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IntelGenx sees 2017 milestones as transformational

By Len Zehr IntelGenx (OTCQX:IGXT; TSX-V:IGX) has multiple milestones on tap this year with its oral film drug delivery platform, VersaFilm, as it continues building strategic partnerships in the pharmaceutical industry...

February 7, 2017
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Iridex MicroPulse probes glaucoma continuum of care

By Len Zehr Iridex’s (NASDAQ:IRIX) flagship Cyclo G6 platform for the treatment of glaucoma utilizes a proprietary method of delivering laser therapy, known as MicroPulse, and disposable probes across the continuum of...

January 31, 2017
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BioTime leading advances in regenerative medicine

By Len Zehr BioTime (NYSE:MKT, TASE:BTX) has multiple data milestones scheduled this year in its two lead regenerative medicine programs: OpRegen in dry AMD and Renevia in facial aesthetics. “We believe we are one of...

January 24, 2017
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Arbutus taking multi-faceted approach to HBV

By Len Zehr Arbutus Biopharma (NASDAQ:ABUS) is developing a portfolio of drug candidates, each with different mechanisms of action that it believes will result in a combination therapy to cure patients infected with...

January 17, 2017
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In conversation with Mohit Trikha

By Len Zehr As chief scientific officer, EVP and head of closely held Triphase Accelerator, Mohit Trikha has parlayed a successful 20-year track record in oncology drug development into a home run, selling Triphase’s...

January 3, 2017
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In conversation with Jason Kolbert

By Len Zehr As head of healthcare research and as the senior biotechnology analyst with Maxim Group, Jason Kolbert has worked extensively in the healthcare sector. This includes pharma experience with Schering-Plough in...

November 22, 2016
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In conversation with Dr. Chad Larson

By Len Zehr As an advisor and consultant with Cyrex Laboratories, a clinical immunology lab, Dr. Chad Larson holds a Doctor of Naturopathic Medicine degree from Southwest College of Naturopathic Medicine and a Doctor of...

November 15, 2016
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Enumeral pursuing near-term collaborations

By Len Zehr Wael Fayad, who moved into the executive suite of Enumeral (OTCQB:ENUM) as chairman, president and CEO at the end of September, plans to reboot the company in the near term through partnering and...

November 8, 2016
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Immunovaccine targets three clinical milestones

By Len Zehr Immunovaccine (OTCQX:IMMVF; TSX:IMV) expects to report three clinical milestones for its killer T cell activation vaccine platform, DepoVax, in ovarian and HPV cancers in the next 12 months. “Our DepoVax...

October 18, 2016
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William Blair analyst discusses Hep B space

By Len Zehr As a partner and biotechnology analyst with William Blair & Co., Y. Katherine Xu was recognized in 2010 by the Financial Times/StarMine “World’s Top Analysts” listing, ranking No. 7 overall for stock...

October 11, 2016
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Mesoblast developing multiple cell-based products

By Len Zehr Mesoblast (NASDAQ:MESO; ASX:MSB) has leveraged its proprietary technology platform, which is based on specialized cells known as mesenchymal lineage adult stem cells (MLCs), to establish a broad portfolio of...

October 4, 2016
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Mateon taking VDAs in new direction against cancer

By Len Zehr Mateon Therapeutics (NASDAQ:MATN) is developing vascular disrupting agents (VDAs) that selectively disrupt abnormal tumor blood vessels, which supply nutrients to cancer cells, with an initial clinical focus...

September 13, 2016
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BioSyent to target international markets

By Len Zehr BioSyent (OTC:BIOYF; TSX-V:RX) is actively building its international pharmaceutical sales and marketing business, adding products licensed and sold internationally to products already being shipped from...

August 30, 2016
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In conversation with Ben Haynor

By Len Zehr As a senior research analyst with Feltl & Co. for the past six years, Ben Haynor ranked second in the May 2013 Wall Street Journal Best on the Street publication in the Medical Equipment and Supplies...

August 16, 2016