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Alcobra’s ADHD program moving to pediatrics

By Len Zehr With the recent start of the first of two pivotal trials in adults with attention deficit hyperactivity disorder (ADHD), Alcobra Pharma (NASDAQ:ADHD) is now turning its attention to advancing its pediatric...

January 14, 2014
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In conversation with Bing Yao

By Len Zehr As an SVP of AstraZeneca’s (NYSE:AZN) MedImmune unit, Bing Yao heads the Respiratory, Inflammation & Autoimmunity (RIA) Innovative Medicines unit at MedImmune, leading a team dedicated to the strategy...

January 7, 2014
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Anavex readies trial of AZ combo drug

By Len Zehr Anavex Life Sciences (OTCQB:AVXL) plans to begin a Phase 1b/2a clinical trial in the first quarter of 2014 of a novel combination drug candidate for the treatment of Alzheimer’s disease (AD). “In preclinical...

December 17, 2013
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Boston Therapeutics planning pivotal trial

By Len Zehr Boston Therapeutics (OTCQB:BTHE) hopes to begin a pivotal Phase 3 trial, by the second or third quarter of 2014, of a chewable tablet that is designed to be taken before meals to reduce post-meal elevation...

December 10, 2013
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Aurinia readies Phase 2b trial in lupus nephritis

By Len Zehr Aurinia Pharmaceuticals (TSX-V:AUP) is preparing to begin a Phase 2b clinical trial in the first quarter of 2014 with its voclosporin immunosuppressant in combination with CellCept, the standard of care for...

November 19, 2013
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DARA’s sales team goes on a Mission

By Len Zehr A new sales and marketing venture with a unit of Mission Pharmacal gives DARA BioSciences (NASDAQ:DARA) a formidable leg up in the oncology supportive care sector to address ongoing areas of medical need. A...

November 12, 2013
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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
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Galectin targets silent epidemic in liver fibrosis

By Len Zehr Fatty liver disease, or the accumulation of fat in liver cells, is a “silent epidemic,” says Dr. Peter Traber, president, CEO and chief medical officer of Galectin Therapeutics (NASDAQ:GALT). In an interview...

August 20, 2013
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RedHill readying Phase 3 trials in Crohn’s

By Len Zehr With a PDUFA target date of Feb. 3, 2014 for its migraine drug, RHB-103, and NDA filing planned for the first quarter of 2014 for the anti-emetic drug, RHB-102, RedHill Biopharma (NASDAQ,:RDHL; TASE:RDHL) is...

August 13, 2013
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Elite eyes home run in abuse-resistant technology

By Len Zehr After reinventing itself in 2011, Elite Pharmaceuticals (OTCBB:ELTP) has bounced back with a line of generic drugs and is banking on the development of abuse-resistant opioids and once-daily opioid products...

August 6, 2013
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In conversation with Todd Wyche

By Len Zehr As CEO and a co-founder of Brinson Patrick Securities, Todd Wyche has championed the use and growth of at-the-market offerings (ATMs) for the past 17 years for REITs, energy companies and most recently...

July 2, 2013
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Avivagen shifts to commercial mindset from R&D

By Len Zehr Cameron Groome, who moved into the executive suite at Avivagen (TSX-V:VIV) in March, has transformed the focus of the animal wellness company to a business and product development engine and away from an...

June 18, 2013