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Monopar Therapeutics readies two key clinical trials in fourth quarter

Monopar Therapeutics (NASDAQ:MNPR), which focuses on developing cancer therapies and treatments for cancer-related adverse events, is on track for two important clinical trials with its lead drug candidates, Validive...

October 6, 2020

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aTyr Pharma gearing for data readouts in COVID-19, interstitial lung disease

aTyr Pharma (NASDAQ:LIFE) expects to report before the end of 2020 results of a Phase 2 study with its ATYR1923 drug candidate in COVID-19-related severe respiratory complications. It also has a data readout planned in...

September 29, 2020

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Trendlines’ PregnanTech developing Lioness device to prevent preterm birth

Closely-held PregnanTech is completing a clinical safety study with its Lioness device to prevent preterm birth in non-pregnant women about to undergo a hysterectomy as a steppingstone to a larger proof-of-concept study...

September 22, 2020

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BioCardia developing autologous and allogenic cardiovascular cell therapies

BioCardia (NASDAQ:BCDA) is developing two late-stage clinical autologous cell therapies, known as CardiAMP, for ischemic heart failure and chronic myocardial ischemia, a neurokinin 1 receptor positive (NK1R+) allogenic...

September 15, 2020

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Profound Medical’s TULSA-PRO and Sonalleve treatments at a Center of Excellence at the University Hospital of Cologne

By Leonard Zehr The University Hospital of Cologne is one of the largest in Germany with 59 departments and institutions, and is a leading interdisciplinary Oncology Center of Excellence. Recently, the interdisciplinary...

September 8, 2020

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IDbyDNA commercializing Explify platform for comprehensive pathogen detection and surveillance

Closely-held clinical metagenomics company, IDbyDNA, is commercializing its Explify platform with the goal of replacing traditional pathogen detection with a data-driven approach. “Our vision is to deploy our...

September 1, 2020

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Axolotl Biosciences developing bioink for 3D neural tissue bioprinting

Closely-held Axolotl Biosciences is developing a bioink specifically formulated for the bioprinting of neural tissue, for biotechnology and pharmaceutical companies to use for research and development purposes. “Last...

August 25, 2020

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Chiasma readies U.S. launch of first oral somatostatin analog for acromegaly

On the heels of an FDA approval, Chiasma (NASDAQ:CHMA) is preparing for the U.S. launch of MYCAPSSA, the first orally administered somatostatin analog for the long-term maintenance treatment of acromegaly in patients...

August 18, 2020

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Profound Medical’s TULSA-PRO prostate cancer treatment finds early adopter in Dr. Joseph Busch

As the founder of Atlanta’s renowned Busch Center, Dr. Joseph Busch Jr. brings a 40-year-plus track record in diagnostic radiology and hundreds of international research studies to preventative screening and accurate...

August 11, 2020

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Prothena building diverse pipeline in multiple neurodegenerative and rare indications

Fueled by decades of research in protein dysregulation and fundamental neuroscience, Prothena (NASDAQ:PRTA) is advancing a pipeline of therapeutic candidates with the potential to change the course of diseases such as...

August 4, 2020

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InspireMD advancing global distribution of CGuard EPS carotid stent for stroke prevention; gearing for U.S. pivotal trial

InspireMD (NYSE American:NSPR) is awaiting a decision from the FDA for an investigational device exemption as a steppingstone for a pivotal trial of its CE Mark-approved CGuard Carotid Stent System for the prevention of...

July 28, 2020

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Soliton seeking FDA okay to treat cellulite with Rapid Acoustic Pulse

Soliton (NASDAQ:SOLY) has filed a 510(k) submission for FDA clearance of its Rapid Acoustic Pulse (RAP) technology for reduction in the appearance of cellulite, which affects between 80% and 90% of women. The FDA has...

July 21, 2020

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NeuroOne developing electrode technology to treat neurological conditions

NeuroOne (OTCQB:NMTC) is developing high-definition, minimally invasive thin-film electrodes for the diagnosis and treatment of various neurological conditions, including epilepsy, Parkinson’s disease (PD) and chronic...

July 14, 2020

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Loki Therapeutics harnessing antigens from traditional childhood vaccinations for immunotherapy

Unlike the traditional approach to immunotherapy, which teaches the body to recognize tumor antigens as something foreign to be attacked, closely-held Loki Therapeutics’ AWAKE technology makes cancer appear as something...

July 7, 2020

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Passage Bio developing transformative therapies for rare, life-threatening genetic disorders

Passage Bio (NASDAQ:PASG) is focused on developing transformative, differentiated therapies for rare, life-threatening monogenic CNS disorders, with the goal of mitigating development risk. “We believe that our rigorous...

June 30, 2020

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CohBar developing therapeutics from mitochondrial DNA

CohBar (NASDAQ:CWBR) is transforming peptides encoded and expressed by mitochondria, some of which control a wide range of systems in the body, into novel therapeutics. “Harnessing the power of mitochondria biology to...

June 23, 2020

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Cidara platforms targeting prophylactics and treatments for fungal, viral infections

Cidara Therapeutics (NASDAQ:CDTX) is developing what may be the first antifungal to be approved in 15 years for both the treatment and prevention of invasive fungal disease.

June 16, 2020

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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

Monopar Therapeutics readies two key clinical trials in fourth quarter

aTyr Pharma gearing for data readouts in COVID-19, interstitial lung disease

Trendlines’ PregnanTech developing Lioness device to prevent preterm birth

BioCardia developing autologous and allogenic cardiovascular cell therapies

Profound Medical’s TULSA-PRO and Sonalleve treatments at a Center of Excellence at the University Hospital of Cologne

IDbyDNA commercializing Explify platform for comprehensive pathogen detection and surveillance

Axolotl Biosciences developing bioink for 3D neural tissue bioprinting

Chiasma readies U.S. launch of first oral somatostatin analog for acromegaly

Profound Medical’s TULSA-PRO prostate cancer treatment finds early adopter in Dr. Joseph Busch

Prothena building diverse pipeline in multiple neurodegenerative and rare indications

InspireMD advancing global distribution of CGuard EPS carotid stent for stroke prevention; gearing for U.S. pivotal trial

Soliton seeking FDA okay to treat cellulite with Rapid Acoustic Pulse

NeuroOne developing electrode technology to treat neurological conditions

Loki Therapeutics harnessing antigens from traditional childhood vaccinations for immunotherapy

Passage Bio developing transformative therapies for rare, life-threatening genetic disorders

CohBar developing therapeutics from mitochondrial DNA

Cidara platforms targeting prophylactics and treatments for fungal, viral infections

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

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

SetPoint Medical developing bioelectric treatment for RA, chronic autoimmune diseases

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

COVID-19 presents opportunities and challenges for Field Trip Psychedelics

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