Internal medicine

OncoC4 Expands Scientific Advisory Board with Appointment of Heather A. Wakelee, MD, FASCO

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Tuesday, April 2, 2024
Lung cancer, Internal medicine, Stanford Cancer Institute, Entrepreneurship, Princeton University, Immunotherapy, Oncology, International Association, Research, Cancer, Doctor of Philosophy, MD, Mesothelioma, CD24, MacArthur Fellows Program, Johns Hopkins University, Principal investigator, SAB, Division, Stanford University, CSO, Thymoma, Pharmaceutical industry

“We are honored to welcome Heather to the OncoC4 SAB, an international expert with decades of leadership experience in the treatment of lung cancer,” said Yang Liu, PhD, Co-Founder, CEO and CSO of OncoC4.

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  • “We are honored to welcome Heather to the OncoC4 SAB, an international expert with decades of leadership experience in the treatment of lung cancer,” said Yang Liu, PhD, Co-Founder, CEO and CSO of OncoC4.
  • By leveraging universal pathways, OncoC4 has the potential to change the treatment paradigm for many common and aggressive cancers with high unmet needs.
  • Currently she serves as Deputy Director of the Stanford Cancer Institute and is the Division Chief of Medical Oncology.
  • She is the Principal Investigator on numerous clinical trials and has held advisory board roles with multiple international pharmaceutical companies.

Third Harmonic Bio Appoints Geoff McDonough, M.D., to its Board of Directors

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Thursday, March 28, 2024
Internal medicine, Boston Children's Hospital, Harvard Medical School, Swedish Orphan Biovitrum, Massachusetts General Hospital, Genzyme, Patient, SAN, Inflammation, Senior, Pediatrics, KIT, Hospital, Medicine, Management

SAN FRANCISCO, March 28, 2024 (GLOBE NEWSWIRE) -- Third Harmonic Bio, Inc. (Nasdaq: THRD), a biopharmaceutical company focused on advancing the next wave of medicine for inflammatory diseases, today announced the appointment of Geoff McDonough, M.D., to its Board of Directors.

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  • SAN FRANCISCO, March 28, 2024 (GLOBE NEWSWIRE) -- Third Harmonic Bio, Inc. (Nasdaq: THRD), a biopharmaceutical company focused on advancing the next wave of medicine for inflammatory diseases, today announced the appointment of Geoff McDonough, M.D., to its Board of Directors.
  • Prior to this role, he served as the President and Chief Executive Officer of Swedish Orphan Biovitrum AB (Sobi) from 2011 to 2017.
  • at Harvard Medical School and completed residency training in internal medicine and pediatrics at Massachusetts General Hospital and Boston Children's Hospital.
  • “I am excited to join the exceptional team at Third Harmonic Bio in working to expand the treatment landscape for mast cell disorders.”

TransCode Therapeutics Announces Appointment of Daniel Vlock, M.D., as Chief Medical Officer

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Thursday, March 28, 2024
Transcoding, Internal medicine, Temple University Hospital, CFO, Oncology, Patient, RNA, University, Cancer, University of Pittsburgh, Yale School of Medicine, Baylor College of Medicine, Infection, Therapy, Harvard University, Interim, Muscular dystrophy, Yale University, Pharmacia, Pharmaceutical industry

BOSTON, March 28, 2024 (GLOBE NEWSWIRE) -- TransCode Therapeutics, Inc. (NASDAQ: RNAZ), the RNA oncology company committed to more effectively treating cancer using RNA therapeutics, announced today that Daniel Vlock, M.D., has been appointed as the company’s Chief Medical Officer.

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  • BOSTON, March 28, 2024 (GLOBE NEWSWIRE) -- TransCode Therapeutics, Inc. (NASDAQ: RNAZ), the RNA oncology company committed to more effectively treating cancer using RNA therapeutics, announced today that Daniel Vlock, M.D., has been appointed as the company’s Chief Medical Officer.
  • Dr. Vlock is a medical oncologist with over 25 years of industry experience and 15 years in academia, including renowned institutions Yale University, University of Pittsburgh, and Harvard University.
  • While at Pharmacia, Dr. Vlock ran the Celebrex Oncology program involving two pivotal clinical trials and over 3,500 patients.
  • Dr. Vlock initially will serve on a part-time basis through TransCode’s arrangement with BioBridges LLC, a life sciences consulting company.

XORTX Announces New Clinical Advisory Board Member

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Wednesday, March 27, 2024
Sanofi, Database, Internal medicine, Critical Path Institute, XRX, TEMPO, Patient, Research, Biomarker, TAME, Polycystic kidney disease, National Institutes of Health, MD, Kidney disease, European Medicines Agency, Publication, PKD, Clinical trial, Boston Medical Center, Therapy, Grady Memorial Hospital, FDA, Food, Pharmaceutical industry

CALGARY, Alberta, March 27, 2024 (GLOBE NEWSWIRE) -- XORTX Therapeutics Inc. ("XORTX" or the “Company”) (NASDAQ: XRTX | TSXV: XRTX | Frankfurt: ANUA WKN: A3UNZ), a biopharmaceutical company focused on developing innovative therapies to treat autosomal dominant polycystic kidney disease (“ADPKD”), is pleased to announce that Dr. Ronald Perrone has joined the Company’s Clinical Advisory Board.

