BioMedNewsBreaks

ThursdayApr 30, 2020 2:40 pm

BioMedNewsBreaks – Predictive Oncology Inc. (NASDAQ: POAI) Advancing CancerQuest2020 Initiative

Predictive Oncology (NASDAQ: POAI), a knowledge-driven company focused on applying artificial intelligence (“AI”) to personalized medicine and drug discovery, recently reported that its Helomics subsidiary is making headway toward its goal of developing an AI-driven predictive model of ovarian cancer (http://nnw.fm/W2TJb). An article discussing the company reads, “This achievement will be a key milestone for the company’s CancerQuest2020 initiative. . . . CancerQuest2020 is focused on building an AI-driven model of ovarian cancer that will predict drug response and outcome leveraging Helomics’ huge knowledge base of tumor profiles. Predictive models embody the knowledge from these profiles to create a ‘computational…

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ThursdayApr 23, 2020 9:21 am

BioMedNewsBreaks – Predictive Oncology Inc. (NASDAQ: POAI) Executes Agreement to Exchange $2.1M Debt for Equity

Predictive Oncology (NASDAQ: POAI), a knowledge-driven company focused on applying artificial intelligence (“AI”) to personalized medicine and drug discovery, on Wednesday announced that it has entered into an exchange agreement with POAI chief executive officer Dr. Carl Schwartz regarding a $2.1 million promissory note of the company. Per the agreement, Dr. Schwartz has exchanged the note for 1,533,481 shares of newly issued common stock at an exchange rate of $1.43 each, the closing price of the common stock on April 21, 2020. Dr. Schwartz agreed to not sell or transfer 766,740 shares (one-half of the shares) for three months after…

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WednesdayApr 22, 2020 11:15 am

BioMedNewsBreaks – Predictive Oncology Inc. (NASDAQ: POAI) CEO Discusses Distinctive Business Model in Exclusive Interview

Predictive Oncology (NASDAQ: POAI), a knowledge-driven company focused on applying artificial intelligence (“AI”) to personalized medicine and drug discovery, today announced that its director and CEO Dr. Carl Schwartz was featured in an exclusive interview with BioMedWire (“BMW”). In the interview, Dr. Schwartz discussed Predictive Oncology’s distinctive business model, as well as significant changes management is making to position the company for the future. “Predictive’s major asset is its Helomics subsidiary and its proprietary database of over 150,000 cancer tumors covering over 137 types of cancers, with over 30,000 tumors related to ovarian cancer, which is sort of our specialty.…

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TuesdayApr 21, 2020 10:43 am

BioMedNewsBreaks – Genprex, Inc. (NASDAQ: GNPX) Appoints Accomplished Executive Shannon Inman to Drive Launch of Key Clinical Trials

Genprex (NASDAQ: GNPX), a clinical-stage gene therapy company developing potentially life-changing technologies for patients with cancer and diabetes, today announced the appointment of Shannon Inman as Vice President of Global Clinical Operations. According to the update, Inman will lead in defining clinical developmental strategies, clinical protocol design, study conduct, and managing risk assessment in this new position. These clinical trials include those with Genprex’s lead drug candidate, Oncoprex(TM), for non-small cell lung cancer (“NSCLC”), which recently received Fast Track Designation for its combination with osimertinib, AstraZeneca’s first-line targeted EGFR TKI drug Tagrisso(R). “Genprex continues to strengthen its leadership team with…

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FridayApr 17, 2020 12:15 pm

BioMedNewsBreaks – Predictive Oncology Inc. (NASDAQ: POAI) Enters Securities Purchase Agreement to Raise $3.5 Million

Predictive Oncology (NASDAQ: POAI), a knowledge-driven company focused on applying artificial intelligence (“AI”) to personalized medicine and drug discovery, recently entered into a securities purchase agreement with certain accredited investors to purchase shares of common stock (http://nnw.fm/r6SCU). An article discussing the company reads, “The company explained that it has entered into a securities purchase agreement with certain accredited investors to raise $3.5 million through the issuance of up to 1,650,165 shares of common stock (or common stock equivalents) and accompanying warrants to purchase an aggregate of up to 3,300,330 shares of common stock at $2.121 per share of common stock and…

