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Applied Therapeutics Announces Launch of Galactosemia Awareness and Education Initiative

NEW YORK, Dec. 09, 2020 (GLOBE NEWSWIRE) -- Applied Therapeutics, Inc. (Nasdaq: APLT), a clinical-stage biopharmaceutical company developing a pipeline of novel drug candidates against validated molecular targets in indications of high unmet medical need, today announced the launch of Galactosemia Together, the first and only industry-led Galactosemia awareness and education campaign. Developed in partnership with the Galactosemia community, this initiative aims to address gaps in education by providing updated, reliable and credible resources to help connect, educate and support those families impacted by this disease.

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Biomerica’s InFoods® Irritable Bowel Syndrome Diagnostic-Guided Therapy Clinical Trial Nears Completion of Enrollment

IRVINE, Calif., Dec. 09, 2020 (GLOBE NEWSWIRE) -- Biomerica, Inc. (Nasdaq: BMRA), a global provider of advanced medical products, today announced it is nearing completion of patient enrollment in the endpoint clinical trial for its InFoods® Irritable Bowel Syndrome (“IBS”) diagnostic-guided therapy (“DGT”). This double-blinded, randomized, controlled clinical trial is validating the Biomerica InFoods® IBS test to manage the debilitating pain and suffering of patients diagnosed with IBS. Utilizing an antibody guided blood test, the InFoods® IBS product identifies patient-specific foods that may alleviate IBS symptoms when eliminated from the diet.

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Biomerica's InFoods® Irritable Bowel Syndrome Diagnostic-Guided Therapy Clinical Trial Nears Completion of Enrollment

PDS Biotechnology Appoints Seth Van Voorhees as Chief Financial Officer

FLORHAM PARK, N.J., Dec. 09, 2020 (GLOBE NEWSWIRE) -- PDS Biotechnology Corporation (Nasdaq: PDSB), a clinical-stage immunotherapy company developing novel cancer therapies and infectious disease vaccines based on the Company’s proprietary Versamune® T-cell activating technology, today announced the appointment of Seth Van Voorhees, Ph.D. as its new Chief Financial Officer effective January 1, 2021.

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Athenex Presents Updated Phase 3 Data on Survival and Tolerability Associated with Oral Paclitaxel and Encequidar in Patients with Metastatic Breast…

BUFFALO, N.Y., Dec. 09, 2020 (GLOBE NEWSWIRE) -- Athenex, Inc., (NASDAQ: ATNX), a global biopharmaceutical company dedicated to the discovery, development, and commercialization of novel therapies for the treatment of cancer and related conditions, announced today the presentation of updated Phase 3 PFS and OS data demonstrating clinical benefits in efficacy and tolerability of oral paclitaxel versus IVP in patients with metastatic breast cancer (MBC). The findings further support the superiority of increased ORR observed with oral paclitaxel. These data were presented today during a spotlight poster presentation at the 2020 San Antonio Breast Cancer Symposium (SABCS).

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Amunix Presents Preclinical Data on AMX-818, a Protease-Activated HER2-Targeted T Cell Engager Prodrug, at SABCS 2020

– Data demonstrate potential of Amunix’s XPAT (XTENylated Protease-Activated T cell engager) platform to mitigate on-target, off-tumor toxicity that has hindered success of T cell engagers in treating solid tumors –

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Amunix Presents Preclinical Data on AMX-818, a Protease-Activated HER2-Targeted T Cell Engager Prodrug, at SABCS 2020

Sorrento Receives US FDA Clearance to Proceed With Phase 1 Clinical Trials for STI-2020 (COVI-AMG) in Healthy Volunteers and in Newly Diagnosed…

SAN DIEGO, Dec. 09, 2020 (GLOBE NEWSWIRE) -- Sorrento Therapeutics, Inc. (Nasdaq: SRNE, “Sorrento”) announced today FDA acceptance of its Investigational New Drug (IND) application for its Phase 1 clinical trials for intravenous (IV) STI-2020 (COVI-AMG). The trials will evaluate the safety, pharmacokinetics and efficacy of a single injection of STI-2020 in healthy volunteers and outpatient COVID-19 patients with mild symptoms.

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Y-mAbs Announces Update on DANYELZA® (naxitamab-gqgk) at ESMO

NEW YORK, Dec. 09, 2020 (GLOBE NEWSWIRE) -- Y-mAbs Therapeutics, Inc. (the “Company” or “Y-mAbs”) (Nasdaq: YMAB) a commercial-stage biopharmaceutical company focused on the development and commercialization of novel, antibody-based therapeutic products for the treatment of cancer, today announced that a clinical update on DANYELZA® (naxitamab-gqgk) for the treatment of Refractory/Relapsed High-Risk Neuroblastoma was given at the ESMO Immuno-Oncology Virtual Congress 2020, which is being held December 9 through December 12, 2020. The DANYELZA data was presented by Dr. Jaume Mora from SJD Barcelona Children's Hospital, Spain and Dr. Daniel A. Morgenstern from The Hospital for Sick Children, Toronto, Canada.

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Y-mAbs Announces Update on DANYELZA® (naxitamab-gqgk) at ESMO