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Bio-Path Holdings Announces First Patient Dosed in Phase 1/1b Study of BP1002 in Refractory/Relapsed Acute Myeloid Leukemia Patients

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Monday, October 24, 2022

We are delighted to have dosed the first patient in this key clinical trial.

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  • We are delighted to have dosed the first patient in this key clinical trial.
  • BP1002 targets the protein Bcl-2, which is responsible for driving cell survival in up to 60% of all cancers.
  • By targeting Bcl-2 at the mRNA level rather than the protein, BP1002 may overcome and prevent some of the mechanisms of resistance that affect venetoclax treatment.
  • The Companys second product, BP1002, which targets the Bcl-2 protein, is being evaluated for the treatment of blood cancers and solid tumors, including lymphoma and acute myeloid leukemia.

Vaxxinity Completes Enrollment in Pivotal Phase 3 Clinical Trial of UB-612 COVID-19 Vaccine Heterologous Booster Candidate and Initiates Rolling Submission for Provisional Approval in Australia

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Monday, October 24, 2022

DALLAS, Oct. 24, 2022 (GLOBE NEWSWIRE) -- Vaxxinity, Inc. (Nasdaq: VAXX), a U.S. company pioneering the development of a new class of immunotherapeutic vaccines, today announced that enrollment is complete for its global Phase 3 pivotal trial evaluating UB-612 as a heterologous booster vaccine to mRNA, adeno-vectored, and inactivated primary series vaccinations. The company remains on track to report topline data in the fourth quarter of 2022. In addition, the company has initiated a rolling submission to the Therapeutic Goods Administration (TGA) in Australia for provisional approval of its UB-612 COVID-19 vaccine as a heterologous boost after being granted provisional determination from the TGA in September 2022.

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  • In addition, the company has initiated a rolling submission to the Therapeutic Goods Administration (TGA) in Australia for provisional approval of its UB-612 COVID-19 vaccine as a heterologous boost after being granted provisional determination from the TGA in September 2022.
  • Completing enrollment in a pivotal COVID-19 vaccine trial is a tremendous accomplishment in todays environment and we are extremely grateful to all the participants, investigators, and CRO partners involved in this milestone.
  • We look forward to announcing topline immunogenicity data that will serve as the basis for future authorization applications, said Mei Mei Hu, CEO of Vaxxinity.
  • Our regulatory progress continues with the initiation of a rolling submission to the TGA in Australia, following the previously announced initiation of the rolling submission to MHRA in the UK .

BioNTech to Report Third Quarter 2022 Financial Results and Operational Update on November 7, 2022

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Monday, October 24, 2022

Mainz, Germany, October 24, 2022 (GLOBE NEWSWIRE) BioNTech SE (Nasdaq: BNTX, BioNTech or the Company) will announce its financial results for the third quarter 2022 on Monday, November 7th, 2022.

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  • Mainz, Germany, October 24, 2022 (GLOBE NEWSWIRE) BioNTech SE (Nasdaq: BNTX, BioNTech or the Company) will announce its financial results for the third quarter 2022 on Monday, November 7th, 2022.
  • BioNTech invites investors and the general public to join a conference call and webcast with investment analysts on the same day at 8.00 a.m. EDT (2.00 p.m. CEST) to report its financial results and provide a corporate update for the third quarter 2022.
  • To access the live conference call via telephone, please register via this link .
  • The Company exploits a wide array of computational discovery and therapeutic drug platforms for the rapid development of novel biopharmaceuticals.

Arcturus Therapeutics to Report Third Quarter 2022 Financial Results and Provide Corporate Update on November 9, 2022

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Wednesday, October 26, 2022

Arcturus versatile RNA therapeutics platforms can be applied toward multiple types of nucleic acid medicines including messenger RNA, small interfering RNA, replicon RNA, antisense RNA, microRNA, DNA, and gene editing therapeutics.

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  • Arcturus versatile RNA therapeutics platforms can be applied toward multiple types of nucleic acid medicines including messenger RNA, small interfering RNA, replicon RNA, antisense RNA, microRNA, DNA, and gene editing therapeutics.
  • Arcturus technologies are covered by its extensive patent portfolio (patents and patent applications issued in the U.S., Europe, Japan, China and other countries).
  • Arcturus commitment to the development of novel RNA therapeutics has led to collaborations including, amongst others, Janssen Pharmaceuticals, Inc., part of the Janssen Pharmaceutical Companies of Johnson & Johnson, Ultragenyx Pharmaceutical, Inc., and the Cystic Fibrosis Foundation.
  • In addition, please connect with us on Twitter and LinkedIn .

