BioSpace News Archive

Biotech Bay

Clinical Data Presented from PIVOT-02 Study of Bempegaldesleukin (NKTR-214) with Nivolumab in Metastatic Urothelial Carcinoma Patients at the 2019 ASCO Genitourinary Cancers Symposium

Analyst conference call with urothelial cancer specialist to be held at 2:00 p.m. Pacific Time

February 15, 2019

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Arcane Provides Digital Leadership as Orangetheory Fitness Breaks Into Canadian Market

Since launching its first Canadian studio in 2012, Orangetheory Fitness has experienced rapid expansion, now with 87 locations in Canada – with many more on the way.

February 15, 2019

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Deals

SHAREHOLDER ALERT: WeissLaw LLP Investigates CAS Medical Systems, Inc.

WeissLaw LLP is investigating possible breaches of fiduciary duty and other violations of law by the Board of Directors of CAS Medical Systems, Inc. in connection with the proposed acquisition of the Company by Edwards Lifesciences Corporation.

February 15, 2019

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Policy

Suicide Prevention Advocates Storm the Capitol in Salt Lake

Suicide is the tenth leading cause of death in the United States, and it is the seventh leading cause of death in Utah.

February 15, 2019

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Business

Joerns Healthcare Announces Kevin Conway As Chief Commercial Officer

Joerns Healthcare has announced that Kevin Conway has been selected to serve as the Company’s Chief Commercial Officer.

February 15, 2019

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Business

Cal State LA honors Los Angeles biomed innovator, emerging bioscience entrepreneurs

Michael E. Jung, distinguished professor of chemistry and biochemistry at UCLA, was honored for his significant contributions to biomedicine during a Cal State LA BioSpace ceremony celebrating emerging entrepreneurs.

February 15, 2019

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Company Profile for Novus Therapeutics, Inc.

Novus Therapeutics, Inc. (“Novus”) is a specialty pharmaceutical company focused on developing products for patients with disorders of the ear, nose, and throat (“ENT”).

February 15, 2019

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Deals

Puma Biotechnology Reports Inducement Awards Under Nasdaq Listing Rule 5635(c)(4)

Puma Biotechnology, Inc. announced that on February 14, 2019 the Compensation Committee of Puma’s Board of Directors approved the grant of inducement restricted stock unit awards covering an aggregate of 16,375 shares of Puma common stock to three new non-executive employees.

February 15, 2019

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Business

Northwell Health and NYC Health + Hospitals Open $47.7M Shared Lab in Queens

Centralized 36,000 SF facility will improve laboratory performance and efficiency, reduce costs

February 15, 2019

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Business

Rain Forest International, Inc. Announces Revenues

Rain Forest International, Inc. (the “Company”) (OTC: RFII), announced today that the Company’s wholly owned subsidiary, Rain Forest Nutraceuticals, Inc. (“Rain Forest”) has achieved product sales in excess of $80,000 since being acquired by the Company in April of 2018.

February 15, 2019

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