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ThursdayJan 28, 2021 2:04 pm

BioMedNewsBreaks – Clearside Biomedical Inc. (NASDAQ: CLSD) Closes Sale of Common Stock for $12M

Clearside Biomedical (NASDAQ: CLSD), a biopharmaceutical company dedicated to developing and delivering treatments that restore and preserve vision for people with serious back of the eye diseases, announced that it has closed the sale of 4,209,050 shares of common stock. The shares were priced at $2.851 per share, with the sale resulting in approximately $12 million. In the announcement, Clearside noted that the sale took place with institutional investors and certain existing stockholders. Clearside is recognized for its proprietary SCS Microinjector(R), designed to combat sight-threatening disease. The SCS Microinjector targets the suprachoroidal space (“SCS”) and provides access to the macula,…

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ThursdayJan 28, 2021 1:01 pm

BioMedNewsBreaks – Brain Scientific Inc. (BRSF) Featured in BioWorld MedTech Article

Brain Scientific (OTCQB: BRSF), a neurology focused device and software company, was featured in a recent BioWorld MedTech article titled, “Brain Scientific begins development of E-Tattoo device for continuous brain monitoring.” The piece covers Brain Scientific’s efforts to combine a miniaturized electroencephalogram (“EEG”) with subcutaneous graphene electrodes to produce a minimally invasive brain monitoring device that could provide continuous data on patients with neurological conditions. The New York-based company’s device, called the Brain E-Tattoo, would monitor brain wave activity outside the clinical setting and enable long-term continuous data collection without interrupting daily life. To view the full article, visit https://ibn.fm/E85u7…

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ThursdayJan 28, 2021 12:08 pm

BioMedNewsBreaks – Predictive Oncology Inc. (NASDAQ: POAI) Enters Strategic Contract with Large Pharmaceutical Company

Predictive Oncology (NASDAQ: POAI), a knowledge-driven company focused on applying artificial intelligence (“AI”) to personalized medicine and drug discovery, today announced a contract between its wholly owned subsidiary, Soluble Biotech Inc., with a large pharmaceutical company. According to the update, the work will involve using Soluble Biotech’s proprietary protein formulation technology to improve the solubility and stability of a protein therapeutic destined for future clinical use. “This opportunity may also lead to a long-term relationship whereby Soluble Biotech develops a strategic partnership to support several other therapeutics currently under development within the pharmaceutical company,” said Dr. Larry DeLucas, founder and…

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ThursdayJan 28, 2021 10:53 am

BioMedNewsBreaks – XPhyto Therapeutics Corp. (CSE: XPHY) (OTCQB: XPHYF) (FSE: 4XT) Announces Drug Formulation Strategy, 2021 Milestones

XPhyto Therapeutics (CSE: XPHY) (OTCQB: XPHYF) (FSE: 4XT) today announced its drug formulation and delivery business strategy and milestones for 2021. According to the update, XPhyto, as a bioscience accelerator at the leading-edge of the life science industry, targets growth through commercialization of its product pipeline and focused investment in impact driven innovation with the potential for meaningful value creation. Regarding XPhyto's drug formulation business, the company has set the strategy and milestones for 2021 of its wholly owned German subsidiary, Vektor Pharma TF GmbH. Vektor will position itself for commercial manufacturing, pipeline development and drug formulations for critical mental…

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ThursdayJan 28, 2021 10:41 am

BioMedNewsBreaks – AzurRx BioPharma Inc. (NASDAQ: AZRX) Completes Enrollment in First Cohort of MS1819 Study

AzurRx BioPharma (NASDAQ: AZRX), a company specializing in the development of nonsystemic, recombinant therapies for gastrointestinal diseases, announced that it has completed patient enrollment in the first cohort of its Phase 2b OPTION 2 extension study. The study is evaluating immediate-release capsules of MS1819 for the treatment of exocrine pancreatic insufficiency (“EPI”) in patients with cystic fibrosis (“CF”). In the announcement, the company noted that the Phase 2b OPTION 2 trial extension arm is dosing patients at sites in the United States and Europe; patients in this study previously participated in arms of the OPTION 2 trial. The ultimate objective of the MS1819 program…