Enveda Biosciences appoints industry leader Mark Deeg, M.D., Ph.D., as Chief Medical Officer

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Tuesday, October 25, 2022

Enveda Biosciences today announced the appointment of Mark Deeg, M.D., Ph.D., as the companys Chief Medical Officer.

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  • Enveda Biosciences today announced the appointment of Mark Deeg, M.D., Ph.D., as the companys Chief Medical Officer.
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    Enveda Biosciences today announced the appointment of industry leader Mark Deeg, M.D., Ph.D., as the company's Chief Medical Officer.
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    We are thrilled to welcome Mark Deeg to Enveda as our Chief Medical Officer, said Viswa Colluru, Ph.D., founder and CEO of Enveda.
  • Prior to this tenure at Cullgen, Mark held positions in medical and research leadership in companies focused on digital and mRNA therapies.

EMD Serono Highlights New Data for Evobrutinib, First BTKi to Demonstrate Sustained Clinical Benefit for People with RMS through Three and a Half Years of Treatment

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Wednesday, October 26, 2022

In this longest-running and most extensive analysis of any BTK inhibitor in development for RMS, evobrutinib maintained disease stability for up to three and half years.

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  • In this longest-running and most extensive analysis of any BTK inhibitor in development for RMS, evobrutinib maintained disease stability for up to three and half years.
  • It also has the potential to directly address smoldering inflammation in RMS which contributes to the silent causes of disease progression.
  • It has previously shown promising results in targeting central inflammation, including through its modulatory effects on microglia.
  • Patients experienced sustained and ongoing reductions in blood NfL levels compared to the double-blind period (DBP) and OLE baseline values.

Merck Highlights New Data for Evobrutinib, First BTKi to Demonstrate Sustained Clinical Benefit for People with RMS through Three and a Half Years of Treatment

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Wednesday, October 26, 2022

In this longest-running and most extensive analysis of any BTK inhibitor in development for RMS, evobrutinib maintained disease stability for up to three and half years.

Key Points: 
  • In this longest-running and most extensive analysis of any BTK inhibitor in development for RMS, evobrutinib maintained disease stability for up to three and half years.
  • It also has the potential to directly address smoldering inflammation in RMS which contributes to the silent causes of disease progression.
  • It has previously shown promising results in targeting central inflammation, including through its modulatory effects on microglia.
  • Patients experienced sustained and ongoing reductions in blood NfL levels compared to the double-blind period (DBP) and OLE baseline values.

Applied DNA to Establish North America’s First Enzymatic (Cell Free) Large-Scale cGMP DNA Manufacturing Capacity in Suffolk County, New York

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Monday, October 24, 2022

Steve Bellone, the Suffolk County Executive, stated, Long Islands DNA Corridor is the beating heart of the regions premier life sciences hub.

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  • Steve Bellone, the Suffolk County Executive, stated, Long Islands DNA Corridor is the beating heart of the regions premier life sciences hub.
  • The area continues to advance the forefront of modern medicine with local talent like Applied DNA, whose enzymatically produced DNA holds the potential to transform human health.
  • I am pleased to lend my Offices support to help it reach its goals for the benefit of us all.
  • Unlike large and capital-intensive plasmid-based DNA production facilities, the LinearDNA platform uses bench-top equipment to rapidly produce DNA in a minimal physical footprint.

Regen BioPharma, Inc. Explores the CAR-T Therapeutic Space

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Wednesday, October 26, 2022

SAN DIEGO, Oct. 26, 2022 /PRNewswire/ -- Regen BioPharma, Inc. (OTC PINK: RGBP) and (OTC PINK: RGBPP) has filed several patents over the last year on multiple ways to improve CAR-T therapies currently being utilized in the treatment of cancers. 

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  • CAR-T have revolutionized the treatment of these cancers because they utilize the patient's own T cells to kill their own tumor.
  • By 2028, the market is expected to reach $25 billion, with a compound annual growth rate (CAGR) of 46.6%.
  • This makes CAR-T cells one of the fastest growing and potentially profitable therapeutic areas in oncology[1]."
  • Future events and actual results could differ materially from those set forth in, contemplated by, or underlying the forward-looking statements.

SK bioscience and CEPI Sign Agreement to Develop mRNA Vaccines

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Tuesday, October 25, 2022

USD for early development of mRNA vaccine platform to SK bioscience; up to a further 100 mil.

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  • USD for early development of mRNA vaccine platform to SK bioscience; up to a further 100 mil.
  • Under the agreement, SK bioscience will receive up to 140 million USD in R&D expenses from CEPI.
  • Earlier, SK bioscience had the partnership with the Bill & Melinda Gates Foundation in order to build the mRNA vaccine platform.
  • CEPI and SK bioscience are committed to enabling global equitable access to the vaccines they develop.