BioSpace News Archive

Sarah H. Elsea, PhD, FACMG, professor of molecular and human genetics at Baylor College of Medicine and senior director of biochemical genetics at Baylor Genetics, has been elected to the board of directors of the ACMG Foundation for Genetic and Genomic Medicine.

Lipocine Inc. (NASDAQ: LPCN), a clinical-stage biopharmaceutical company, announced today that the U.S. Food and Drug Administration (“FDA”) acknowledged receipt of the resubmission of TLANDO New Drug Application (“NDA”), the Company’s oral testosterone product candidate for testosterone replacement therapy (“TRT”) in adult males for conditions associated with a deficiency of endogenous

Cellect Biotechnology Ltd. (NASDAQ: APOP), a developer of innovative technology that enables the functional selection of stem cells, today announced that its Board of Directors has approved, and the company has entered, subject to definitive agreements, into a commercial binding Letter Of Intent (LOI) with Canndoc Ltd, a leading pharma grade medical cannabis pioneer, a wholly owned subsidiary of publicly-traded Intercure Ltd. (TASE: INCR).

Nexelis, a portfolio company of Ampersand Capital Partners, and a leading provider of assay development and advanced laboratory testing is pleased to announce the signing of a definitive agreement, subject to conditions precedent, to acquire ImmunXperts.

Charles River Laboratories International, Inc. (NYSE: CRL) today announced the appointment of Nancy C. Andrews, M.D., Ph.D., to its Board of Directors, effective February 28, 2020.

Pfizer Inc. (NYSE: PFE) today announced the election of Dr. Susan Hockfield to its Board of Directors, effective immediately. Dr. Hockfield, age 68, was also appointed to the Regulatory and Compliance Committee and the Science and Technology Committee of Pfizer’s Board.

Navidea Biopharmaceuticals, Inc. (NYSE American: NAVB) (“Navidea” or the “Company”), a company focused on the development of precision immunodiagnostic agents and immunotherapeutics, today announced it will host a conference call and webcast on Wednesday, March 11, 2020 at 5:00 p.m. (EDT) to discuss financial results and corporate developments for the fourth quarter and full year ended December 31, 2019.

Alopexx Oncology, LLC announced today that it has entered into an exclusive license agreement with Beijing Shenogen Pharma Group to develop and commercialize DI-Leu16-IL2 in China and other parts of Asia.

BrainsWay Ltd. (NASDAQ & TASE: BWAY) (“BrainsWay”), a global leader in the advanced non-invasive treatment of brain disorders, today announced that Dr. Christopher von Jako, Chief Executive Officer, will participate in the upcoming investor conferences.

Esther Krofah, a respected leader in biomedical research, development, and public policy, has been named executive director of FasterCures, the Milken Institute center devoted to accelerating access to life-saving medical treatments for patients who need them.