BioSpace News Archive

Drug Development

Roche’s Tecentriq Looks Encouraging for Triple-Negative Breast Cancer

Roche announced that its Phase III IMpassion130 clinical trial met its co-primary endpoint of progression-free survival (PFS) in triple-negative breast cancer (TNBC).

July 2, 2018
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Mark Terry
Business

Athenex Scores $100 Million in Financing, Kicks off Joint Venture in China for Development of TCR T Cells

Athenex is kicking off the second half of 2018 with a bang. The company secured $100 million in investments from Perceptive Advisors, is making major inroads in China with a joint venture with Chinese biotech Xiangxue Life Sciences and an in-licensing agreement from Avalon PolyTom Limited.

July 2, 2018
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Alex Keown
Business

MiMedx CEO Out Following Company Restatement of Historical Financial Statements

Shares of MiMedx are down more than 31 percent this morning following the abrupt resignation of Board Chairman and Chief Executive Officer Parker H. “Pete” Petit. Additionally, William C. “Bill” Taylor resigned as president and chief operating officer.

July 2, 2018
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Alex Keown
Insulet Assumes Direct Operations of its Omnipod® Insulin Management System Product Line in Europe

Insulet has established a dedicated Customer Care team, committed to providing best-in-class support to its large European customer base.

July 2, 2018
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The Ottawa Hospital Becomes the 500th Customer for RayStation Treatment Planning System

The Ottawa Hospital has placed an order for RayStation

July 2, 2018
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BioMidwest

Emergency Nurses Association Recognizes 19 Emergency Departments with Prestigious Lantern Award

The Emergency Nurses Association today announced 19 emergency departments across the nation are receiving the prestigious Lantern Award.

July 2, 2018
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Deals

Precision X-Ray, Inc. and Faxitron Bioptics, LLC Announce Combination to Form Global Leader in Biological Irradiation

DRMC X-Ray, Inc. was formed to take title to Faxitron’s irradiation assets and today announces the acquisition of the assets of Precision X-ray Inc. (PXi).

July 2, 2018
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Job Trends

Fighting Hunger, One Meal at a Time Mann Eye Institute has a Vision for Service

During the school year, more than 20 million American children receive free or reduced-priced meals during the school day, according to FeedingAmerica.org.

July 2, 2018
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Policy

Health Canada Cleared EmeTerm Anti-Nausea Wristband and HeadaTerm Anti-Migraine Head Patch

Shortly after WAT Medical’s leading product to treat nausea-induced vomiting, EmeTerm, received its FDA clearance earlier in April, it has now also received official clearance from Health Canada.

July 2, 2018
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BioCapital

Believe In Tomorrow Children’s House at Johns Hopkins Celebrates 25 Years of Service To Sick Children

Over 600,000 Overnight Accommodations Provided To Critically Ill Children and Their Families Since 1993

July 2, 2018
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