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Biotech Beach

AcuraStem Receives Fast-Track SBIR Grant for the Development of a Novel Small Molecule Therapy to Treat ALS

AcuraStem has been awarded a 3.7 million dollar Small Business Innovation Research (SBIR) Fast-Track grant (#R44NS105156)

June 18, 2018
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Policy

Hiring freeze will exacerbate Ontario health care crisis

A blunt public sector hiring freeze announced today by Premier-designate Ford could cause long-term damage to Ontarians and workers who rely on public health care services.

June 18, 2018
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1 min read
Policy

BioAmber Receives Favourable Court Ruling and Approval for DIP Financing

BioAmber Inc. announced that it has received formal Quebec court approval for debtor-in-possession (DIP) financing.

June 18, 2018
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4 min read
Policy

Notice to the media - Government of Canada officials will hold a media technical briefing to update Canadians on the opioid crisis in Canada

Officials from Health Canada, the Public Health Agency of Canada and the Canadian Institutes of Health Research will hold a media technical briefing on new measures to address the opioid crisis.

June 18, 2018
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1 min read
Policy

American College of Surgeons and Congressman Mike Thompson Host a Stop the Bleed® Training Session for Congressional Staff

Capitol Hill staff learn bleeding control techniques from Fellows of the American College of Surgeons and are now better equipped to save a life

June 18, 2018
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4 min read
Biotech Beach

Cannabis Industry Leaders 99 High Tide and Jetty Extracts join forces to raise funds for Gay Pride Month with “Love More”

99 High Tide and Jetty Extracts have come together for the month of June to help support several LGBTQ+ Non profits for Gay Pride Month

June 18, 2018
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2 min read
Policy

Shrader and Associates LLP: Ploetz Lawyers Respond to NCAA

The following is a statement from Justin Shrader, Shrader and Associates LLP:

June 18, 2018
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1 min read
Business

The Stepping Stones Group Appoints Timothy R. Murphy as Chief Executive Officer

The Stepping Stones Group announced that Timothy R. Murphy (Tim) is joining The Stepping Stones Group as Chief Executive Officer effective June 18th.

June 18, 2018
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4 min read
Pharm Country

Biohaven And Royalty Pharma Announce Royalty Funding And Stock Purchase Agreements Totaling $150 Million

Royalty Pharma acquires approximately 2% royalty rights on global annual net sales of rimegepant and BHV-3500 from Biohaven for $100 million

June 18, 2018
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6 min read
Business

Biotech Leadership Transformations: Week of June 11th

Biotech companies continue to make moves to strengthen senior leadership teams and drive growth. Here is a roundup of some noted movers and shakers for the week of June 11 - 15.

June 18, 2018
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4 min read
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Alex Keown