Oragenics, Inc. Provides Update on its Drug Intended to Treat Concussion and Non-Compliance with NYSE American Continued Listing Standards
By Dr. Matthew Watson
SARASOTA, Fla., Aug. 16, 2024 (GLOBE NEWSWIRE) -- Oragenics, Inc. (NYSE American: OGEN) ("the Company"), a company focused on developing unique, intranasal pharmaceuticals for the treatment of neurological disorders, today announced recent and key 2024 business progress. The Company continues to execute its business strategy to develop and advance its lead candidate, ONP-002, for the treatment of concussion. Phase 2 human trials are being planned with anticipation of starting in the fourth quarter of this year.
Bavarian Nordic Provides Statement on Mpox Vaccine Supply and Collaboration with African and Global Stakeholders
By Dr. Matthew Watson
COPENHAGEN, Denmark, August 17, 2024 – Bavarian Nordic A/S (OMX: BAVA) provides an update on plans for securing supply of vaccines to tackle the current mpox outbreak that the Africa Centers for Disease Control and Prevention (Africa CDC) declared as a Public Health Emergency of Continental Security (PHECS) on August 13, 2024 followed by the World Health Organization (WHO) that declared mpox as a Public Health Emergency of International Concern (PHEIC) on August 14, 2024.
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BioSenic S.A.: Transparency notification received from ABO Infinium Americas OpCo LTD.
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Burning Rock Biotech Limited Announces Expected Delisting of American Depositary Shares
By Dr. Matthew Watson
GUANGZHOU, China, Aug. 19, 2024 (GLOBE NEWSWIRE) -- Burning Rock Biotech Limited (the “Company” or “Burning Rock”) announces that, on August 19, 2024, it intends to submit requests (a) to the London Stock Exchange (the “LSE”), to cancel the admission to trading on the Main Market of its American Depositary Shares representing the class A ordinary shares of the Company (the “ADSs”), and (b) to the UK Financial Conduct Authority, to cancel the listing of the ADSs on the Official List.
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iPSCs Manufacturing for Cell-Based Therapies: A Market Analysis of Cell Types, Therapeutic Applications, Ma… – WhaTech
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First Successful Paediatric Allogeneic Bone Marrow Transplant In Bengaluru; Know All About The Procedure – Onlymyhealth
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CENTOGENE Publication in Brain Journal Reveals 15% of Parkinson’s Disease Cases Are Linked to Genetic Factors
By Dr. Matthew Watson
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.”
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FDA Grants Orphan Drug Designation to Cellectis’ CLLS52 (alemtuzumab) For ALL Treatment
By Dr. Matthew Watson
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).
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Supernus Resubmits NDA for SPN-830 Apomorphine Infusion Device
By Dr. Matthew Watson
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).
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PolyPid Announces Private Placement for Up to $14 Million in Gross Proceeds
By Dr. Matthew Watson
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
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Adverum Biotechnologies to Participate in the H.C. Wainwright 4th Annual Ophthalmology Virtual Conference
By Dr. Matthew Watson
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.
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Madrigal Pharmaceuticals Appoints Shannon Kelley as General Counsel
By Dr. Matthew Watson
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.
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Arch Biopartners’ Cilastatin Drug Candidate to Participate in the PONTIAC Phase II Trial Targeting Acute Kidney Injury Caused by Drug Toxins
By Dr. Matthew Watson
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.
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23andMe Special Committee responds to CEO’s take-private proposal
By Dr. Matthew Watson
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:
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Harvard Bioscience Schedules Second Quarter 2024 Earnings Conference Call for August 8, 2024 at 10:00 AM ET
By Dr. Matthew Watson
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.
MediWound to Report Second Quarter 2024 Financial Results
By Dr. Matthew Watson
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
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Vaxart to Host Second Quarter 2024 Business Update and Financial Results Conference Call on August 8
By Dr. Matthew Watson
Conference call to begin at 4:30 p.m. ET
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Optinose Announces Reporting Date for Second Quarter 2024 Financial Results
By Dr. Matthew Watson
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
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Ocugen, Inc. Announces Closing of $35 Million Public Offering of Common Stock
By Dr. Matthew Watson
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.
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Fate Therapeutics Reports New Employee Inducement Awards Under Nasdaq Listing Rule 5635(c)(4)
By Dr. Matthew Watson
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.
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