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WednesdayJan 27, 2021 3:11 pm

BioMedNewsBreaks – DarioHealth Corp. (NASDAQ: DRIO) Signs Agreements to Acquire Leading Digital Musculoskeletal Company, Raise $70 Million Through Private Placement

DarioHealth (NASDAQ: DRIO), a pioneer in the global digital therapeutics market, announced that it has entered into a definitive agreement to acquire Upright Technologies Ltd., a digital musculoskeletal (“MSK”) company; the acquisition will be in the form of a stock transaction. The acquisition is designed to expand DarioHealth's multi-condition platform into the $213 billion musculoskeletal market and create one of the most comprehensive digital health platforms. The move also brings together complementary companies with industry-leading consumer engagement and clinical outcomes. In addition, DRIO has entered into definitive agreements with a group of health-care institutional investors to raise $70 million through a private…

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WednesdayJan 27, 2021 1:33 pm

BioMedNewsBreaks – Genprex Inc. (NASDAQ: GNPX) CEO to Present at Upcoming Virtual Investor Conference Small and Microcap Showcase

Genprex (NASDAQ: GNPX), a clinical-stage gene therapy company developing potentially life-changing technologies for patients with cancer and diabetes, this morning announced that the company’s president and CEO Rodney Varner will present at the Virtual Investor Conference Small and Microcap Showcase at 11 AM ET on February 4, 2021. Varner will be providing a virtual company overview, including a synopsis of its diabetes gene therapy and details on the recent progress made on GNPX’s upcoming clinical trials for the treatment of non-small cell lung cancer. Following the conference, a replay of GNPX’s presentation will be available on the company’s website for…

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WednesdayJan 27, 2021 12:17 pm

BioMedNewsBreaks – Predictive Oncology (NASDAQ: POAI) Closes Registered Direct Offering for $4.1 Million

Predictive Oncology (NASDAQ: POAI), a knowledge-driven company focused on applying artificial intelligence (“AI”) to personalized medicine and drug discovery, announced that it has closed of its previously announced registered direct offering. The offering comprised 3,414,970 shares of POAI’s common stock, offered at a purchase price of $1.20 per share, which was priced at-the-market under Nasdaq rules. The announcement noted that gross proceeds from this offering for Predictive Oncology will total approximately $4.1 million, before fees and other offering expenses are deducted. POAI anticipates using net proceeds from the offering for working capital projects and purposes.  The company also announced a concurrent…

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TuesdayJan 26, 2021 11:36 am

BioMedNewsBreaks – AzurRx BioPharma Inc. (NASDAQ: AZRX) Announces Addition of Two Clinical Trial Sites for MS1819 Phase 2b OPTION 2 Extension Study

AzurRx BioPharma (NASDAQ: AZRX), a company specializing in the development of nonsystemic, recombinant therapies for gastrointestinal diseases, has added two clinical trial sites for the extension arm of its MS1819 Phase 2b OPTION 2 study. The study is investigating immediate-release capsules of MS1819 for the treatment of exocrine pancreatic insufficiency (“EPI”) in patients with cystic fibrosis (“CF”). The additional sites were added in Poland; Europe was selected to reduce potential patient-enrollment delays caused by the COVID-19 pandemic. The two sites in Poland and the active clinical trial sites in the United States have already begun enrolling patients. AzurRX expects  topline data to be available…

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FridayJan 22, 2021 12:49 pm

BioMedNewsBreaks – Predictive Oncology (NASDAQ: POAI) Closes Registered Direct Offering for $2.2 Million, Announces $4.1 Million Registered Direct Offering

Predictive Oncology (NASDAQ: POAI), a knowledge-driven company focused on applying artificial intelligence (“AI”) to personalized medicine and drug discovery, announced that it has closed on its previously announced registered direct offering; the company also announced that it has completed definitive agreements with a number of institutional and accredited investors for a registered direct offering. According to the announcement, POAI’s previously announced offering closed with 2,200,000 shares of common stock being sold, at a price of $1.00 per share. The gross proceeds for POAI was $2.2 million, with the company planning to use the funds for working capital purposes. Placement agent fees…

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