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Esri User Conference Explores GIS Enabling the Intelligent Nervous System for the Planet

Esri, the global leader in geographic information systems (GIS), today announced that over 19,000 GIS professionals are expected to attend the 39th Annual Esri User Conference, to be held at the San Diego Convention Center from July 8-12.

June 27, 2019
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Business

Advanced BioNutrition Announces Collaboration with the Center for Vaccine Development and Global Health (CVD) of the University of Maryland School of Medicine

ABN’s breakthrough stabilization technology platform holds promise for reducing cold chain reliance and improving access to life-saving vaccines

June 27, 2019
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4 min read
BioCapital

The National Osteoporosis Foundation Launches a First-of-its-Kind Tool to Collect Patient Input for the Osteoporosis Field

Approximately 10 million Americans age 50 and above have osteoporosis and another 44 million have low bone density, placing them at increased risk for bone fracture.

June 27, 2019
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FDA

Aridis Pharmaceuticals Receives Orphan Drug Designation for AR-501

Aridis Pharmaceuticals, Inc. announced that the U.S. Food and Drug Administration has granted orphan drug designation to AR-501, the Company’s inhaled formulation of gallium citrate for treatment of lung infection in patients with cystic fibrosis.

June 27, 2019
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7 min read
Deals

123Dentist’s ‘Dentist First’ Strategy Attracts Support from Equity Partner to Accelerate Growth Across Canada

Largest majority Canadian-owned network of dental practices continues to expand its platform across the country with strategic support and growth capital from Peloton Capital Management

June 27, 2019
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4 min read
Drug Development

Sierra Oncology Launches Campaign Exploring Non-Dilutive Strategic Options to Support Development of its DDR Assets

Sierra Oncology, Inc. announced plans to prioritize its existing resources on the development of momelotinib, its differentiated Phase 3 drug candidate for the treatment of patients with myelofibrosis.

June 27, 2019
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7 min read
ProMIS Neurosciences’ PMN310 Shows Greater Therapeutic Potential vs. Other Amyloid-Beta-Directed Antibodies

Data presented at Keystone Symposium on Neurodegenerative Diseases

June 27, 2019
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4 min read
Deals

Walgreens Boots Alliance Reports Fiscal 2019 Third Quarter Results

Walgreens Boots Alliance, Inc. announced financial results for the third quarter of fiscal 2019, which ended May 31, 2019.

June 27, 2019
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15 min read
Business

Surterra Wellness Raises $100 Million in Series D Funding to Accelerate its Growth in U.S. and International Markets

Surterra Wellness (Surterra), one of the fastest growing health and wellness companies in the United States (U.S.), today announced the initial closing of a $100 million Series D funding round and the expansion of its Board of Directors.

June 27, 2019
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4 min read
Business

NEOMED-LABS and Public Health England Announce a Strategic Agreement

NEOMED-LABS and Public Health England’s National Infection Service are pleased to announce that they have entered into a strategic partnership to engage in the improvement of global human health.

June 27, 2019
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