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ARIAD hopes to launch second oncology drug in early 2017

By Len Zehr ARIAD Pharmaceuticals (NASDAQ:ARIA) is hoping to receive FDA approval to commercialize in early 2017 its second orphan oncology product, brigatinib, for the treatment of certain genetic forms of non-small...

May 17, 2016

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Profound Medical readies pivotal clinical trial of TULSA-PRO

By Len Zehr After receiving CE Mark approval last month of its minimally invasive transurethral ultrasound technology for the ablation of benign and malignant prostate tissue, known as TULSA-PRO, Profound Medical (TSX...

May 3, 2016

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In conversation with Paul Gunn

By Len Zehr As president and CEO of closely-held Soricimed Biopharma, Paul Gunn parlayed a 20-year career as a financial executive into funding the startup of Soricimed along with a tech transfer in 2005 facilitated by...

April 26, 2016

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Xagenic readies X1 molecular diagnostic beta trials

Closely-held Xagenic plans to conduct beta studies this year, in advance of a major chlamydia and gonorrhea clinical trial, with its rapid X1 molecular diagnostic testing system in preparation for market launches in...

April 19, 2016

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In conversation with Jerry Ropelato

By Len Zehr As CEO and founder of closely-held WhiteClouds, which operates the largest 3D color printing facility in the world, Jerry Ropelato is passionate about using the technology to create stunning models for the...

April 12, 2016

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Microbix validating new virology production process

By Len Zehr Microbix Biosystems (TSX:MBX) is validating a new bioreactor manufacturing platform for its world-leading line of viral and bacterial antigens and other virology products ahead of a full roll-out to...

April 5, 2016

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Pivot Pharma seeks financing to develop drugs for women’s cancers

By Len Zehr Upstart Pivot Pharmaceuticals (OTCQB:PVOTF), which was launched in the fourth quarter last year, is in talks with investors to raise up to $8-million in 2016 to initiate proof-of-concept studies for one of...

March 29, 2016

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In conversation with David Luci

By Len Zehr As president, CEO and a co-founder of Dipexium Pharmaceuticals (NASDAQ:DPRX), David Luci, and executive chairman and co-founder, Robert DeLuccia, have spearheaded development of Locilex, which could be the...

March 8, 2016

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Revive readies key clinical studies in gout and kidney stones

By Len Zehr Revive Therapeutics (TSX-V:RVV; OTCQB:RVVTF) hopes to begin a pivotal Phase 2b clinical trial in mid-year with its Bucillamine drug candidate for the treatment of acute gout flares. “We believe that the...

March 1, 2016

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In conversation with Charles Haff

By Len Zehr As a senior research analyst at Craig-Hallum Capital Group, Charles Haff covers medical devices and ancillary healthcare services. Previously, he covered medical devices at Dougherty & Company and was a...

February 16, 2016

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