AC Immune Partner Life Molecular Imaging Initiates Phase 3 Study of Tau PET Diagnostic PI-2620 for Alzheimer’s Disease
By Dr. Matthew Watson
AC Immune Partner Life Molecular Imaging Initiates Phase 3 Study of Tau PET Diagnostic PI-2620 for Alzheimer’s Disease
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AC Immune Partner Life Molecular Imaging Initiates Phase 3 Study of Tau PET Diagnostic PI-2620 for Alzheimer’s Disease
SciSparc Receives Approval to Conduct its Clinical Trial in Children with Autism Spectrum Disorder at the Soroka Medical Center
By Dr. Matthew Watson
The Company has already secured approvals from Ethics Committee and Israeli Ministry of Health for the Company's study with its proprietary SCI-210 treatment
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SciSparc Receives Approval to Conduct its Clinical Trial in Children with Autism Spectrum Disorder at the Soroka Medical Center
Arch Therapeutics Announces Formation of Medical Advisory Board to Advance Commercialization of AC5® Advanced Wound System
By Dr. Matthew Watson
Wound care professionals across multiple specialties to support strategic alignment of patient, payor, and provider goals Wound care professionals across multiple specialties to support strategic alignment of patient, payor, and provider goals
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OpGen Provides Preliminary Unaudited Revenue for FY 2022 and Business Update
By Dr. Matthew Watson
ROCKVILLE, Md., Jan. 18, 2023 (GLOBE NEWSWIRE) -- OpGen, Inc. (Nasdaq: OPGN, “OpGen” or “the Company”), a precision medicine company harnessing the power of molecular diagnostics and bioinformatics to help combat infectious disease, today announced preliminary unaudited revenue for 2022. Preliminary revenue for full year 2022 was approximately $2.7 million, which falls within the most recent guidance range the Company had provided in its Q3 earnings call. The year-end cash position as of December 31, 2022 amounted to approximately $7.4 million. On January 11, 2023, the Company successfully closed a public offering of securities raising gross proceeds of $7.5 million and net proceeds of approximately $6.8 million after deduction of placement agent commission and transaction related expenses.
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OpGen Provides Preliminary Unaudited Revenue for FY 2022 and Business Update
European Commission Grants Orphan Drug Designation for aTyr Pharma’s Efzofitimod for Treatment of Sarcoidosis
By Dr. Matthew Watson
Global pivotal Phase 3 EFZO-FIT™ study in pulmonary sarcoidosis launched in Europe Global pivotal Phase 3 EFZO-FIT™ study in pulmonary sarcoidosis launched in Europe
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European Commission Grants Orphan Drug Designation for aTyr Pharma’s Efzofitimod for Treatment of Sarcoidosis
Novan to Present at the Virtual Investor 2023 Companies to Watch Event
By Dr. Matthew Watson
Live video webcast on Thursday, January 19th at 12:00 PM ET Live video webcast on Thursday, January 19th at 12:00 PM ET
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Hinge Bio Expands Senior Management Team to Drive GEM-DIMER™ Programs to Clinical Development
By Dr. Matthew Watson
Barry Selick, Ph.D., successful biopharmaceutical scientist, senior executive and entrepreneur, appointed Chief Executive Officer
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Hinge Bio Expands Senior Management Team to Drive GEM-DIMER™ Programs to Clinical Development
ORYZON Announces First Patient In in NET, a Collaborative Phase II Basket Study With Iadademstat in R/R Patients With Neuroendocrine Carcinomas
By Dr. Matthew Watson
MADRID, Spain and BOSTON, Jan. 18, 2023 (GLOBE NEWSWIRE) -- Oryzon Genomics, S.A. (ISIN Code: ES0167733015, ORY), a clinical-stage biopharmaceutical company leveraging epigenetics to develop therapies in diseases with strong unmet medical need, announced today the enrollment of the first patient in a Phase II collaborative study with iadademstat in patients with relapsed/refractory high grade neuroendocrine carcinomas (NEC). This trial is conducted under a collaborative clinical research agreement entered between Oryzon and the Fox Chase Cancer Center (FCCC), under which FCCC will be conducting different collaborative combination clinical trials with iadademstat, with Oryzon providing funding, the drug and technical expertise.
