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Canaan Adds Accomplished Executive and Scientist, Uwe Schoenbeck, Ph.D., Along with New Capital, to Bolster its Biopharma Investment Efforts

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Mercredi, avril 17, 2024
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MENLO PARK, Calif., April 17, 2024 /PRNewswire/ -- Canaan, a venture capital firm that invests in entrepreneurs with visionary ideas, announced the addition of Uwe Schoenbeck, Ph.D., to its healthcare investment team as a new Venture Partner. Dr. Schoenbeck's impressive career has spanned more than 25 years in the life science and healthcare industry, as well as academia, providing him with an exceptional global network among leading research institutions, biotechnology and biopharmaceutical companies, and venture firms. He is highly regarded for his contributions in enabling and translating emerging science into breakthrough therapies, reaching from scientific collaborations, licensing, and acquisition deals to venture investing. In joining Canaan's healthcare investment team, Dr. Schoenbeck will help drive new investments and company creation from Canaan XIII, the firm's latest fund, by bringing in deep scientific and pharmaceutical perspectives, while also serving as a valuable resource to companies across the firm's existing biopharma portfolio. To this end, he has already facilitated his first investment as a member of the team, leading Canaan's participation in the recently announced $132 million Series B financing for Alterome Therapeutics and being named a member of the company's board of directors.

Key Points: 
  • Most recently, Dr. Schoenbeck served as Senior Vice President and Chief Scientific Officer Emerging Science & Innovation (ES&I) in Pfizer's Worldwide Research, Development & Medical (WRDM) division.
  • In leading ES&I, he worked to harness external breakthrough science, assets, and technologies by leveraging a broad range of partnering vehicles.
  • "It is not often that we have the opportunity to add someone of Uwe's caliber and track record to the Canaan investment team.
  • In additional news, Canaan today reported that it has expanded the size of its biopharma investment funds with the addition of more than $100 million in new capital.

MNA: Unsafe Patient Care Conditions Prompt Brigham and Women's Hospital Nurses to Picket on International Workers' Day as a Federal Mediator is Called in and Management Refuses to Negotiate a Fair Contract

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Mercredi, avril 10, 2024
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BOSTON, April 10, 2024 /PRNewswire/ -- The registered nurses of Brigham and Women's Hospital, represented by the Massachusetts Nurses Association (MNA), will hold an informational picket on Wednesday, May 1 as a federal mediator joins negotiations that have stretched since last summer. Nurses will advocate during the picket on International Workers' Day for a fair contract that invests in nurses and better enables them to provide safe patient care.

Key Points: 
  • Nurses will advocate during the picket on International Workers' Day for a fair contract that invests in nurses and better enables them to provide safe patient care.
  • "Our informational picket will show the public how seriously concerned almost 4,000 Brigham nurses are about MGB failing to invest in our workforce and address unsafe staffing throughout the hospital."
  • Nurses can join when they are not working or on break and will advocate for safe patient care without disrupting hospital access.
  • Nurses have delivered a petition signed by more than 3,000 nurses demanding the option to change insurance plans during annual enrollment.

MediciNova Announces Abstract Regarding Results of a Clinical Trial of MN-166 (ibudilast) in Glioblastoma Accepted for Presentation at the 2024 American Society of Clinical Oncology Annual Meeting (2024 ASCO)

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Mercredi, avril 3, 2024
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LA JOLLA, Calif., April 02, 2024 (GLOBE NEWSWIRE) -- MediciNova, Inc., a biopharmaceutical company traded on the NASDAQ Global Market (NASDAQ:MNOV) and the Standard Market of the Tokyo Stock Exchange (Code Number: 4875), today announced that an abstract regarding results of a clinical trial of MN-166 (ibudilast) in glioblastoma (GBM) has been selected for an oral presentation at the American Society of Clinical Oncology (2024 ASCO) Annual Meeting to be held May 31 – June 4, 2024 in Chicago.

