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Reviva Announces Positive Topline Results from Global Pivotal Phase 3 RECOVER Trial of Brilaroxazine in Schizophrenia

11/01/2023

– Successfully met primary endpoint; brilaroxazine 50 mg delivered a statistically significant and clinically meaningful 10.1-point reduction in Positive and Negative Syndrome Scale (PANSS) total score vs. placebo at week 4, p<0.001 – – Statistically significant and clinically meaningful reductions in all major symptom domains and secondary endpoints at week 4 with 50 mg of…

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Meet with Johnson & Johnson Innovation In Person at JLABS

10/30/2023

On November 14th deal making teams from across Johnson & Johnson will be at JLABS @ Toronto to meet with selected companies to discuss collaboration opportunities. Applicants will have the opportunity to meet with leaders from Johnson & Johnson Innovation, JJDC and Research & Development. Application deadline is October 31st and selected companies will be notified on November…

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Flare Therapeutics Announces First Patients Dosed in First-in-Human Phase 1 Clinical Study of FX-909 in Advanced Solid Malignancies, Including Urothelial Cancer

10/27/2023

FX-909 is a first-in-class small molecule inhibitor of the PPARG transcription factor for the potential treatment of advanced urothelial carcinoma Excerpt from the Press Release: CAMBRIDGE, Mass., Oct. 19, 2023 /PRNewswire/ — Flare Therapeutics Inc., a biotechnology company targeting transcription factors (TF) to discover precision medicines for cancer and other diseases, today announced that the…

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Rani Therapeutics Announces Successful Oral Delivery of Monoclonal Antibody via High-Capacity Pill in Preclinical Study

10/25/2023

RaniPill® HC achieved 4/4 successful drug delivery of orally administered Humira® (adalimumab) – – RaniPill® HC has achieved a cumulative >90% success rate across multiple preclinical studies – – RaniPill® HC shortlisted as a finalist by Fierce Life Sciences Innovation Awards – Excerpt from the Press Release: SAN JOSE, Calif., Oct. 19, 2023 (GLOBE NEWSWIRE)…

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Sight Sciences Announces Presentation of Successful Phase I Results of the SAHARA Randomized Controlled Clinical Trial Comparing TearCare® to Restasis® for the Treatment of Dry Eye Disease at the American Academy of Optometry Annual Meeting

10/24/2023

Interventional eyelid procedures enabled by TearCare technology successfully delivered clinically and statistically significant improvements in every sign and symptom measured at every time point through six months Excerpt from the Press Release: MENLO PARK, Calif., Oct. 12, 2023 (GLOBE NEWSWIRE) — Sight Sciences, Inc. (Nasdaq: SGHT) (“Sight Sciences,” or the “Company”), an eyecare technology company…

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Anixa Biosciences Completes Treatment of First Patient Cohort in Ovarian Cancer CAR-T Clinical Trial

10/23/2023

– With no dose-limiting toxicities observed, treatment of second dose cohort to begin Excerpt from the Press Release: SAN JOSE, Calif., Oct. 13, 2023 /PRNewswire/ — Anixa Biosciences, Inc. (“Anixa” or the “Company”) (NASDAQ: ANIX), a biotechnology company focused on the treatment and prevention of cancer, today announced that, in partnership with Moffitt Cancer Center, it…

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Gemini Induces Pharmacologic Activity and Related Physiologic Changes in Multiple Preclinical Studies

10/20/2023

– Key Biomarker Activity Confirmed for Evaluation in Upcoming Phase 1 Study – Excerpt from the Press Release: SAN DIEGO–(BUSINESS WIRE)–Revelation Biosciences Inc. (NASDAQ: REVB) (the “Company” or “Revelation”), announced today that data from recent preclinical studies of the Company’s Gemini formulation demonstrated its therapeutic potential as a preventative therapy across multiple indications including infection…

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Inmagene Doses First Patient in Phase 2a Trial of IMG-007, an Anti-OX40 Monoclonal Antibody with an Extended Half-life, for the Treatment of Alopecia Areata

10/19/2023

Excerpt from the Press Release: SAN DIEGO, Oct. 13, 2023 /PRNewswire/ — Inmagene Biopharmaceuticals (“Inmagene”), a clinical stage biotechnology company developing innovative and differentiated therapies for immunological and inflammatory diseases, announced that the first patient has been dosed in a global multicenter Phase 2a study of IMG-007 in adult patients with AA. The study will…

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Phase 2a Study of HU6, Rivus Pharmaceuticals’ Investigational Controlled Metabolic Accelerator, Demonstrates Clinical Benefit in Patients with High Body Mass Index and Nonalcoholic Fatty Liver Disease

10/17/2023

– Results showing significant reductions in liver fat content and body weight, no loss of lean muscle mass, and improvement in key markers of metabolism and inflammation published in The Lancet Gastroenterology & Hepatology – – HU6 was well tolerated at once-daily oral doses with adverse events mainly mild or moderate in severity Excerpt from…

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Oncternal Therapeutics Announces First Patient Dosed in Phase 1/2 Study of Dual-Action AR Inhibitor, ONCT-534, in Patients with Metastatic Castration-Resistant Prostate Cancer

10/13/2023

Excerpt from the Press Release: SAN DIEGO, Oct. 05, 2023 (GLOBE NEWSWIRE) — Oncternal Therapeutics, Inc. (Nasdaq: ONCT), a clinical-stage biopharmaceutical company focused on the development of novel oncology therapies, today announced that the first patient has been dosed in the Phase 1/2 dose escalation/dose expansion study of ONCT-534, the company’s dual-action androgen receptor inhibitor.…

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