BioSpace News Archive

Drug Development

Zymeworks Opens Phase 2 Clinical Trial for ZW25 in First-Line HER2-Expressing Metastatic Gastroesophageal Cancers

Zymeworks Inc. announced it has initiated its global multicenter Phase 2 clinical trial evaluating ZW25 in combination with standard of care chemotherapy for the first-line treatment of HER2-positive metastatic gastric, gastroesophageal junction, and esophageal adenocarcinomas.

April 15, 2019
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Deals

QIAGEN N.V. to Report First Quarter 2019 Results

QIAGEN N.V. plans as previously announced to release its report on results for the first quarter 2019 on Monday, May 6 at approximately 22:05 Central European Time / 16:05 Eastern Standard Time.

April 15, 2019
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2 min read
SciBite Launches CENtree to Revolutionise Ontology Management for Life Sciences Organisations

SciBite, the award-winning semantic technology company, announced the launch of CENtree, an innovative, collaborative platform which revolutionises the way Life Sciences organisations manage and release ontologies.

April 15, 2019
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2 min read
Genetown

EIP Pharma Closes $11.2 Million Financing Round to Advance Development of Neflamapimod in Additional Neurodegenerative Disease Indications

EIP Pharma announced the successful completion of $11.2 million in new private funding to explore the use of the investigational drug neflamapimod as a treatment for dementia with Lewy bodies and for the cognitive deficits in Huntington’s disease.

April 15, 2019
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3 min read
Deals

Foundation Chairman Shares Focused Ultrasound Growth at Inaugural Global Investor Conference

Focused Ultrasound Foundation Chairman Neal F. Kassell, MD, was the keynote speaker at Analyst & Investor Day at the University Club in New York, NY, on April 11.

April 15, 2019
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3 min read
Biotech Beach

Prospective, Randomized Trial Highlights 5-Year Performance of 2 Standalone Glaukos iStents® vs. Topical Prostaglandin in Newly Diagnosed Glaucoma Patients

iStent Cohort Achieved Significantly Higher Treatment Success And Significantly Fewer iStent Subjects Required Add-on Medications at 5 Years Postoperative, Compared to Topical Prostaglandin Subjects

April 15, 2019
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11 min read
Biotech Beach

Thermo Fisher Scientific Introduces World’s First Smart qPCR Instruments

QuantStudio 6 and 7 Pro Real-Time PCR Systems leverage advanced capabilities to maximize efficiency and increase productivity in the laboratory

April 15, 2019
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2 min read
BioMidwest

Advancements in Vision Administration, Provider Data Management and Member Self Service Lead SKYGEN USA Enterprise System Enhancements

In keeping with its dedication to delivering the leading benefits administration platform for vision and dental payers, as well as providing outstanding member and provider experiences, SKYGEN USA today announced new enhancements to its Enterprise System solution.

April 15, 2019
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5 min read
BioMidwest

Treatment for Children with Autism Delayed by More Than One Year on Average, New Survey Reveals

One-Third of Parents of Children with Autism Were Told Their Child Would “Grow Out of It”

April 15, 2019
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5 min read
Business

PracticeWise Announces Formation of Advisory Board and Appointment of Members

PracticeWise, a behavioral health company that helps those who are in the business of helping others lead better lives, today announced the formation of its inaugural Advisory Board and appointment of members.

April 15, 2019
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2 min read