnology company developing transformative medicines to dramatically improve the lives of patients with life-altering immune and inflammatory diseases, today presented a poster at the American Society of Preventive Cardiology (ASPC) Congress in Salt Lake City, Utah, detailing the rationale and design of the company’s TRANQUILITY Phase 2 study examining the potential of its lead candidate, TOUR006, to reduce high-sensitivity C-reactive protein (hs-CRP), a key biomarker of residual inflammatory cardiovascular risk, in patients with chronic kidney disease (CKD) and elevated hs-CRP.

See more here:
Tourmaline Bio Presents Phase 2 TRANQUILITY Study Design at American Society of Preventive Cardiology (ASPC) Congress 2024

Information regarding the total number of voting rights and total number of shares of the Company as of July 31, 2024

More here:
Information regarding the total number of voting rights and total number of shares of the Company as of July 31, 2024

/Not for distribution to U.S. news wire services or for dissemination in the United States/

Read more:
Digicann Ventures and 3Win Corp. Sign Binding LOI for Proposed RTO Transaction

Company announcement no. 6 – 24 2 August 2024

Read the original here:
NTG Nordic Transport Group acquires SCHMALZ+SCHÖN Holding GmbH

TORONTO, Aug. 02, 2024 (GLOBE NEWSWIRE) -- Avicanna Inc. (“Avicanna” or the “Company) (TSX: AVCN) (OTCQX: AVCNF) (FSE: 0NN) a biopharmaceutical company focused on the development, manufacturing, and commercialization of plant-derived cannabinoid-based products announces a change of auditors from Kingston Ross Pasnak LLP (“Former Auditor”) to Ramirez Jimenez International CPAs (“Successor Auditor”) effective August 2, 2024 until the next Annual General Meeting of Shareholders of the Company.

See the original post:
Avicanna Announces Changes of Auditors