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  • CALGARY, Alberta, March 27, 2024 (GLOBE NEWSWIRE) -- XORTX Therapeutics Inc. ("XORTX" or the “Company”) (NASDAQ: XRTX | TSXV: XRTX | Frankfurt: ANUA WKN: A3UNZ), a biopharmaceutical company focused on developing innovative therapies to treat autosomal dominant polycystic kidney disease (“ADPKD”), is pleased to announce that Dr. Ronald Perrone has joined the Company’s Clinical Advisory Board.
  • Dr. Allen Davidoff stated, “We are excited that Dr. Ron Perrone has agreed to join XORTX’s Clinical Advisory Board.
  • Dr. Perrone brings substantial medical and professional experience as a thought leader, combined with clinical experience treating patients with ADPKD and kidney disease.
  • We are privileged to have Dr. Perrone join our esteemed Clinical Advisory Board alongside current members, Dr. Petter Bjornstad, Dr. Richard Johnson, Dr. Federico Maese, Dr. Anjay Rostogi and Dr. Charles Edelstein.

Attovia Enhances Clinical and Development Expertise with Appointment of Chief Medical Officer and Clinical and Scientific Advisory Boards

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Tuesday, March 26, 2024
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FREMONT, Calif., March 26, 2024 (GLOBE NEWSWIRE) -- Attovia Therapeutics today announced the appointment of Hubert Chen, M.D., MPH, as Chief Medical Officer, effective March 21, 2024. Dr. Chen brings extensive clinical and industry leadership experience in drug development and joins Attovia from Krystal Biotech (NASDAQ: KRYS), where he was Senior Vice President of Clinical Development. At Attovia, Dr. Chen will lead the company’s clinical development and regulatory functions and will serve on the Executive Committee.

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  • Dr. Chen brings extensive clinical and industry leadership experience in drug development and joins Attovia from Krystal Biotech (NASDAQ: KRYS), where he was Senior Vice President of Clinical Development.
  • At Attovia, Dr. Chen will lead the company’s clinical development and regulatory functions and will serve on the Executive Committee.
  • Prior to Krystal, Dr. Chen was at Genentech/Roche where he held clinical leadership positions across both early and late-stage development.
  • To support the ongoing strategic development of the Attobody platform and advancement of the Company’s emerging pipeline candidates, Attovia has established Clinical and Scientific Advisory Boards comprised of biopharmaceutical industry veterans and academic experts.

BioAge Appoints Renowned Cardiologist and Biopharma Entrepreneur Michael H. Davidson, MD, to its Board of Directors

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Tuesday, April 9, 2024
Research, FDA, Genetics, Clinical Trials, Biotechnology, Health, Pharmaceutical, General Health, Science, Internal medicine, Incretin, Obesity, AstraZeneca, Novo Nordisk, Cardiology, University college, Patient, DSM-IV codes, Weight loss, NAMS, Doctor of Philosophy, MD, Biology, PPD, Inc., Book, Ageing, Pharmaceutical industry

BioAge Labs, Inc., ("BioAge"), a clinical-stage biotechnology company developing novel therapies for obesity and metabolic diseases by harnessing the biology of aging, today announced the appointment of Michael Davidson, MD to the company's board of directors.

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  • BioAge Labs, Inc., ("BioAge"), a clinical-stage biotechnology company developing novel therapies for obesity and metabolic diseases by harnessing the biology of aging, today announced the appointment of Michael Davidson, MD to the company's board of directors.
  • "We are delighted to welcome Michael to BioAge's board of directors," said Kristen Fortney, PhD, CEO and co-founder of BioAge Labs.
  • "I'm excited to join the board of BioAge at this pivotal juncture, as the company progresses azelaprag into Phase 2 trials in obesity," said Davidson.
  • I look forward to working with the team to bring this promising therapy to patients in need."

Blue Faery Awards Liver Cancer Research Grant

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Monday, April 8, 2024
HCC, Research, Fairy, Internal medicine, Liver cancer, AstraZeneca, Professor, Caregiver, Patient, Education, Hepatocellular carcinoma, Heidelberg University, Culture, Teaching hospital, University of Marburg, Neoplasm, Cancer, LOS, Gastrointestinal disease, Multimedia, BFA

LOS ANGELES, April 8, 2024 /PRNewswire/ -- Blue Faery: The Adrienne Wilson Liver Cancer Association announces the annual Blue Faery Award (BFA) for Excellence in Liver Cancer Research. Primary liver cancer, also known as Hepatocellular Carcinoma (HCC), is the third leading cause of cancer deaths worldwide. Blue Faery created the award to recognize medical professionals who do innovative HCC research.

