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Lundquist Investigator Dr. Yoshihara Awarded $3 Million NIH R01 Grant for Diabetes Stem Cell Therapy Research

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Monday, April 1, 2024
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This prestigious NIH R01 grant, known for its rigorous peer-review process, is dedicated to advancing stem cell therapy research for treating diabetes.

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  • This prestigious NIH R01 grant, known for its rigorous peer-review process, is dedicated to advancing stem cell therapy research for treating diabetes.
  • Insulin-dependent diabetes, including autoimmune Type 1 and stress-induced Type 2, presents a significant health burden, often necessitating lifelong insulin therapy and glucose monitoring.
  • Dr. Yoshihara's research focuses on the potential of human pluripotent stem cells (hPSCs) to create functional islet cells.
  • “Despite significant progress in stem cell-derived mini-organ technologies, we are still challenged by their functional immaturity and variability,” said Dr. Yoshihara.

Enable Biosciences Publishes Study Revealing ADAP Technology's Improved Accuracy in T1D Risk Prediction

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Tuesday, February 13, 2024
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Detailed findings are presented in the article "Advances in risk predictive performance of pre-symptomatic type 1 diabetes via the multiplex Antibody-Detection-by-Agglutination-PCR (ADAP) assay," published in Frontiers of Endocrinology.

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  • Detailed findings are presented in the article "Advances in risk predictive performance of pre-symptomatic type 1 diabetes via the multiplex Antibody-Detection-by-Agglutination-PCR (ADAP) assay," published in Frontiers of Endocrinology.
  • This pivotal study underscores the ADAP assay's ability to detect islet autoantibodies, which are indicative of a high risk of progression to clinical T1D.
  • Dr. Jason Tsai, PhD, CTO of Enable Biosciences, elaborates on the significance of the findings: "These study results reinforce the strength of our ADAP technology in early T1D detection.
  • For more insights into Enable Biosciences and the impact of their ADAP technology, please visit www.enablebiosciences.com .

Enable Biosciences Receives $3M Phase IIB SBIR Award from NIDDK for Advanced T1D Testing Technology

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Tuesday, December 19, 2023
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A key objective of this funding is to pursue FDA clearance for the T1D test, a critical step towards commercialization.

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  • A key objective of this funding is to pursue FDA clearance for the T1D test, a critical step towards commercialization.
  • Dr. Jason Tsai, PhD, Chief Technical Officer at Enable Biosciences, shared his enthusiasm: "This Phase IIB SBIR award from NIDDK is a testament to our dedication to transforming T1D testing.
  • The NIDDK's support is pivotal for Enable Biosciences in its pursuit of FDA clearance for its innovative T1D test.
  • For more information about Enable Biosciences and their cutting-edge approach to T1D testing, visit www.enablebiosciences.com or contact their media team for further details and inquiries.

PREVISE FUELS GROWTH OF ITS BARRETT'S ESOPHAGUS RISK STRATIFICATION TEST WITH A COMPETITIVE $1.8M SBIR GRANT

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Thursday, October 12, 2023
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BALTIMORE, Oct. 12, 2023 /PRNewswire/ -- Previse, maker of Esopredict, a clinically available test that analyzes methylation of biomarkers to assess the risk of esophageal cancer developing in patients with Barrett's esophagus and currently provides GI physicians with results within one week, was awarded a prestigious and highly competitive $1.8M Direct to Phase II SBIR (Small Business Innovation Research) grant by the National Institute of Diabetes and Digestive and Kidney Diseases (NIDDK) of the National Institutes of Health (NIH).

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  • Esopredict™, Previse's Flagship Product, Awarded NIH Direct to Phase II SBIR Grant to Drive Further Studies of Commercially Available Barrett's Esophagus Prognostic Test.
  • Securing the SBIR grant for this project involved Previse collaborating with investigators at Johns Hopkins University School of Medicine to submit intensive research and commercialization plans to the NIH, outlining the path Previse is taking to accelerate the adoption of the Esopredict test.
  • Esopredict is a game-changing assay rooted in highly accurate methylation-based analysis, which empowers gastroenterologists to predict the risk of progression to high-grade dysplasia or esophageal adenocarcinoma in patients with Barrett's esophagus.
  • Previse CEO Daniel Lunz said: "This substantial grant awarded by the NIH underlines the potential impact of Previse's Esopredict assay and methylation technology.

National Institute of Health to Fund Preclinical Development of Trethera Lead Drug, TRE-515, for Treatment of Crohn’s Disease

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Monday, September 25, 2023
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The award provides $400,000 to translate proof-of-principle early research findings of Trethera’s clinical stage first-in-class drug, TRE-515, as an oral therapy for Crohn’s disease.

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  • The award provides $400,000 to translate proof-of-principle early research findings of Trethera’s clinical stage first-in-class drug, TRE-515, as an oral therapy for Crohn’s disease.
  • Crohn’s disease is a chronic, relapsing, inflammatory gastrointestinal disorder that can present with diarrhea, fatigue, severe abdominal pain, and weight loss.
  • Almost 1 million Americans suffer from the disease today, with complications including intestinal fistulas, strictures, and colorectal cancer.
  • The disease is primarily driven by autoreactive CD4 T cells of the patient’s own immune system that target antigens in the gut.

