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NEWS -- Theriva™ Biologics Announces Fast Track Designation Granted by the U.S. FDA for VCN-01 for the Treatment of Metastatic Pancreatic Cancer
ROCKVILLE, Md., May 23, 2024 (GLOBE NEWSWIRE) -- Theriva™ Biologics (NYSE American: TOVX), a diversified clinical-stage company developing therapeutics designed to treat cancer and related diseases in areas of high unmet need, today announced that the U.S. Food and Drug Administration (FDA) has granted Fast Track Designation (FTD) to lead clinical candidate VCN-01 in combination with gemcitabine and nab-paclitaxel to improve progression-free survival and overall survival in patients with metastatic pancreatic adenocarcinoma. In VIRAGE, the ongoing multinational Phase 2b clinical study, intravenous VCN-01 is being evaluated in combination with standard-of-care (SoC) chemotherapy (gemcitabine/nab-paclitaxel) as a first line therapy for patients with pancreatic ductal adenocarcinoma (PDAC). Previously, the FDA granted orphan drug designation to VCN-01 for treatment of PDAC.
“The FDA’s decision to grant FTD to VCN-01 highlights the urgent need for new treatment options for PDAC, which accounts for the 4th highest cause of cancer-associated deaths in the US and Europe,” said Steven A. Shallcross, Chief Executive Officer of Theriva Biologics. “VIRAGE, our Phase 2b trial evaluating VCN-01 in metastatic PDAC continues to progress, with enrollment expected to complete in the third quarter of 2024. FTD is an important step that furthers our ability to expedite the review of, and build upon the compelling clinical data that underscores VCN-01’s multiple modes of action and therapeutic potential in combination with chemotherapy or immunotherapy. We will continue to deliver on our mission to advance new therapeutic options for these patients.”
FTD is designed to help treatments reach patients faster by facilitating the development and expediting the review of therapies with potential to treat serious conditions and fill an unmet medical need. Benefits of FTD to programs include early and frequent interactions with the FDA during the clinical development process and, if relevant criteria are met, the FDA may also review portions of a marketing application before the sponsor submits the complete application.
About Pancreatic Ductal Adenocarcinoma
Cancer of the pancreas consists of two main histological types: cancer that arises from the ductal (exocrine) cells of the pancreas or, much less often, cancers may arise from the endocrine compartment of the pancreas. Pancreatic ductal adenocarcinoma (“PDAC”) accounts for more than 90% of all pancreatic tumors. It can be located either in the head of the pancreas or in the bodytail. Pancreatic cancer usually metastasizes to the liver and peritoneum. Other less common metastatic sites are the lungs, brain, kidney and bone. In its early stages, pancreatic cancer does not typically result in any characteristic symptoms. In many instances, progressive abdominal pain is the first symptom. Therefore, in most cases, pancreatic cancer is diagnosed in its late stages (locally advanced non-metastatic or metastatic stage of the disease) when surgical resection and possibly curative treatment is not possible. It is generally assumed that only 10% of cases are resectable at presentation, whereas 30-40% of patients are diagnosed at local advanced/unresectable stage and 50-60% present with distant metastases.
About VCN-01
VCN-01 is a systemically administered oncolytic adenovirus designed to selectively and aggressively replicate within tumor cells and degrade the tumor stroma that serves as a significant physical and immunosuppressive barrier to cancer treatment. This unique mode-of-action enables VCN-01 to exert multiple antitumor effects by (i) selectively infecting and lysing tumor cells; (ii) enhancing the access and perfusion of co-administered chemotherapy products; and (iii) increasing tumor immunogenicity and exposing the tumor to the patient’s immune system and co-administered immunotherapy products. Systemic administration enables VCN-01 to exert its actions on both the primary tumor and metastases. VCN-01 has been administered to over 80 patients in Phase 1 and investigator-sponsored clinical trials of different cancers, including PDAC (in combination with chemotherapy), head and neck squamous cell carcinoma (with an immune checkpoint inhibitor), ovarian cancer (with CAR-T cell therapy), colorectal cancer, and retinoblastoma (by intravitreal injection). More information on these clinical trials is available at Clinicaltrials.gov.
About Theriva™ Biologics, Inc.
Theriva™ Biologics (NYSE American: TOVX), is a diversified clinical-stage company developing therapeutics designed to treat cancer and related diseases in areas of high unmet need. The Company is advancing a new oncolytic adenovirus platform designed for intravenous (IV), intravitreal and antitumoral delivery to trigger tumor cell death, improve access of co-administered cancer therapies to the tumor, and promote a robust and sustained anti-tumor response by the patient’s immune system. The Company’s lead candidates are: (1) VCN-01, an oncolytic adenovirus designed to replicate selectively and aggressively within tumor cells, and to degrade the tumor stroma barrier that serves as a significant physical and immunosuppressive barrier to cancer treatment; (2) SYN-004 (ribaxamase) which is designed to degrade certain commonly used IV beta-lactam antibiotics within the gastrointestinal (GI) tract to prevent microbiome damage, thereby limiting overgrowth of pathogenic organisms such as VRE (vancomycin resistant Enterococci) and reducing the incidence and severity of acute graft-versus-host-disease (aGVHD) in allogeneic hematopoietic cell transplant (HCT) recipients; and (3) SYN-020, a recombinant oral formulation of the enzyme intestinal alkaline phosphatase (IAP) produced under cGMP conditions and intended to treat both local GI and systemic diseases. For more information, please visit Theriva Biologics’ website at https://www.therivabio.com.
Forward-Looking Statement
This release contains forward-looking statements within the meaning of the Private Securities Litigation Reform Act of 1995. In some cases forward-looking statements can be identified by terminology such as “may,” “should,” “potential,” “continue,” “expects,” “anticipates,” “intends,” “plans,” “believes,” “estimates,” and similar expressions, and include statements regarding VIRAGE continuing to progress, enrollment in VIRAGE expected to complete in the third quarter of 2024; FTD furthering the Company’s ability to expedite the review of, and build upon the compelling clinical data that underscores VCN-01’s multiple modes of action and therapeutic potential in combination with chemotherapy or immunotherapy; and continuing to deliver on our mission to advance new therapeutic options for these patients. Important factors that could cause actual results to differ materially from current expectations include, among others, the Company’s ability to derive benefits from FTD; the Company’s and VCN’s ability to reach clinical milestones when anticipated, including the ability to continue to enroll patients as planned and the completion of enrollment in Virage in the third quarter of 2024, generating clinical data that establishes VCN-01 may lead to improved clinical outcomes for patients with PDAC and other solid cancers; the Company’s and VCN’s product candidates demonstrating safety and effectiveness, as well as results that are consistent with prior results; the ability to complete clinical trials on time and achieve the desired results and benefits; the ability to obtain regulatory approval for commercialization of product candidates or to comply with ongoing regulatory requirements, regulatory limitations relating to the Company’s and VCN’s ability to promote or commercialize their product candidates for the specific indications, acceptance of product candidates in the marketplace and the successful development, marketing or sale of the Company’s and VCN’s products, developments by competitors that render such products obsolete or non-competitive, the Company’s and VCN’s ability to maintain license agreements, the continued maintenance and growth of the Company’s and VCN’s patent estate, the ability to continue to remain well financed, and other factors described in the Company’s Annual Report on Form 10-K for the year ended December 31, 2023 and its other filings with the SEC, including subsequent periodic reports on Forms 10-Q and current reports on Form 8-K. The information in this release is provided only as of the date of this release, and Theriva Biologics undertakes no obligation to update any forward-looking statements contained in this release on account of new information, future events, or otherwise, except as required by law.
For further information, please contact:
Investor Relations:
Chris Calabrese
LifeSci Advisors, LLC
mailto://ccalabrese@lifesciadvisors.com
917-680-5608
Source: Theriva Biologics, Inc.
NEWS -- Tokens.com to Rebrand as Realbotix
TORONTO, May 22, 2024--(BUSINESS WIRE)--Tokens.com Corp. (TSX-V: COIN | Frankfurt Stock Exchange: 76M | OTC: XBOTF) ("Tokens.com" or the "Company"), a leader in building realistic humanoid robots and companionship-based AI, has registered "Realbotix" as its business name and will propose a legal name change to Realbotix Corp. at its next annual general meeting ("AGM"), currently scheduled to be held on July 9, 2024.
In discussions with major shareholders comprising over 40% of the issued and outstanding shares, the management and board believe there to be widespread support for the rebrand and name change. Final approvals in connection with the name change will be sought at the AGM and in accordance with TSX Venture Exchange’s regulations.
