Rhizen Pharmaceuticals AG Announces Upcoming Data Presentations at ESMO 2022 for Its Clinical Stage Assets; Tenalisib in Locally Advanced/ Metastatic Breast Cancer and RP12146 in Multiple Solid Tumors

Tenalisib (RP6530, selective dual PI3K d/γ inhibitor with additional SIK3 inhibitory activity) showed encouraging results with a clinical benefit rate (CBR) of 57.5% from an ongoing phase II trial in patients with locally advanced or metastatic HR+/HER2- breast cancer (mBC) RP12146, Rhizen’s next generation PARP1/2 inhibitor concludes dose escalation phase with a favorable safety profile … [Read more…]

Sparrow Pharmaceuticals Doses First Patient in Phase 2 Clinical Trial of SPI-62 with Prednisolone for Polymyalgia Rheumatica

PORTLAND, Ore.–(BUSINESS WIRE)–Sparrow Pharmaceuticals, an emerging, clinical-stage biopharmaceutical company developing novel, targeted therapies to address unmet needs in both rheumatology and endocrinology, today announced that the first patient has been dosed in a phase 2 clinical trial (NCT number: NCT05436652) of prednisolone in combination with SPI-62, Sparrow’s potent and selective investigational HSD-1 inhibitor, for the … [Read more…]

InnoCare Announces First Patient Dosed in Phase II Registrational Trial of Tafasitamab in Combination with Lenalidomide for Relapsed or Refractory Diffuse Large B-Cell Lymphoma in China

BEIJING–(BUSINESS WIRE)–InnoCare Pharma (HKEX: 09969) announced today that the first patient was dosed in the phase II registrational trial (Registry number: CTR20221519) of tafasitamab in combination with lenalidomide for adult patients in China who have relapsed or refractory diffuse large B-cell lymphoma (DLBCL) and are not eligible for autologous stem cell transplantation (ASCT). Dr. Jasmine … [Read more…]

GRAIL to Present Final Multi-cancer Early Detection Data From the Interventional PATHFINDER Study at ESMO Congress 2022

Final Data From One of the Largest Multi-Cancer Early Detection Studies in an Intended Use Population MENLO PARK, Calif.–(BUSINESS WIRE)–GRAIL, LLC, a healthcare company whose mission is to detect cancer early when it can be cured, today announced final results from the interventional PATHFINDER study will be presented at the European Society for Medical Oncology … [Read more…]

Radiology Startup Chiasm Is Changing the Healthcare Landscape for Patients

SAN FRANCISCO–(BUSINESS WIRE)–Radiology startup Chiasm has developed a platform that transforms the imaging diagnostic process of healthcare. Chiasm is designed to bridge the imaging gap for patients, giving full control of information to those who need it most. For imaging centers, it’s an online booking platform that allows patients to schedule appointments and follow ups … [Read more…]

CUPE Appalled at Reckless Canadian Blood Services Plasma Privatization Deal

OTTAWA, Ontario–(BUSINESS WIRE)–CUPE, Canada’s largest union, is appalled at the Canadian Blood Services (CBS) decision to sign a secret plasma privatization deal that puts our entire blood system at risk. The 15-year contract with global plasma corporation, Grifols, will allow the corporation to develop a US-style paid plasma system in Canada and give privatization another … [Read more…]

Charles River Laboratories to Present at Baird and Morgan Stanley Conferences

WILMINGTON, Mass.–(BUSINESS WIRE)–$CRL #CRL–Charles River Laboratories International, Inc. (NYSE: CRL) announced today that it will present at two upcoming investor conferences in New York, including: Baird 2022 Global Healthcare Conference on Tuesday, September 13th, at 10:15 a.m. EDT; and Morgan Stanley 20th Annual Global Healthcare Conference on Wednesday, September 14th, at 10:00 a.m. EDT. Management … [Read more…]

Catalent, Inc. to Present at September Investor Conferences

SOMERSET, N.J.–(BUSINESS WIRE)–Catalent, Inc. (NYSE: CTLT), the global leader in enabling pharma, biotech, and consumer health partners to optimize development, launch, and supply of better patient treatments across multiple modalities, today announced that members of its executive leadership team will participate at two upcoming investor conferences. On September 13, 2022 at 11:45 a.m. ET, the … [Read more…]

Zymeworks Announces Filing and Mailing of Materials for the Special Meeting to Approve Redomicile to Delaware

Redomicile anticipated to enhance long-term value for securityholders, provide opportunities for increased value of Zymeworks common shares, and better position the Company for future growth Zymeworks Board recommends that Zymeworks securityholders vote FOR the Redomicile resolution To vote, contact Kingsdale Advisors at 1-855-476-7981 (within North America) or at 1-416-867-2272 (outside North America), or at contactus@kingsdaleadvisors.com … [Read more…]

Tvardi Therapeutics to Present at the Morgan Stanley 20th Annual Global Healthcare Conference

HOUSTON–(BUSINESS WIRE)–#IPF–Tvardi Therapeutics, Inc. (“Tvardi”), a privately held, clinical-stage biopharmaceutical company focused on the development of STAT3 inhibitors, announced that the management team will participate in a fireside chat at the Morgan Stanley 20th Annual Global Healthcare Conference at 1:30 p.m. ET as well as in one-on-one meetings in New York City on Wednesday, September … [Read more…]