Nxera Pharma to Receive US$15 Million from Neurocrine Biosciences Following Dosing of First Patient in Phase 3 Trial of NBI-1117568
By Dr. Matthew Watson
Tokyo, Japan and Cambridge, UK, 3 June 2025 – Nxera Pharma Co., Ltd. (“Nxera” or “the Company”; TSE 4565) today announces that its partner, Neurocrine Biosciences (“Neurocrine”) has dosed the first patient in its Phase 3 registrational program of NBI-1117568 (NBI-’568) as a potential treatment for schizophrenia, resulting in a payment of US$15 million to Nxera (Clinical Trial ID: NCT06963034). The US$15 million payment will be fully recognized as revenue in the second quarter of 2025.
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Nxera Pharma to Receive US$15 Million from Neurocrine Biosciences Following Dosing of First Patient in Phase 3 Trial of NBI-1117568
Live from ASCO 2025 | Ascentage Pharma Presents Clinical Data on Bcl-2 Inhibitor Lisaftoclax in Venetoclax-Refractory Patients in Oral Report
By Dr. Matthew Watson
ROCKVILLE, Md. and SUZHOU, China, June 02, 2025 (GLOBE NEWSWIRE) -- Ascentage Pharma (NASDAQ: AAPG; HKEX: 6855), a global biopharmaceutical company dedicated to addressing unmet medical needs in cancers, announced that it has released the latest data from a Phase Ib/II study of the investigational Bcl-2 inhibitor, lisaftoclax (APG-2575), in combination with hypomethylating agent azacitidine in patients with treatment-naïve (TN) or prior venetoclax-exposed myeloid malignancies, in an oral presentation at the 61st American Society of Clinical Oncology (ASCO) Annual Meeting.
Live from ASCO 2025 | Ascentage Pharma Releases Promising Clinical Data on Alrizomadlin Monotherapy and Combinations in Solid Tumors
By Dr. Matthew Watson
ROCKVILLE, Md. and SUZHOU, China, June 02, 2025 (GLOBE NEWSWIRE) -- Ascentage Pharma (NASDAQ: AAPG; HKEX: 6855), a global biopharmaceutical company dedicated to addressing unmet medical needs in cancers, announced that it has released the latest clinical data from its Phase II study of the MDM2-p53 inhibitor alrizomadlin (APG-115) as a single agent or in combination with PD-1 inhibitor toripalimab in patients with advanced adenoid cystic carcinoma (ACC) or other solid tumors in a poster presentation at the 61st American Society of Clinical Oncology (ASCO) Annual Meeting. Alrizomadlin is the first MDM2-p53 inhibitor to enter clinical development in China and a key investigational drug candidate in Ascentage Pharma’s apoptosis-targeted pipeline with global first-in-class potential.
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Live from ASCO 2025 | Ascentage Pharma Releases Promising Clinical Data on Alrizomadlin Monotherapy and Combinations in Solid Tumors
argenx to Present at Goldman Sachs 46th Annual Global Healthcare Conference
By Dr. Matthew Watson
June 3, 2025Amsterdam, the Netherlands – argenx (Euronext & Nasdaq: ARGX), a global immunology company committed to improving the lives of people suffering from severe autoimmune diseases, today announced that Karl Gubitz, Chief Financial Officer, will participate in a fireside chat at the Goldman Sachs 46th Annual Global Healthcare Conference on Tuesday, June 10, 2025 at 8:40 AM ET in Miami, FL.
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Press Release: Rilzabrutinib granted orphan drug designation in the US for sickle cell disease
By Dr. Matthew Watson
Rilzabrutinib granted orphan drug designation in the US for sickle cell disease
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Roche’s Tecentriq combined with lurbinectedin shows significant survival benefit in extensive-stage small cell lung cancer
By Dr. Matthew Watson
Basel, 3 June 2025 - Roche (SIX: RO, ROG; OTCQX: RHHBY) announced today positive results from the Phase III IMforte study of Tecentriq® (atezolizumab) in combination with lurbinectedin (Zepzelca®) as a first-line maintenance treatment for people with extensive-stage small cell lung cancer (ES-SCLC), following induction therapy with carboplatin, etoposide and Tecentriq. The data showed that this combination reduced the risk of disease progression or death by 46% and the risk of death by 27%, compared to Tecentriq maintenance therapy alone. Safety was consistent with the known safety profiles of Tecentriq and lurbinectedin. These data were presented in an oral session at the 2025 American Society of Clinical Oncology (ASCO) Annual Meeting and simultaneously published in The Lancet.1,4
Addex Convenes Annual General Meeting 2025
By Dr. Matthew Watson
Geneva, Switzerland, June 3, 2025 - Addex Therapeutics (SIX: ADXN and Nasdaq: ADXN), a clinical-stage biopharmaceutical company focused on developing a portfolio of novel small molecule allosteric modulators for neurological disorders, announced today that its 2025 Annual General Meeting will take place on Tuesday June 24, 2025, at 11:00 am CEST at the Campus Biotech, Chemin des Mines 9, 1202 Geneva (doors open at 10:30 am).