National Institutes of Health To Locate Signature Research Program on the Phoenix Bioscience Core

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Friday, September 15, 2023
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PHOENIX, Sept. 15, 2023 /PRNewswire/ -- Wexford Science & Technology, LLC today announced that the National Institutes of Health has signed a lease at 850 PBC and will use the space to accommodate the Phoenix Epidemiology & Clinical Research Branch of the NIH's National Institute of Diabetes and Digestive and Kidney Diseases (NIDDK).  This innovative basic, translational, and clinical research center will occupy the entire 7th floor of 850 PBC, comprising approximately 35,000 square feet.

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  • "We are thrilled to announce the expansion of National Institutes of Health - NIDDK on the Phoenix Bioscience Core at 850 PBC," said Kyle Jardine, Market Executive at Wexford Science & Technology.
  • "NIH is a key research catalyst for our existing tenants, and reaffirms the PBC as Arizona's central hub for life science research and entrepreneurship.
  • The new lease at 850 PBC will allow all sections of NIDDK Phoenix to be co-located in the Phoenix Bioscience Core.
  • "It's an incredible win for Phoenix that more members of the NIDDK team will join our Phoenix Bioscience Core," City of Phoenix Mayor Kate Gallego said.

AVM Biotechnology Selected by the National Cancer Institute to Present at Bio Investor Forum 2023

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Monday, September 11, 2023
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With a solid pipeline behind AVM0703, AVM Biotechnology is well positioned for significant growth in 2023-2024.

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  • With a solid pipeline behind AVM0703, AVM Biotechnology is well positioned for significant growth in 2023-2024.
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    In June 2023, AVM Biotechnology was selected as a 2023-2024 National Cancer Institute (NCI) Showcase Company for their Small Business Innovation Research (SBIR) Investor Initiatives.
  • AVM Biotechnology has previously been awarded five (5) highly competitive National Institute of Health SBIR grants; three (3) of these from the National Cancer Institute.
  • AVM Biotechnology is a clinical stage company headquartered in Seattle, WA developing immunomodulatory therapies for hematological cancer, infectious and autoimmune diseases.

NDRI Receives $3.7 Million Grant from NIH to Continue the Development of NDRI’s Human Tissue and Organs for Research Resource (HTORR) Program

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Wednesday, September 6, 2023
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This new three-year award for NDRI’s Human Tissue and Organs for Research Resource (HTORR) Program parent grant extends the NIH’s ongoing funding support for HTORR to 35 consecutive years.

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  • This new three-year award for NDRI’s Human Tissue and Organs for Research Resource (HTORR) Program parent grant extends the NIH’s ongoing funding support for HTORR to 35 consecutive years.
  • The HTORR Program supports investigators across the full spectrum of research with access to normal and diseased human biospecimens.
  • “NDRI is grateful to the NIH for the support of our expanding HTORR program,” said Bill Leinweber, President and CEO of NDRI.
  • This grant renewal includes multiple enhancements such as a new Pilot Program, Pathology Service Options, and a Pathology Consultant Committee.

PLAMECA's QUICKISEN is a Natural Solution to Constipation

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Tuesday, September 5, 2023
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FORT LAUDERDALE, Fla., Sept. 5, 2023 /PRNewswire/ -- Constipation is a common concern among all Americans. The National Institute of Diabetes and Digestive and Kidney Diseases (NIDDK) explains that constipation is common among all ages and populations in the U.S. Symptoms occur in approximately 16% of the population, with the number of cases rising to 33% among those 60 years and older. Cleveland Clinic adds that constipation most often occurs due to a change in diet or routine — as well as an inadequate intake of fiber.

Key Points: 
  • The National Institute of Diabetes and Digestive and Kidney Diseases (NIDDK) explains that constipation is common among all ages and populations in the U.S.
  • Cleveland Clinic adds that constipation most often occurs due to a change in diet or routine — as well as an inadequate intake of fiber.
  • "Sometimes, the simplest solution to constipation is to consume foods with more fibrous content," explains Óscar Fernández, managing director of the health brand PLAMECA.
  • In other words, QUICKISEN won't have the intense effect of those stronger constipation tools.

AVM Biotechnology Announces that the National Cancer Institute has selected AVM Biotechnology as a Showcase Company for their 2023-2024 Small Business Innovation Research (SBIR) Investor Initiatives

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Wednesday, August 9, 2023
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AVM Biotechnology has been selected as a 2023-2024 National Cancer Institute (NCI) showcase company for the SBIR Investor Initiatives.

Key Points: 
  • AVM Biotechnology has been selected as a 2023-2024 National Cancer Institute (NCI) showcase company for the SBIR Investor Initiatives.
  • AVM Biotechnology has previously been awarded five (5) highly competitive National Institute of Health SBIR grants; three (3) of these from the NCI.
  • Dr. Deisher and the entire team at AVM Biotechnology are committed to bringing drugs to cancer patients that fight the cancer, not the patient.
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    “We are excited to have been selected, after competitive review, to be a 2023-2024 showcase company for the NCI’s SBIR Investor Initiative.