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FibroGen Appoints Deyaa Adib, M.D. as Chief Medical Officer

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월요일, 3월 11, 2024

SAN FRANCISCO, March 11, 2024 (GLOBE NEWSWIRE) -- FibroGen, Inc. (NASDAQ: FGEN) today announced the appointment of Deyaa Adib, M.D., an executive leader with almost three decades of oncology development experience, as Senior Vice President & Chief Medical Officer to oversee all global clinical development activities.

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  • SAN FRANCISCO, March 11, 2024 (GLOBE NEWSWIRE) -- FibroGen, Inc. (NASDAQ: FGEN) today announced the appointment of Deyaa Adib, M.D., an executive leader with almost three decades of oncology development experience, as Senior Vice President & Chief Medical Officer to oversee all global clinical development activities.
  • “Deyaa’s leadership and expertise in oncology research and clinical development, particularly in bringing oncology therapeutics to market, will be key to accelerating our oncology pipeline and bringing novel cancer therapies to patients in need,” said Thane Wettig, Chief Executive Officer of FibroGen.
  • “We will benefit immensely from Deyaa’s broad and deep experience in oncology drug development, including his experiences in both pancreatic and prostate cancers.”
    “I am excited to join FibroGen and lead the clinical development organization at this important time for our company,” commented Deyaa Adib, M.D., Chief Medical Officer of FibroGen.
  • Prior to joining FibroGen, he was the Chief Medical Officer of Triumvira Immunologics Inc. where he led the transition of two novel cell therapy programs into clinical development.

Profound Medical Announces Fourth Quarter and Full Year 2023 Financial Results

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목요일, 3월 7, 2024

TORONTO, March 07, 2024 (GLOBE NEWSWIRE) -- Profound Medical Corp. (NASDAQ:PROF; TSX:PRN) (“Profound” or the “Company”), a commercial-stage medical device company that develops and markets customizable, incision-free therapies for the ablation of diseased tissue, today reported financial results for the fourth quarter and full year ended December 31, 2023.

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  • TORONTO, March 07, 2024 (GLOBE NEWSWIRE) -- Profound Medical Corp. (NASDAQ:PROF; TSX:PRN) (“Profound” or the “Company”), a commercial-stage medical device company that develops and markets customizable, incision-free therapies for the ablation of diseased tissue, today reported financial results for the fourth quarter and full year ended December 31, 2023.
  • Fourth quarter 2023 revenue increased 60% from approximately $1.3 million in the same three-month period a year ago.
  • G&A expenses for the 2023 fourth quarter increased by 41% to approximately $3.0 million, compared with approximately $2.1 million in the same period in 2022.
  • Fourth quarter 2023 S&D expenses increased by 74% to approximately $2.9 million, compared with $1.7 million in the fourth quarter of 2022.

Curium Announces First Commercial Doses in Italy of PYLCLARI® – An Innovative 18F-PSMA PET Tracer Indicated in Patients With Prostate Cancer

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목요일, 3월 7, 2024

PARIS, March 07, 2024 (GLOBE NEWSWIRE) -- Curium, a world leader in nuclear medicine, announced today that the first commercial doses of PYLCLARI® have been sold in Italy.

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  • PARIS, March 07, 2024 (GLOBE NEWSWIRE) -- Curium, a world leader in nuclear medicine, announced today that the first commercial doses of PYLCLARI® have been sold in Italy.
  • Today’s announcement follows the decision in July 2023 by the European Commission granting marketing authorization for PYLCLARI® in the European Union.
  • On 3rd February 2024 The Italian Medicines Agency (Agenzia Italiana del Farmaco) published the decision for PYLCLARI® in Italy.
  • The European rights were licensed by Curium from Progenics, a Lantheus company, in 2018.

BriaCell Receives and Executes Letter of Intent to Advance Clinical Development of Breast and Prostate Cancer Immunotherapies

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목요일, 3월 7, 2024

Agreement with a leading cancer treatment group to advance the clinical development of Bria-OTS+ (breast cancer) and Bria-PROS+ (prostate cancer), BriaCell’s novel off-the-shelf personalized cancer vaccines, marks a major milestone for BriaCell

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  • Agreement with a leading cancer treatment group to advance the clinical development of Bria-OTS+ (breast cancer) and Bria-PROS+ (prostate cancer), BriaCell’s novel off-the-shelf personalized cancer vaccines, marks a major milestone for BriaCell
    PHILADELPHIA and VANCOUVER, British Columbia, March 07, 2024 (GLOBE NEWSWIRE) --  BriaCell Therapeutics Corp. (Nasdaq: BCTX, BCTXW) (TSX: BCT) (“BriaCell” or the “Company”), a clinical-stage biotechnology company that develops novel immunotherapies to transform cancer care, announces that it has received and executed a letter of intent with Paula Pohlmann, MD, MSc, PhD, Associate Professor, Department of Investigational Cancer Therapeutics and Breast Medical Oncology, Division of Cancer Medicine, The University of Texas MD Anderson Cancer Center, Houston, TX to advance the clinical development of Bria-OTS+ and Bria-PROS+, BriaCell’s personalized off-the-shelf cellular cancer vaccines in advanced breast cancer and prostate cancer, respectively.
  • “We are ecstatic about working with the team led by Dr. Pohlmann,” stated Dr. Williams, BriaCell’s President & CEO.
  • “We strongly believe in the therapeutic potential of our novel personalized next-generation vaccine platform and this agreement will be invaluable to us as we advance the clinical development of our off-the-shelf therapies to those cancer patients with persistent unmet medical needs.”
    “Through this agreement, we expect to further our understanding of our novel immunotherapy’s mechanism of action and its use in breast and prostate cancer patients,” stated Dr. Giuseppe Del Priore, BriaCell’s CMO.
  • “Our shared goal is to improve the survival and quality of life in cancer patients who are fighting a disease with a poor prognosis and a short life expectancy.”

