BioMedNewsBreaks

WednesdayOct 15, 2025 11:05 am

BioMedNewsBreaks — Humacyte, Inc. (NASDAQ: HUMA) Announces $60 Million Registered Direct Offering of Common Stock and Warrants 

Humacyte (NASDAQ: HUMA), a commercial-stage biotechnology platform company developing universally implantable, bioengineered human tissues, announced it has entered into a securities purchase agreement with fundamental institutional investors for an oversubscribed registered direct offering totaling approximately $60 million. The Company will issue 28,436,018 shares of common stock and accompanying warrants to purchase an equal number of shares at $2.11 per unit. The warrants become exercisable 180 days after issuance, carry an exercise price of $2.11 per share, and expire April 7, 2031. Gross proceeds are expected to total $60 million before fees and expenses, with closing anticipated on or about Oct.…

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TuesdayOct 14, 2025 3:49 pm

BioMedNewsBreaks — RADR(R) Platform Powers Lantern Pharma Inc.’s (NASDAQ: LTRN) Push Into Rare Pediatric Brain Cancer Treatment

Lantern Pharma (NASDAQ: LTRN) is developing a number of clinical trials, using its proprietary drug candidates and computational biology and machine learning platform, to target conditions with unmet medical needs. The company was featured in a recent article that discussed its preparation for the launch of a trial targeting a rare pediatric disease, planned for Q1 2026. This comes “in the wake of its optimistic meeting with the U.S. Food and Drug Administration (‘FDA’) to receive critical guidance on the company’s trial design and the FDA’s regulatory pathway… Lantern Pharma is developing its clinical trial with the hope of demonstrating the…

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TuesdayOct 14, 2025 2:21 pm

BioMedNewsBreaks — Soligenix Inc. (NASDAQ: SNGX) Updates U.S. Medical Advisory Board to Advance Phase 3 Development of HyBryte for CTCL 

Soligenix (NASDAQ: SNGX), a late-stage biopharmaceutical company focused on treatments for rare diseases, announced updates to its U.S. Medical Advisory Board for cutaneous T-cell lymphoma (CTCL) to support the ongoing Phase 3 development of HyBryte(TM) (synthetic hypericin). The board, comprised of leading dermatologic and oncologic experts, will provide strategic guidance as Soligenix advances regulatory and commercialization activities for its photodynamic therapy. President and CEO Christopher J. Schaber, PhD, said the addition of new key opinion leaders reinforces the program’s clinical depth and the company’s commitment to bringing HyBryte to CTCL patients worldwide. To view the full press release, visit https://ibn.fm/6ET3I…

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TuesdayOct 14, 2025 10:15 am

BioMedNewsBreaks – NextPlat Corp (NASDAQ: NXPL, NXPLW) Appoints Amanda L. Ferrio as Chief Financial Officer

NextPlat (NASDAQ: NXPL, NXPLW), a global consumer products and services company providing healthcare and technology solutions through e-commerce and retail channels, announced the promotion of Amanda L. Ferrio to Chief Financial Officer, succeeding Cecile Munnik, CPA/CA, following a transition period through the company’s Q3 2025 filing. Ferrio, who has over 15 years of accounting and finance experience, previously served as Vice President of Accounting & Finance at Progressive Care LLC, where she led financial reporting, budgeting, and SEC compliance. CEO David Phipps said her deep operational insight will support NextPlat’s focus on financial performance and sustainable shareholder value. To view…

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MondayOct 13, 2025 11:14 am

BioMedNewsBreaks — MindWalk Holdings Corp. (NASDAQ: HYFT) Announces 2.3 Million Share Repurchase Program

MindWalk Holdings (NASDAQ: HYFT), a bio-native AI company, announced that its Board of Directors has authorized a share repurchase program allowing the company to buy back up to 2.3 million common shares, or approximately 5% of its 46.15 million shares outstanding, over a 12-month period beginning Oct. 15, 2025. CEO Jennifer Bath said the program reflects confidence in MindWalk’s long-term prospects and provides flexibility to repurchase shares when market prices diverge from intrinsic value, with purchases to be funded through existing cash, investments, or future cash flows. To view the full press release, visit https://ibn.fm/VArOF About MindWalk MindWalk is a Bio-Native…

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FridayOct 10, 2025 9:00 am

BioMedNewsBreaks – Nutriband Inc. (NASDAQ: NTRB) Partners with Brand Institute to Develop Global Brand Identity for AVERSA FENTANYL

