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CytoSorbents Highlights Upcoming Presentations at EACTS 2023: Focus on Antithrombotic Removal including the 2nd Analysis of the International STAR Registry

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Wednesday, September 27, 2023

The International STAR Registry captures high fidelity data on real-world clinical use and associated clinical outcomes using CytoSorb® for antithrombotic drug removal (ATR) in the acute hospital setting.

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  • The International STAR Registry captures high fidelity data on real-world clinical use and associated clinical outcomes using CytoSorb® for antithrombotic drug removal (ATR) in the acute hospital setting.
  • The STAR Registry, not to be confused with the completed U.S. and Canada STAR-T pivotal trial, is enrolling ahead of internal projections with plans for ongoing presentations at large, international conferences.
  • The first registry analysis entitled, “ Insights from the International Safe and Timely Antithrombotic Removal (STAR) Registry ” was presented at the EuroPCR conference in May 2023, the largest interventional cardiology conference in the E.U., attracting 11,500+ participants this year.
  • It also includes, for the first time, data on patients being treated with CytoSorb to reduce seven different antithrombotic medications.

Oxford BioTherapeutics to Participate in Panel Discussion at Boehringer Ingelheim’s Upcoming Transforming Science Day: Europe

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Tuesday, September 19, 2023

Oxford, UK, San Jose, Calif., 19th September 2023 - Oxford BioTherapeutics (OBT), a clinical stage oncology company with a pipeline of immuno-oncology and antibody-drug conjugate (ADC)-based therapies, announces that its Chief Executive Officer, Christian Rohlff, will participate in the panel discussion titled “It takes a village: A holistic approach to external innovation” at Boehringer Ingelheim’s upcoming Transforming Science Day: Europe.

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  • Oxford, UK, San Jose, Calif., 19th September 2023 - Oxford BioTherapeutics (OBT), a clinical stage oncology company with a pipeline of immuno-oncology and antibody-drug conjugate (ADC)-based therapies, announces that its Chief Executive Officer, Christian Rohlff, will participate in the panel discussion titled “It takes a village: A holistic approach to external innovation” at Boehringer Ingelheim’s upcoming Transforming Science Day: Europe.
  • The panel discussion will take place on 2 October 2023 at 13:15 British Summer Time (BST) in London.
  • Transforming Science Day is an event developed and funded by Boehringer Ingelheim.
  • The Transforming Science Day: Europe event will be hosted at The Francis Crick Institute, in London, and will also be streamed live on LinkedIn from 13:00 to 16:00 (BST).

Amgen’s Amjevita Remains the Frontrunner in the US Adalimumab Biosimilars Market, Despite Increased Competition, According to Spherix Global Insights.

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Thursday, September 14, 2023

This in-depth research delved into their overarching sentiments, experiences, adoption rates, and future expectations regarding the ten newly launched adalimumab biosimilar offerings.

Key Points: 
  • This in-depth research delved into their overarching sentiments, experiences, adoption rates, and future expectations regarding the ten newly launched adalimumab biosimilar offerings.
  • The vast majority of survey participants exhibit general awareness of the growing availability of multiple adalimumab biosimilars.
  • Of note, gastroenterologists and dermatologists report notable wave-over-wave increased adoption of Amjevita, while rheumatologists’ overall biosimilar adoption has been more tepid.
  • Future projections reveal prescriber ambiguity and potential uncertainty regarding any of the recently launched biosimilars catching up to Amjevita.

Akari Therapeutics Appoints Industry Veteran Wa’el Hashad to Board of Directors

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Wednesday, July 5, 2023

NEW YORK and LONDON, July 05, 2023 (GLOBE NEWSWIRE) -- Akari Therapeutics, Plc (Nasdaq: AKTX), a late-stage biotechnology company developing advanced therapies for autoimmune and inflammatory diseases, today announced the appointment of industry veteran Wa’el Hashad to the Akari Board of Directors as an independent director.