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Crinetics Pharmaceuticals to Participate in the Jefferies Global Healthcare Conference 2025
By Dr. Matthew Watson
SAN DIEGO, May 23, 2025 (GLOBE NEWSWIRE) -- Crinetics Pharmaceuticals, Inc. (Nasdaq: CRNX), today announced that company management will participate in the Jefferies Global Healthcare Conference, taking place June 3-5, 2025 in New York, NY.
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Crinetics Pharmaceuticals to Participate in the Jefferies Global Healthcare Conference 2025
Evaxion to announce business update and first quarter 2025 financial results on May 27, 2025
By Dr. Matthew Watson
COPENHAGEN, Denmark, May 23, 2025 - Evaxion A/S (NASDAQ: EVAX) (“Evaxion”), a clinical-stage TechBio company specializing in developing AI-Immunology™ powered vaccines, will provide a business update and report its first quarter 2025 financial results on Tuesday, May 27, 2025, before opening of the Nasdaq CM.
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IMUNON Announces 2025 ASCO Annual Meeting Oral Presentation Highlighting Unprecedented Survival Data from Phase 2 Trial of IMNN-001 in Treatment of…
By Dr. Matthew Watson
Data show continuous clinically significant improvement, with median 13-month and 3-month increases in overall and progression-free survival, respectively, in treatment group
Allogene Therapeutics Announces Participation in Upcoming Investor Conferences
By Dr. Matthew Watson
SOUTH SAN FRANCISCO, Calif., May 23, 2025 (GLOBE NEWSWIRE) -- Allogene Therapeutics, Inc. (Nasdaq: ALLO), a clinical-stage biotechnology company pioneering the development of allogeneic CAR T (AlloCAR T™) products for cancer and autoimmune disease, today announced that it will participate in four upcoming investor conferences in May and June.
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Allogene Therapeutics Announces Participation in Upcoming Investor Conferences
Syncromune® Inc. Announces Publication of Abstract on SYNC-T® Therapy SV-102 Phase 1 Data for Metastatic Prostate Cancer at ASCO 2025 Annual Meeting
By Dr. Matthew Watson
Study Demonstrated 87% Overall Response Rate in Metastatic Prostate Cancer Patients Treated with SYNC-T, a First-in-Class In Situ Personalized Immunotherapy Platform
CHMP recommends EU approval of Roche’s Itovebi for PIK3CA-mutated, ER-positive, HER2-negative, advanced breast cancer
By Dr. Matthew Watson
Basel, 23 May 2025 - Roche (SIX: RO, ROG; OTCQX: RHHBY) announced today that the European Medicines Agency’s Committee for Medicinal Products for Human Use (CHMP) has adopted a positive opinion for Itovebi™ (inavolisib), in combination with palbociclib (Ibrance®) and fulvestrant, for the treatment of adult patients with PIK3CA-mutated, oestrogen receptor (ER)-positive, human epidermal growth factor receptor 2 (HER2)-negative, locally advanced or metastatic breast cancer, following recurrence on or within 12 months of completing adjuvant endocrine treatment. If approved, the Itovebi-based regimen has the potential to transform the standard of care in this first-line setting, where treatments are currently limited.1 A final decision regarding the approval is expected from the European Commission in the near future.
Immix Biopharma Further Expands U.S. Clinical Sites for relapsed/refractory AL Amyloidosis Trial NEXICART-2
By Dr. Matthew Watson
– Patient enrollment exceeding expectations –
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Immix Biopharma Further Expands U.S. Clinical Sites for relapsed/refractory AL Amyloidosis Trial NEXICART-2
MediPharm Labs Cautions Shareholders about Dissident Nominees’ Governance Failures at Check-Cap Ltd.
