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WednesdayJun 07, 2023 2:58 pm

BioMedNewsBreaks – Genprex Inc. (NASDAQ: GNPX) Eyes Broad-Based Application Potential of ONCOPREX(R) Nanoparticle Delivery System

Genprex (NASDAQ: GNPX), a clinical-stage gene therapy company focused on developing life-changing treatments for patients with cancer and diabetes, recently announced that its research collaborators presented positive preclinical data for the NRPL2 tumor suppressor gene. “The studies used Genprex’s non-viral ONCOPREX(R) Nanoparticle Delivery System in KRAS/STK11 mutant anti-PD1 resistant metastatic human non-small cell lung cancer (‘NSCLC’) humanized mouse models. Genprex’s ONCOPREX(R) Nanoparticle Delivery System is a novel non-vital approach utilizing lipid nanoparticles to deliver tumor suppressor genes that have been deleted during the course of cancer development. The platform allows for intravenous delivery of various tumor suppressor genes, and potentially…

TuesdayJun 06, 2023 2:50 pm

BioMedNewsBreaks – IGC Pharma Inc. (NYSE American: IGC) Receives Notice of Allowance for Patent on IGC-501

IGC Pharma (NYSE American: IGC) today announced its receipt of a Notice of Allowance from the Commissioner of Patents, Canada, for its patent filing on the use of cannabinoids in the treatment of seizures (“IGC-501”). The formulation additionally received an intent to grant from the European Patent Office. With these and a previous award, the formulation for treating seizures is protected in the U.S., Canada and certain European countries. IGC provided animal data (dogs) on the reduction in the number of seizures by using a combination of cannabidiol (“CBD”) and phenobarbital versus either alone. The company intends to pursue the…

TuesdayJun 06, 2023 1:20 pm

BioMedNewsBreaks – Jupiter Wellness Inc. (NASDAQ: JUPW) Announces Successful SPAC Transaction

Jupiter Wellness (NASDAQ: JUPW) today announced the successful de-SPACing and commencement of trading of its sponsored special purpose acquisition company (“SPAC”), now trading on Nasdaq under the ticker symbol CJET. According to the update, the transition highlights Jupiter’s commitment to innovative growth strategies and broadening its investment portfolio. “Jupiter is proud to have been a part of this successful SPAC transaction, reflecting our confidence in the growth and future prospects of CJET,” said Brian John, CEO of Jupiter Wellness and Jupiter Wellness Acquisition Corp. “We firmly believe in the strategy and leadership of Chijet, and we are excited about the…

MondayJun 05, 2023 12:45 pm

BioMedNewsBreaks – IGC Pharma Inc.’s (NYSE American: IGC) Advisor and Inventor of TGR-63 Receives National Technology Award

IGC Pharma (NYSE American: IGC) today announced recognition of its advisor, Professor T. Govindaraju, the inventor of the investigational Alzheimer’s drug candidate, TGR-63. According to the announcement, Govindaraju received the Government of India-instituted National Technology Award (Translational Research) for “Outstanding Contribution in Commercializing Innovative Indigenous Technologies” from the Minister of State for Science and Technology and Earth Sciences. The Department of Science and Technology (“DST”)-Technology Development Board (“TDB”), Government of India presented Professor Govindaraju with the prestigious award on May 14, 2023. The awards acknowledge excellence and success in the commercialization of technology indigenous to India, and Professor Govindaraju is…

MondayJun 05, 2023 10:03 am

BioMedNewsBreaks – BiondVax Pharmaceuticals Ltd. (NASDAQ: BVXV) Enters Development, Commercialization Agreement for Novel Anti-IL-17 Antibody

BiondVax Pharmaceuticals (NASDAQ: BVXV), a biotechnology company focused on developing, manufacturing and commercializing innovative immunotherapeutic products primarily for the treatment of infectious and autoimmune diseases, has signed an exclusive worldwide license agreement. The agreement, which is part of its ongoing collaboration with the Max Planck Society and the University Medical Center Gottingen (“UMG”), outlines the development and commercialization of VHH antibodies (NanoAbs) targeting Interleukin-17 (“IL-17”) as treatments for all potential indications; the agreement notes that development will start with a focus on psoriasis and psoriatic arthritis. According to the announcement, BiondVax will lead out on the development and commercialization of…