In addition, the Company will change its Canadian ticker symbol on the TSX Venture Exchange to XBOT, effective May 24, 2024, pre-market open. The US ticker symbol on the OTCQB was changed to XBOTF on May 17, 2024. The Company's Frankfurt ticker symbol will remain 76M.
The name change to Realbotix was determined by management to more adequately reflect the Company's principal business operations and consolidate the brand under one banner. The Company will continue to manage its cryptocurrency inventory and expects to sell a portion or all of its cryptocurrency over time depending on the capital needs of the business and the market prices.
In preparation for such changes, the Company will be changing its corporate website to www.Realbotix.Ai. Further announcements regarding a new website launch are forthcoming. The Company will also use the www.Realbotix.com domain as its main customer site for the procurement and ordering of humanoid robots and integrated AI based services. Visitors to Tokens.com will be redirected to the new website once completed. In the meantime, regulatory filings will continue to be filed under Tokens.com Corp. on https://www.sedar.com until a final approval is tabled for a vote at the Company's AGM.
"Tokens.com has evolved through the years. Tokens.com reflects our roots in crypto, but now no longer adequately conveys our principal business operation," said Andrew Kiguel, CEO of Tokens.com. "With recent changes, our new name clearly identifies that we are in the business of creating relationship-based AI and realistic humanoid robots. Subject to approval by the shareholders at the AGM, the name change will also pave the way for the sale of the Tokens.com domain name, which we believe is one of the premier domain names in all of crypto. We are excited to continue to forge ahead in this new pathway and with a new identity which better reflects the Company’s recent evolution."
About Tokens.com
Tokens.com is a technology company focused on building ultra-realistic humanoid robotics and companionship-based AI. Tokens.com owns 100% of Simulacra Corp., 15.3% of StoryFire Inc., an inventory of cryptocurrencies and several crypto related domain names.
Visit https://Tokens.com to learn more.
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Forward-Looking Statements
This news release includes certain forward-looking statements as well as management’s objectives, strategies, beliefs and intentions. Forward looking statements are frequently identified by such words as "may", "will", "plan", "expect", "anticipate", "estimate", "intend" and similar words referring to future events and results. Forward-looking statements are based on the current opinions and expectations of management. All forward-looking information is inherently uncertain and subject to a variety of assumptions, risks and uncertainties, including the speculative nature of cryptocurrencies, as described in more detail in our securities filings available at www.sedarplus.ca. Actual events or results may differ materially from those projected in the forward-looking statements and we caution against placing undue reliance thereon. We assume no obligation to revise or update these forward-looking statements except as required by applicable law.
Neither TSX Venture Exchange nor its Regulation Services Provider (as that term is defined in policies of the TSX Venture Exchange) accepts responsibility for the adequacy or accuracy of this release.
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Contacts
Tokens.com Corp.
Andrew Kiguel, CEO
Email: mailto://contact@tokens.com
Jennifer Karkula, Head of Communications
Email: mailto://contact@tokens.com
Telephone: 647-578-7490
NEWS -- Tokens.com to Rebrand as Realbotix
TORONTO, May 22, 2024--(BUSINESS WIRE)--Tokens.com Corp. (TSX-V: COIN | Frankfurt Stock Exchange: 76M | OTC: XBOTF) ("Tokens.com" or the "Company"), a leader in building realistic humanoid robots and companionship-based AI, has registered "Realbotix" as its business name and will propose a legal name change to Realbotix Corp. at its next annual general meeting ("AGM"), currently scheduled to be held on July 9, 2024.
In discussions with major shareholders comprising over 40% of the issued and outstanding shares, the management and board believe there to be widespread support for the rebrand and name change. Final approvals in connection with the name change will be sought at the AGM and in accordance with TSX Venture Exchange’s regulations.
In addition, the Company will change its Canadian ticker symbol on the TSX Venture Exchange to XBOT, effective May 24, 2024, pre-market open. The US ticker symbol on the OTCQB was changed to XBOTF on May 17, 2024. The Company's Frankfurt ticker symbol will remain 76M.
The name change to Realbotix was determined by management to more adequately reflect the Company's principal business operations and consolidate the brand under one banner. The Company will continue to manage its cryptocurrency inventory and expects to sell a portion or all of its cryptocurrency over time depending on the capital needs of the business and the market prices.
In preparation for such changes, the Company will be changing its corporate website to www.Realbotix.Ai. Further announcements regarding a new website launch are forthcoming. The Company will also use the www.Realbotix.com domain as its main customer site for the procurement and ordering of humanoid robots and integrated AI based services. Visitors to Tokens.com will be redirected to the new website once completed. In the meantime, regulatory filings will continue to be filed under Tokens.com Corp. on https://www.sedar.com until a final approval is tabled for a vote at the Company's AGM.
"Tokens.com has evolved through the years. Tokens.com reflects our roots in crypto, but now no longer adequately conveys our principal business operation," said Andrew Kiguel, CEO of Tokens.com. "With recent changes, our new name clearly identifies that we are in the business of creating relationship-based AI and realistic humanoid robots. Subject to approval by the shareholders at the AGM, the name change will also pave the way for the sale of the Tokens.com domain name, which we believe is one of the premier domain names in all of crypto. We are excited to continue to forge ahead in this new pathway and with a new identity which better reflects the Company’s recent evolution."
About Tokens.com
Tokens.com is a technology company focused on building ultra-realistic humanoid robotics and companionship-based AI. Tokens.com owns 100% of Simulacra Corp., 15.3% of StoryFire Inc., an inventory of cryptocurrencies and several crypto related domain names.
Visit https://Tokens.com to learn more.
Keep up-to-date on Tokens.com developments and join our online communities on Twitter, LinkedIn, and YouTube.
Forward-Looking Statements
This news release includes certain forward-looking statements as well as management’s objectives, strategies, beliefs and intentions. Forward looking statements are frequently identified by such words as "may", "will", "plan", "expect", "anticipate", "estimate", "intend" and similar words referring to future events and results. Forward-looking statements are based on the current opinions and expectations of management. All forward-looking information is inherently uncertain and subject to a variety of assumptions, risks and uncertainties, including the speculative nature of cryptocurrencies, as described in more detail in our securities filings available at www.sedarplus.ca. Actual events or results may differ materially from those projected in the forward-looking statements and we caution against placing undue reliance thereon. We assume no obligation to revise or update these forward-looking statements except as required by applicable law.
Neither TSX Venture Exchange nor its Regulation Services Provider (as that term is defined in policies of the TSX Venture Exchange) accepts responsibility for the adequacy or accuracy of this release.
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Contacts
Tokens.com Corp.
Andrew Kiguel, CEO
Email: mailto://contact@tokens.com
Jennifer Karkula, Head of Communications
Email: mailto://contact@tokens.com
Telephone: 647-578-7490
NEWS -- Provectus Biopharmaceuticals Announces Poster Presentation of Rose Bengal Sodium for Treatment of Full-Thickness Cutaneous Wounds at SID 2024 Annual Meeting
NEWS -- Crown Fiber Optics Announces New Long-Haul Dark Fiber Construction From Las Cruces, New Mexico to El Paso, Texas
LOS ANGELES, CA / ACCESSWIRE / May 21, 2024 / Crown Electrokinetics Corp. (NASDAQ:CRKN) ("Crown" or the "Company"), a leading smart glass technology company and an expert in constructing fiber optic networks, today announced that it has secured a new long haul dark fiber construction project spanning approximately 250 miles from Las Cruces, New Mexico to El Paso, Texas.
Corey Boaz, President of Construction for Crown Fiber Optics stated. "We are pleased to announce today's new project with Sequoia Associates. This project represents an approximate $12M gross revenue opportunity and marks our first project as a turnkey general contractor. This contract was generated through existing relationships, affirming the trust and confidence that large organizations have in the Crown team."
The project is expected to commence mid-June and includes the construction and rehab of existing duct bank that runs from Las Cruces to El Paso. Crown will perform the survey, construction, fiber placement, and splicing.
Doug Croxall, CEO and Chairman stated, "We remain pleased at the pace with which we continue to secure opportunities which we expect to deliver near term revenue and positive cashflows. Importantly, the contract is based on time and materials, which helps mitigate risk and control margins." This contract, in combination with others, continues to reinforce our confidence in both our team and the scalability of our operations.
About Crown Electrokinetics
Crown is comprised of two divisions, Fiber Optics and Electrokinetics Film. The Electrokinetics Film division is a smart glass technology and the creator of our Smart Window Insert based on its patented electrokinetic film. Crown's Fiber Optics division is a builder of underground fiber optic networks as well as other utility infrastructure projects.