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ORYZON Announces First Patient In in NET, a Collaborative Phase II Basket Study With Iadademstat in R/R Patients With Neuroendocrine Carcinomas
PharmaTher Holdings Submits for FDA Orphan Drug Designation for Ketamine to Treat Rett Syndrome
By Dr. Matthew Watson
TORONTO, Jan. 18, 2023 (GLOBE NEWSWIRE) -- PharmaTher Holdings Ltd. (the “Company” or “PharmaTher”) (OTCQB: PHRRF) (CSE: PHRM), a leader in specialty ketamine pharmaceuticals, is pleased to announce that it has applied with the U.S. Food and Drug Administration (“FDA”) to receive Orphan Drug Designation (“ODD”) for ketamine to treat Rett Syndrome, a rare genetic neurological disorder. Ketamine has been subject to a Phase 2 clinical trial (NCT03633058) for Rett syndrome. Unpublished results from this study will be evaluated to support a potential Phase 3 clinical study and FDA agreement on a regulatory plan for approval which the Company may pursue.
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PharmaTher Holdings Submits for FDA Orphan Drug Designation for Ketamine to Treat Rett Syndrome
Anti-Cancer Potential of Rencofilstat Expanded with Results from Preclinical Multiple Myeloma Studies
By Dr. Matthew Watson
- Synergistic activity demonstrated with rencofilstat in combination with first line multiple myeloma drug, bortezomib -
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Anti-Cancer Potential of Rencofilstat Expanded with Results from Preclinical Multiple Myeloma Studies
Chalice Brands Announces New Appointment to Board of Directors
By Dr. Matthew Watson
PORTLAND, Ore., Jan. 18, 2023 (GLOBE NEWSWIRE) -- Chalice Brands Ltd. (CSE: CHAL) (OTCQB: CHALF) (the “Company” or “Chalice Brands”), a premier consumer-driven cannabis company specializing in retail, production, processing, wholesale, and distribution, is pleased to announce that it has appointed Gary Zipfel to the Company’s Board of Directors (the “Board”), effective immediately. The Company has also appointed William Simpson as an Advisor to the Board of Chalice Brands.
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HUTCHMED Announces Agreement with NHSA for Inclusion of ORPATHYS® in the National Reimbursement Drug List in China
By Dr. Matthew Watson
HONG KONG and SHANGHAI and FLORHAM PARK, N.J., Jan. 18, 2023 (GLOBE NEWSWIRE) -- HUTCHMED (China) Limited (“HUTCHMED”) (Nasdaq/AIM: HCM; HKEX:13) today announces, following negotiations with the China National Healthcare Security Administration (“NHSA”), ORPATHYS® (savolitinib) has been included in the updated National Reimbursement Drug List (“NRDL”) for the treatment of locally advanced or metastatic non-small cell lung cancer (“NSCLC”) adult patients with MET exon 14-skipping alterations who have progressed after or unable to tolerate platinum-based chemotherapy. The updated NRDL will take effect from March 1, 2023.
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HUTCHMED Announces Agreement with NHSA for Inclusion of ORPATHYS® in the National Reimbursement Drug List in China
Medigene Receives $3 Million Milestone Payment from 2seventy bio
By Dr. Matthew Watson
MARTINSRIED, Germany and MUNICH, Germany, Jan. 18, 2023 (GLOBE NEWSWIRE) -- Martinsried -- Medigene AG (Medigene, FSE: MDG1, Prime Standard), an immuno-oncology company focused on the development of differentiated, best-in-class T Cell Receptor engineered T cell (TCR-T) therapies, today announced that it has received a $3 million milestone payment from its partner 2seventy bio as part of its T cell receptor agreement in cancer immunotherapy, and which may lead to further potential milestone payments in the future. This payment follows the strategic alliance between 2seventy bio (Nasdaq: TSVT), and JW Therapeutics (HKEX: 2126), with the initial focus on the development of 2seventy bio’s MAGE-A4 program which employs a highly potent TCR discovered in collaboration with Medigene’s proprietary end-to-end technology platform.
