Molecular Partners

Life Science Cares Launches in Switzerland

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Friday, April 19, 2024
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ZURICH, Switzerland, April 19, 2024 (GLOBE NEWSWIRE) -- Today, Life Science Cares, a collective effort of the life science industry to reduce the impact of poverty and inequality in their communities, launched in Switzerland, marking its first expansion as an independent association into geographies outside of the United States.

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  • ZURICH, Switzerland, April 19, 2024 (GLOBE NEWSWIRE) -- Today, Life Science Cares, a collective effort of the life science industry to reduce the impact of poverty and inequality in their communities, launched in Switzerland, marking its first expansion as an independent association into geographies outside of the United States.
  • “We are excited to launch Life Science Cares Switzerland (LSCS) today, in time, to engage with the local community at the upcoming Swiss Biotech Day in Basel,” said Nadine Zahnd, Managing Director of LSCS.
  • “At the heart of our life sciences community is the overwhelming sense to act and do good.
  • We are building bridges between Swiss Life Science Organizations and local charitable organizations for individuals who may otherwise fail to access the opportunities afforded to so many of us.”
    In Switzerland in 2021, 1.24 million people, including many families are considered at the brink of poverty.

Molecular Partners Announces All Board Proposals Approved at the Annual General Meeting

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Wednesday, April 17, 2024
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The Molecular Partners shareholders confirmed the approval of the annual review, the IFRS consolidated financial statements and the annual statements for the financial year 2023.

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  • The Molecular Partners shareholders confirmed the approval of the annual review, the IFRS consolidated financial statements and the annual statements for the financial year 2023.
  • The Board of Directors and the members of the management board were granted discharge for the financial year 2023.
  • The shareholders voted to re-elect all members of Molecular Partners’ Board of Directors for a term of office of one year.
  • The Annual General Meeting also approved all binding motions regarding compensation for both the Board of Directors and the Management Board.

Molecular Partners Publishes Invitation to Annual General Meeting 2024

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Tuesday, March 26, 2024
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ZURICH-SCHLIEREN, Switzerland and CONCORD, Mass., March 26, 2024 (GLOBE NEWSWIRE) -- Molecular Partners AG (SIX: MOLN; NASDAQ: MOLN), a clinical-stage biotech company developing a new class of custom-built protein drugs known as DARPin therapeutics, today published the invitation to the Annual General Meeting 2024.

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  • ZURICH-SCHLIEREN, Switzerland and CONCORD, Mass., March 26, 2024 (GLOBE NEWSWIRE) -- Molecular Partners AG (SIX: MOLN; NASDAQ: MOLN), a clinical-stage biotech company developing a new class of custom-built protein drugs known as DARPin therapeutics, today published the invitation to the Annual General Meeting 2024.
  • The Annual General Meeting will be held on Wednesday, April 17, 2024, 9.00 CET (doors open at 8.30 CET), at JED Events, Zürcherstrasse 39, 8952 Schlieren, Switzerland.

Molecular Partners Reports Corporate Highlights From Q4 2023 and Key Financials for Full Year 2023

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Thursday, March 14, 2024
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ZURICH-SCHLIEREN, Switzerland and CONCORD, Mass., March 14, 2024 (GLOBE NEWSWIRE) -- Ad hoc announcement pursuant to Art. 53 LR Molecular Partners AG (SIX: MOLN; NASDAQ: MOLN), a clinical-stage biotech company developing a new class of custom-built protein drugs known as DARPin therapeutics, today announced its corporate highlights and audited financial results for the full year 2023.

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  • 53 LR Molecular Partners AG (SIX: MOLN; NASDAQ: MOLN), a clinical-stage biotech company developing a new class of custom-built protein drugs known as DARPin therapeutics, today announced its corporate highlights and audited financial results for the full year 2023.
  • “2023 was a year of successful innovation and execution on our strategy, focusing on novel mechanisms that we believe only DARPin therapies can deliver.
  • In addition to the above updates, Molecular Partners continued to progress its RDT portfolio of projects in partnership with Novartis.
  • In the financial year 2023, Molecular Partners recognized total revenues and other income of CHF 7.0 million (2022: CHF 189.6 million) and incurred total expenses of CHF 68.1 million (2022: CHF 73.0 million).

Rigel Pharmaceuticals Announces Appointment of Lisa Rojkjaer, M.D. as Chief Medical Officer

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Tuesday, March 12, 2024
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SOUTH SAN FRANCISCO, Calif., March 12, 2024 /PRNewswire/ -- Rigel Pharmaceuticals, Inc. (Nasdaq: RIGL) today announced the appointment of Lisa Rojkjaer, M.D.

