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WednesdayApr 30, 2025 9:48 am

BioMedNewsBreaks — Nutriband Inc. (NASDAQ: NTRB) CEO Issues Shareholder Letter Highlighting 2024 Milestones and 2025 Commercialization Goals 

Nutriband (NASDAQ: NTRB) has released a shareholder letter from CEO Gareth Sheridan outlining key achievements in 2024 and plans for 2025, centered on advancing its AVERSA™ abuse-deterrent transdermal technology. The company is transitioning from feasibility to commercial development of AVERSA Fentanyl in partnership with Kindeva Drug Delivery, targeting a pivotal Human Abuse Liability clinical trial and NDA filing. AVERSA Fentanyl and AVERSA Buprenorphine could reach peak annual sales of up to $200 million and $130 million respectively. Nutriband also expanded its global patent portfolio to 46 countries and raised $8.4 million in a non-brokered placement. The company expects continued revenue…

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TuesdayApr 29, 2025 9:40 am

BioMedNewsBreaks – HeartBeam Inc. (NASDAQ: BEAT) Reports Positive VALID-ECG Study Results Supporting 12-Lead ECG Technology

HeartBeam (NASDAQ: BEAT) announced that its synthesized 12-lead ECG technology met clinical endpoints in the VALID-ECG pivotal study, achieving a 93.4% diagnostic agreement with standard 12-lead ECGs for arrhythmia assessment. Results were presented by Dr. Thomas Deering of Piedmont Heart Institute during the Heart Rhythm Society’s annual conference. HeartBeam’s 3D ECG technology, designed to fit into a credit card-sized device, aims to bring hospital-grade cardiac insights to patients anywhere, with commercialization planned following anticipated FDA clearance. To view the full press release, visit https://ibn.fm/i8Q5n About HeartBeam Inc. HeartBeam is a medical technology company dedicated to transforming cardiac care by providing powerful…

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TuesdayApr 29, 2025 9:10 am

BioMedNewsBreaks – NextPlat Corp (NASDAQ: NXPL) Receives Nasdaq Notice for Minimum Bid Price Noncompliance

NextPlat (NASDAQ: NXPL, NXPLW) announced it has received a written notice from Nasdaq Stock Market LLC stating that the company is not in compliance with Nasdaq Listing Rule 5550(a)(2), as its closing bid price has remained below $1.00 per share for 30 consecutive business days. NextPlat has been granted a 180-calendar day period, until Oct. 27, 2025, to regain compliance by maintaining a minimum $1.00 closing bid price for at least 10 consecutive business days. The company may qualify for an additional 180-day extension if it meets other listing requirements. NextPlat stated it is actively pursuing strategies to improve business efficiency…

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MondayApr 28, 2025 9:32 am

BioMedNewsBreaks — Calidi Biotherapeutics Inc. (NYSE American: CLDI) Advances RTNova Platform with IL15 Superagonist Payload

Calidi Biotherapeutics (NYSE American: CLDI) announced the selection of IL15 superagonist (IL15-IL15Ra) as the first therapeutic payload for its systemic antitumor virotherapy platform, RTNova. Preclinical data presented at the AACR Annual Meeting show that Calidi's engineered vaccinia virus can deliver IL15 superagonist directly into the tumor microenvironment, significantly boosting immune response and tumor elimination while minimizing systemic toxicity. The RTNova platform aims to treat metastatic cancers by enabling systemic delivery of tumor-targeted virotherapies.  To view the full press release, visit: https://ibn.fm/4TR7U  About Calidi Biotherapeutics  Calidi Biotherapeutics specializes in proprietary technology that empowers the immune system to combat cancer. The company’s…

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FridayApr 25, 2025 4:00 pm

BioMedNewsBreaks — Why Nutriband Inc. (NASDAQ: NTRB) Is ‘One to Watch’ 

Nutriband (NASDAQ: NTRB), a company focused on the development of a portfolio of transdermal pharmaceutical products, was featured in a recent article that discussed its innovative AVERSA(TM) abuse-deterrent technology and business model. “AVERSA technology has the potential to improve the safety profile of transdermal drugs susceptible to abuse, such as fentanyl, while making sure that these drugs remain accessible to patients who need them. The technology is covered by a broad intellectual property portfolio with patents granted in the United States, Europe, Japan, Korea, Russia, Canada, Mexico, Australia, and China, with recent extensions into Macao,” the article reads.  “The company’s…

