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INTO University Partnerships' PASS Program Boosts Visa Success Rates for US-bound International Students

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Tuesday, March 19, 2024

Centered around expanding educational opportunities of international students, the unique service is helping students worldwide arrive on campuses of US universities.

Key Points: 
  • The program is free of charge for students, with a central goal of ensuring international students have greater access to education in the US.
  • Unlike conventional light-touch visa guidance, INTO University Partnerships' PASS program upholds a hands-on approach, creating a simulated interview experience for students and led by a team of experienced advisors.
  • Laura Nye, PASS Program Manager at INTO University Partnerships said: "The US international student visa application and interview is a complicated and challenging process for many students.
  • Launched in 2020 to support international students from countries with low US visa success rates, INTO University Partnerships' PASS program has accelerated to become a fully-fledged service, supporting hundreds of students.

Protara Therapeutics Announces Positive Three-Month Data from TARA-002 Clinical Program in NMIBC

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Friday, April 5, 2024

We look forward to sharing data from post-reinduction, six-month evaluable patients in our ADVANCED-2 trial in the second half of 2024,” said Jesse Shefferman, Chief Executive Officer of Protara Therapeutics.

Key Points: 
  • We look forward to sharing data from post-reinduction, six-month evaluable patients in our ADVANCED-2 trial in the second half of 2024,” said Jesse Shefferman, Chief Executive Officer of Protara Therapeutics.
  • Data reported today highlight the potential of TARA-002 in patients with NMIBC.
  • Data were derived from three-month evaluable NMIBC patients with CIS pooled across the Company’s ADVANCED-1 Phase 1a, Phase 1b-expansion and ADVANCED-2 Phase 2 trials of TARA-002 in patients with high-risk NMIBC, including BCG-Unresponsive, BCG-Experienced and BCG-Naïve patients.
  • The Company plans to explore additional dosing cohorts, which may prove effective in patients who might benefit.

SELLAS Announces Positive Topline Data from the Phase 2a Study of SLS009 in r/r AML and Provides Steering Committee Update on Phase 3 REGAL Study

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Tuesday, March 26, 2024

The Company will host a webinar to discuss the data and the REGAL update today at 8:15 am ET.

Key Points: 
  • The Company will host a webinar to discuss the data and the REGAL update today at 8:15 am ET.
  • “We are extremely grateful to the patients, their families, and investigators who have helped us achieve this significant milestone.
  • Additionally, we are pleased to share that the Steering Committee has reviewed the study as of the March 1, 2024, cutoff date.
  • Dr. Stergiou continued: “We are extremely excited to share positive topline data from the Phase 2a trial of SLS009 in AML patients resistant to venetoclax combination therapies.

ONWARD® Medical Launches Capital Increase by Way of an Accelerated Bookbuild Offering and of a Public Offering in France for an Indicative Amount of EUR 15 Million, with an Up to EUR 5 Million Upsize Option

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Wednesday, March 20, 2024

The Issue Price will be determined by the accelerated book-building initiated with institutional investors.

Key Points: 
  • The Issue Price will be determined by the accelerated book-building initiated with institutional investors.
  • The Public Offering will not extent to retail investors located outside of France.
  • The New Shares will be issued from the Company’s authorized capital under exclusion of the existing shareholders’ pre-emptive rights.
  • It is the Company’s intention to raise gross proceeds of approximately €15.0 million from the Offerings, with an up to €5 million upsize option.

Avenue Therapeutics Reports Full Year 2023 Financial Results and Recent Corporate Highlights

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Monday, March 18, 2024

MIAMI, March 18, 2024 (GLOBE NEWSWIRE) -- Avenue Therapeutics, Inc. (Nasdaq: ATXI) (“Avenue” or the “Company”), a specialty pharmaceutical company focused on the development and commercialization of therapies for the treatment of neurologic diseases, today reported financial results and recent corporate highlights for the year ended December 31, 2023.

Key Points: 
  • “We made considerable progress across our pipeline of differentiated neurologic therapies in 2023," said Alexandra MacLean, M.D., Chief Executive Officer of Avenue.
  • Pending additional financing, we look forward to progressing BAER-101 and IV tramadol for patients facing great unmet need.
  • R&D Expenses: Research and development expenses for the full year 2023 were $6.1 million, compared to $2.7 million in 2022.
  • G&A Expenses: General and administrative expenses for the full year 2023 were $4.2 million, compared to $5.3 million in 2022.

Cullinan Oncology Provides Corporate Update and Reports Fourth Quarter and Full Year 2023 Financial Results

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Thursday, March 14, 2024

CAMBRIDGE, Mass., March 14, 2024 (GLOBE NEWSWIRE) -- Cullinan Oncology, Inc. (Nasdaq: CGEM; “Cullinan”), a biopharmaceutical company focused on developing modality-agnostic targeted oncology therapies, today reported on recent and upcoming business highlights and announced its financial results for the fourth quarter and full year ended December 31, 2023. The company also announced that Chief Financial Officer Jeff Trigilio will depart the company effective March 29. Following his departure, Jeff has agreed to support the company through a transition period.