Safe Harbor Statement:
Statements in this news release may be "forward-looking statements". Forward-looking statements include, but are not limited to, statements that express our intentions, beliefs, expectations, strategies, predictions, or any other statements relating to our future activities or other future events or conditions. These statements are based on current expectations, estimates and projections about our business based, in part, on assumptions made by management. These statements are not guarantees of future performance and involve risks, uncertainties and assumptions that are difficult to predict. Therefore, actual outcomes and results may, and are likely to, differ materially from what is expressed or forecasted in forward-looking statements due to numerous factors. Any forward-looking statements speak only as of the date of this news release and Crown Electrokinetic Corporation undertakes no obligation to update any forward-looking statement to reflect events or circumstances after the date of this news release.
This press release does not constitute a public offer of any securities for sale. Any securities offered privately will not be or have not been registered under the Act and may not be offered or sold in the United States absent registration or an applicable exemption from registration requirements.
Crown Electrokinetics Contact:
IR Email: mailto://info@crownek.com
SOURCE: Crown Electrokinetics
NEWS -- Lineage Announces Updates to 2nd Annual Spinal Cord Injury Investor Symposium
CARLSBAD, Calif., May 21, 2024--(BUSINESS WIRE)--Lineage Cell Therapeutics, Inc. (NYSE American and TASE: LCTX), a clinical-stage biotechnology company developing allogeneic cell therapies for unmet medical needs, today announced updates to its 2nd Annual Spinal Cord Injury Investor Symposium ("2nd SCIIS"). The 2nd SCIIS aims to accelerate development in SCI research and treatments by bringing together companies working in the development of treatments for SCI, with regulators, key opinion leaders, persons with lived experience, patient and community advocacy organizations, and the investment community, in order to discuss perspectives on current and future treatment alternatives, impact and support SCI disease awareness and clinical trial participation through the implementation of patient appropriate clinical endpoints, and broaden awareness of and investment of capital into SCI.
"Through our initiatives to raise awareness and increase collaboration in the field of spinal cord injury, we have encountered an enthusiastic response to this conference from a diverse and innovative group of companies and other stakeholders. While each of us has a preferred approach to how we can best support individuals living with SCI, common hurdles remain and this conference aims to provide a forum for collaborative problem-solving, as well serving as a one-stop educational opportunity for investors interested in this space," stated Brian M. Culley, Lineage CEO. "We are excited to add a BCI-focused clinical session this year with the inclusion of Neuralink and several additional corporate presenters. We invite investors and others to register to join us in person in San Diego on June 26 and 27 for this unique coming together of a forward-thinking group of leaders in SCI product development."
Current confirmed speakers and moderating healthcare analysts (subject to change):
NEWS -- Tokens.com to Change TSX-V Ticker Symbol to XBOT
TORONTO, May 21, 2024--(BUSINESS WIRE)--Tokens.com Corp. (TSX-V: COIN) (Frankfurt Stock Exchange: 76M) (OTCQB US: XBOTF) ("Tokens.com" or the "Company"), a technology company focused on building AI-integrated humanoid robots, will be changing its TSX Venture Exchange ticker symbol to XBOT, effective pre-market open on May 24, 2024.
The Company had previously announced a change to its OTCQB ticker to XBOTF, which became effective May 17, 2024. The Company's Frankfurt Exchange ticker symbol will remain unchanged as 76M.
"We are pleased to be changing our TSX-V ticker to XBOT to match our new OTC ticker, XBOTF. These tickers, along with our upcoming rebrand, will more accurately reflect our main business operations," said Andrew Kiguel, CEO of Tokens.com.
In addition, the Company has registered "Realbotix" as its business name and will propose a legal name change to Realbotix Corp. at its next annual general meeting ("AGM"), currently scheduled for July 9, 2024. In discussions with major shareholders comprising over 40% of the issued and outstanding shares, management and the board believe there is widespread support for the name change. Final approvals in connection with the name change will be sought at the AGM and in accordance with TSX Venture Exchange regulations.
The ticker symbol changes and the corporate name change to Realbotix were determined by management to more adequately reflect the Company's principal business operations and consolidate the brand under one banner.
About Tokens.com
Tokens.com is a technology company focused on building ultra-realistic humanoid robotics and companionship based AI. Tokens.com owns 100% of Simulacra Corp., 15.3% of StoryFire Inc., an inventory of cryptocurrencies and several crypto related domain names.
Visit https://Tokens.com to learn more.
Keep up-to-date on Tokens.com developments and join our online communities on Twitter, LinkedIn, and YouTube.
Forward-Looking Statements
This news release includes certain forward-looking statements as well as management’s objectives, strategies, beliefs and intentions. Forward looking statements are frequently identified by such words as "may", "will", "plan", "expect", "anticipate", "estimate", "intend" and similar words referring to future events and results. Forward-looking statements are based on the current opinions and expectations of management. All forward-looking information is inherently uncertain and subject to a variety of assumptions, risks and uncertainties, including the speculative nature of cryptocurrencies, as described in more detail in our securities filings available at www.sedarplus.ca. Actual events or results may differ materially from those projected in the forward-looking statements and we caution against placing undue reliance thereon. We assume no obligation to revise or update these forward-looking statements except as required by applicable law.
Neither TSX Venture Exchange nor its Regulation Services Provider (as that term is defined in policies of the TSX Venture Exchange) accepts responsibility for the adequacy or accuracy of this release.
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Contacts
Tokens.com Corp.
Andrew Kiguel, CEO
Email: mailto://contact@tokens.com
Jennifer Karkula, Head of Communications
Email: mailto://contact@tokens.com
Telephone: 647-578-7490
NEWS -- Tokens.com to Change TSX-V Ticker Symbol to XBOT
TORONTO, May 21, 2024--(BUSINESS WIRE)--Tokens.com Corp. (TSX-V: COIN) (Frankfurt Stock Exchange: 76M) (OTCQB US: XBOTF) ("Tokens.com" or the "Company"), a technology company focused on building AI-integrated humanoid robots, will be changing its TSX Venture Exchange ticker symbol to XBOT, effective pre-market open on May 24, 2024.
The Company had previously announced a change to its OTCQB ticker to XBOTF, which became effective May 17, 2024. The Company's Frankfurt Exchange ticker symbol will remain unchanged as 76M.
"We are pleased to be changing our TSX-V ticker to XBOT to match our new OTC ticker, XBOTF. These tickers, along with our upcoming rebrand, will more accurately reflect our main business operations," said Andrew Kiguel, CEO of Tokens.com.
In addition, the Company has registered "Realbotix" as its business name and will propose a legal name change to Realbotix Corp. at its next annual general meeting ("AGM"), currently scheduled for July 9, 2024. In discussions with major shareholders comprising over 40% of the issued and outstanding shares, management and the board believe there is widespread support for the name change. Final approvals in connection with the name change will be sought at the AGM and in accordance with TSX Venture Exchange regulations.
The ticker symbol changes and the corporate name change to Realbotix were determined by management to more adequately reflect the Company's principal business operations and consolidate the brand under one banner.
About Tokens.com
Tokens.com is a technology company focused on building ultra-realistic humanoid robotics and companionship based AI. Tokens.com owns 100% of Simulacra Corp., 15.3% of StoryFire Inc., an inventory of cryptocurrencies and several crypto related domain names.
Visit https://Tokens.com to learn more.
Keep up-to-date on Tokens.com developments and join our online communities on Twitter, LinkedIn, and YouTube.
Forward-Looking Statements
This news release includes certain forward-looking statements as well as management’s objectives, strategies, beliefs and intentions. Forward looking statements are frequently identified by such words as "may", "will", "plan", "expect", "anticipate", "estimate", "intend" and similar words referring to future events and results. Forward-looking statements are based on the current opinions and expectations of management. All forward-looking information is inherently uncertain and subject to a variety of assumptions, risks and uncertainties, including the speculative nature of cryptocurrencies, as described in more detail in our securities filings available at www.sedarplus.ca. Actual events or results may differ materially from those projected in the forward-looking statements and we caution against placing undue reliance thereon. We assume no obligation to revise or update these forward-looking statements except as required by applicable law.
Neither TSX Venture Exchange nor its Regulation Services Provider (as that term is defined in policies of the TSX Venture Exchange) accepts responsibility for the adequacy or accuracy of this release.
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Contacts
Tokens.com Corp.
Andrew Kiguel, CEO
Email: mailto://contact@tokens.com
Jennifer Karkula, Head of Communications
Email: mailto://contact@tokens.com
Telephone: 647-578-7490
NEWS -- Plus Therapeutics Announces New Employment Inducement Grants
Plus Therapeutics, Inc. (Nasdaq: PSTV) (the “Company”), a clinical-stage pharmaceutical company developing targeted radiotherapeutics with advanced platform technologies for central nervous system (CNS) cancers, today announced that on May 8, 2024, it granted option awards to Charles Huang, the Company’s new Director of Capital Markets and Investor Relations. The Company agreed to grant these equity awards to Mr. Huang to induce him to commence employment with the Company.
