Clovis Oncology Shares Rise on Positive Data from Phase 3 Ovarian Cancer Trial
Source: Streetwise Reports  (3/19/21)
Shares of Clovis Oncology Inc. traded 55% higher after it reported that in the Phase 3 ARIEL4 study Rubraca (rucaparib) significantly improved progression-free survival versus chemotherapy in patients with later-line ovarian cancer associated with a BRCA Mutation. More >

Biopharma Advances Alcohol-Associated Hepatitis Trial, Receives Analgesia Drug Approval
Source: Streetwise Reports  (3/17/21)
These corporate events and the Q4/20 financials of DURECT are summarized in an H.C. Wainwright & Co. report. More >

Pharma Developer to Release Topline Data from Phase 2b COVID-19 Trial by Month-End
Source: Streetwise Reports  (3/16/21)
Algernon Pharmaceuticals reported that it expects to release topline results from the Phase 2b portion of its multinational Phase 2b/3 COVID-19 Ifenprodil study sometime during the last week of March 2021. More >

Oncternal Therapeutics Shares Trade Higher After Firm Reports 39% Growth in FY20 Grant Revenue
Source: Streetwise Reports  (3/12/21)
Oncternal Therapeutics shares traded 18% higher after the company reported Q4/20 and FY/20 financial results showing higher revenues from grants and improved operating expense without incurring any reductions in Research and Development activities. More >

Vir Shares Head Higher as Phase 3 COVID-19 Trial with GSK Achieves 85% Reduction in Hospitalization and Death
Source: Streetwise Reports  (3/11/21)
Vir Biotechnology shares traded 30% higher after the company together with its development partner GlaxoSmithKline reported that in the Phase 3 COMET-ICE trial VIR-7831 was shown to reduce hospitalization and risk of death in early treatment of adults with SARS-CoV-2. More >

Biopharma Begins Phase 2 COVID Clinical Trial
Source: Streetwise Reports  (3/10/21)
An update on two of Can-Fite BioPharma's studies involving its lead drug candidate Piclidenoson is provided in a Dawson James report. More >

Amgen Offers $1.9 Billion to Acquire Five Prime Therapeutics
Source: Streetwise Reports  (3/4/21)
Five Prime Therapeutics shares traded 78% higher after the company reported it entered into a definitive agreement to be acquired by biotech giant Amgen for $38 per share in cash. More >

U.S. Biopharma Making a 'Bold Move into a Large Market Opportunity'
Source: Streetwise Reports  (3/3/21)
This latest undertaking of Dicerna Pharmaceuticals and the near-term catalysts of some of its other programs are described in an H.C. Wainwright & Co. report. More >

Biopharma Chooses Firm to Co-Conduct Psychedelic Dose Trial
Source: Streetwise Reports  (3/2/21)
Algernon Pharmaceuticals aims to begin the study as soon as it receives the drug from the manufacturer. More >

Pandion Shares Trade Up 134% on $1.85 Billion Acquisition by Merck
Source: Streetwise Reports  (2/25/21)
Pandion Therapeutics shares reached a new 52-week high after the company reported it agreed to be acquired by pharmaceutical giant Merck & Co. in an all cash transaction for $60 per share. More >

Company's Antibiotic-Free Livestock Feed Product Shows Positive Results in Subclinical Mastitis Dairy Trial
Source: Streetwise Reports  (2/22/21)
Avivagen Inc. reported that data from a New Zealand OxC-betaTâ„¢ Livestock Dairy Trial for use against sub-clinical mastitis has been published in a top-tier international veterinary science journal. More >

Regenerative Medicine Firm Reports Positive Chronic Lower Back Pain Trial Results
Source: Streetwise Reports  (2/17/21)
New study data and next steps for Mesoblast's MPC-06-ID are presented in a Dawson James Securities report. More >

Nektar Therapeutics Planning Phase 2/3 Studies with Merck and SFJ Pharma for Head and Neck Cancer
Source: Streetwise Reports  (2/17/21)
Nektar Therapeutics shares traded 14% higher after the company reported it plans to conduct a Phase 2/3 study of bempegaldesleukin in combination with Merck's KEYTRUDA® in patients with squamous cell carcinoma of the head and neck and is partnering on a second Phase 2/3 study with SFJ Pharmaceuticals that will provide $150 million to fund development. More >