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  • LA JOLLA, Calif., April 02, 2024 (GLOBE NEWSWIRE) -- MediciNova, Inc., a biopharmaceutical company traded on the NASDAQ Global Market (NASDAQ:MNOV) and the Standard Market of the Tokyo Stock Exchange (Code Number: 4875), today announced that an abstract regarding results of a clinical trial of MN-166 (ibudilast) in glioblastoma (GBM) has been selected for an oral presentation at the American Society of Clinical Oncology (2024 ASCO) Annual Meeting to be held May 31 – June 4, 2024 in Chicago.
  • The oral presentation will be presented by one of the investigators of this clinical trial, Gilbert Youssef, M.D., Attending Physician at Harvard Medical School, Center for Neuro-Oncology at Dana-Farber Cancer Institute and Brigham and Women's Hospital.
  • The presentation details are as follows:

Cadenza Bio, Inc. Appoints Michael A. Panzara, MD, MPH, to its Board of Directors

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Jeudi, avril 4, 2024
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He also serves on the board of directors of Athira Pharma, Inc., a neurology-focused clinical-stage biopharmaceutical company.

Key Points: 
  • He also serves on the board of directors of Athira Pharma, Inc., a neurology-focused clinical-stage biopharmaceutical company.
  • "We are delighted to welcome Dr. Panzara to our board of directors," said Dr. Carol Curtis, chief executive officer of Cadenza Bio.
  • "His extensive experience in developing therapies for MS and other neurological disorders aligns perfectly with our mission at Cadenza Bio.
  • "I look forward to joining the board of directors at Cadenza Bio at such an exciting time in the growth of the company," said Dr. Panzara.

FIRST STUDY USING BIOMIMETIC AI DIGITAL TWINS AND MULTIOMICS IN GENETICS RESEARCH

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Vendredi, mars 29, 2024
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In addition to identifying pathogenic DNA variants the research also identified four VUSs potentially associated with the development of endometrial-related disorders.

Key Points: 
  • In addition to identifying pathogenic DNA variants the research also identified four VUSs potentially associated with the development of endometrial-related disorders.
  • "This landmark study demonstrated a way to combine omics and a digital twin ecosystem to understand the molecular mechanism of disease better.
  • In January, Life Sciences Review Magazine awarded RYLTI Top Biomimetic AI Platform of 2024 for its biomimetic AI digital twin ecosystem innovation, hailing the technology for opening new doors to discovery and accelerating the innovation process.
  • "The NAS has described the importance of using digital twins in biomedical research, which requires a toolset without limitations or bias for effective discovery and validation," said Joseph Glick, an award-winning biomimetic AI pioneer and Co-founder/Chief Innovation Officer of RYLTI.

Ibex Presents New Data from Multiple Studies Showcasing Accuracy of AI in Prostate, Breast and Gastric Cancer Diagnosis

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Jeudi, mars 21, 2024
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BOSTON, March 21, 2024 /PRNewswire/ -- Ibex Medical Analytics (Ibex), the leader in AI-powered cancer diagnostics, today announced excellent results across multiple clinical studies conducted with the University of Pittsburgh Medical Center (UPMC), Brigham and Women's Hospital, Champalimaud Foundation and Ohio State University (OSU). These studies, highlighting the value of Ibex's AI-powered cancer diagnostics solutions in both diagnostic quality and efficiency, will be presented next week at the United States and Canadian Academy of Pathology (USCAP) Annual Meeting.

Key Points: 
  • Brigham and Women's Hospital and Champalimaud Foundation research shows high accuracy levels of Galen Breast in identifying microinvasive carcinoma of the breast.
  • Ohio State University Wexner Medical Center studies show high accuracy for Galen Breast and Galen Gastric in detecting and distinguishing between different types of cancer and in identifying multiple important pathologies.
  • In addition, researchers from OSU Wexner Medical Center will present studies validating Galen Breast's performance in detecting different types of breast cancer.
  • Ibex will be showcasing these findings at the USCAP Annual Meeting taking place in Baltimore, Maryland, between March 23 to 28, at booth number 755.