The approved option awards are options to purchase up to 5,000 shares of the common stock of the Company. The options are scheduled to vest over four years, with one-fourth of the options vesting on the first anniversary of the grant date with the remaining options vesting thereafter in equal monthly installments. The vesting of the options is also subject to certain requirements, including Mr. Huang’s continued service as an employee of the Company through the applicable vesting dates. The exercise price of the options is equal to the closing price of the Company’s common stock on May 8, 2024, the grant date.
The Company believes that these equity grants create a strong alignment of interests between Mr. Huang and Company shareholders. The equity awards were granted outside of the Company’s 2020 Incentive Plan but generally have terms and conditions consistent with those set forth in that plan. The Company has filed a Form S-8 covering these equity awards.
About Plus Therapeutics
Plus Therapeutics, Inc. is a clinical-stage pharmaceutical company developing targeted radiotherapeutics for difficult-to-treat cancers of the central nervous system with the potential to enhance clinical outcomes for patients. Combining image-guided local beta radiation and targeted drug delivery approaches, the Company is advancing a pipeline of product candidates with lead programs in recurrent glioblastoma (GBM) and leptomeningeal metastases (LM). The Company has built a supply chain through strategic partnerships that enable the development, manufacturing, and future potential commercialization of its products. Plus Therapeutics is led by an experienced and dedicated leadership team and has operations in key cancer clinical development hubs including Austin and San Antonio, Texas. For more information, visit https://plustherapeutics.com/.
Investor Contact
Charles Huang
Director, Capital Markets and Investor Relations
(202) 209 5751
mailto://chuang@plustherapeutics.com
NEWS -- Scorpius Holdings Announces Major Expansion in San Antonio with New State-of-the-Art Storage and Testing Facility
DURHAM, N.C., May 20, 2024 (GLOBE NEWSWIRE) -- Scorpius Holdings, Inc (NYSE American: SCPX), an integrated contract development and manufacturing organization (CDMO), today announced a significant expansion of its operational footprint in San Antonio, Texas, with the opening of its new, state-of-the-art storage and testing facility.
This expansion increases Scorpius' warehouse facilities more than sevenfold, from ~3,000 square feet to ~22,000 square feet. The upgrade is in response to the growing demand for Scorpius' biomanufacturing services and the need to accommodate its expanding client base.
The new facility is designed to meet or exceed industry standards with appropriate storage, continuity, and security controls for biopharmaceutical materials. It will feature specialized storage areas with temperatures maintained between -20°C and -80°C for raw materials, alongside spaces designated for contained sampling and quality control testing. Additionally, it will accommodate bulk drug substance storage, ensuring clients' products are stored under optimal conditions throughout the development and production cycles.
Notably, the facility will include a robust stability program. This program will bolster Scorpius' service offerings by providing in-house stability storage capabilities to foster a smooth transition into onsite testing. Not only does this add a new dimension to the Company's capabilities, but it also introduces an additional revenue stream, further solidifying Scorpius' position in the market.
Jeff Wolf, CEO of Scorpius Holdings, commented, "These new capabilities enable us to offer our clients continuity through their supply chain and meet their needs from process development through drug substance release. This strategic expansion reflects our commitment to excellence and our dedication to supporting our clients’ overall needs."
Scorpius Holdings, Inc.
Scorpius Holdings, Inc. is an integrated contract development and manufacturing organization (CDMO) focused on rapidly advancing biologic and cell therapy programs to the clinic and beyond. Scorpius offers a broad array of analytical testing, process development, and manufacturing services to pharmaceutical and biotech companies at its state-of-the-art facilities in San Antonio, TX. With an experienced team and new, purpose-built U.S. facilities, Scorpius is dedicated to transparent collaboration and flexible, high-quality biologics biomanufacturing. For more information, please visit https://www.scorpiusbiologics.com.
Forward-Looking Statement
This release contains forward-looking statements within the meaning of the Private Securities Litigation Reform Act of 1995. In some cases, forward-looking statements can be identified by terminology such as "may," "should," "potential," "continue," "expects," "anticipates," "intends," "plans," "believes," "estimates," and similar expressions, and include statements such as the new facility featuring specialized storage areas with temperatures maintained between -20°C and -80°C for raw materials, alongside spaces designated for contained sampling and quality control testing; the new facility accommodating bulk drug substance storage, ensuring clients' products are stored under optimal conditions throughout the development and production cycles; the facility including, a robust stability program; the program bolstering the Company’s service offerings by providing in-house stability storage capabilities to foster a smooth transition into onsite testing; the storage capabilities generating an additional revenue stream, and further solidifying the Company’s position in the market; and the new capabilities enabling the Company to offer clients continuity through their supply chain and meet their needs from process development through drug substance release. . Important factors that could cause actual results to differ materially from current expectations include, among others, the ability of the new facility to be constructed with the specialized storage areas and accommodate bulk drug substance storage; the ability to derive revenue from the new storage facility and solidify the Company’s position in the market; the ability of the Company to offer clients continuity in their supply chain;; the Company’s financing needs, its cash balance being sufficient to sustain operations and its ability to raise capital when needed, the Company’s ability to leverage fixed costs and achieve long-term profitability; the Company’s ability to obtain regulatory approvals or to comply with ongoing regulatory requirements, regulatory limitations relating to the Company’s ability to successfully promote its services and compete as a pure- play CDMO, and other factors described in the Company’s annual report on Form 10-K for the year ended December 31, 2023, and any other filings the Company makes with the SEC. The information in this presentation is provided only as of the date presented, and the Company undertakes no obligation to update any forward-looking statements contained in this presentation on account of new information, future events, or otherwise, except as required by law.
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NEWS -- Manitoba On-Farm Installation and Closing of Private Placement First Tranche
WATERLOO, Ontario, May 17, 2024 (GLOBE NEWSWIRE) -- FuelPositive Corporation, a leading Green Ammonia Company (TSX.V: NHHH) (OTCQB: NHHHF) (the “Company” or “FuelPositive”) provides an update on the Company’s Private Placement and First On-Farm system readiness.
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NEWS -- Scorpius Holdings, Inc. Announces Closing of Public Offering
DURHAM, N.C., May 16, 2024 (GLOBE NEWSWIRE) -- Scorpius Holdings, Inc. (NYSE American: SCPX), (“Scorpius” or the “Company”), an integrated contract development and manufacturing organization (CDMO), today announced the closing of its underwritten public offering of 60,000,000 common units and/or pre-funded units in lieu thereof. Each common (or pre-funded) unit was offered at a public offering price of $0.10 per unit (inclusive of the pre-funded warrant exercise price) and consists of one share of common stock (or pre-funded warrant to purchase one share of common stock in lieu thereof) and a common warrant, for gross proceeds of $6,000,000, before deducting underwriting discounts and offering expenses. The warrants have an exercise price of $0.12 per share and are immediately exercisable upon issuance for a period of five years following the date of issuance. In addition, the Company has granted the underwriters a 45-day option to purchase up to an additional 9,000,000 shares of common stock (and/or pre-funded warrants) and/or up to an additional 9,000,000 common warrants solely to cover over-allotments, if any.
The Company intends to use the net proceeds of the offering to fund working capital, general corporate purposes, and the repayment of a $750,000 non-convertible promissory note, plus accrued and unpaid interest.
ThinkEquity acted as sole book-running manager for the offering.
A registration statement on Form S-1 (File No. 333-279092) relating to the shares of common stock, pre-funded warrants, common warrants, and the shares of common stock underlying such warrants was filed with the Securities and Exchange Commission (“SEC”) and became effective on May 13, 2024. This offering is being made only by means of a prospectus. Copies of the final prospectus may be obtained from ThinkEquity, 17 State Street, 41st Floor, New York, New York 10004.
This press release shall not constitute an offer to sell or a solicitation of an offer to buy, nor shall there be any sale of these securities in any state or jurisdiction in which such an offer, solicitation or sale would be unlawful prior to registration or qualification under the securities laws of any such state or jurisdiction.
About Scorpius Holdings, Inc.
Scorpius Holdings Inc. is an integrated large molecule contract development and manufacturing organization (CDMO) focused on rapidly advancing biologic and cell therapy programs to the clinic and beyond. Scorpius offers a broad array of analytical testing, process development, and manufacturing services to pharmaceutical and biotech companies at its state-of-the-art facilities in San Antonio, TX. With an experienced team and new, purpose-built U.S. facilities, Scorpius is dedicated to transparent collaboration and flexible, high-quality biologics biomanufacturing. For more information, please visit https://www.scorpiusbiologics.com.
