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WednesdaySep 30, 2020 9:35 am

BioMedNewsBreaks – VistaGen Therapeutics (NASDAQ: VTGN) CEO Addresses ‘Multi-Pronged Approach’ to Growing Problem of Workplace Stress and Anxiety

VistaGen Therapeutics’ (NASDAQ: VTGN) CEO Shawn Singh authored a recent article for Business.com regarding the COVID-19 pandemic and resulting stress and anxiety impacts to the workplace. In the piece, Singh indicates that stress and anxiety, often driven by job-related issues, when left unchecked can rise to the level of an anxiety disorder with negative consequences for physical health, mental well-being, productivity and career opportunities. The global pandemic has exacerbated this largely unaddressed and widespread mental health problem in the workplace, markedly reflecting in increased prescriptions for antidepressant and anti-anxiety medications, many associated with significant side effects and safety concerns. “To…

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MondaySep 28, 2020 11:54 am

BioMedNewsBreaks – VistaGen Therapeutics (NASDAQ: VTGN) Featured in Equity Research Company Update

VistaGen Therapeutics (NASDAQ: VTGN), a biopharmaceutical company developing new generation medicines for anxiety, depression and other central nervous system (“CNS”) disorders, was featured in an Equity Research Company Update by Maxim Group LLC. The report, titled “Benzo-Benefits Without the Benzo-Baggage – The Case for PH94B Builds,” highlights potential benefits of VistaGen’s PH94B drug candidate, a nasal spray designed for treatment of adults with social anxiety disorder, as compared to treatment with benzodiazepines. The report reads, “Benzodiazepines (benzos) have been available to treat anxiety since the 1960s, and include well-known products such as Xanax, Ativan, and Klonopin. These drug compounds work…

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ThursdaySep 24, 2020 12:58 pm

BioMedNewsBreaks – Humanigen Inc. (NASDAQ: HGEN) Secures $78.2M in Underwritten Public Offering

Humanigen (NASDAQ: HGEN), a clinical-stage biopharmaceutical company focused on preventing and treating an immune hyper-response called “cytokine storm” with its lead drug candidate lenzilumab, has closed an underwritten public offering of 9,200,000 shares of common stock, including 1,200,000 shares pursuant to the full exercise of the over-allotment option granted to the underwriters. According to the update, Humanigen secured approximately $78.2 million in gross proceeds, with each of the shares sold at the public offering price of $8.50. The company intends to use the proceeds to support its manufacturing, production and commercial preparation activities relating to lenzilumab as a potential therapy…

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ThursdaySep 24, 2020 11:04 am

BioMedNewsBreaks – CNS Pharmaceuticals Inc. (NASDAQ: CNSP) Partners with Leading Medical Imaging Group for Upcoming Berubicin Clinical Trials

CNS Pharmaceuticals (NASDAQ: CNSP), a biopharmaceutical company specializing in the development of novel treatments for primary and metastatic cancers of the central nervous system, has announced that it will partner with Image Analysis Group (“IAG”) for planned Berubicin clinical trials. IAG, a leading medical imaging group, and CNS will work together to provide critical imaging services and imaging data analysis for the trials. IAG has an extensive background of partnering with oncology companies to deliver centralized readings and analysis of patient responses in real time. IAG’s expertise will allow CNS to review efficacy assessments and explore the advanced-treatment manifestations. Because…

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WednesdaySep 23, 2020 9:45 am

BioMedNewsBreaks – Predictive Oncology (NASDAQ: POAI) Granted License for Additional 71 Unique Ovarian Cancer Cell Lines

Predictive Oncology (NASDAQ: POAI), a knowledge-driven company focused on applying artificial intelligence (“AI”) to personalized medicine and drug discovery, has announced that TumorGenesis, a division of the company, has received a license for an additional 71 unique ovarian cancer call lines. The licensing comes from England-based Ximbio, the largest nonprofit in the world dedicated to life science reagents. TumorGenesis now has a total of 96 unique patient-derived ovarian cancer cell lines. Research such as that conducted by TumorGenesis is  the foundation of preclinical research and development. “It is remarkable that the UK cancer researchers using the same media mixes now…