Dr. Frank J. Veith Joins the Board of Directors of ViTAA Medical Solutions

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Jeudi, février 29, 2024
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ViTAA Medical Solutions, Inc., a leading innovator of precision vascular health designed to improve patient outcomes across the globe, is thrilled to announce the appointment of Frank J. Veith, M.D., a distinguished figure in the field of vascular surgery, to its Board of Directors.

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  • ViTAA Medical Solutions, Inc., a leading innovator of precision vascular health designed to improve patient outcomes across the globe, is thrilled to announce the appointment of Frank J. Veith, M.D., a distinguished figure in the field of vascular surgery, to its Board of Directors.
  • "We are honored to welcome Dr. Veith to our Board of Directors," said Mitchel Benovoy, CEO of ViTAA Medical Solutions.
  • Dr. Veith's addition to the Board underscores ViTAA's commitment to excellence and innovation in the development of medical technologies.
  • "I am honored and excited to join the ViTAA Board of Directors and contribute to their mission of transforming vascular care," said Dr. Veith.

Advancing Precision in Barrett's Esophagus and Dysplasia Diagnoses: WATS3D Study Demonstrates Exceptional Consensus Among Pathologists

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Mercredi, mars 6, 2024
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WATS3D Study Demonstrates Exceptional Consensus Among Pathologists.

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  • WATS3D Study Demonstrates Exceptional Consensus Among Pathologists.
  • This was a collaborative study among gastrointestinal pathologists who have an interest and expertise in Barrett's esophagus.
  • The pathologists were then asked to evaluate digital images from 60 WATS3D cases with BE.
  • "The significant variability among pathologists assessing Barrett's esophagus poses challenges for accurate diagnosis and treatment decisions, complicating patient care."

Cancer Immunotherapy Stocks - Tapping into Immune Systems for Next Generation Treatments

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Jeudi, février 15, 2024
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According to the American Association for Cancer Research "Cancer immunotherapeutics work by unleashing the power of a patient's immune system to fight cancer and, over the last decade, have emerged as one of the most exciting new approaches to cancer treatment."

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  • According to the American Association for Cancer Research "Cancer immunotherapeutics work by unleashing the power of a patient's immune system to fight cancer and, over the last decade, have emerged as one of the most exciting new approaches to cancer treatment."
  • Oncolytics Biotech® Inc. (NASDAQ: ONCY) (TSX: ONC) is developing pelareorep, a unique immunotherapy with the power to awaken the immune system and unlock its antitumor potential.
  • It is committed to delivering the power of T cells and to unlocking new avenues for patients in their fight against cancer.
  • Bristol-Myers Squibb and Fate Therapeutics are some of the other key patent filers in cancer immunotherapy."

Point Foundation Welcomes New Board Members to Advance LGBTQ Empowerment

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Jeudi, janvier 18, 2024
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LOS ANGELES, Jan. 18, 2024 /PRNewswire/ -- Point Foundation, the nation's leading scholarship-granting organization for LGBTQ college students, is thrilled to announce the appointment of new leaders to its boards.

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  • LOS ANGELES, Jan. 18, 2024 /PRNewswire/ -- Point Foundation, the nation's leading scholarship-granting organization for LGBTQ college students, is thrilled to announce the appointment of new leaders to its boards.
  • The new board members include:
    Carl Streed, Jr. – Associate Professor at the Boston University Chobanian & Avedisian School of Medicine.
  • Louis advocates for LGBTQ employees and improving the diversity, equity, and inclusion of KPMG as part of the LGBTQ employee resource group, pride@KPMG.
  • "As we navigate the political and social challenges to LGBTQ students seeking a post-secondary education in the years ahead of us, the insights and leadership of these new board members are essential to our mission of empowering LGBTQ students nationwide," said Jorge Valencia, executive director and CEO of Point Foundation.