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  • NEW YORK and LONDON, July 05, 2023 (GLOBE NEWSWIRE) -- Akari Therapeutics, Plc (Nasdaq: AKTX), a late-stage biotechnology company developing advanced therapies for autoimmune and inflammatory diseases, today announced the appointment of industry veteran Wa’el Hashad to the Akari Board of Directors as an independent director.
  • “I am pleased to welcome Wa’el to our Board of Directors” said Ray Prudo, M.D., Akari Chairman.
  • Avanir was acquired by Otsuka Pharmaceutical, and Mr. Hashad led the company’s full integration into Otsuka’s United States operations.
  • He held the position of the Chairman of the Strategic Advisory Board at Morningside Biopharma and is currently a member of the Board of California Life Sciences.

Boehringer Ingelheim and Zealand Pharma announce phase II trial showed 14.9% weight loss in people living with obesity or overweight

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Wednesday, May 10, 2023

The phase II clinical trial evaluating the effect of different doses of the novel glucagon/GLP-1 receptor dual agonist BI 456906 in people living with obesity or overweight without type 2 diabetes (NCT04667377) met its primary endpoint.

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  • The phase II clinical trial evaluating the effect of different doses of the novel glucagon/GLP-1 receptor dual agonist BI 456906 in people living with obesity or overweight without type 2 diabetes (NCT04667377) met its primary endpoint.
  • “Obesity is one of many cardio-renal-metabolic diseases, which together represent one of the fastest growing health challenges worldwide.
  • Obesity is a major global health challenge, and the worldwide prevalence has more than doubled over the past four decades11.
  • The World Obesity Federation predicts that by 2025, 2.7 billion adults could be living with obesity or overweight, placing a high burden on individuals, healthcare systems and society11.

Boehringer Ingelheim Begins Clinical Development of First-In-Class Treatment for Fibrotic Diseases

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Tuesday, May 9, 2023

Boehringer Ingelheim is already a global leader in the treatment of pulmonary fibrosis, and the initiation of clinical development of the anti-IL-11 treatment reflects the company’s long-term commitment to combat fibrotic disease across therapeutic areas.

Key Points: 
  • Boehringer Ingelheim is already a global leader in the treatment of pulmonary fibrosis, and the initiation of clinical development of the anti-IL-11 treatment reflects the company’s long-term commitment to combat fibrotic disease across therapeutic areas.
  • The IL-11 inhibitor antibody is the first of its kind to reach clinical development stage and is based on a partnership between the Company and Enleofen Bio Pte.
  • ‘Fibrotic disease’ is a term that covers a range of diseases characterized by uncontrolled and progressive fibrosis, or scarring, of various organs and tissues.
  • Some examples of fibrotic diseases are, systemic sclerosis, graft-versus-host disease as well as heart, lung, liver, and kidney fibrosis.

RetinAI Joins Forces with Boehringer Ingelheim to Advance Novel Treatments for Patients with Geographic Atrophy using Artificial Intelligence

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Friday, April 21, 2023

BERN, Switzerland and BOSTON, April 21, 2023 (GLOBE NEWSWIRE) -- RetinAI Medical AG (“RetinAI”), a leader in clinical and imaging data management software and advanced analytics using artificial intelligence (AI) for ophthalmology, is excited to announce a new partnership with Boehringer Ingelheim.

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  • BERN, Switzerland and BOSTON, April 21, 2023 (GLOBE NEWSWIRE) -- RetinAI Medical AG (“RetinAI”), a leader in clinical and imaging data management software and advanced analytics using artificial intelligence (AI) for ophthalmology, is excited to announce a new partnership with Boehringer Ingelheim.
  • The companies aim to improve patient outcomes in geographic atrophy (GA) by combining RetinAI’s Discovery® platform and AI tools with Boehringer Ingelheim’s research in retinal diseases.
  • GA is a progressive, advanced form of age-related macular degeneration and a leading cause of complete loss of sight, estimated to affect around 5 million people worldwide1.
  • RetinAI’s AI tools for identifying novel biomarkers will be tested for the analysis of Boehringer Ingelheim’s imaging datasets from clinical studies and real-world evidence to identify additional, novel biomarkers and predictors of disease progression.

