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Almirall Licenses an Anti-IL-21 Monoclonal Antibody From Novo Nordisk to Develop It as a First-in-Class Agent in Dermatology

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Monday, February 19, 2024

Almirall S.A. (BME: ALM), a global pharmaceutical company dedicated to medical dermatology, announced today that it has entered into an exclusive license agreement with Novo Nordisk for rights to the IL-21 blocking monoclonal antibody NN-8828.

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  • Almirall S.A. (BME: ALM), a global pharmaceutical company dedicated to medical dermatology, announced today that it has entered into an exclusive license agreement with Novo Nordisk for rights to the IL-21 blocking monoclonal antibody NN-8828.
  • Under the agreement, Almirall obtains global rights to develop and commercialize this monoclonal antibody in certain fields, including immune inflammatory dermatological diseases.
  • Novo Nordisk will receive an upfront payment as well as additional development and commercial milestone payments and tiered royalties based upon future global sales.
  • NN-8828 is a first-in-class in dermatology, high affinity monoclonal antibody that targets the cytokine IL-21 and has been developed by Novo Nordisk up to Phase ll in non-dermatological indications.

FDA Approves First Treatment to Reduce Risk of Serious Heart Problems Specifically in Adults with Obesity or Overweight

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Friday, March 8, 2024

"This patient population has a higher risk of cardiovascular death, heart attack and stroke.

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  • "This patient population has a higher risk of cardiovascular death, heart attack and stroke.
  • Providing a treatment option that is proven to lower this cardiovascular risk is a major advance for public health."
  • Obesity or overweight affect approximately 70% of American adults.
  • Obesity and overweight are serious health issues that increase the risk for premature death and a variety of health problems, including heart attack and stroke.

Ginkgo Bioworks Reports Fourth Quarter and Full Year 2023 Financial Results

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Thursday, February 29, 2024

BOSTON, Feb. 29, 2024 /PRNewswire/ -- Ginkgo Bioworks Holdings, Inc. (NYSE: DNA, "Ginkgo"), which is building the leading platform for cell programming and biosecurity, today announced its results for the fourth quarter and year ended December 31, 2023. The update, including a webcast slide presentation and supplemental financial information, will be available at investors.ginkgobioworks.com.

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  • The update, including a webcast slide presentation and supplemental financial information, will be available at investors.ginkgobioworks.com .
  • "2023 was a breakout year for Ginkgo," said Jason Kelly, co-founder and CEO of Ginkgo.
  • As of December 31, 2023 Ginkgo has approximately $2.4 billion in aggregate revenue potential from downstream milestone payments alone in addition to royalties.
  • There was no material downstream value share revenue received in the fourth quarter of 2023.

Neomorph Announces Multi-Target Collaboration with Novo Nordisk to Discover Novel Molecular Glue Degraders for Cardiometabolic and Rare Diseases

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Monday, February 26, 2024

SAN DIEGO, Feb. 26, 2024 /PRNewswire/ -- Neomorph, Inc. today announced it has entered into a collaboration and licensing agreement with global healthcare company Novo Nordisk to discover, develop and commercialize molecular glue degraders.

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  • SAN DIEGO, Feb. 26, 2024 /PRNewswire/ -- Neomorph, Inc. today announced it has entered into a collaboration and licensing agreement with global healthcare company Novo Nordisk to discover, develop and commercialize molecular glue degraders.
  • "We are incredibly excited to partner with Novo Nordisk, a world-class healthcare company within diabetes, obesity and rare blood disorders," said Phil Chamberlain, DPhil, Co-Founder, President, and CEO of Neomorph.
  • "By combining Neomorph's proprietary glue discovery platform with Novo Nordisk's vast experience in cardiometabolic and rare diseases, we are well positioned to develop transformative treatments in these areas.
  • We are pleased to enter this research collaboration and eager to start the scientific work on the novel class of molecular glue degraders being pioneered by Neomorph," said Brian Vandahl, Senior Vice President of Global Research Technologies at Novo Nordisk.

Neomorph Announces Multi-Target Collaboration with Novo Nordisk to Discover Novel Molecular Glue Degraders for Cardiometabolic and Rare Diseases

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Monday, February 26, 2024

SAN DIEGO, Feb. 26, 2024 /PRNewswire/ -- Neomorph, Inc. today announced it has entered into a collaboration and licensing agreement with global healthcare company Novo Nordisk to discover, develop and commercialize molecular glue degraders.