Key Points: 
  • R&D Expenses: Research and development (R&D) expenses were $34.8 million for the fourth quarter of 2023, compared to $33.8 million for the third quarter of 2023.
  • R&D expenses for the fourth and third quarters of 2023 included $2.7 million and $3.2 million of equity-based compensation expenses, respectively.
  • G&A Expenses: General and administrative (G&A) expenses were $10.6 million for the fourth quarter of 2023, compared to $11.0 million for the third quarter of 2023.
  • Net Loss: Net loss (before items attributable to noncontrolling interest) for the fourth quarter of 2023 was $25.6 million, compared with net loss of $39.2 million for the third quarter of 2023.

Xtalks Announces its Life Science Webinar Calendar for April 2024

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Monday, April 1, 2024

TORONTO, April 1, 2024 /PRNewswire-PRWeb/ -- Stay on top of current hot topics through free webinars presented by leading experts in the pharma, biotech, medical device and food industries. Access to all webinars is free, so be sure to register today to save your place! Participate in the discussion and stay relevant in your field!

Key Points: 
  • Upcoming free, educational webinars from Xtalks will feature topics on clinical trials, commercialization & HEOR, drug discovery & development, food, healthcare, laboratory technology, medical device, patient recruitment & retention, pharma manufacturing & supply chain and pharmaceutical regulation.
  • TORONTO, April 1, 2024 /PRNewswire-PRWeb/ -- Stay on top of current hot topics through free webinars presented by leading experts in the pharma, biotech, medical device and food industries.
  • Access to all webinars is free, so be sure to register today to save your place!
  • Participate in the discussion and stay relevant in your field!

Rediker Software Sets New Standard in Admissions and Enrollment Management Solutions for K-12 Schools with Latest AdmissionsPlus Update

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Tuesday, March 12, 2024

HAMPDEN, Mass., March 12, 2024 /PRNewswire-PRWeb/ -- Rediker Software, a leading provider of school management solutions, announces the release of a major update to its flagship admissions management software, AdmissionsPlus. Building on its success as a comprehensive admissions and enrollment management software for K-12 schools, this latest version delivers a streamlined workflow, an intuitive and modern interface, and a host of powerful new features designed to simplify and enhance the enrollment process for schools and families alike.

Key Points: 
  • HAMPDEN, Mass., March 12, 2024 /PRNewswire-PRWeb/ -- Rediker Software, a leading provider of school management solutions, announces the release of a major update to its flagship admissions management software, AdmissionsPlus.
  • The result is a software solution that empowers schools to attract, engage, and welcome new students with ease.
  • Features for All Types of K-12 Schools: AdmissionsPlus is designed for all types of PK-12 schools, including charter, independent, international, and public schools.
  • For more information about AdmissionsPlus and the new features, and to take a guided tour, please visit Rediker's Admissions and Enrollment page.

PepGen Reports Fourth Quarter and Full Year 2023 Financial Results and Recent Corporate Developments

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Wednesday, March 6, 2024

BOSTON, March 06, 2024 (GLOBE NEWSWIRE) -- PepGen Inc. (Nasdaq: PEPG), a clinical-stage biotechnology company advancing the next generation of oligonucleotide therapies with the goal of transforming the treatment of severe neuromuscular and neurological diseases, today reported financial results for the fourth quarter and full year ended December 31, 2023, and highlighted recent corporate developments.

Key Points: 
  • “With important data readouts expected from our two lead programs, 2024 has the potential to be a transformational year for PepGen.
  • People with myotonic dystrophy type 1 (DM1) currently have no approved treatment options that target the root cause of the disease.
  • Financial Results for the Three Months and Twelve Months ended December 31, 2023
    Cash and cash equivalents were $110.4 million as of December 31, 2023.
  • Net loss was $78.6 million for the year ended December 31, 2023, compared to $69.1 million for the same period in 2022.

Arvinas Reports Fourth Quarter and Full Year 2023 Financial Results and Provides Corporate Update

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Tuesday, February 27, 2024

NEW HAVEN, Conn., Feb. 27, 2024 (GLOBE NEWSWIRE) -- Arvinas, Inc. (Nasdaq: ARVN), a clinical-stage biotechnology company creating a new class of drugs based on targeted protein degradation, today reported financial results for the fourth quarter and full year ended December 31, 2023, and provided a corporate update.

Key Points: 
  • Median PFS of 11.1 and 11.0 months in patients with ESR1 wild-type and ESR1 mutant tumors, respectively.
  • Announced the appointment of Randy Teel, Ph.D., Arvinas’ current senior vice president of corporate and business development, to the role of interim chief financial officer and treasurer.
  • The Arvinas Board of Directors has launched a formal search process to identify Mr. Cassidy’s permanent replacement.
  • Revenues: Revenue was $78.5 million and $(43.1) million for the year and quarter ended December 31, 2023 as compared with $131.4 million and $38.0 million for the year and quarter ended December 31, 2022.