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Bio4t2 announces first patient infused with CAR-T targeting solid tumors

SAN DIEGO, Jan. 11, 2023 /PRNewswire/ -- Bio4t2 dosed the first patient with T cells bearing a chimeric antigen receptor (CAR) that targets overexpression of BT-001 antigen present on various types of solid tumors. The CAR-T (B4t2-001) was developed from Bio4t2's PrismCore™ platform. "This first-in-human study marks the initial therapeutic to be evaluated...

Samsung Biologics receives the Terra Carta Seal in recognition of the company’s commitment to creating a sustainable future

Samsung Biologics is one of 19 companies to have been awarded the 2022 Terra Carta Seal. The Terra Carta Seal recognises global companies which are driving innovation and demonstrating their commitment to, and momentum towards, the creation of genuinely sustainable markets. Designed by Sir Jony Ive, the Terra Carta Seal embodies the vision and ambition of His Majesty...

Innovent Announces First Participant Dosed in a Phase 3 Clinical Study (DREAMS-2) of Mazdutide (IBI362) in Chinese Patients with Type 2 Diabetes

ROCKVILLE, Md. and SUZHOU, China, Jan. 11, 2023 /PRNewswire/ -- Innovent Biologics, Inc. (Innovent) (HKEX: 01801), a world-class biopharmaceutical company that develops, manufactures and commercializes high-quality medicines for the treatment of oncology, metabolic, autoimmune, ophthalmology and other major diseases, today announced that the first participant has been successfully dosed in a multicenter, randomized, dulaglutide-controlled phase 3 clinical trial (DREAMS-2) of...

Prenetics Owned ACT Genomics Receives FDA Clearance for ACTOnco, the First Asia-Based Company to Receive Clearance for a Comprehensive Genomic Profiling Test for All Solid Tumors

Prenetics has completed the majority stake acquisition of ACT Genomics to spearhead its entry into to the US$80+ billion global precision oncology market FDA market authorization advances personalized cancer care in Asia Clearance sets the stage for continued R&D investment into early detection / liquid biopsy LONDON and HONG KONG, Jan. 10, 2023 /PRNewswire/ -- Prenetics Global...

Ajinomoto and Exelixis Enter Into a License Agreement to Discover and Develop Novel Antibody-Drug Conjugates for the Treatment of Cancer

TOKYO, Jan. 10, 2023 /PRNewswire/ -- Ajinomoto Co., Inc. ("Ajinomoto Co.") today announced a license agreement with Exelixis, Inc. ("Exelixis") to incorporate AJICAP®, Ajinomoto Co.'s proprietary site-specific bioconjugation and linker technologies, in the development of certain of Exelixis' antibody-drug conjugate (ADC) programs. Exelixis is a commercially successful, oncology-focused biotechnology company that strives to...

Treadwell Therapeutics Announces Fast Track Designation Granted by the FDA to CFI-402257 for the Treatment of ER+/HER2- Breast Cancer

NEW YORK, Jan. 10, 2023 /PRNewswire/ -- Treadwell Therapeutics, a clinical-stage biotechnology company, announced today that the U.S. Food and Drug Administration (FDA) has granted Fast Track Designation to CFI-402257, a best in class inhibitor of Threonine Tyrosine Kinase (TTK, also known as Mps1), for the treatment of adult patients with ER+/HER2- advanced breast cancer after disease progression on...

Renexxion Announces Opening of Investigational New Drug (IND) Application for Naronapride for the Treatment of Gastrointestinal Dysmotility in Cystic Fibrosis Patients

ROSCREA, Ireland, Jan. 10, 2023 /PRNewswire/ – Renexxion Ireland Limited (Renexxion), a private biopharmaceutical company committed to delivering innovative drugs to patients with high unmet need in gastrointestinal ("GI") disorders, is pleased to announce opening of the Investigational New Drug (IND) application with the U.S Food and Drug Administration (FDA) for naronapride for the treatment of GI motility disorders...

EpiVax and Zoetis to Collaborate on Swine T cell Epitope Prediction Tool: CircoMatch™

PROVIDENCE, R.I., Jan. 10, 2023 /PRNewswire/ -- EpiVax, Inc. ("EpiVax") and Zoetis, are pleased to announce an exclusive collaboration to develop CircoMatch™, a unique bioinformatics tool that predicts the coverage of Porcine Circovirus Type 2 (PCV2) vaccines against field isolates of PCV2. The new tool provides a quick turnaround, powerful way...

Complete Genomics Launches Full Sequencing Platforms at Biotech Showcase™ 2023

SAN FRANCISCO, Jan. 10, 2023 /PRNewswire/ -- Complete Genomics Inc (https://completegenomics.mgiamericas.com/), a subsidiary of MGI Tech Co., Ltd. ("MGI"), today unveiled its full sequencing platforms at Biotech Showcase during JP Morgan Healthcare Conference Week 2023. Rade Drmanac, PhD, Chief Scientific Officer, announced "free three-month trial" program and "reagent rental leasing" program, giving customers the opportunity to experience the quality...

CSafe Bolsters Its Digital Ecosystem Launching TracSafe Data Loggers and CSafe Connect Portal

TracSafe fit-for-purpose data loggers link directly to the comprehensive CSafe Connect customer portal creating the next iteration of a progressive customer-focused digital ecosystem MONROE, Ohio, Jan. 10, 2023 /PRNewswire/ -- CSafe, the largest provider of a complete range of active and passive temperature-controlled shipping solutions for the pharmaceutical industry, announced today the launch of its new TracSafe line of...