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This release contains forward-looking statements within the meaning of the Private Securities Litigation Reform Act of 1995. In some cases forward-looking statements can be identified by terminology such as "may," "should," "potential," "continue," "expects," "anticipates," "intends," "plans," "believes," "estimates," and similar expressions and include statements regarding the intended use of proceeds. Important factors that could cause actual results to differ materially from current expectations include, among others, the factors described in the Company’s annual report on Form 10-K for the year ended December 31, 2023 and any other filings the Company makes with the SEC. The information in this presentation is provided only as of the date presented, and the Company undertakes no obligation to update any forward-looking statements contained in this press release on account of new information, future events, or otherwise, except as required by law.
For Investor Relations Inquiries:
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NEWS -- Tokens.com to Change OTC Ticker Symbol to XBOTF
TORONTO, May 16, 2024--(BUSINESS WIRE)--Tokens.com Corp. (TSX-V: COIN)(Frankfurt Stock Exchange: 76M) (OTCQB: XBOTF) ("Tokens.com" or the "Company"), a technology company focused on building AI-integrated humanoid robots, will be changing its US ticker symbol on the OTCQB Exchange to XBOTF effective pre-market open on May 17, 2024.
As part of this rebrand, the Company will be changing its Canadian ticker symbol on the TSX Venture Exchange to XBOT, effective May 24, 2024. The Company's Frankfurt ticker symbol will remain 76M.
In addition, the Company has registered "Realbotix" as its business name and will propose a legal name change to Realbotix Corp. at its next annual general meeting ("AGM"), currently scheduled to be held on July 9, 2024. In discussions with major shareholders comprising over 40% of the issued and outstanding shares, the management and board believe there to be widespread support for the name change.
About Tokens.com
Tokens.com is a technology company focused on building ultra-realistic humanoid robotics and companionship based AI. Tokens.com owns 100% of Simulacra Corp., 15.3% of StoryFire Inc., an inventory of cryptocurrencies and several crypto related domain names.
Visit https://Tokens.com to learn more.
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Contacts
Tokens.com Corp.
Andrew Kiguel, CEO
Email: mailto://contact@tokens.com
Jennifer Karkula, Head of Communications
Email: mailto://contact@tokens.com
Telephone: 647-578-7490
NEWS -- Tokens.com to Change OTC Ticker Symbol to XBOTF
TORONTO, May 16, 2024--(BUSINESS WIRE)--Tokens.com Corp. (TSX-V: COIN)(Frankfurt Stock Exchange: 76M) (OTCQB: XBOTF) ("Tokens.com" or the "Company"), a technology company focused on building AI-integrated humanoid robots, will be changing its US ticker symbol on the OTCQB Exchange to XBOTF effective pre-market open on May 17, 2024.
As part of this rebrand, the Company will be changing its Canadian ticker symbol on the TSX Venture Exchange to XBOT, effective May 24, 2024. The Company's Frankfurt ticker symbol will remain 76M.
In addition, the Company has registered "Realbotix" as its business name and will propose a legal name change to Realbotix Corp. at its next annual general meeting ("AGM"), currently scheduled to be held on July 9, 2024. In discussions with major shareholders comprising over 40% of the issued and outstanding shares, the management and board believe there to be widespread support for the name change.
About Tokens.com
Tokens.com is a technology company focused on building ultra-realistic humanoid robotics and companionship based AI. Tokens.com owns 100% of Simulacra Corp., 15.3% of StoryFire Inc., an inventory of cryptocurrencies and several crypto related domain names.
Visit https://Tokens.com to learn more.
Keep up-to-date on Tokens.com developments and join our online communities on Twitter, LinkedIn, and YouTube.
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Neither TSX Venture Exchange nor its Regulation Services Provider (as that term is defined in policies of the TSX Venture Exchange) accepts responsibility for the adequacy or accuracy of this release.
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Contacts
Tokens.com Corp.
Andrew Kiguel, CEO
Email: mailto://contact@tokens.com
Jennifer Karkula, Head of Communications
Email: mailto://contact@tokens.com
Telephone: 647-578-7490
NEWS -- Scorpius Holdings Commends Congress on Bipartisan Legislative Action Aimed at Bolstering U.S. Biomanufacturing
Urges Congress to Immediately Pass the BIOSECURE Act
DURHAM, N.C., May 16, 2024 (GLOBE NEWSWIRE) -- Scorpius Holdings, Inc (NYSE American: SCPX) (“Scorpius” or “the Company”), an integrated contract development and manufacturing organization providing state-of-the-art large molecule contract development and manufacturing organization (“CDMO”), today applauded on-going legislative efforts within the United States Congress to bolster domestic biomanufacturing in the face of vulnerabilities from America’s adversaries.
The most notable legislative effort is the recent introduction of the BIOSECURE Act, which would mark a significant step forward in strengthening America’s pharmaceutical supply chain and reducing dependency on foreign manufacturers. The BIOSECURE Act is now seeing significant bipartisan momentum in Congress, advancing out of the House Oversight Committee this week, setting the stage for a possible vote and final passage by the end of the year.
Other notable efforts include recent legislative and policy measures that prioritize U.S. Government investment and development for U.S.-based biomanufacturing, as well as the launch of the BioMaP Consortium within the Biomedical Advanced Research and Development Authority, of which Scorpius is a member.
Over the past year, Scorpius has proactively expanded its production facilities, all within the United States, investing heavily in state-of-the-art technologies to support scalable and secure manufacturing processes. This expansion not only enhances the Company's capacity to meet growing demand but also aligns seamlessly with the objectives of the newly proposed legislative measures.
Scorpius continues to support ongoing work on behalf of U.S. Government-backed pharmaceutical programs and recently hosted several visits to its San Antonio facility from U.S. Government representatives in which these efforts were discussed.
Jeff Wolf, CEO of Scorpius, praised the pending Congressional action, but urged its final passage, stating, “We are at a critical juncture in ensuring the health security of our nation. The recent legislative developments, including the BIOSECURE Act, are commendable as they align with our vision of a robust, self-reliant American biomanufacturing infrastructure. We urge Congress to immediately pass the BIOSECURE Act, to ensure that America’s drug supply chain is no-longer beset with vulnerabilities from our nation’s adversaries. We are also closely engaged in the reauthorization of the Pandemic and All-Hazards Preparedness Act, and strongly urge Congress to pass this critical legislation that bolsters preparedness in the face of threats. From cancer treatments to biodefense, it is imperative that we have control over our pharmaceutical supply chain to protect and provide for the American people.”
“Scorpius is committed to working with lawmakers, industry partners, and drug developers to implement the BIOSECURE Act and other initiatives aimed at onshoring drug production. By leveraging our enhanced production capabilities and deep expertise in biomanufacturing, Scorpius stands ready to support the nation’s healthcare needs while fostering American economic growth and innovation,” concluded Mr. Wolf.
Scorpius Holdings, Inc.
Scorpius Holdings Inc. is an integrated CDMO focused on manufacturing biologic and cell therapy programs for our clients. Scorpius offers a broad array of analytical testing, process development, and manufacturing services to pharmaceutical and biotech companies at its state-of-the-art facilities in San Antonio, TX. With an experienced team and new, purpose-built U.S. facilities, Scorpius is dedicated to transparent collaboration and flexible, high-quality biologics biomanufacturing. For more information, please visit https://www.scorpiusbiologics.com.
Forward-Looking Statement
This release contains forward-looking statements within the meaning of the Private Securities Litigation Reform Act of 1995. In some cases, forward-looking statements can be identified by terminology such as "may," "should," "potential," "continue," "expects," "anticipates," "intends," "plans," "believes," "estimates," and similar expressions, and include statements such as the BIOSECURE Act marking a significant step forward in strengthening America’s pharmaceutical supply chain and reducing dependency on foreign manufacturers, a possible vote and final passage of the BIOSECURE Act by the end of the year. by the end of the year, continuing to support on-going work on behalf of U.S. Government-backed pharmaceutical programs. Important factors that could cause actual results to differ materially from current expectations include, among others, the passage of the BIOSECURE Act and its impact on the Company, Company’s ability to expand its large molecule biomanufacturing CDMO services, attract new customers, the ability to capture a meaningful market share; the Company’s financing needs, its cash balance being sufficient to sustain operations and its ability to raise capital when needed, the Company’s ability to leverage fixed costs and achieve long-term profitability; the Company’s ability to obtain regulatory approvals or to comply with ongoing regulatory requirements, regulatory limitations relating to the Company’s ability to successfully promote its services and compete as a pure- play CDMO, and other factors described in the Company’s annual report on Form 10-K for the year ended December 31, 2023, and any other filings the Company makes with the SEC. The information in this presentation is provided only as of the date presented, and the Company undertakes no obligation to update any forward-looking statements contained in this presentation on account of new information, future events, or otherwise, except as required by law.
