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Global Cell Counting Market to Hit $15.72 Billion by 2029, Fueled by Advancements in Cell Biology and Therapy - ResearchAndMarkets.com

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Friday, March 29, 2024
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The global cell counting market was valued at US$9.98 billion in 2023 and is expected to reach US$15.72 billion by 2029.

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  • The global cell counting market was valued at US$9.98 billion in 2023 and is expected to reach US$15.72 billion by 2029.
  • Advancements in cell biology, biotechnology, and medical research are driving demand for precise cell counting, especially with the rise of personalized medicine and regenerative therapies.
  • PDUFA dates for therapies could translate into an order book boost for the cell counting players in the market, resulting in market growth.
  • The global cell counting market is consolidated, with top five players holding approximately 70% share of the market.

Precision BioSciences Reports Fourth Quarter and Fiscal Year 2023 Financial Results and Provides Business Update

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Wednesday, March 27, 2024
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PBGENE-HBV (Viral Elimination Program): Precision is developing PBGENE-HBV for the treatment of patients with chronic hepatitis B.

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  • PBGENE-HBV (Viral Elimination Program): Precision is developing PBGENE-HBV for the treatment of patients with chronic hepatitis B.
  • In November 2023, Precision presented preclinical efficacy and safety data at the 2023 American Association for the Study of Liver Diseases Annual Meeting.
  • Cash and Cash Equivalents: As of December 31, 2023, Precision had $116.7 million in cash and cash equivalents.
  • Revenues: Total revenues for the quarter ended December 31, 2023 were $7.0 million, as compared to $10.6 million for the quarter ended December 31, 2022.

Nucleus RadioPharma Announces Appointment of Chris McDonald from Kite, a Gilead Company, to Board of Directors

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Wednesday, March 27, 2024
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Nucleus RadioPharma , the world’s first fully integrated development, manufacturing, and supply chain organization for radiopharmaceuticals, today announced the appointment of Chris McDonald, Global Head of Technical Operations at Kite, a Gilead Company, to its Board of Directors.

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  • Nucleus RadioPharma , the world’s first fully integrated development, manufacturing, and supply chain organization for radiopharmaceuticals, today announced the appointment of Chris McDonald, Global Head of Technical Operations at Kite, a Gilead Company, to its Board of Directors.
  • This addition underscores Nucleus RadioPharma's focus on operational excellence and its commitment to research and development, specifically tailored to the unique demands of the radiopharmaceutical sector.
  • View the full release here: https://www.businesswire.com/news/home/20240327530225/en/
    With the industry shifting towards isotopes that demand rapid production and distribution, McDonald's appointment is timely.
  • With Chris on board, we are poised to transform the radiopharmaceutical industry, making cancer treatments more accessible and saving the lives of patients with cancer.

Christi Shaw, Former CEO of Kite, a Gilead Company, Appointed to Cellares Advisory Board to Advance Cell Therapy Manufacturing

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Tuesday, March 26, 2024
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Cellares , a leader in the automation of cell therapy manufacturing and the world’s first Integrated Development and Manufacturing Organization (IDMO), today announced the addition of Christi Shaw to its Advisory Board.

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  • Cellares , a leader in the automation of cell therapy manufacturing and the world’s first Integrated Development and Manufacturing Organization (IDMO), today announced the addition of Christi Shaw to its Advisory Board.
  • She formerly served as Chief Executive Officer of Kite, a Gilead Company, where she led a global team dedicated exclusively to the research, commercialization, and manufacturing of cell therapy.
  • In response to her new role, Ms. Shaw stated, "Joining Cellares' Advisory Board presents an exciting opportunity to contribute to the expansion and advancement of cell therapy manufacturing.
  • I look forward to working with Cellares to address these challenges, with the ultimate goal of improving patient access to cell therapies."

New Data Show ClearNote Health’s Epigenomic Platform Provides a Novel Tissue-Free, Liquid Biopsy-Based Approach to Identify Potential Predictive Biomarker Candidates to Radioligand Therapy Response in Patients With Pancreatic Neuroendocrine Tumors

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Tuesday, March 26, 2024
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Differences in plasma-derived cell free DNA (cfDNA) 5hmC profiles after administration of Lutathera revealed biological responses consistent with radioligand therapy mechanism of action hypothesis.

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  • Differences in plasma-derived cell free DNA (cfDNA) 5hmC profiles after administration of Lutathera revealed biological responses consistent with radioligand therapy mechanism of action hypothesis.
  • “Our research collaboration with Novartis has demonstrated the power of ClearNote Health’s cutting-edge epigenomic technology in the interrogation of predictive biomarkers of radioligand therapy response from a single blood draw,” said Dave Mullarkey, CEO of ClearNote Health.
  • The comparison of plasma-derived cfDNA 5hmC profiles revealed differences that distinguish patients responding to therapy from those not responding before and on treatment.
  • This collaboration underscores ClearNote Health's commitment to empowering biopharmaceutical innovation in developing better drugs through cutting-edge molecular diagnostic technologies.

