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WednesdaySep 09, 2020 11:53 am

BioMedNewsBreaks – LexaGene Holdings, Inc. (TSX.V: LXG) (OTCQB: LXXGF) Secures C$13.29M Through Previously Announced Offering

LexaGene Holdings (TSX.V: LXG) (OTCQB: LXXGF), a molecular diagnostics company that develops fully automated rapid pathogen detection systems, today confirmed that it has closed its previously announced offering of units for aggregate gross proceeds of approximately C$13.29 million. According to the update, the company issued 15,640,000 units, each at a price of C$0.85, with each unit consisting of one common share of the company and ½ of one common share purchase warrant, with each whole warrant entitling the holder to purchase one share, at the price of C$1.10 per share, until September 9, 2023. “Over the last four years, LexaGene…

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ThursdaySep 03, 2020 11:12 am

BioMedNewsBreaks – CNS Pharmaceuticals Inc. (NASDAQ: CNSP) Releases Progress Report on Critical Steps for Manufacturing of Leading Drug Candidate

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 provided updated information on the manufacturing of its lead drug candidate, Berubicin. The company announced it has reached key milestones in the manufacturing process as it has followed a dual-track, drug-product manufacturing strategy; CNS is working with both U.S.-based Pharmaceutics International Inc. (“Pii”) and Italy-based BSP Pharmaceuticals S.p.A. (“BSP”) in producing Berubicin. “As we prepare to initiate our upcoming Berubicin clinical trials, our execution both on the clinical and manufacturing fronts remain paramount to our…

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WednesdaySep 02, 2020 12:39 pm

BioMedNewsBreaks – Revive Therapeutics Ltd. (CSE: RVV) (OTC: RVVTF) to Evaluate Psilocybin in Methamphetamine Use Disorder Treatment Clinical Trial

Revive Therapeutics (CSE: RVV) OTC: RVVTF), a specialty life-sciences company focused on the research and development of therapeutics for medical needs and rare disorders, has finalized a clinical trial agreement with the Board of Regents of the University of Wisconsin System (“UWS”). The agreement calls for Revive Therapeutics to conduct a clinical study entitled “Phase I Study of the Safety and Feasibility of Psilocybin in Adults with Methamphetamine Use Disorder.” The agreement calls for Revive Therapeutics to have an option to obtain an exclusive, worldwide, royalty-bearing commercialization license to all rights, title and interest that UWS may obtain in any…

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WednesdaySep 02, 2020 11:20 am

BioMedNewsBreaks – Genprex Inc. (NASDAQ: GNPX) Appoints New VP to Oversee Regulatory Affairs

Genprex (NASDAQ: GNPX), a clinical-stage gene therapy company developing potentially life-changing technologies for patients with cancer and diabetes, has appointed William E. Gannon Jr., MD, MBA, as vice president of Regulatory Affairs. With more than three decades of experience in the biotech and pharmaceutical industries and an impressive background in oncology and gene therapy, Gannon brings invaluable expertise in the areas of clinical development, regulatory affairs and commercialization of products. He is currently chief scientific officer and medical director at Capital City Technical Consulting, where he has directed clinical trial development and operations management for clients in both the biotech…

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WednesdaySep 02, 2020 10:39 am

BioMedNewsBreaks – Predictive Oncology (NASDAQ: POAI) Slated for Presentation at Prestigious LD 500 Virtual Investor Conference

Predictive Oncology (NASDAQ: POAI), a knowledge-driven company focused on applying artificial intelligence (“AI”) to personalized medicine and drug discovery, has announced that company executives will be presenting at LD Micro’s elite LD 500 Virtual Investor Conference. The presentation is scheduled for Wednesday, Sept. 2, 2020, at 3:40 p.m. ET. An archived copy of the webcast will be available for 90 days following the live presentation. To watch the live webcast of the presentation, visit http://ibn.fm/QS1EB To view the full press release, visit http://ibn.fm/Pcn1n About Predictive Oncology Inc. Predictive Oncology operates through three segments (domestic, international and other), which contain four…

