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In conversation with Paul Lem

By Len Zehr As CEO and co-founder of closely-held Spartan Bioscience, Dr. Paul Lem has a diverse background in clinical medicine, molecular biology research and as a biotech entrepreneur. Prior to co-founding Spartan in...

November 5, 2013
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NeoStem completing enrollment in heart trial

By Len Zehr NeoStem (NASDAQ:NBS) is on track to complete enrollment later this year in a Phase 2 clinical trial of a bone marrow-derived cell therapy to treat patients for acute myocardial infarction, with a data...

October 29, 2013
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Heat Biologics readies proof-of-concept studies

By Len Zehr After a successful $27-million IPO in the summer, Heat Biologics (NASDAQ:HTBX) plans to begin two proof-of-concept trials later this year of its platform to transform living cancer cells into pumps that...

October 22, 2013
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CytRx awaiting soft tissue sarcoma data in December

By Len Zehr What if it were possible to deliver a broad range of potent cancer drugs more optimally, enhancing both their safety and efficacy? That’s the question CytRx (NASDAQ:CYTR) hopes to answer this December when...

October 15, 2013
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Aethlon readies U.S. study of the Hemopurifier

By Len Zehr Aethlon Medical (OTCQB:AEMD), sporting FDA approval of an investigational drug exemption (IDE), plans to begin treating patients infected with hepatitis C virus (HCV) early next year in a feasibility study...

October 1, 2013
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In conversation with Kelly Close

By Len Zehr As president and founder of Close Concerns, a healthcare information firm focused on diabetes and obesity, Kelly Close says her passion comes from her extensive professional work as well as her personal...

September 24, 2013
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diaDexus awaiting GSK’s darapladib pivotal results

By Len Zehr Positive data from GlaxoSmithKline’s two pivotal trials of its darapladib cardiovascular drug could provide a huge boost to the utilization of diaDexus’ (OTCQB:DDXS) PLAC test, which is being used on...

September 17, 2013
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In conversation with Zoe Barry

By Len Zehr As founder and CEO of ZappRx, a consumer engagement company focused on improving the electronic prescription process, Zoe Barry began her career as an analyst at hedge fund, Dawson Capital, in New York...

September 10, 2013
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Stereotaxis sees Japanese reimbursement by year end

By Len Zehr After receiving regulatory clearance in Japan of its Niobe Remote Magnetic Navigation system for cardiac ablations last March, Stereotaxis (NASDAQ:STXS) now expects to achieve reimbursement approval by the...

September 3, 2013
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In conversation with Rudy Mazzocchi

By Len Zehr As president and CEO of closely-held ELENZA, Rudy Mazzocchi knows a thing or two about taking startups across the finish line. Among other things, he was the founder of eV3, which is now part of Covidien...

August 27, 2013