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  • SOUTH SAN FRANCISCO, Calif., March 12, 2024 /PRNewswire/ -- Rigel Pharmaceuticals, Inc. (Nasdaq: RIGL) today announced the appointment of Lisa Rojkjaer, M.D.
  • as Executive Vice President and Chief Medical Officer.
  • Dr. Rojkjaer is an industry veteran with over 20 years of clinical development, regulatory, and medical affairs experience with a focus on hematology and oncology.
  • Prior to joining Rigel, Dr. Rojkjaer held several leadership positions in clinical development and medical affairs at biotechnology and global pharmaceutical companies, having most recently served as Chief Medical Officer of Sangamo Therapeutics.

Molecular Partners Announces Dismissal of Class Action Lawsuit

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Friday, March 1, 2024
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Molecular Partners was represented by Cooley LLP in the litigation.

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  • Molecular Partners was represented by Cooley LLP in the litigation.
  • The original case was filed on July 12, 2022 in the U.S. District Court for the Southern District of New York.
  • On February 5, 2024, the court dismissed the amended complaint without prejudice and gave the plaintiff the opportunity to amend the complaint by February 26, 2024.
  • On February 23, 2024, plaintiff filed a stipulation of dismissal with prejudice.

Molecular Partners To Hold Conference Call to Discuss Fourth Quarter and Full Year 2023 Results and Announces Upcoming Investor Presentations

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Friday, March 1, 2024
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Molecular Partners’ Chief Executive Officer Patrick Amstutz will also present at the 44th Annual Cowen Health Care Conference taking place in Boston, MA, and will participate in the Leerink Global Biopharma Conference taking place in Miami, FL along with other members of the Company’s leadership team.

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  • Molecular Partners’ Chief Executive Officer Patrick Amstutz will also present at the 44th Annual Cowen Health Care Conference taking place in Boston, MA, and will participate in the Leerink Global Biopharma Conference taking place in Miami, FL along with other members of the Company’s leadership team.
  • Please see details below:
    Cowen Health Care Conference Presentation Details:
    Novel Oncology Targets Corporate Panel Discussion:
    Leerink Global Biopharma Conference Participation Details:
    Full Year 2023 Results Release Date and Time:
    Full Year 2023 Conference Call Details:
    The full year 2023 results presentation will also be webcast live and will be made available on the Company’s website under the investors section .
  • The replay will be available for 90 days following the presentation.
  • In order to register for the full year 2023 conference call on March 15, 8:00 am ET / 1:00 pm CET, please dial the following numbers approximately 10 minutes before the start of the presentation.

Molecular Partners Provides Updates at 42nd Annual J.P. Morgan Healthcare Conference

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Sunday, January 7, 2024
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53 LR Molecular Partners AG (SIX: MOLN; NASDAQ: MOLN), a clinical-stage biotech company developing a new class of custom-built protein drugs known as DARPin therapeutics, today announced it will present a business overview and provide its 2024 outlook at the 42nd Annual J.P. Morgan Healthcare Conference.

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  • 53 LR Molecular Partners AG (SIX: MOLN; NASDAQ: MOLN), a clinical-stage biotech company developing a new class of custom-built protein drugs known as DARPin therapeutics, today announced it will present a business overview and provide its 2024 outlook at the 42nd Annual J.P. Morgan Healthcare Conference.
  • Data were presented at the 65th American Society of Hematology (ASH) Annual Meeting and Exposition in December 2023.
  • Molecular Partners continues to progress its RDT platform and portfolio of projects, both in-house and in partnership with Novartis.
  • In addition to these updates, Novartis has returned the rights to the ensovibep program, previously under investigation for the treatment of COVID-19, to Molecular Partners.

Molecular Partners and Orano Med Announce Co-Development Agreement for Radio-DARPin Therapies

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Friday, January 5, 2024
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This agreement represents the first co-development deal for Molecular Partners and Orano Med.

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  • This agreement represents the first co-development deal for Molecular Partners and Orano Med.
  • Both companies are developing additional radioligand therapy candidates in partnership with other companies, with Molecular Partners having announced its first collaboration with Novartis in December 2021.
  • Under the terms of the co-development agreement, Molecular Partner’s previously disclosed RDT target DLL3 (delta-like ligand 3) will be included in the partnership with Orano Med.
  • DLL3 will be exclusively developed by Molecular Partners and Orano Med as a RDT target.

Novocure Appoints Dr. Nicolas Leupin as Chief Medical Officer

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Thursday, January 4, 2024
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Novocure (NASDAQ: NVCR) today announced the appointment of Nicolas Leupin, M.D., Ph.D., MBA to the role of Chief Medical Officer.

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  • Novocure (NASDAQ: NVCR) today announced the appointment of Nicolas Leupin, M.D., Ph.D., MBA to the role of Chief Medical Officer.
  • At Novocure, Dr. Leupin will oversee medical affairs, medical safety, and clinical development operations as the company advances its clinical pipeline and prepares to treat an expanded patient population.
  • “It is a pleasure to welcome Dr. Leupin to Novocure as our new Chief Medical Officer,” said Asaf Danziger, Novocure’s Chief Executive Officer.
  • Dr. Leupin will assume the clinical and medical responsibilities held by Pritesh Shah, Novocure’s former Chief Growth Officer.