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FridayAug 28, 2020 12:58 pm

BioMedNewsBreaks – Exciting Opportunity for Clinical Quality Professionals Coming in Fall 2020

Clinical Document World promises to be the year’s learning and networking event for life science professionals. The virtual event, produced by Lincoln Health Network and slated to take place from Sept. 15-18, 2020, is designed to enhance attendees’ clinical trial document process in order to have a complete Trial Master File (“TMF”) as well as enable their businesses to improve clinical quality, implement new technology and be inspection ready. Clinical Document World offers over 45 educational sessions that cover all aspects of clinical document management, including regulatory guidance, compliance, quality, and technology. Ideal attendees are life science professionals from pharmaceutical,…

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ThursdayAug 27, 2020 3:01 pm

BioMedNewsBreaks – Processa Pharmaceuticals Inc. (PCSA) Enters Exclusive Agreement to Expand Pipeline, Oncology Involvement

Processa Pharmaceuticals (OTCQB: PCSA), today announced its entry into a contingent precedent exclusive licensing agreement with Elion Oncology Inc. to develop, manufacture and commercialize eniluracil (“PCS6422”) globally. According to the update, PCS6422 is an oral drug designed to be administered with fluoropyrimidine cancer drugs (i.e., “capecitabine,” “5-FU”) in order to decrease their breakdown to inactive metabolites or metabolites known to cause unwanted side effects and interfere with the anticancer activity. “Having worked on 5-FU and other cancer agents in the past, adding PCS6422 to our pipeline and expanding our involvement in oncology was an easy decision given the significant impact…

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ThursdayAug 27, 2020 11:08 am

BioMedNewsBreaks – CNS Pharmaceuticals Inc. (NASDAQ: CNSP) Featured in Editorial Projecting Significant Growth for Global Brain Tumor Therapeutics Sector

CNS Pharmaceuticals (NASDAQ: CNSP), a biopharmaceutical company specializing in the development of novel treatments for primary and metastatic cancers of the brain and central nervous system, was featured in an editorial by Financial News Media. The piece, titled “Global Brain Tumor Therapeutics Market Targeted to Reach $3.4 Billion by 2025,” covers CNSP and other biotech and pharma companies, including Mallinckrodt plc (NYSE: MNK), Amarin Corporation plc (NASDAQ: AMRN), Merck (NYSE: MRK) and Immunic Inc. (NASDAQ: IMUX), which are active in the market. Several industry analysts project continued growth in the global brain tumor therapeutics sector, with one such report projecting…

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WednesdayAug 26, 2020 11:46 am

BioMedNewsBreaks – CNS Pharmaceuticals Inc. (NASDAQ: CNSP) Engages Worldwide to Further Drive Berubicin’s Clinical Development

CNS Pharmaceuticals (NASDAQ: CNSP), a biopharmaceutical company specializing in the development of novel treatments for primary and metastatic cancers of the brain and central nervous system, recently announced its engagement of Worldwide Clinical Trials as the contract research organization ("CRO") for its upcoming Berubicin clinical trials. Worldwide, which specializes in therapeutic areas where there remain unmet medical needs, is a midsize, global CRO that provides drug development services to biopharmaceutical companies in clinical trials. "Designing and operating trials in areas of high unmet medical need, such as glioblastoma, is a challenging and complex task for any company. We are excited…

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WednesdayAug 26, 2020 11:08 am

BioMedNewsBreaks – Genprex Inc. (NASDAQ: GNPX) Invited to Present at Prestigious LD 500 Virtual Investor Conference

Genprex (NASDAQ: GNPX), a clinical-stage gene therapy company developing potentially life-changing technologies for patients with cancer and diabetes, has announced that it joins the lineup of presenters at this year’s LD 500 Virtual Investor Conference. The annual LD Conference spotlights some of the most prominent companies in the micro-cap world, and also includes interviews and keynotes with small-cap leaders. GNPX chairman and CEO Rodney Varner will provde a company overview as well as updates on Genprex’s lead drug candidate, GPX-001, which recently received fast track designation from the U.S. Food and Drug Administration for use in combination with AstraZeneca's Tagrisso(R) for…

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