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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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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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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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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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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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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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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Aeterna Zentaris to Present at the Virtual Investor 2023 Companies to Watch Event
By Dr. Matthew Watson
Live video webcast on Thursday, January 19th at 3:00 PM ET
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Ceapro to Present at the Virtual Investor 2023 Companies to Watch Event
By Dr. Matthew Watson
Live video webcast on Wednesday, January 18th at 3:00 PM ET Live video webcast on Wednesday, January 18th at 3:00 PM ET
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Biomerica Appoints Mayo Clinic Gastroenterologist, Dr. Brian E. Lacy, to the Company’s Scientific Advisory Board
By Dr. Matthew Watson
IRVINE, Calif., Jan. 10, 2023 (GLOBE NEWSWIRE) -- Biomerica, Inc. (Nasdaq: BMRA) (the “Company”) appointed prominent physician and key opinion leader Brian E. Lacy, M.D., Ph.D., a board-certified gastroenterologist at Mayo Clinic, to its Scientific Advisory Board which is advising the Company on the commercialization of products based on the Biomerica InFoods® Technology platform, beginning with the InFoods® IBS product. InFoods® IBS is the first of its kind diagnostic guided therapy using science, diet and technology to identify patient specific foods, which when eliminated, help reduce the symptoms of Irritable Bowel Syndrome (IBS) without the use of drugs.
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Veru Announces Appointment of Dr. David D. Ho as Chairman of its Infectious Disease Scientific Advisory Board
By Dr. Matthew Watson
MIAMI. FL, Jan. 10, 2023 (GLOBE NEWSWIRE) -- Veru Inc. (NASDAQ: VERU), a biopharmaceutical company focused on developing novel medicines for COVID-19 and other viral ARDS-related diseases and for oncology, today announced the appointment of David D. Ho, M.D., a trailblazer of infectious disease viral research and therapeutic development, as Chairman of its Scientific Advisory Board (SAB).
Agenus to Participate at B Riley Securities’ 2023 Virtual Oncology Conference
By Dr. Matthew Watson
LEXINGTON, Mass., Jan. 10, 2023 (GLOBE NEWSWIRE) -- Agenus (NASDAQ: AGEN), an immuno-oncology company with a broad pipeline targeting cancer and infectious disease, today announced that Dr. Garo Armen, Chairman and CEO of Agenus, and Dr. Steven O’Day, Chief Medical Officer, will participate in a virtual fireside chat at the B Riley Securities’ 2023 Virtual Oncology Conference on Wednesday, January 18th at 11:30am ET.
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Motus GI Announces Exploration of Strategic Alternatives to Enhance Shareholder Value and Announces Restructuring Plan
By Dr. Matthew Watson
FORT LAUDERDALE, Fla., Jan. 10, 2023 (GLOBE NEWSWIRE) -- Motus GI Holdings, Inc., (NASDAQ: MOTS) (“Motus GI” or the “Company”), a medical technology company providing endoscopy solutions that improve clinical outcomes and enhance the cost-efficiency associated with the diagnosis and management of gastrointestinal conditions, announced today it has initiated a process to explore a range of strategic and financing alternatives focused on maximizing stockholder value and accelerating commercialization of the Pure-Vu System. As part of this process, the Company has engaged Lake Street Capital Markets LLC to act as an advisor to the Company in this process.
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Israel-Based Clearmind Medicine Successfully Completes Production of CMND-100 Drug Candidate for Clinical Trial
By Dr. Matthew Watson
Tel Aviv, Israel / Vancouver, Canada, Jan. 10, 2023 (GLOBE NEWSWIRE) -- Clearmind Medicine Inc. (Nasdaq: CMND) (CSE: CMND) (FSE: CWY) (“Clearmind” or the "company"), a biotech company focused on discovery and development of novel psychedelic-derived therapeutics to solve major undertreated health problems, announced that it has successfully manufactured batches of its drug candidate, MEAI-based molecule CMND-100, for use in its first in-human clinical trial.
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Journey Medical Corporation Completes Enrollment in Phase 3 Clinical Trials Evaluating DFD-29 (Minocycline Modified Release Capsules 40 mg) for the…
By Dr. Matthew Watson
Topline data expected in the first half of 2023 Topline data expected in the first half of 2023
Palisade Bio Further Strengthens Balance Sheet with Early Exercise of Warrants Resulting in Cash Proceeds of $4.9 Million
By Dr. Matthew Watson
Proceeds expected to extend cash runway to fund operations into the second half of 2024
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Altamira Therapeutics to Present at 2nd Annual mRNA-Based Therapeutics Summit Europe Conference January 24th to 26th
By Dr. Matthew Watson
Hamilton, Bermuda, Jan. 10, 2023 (GLOBE NEWSWIRE) -- Altamira Therapeutics Ltd. (NASDAQ:CYTO), a company dedicated to developing therapeutics that address important unmet medical needs, today announced that it will be presenting at the 2nd Annual mRNA-Based Therapeutics Summit Europe Conference in Berlin, Germany, which will be held January 24-26, 2023.
Adaptive Research Expands Clinical Programs and Appoints Perminder Bhatia, M.D. as Head of Neurology
By Dr. Matthew Watson
SAN FRANCISCO, Jan. 10, 2023 (GLOBE NEWSWIRE) -- Adaptive Research, an integrated clinical trial site organization with a unique purpose to democratize clinical trials by integrating community physicians into the clinical trial process, today announced that Perminder Bhatia, M.D. has been appointed as Head of Neurology reporting to the Chief Medical Officer.
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