Media and Investor Relations Contact
David Waldman
+1 919 289 4017
mailto://ir@scorpiusbiologics.com
NEWS -- Oncolytics Biotech® Announces Voting Results from the Annual General Meeting of Shareholders
SAN DIEGO and CALGARY, AB, May 16, 2024 /PRNewswire/ -- Oncolytics Biotech® Inc. (NASDAQ: ONCY) (TSX: ONC), a leading clinical-stage company specializing in immunotherapy for oncology, today announced the voting results from its Annual General Meeting (AGM) of Shareholders held on Wednesday, May 15, 2024. A total of 41.34% of the issued and outstanding common shares of the Corporation were represented either in person or by proxy at the meeting.
On a vote by ballot, the eight nominees proposed by the Corporation were elected as Directors of Oncolytics to serve until the Corporation's next Annual Meeting of Shareholders or until their successors are elected or appointed, with shares represented at the meeting voting in favor of individual nominees as follows:
In addition to the election of all nominees listed as directors in the management information circular, dated March 24, 2024, Oncolytics shareholders approved all other resolutions placed before the meeting. These included fixing the number of directors of the Corporation for the ensuing year at eight and appointing the auditors for the Corporation for the ensuing year.
For more details on the matters covered at the annual meeting, please refer to the Corporation's management information circular available on SEDAR at https://www.sedar.com. Final voting results on all matters voted on at the annual meeting will also be filed on SEDAR.
About Oncolytics Biotech Inc.
Oncolytics is a clinical-stage biotechnology company developing pelareorep, an intravenously delivered immunotherapeutic agent. Pelareorep has demonstrated promising results in two randomized Phase 2 studies in metastatic breast cancer and Phase 1 and 2 studies in pancreatic cancer. It acts by inducing anti-cancer immune responses and promotes an inflamed tumor phenotype -- turning "cold" tumors "hot" -- through innate and adaptive immune responses to treat a variety of cancers.
Pelareorep has demonstrated synergies with multiple approved oncology treatments. Oncolytics is currently conducting and planning combination clinical trials with pelareorep in solid and hematological malignancies as it advances towards registrational studies in metastatic breast cancer and pancreatic cancer, both of which have received Fast Track designation from the FDA. For further information, please visit: https://www.oncolyticsbiotech.com or follow the company on social media on LinkedIn and on X @oncolytics.
Company Contact
Jon Patton
Director of IR & Communication
mailto://jpatton@oncolytics.ca
Investor Relations for Oncolytics
Timothy McCarthy
LifeSci Advisors
+1-917-679-9282
mailto://tim@lifesciadvisors.com
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NEWS -- Scorpius Holdings Achieves Major Milestone with cGMP Facility Validation for Microbial Manufacturing
Scorpius Holdings, Inc.
Gaining operating efficiency through transition to an internal environmental monitoring team
DURHAM, N.C., May 15, 2024 (GLOBE NEWSWIRE) -- Scorpius Holdings, Inc (NYSE American: SCPX), (“Scorpius” or the “Company”), an integrated contract development and manufacturing organization (CDMO), today announced the successful validation of its microbial facilities, marking a significant milestone in the Company's operations. This validation signifies that Scorpius’ microbial cleanrooms are now officially approved to manufacture current Good Manufacturing Practice (cGMP) microbial biologic drugs, underscoring the Company's commitment to quality and regulatory compliance.
Scorpius facilities have already garnered considerable interest, with a backlog of bookings from client programs. This achievement not only demonstrates Scorpius' capability to meet the regulatory and client driven high standards required for contract manufacturing of microbial biologics but also highlights the trust and confidence its clients place in its services.
In conjunction with the facility qualifications, Scorpius is also streamlining its operations by transitioning environmental monitoring responsibilities to internal teams, while it migrates from the previous reliance on third-party services. This shift is expected to allow for greater efficiency, further enhancing the Company's robust ability to deliver high-quality biomanufacturing services.
“Scorpius has experienced strong interest in our microbial capabilities, and we continue to add additional opportunities to our pipeline for 2024 and 2025,” stated Jeff Wolf, CEO of Scorpius Holdings. “This validation confirms our commitment to high-quality, state-of-the-art microbial production. We are dedicated to leveraging our advanced capabilities to support our clients' needs and contributing to the advancement of breakthrough therapies.”
“This validation is a testament to Scorpius’ rigorous quality standards and our dedication to supporting the development and manufacturing of microbial products. With this achievement, Scorpius is poised to further solidify its position as a leader in clinical scale microbial manufacturing, offering our clients unparalleled quality and service,” concluded Wolf.
Scorpius Holdings, Inc.
Scorpius Holdings Inc. is an integrated contract development and manufacturing organization (CDMO) focused on rapidly advancing biologic and cell therapy programs to the clinic and beyond. Scorpius offers a broad array of analytical testing, process development, and manufacturing services to pharmaceutical and biotech companies at its state-of-the-art facilities in San Antonio, TX. With an experienced team and new, purpose-built U.S. facilities, Scorpius is dedicated to transparent collaboration and flexible, high-quality biologics biomanufacturing. For more information, please visit https://www.scorpiusbiologics.com.
Forward-Looking Statement
This release contains forward-looking statements within the meaning of the Private Securities Litigation Reform Act of 1995. In some cases, forward-looking statements can be identified by terminology such as "may," "should," "potential," "continue," "expects," "anticipates," "intends," "plans," "believes," "estimates," and similar expressions, and include statements such as the transition of environmental monitoring responsibilities from third-parties to internal teams being expected to allow for greater efficiency, further enhancing the Company's robust ability to deliver high-quality biomanufacturing services; continuing to add additional opportunities to the Company’s pipeline for 2024 and 2025; Scorpius being poised to further solidify its position as a leader in clinical scale microbial manufacturing, offering our clients unparalleled quality and service. Important factors that could cause actual results to differ materially from current expectations include, among others, the Company’s ability to continue to validate its microbial facilities; expand its large molecule biomanufacturing CDMO services and continue to grow revenue; the Company’s financing needs, its cash balance being sufficient to sustain operations and its ability to raise capital when needed, the Company’s ability to leverage fixed costs and achieve long-term profitability; the Company’s ability to obtain regulatory approvals or to comply with ongoing regulatory requirements, regulatory limitations relating to the Company’s ability to successfully promote its services and compete as a pure- play CDMO, and other factors described in the Company’s annual report on Form 10-K for the year ended December 31, 2023, subsequent other filings the Company makes with the SEC. The information in this presentation is provided only as of the date presented, and the Company undertakes no obligation to update any forward-looking statements contained in this presentation on account of new information, future events, or otherwise, except as required by law.
Media and Investor Relations Contact
David Waldman
+1 919 289 4017
mailto://ir@scorpiusbiologics.com
NEWS -- Oncolytics Biotech® Announces Preliminary Collaboration with GCAR for Inclusion of Pelareorep in Anticipated Pancreatic Cancer Trial
SAN DIEGO and CALGARY, AB, May 15, 2024 /CNW/ -- Oncolytics Biotech® Inc. (NASDAQ: ONCY) (TSX: ONC), a leading clinical-stage company specializing in immunotherapy for oncology, today announced that it has entered into a preliminary collaboration with the Global Coalition for Adaptive Research (GCAR). The purpose of the preliminary collaboration is to commence planning activities for the evaluation of pelareorep in the treatment of first-line metastatic pancreatic ductal adenocarcinoma (PDAC) as part of GCAR's anticipated master protocol for metastatic pancreatic cancer. Activities are currently underway to finalize the seamless Phase 2/3 master protocol design that will evaluate multiple investigational therapies for the treatment of pancreatic cancer. An intent of the study is to produce registration-enabling data.
"We are thrilled to collaborate with GCAR and are honored that pelareorep has been selected as the first therapeutic for evaluation in GCAR's planned adaptive trial in pancreatic cancer patients. We believe this opportunity presents a strategic and efficient pathway forward for the development of pelareorep to address an urgent need for pancreatic cancer patients," said Dr. Matt Coffey, President and Chief Executive Officer of Oncolytics. "GCAR's anticipated trial design seeks to cut registrational study time and reduce trial costs, speeding up the journey to potentially deliver effective cancer treatment sooner. Through our interactions with GCAR, we have seen the strength of their capabilities and strong engagement with disease experts in pancreatic cancer. These attributes give us great enthusiasm to begin working together right away."