ThursdayJun 01, 2023 11:38 am

BioMedNewsBreaks – InMed Pharmaceuticals Inc. (NASDAQ: INM) Sponsored Research Presented at Canadian Neuroscience Meeting

InMed Pharmaceuticals (NASDAQ: INM), a leader in the pharmaceutical research, development, manufacturing and commercialization of rare cannabinoids, today announced that results from a neurodegenerative disease study were presented in a scientific poster at the Canadian Neuroscience Meeting in Montreal from May 28-31, 2023. The InMed sponsored research demonstrated the ability of a specific rare cannabinoid (“pCBx”) in InMed’s 900 Series library of potential candidates that reduces amyloid toxicity and tau protein expression while enhancing neuronal cell growth and neuritogenesis markers in vitro. These are all considered to be important targets in the potential treatment of neurodegenerative diseases such as Alzheimer’s.…

ThursdayJun 01, 2023 10:43 am

BioMedNewsBreaks – Biocept Inc. (NASDAQ: BIOC) Releases Pricing on Public Offering

Biocept (NASDAQ: BIOC), a leading provider of molecular diagnostic assays, products and services, is reporting the pricing of its underwritten public offering. The offering is comprised of 1,176,470 shares of common stock (or prefunded warrants in lieu thereof) and warrants to purchase up to an aggregate of 2,352,940 shares of its common stock. The shares will be offered at a combined price of $4.25 per share (or prefunded warrant in lieu thereof), along with an accompanying warrant to purchase two shares of common stock. According to the announcement, each warrant will have an exercise price of $4.25 per share. The…

TuesdayMay 30, 2023 12:39 pm

BioMedNewsBreaks – HeartBeam Inc. (NASDAQ: BEAT) Enters SAA with Samsung

HeartBeam (NASDAQ: BEAT), a cardiac technology company that has developed the first and only 3D vector electrocardiogram (“VECG”) platform intended for patient use at home, today announced its entry into a strategic alliance agreement (“SAA”) with Samsung, extending the existing SAA between LIVMOR and Samsung. HeartBeam acquired LIVMOR assets earlier this year. Under the agreement, HeartBeam and Samsung will identify and define opportunities for collaboration, tapping the HeartBeam team’s expertise and patented technology in the assessment and monitoring of cardiac symptoms. “The goal of this partnership is to bring standard of care for cardiac diagnostic capabilities to patients by utilizing…

ThursdayMay 25, 2023 2:42 pm

BioMedNewsBreaks – FSD Pharma Inc. (NASDAQ: HUGE) (CSE: HUGE) (FRA: 0K9A) Announces Board Appointment of Dr. Eric Hoskins

FSD Pharma (NASDAQ: HUGE) (CSE: HUGE) (FRA: 0K9A) is a biopharmaceutical company dedicated to building a portfolio of innovative assets and biotech solutions for the treatment of challenging neurodegenerative, inflammatory and metabolic disorders. The company today announced the appointment of Dr. Eric Hoskins to its board of directors. A medical doctor, Dr. Hoskins is specialized in public health and presently a partner at Maverix Private Equity in Toronto. From 2014 to 2018, he was Ontario’s Minister of Health and Long-Term Care. His esteemed career spans nearly four decades, where Dr. Hoskins has built a reputation of expertise in public health,…

ThursdayMay 25, 2023 2:23 pm

BioMedNewsBreaks — HeartBeam Inc. (NASDAQ: BEAT) Granted Key Patent for Use in Innovative System Designed to Help Evaluate Cardiac Symptoms

HeartBeam (NASDAQ: BEAT), a cardiac technology company that has developed the first and only 3D vector electrocardiogram (“VECG”) platform intended for patient use at home, has been granted a patent for the automated cardiac detection technology used in its AIMIGo(TM) System. The company received a notice of allowance from the U.S. Patent and Trademark Office informing the company of the key patent, which relates to the initial AI capability in the form of an expert system for the AIMIGo System. The patent, titled “Hand Held Device for Automatic Cardiac Risk and Diagnostic Assessment,” outlines a system that combines the recorded cardiac…

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