Diatech Pharmacogenetics Announces Investment from TA to Fuel Strategic Growth Initiatives

TA’s investment supports Diatech’s expansion of precision medicine diagnostics to the global market JESI, MARCHE, Italy–(BUSINESS WIRE)–Diatech Pharmacogenetics (“Diatech” or “the Company”), a leader in pharmacogenetics and cancer precision medicine diagnostics, today announced that TA Associates (“TA”), a leading global private equity firm, has signed a definitive agreement to make a strategic growth investment in … [Read more…]

Epsilogen announces significant expansion of management team with three new senior hires

Appointments allow company to consolidate its position as a global leader in the discovery and development of IgE antibody-based therapeutics LONDON–(BUSINESS WIRE)–Epsilogen Ltd, a global leader in the development of novel immunoglobulin E (IgE) antibodies to treat cancer, announced three new senior hires in what is a significant expansion of their management team. Nick Robbins-Cherry … [Read more…]

Alentis Therapeutics Reports Positive Topline Results From Phase 1 Multiple-ascending Dose Cohorts Study

The trial confirms ALE.F02’s good safety profile, exposure and target biological activity BASEL, Switzerland–(BUSINESS WIRE)–Alentis Therapeutics (“Alentis”), the clinical-stage biotechnology company developing breakthrough treatments for organ fibrosis and CLDN1+ tumors, today announced results from the multiple-ascending dose (MAD) part of its first-in-human Phase 1 clinical study of ALE.F02 targeting Claudin-1 (CLDN1). The trial enrolled 24 … [Read more…]

AGC Biologics Received Bioprocessing Excellence Award in Japan

SEATTLE–(BUSINESS WIRE)–AGC Biologics, a leading global Biopharmaceutical Contract Development and Manufacturing Organization (CDMO), announced it has received the “Bioprocessing Excellence in Japan” award at the Asia-Pacific Bioprocessing Excellence Awards ceremony for the work and achievements at the AGC Biologics Chiba, Japan site. The Asia-Pacific Bioprocessing Excellence Awards (ABEA), hosted by IMAPAC, gives recognition to exceptional … [Read more…]

AHF Applauds Bipartisan Senate Bill Targeting PBMs

Proposed legislation would expose longtime bad actors in prescription drug supply chain WASHINGTON–(BUSINESS WIRE)–AIDS Healthcare Foundation (AHF), the world’s largest HIV and AIDS healthcare provider, issued the following statement in support of U.S. Senators Bernie Sanders’ (I-Vermont) and Bill Cassidy’s (R-Louisiana) proposed bill targeting pharmacy benefit managers’ bad practices: “AHF welcomes the introduction of Senator … [Read more…]

Montecito Medical Acquires Medical Office Building in Phoenix Area

NASHVILLE, Tenn.–(BUSINESS WIRE)–Montecito Medical, a leading acquirer of medical office properties nationwide, has acquired a 68,000-square-foot medical building in Peoria, Arizona. The building is 100% occupied by Banner Health, a leading health system in the Southwest headquartered in Phoenix. “We are excited to add this outstanding medical asset to our portfolio and to build on … [Read more…]

Ohio Chamber Health Benefit Program Partners with AndHealth to Expand Employee Access to Specialty Care

COLUMBUS, Ohio–(BUSINESS WIRE)–The Ohio Chamber Health Benefit Program (OCHBP) announced today its partnership with AndHealth, a leading digital health company, to offer care for high-cost autoimmune conditions to the 20,000 members of the small-business-focused program that is sponsored by the Ohio Chamber of Commerce. AndHealth helps people with complex chronic diseases through its participatory model … [Read more…]

AHF Remembers Humanitarian Harry Belafonte

World’s largest HIV/AIDS healthcare provider honored legendary entertainer, activist, and humanitarian with AHF’s Lifetime Achievement Award on World AIDS Day in 2016 during its ‘Keep the Promise’ March and Concert in Hollywood LOS ANGELES–(BUSINESS WIRE)–AIDS Healthcare Foundation (AHF), the world’s largest HIV healthcare provider, mourns and thanks Harry Belafonte, the legendary singer and actor, activist, … [Read more…]

New Vabysmo Data Suggest Greater Retinal Drying Versus Aflibercept in Wet Age-Related Macular Degeneration and Diabetic Macular Edema

‒ Post-hoc analyses from four Phase III studies indicate Vabysmo dried retinal fluid faster with fewer injections in wet age-related macular degeneration (AMD) and diabetic macular edema (DME) – ‒ More Vabysmo patients with wet AMD had absence of retinal fluid at 12 weeks in a post-hoc analysis from the Phase III TENAYA and LUCERNE … [Read more…]

ManukaGuard Founder Calls for General Public to “Wash Your Hands and Wash Your Nose” to Reduce Absenteeism

MONTEREY, Calif.–(BUSINESS WIRE)–#Manukaguard–In the face of record work and school absenteeism numbers in America due to illness, Gavin Gear, the founder, president and CEO of ManukaGuard, the nation’s leading provider of natural, medical grade manuka honey products, is calling for families to be more diligent in “washing your nose” like you wash your hands. According … [Read more…]