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UCB Acquires Engage Therapeutics: Staccato® Alprazolam – A potential Solution for Acute On-demand Seizure Management for People Living With Epilepsy
June 5, 2020
- Staccato® Alprazolam could be a potential solution for 20-30% of epilepsy patients - Initial upfront payment of US$ 125 million and further potential milestone payments of up to US$ 145... Learn More
Forbius Reported Safety and Initial Anti-Fibrotic Effects of First-in-Class, Selective TGF-beta Inhibitor, AVID200, in Phase 1b Systemic Sclerosis Trial at EULAR 2020
June 5, 2020
Initial results demonstrate anti-fibrotic effects of AVID200 as indicated by rapid and sustained declines in skin fibrosis.AVID200 was well-tolerated, and no dose-limiting toxicities, SAEs or... Learn More
Double Bottom Line Challenge Update: Lumira Ventures gives to five additional initiatives in our communities to support those in need during the COVID-19 crisis.
May 29, 2020
Over the past several weeks, we have seen a number of provinces and states relax restrictions and open up further. Combined with the start of summer, this has caused many to ease on social... Learn More
IMV Announces Proposed $22.3 Million Private Placement
May 1, 2020
DARTMOUTH, Nova Scotia--(BUSINESS WIRE)-- IMV Inc. (Nasdaq: IMV; TSX: IMV), a clinical-stage biopharmaceutical company, today announced its intention to complete a private placement (the “Private... Learn More
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