Juvisé Pharmaceuticals Acquires Multiple Sclerosis Drug PONVORY® (ex-US/Canada) and Opens Its Capital to Bpifrance and Pemberton

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Tuesday, March 26, 2024
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To fund this acquisition, the French sovereign fund Bpifrance and Pemberton Asset Management (‘Pemberton’), a leading European private credit manager, have acquired a minority stake in Juvisé Pharmaceuticals.

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  • To fund this acquisition, the French sovereign fund Bpifrance and Pemberton Asset Management (‘Pemberton’), a leading European private credit manager, have acquired a minority stake in Juvisé Pharmaceuticals.
  • “We are very excited about Ponvory® and its potential to have a very positive impact on the lives of patients with multiple sclerosis” announces Frédéric Mascha, founder and President of Juvisé Pharmaceuticals.
  • Juvisé Pharmaceuticals will work closely with Johnson & Johnson to ensure a seamless transition and continuous availability of Ponvory® for patients.
  • Finally, Juvisé Pharmaceuticals will assume the worldwide manufacturing duties for Ponvory® from sites based in France and Switzerland.

The Multiple Sclerosis Association of America (MSAA) Selects SEQSTER to Accelerate Patient-Centricity & Innovation

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Saturday, March 23, 2024
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SEQSTER PDM Inc. (“ SEQSTER ”), the leading patient-centric healthcare technology company, has been selected by the Multiple Sclerosis Association of America (MSAA) for its patient-centricity, 1-Click Records™ and cutting-edge longitudinal health record.

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  • SEQSTER PDM Inc. (“ SEQSTER ”), the leading patient-centric healthcare technology company, has been selected by the Multiple Sclerosis Association of America (MSAA) for its patient-centricity, 1-Click Records™ and cutting-edge longitudinal health record.
  • SEQSTER unifies people living with multiple sclerosis (MS), researchers, and care centers nationwide.
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    Multiple Sclerosis Association of America (MSAA) Selects SEQSTER to Accelerate Patient-Centricity & Innovation (Graphic: Business Wire)
    This announcement follows the creation of the Multiple Sclerosis Implementation Network™ (MSIN™), which MSAA launched in collaboration with Novartis Pharmaceuticals Corporation in May 2023.
  • "I am deeply honored and profoundly excited to witness the remarkable collaboration between MSAA, clinicians, academic researchers, industry partners, and SEQSTER for the Multiple Sclerosis Implementation Network.

TOLREMO Appoints Industry Veterans Jeff Jonker and Mike Sherman to Board of Directors

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Thursday, March 21, 2024
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TOLREMO therapeutics AG (TOLREMO) today announced the appointment of Jeff Jonker and Mike Sherman to its Board of Directors.

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  • TOLREMO therapeutics AG (TOLREMO) today announced the appointment of Jeff Jonker and Mike Sherman to its Board of Directors.
  • "We welcome Jeff and Mike to our Board of Directors as we make steady progress with TT125-802 in the clinic and continue our evolution into a clinical-stage company with expanding operations,” said Stefanie Flückiger-Mangual, PhD, Co-founder and Chief Executive Officer of TOLREMO.
  • Jeff Jonker is an accomplished biotechnology executive with a wealth of experience across various leadership roles in the industry.
  • Mike Sherman is a seasoned executive with over 30 years of life science experience and an established track record in biotech leadership.

Sangamo Therapeutics Reports Recent Business Highlights and Fourth Quarter and Full Year 2023 Financial Results

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Wednesday, March 13, 2024
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Sangamo Therapeutics, Inc. (Nasdaq: SGMO), a genomic medicines company, today reported recent business highlights and fourth quarter and full year 2023 financial results, including meaningful data to support advancement of its neurology pipeline.

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  • Sangamo Therapeutics, Inc. (Nasdaq: SGMO), a genomic medicines company, today reported recent business highlights and fourth quarter and full year 2023 financial results, including meaningful data to support advancement of its neurology pipeline.
  • “In 2023, Sangamo announced the prioritization of its pipeline programs that support our focus as a neurology-focused genomic medicine company,” said Sandy Macrae, Chief Executive Officer of Sangamo.
  • STAC-BBB was well tolerated in NHPs, with no notable treatment related pathological findings in brain, spinal cord or peripheral tissues.
  • Revenues for the fourth quarter ended December 31, 2023 were $2.0 million, compared to $27.2 million for the same period in 2022.

Sangamo Therapeutics Announces Data From Novel Proprietary Neurotropic AAV Capsid Demonstrating Industry-leading Blood-brain Barrier Penetration and Brain Transduction in NHPs

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Wednesday, March 13, 2024
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Sangamo is exploring avenues to resume development of these programs internally, subject to receipt of adequate funding, or with new potential collaborators.

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  • Sangamo is exploring avenues to resume development of these programs internally, subject to receipt of adequate funding, or with new potential collaborators.
  • In NHP studies when administered intravenously at clinically relevant doses, STAC-BBB demonstrated its potential to be a leading neurotropic capsid.
  • Exhibited 700-fold higher transgene expression in neurons compared to the benchmark capsid AAV9 and outperformed all other known published neurotropic capsid variants evaluated in the study.
  • STAC-BBB was well tolerated in NHPs, with no notable treatment related pathological findings in brain, spinal cord or peripheral tissues.