iHealthScreen Inc. is Awarded US Patent on Late Age-related Macular Degeneration (AMD) Prediction Model, which is based on AI and Color Fundus Imaging

iHealthScreen is the first company that developed the late AMD prediction model and was awarded a patent by USPTO NEW YORK–(BUSINESS WIRE)–#AI—iPredictTM late AMD prediction model provides a fully automated prediction score for age-related macular degeneration (AMD), and identifies the individuals who are at risk of developing late AMD in 1 year, 2-year or 5-year. … [Read more…]

CANbridge Forms Scientific Advisory Board to Guide Global Development of CAN106 in Complement-mediated Diseases

CAN106 Phase 1 results showed rapid and potent C5 inhibition, complete and sustained blockade of complement activity Data presented at European Hematology Association 2022 Congress and 14th International Conference on Complement Therapeutics CAN106 in Phase 1b/2 study of paroxysmal nocturnal hemoglobinuria in China Shows potential for treating other complement-mediated diseases BEIJING & CAMBRIDGE, Mass.–(BUSINESS WIRE)–CANbridge … [Read more…]

Slingshot Biosciences, Inc. Partners With Chameleon Science to Distribute Synthetic Cells Throughout Australia, New Zealand & Singapore

EMERYVILLE, Calif.–(BUSINESS WIRE)–SLINGSHOT BIOSCIENCES, INC., the developers of synthetic cells, today announced they have extended their distribution channel through a new agreement with Chameleon Science. Chameleon Science is an innovative new company specializing in the development and distribution of emerging technologies in Life Sciences. The Chameleon team has over 25 years of experience in the … [Read more…]

DiaMedica Therapeutics Announces Clinical Hold of its Phase 2/3 ReMEDy2 Clinical Trial for DM199

MINNEAPOLIS–(BUSINESS WIRE)–DiaMedica Therapeutics Inc. (Nasdaq: DMAC), a clinical-stage biopharmaceutical company focused on developing novel treatments for neurological disorders and kidney diseases, today announced that the U.S. Food and Drug Administration (FDA) has placed a clinical hold on the Company’s Phase 2/3 ReMEDy2 trial studying the use of the Company’s product candidate, DM199, to treat acute … [Read more…]

DermTech Joins PeDRA Corporate Council, Supporting Efforts to Address Pediatric Skin Diseases

LA JOLLA, Calif.–(BUSINESS WIRE)–DermTech, Inc. (NASDAQ: DMTK) (“DermTech” or the “Company”), a leader in precision dermatology enabled by a non-invasive skin genomics platform, announced today its membership in the Corporate Council of the Pediatric Dermatology Research Alliance (PeDRA). PeDRA is a nonprofit research network with the mission to create, inspire and sustain research to prevent, … [Read more…]

Atara Biotherapeutics to Announce Completion of ATA188 Phase 2 EMBOLD Study Interim Analysis on Tuesday, July 12, 2022

Live Conference Call and Webcast at 5:00 p.m. EDT SOUTH SAN FRANCISCO, Calif.–(BUSINESS WIRE)–Atara Biotherapeutics, Inc. (Nasdaq: ATRA), a leader in T-cell immunotherapy, leveraging its novel allogeneic Epstein-Barr virus (EBV) T-cell platform to develop transformative therapies for patients with cancer and autoimmune diseases, today announced the Company will disclose its completion of the ATA188 Phase … [Read more…]

Abata Therapeutics to Participate in the Guggenheim I&I Spotlight Series – Treg-Based Therapies

BOSTON–(BUSINESS WIRE)–Abata Therapeutics, a company focused on translating the biology of regulatory T cells (Tregs) into transformational medicines for patients living with severe autoimmune and inflammatory diseases, today announced that Samantha Singer, M.S., M.B.A., president, and chief executive officer, and John Trzupek, M.B.A., Ph.D., chief operating officer of Abata will participate in a fireside chat … [Read more…]

Renowned Dermatologist – Dr. Matt Leavitt joins Gore Range Capital as an Executive Partner

DALLAS–(BUSINESS WIRE)–Matt Leavitt, DO, FAAD, Executive Chairman and Founder of Advanced Dermatology and Cosmetic Surgery, has joined Gore Range Capital as an Executive Partner. Dr. Leavitt is a board-certified dermatologist, and hair restoration / loss specialist recognized internationally as a leading physician, surgeon, educator, clinical researcher, lecturer, author, and philanthropist. He is responsible for building … [Read more…]

California Schools VEBA honored as ‘Healthy People 2030 Champion’

SAN DIEGO–(BUSINESS WIRE)–California Schools VEBA has been recognized by the Office of Disease Prevention and Health Promotion (ODPHP) within the U.S. Department of Health and Human Services (HHS) as a Healthy People 2030 Champion. As a Healthy People 2030 Champion, federal officials say VEBA has demonstrated a commitment to helping achieve the Healthy People 2030 … [Read more…]