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  • SAN DIEGO, Feb. 26, 2024 /PRNewswire/ -- Neomorph, Inc. today announced it has entered into a collaboration and licensing agreement with global healthcare company Novo Nordisk to discover, develop and commercialize molecular glue degraders.
  • "We are incredibly excited to partner with Novo Nordisk, a world-class healthcare company within diabetes, obesity and rare blood disorders," said Phil Chamberlain, DPhil, Co-Founder, President, and CEO of Neomorph.
  • "By combining Neomorph's proprietary glue discovery platform with Novo Nordisk's vast experience in cardiometabolic and rare diseases, we are well positioned to develop transformative treatments in these areas.
  • We are pleased to enter this research collaboration and eager to start the scientific work on the novel class of molecular glue degraders being pioneered by Neomorph," said Brian Vandahl, Senior Vice President of Global Research Technologies at Novo Nordisk.

Prothena Reports Fourth Quarter and Full Year 2023 Financial Results, and Provides Financial Guidance and Business Highlights

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Thursday, February 15, 2024

In addition, the Company provided 2024 financial guidance and business highlights.

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  • In addition, the Company provided 2024 financial guidance and business highlights.
  • “2023 was a year of strong progress for Prothena as we advanced our protein dysregulation portfolio and moved closer to becoming a fully integrated commercial company.
  • Total revenue for the fourth quarter and full year of 2023 included BMS collaboration revenue of $0.3 million and $91.3 million, respectively.
  • As of December 31, 2023, Prothena had $621.0 million in cash, cash equivalents and restricted cash, and no debt.

Acarix Strengthens U.S. Team with Three Key Advisors

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Thursday, February 15, 2024

NEW YORK, Feb. 15, 2024 /PRNewswire/ -- Acarix, a leader in advanced acoustic-based cardiac diagnostics, announces the appointment of three new advisors to its team.

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  • NEW YORK, Feb. 15, 2024 /PRNewswire/ -- Acarix, a leader in advanced acoustic-based cardiac diagnostics, announces the appointment of three new advisors to its team.
  • Acarix, a leader in advanced acoustic-based cardiac diagnostics, announces the appointment of three new advisors.
  • His clinical and business expertise will provide the Acarix team with a fresh new viewpoint of the U.S. market.
  • "I am pleased to welcome Mr. Nelson, Dr. Oza, and Mr. Braun to the Acarix team," stated Aamir Mahmood, President & CEO of Acarix.

ROSEN, A TOP RANKED LAW FIRM, Encourages Altimmune, Inc. Investors to Inquire About Securities Class Action Investigation – ALT

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Wednesday, February 14, 2024

WHAT TO DO NEXT: To join the prospective class action, go to https://rosenlegal.com/submit-form/?case_id=22535 or call Phillip Kim, Esq.

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  • WHAT TO DO NEXT: To join the prospective class action, go to https://rosenlegal.com/submit-form/?case_id=22535 or call Phillip Kim, Esq.
  • The Rosen Law Firm represents investors throughout the globe, concentrating its practice in securities class actions and shareholder derivative litigation.
  • Rosen Law Firm has achieved the largest ever securities class action settlement against a Chinese Company.
  • 1 by ISS Securities Class Action Services for number of securities class action settlements in 2017.

House Select Committee Tours Ginkgo Bioworks, Previews Biofab1, Ginkgo's New Integrated Data Generation Facility Set to Launch in 2025

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Tuesday, February 13, 2024

Ginkgo provided a tour of its expansive facility and discussed its unique position as a provider of services that facilitate applications of biotechnology in companies of all sizes across the economy.

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  • Ginkgo provided a tour of its expansive facility and discussed its unique position as a provider of services that facilitate applications of biotechnology in companies of all sizes across the economy.
  • Biofab1 is expected to begin operations early next year and aims to significantly increase Ginkgo's capacity to generate biological data.
  • Last summer, Ginkgo announced a strategic partnership with Google Cloud aimed at leveraging Ginkgo's Foundry and large biological data assets to develop new, state-of-the-art LLMs.
  • Ginkgo leadership shared with the visiting Committee its view that, like in other AI applications, leadership in the bioeconomy will necessitate leading in the development of these AI models.

Organizations Unite to Improve Brain Health

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Thursday, February 8, 2024

This initiative brings together leaders from some of the biggest organizations in America to create environments that promote brain health for employees, communities, and consumers as brain health conditions rise, including Alzheimer’s and dementia.

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  • This initiative brings together leaders from some of the biggest organizations in America to create environments that promote brain health for employees, communities, and consumers as brain health conditions rise, including Alzheimer’s and dementia.
  • Among other action items, the Collaborative is working with HERO Health and Mercer to develop a Brain Health Best Practices Scorecard.
  • “We are excited to be working alongside so many innovative organizations in the Collaborative to advance practices and programs in the workplace and throughout communities at large to help optimize brain health,” said Sarah Lenz Lock, Senior Vice President for Policy and Brain Health and Executive Director of the Global Council on Brain Health.
  • For more information about the Business Collaborative for Brain Health and the Brain Health Best Practices Scorecard, click here .