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Medigene Receives $3 Million Milestone Payment from 2seventy bio
Eascra Biotech Selected as Finalist for 2023 SXSW Pitch
By Dr. Matthew Watson
Eascra to showcase Janus Base Nanomaterials (JBNs) in the Innovation category Eascra to showcase Janus Base Nanomaterials (JBNs) in the Innovation category
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VIRBAC: Annual revenue growth of +9.6% at comparable exchange rates and scope (+14.3% at real rates), driven by exceptional business activity in the…
By Dr. Matthew Watson
1 Growth at constant exchange rates and scope corresponds to organic growth of sales, excluding exchange rate variations, by calculating the indicator for the financial year in question and the indicator for the previous financial year on the basis of identical exchange rates (the exchange rate used is the previous financial year’s), and excluding change in scope, by calculating the indicator for the financial year in question on the basis of the scope of consolidation for the previous financial year.
Trethera Announces Appointment of R. Boyd Quinnell to Board of Directors
By Dr. Matthew Watson
LOS ANGELES, Jan. 18, 2023 (GLOBE NEWSWIRE) -- Trethera Corporation (“Trethera”), a clinical-stage biopharmaceutical company committed to developing novel drugs targeting nucleotide metabolism for the treatment of cancer and autoimmune diseases, announced today the appointment of Boyd Quinnell, CPA, MBA, to the Trethera Board of Directors as an independent director. A veteran healthcare executive with over 30 years of experience in executive and financial leadership, Mr. Quinnell will also chair the Board’s Audit Committee.
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Trethera Announces Appointment of R. Boyd Quinnell to Board of Directors
NexImmune Announces Publication in Frontiers in Medicine Highlighting the Company’s AIM Platform to Treat Viral Diseases
By Dr. Matthew Watson
GAITHERSBURG, Md., Jan. 18, 2023 (GLOBE NEWSWIRE) -- NexImmune, Inc. (Nasdaq: NEXI), a biotechnology company developing a novel approach to immunotherapy designed to orchestrate a targeted immune response by directing the function of antigen-specific T cells, today announced the publication of an article highlighting the Company’s AIM platform as a new immunotherapy approach for viral diseases in Frontiers in Medicine. The article, titled “AIM Platform: A New Immunotherapy Approach for Viral Diseases,” focuses on the ability of AIM nanoparticles, which direct T cell response by mimicking the dendritic cell function, to consistently expand T cell populations with effector memory, central memory and self-renewing stem like memory phenotype directed at peptide-antigens from Epstein-Barr virus (EBV), human T-lymphotropic virus type 1 (HTLV-1) and human papillomavirus (HPV). Furthermore, T cells generated with the AIM platform are highly polyfunctional and display substantial in vitro cytotoxic activity against respective targeted antigens.
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NexImmune Announces Publication in Frontiers in Medicine Highlighting the Company’s AIM Platform to Treat Viral Diseases
Bellerophon Therapeutics Announces Completion of Enrollment in Phase 3 REBUILD Study for INOpulse® in Fibrotic Interstitial Lung Disease
By Dr. Matthew Watson
Enrollment concludes earlier than anticipated; pivotal top-line data now expected mid-2023 Enrollment concludes earlier than anticipated; pivotal top-line data now expected mid-2023
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Bellerophon Therapeutics Announces Completion of Enrollment in Phase 3 REBUILD Study for INOpulse® in Fibrotic Interstitial Lung Disease
Neuronetics Reports Inducement Grant Under Nasdaq Listing Rule 5635(c)(4)
By Dr. Matthew Watson
MALVERN, Pa., Jan. 18, 2023 (GLOBE NEWSWIRE) -- Neuronetics, Inc. (NASDAQ: STIM), a commercial stage medical technology company focused on designing, developing, and marketing products that improve the quality of life for patients who suffer from neurohealth disorders, today announced the granting of inducement awards to three new non-executive employees. In accordance with NASDAQ Listing Rule 5635(c)(4), the award was approved by Neuronetics’ Compensation Committee and made as a material inducement to each employee's entry into employment with the Company.
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Neuronetics Reports Inducement Grant Under Nasdaq Listing Rule 5635(c)(4)
Gritstone bio to Participate in Upcoming Investor Conferences
By Dr. Matthew Watson
EMERYVILLE, Calif., Jan. 18, 2023 (GLOBE NEWSWIRE) -- Gritstone bio, Inc. (Nasdaq: GRTS), a clinical-stage biotechnology company working to develop the world’s most potent vaccines, today announced that management will participate in the following investor conferences.
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