Oncternal Therapeutics Provides Business Update and Announces Fourth Quarter and Full Year 2023 Financial Results

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목요일, 3월 7, 2024

Our grant revenue was $0.3 million for the fourth quarter ended December 31, 2023 and was $0.8 million for the full year 2023.

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  • Our grant revenue was $0.3 million for the fourth quarter ended December 31, 2023 and was $0.8 million for the full year 2023.
  • Our total operating expenses for the fourth quarter ended December 31, 2023 were $9.9 million, including $2.2 million in non-cash stock-based compensation expense.
  • Research and development expenses for the quarter totaled $6.7 million, and general and administrative expenses for the quarter totaled $3.3 million.
  • We believe these funds will be sufficient to fund our operations into the first quarter of 2025.

Foghorn Therapeutics Provides Financial Update for 2023 and 2024 Strategic Outlook

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목요일, 3월 7, 2024

“In 2023 we initiated a combination study with FHD-286 in AML, with data anticipated in the second half of 2024.

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  • “In 2023 we initiated a combination study with FHD-286 in AML, with data anticipated in the second half of 2024.
  • The IND is planned for the second quarter of 2024, with an initial focus in non-small cell lung cancer.
  • The Company is conducting preclinical work to further explore the opportunity and expects data in the second quarter of 2024.
  • Foghorn is presenting new preclinical data for its CBP and EP300 selective degrader programs at the 2024 AACR Annual Meeting, April 5-10, 2024.

AB Science provides a summary of the live webcast held on March 4, 2024 giving an update on AB Science development

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목요일, 3월 7, 2024

SUMMARY OF THE WEBCAST HELD ON MARCH 4, 2024 PROVIDING AN UPDATE ON AB SCIENCE DEVELOPMENT

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  • SUMMARY OF THE WEBCAST HELD ON MARCH 4, 2024 PROVIDING AN UPDATE ON AB SCIENCE DEVELOPMENT
    AB Science SA (Euronext - FR0010557264 - AB) is providing a summary of the live webcast held on March 4, 2024, giving an update on AB Science development.
  • Regarding Health Canada, a Notice of Deficiency-Withdrawal (NOD/w) has been issued and AB Science intends to submit a Request for Reconsideration.
  • Based on the supporting arguments and counterarguments outlined above, AB Science intends to submit a Request for Reconsideration.
  • AB Science will be free to continue the development of masitinib in SCD based on phase 2 data with biomarkers.

23andMe Launches New Genetic Reports on Common Forms of Cancer

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수요일, 3월 6, 2024

The reports are based on statistical models known as polygenic risk scores (PRS), developed by 23andMe through its proprietary research database.

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  • The reports are based on statistical models known as polygenic risk scores (PRS), developed by 23andMe through its proprietary research database.
  • Availability of the breast cancer and prostate cancer PRS reports is based on self-reported birth sex.
  • The PRS models on which the new 23andMe reports are based were developed using the 23andMe database, and further validated using an external database.
  • To learn more about the new 23andMe PRS reports on cancer, and becoming a 23andMe+ Premium member, visit https://www.23andme.com/membership/ .

Increasing Incidence of Pancreatic Cancer Leading to a $6.85 Billion Dollar Market Size for New Treatments

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화요일, 3월 5, 2024

Thus, an increase in the geriatric population is one factor driving the pancreatic cancer treatment market growth.

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  • Thus, an increase in the geriatric population is one factor driving the pancreatic cancer treatment market growth.
  • The incidence is significantly higher in the geriatric population above 65 years of age compared to other types of cancers.
  • A report from Fortune Business Insights said that: “the pancreatic cancer treatment market size is projected to grow to USD 6.85 billion by 2029, exhibiting a CAGR of 15.7% during 2022-2029.
  • Companies engaged in manufacturing cancer drugs have increased their focus on R&D activities to develop new drugs for pancreatic cancer treatment.

Osmol Therapeutics Appoints Ron Weitzman, M.D., as Interim Chief Medical Officer

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월요일, 3월 4, 2024

NEW HAVEN, Conn., March 04, 2024 (GLOBE NEWSWIRE) -- Osmol Therapeutics, a privately held clinical-stage biopharmaceutical company focused on developing preventative treatments for chemotherapy-induced peripheral neuropathy (CIPN) and chemotherapy-induced cognitive impairment (CICI), today announced that it has appointed Ron Weitzman, M.D., as interim Chief Medical Officer, replacing Arthur DeCillis, M.D., who is joining Osmol’s Scientific Advisory Board.

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  • NEW HAVEN, Conn., March 04, 2024 (GLOBE NEWSWIRE) -- Osmol Therapeutics, a privately held clinical-stage biopharmaceutical company focused on developing preventative treatments for chemotherapy-induced peripheral neuropathy (CIPN) and chemotherapy-induced cognitive impairment (CICI), today announced that it has appointed Ron Weitzman, M.D., as interim Chief Medical Officer, replacing Arthur DeCillis, M.D., who is joining Osmol’s Scientific Advisory Board.
  • “We are pleased to welcome Ron, with his significant oncology drug development expertise, to the Osmol team,” said Bob Linke, MBA, President and CEO of Osmol Therapeutics.
  • Ron Weitzman, M.D., has held leadership roles at various global biopharmaceutical companies, including Tango Therapeutics, Exelixis, Genentech and Novartis.
  • Most recently he served as Chief Medical Officer at Tango Therapeutics, where he oversaw development of multiple oncology drugs, including three Investigational New Drug (IND) applications, while leading the clinical and clinical operations teams.