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TuesdayApr 07, 2020 3:07 pm

BioMedNewsBreaks – Predictive Oncology Inc. (NASDAQ: POAI) Launches AI Vaccine, Drug-Development Platform Targeting Coronaviruses, Acute Respiratory Syndromes

Predictive Oncology (NASDAQ: POAI), a knowledge-driven company focused on applying artificial intelligence (“AI”) to personalized medicine and drug discovery, recently announced the launch of a new AI vaccine and drug development platform targeting coronaviruses and Acute Respiratory Syndromes (COVID-19, MERS and SARS). An article discussing the company reads, “Through an interim operating agreement with Soluble Therapeutics, POAI believes the extensive experience utilizing artificial intelligence in its Helomics division to better understand and battle cancer will prove invaluable in the quest for solutions to the current global health crisis. Combining the HSC(TM) Technology with POAI’s predictive modeling platform is expected to…

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WednesdayApr 01, 2020 10:59 am

BioMedNewsBreaks – Predictive Oncology Inc. (NASDAQ: POAI) Announces Financial Results for Full-Year 2019

Predictive Oncology (NASDAQ: POAI), a knowledge-driven company focused on applying artificial intelligence (“AI”) to personalized medicine and drug discovery, today released financial results for its full year ended December 31, 2019, as well as select corporate highlights. Among the highlights, the company reported its securing of a $15.0 million equity line with Oasis Capital, LLC, as well as its new subsidiary, Helomics, reaching milestone sequencing tumor cases in partnership with UPMC Magee. “2019 was not without its challenges for the entire healthcare technology industry, yet we continued to execute on our business model, making a synergistic acquisition and shoring up…

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TuesdayMar 31, 2020 12:05 pm

BioMedNewsBreaks – Predictive Oncology Inc. (NASDAQ: POAI) Announces Helomics’ Continued Progress Toward Developing AI-Driven Predictive Model of Ovarian Cancer

Predictive Oncology (NASDAQ: POAI), a knowledge-driven company focused on applying artificial intelligence (“AI”) to personalized medicine and drug discovery, today announced continued progress by its Helomics subsidiary toward the goal of developing an AI-driven predictive model of ovarian cancer (CancerQuest 2020). Per the update, CancerQuest2020 (CCQ2020) is focused on building an AI-driven model of ovarian cancer that will predict drug response and outcome. Predictive models embody the knowledge from these profiles, creating a “computational expert” or a “virtual patient” that can be queried. “Despite some headwinds imposed by the current COVID-19 pandemic, the Helomics team has been working diligently to…

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TuesdayMar 24, 2020 10:20 am

BioMedNewsBreaks – Genprex, Inc. (NASDAQ: GNPX) Announces Strategic Board Appointments of Three Biotechnology and Healthcare Industry Leaders

Genprex (NASDAQ: GNPX), a clinical-stage gene therapy company developing potentially life-changing technologies for patients with cancer and diabetes, today announced the appointment of three new members to its Board of Directors. The new appointments, which include Brent Longnecker, CEO of Longnecker & Associates, Jose A. Moreno Toscano, CEO of LFB USA Inc, and William R. (“Will”) Wilson, Jr., chairman, president and CEO of Wilson Land & Cattle Co., are designed to strengthen Genprex as it executes on its key clinical programs, continues to build its pipeline, and evaluates future license or corporate partnership agreements. “We are honored to have Brent,…

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MondayMar 23, 2020 1:25 pm

BioMedNewsBreaks – Genprex, Inc. (NASDAQ: GNPX) Expands Leadership Team with Appointment of Accomplished Life Science Executives

Genprex (NASDAQ: GNPX), a clinical-stage gene therapy company developing potentially life-changing technologies for patients with cancer and diabetes, today announced the appointment of Catherine M. Vaczy as executive vice president and chief strategy officer and Michael T. Redman as executive vice president and chief operating officer. These appointments follow on the heels of Genprex’s Fast Track Designation for its lead drug candidate, its newly licensed gene therapy for diabetes, and over $26 million capital raise that will support funding of its clinical programs. “We are delighted to welcome Catherine and Michael to our executive leadership team. They join us at…

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