Meredith Buxton, PhD, MPH, Chief Executive Officer and President of GCAR, commented, "Our unwavering mission at GCAR is to accelerate the development of treatments for patients with deadly diseases such as pancreatic cancer. We believe that adaptive platform trials have the potential to achieve that mission and to be game-changing for patients. We are enthusiastic about collaborating with Oncolytics on our planned pancreatic cancer initiative, which was announced earlier this year, and we look forward to working with Oncolytics to advance our program."
Thomas Heineman, MD, PhD, Chief Medical Officer of Oncolytics shared, "The combination of pelareorep's impressive results to date and GCAR's innovative trial design creates a powerful path forward. This strategy, which includes leveraging GCAR's extensive investigator network, enhances our ability to quickly and effectively advance the development of this pelareorep-based combination therapy for PDAC. Updated data from cohort 1 of the GOBLET study, presented at the European Society for Medical Oncology (ESMO) Congress 2023, showed that patients treated with pelareorep combined with a checkpoint inhibitor, gemcitabine, and nab-paclitaxel experienced a 62% objective response rate, nearly triple what has been seen in historical control trials.1-4 We hope to build on these results in GCAR's forthcoming study that will employ GCAR's broad and established network of clinical leaders in pancreatic cancer. I am very optimistic about our program and our collaboration with GCAR and look forward to advancing the evaluation of pelareorep as soon as possible."
About Global Coalition for Adaptive Research
The Global Coalition for Adaptive Research (GCAR) is a 501(c)(3) non-profit corporation uniting physicians, clinical researchers, advocacy and philanthropic organizations, biotech/pharma companies, health authorities, and other key stakeholders in healthcare to expedite the discovery and development of treatments for patients with rare and deadly diseases. As a sponsor of innovative trials, including master protocols and adaptive platform trials, GCAR is dedicated to the advancement of science by modernizing clinical trials that support more efficient, less costly drug development. Adaptive platform trials deliver an unmatched accelerated time from discovery in the lab to implementation in the clinic resulting in better treatments and lives saved. GCAR announced in January 2024 plans to build a platform trial, utilizing a master protocol, for first- and second-line pancreatic cancer in the coming year. To learn more about GCAR and its initiatives, visit https://www.gcaresearch.org/.
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NEWS -- Provectus Biopharmaceuticals Announces Eight Presentations of Rose Bengal Photodynamic Antimicrobial Therapy at ARVO 2024 Annual Meeting
PDAT clinical outcomes for infectious keratitis from Brazil and Mexico
KNOXVILLE, TN, May 14, 2024 (GLOBE NEWSWIRE) -- Provectus Biopharmaceuticals, Inc. (“Provectus” or the “Company”) (OTCQB: PVCT) today announced that clinical and non-clinical data on rose bengal photodynamic antimicrobial therapy (“RB PDAT”) were presented at the annual meeting of the Association for Research in Vision and Ophthalmology (“ARVO”), held May 5-9, 2024 in Seattle, Washington. The ARVO annual meeting brings together approximately 10,000 vision researchers, clinicians, and scientists from around the world for scientific sessions, poster presentations, and invited speaker sessions.
Provectus entered into an exclusive worldwide license agreement with the University of Miami (the “University”) in April 2024 for its intellectual property related to RB PDAT for treating bacterial, fungal, and parasitic (acanthamoeba) eye infections. The Company and University plan to form a start-up biotechnology company (e.g., “Eyecare NewCo”), potentially in the third quarter of 2024, aimed at commercializing the University’s PDAT light source medical device in combination with a drug formulation of Provectus’s proprietary pharmaceutical-grade rose bengal active pharmaceutical ingredient (“RB API”). The Company would contribute the RB PDAT license to and have an exclusive RB API supply arrangement with Eyecare NewCo.
RB PDAT emerged under the leadership of Jean-Marie Parel, IngETS-G, Ph.D., FARVO, Director of Bascom Palmer Eye Institute’s (“BPEI’s”) Ophthalmic Biophysics Center at the University of Miami Miller School of Medicine. Dr. Parel and the OBC team have spent more than ten years advancing RB PDAT technology against different types of infectious keratitis.
ARVO 2024 RB PDAT presentations included:
NEWS -- Theriva™ Biologics to Participate in the A.G.P. Virtual Healthcare Conference
ROCKVILLE, Md., May 14, 2024 (GLOBE NEWSWIRE) -- Theriva™ Biologics (NYSE American: TOVX), a diversified clinical-stage company developing therapeutics designed to treat cancer and related diseases in areas of high unmet need, today announced that Company’s Management will provide a corporate update and participate in a fireside chat at the A.G.P. 2024 Virtual Healthcare Conference.
A.G.P. 2024 Virtual Healthcare Conference
Format: Fireside Chat
Presentation Date: Tuesday, May 21, 2024
Presentation Time: 7:30 AM ET
Webcast: Click here
About Theriva™ Biologics, Inc.
Theriva™ Biologics (NYSE American: TOVX), is a diversified clinical-stage company developing therapeutics designed to treat cancer and related diseases in areas of high unmet need. The Company is advancing a new oncolytic adenovirus platform designed for intravenous (IV), intravitreal and antitumoral delivery to trigger tumor cell death, improve access of co-administered cancer therapies to the tumor, and promote a robust and sustained anti-tumor response by the patient’s immune system. The Company’s lead candidates are: (1) VCN-01, an oncolytic adenovirus designed to replicate selectively and aggressively within tumor cells, and to degrade the tumor stroma barrier that serves as a significant physical and immunosuppressive barrier to cancer treatment; (2) SYN-004 (ribaxamase) which is designed to degrade certain commonly used IV beta-lactam antibiotics within the gastrointestinal (GI) tract to prevent microbiome damage, thereby limiting overgrowth of pathogenic organisms such as VRE (vancomycin resistant Enterococci) and reducing the incidence and severity of acute graft-versus-host-disease (aGVHD) in allogeneic hematopoietic cell transplant (HCT) recipients; and (3) SYN-020, a recombinant oral formulation of the enzyme intestinal alkaline phosphatase (IAP) produced under cGMP conditions and intended to treat both local GI and systemic diseases. For more information, please visit Theriva Biologics’ website at https://www.therivabio.com.
For further information, please contact:
Investor Relations:
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NEWS -- Tokens.com Secures $1 Million Robot Supply Contract
TORONTO, May 14, 2024--(BUSINESS WIRE)--Tokens.com Corp. (TSX-V: COIN)(Frankfurt Stock Exchange: 76M) (OTCQB US: SMURF) ("Tokens.com" or the "Company"), a technology company focused on building AI-integrated humanoid robots, is pleased to announce that its wholly-owned subsidiary, Realbotix, a leader in AI enabled robotics and animatronics, has signed a contract on April 30th, to supply a myriad of robotic characters for a new amusement park located on the West Coast of the United States with a minimum order size of $1 million.
Realbotix will provide both moving and static characters, spanning across eight captivating scenes within the theme park. These lifelike robots will serve as the heart and soul of the park, captivating visitors with their realism and engaging performances. The robots will be built using Realbotix’s proprietary modular robotic design system.
Realbotix will additionally provide design consultation for the amusement park. The project, with a starting budget of $1 million, is slated to unfold over the course of 12 to 18 months, with an emphasis on quality, innovation, and attention to detail. Realbotix is committed to pushing the boundaries of possibility, ensuring that each robotic character exceeds expectations and contributes to an unforgettable theme park experience.
"Realbotix’s goal is to revolutionize the landscape of entertainment through next-generation humanoid robotics that can interact with humans in realistic ways," said Matt McMullen, President of Tokens.com "We are excited to bring these visionary characters to life and are thrilled to embark on this groundbreaking venture with our partners".
Tokens.com is one of the only public companies that integrates the use of AI and robotics designed specifically for entertainment, education, and healthcare. To learn more visit https://www.tokens.com
About Tokens.com
Tokens.com is a technology company focused on building ultra-realistic humanoid robotics and companionship based AI. Tokens.com owns 100% of Simulacra Corp., 15.3% of StoryFire Inc., an inventory of cryptocurrencies and several crypto related domain names.
Visit https://Tokens.com to learn more.
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Neither TSX Venture Exchange nor its Regulation Services Provider (as that term is defined in policies of the TSX Venture Exchange) accepts responsibility for the adequacy or accuracy of this release.
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Contacts
Tokens.com Corp.