Pharma Developer Contemplates Adding Lung Scarring as Key Endpoint in Phase 2b/3 COVID-19 Trial
Source: Streetwise Reports  (2/12/21)
Algernon Pharmaceuticals reported it is considering adding "lung scarring" as an additional primary endpoint to its Phase 2b/3 COVID-19 Ifenprodil study protocol. More >

ImmunoGen Shares Rise 30% After Firm Reports FY20 Earnings and 2021 Outlook
Source: Streetwise Reports  (2/12/21)
Shares of ImmunoGen Inc. reached a new 52-week high after the company announced Q4/20 and FY/20 business operating and financial results. More >

AC Immune Reports 'Positive Interim Results' from Novel Phase 1b/2a Alzheimer's Vaccine Trial
Source: Streetwise Reports  (2/11/21)
Shares of AC Immune SA traded 15% higher after the firm reported that interim results from the Phase 1b/2a Alzheimer's trial of its ACI-35.030 vaccine demonstrated generation of potent anti-phospho-Tau antibody responses in 100% of older patients with early Alzheimer's disease. More >

Pharmaceutical Developer Hires Laboratory to Conduct Preclinical Studies of Psychedelic Compound DMT
Source: Streetwise Reports  (2/10/21)
Algernon Pharmaceuticals entered into an agreement with Charles River Laboratories, "a recognized world leader for pre-clinical neurological studies," to conduct preclinical studies for psychedelic compound DMT in stroke patients. More >

Drug Repurposer Ventures into New Area, Use of Psychedelic in Stroke
Source: Streetwise Reports  (2/5/21)
This clinical program of Algernon Pharmaceuticals and upcoming catalysts regarding its in-progress COVID-19 and chronic cough trials are discussed in a Mackie Research Capital Corp. report. More >

Coverage Initiated on Firm Developing Gold Nanoparticle Therapy for Neurological Diseases
Source: Streetwise Reports  (2/5/21)
The reasons Clene is a compelling investment are outlined in a ROTH Capital Partners report. More >

Small-Cap Psychedelic Wellness Company Makes First Acquisition: Ketamine Infusion Centers
Source: Streetwise Reports  (2/4/21)
DELIC aims to become a leader in psychedelic health and wellness clinics. More >

Neurosciences Firm Provides Insight on Recent Alzheimer's/Amyloid Field Developments
Source: Streetwise Reports  (2/3/21)
ProMIS Neurosciences offered its perspective on the latest progress in the Alzheimer's/amyloid field. The firm stated that two recent positive events support the case for PMN310 to be considered "best in class." More >

GW Pharmaceuticals Shares Gain 46% on $7.2 Billion Acquisition by Jazz Pharmaceuticals
Source: Streetwise Reports  (2/3/21)
Shares of GW Pharmaceuticals reached a new 52-week high after the company reported it agreed to be acquired by Jazz Pharmaceuticals in a combination cash and stock deal for $220.00 per share. More >

Cassava Shares Triple After Interim Trial Data Shows Simufilam Improves Cognition and Behavior in Alzheimer's Disease
Source: Streetwise Reports  (2/2/21)
Shares of Cassava Sciences traded 207% higher after the firm provided an interim analysis from an ongoing study demonstrating that simufilam improves cognition and behavior in mild-to-moderate Alzheimer's disease patients. More >

Algernon Pharmaceuticals Launches Stroke Treatment Clinical Research Program with Psychedelic Drug DMT, the 'Spirit Molecule'
Source: Streetwise Reports  (2/1/21)
Algernon Pharmaceuticals, a clinical stage pharmaceutical development company, announced that it has established a clinical research program for the treatment of stroke focused on AP-188 (DMT), a known psychedelic compound. Algernon plans to be the first company globally to pursue DMT for stroke in humans and is planning to begin a clinical trial as soon as possible in 2021. More >

Viela Bio Shares Rise 52% on $3.05 Billion Buyout by Horizon Therapeutics
Source: Streetwise Reports  (2/1/21)
Shares of Viela Bio traded higher after it was announced that the company entered into a definitive agreement to be acquired by Horizon Therapeutics for $53.00 per share. More >