Nutriband (NASDAQ: NTRB), a developer of prescription transdermal pharmaceutical products, announced that its subsidiary 4P Therapeutics has signed an agreement with Brand Institute, Inc., a global leader in pharmaceutical brand name and identity development, to create the worldwide commercial brand name and visual identity for AVERSA FENTANYL, the company’s lead product utilizing its AVERSA(TM) abuse-deterrent transdermal technology. Designed to deter misuse and reduce accidental opioid exposure, AVERSA FENTANYL could become the world’s first abuse-deterrent opioid patch. Brand Institute, with a 75% share of global drug name approvals and 87% of FDA-approved names in 2024, will lead the initiative alongside its…

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ThursdayOct 09, 2025 11:41 am

BioMedNewsBreaks — Fifty 1 Labs, Inc. (OTC: FITY) Appoints Dr. Joel Gagnier as Chief Science Officer to Advance AI-Driven Health Research

Fifty 1 Labs (OTC: FITY), a cutting-edge innovator at the intersection of artificial intelligence, clinical research, and personalized wellness, announced the appointment of Dr. Joel Gagnier, BA, ND, MSc, PhD, as Chief Science Officer. A recognized leader in clinical epidemiology and research methodology, Dr. Gagnier currently serves as Associate Professor in Epidemiology & Biostatistics and Surgery at Western University’s Schulich School of Medicine & Dentistry. His expertise in clinical trial design, bias reduction, and patient-reported outcome measures (PROMs) strengthens Fifty1 AI Labs’ commitment to rigorous, evidence-based research, positioning the company to advance AI-driven solutions in musculoskeletal health, pain management, and…

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ThursdayOct 09, 2025 9:00 am

BioMedNewsBreaks – Nutriband Inc. (NASDAQ: NTRB) Files Provisional Patent to Strengthen Protection of AVERSA(TM) Abuse-Deterrent Technology

Nutriband (NASDAQ: NTRB), a developer of prescription transdermal pharmaceutical products, announced the filing of a provisional patent application with the U.S. Patent and Trademark Office to expand protection for its AVERSA(TM) abuse-deterrent transdermal technology. The filing covers improved aversive formulations and coating application methods designed to enhance abuse deterrence and increase resistance to tampering. If converted to a non-provisional patent and granted, the new patent could extend AVERSA’s protection by up to 20 years from the filing date. AVERSA(TM) technology, already patented in 46 countries, incorporates aversive agents into transdermal patches to prevent misuse of drugs with abuse potential while…

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WednesdayOct 08, 2025 2:28 pm

BioMedNewsBreaks — NRx Pharmaceuticals Inc. (NASDAQ: NRXP) Strengthens Pipeline with Dual Pathways for Ketamine-Based Therapies

NRx Pharmaceuticals (NASDAQ: NRXP), a clinical-stage biopharmaceutical company, has re-filed an Abbreviated New Drug Application (“ANDA”) for KETAFREE(TM), a preservative-free intravenous (“IV”) ketamine formulation intended for all currently approved ketamine indications. This follows FDA approval of NRx’s Suitability Petition… KETAFREE(TM) is designed to eliminate benzethonium chloride (“BZT”), a known neurotoxic and cytotoxic preservative still present in many ketamine formulations. NRx previously submitted a Citizen Petition urging the FDA to ban BZT from all IV ketamine products, citing long-term health risks and filing supporting toxicology evidence… In parallel, NRx is advancing NRX-100, a separate preservative-free ketamine formulation, under a New Drug Application…

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WednesdayOct 08, 2025 1:54 pm

BioMedNewsBreaks — NextPlat Corp (NASDAQ: NXPL, NXPLW) Issues Q4 Shareholder Update Highlighting Cost Reductions, Healthcare Expansion, and Growth Across Core Channels 

NextPlat (NASDAQ: NXPL, NXPLW), a global consumer products and services company providing healthcare and technology solutions through e-commerce and retail channels, issued a shareholder update detailing operational progress and strategic initiatives for the remainder of 2025. Interim CEO Charles M. Fernandez reported that the company has implemented a comprehensive restructuring plan focused on cost reduction, operational efficiency, and growth acceleration. Recent actions include realignment of NextPlat’s healthcare management team under Progressive Care’s new Vice President of Healthcare Operations, Birute Norkute, and the identification of approximately $2 million in annualized expense savings. The company also reported significant progress across its three…

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