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  • Dr. Peter Galle, Professor and Chairman at University Medical Center Mainz, wins a $25K grant
    LOS ANGELES, April 8, 2024 /PRNewswire/ -- Blue Faery: The Adrienne Wilson Liver Cancer Association announces the annual Blue Faery Award (BFA) for Excellence in Liver Cancer Research.
  • Blue Faery's mission is to prevent, treat, and cure primary liver cancer through research, education, and advocacy.
  • Blue Faery provides free comprehensive patient education with its Patient Resource Guides for Liver Cancer .
  • Blue Faery has three public education and awareness programs: Love Your Liver, The Truth About Liver Cancer, and You and Liver Cancer.

Leading Cardiologists from NYU Langone Heart Present Latest Clinical Findings & Research at American College of Cardiology 73rd Annual Scientific Session

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Friday, April 5, 2024
Diagnosis, Internal medicine, Ozone, Cardiovascular disease, Eugene Braunwald, System, N95, Blood, Digital, Assistant, Memory, Risk, Diabetes, Inflammation, Patient, Biomarker, Research, Moyamoya disease, Cardiovascular Research, Splenic infarction, NYU, Ischemia, IMR, Particulates, Woman, Heart failure, American College, MPH, CFR, NYU Langone Health, EHR, American Red Cross, Bangladesh Technical Education Board, Air pollution, Data, Osteoarthritis, ACC, CCD, Work, Physician, Medical device

NEW YORK, April 5, 2024 /PRNewswire/ -- Experts from NYU Langone Heart are presenting their latest clinical findings and research discoveries during the American College of Cardiology (ACC) 2024 Annual Scientific Session & Expo, held April 6 to 8 in Atlanta.

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  • NEW YORK, April 5, 2024 /PRNewswire/ -- Experts from NYU Langone Heart are presenting their latest clinical findings and research discoveries during the American College of Cardiology (ACC) 2024 Annual Scientific Session & Expo, held April 6 to 8 in Atlanta.
  • "The ACC conference serves as a place for our faculty to explore, learn, and share all the latest advancements in the field.
  • They will also be available for media interviews to discuss innovative and noteworthy scientific developments emerging from the conference.
  • Her research is focused on understanding what makes heart attacks in women unique and the best methods of detection and treatment.

Cytokinetics Announces Four Upcoming Presentations at the American College of Cardiology 73rd Annual Scientific Session

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Monday, March 25, 2024
Cardiology, Pharmacology, Internal medicine, Safety, Associate, SAN, Cytokinetics, University, Patient, American College, Cardiomyopathy, Heart failure, Pharmaceutical industry

SOUTH SAN FRANCISCO, Calif., March 25, 2024 (GLOBE NEWSWIRE) -- Cytokinetics, Incorporated (Nasdaq: CYTK) today announced four presentations at the American College of Cardiology 73rd Annual Scientific Session (ACC.24) taking place in Atlanta, GA from April 6, 2024 – April 8, 2024.

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  • SOUTH SAN FRANCISCO, Calif., March 25, 2024 (GLOBE NEWSWIRE) -- Cytokinetics, Incorporated (Nasdaq: CYTK) today announced four presentations at the American College of Cardiology 73rd Annual Scientific Session (ACC.24) taking place in Atlanta, GA from April 6, 2024 – April 8, 2024.
  • Title: 1075-11 - Efficacy and Safety of Aficamten in the First Cohort of Patients with Symptomatic Obstructive Hypertrophic Cardiomyopathy Completing 1-Year Follow-Up: Findings From the FOREST-HCM Study
    Presenter: Sara Saberi, M.D., M.S., Associate Professor of Internal Medicine, University of Michigan Health Frankel Cardiovascular Center
    Session: 1226 - Heart Failure and Cardiomyopathies: Special Populations 02
    Session: 1343 - Heart Failure and Cardiomyopathies: Pharmacology 08

Three Patients with Invasive Fusarium Infection in Matinas BioPharma’s Oral MAT2203 Compassionate/Expanded Use Access Program Achieve Complete Clinical Response

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Friday, March 22, 2024
Nephrotoxicity, Urinary tract infection, Fungal infection, Culture, Ventilator-associated pneumonia, Burns, Internal medicine, Amphotericin B, Emphysema, Azole, Coronary artery disease, Debridement, Carcinoma, Risk, Hyperlipidemia, Patient, Lung, LNC, Fusarium, Female, Malignancy, University, Doctor of Philosophy, MD, Aspergillosis, Echinocandin, Fever, Immune system, Division, Hypertension, Voriconazole, Physician, Infection, Pharmaceutical industry

The successful MAT2203 treatment outcome in these patients therefore adds to our confidence for the upcoming ORALTO Phase 3 trial in patients suffering from invasive aspergillosis with limited treatment options.

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  • The successful MAT2203 treatment outcome in these patients therefore adds to our confidence for the upcoming ORALTO Phase 3 trial in patients suffering from invasive aspergillosis with limited treatment options.
  • She was transitioned to oral MAT2203 for two weeks, which led to clinical resolution of her fungal infection.
  • She began to show clinical improvement following two weeks of oral MAT2203 treatment and her skin wounds completely healed following six months of MAT2203 treatment.
  • “MAT2203 continues to demonstrate its potential to effectively treat invasive fungal infections and help patients achieve complete clinical resolution.