Perspectus and The University of Charleston Offer Next Generation Virtual Reality Education Lab

CHARLESTON, W.Va.–(BUSINESS WIRE)–Starting this fall, students at the University of Charleston, West Virginia (UCWV) will study human anatomy in 3D, with the launch of a dedicated virtual reality (VR) lab, through a partnership with Perspectus, Inc., a Colorado-based virtual and mixed reality technology firm. “We are excited to offer virtual reality technology to enhance student … [Read more…]

Reinsurance Group of America Announces Pricing of Subordinated Debentures

ST. LOUIS–(BUSINESS WIRE)–Reinsurance Group of America, Incorporated (NYSE: RGA) (the “Company”) announced today that it has priced an aggregate principal amount of $700 million of 7.125% fixed-rate reset subordinated debentures due 2052 (the “2052 Debentures”) pursuant to a public offering. Wells Fargo Securities, LLC, BofA Securities, Inc., HSBC Securities (USA) Inc., J.P. Morgan Securities LLC, … [Read more…]

WHO Expands Recommendation for Veklury® (Remdesivir) to Patients With Severe Disease in Latest Update to COVID-19 Guideline

— Veklury is Now Recommended by the WHO for Use in Both Non-Severe COVID-19 Patients at the Highest Risk of Hospitalization and Patients with Severe COVID-19 — FOSTER CITY, Calif.–(BUSINESS WIRE)–Gilead Sciences, Inc. (Nasdaq: GILD) today announced updates to the World Health Organization’s (WHO) Therapeutics and COVID-19: living guideline, which now conditionally recommends Veklury® (remdesivir) … [Read more…]

Know Labs, Inc. Announces Pricing of Upsized $7.2 Million Public Offering of Common Stock and Uplisting to the NYSE American Exchange

SEATTLE–(BUSINESS WIRE)–Know Labs, Inc. (NYSE American: KNW), an emerging developer of non-invasive medical diagnostic technology, today announced the pricing of a firm commitment underwritten public offering of 3,600,000 shares of its common stock at a public offering price of $2.00 per share (the “Offering”). The aggregate gross proceeds from the Offering are expected to total … [Read more…]

Revance to Present Data from Phase 2 JUNIPER Clinical Trial Evaluating DAXXIFY™ (DaxibotulinumtoxinA-lanm) Injection for the Treatment of Upper Limb Spasticity at the International Congress of Parkinson and Movement Disorder Society (MDS)

– Oral poster showcasing positive results from Revance’s Phase 2 JUNIPER clinical trial, which demonstrated long-term efficacy and safety with DAXXIFY™ for the treatment of upper limb spasticity (ULS) in adults after stroke or traumatic brain injury – Study results indicate that DAXXIFY™ at the 500U dose is effective and well tolerated for treating adult … [Read more…]

QIAGEN Adds New Assays With CE-IVD Certification for NeuMoDx Integrated PCR System

New assays for Epstein-Barr virus (EBV) and human herpesvirus 6 (HHV-6) expand menu to now 16 available CE-IVD assays Improved multiple-target assay for respiratory diseases in development; new dual-target SARS-CoV-2 design enables faster clinical decisions Multiplex assay for detection of monkeypox planned to be made available in 2022 HILDEN, Germany & GERMANTOWN, Md.–(BUSINESS WIRE)–QIAGEN N.V. … [Read more…]

Revance Announces Closing of Public Offering and Full Exercise of the Underwriters’ Option to Purchase Additional Shares

NASHVILLE, Tenn.–(BUSINESS WIRE)–Revance Therapeutics, Inc. (Nasdaq: RVNC), a commercial stage biotechnology company focused on innovative aesthetic and therapeutic offerings (“Revance” or the “Company”), today announced the closing of its previously announced underwritten public offering of 9,200,000 shares of its common stock, which includes the full exercise of the underwriters’ option to purchase 1,200,000 additional shares, … [Read more…]

Syros and Tyme Technologies Announce Stockholder Approval of Merger

— Combined Company to Trade on Nasdaq Under Ticker “SYRS” — — Syros Announces 1-for-10 Reverse Stock Split of Common Stock — CAMBRIDGE, Mass. & BEDMINSTER, N.J.–(BUSINESS WIRE)–Syros Pharmaceuticals, Inc. (NASDAQ:SYRS), a leader in the development of medicines that control the expression of genes, and Tyme Technologies, Inc. (NASDAQ:TYME) today announced the results of the … [Read more…]

Valent BioSciences Promotes Salman Mir to EVP and COO

LIBERTYVILLE, Ill.–(BUSINESS WIRE)–Valent BioSciences LLC, the global biorational products leader in agriculture, public health, and forestry, has announced the promotion of Salman Mir to Executive Vice President and Chief Operating Officer. He will continue reporting to Ted Melnik, Valent BioSciences’ President and Chief Executive Officer. In his new position, Mir will oversee the entire spectrum … [Read more…]

Life Sciences BC Announces Incoming Board of Directors

VANCOUVER, British Columbia–(BUSINESS WIRE)–Life Sciences BC (LSBC) is pleased to announce new and returning members to the Board of Directors, following its Annual General Meeting (AGM) held on September 15th, 2022. The incoming Board of Directors is comprised of leaders within British Columbia’s life sciences community, all of whom are aligned with LSBC’s vision and … [Read more…]