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FridayApr 25, 2025 9:51 am

BioMedNewsBreaks — Calidi Biotherapeutics Inc. (NYSE American: CLDI) Grants Inducement Stock Option to New CEO Eric Poma

Calidi Biotherapeutics (NYSE American: CLDI) a clinical-stage biotechnology company advancing targeted antitumor virotherapies, announced the approval of an inducement non-qualified stock option grant to new Chief Executive Officer Eric Poma, Ph.D. The grant includes the option to purchase 726,412 shares at an exercise price of $0.469, the closing price of Calidi’s common stock on April 22, 2025. The options will vest over four years, with 25% vesting on April 22, 2026, and the remainder vesting in equal monthly installments through April 22, 2029, in accordance with Section 711 of the NYSE American LLC Company Guide.  To view the full press…

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FridayApr 25, 2025 9:00 am

BioMedNewsBreaks – Soligenix Inc. (NASDAQ: SNGX) Featured in Benzinga Video Highlighting 75% HyBryte™ Response Rate in FDA-Backed Skin Cancer Trial

Soligenix (NASDAQ: SNGX), a late-stage biopharmaceutical company focused on rare diseases, is featured in a new Benzinga video detailing clinical progress for its lead candidate HyBryte™, which achieved a 75% response rate in a trial for cutaneous T-cell lymphoma (CTCL), a rare form of skin cancer. The trial is supported by funding from a U.S. Food and Drug Administration’s Orphan Products Development Grant and showcases HyBryte’s™ potential as a first-in-class, light-activated, non-invasive therapy. HyBryte™ is a first-in-class photodynamic therapy activated by safe visible light and has previously received Orphan Drug and Fast Track designations. Soligenix plans to continue advancing regulatory…

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ThursdayApr 24, 2025 9:20 am

BioMedNewsBreaks – HeartBeam Inc. (NASDAQ: BEAT) and AccurKardia Partner to Advance Remote ECG Monitoring

HeartBeam (NASDAQ: BEAT), a medical technology firm innovating in personalized cardiac care, has announced a strategic collaboration with AccurKardia, a leader in ECG-based diagnostics. The partnership will integrate AccurKardia’s FDA-cleared ECG analysis software, AccurECG™, into HeartBeam’s compact, cable-free 3D ECG device. Designed to deliver 12-lead ECGs remotely, the device will be enhanced by automated arrhythmia assessments, aiming to accelerate diagnosis and improve access to cardiac care. The collaboration is expected to streamline HeartBeam’s product development while expanding the reach of remote cardiac monitoring solutions. To view the full press release, visit https://ibn.fm/KDDne About HeartBeam Inc. HeartBeam is a medical technology…

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WednesdayApr 23, 2025 10:38 am

BioMedNewsBreaks — Calidi Biotherapeutics Inc. (NYSE American: CLDI) Appoints Eric Poma as CEO to Lead Next Phase of Clinical Growth

Calidi Biotherapeutics (NYSE American: CLDI) announced the appointment of Eric Poma, Ph.D., as Chief Executive Officer and member of its Board of Directors, effective Apr. 22. He succeeds Allan Camaisa, who will continue as a Board member. Dr. Poma, a veteran biotech leader, brings over 30 years of experience, including roles at Molecular Templates (NASDAQ: MTEM), where he raised over $250 million and secured strategic partnerships with Takeda, Vertex, and BMS. As Calidi advances its systemic virotherapy platform and prepares for a dose-escalation trial of CLD-201 in solid tumors, the leadership change is expected to support the company’s transition into…

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WednesdayApr 23, 2025 9:30 am

BioMedNewsBreaks — VERAXA Biotech AG and Voyager Acquisition Corp. (NASDAQ: VACH, “Voyager”) Announce $1.64 Billion Business Combination to Create Clinical-Stage Cancer Therapy Powerhouse 

VERAXA Biotech AG, a cancer therapy innovator, and proposed de-SPAC target of Voyager Acquisition Corp. (NASDAQ: VACH) announced a definitive agreement to merge in a transaction that would value the combined company at approximately $1.64 billion. Upon closing, VERAXA is expected to trade on NASDAQ under the ticker symbol “VERX.” The company is advancing a proprietary Bi-Targeted Antibody Cytotoxicity (“BiTAC”) platform for dual-marker cancer therapeutics, including bispecific ADCs and T cell engagers, with a pipeline featuring nine programs and an active Phase 1 trial in leukemia. VERAXA is backed by majority shareholders Xlife Sciences AG (SIX: XLS), EMBL and EMBLEM,…

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