By Dr. Matthew Watson
TORONTO, May 23, 2025 (GLOBE NEWSWIRE) -- MediPharm Labs Corp. (TSX: LABS) (“MediPharm”, the “Company”, or “we”), a pharmaceutical company specialized in precision-based cannabinoids, today provided its shareholders with information related to three of the six directors (the “Dissident Nominees”) nominated by Apollo Technology Capital Corporation (“Apollo”) to stand for election at MediPharm’s Annual and Special Meeting of Shareholders on June 16, 2025. All dollar figures in this news release are in U.S. dollars.
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Tevogen Bio Plans to Expand Specialty Care Pipeline to Include Patients 65+, Building on Previous Forecast of Nearly $1 Billion in Launch-Year;…
By Dr. Matthew Watson
WARREN, N.J., May 23, 2025 (GLOBE NEWSWIRE) -- Tevogen (“Tevogen Bio Holdings Inc.” or “Company”) (Nasdaq: TVGN), today announced a planned expansion of TVGN 489’s target population to include patients 65 and older. As previously reported in October 2024, the top-line revenue forecast for the specialty care pipeline was projected at nearly $1 billion in its launch year, with a cumulative five-year estimate ranging between $18 billion and $22 billion. This anticipated expansion aims to broaden the market potential of Tevogen’s specialty pharmaceuticals. An updated forecast and the risk adjusted net present value (rNPV) will be provided to reflect the inclusion of the 65+ patient population.
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Tevogen Bio Plans to Expand Specialty Care Pipeline to Include Patients 65+, Building on Previous Forecast of Nearly $1 Billion in Launch-Year;...
Boundless Bio Announces Portfolio Prioritization and Runway Extension
By Dr. Matthew Watson
Portfolio prioritization focuses on novel-novel combination therapy of BBI-355 and BBI-825 and new development candidate, BBI-940, for novel kinesin program
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PMV Pharmaceuticals to Participate at Upcoming Investor Conferences
By Dr. Matthew Watson
PRINCETON, N.J., May 23, 2025 (GLOBE NEWSWIRE) -- PMV Pharmaceuticals, Inc. (“PMV Pharma”; Nasdaq: PMVP), a precision oncology company pioneering the discovery and development of small molecule, tumor-agnostic therapies targeting p53, today announced that David H. Mack, Ph.D., President and Chief Executive Officer and Deepika Jalota, Pharm. D., Chief Development Officer, will participate at the following investor conferences. Management will also participate in one-on-one investor meetings.
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AEON Biopharma Reports Inducement Grants Under NYSE American LLC Company Guide Section 711
By Dr. Matthew Watson
IRVINE, Calif., May 23, 2025 (GLOBE NEWSWIRE) -- AEON Biopharma, Inc. (“AEON” or the “Company”) (NYSE: AEON), a clinical-stage biopharmaceutical company focused on developing a botulinum toxin complex for the treatment of multiple therapeutic indications, today reported the grant in May of 102,880 restricted stock units (RSUs) of the Company’s common stock to newly hired non-executive employees of the company. The awards were approved by the Company’s Board of Directors under the AEON 2025 Inducement Incentive Plan, which a grant date and vesting commencement date of May 21, 2025.
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Zhengye Biotechnology Holding Limited Receives NASDAQ Notice Related to Late Filing of Form 20-F
By Dr. Matthew Watson
Jilin, China, May 23, 2025 (GLOBE NEWSWIRE) -- Zhengye Biotechnology Holding Limited (Nasdaq: ZYBT) (the “Company” or “Zhengye”), a veterinary vaccine manufacturer that encompasses research, development, manufacturing, and sales of veterinary vaccines, with a focus on livestock vaccines in China, today announced that it has received a letter from the NASDAQ Stock Market, dated May 20, 2025 (the “Delinquency Letter”), notifying the Company that it is not in compliance with the requirements for continued listing set forth in NASDAQ Listing Rule 5250(c)(1) because it did not timely file its annual report on Form 20-F for the fiscal year ended December 31, 2024 (the “2024 Annual Report”).
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