Longeveron Appoints Wa’el Hashad as Chief Executive Officer

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Tuesday, February 28, 2023

MIAMI, Feb. 28, 2023 (GLOBE NEWSWIRE) -- Longeveron Inc. (NASDAQ: LGVN) (“Longeveron” or “Company”), a clinical stage biotechnology company developing regenerative medicines for rare pediatric disease, aging-related conditions, and unmet medical needs, today announced the appointment of seasoned global pharmaceutical leader Wa’el Hashad as Chief Executive Officer. Mr. Hashad will assume the role of Chief Executive Officer effective March 1, 2023. Following Mr. Hashad joining Longeveron, current Interim Chief Executive Officer Chris Min, M.D., Ph.D., will continue in his role as Chief Medical Officer.

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  • Mr. Hashad will assume the role of Chief Executive Officer effective March 1, 2023.
  • Following Mr. Hashad joining Longeveron, current Interim Chief Executive Officer Chris Min, M.D., Ph.D., will continue in his role as Chief Medical Officer.
  • “The Board and I are delighted to welcome Mr. Hashad to Longeveron to lead the company through its next stage of growth.
  • Prior to Avanir, Mr. Hashad was Executive Vice President and Chief Commercial Officer at Seres Therapeutics, where he established the company’s launch and marketing strategy for microbiome-based therapies.

Modular Content Powers Omnichannel Engagement at Speed and Scale

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Thursday, February 16, 2023

PLEASANTON, Calif., Feb. 16, 2023 /PRNewswire/ -- Veeva Systems (NYSE: VEEV) today announced that biopharmas are leveraging Veeva Vault PromoMats for modular content to accelerate medical, legal, and regulatory (MLR) reviews and drive more impactful engagement across channels and regions. With eight of the top 10 biopharmas using Vault PromoMats for modular content, and over 20 emerging companies starting to set a foundation, the industry is making the push to digital to deliver personalized, compliant content faster, and at scale.

Key Points: 
  • "Our customers are at the forefront of digital marketing, paving the way with new modular strategies for more scalable and effective content," said Pooja Ojala, vice president of commercial content at Veeva.
  • Partnering with customers across more than 35 countries to establish a modular content foundation, Vault PromoMats is helping teams quickly reuse content and bridge the gap across channels and geographies.
  • Based on early indicators, a modular content approach is helping one customer reduce time to market by more than 50%.
  • "Reusing pre-approved content modules and tailoring relevant content is crucial to our modular content strategy as we customize more memorable, omnichannel experiences," said Jason Benagh, director of global marketing operations at Moderna.

Modular Content Powers Omnichannel Engagement at Speed and Scale

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Thursday, February 16, 2023

BARCELONA, Spain, Feb. 16, 2023 /PRNewswire/ -- Veeva Systems (NYSE: VEEV) today announced that  biopharmas are leveraging Veeva Vault PromoMats for modular content to accelerate medical, legal, and regulatory (MLR) reviews and drive more impactful engagement across channels and regions. With eight of the top 10 biopharmas using Vault PromoMats for modular content, and over 20 emerging companies starting to set a foundation, the industry is making the push to digital to deliver personalized, compliant content faster, and at scale.

Key Points: 
  • "Our customers are at the forefront of digital marketing, paving the way with new modular strategies for more scalable and effective content," said Pooja Ojala, vice president of commercial content at Veeva.
  • Partnering with customers across more than 35 countries to establish a modular content foundation, Vault PromoMats is helping teams quickly reuse content and bridge the gap across channels and geographies.
  • Based on early indicators, a modular content approach is helping one customer reduce time to market by more than 50%.
  • "Reusing pre-approved content modules and tailoring relevant content is crucial to our modular content strategy as we customize more memorable, omnichannel experiences," said Jason Benagh, director of global marketing operations at Moderna.