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Seven questions for Ian Koenig of Investis Digital about expediting patient recruitment for clinical trials

In his role as SVP of life sciences, Ian Koenig brings broad experience to Investis Digital in communications strategy, digital marketing, investor relations and business development on behalf of biopharma globally. Mr...

June 9, 2020

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Chris Kaplan of ITG talks up market-making in capital markets

As a VP of Independent Trading Group (ITG), an issuer designated market making firm, Chris Kaplan brings a more institutional approach to provide liquidity for clients with stocks that are thinly traded. ITG, which is...

June 2, 2020

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SetPoint Medical developing bioelectric treatment for RA, chronic autoimmune diseases

Closely-held SetPoint Medical is pioneering electric stimulation of the vagus nerve in the neck as a treatment for rheumatoid arthritis (RA) and other chronic autoimmune diseases, such as Crohn’s disease, ulcerative...

May 26, 2020

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Spring Bank Pharma may expand R&D with potential COVID-19 agents

After abruptly ending its hepatitis B virus program in January, Spring Bank Pharmaceuticals (NASDAQ:SBPH) is in the early stages of examining whether its family of RIG-I agonists have the potential to attack SARS-CoV-2...

May 19, 2020

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COVID-19 presents opportunities and challenges for Field Trip Psychedelics

Despite delays in dosing of patients at its Toronto clinic and building its network of clinics in the U.S. because of COVID-19, closely-held Field Trip Psychedelics is finding opportunities to expand its psychedelic...

May 12, 2020

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Eyenovia micro-array print therapeutics targeting various ophthalmic indications

Eyenovia (NASDAQ:EYEN) is using its unique microdose drug delivery technology, Optejet, to build a late-stage pipeline of ophthalmic therapeutics. “We have three late-stage programs for three major indications that we...

May 5, 2020

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Daxor targeting blood volume analysis to reduce mortality and ventilator use in ICU

Daxor’s (NYSE American:DXR) BVA-100 blood volume measurement device is helping to open a new front in the battle against COVID-19. “Optimal volume management and knowledge of capillary status is key to survivability...

April 28, 2020

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Clarigent Health using AI, machine learning for early detection of potential mental health crises

Closely-held Clarigent is developing a tool to support the early detection of mental health issues, with a goal of preventing suicide in at-risk children and adolescents. “The suicide rate, especially among school-aged...

April 21, 2020

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NanoViricides targeting multiple types of viral infection with nanomedicine platform

Using its nanomedicine platform and the capabilities of its cGMP manufacturing facility, NanoViricides (NYSE American: NNVC) is developing therapeutics for a variety of viral infections, including herpes simplex viruses...

April 14, 2020

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Dr. Doug Manion of Kleo Pharmaceuticals talks up new approach to treating multiple myeloma

As chairman and CEO of Kleo Pharmaceuticals, a private immuno-oncology company developing next-generation bispecific compounds designed to enhance the activity of biologics, Dr. Doug Manion has a distinguished pedigree...

April 7, 2020

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Amidst a global pandemic, two biotech companies offer innovative solutions

Since COVID-19 was first identified in China late last year, researchers have been working tirelessly to develop diagnostics, therapeutics and vaccines in an effort to prevent the spread of the SARS-CoV-2 virus. Many...

March 31, 2020

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Bee Vectoring bringing nature’s solution to healthy crops

Using the natural pollination process of commercially-reared bees and biological products and controls, Bee Vectoring Technology International (TSXV, CVE:BEE; OTCQB:BEVVF) has developed a pest and disease solution for...

March 24, 2020

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Obalon developing retail strategy for its weight loss solution: a swallowable, gas-filled intragastric balloon

Obalon Therapeutics (NASDAQ:OBLN) is pivoting its business model to a retail strategy of company-managed clinics to deliver its Obalon Balloon System, a weight loss solution that is the first and only swallowable, gas...

March 17, 2020

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Diabeloop bringing innovation to Type 1 diabetes patients

Closely-held Diabeloop of Grenoble, France has developed an external Type 1 diabetes management system, known as DBLG1, that connects three components: a continuous glucose monitor, a patch-like insulin pump and an...

March 10, 2020

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Anixa Biosciences harnessing interactions between tumors and the immune system

Anixa Biosciences (NASDAQ:ANIX) is taking multiple approaches to fighting cancer, developing both a diagnostic and therapeutics, such as a cancer immunotherapy and vaccine, to overcome immuno-suppression. Anixa...

March 3, 2020

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Ocugen developing therapies for rare and underserved eye diseases

Ocugen (NASDAQ:OCGN) is taking a multi-pronged approach to ophthalmology with a diversified pipeline that includes a breakthrough modifier gene therapy platform, novel biologics and small molecules, targeting a broad...

February 25, 2020

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Genocea Biosciences: for the next generation of immunotherapies, targets matter

Using its unique ATLAS proprietary technology platform, Genocea Biosciences (NASDAQ:GNCA) is developing cancer immunotherapies that direct the body’s own tumor-fighting T-cells to the most therapeutically relevant...

February 18, 2020

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Ripple Therapeutics pursues financing for Phase 2 intravitreal implant trial and Epidel platform expansion

Closely-held Ripple Therapeutics, a recent spinout from Interface Biologics, is pursuing a $25-million series A financing to complete a Phase 2 trial of IBE-814 IVT, a dexamethasone prodrug intravitreal implant, and...

February 11, 2020

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Stereotaxis focused on next generation robotic innovation in interventional medicine

Stereotaxis’ (NYSE American: STXS) launch in June 2019 of a next generation surgical robotic system, Genesis RMN, solidifies its commitment to innovation and collaboration as a stepping stone to improve patient care...

February 4, 2020

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Inagene personalizing pain management with comprehensive genetic test

Closely-held pharmacogenetics company, Inagene Diagnostics, aims to replace the “trial-and-error” approach to pain management with a comprehensive genetic test that helps physicians provide personalized pain management...

January 28, 2020

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Liminal BioSciences making headway in strategic transformation

Liminal BioSciences (NASDAQ, TSX:LMNL) is undergoing a significant strategic transformation to simplify its operations, achieve financial stability and focus R&D on small molecule therapeutics. “This is a refresh of...

January 21, 2020

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BriaCell breast cancer program ready for partnering

BriaCell Therapeutics (OTCQB:BCTXD; TSXV:BCT) believes its Phase 2 clinical program in advanced breast cancer, which includes an ongoing combination study of its Bria-IMT with immune checkpoint inhibitors such as...

January 7, 2020

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