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MondaySep 21, 2020 2:11 pm

BioMedNewsBreaks – DarioHealth Corp. (NASDAQ: DRIO) and HMC HealthWorks Enter Sales and Distribution Partnership

DarioHealth (NASDAQ: DRIO), a pioneer in the global digital-therapeutics market, together with HMC HealthWorks, a 40-year veteran in health-care management with clinically-integrated models of care that reduce health-care costs and improve population health, today announced entry into a sales and distribution agreement. Under the partnership, HMC will incorporate DarioHealth's digital therapeutics solution into its care management programs on a stand-alone basis as well as for incorporation within HMC’s comprehensive solutions. "We believe that this agreement with HMC is further validation of the progress we have made in transitioning to a leading provider of digital-therapeutics solutions to payors, employers and other…

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MondaySep 21, 2020 1:24 pm

BioMedNewsBreaks – Genprex, Inc. (NASDAQ: GNPX) Appoints Seasoned Biotech Executive to Advance Expanding IP Estate

Genprex (NASDAQ: GNPX), a clinical-stage gene therapy company developing potentially life-changing technologies for patients with cancer and diabetes, today announced it has named Thomas C. Gallagher, Esq. as its senior vice president of Intellectual Property and Licensing. According to the update, Gallagher has extensive experience in the area of biotechnology intellectual property (“IP”) law, business development and licensing transactions with industry and academic institutions. “Mr. Gallagher will play a critical role in advancing our expanding intellectual property estate by spearheading IP strategy, which is an important element of the company’s overall success and value creation,” said Genprex president and CEO…

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MondaySep 21, 2020 11:10 am

BioMedNewsBreaks – LexaGene Holdings, Inc. (TSX.V: LXG) (OTCQB: LXXGF) Announces Engagement of Tailwinds Research Group, Video Update and Strategic Advisory Board Appointment

LexaGene Holdings (TSX.V: LXG) (OTCQB: LXXGF), a molecular diagnostics company that develops fully automated rapid pathogen detection systems, on Friday announced its engagement of Tailwinds Research Group to provide digital content distribution for the company. According to the update, the engagement will cover a 1-year term, at US$2,500/month with 100,000 stock options provided at C$0.88/option. In addition, LexaGene today released a video message from its founder and CEO, Dr. Jack Regan, that highlighted the company’s progress toward commercial sales and announced the appointment of Dr. Shelley Rankin to LexaGene’s Scientific Advisory Board. “As we approach sales, I’m very pleased to…

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FridaySep 18, 2020 12:25 pm

BioMedNewsBreaks – IDEAYA Biosciences Inc. (NASDAQ: IDYA) Announces ‘Transformational’ Second Quarter

IDEAYA Biosciences (NASDAQ: IDYA), an oncology-focused precision medicine company committed to the discovery and development of targeted therapeutics, recently provided a business update and announced financial results for the second quarter ended June 30, 2020. "This quarter was transformational for IDEAYA. We have cash runway into 2024, with quarter-end cash, cash equivalents and marketable securities of $172.0 million supplemented by $127.5 million aggregate gross proceeds received subsequently, including $100 million non-dilutive upfront cash and $20 million private placement equity investment from GSK,” said Yujiro S. Hata, CEO and president of IDEAYA Biosciences, in the press release. “In addition, through our…

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ThursdaySep 17, 2020 10:13 am

BioMedNewsBreaks – CNS Pharmaceuticals Inc. (NASDAQ: CNSP) Slated to Present at Oppenheimer Fall Healthcare Life Sciences & MedTech Summit

CNS Pharmaceuticals (NASDAQ: CNSP), a biopharmaceutical company specializing in the development of novel treatments for primary and metastatic cancers of the central nervous system, announced it will be one of the companies appearing at this year’s online  Oppenheimer Fall Healthcare Life Sciences & MedTech Summit; the event is scheduled for Tuesday, Sept. 2020. The company’s CEO John Climaco will make the virtual presentation as well as hold one-on-one virtual investor meetings throughout the event. The summit will begin at 10 a.m. EDT, and a replay of Climaco’s presentation will be available on the company's website for 90 days after the…

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