Andrew Kiguel, CEO
Email: mailto://contact@tokens.com
Jennifer Karkula, Head of Communications
Email: mailto://contact@tokens.com
Telephone: 647-578-7490
NEWS -- Tokens.com Secures $1 Million Robot Supply Contract
TORONTO, May 14, 2024--(BUSINESS WIRE)--Tokens.com Corp. (TSX-V: COIN)(Frankfurt Stock Exchange: 76M) (OTCQB US: SMURF) ("Tokens.com" or the "Company"), a technology company focused on building AI-integrated humanoid robots, is pleased to announce that its wholly-owned subsidiary, Realbotix, a leader in AI enabled robotics and animatronics, has signed a contract on April 30th, to supply a myriad of robotic characters for a new amusement park located on the West Coast of the United States with a minimum order size of $1 million.
Realbotix will provide both moving and static characters, spanning across eight captivating scenes within the theme park. These lifelike robots will serve as the heart and soul of the park, captivating visitors with their realism and engaging performances. The robots will be built using Realbotix’s proprietary modular robotic design system.
Realbotix will additionally provide design consultation for the amusement park. The project, with a starting budget of $1 million, is slated to unfold over the course of 12 to 18 months, with an emphasis on quality, innovation, and attention to detail. Realbotix is committed to pushing the boundaries of possibility, ensuring that each robotic character exceeds expectations and contributes to an unforgettable theme park experience.
"Realbotix’s goal is to revolutionize the landscape of entertainment through next-generation humanoid robotics that can interact with humans in realistic ways," said Matt McMullen, President of Tokens.com "We are excited to bring these visionary characters to life and are thrilled to embark on this groundbreaking venture with our partners".
Tokens.com is one of the only public companies that integrates the use of AI and robotics designed specifically for entertainment, education, and healthcare. To learn more visit https://www.tokens.com
About Tokens.com
Tokens.com is a technology company focused on building ultra-realistic humanoid robotics and companionship based AI. Tokens.com owns 100% of Simulacra Corp., 15.3% of StoryFire Inc., an inventory of cryptocurrencies and several crypto related domain names.
Visit https://Tokens.com to learn more.
Keep up-to-date on Tokens.com developments and join our online communities on Twitter, LinkedIn, and YouTube.
Forward-Looking Statements
This news release includes certain forward-looking statements as well as management’s objectives, strategies, beliefs and intentions. Forward looking statements are frequently identified by such words as "may", "will", "plan", "expect", "anticipate", "estimate", "intend" and similar words referring to future events and results. Forward-looking statements are based on the current opinions and expectations of management. All forward-looking information is inherently uncertain and subject to a variety of assumptions, risks and uncertainties, including the speculative nature of cryptocurrencies, as described in more detail in our securities filings available at www.sedarplus.ca. Actual events or results may differ materially from those projected in the forward-looking statements and we caution against placing undue reliance thereon. We assume no obligation to revise or update these forward-looking statements except as required by applicable law.
Neither TSX Venture Exchange nor its Regulation Services Provider (as that term is defined in policies of the TSX Venture Exchange) accepts responsibility for the adequacy or accuracy of this release.
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Contacts
Tokens.com Corp.
Andrew Kiguel, CEO
Email: mailto://contact@tokens.com
Jennifer Karkula, Head of Communications
Email: mailto://contact@tokens.com
Telephone: 647-578-7490
NEWS -- Scorpius Holdings, Inc. Announces Pricing of Public Offering
DURHAM, N.C., May 14, 2024 (GLOBE NEWSWIRE) -- Scorpius Holdings, Inc. (NYSE American: SCPX), (“Scorpius”, or the “Company”), an integrated contract development and manufacturing organization (CDMO), today announced the pricing of its underwritten public offering of 60,000,000 common units and/or pre-funded units in lieu thereof. Each common (or pre-funded) unit is being offered at a public offering price of $0.10 per unit (inclusive of the pre-funded warrant exercise price) and consists of one share of common stock (or pre-funded warrant to purchase one share of common stock in lieu thereof) and a common warrant to purchase one share of common stock. The common warrants will have an exercise price of $0.12 per share and will be immediately exercisable upon issuance for a period of five years following the date of issuance. The gross proceeds to the Company from the offering are expected to be approximately $6,000,000, before deducting underwriting discounts and offering expenses. In addition, the Company has granted the underwriters a 45-day option to purchase up to an additional 9,000,000 shares of common stock (and/or pre-funded warrants) and/or up to an additional 9,000,000 common warrants solely to cover over-allotments, if any. All of the shares of common stock (and/or pre-funded warrants) and associated common warrants are being offered by the Company. The offering is expected to close on May 16, 2024, subject to satisfaction of customary closing conditions.
The Company intends to use the net proceeds of the offering to fund working capital, general corporate purposes, and the repayment of a $750,000 non-convertible promissory note, plus accrued and unpaid interest.
ThinkEquity is acting as sole book-running manager for the offering.
A registration statement on Form S-1 (File No. 333-279092), as amended, including a preliminary prospectus, relating to the securities being offered was filed with the Securities and Exchange Commission (“SEC”) and became effective on May 13, 2024. This offering is being made only by means of a prospectus. Copies of the preliminary prospectus and final prospectus, when available, may be obtained from ThinkEquity, 17 State Street, 41st Floor, New York, New York 10004. The final prospectus will be filed with the SEC and will be available on the SEC’s website located at http://www.sec.gov.
This press release shall not constitute an offer to sell or a solicitation of an offer to buy, nor shall there be any sale of these securities in any state or jurisdiction in which such an offer, solicitation or sale would be unlawful prior to registration or qualification under the securities laws of any such state or jurisdiction.
About Scorpius Holdings, Inc.
Scorpius Holdings Inc. is an integrated large molecule contract development and manufacturing organization (CDMO) focused on rapidly advancing biologic and cell therapy programs to the clinic and beyond. Scorpius offers a broad array of analytical testing, process development, and manufacturing services to pharmaceutical and biotech companies at its state-of-the-art facilities in San Antonio, TX. With an experienced team and new, purpose-built U.S. facilities, Scorpius is dedicated to transparent collaboration and flexible, high-quality biologics biomanufacturing. For more information, please visit https://www.scorpiusbiologics.com.
Forward-Looking Statements
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For Investor Relations Inquiries:
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NEWS -- Plus Therapeutics to Announce First Quarter Financial Results and Host Conference Call on May 15, 2024
AUSTIN, Texas, May 13, 2024 (GLOBE NEWSWIRE) -- Plus Therapeutics, Inc. (Nasdaq: PSTV) (the “Company”), a clinical-stage pharmaceutical company developing targeted radiotherapeutics with advanced platform technologies for central nervous system cancers, today announced that the Company will report first quarter 2024 financial results on Wednesday, May 15, 2024, after market close. Plus Therapeutics’ management team will then host a conference call and webcast at 5:00 p.m. ET to discuss the financial results and provide a corporate update.
Webcast and Conference Call
Time: Wednesday, May 15, 2024 @ 5:00 PM ET
Dial-in Link: https://register.vevent.com/register/BI7282c3e944b0498483eb5b57757ccaad
Webcast: https://edge.media-server.com/mmc/p/uaxeqwjm
Participants are encouraged to pre-register any time before the call through the dial-in link. Once registration is completed, participants will be provided a dial-in number with a personalized conference code to access the call. Please dial in 15 minutes prior to the start time.
Following the live call, a replay will be available on the Company’s website under the ‘For Investors’ section. The webcast will be available on the Company’s website for 90 days following the live call.
About Plus Therapeutics
Plus Therapeutics, Inc. is a clinical-stage pharmaceutical company developing targeted radiotherapeutics for difficult-to-treat cancers of the central nervous system with the potential to enhance clinical outcomes for patients. Combining image-guided local beta radiation and targeted drug delivery approaches, the Company is advancing a pipeline of product candidates with lead programs in recurrent glioblastoma (GBM) and leptomeningeal metastases (LM). The Company has built a robust supply chain through strategic partnerships that enable the development, manufacturing and future potential commercialization of its products. Plus Therapeutics is led by an experienced and dedicated leadership team and has operations in key cancer clinical development hubs including Austin and San Antonio, Texas. For more information, visit https://plustherapeutics.com/.
Cautionary Statement Regarding Forward-Looking Statements
This press release contains statements that may be deemed “forward-looking statements” within the meaning of U.S. securities laws. All statements in this press release other than statements of historical fact are forward-looking statements. These forward-looking statements may be identified by future verbs, as well as terms such as “designed to,” “will,” “can,” “potential,” “focus,” “preparing,” “next steps,” “possibly,” and similar expressions or the negatives thereof. Such statements are based upon certain assumptions and assessments made by management in light of their experience and their perception of historical trends, current conditions, expected future developments and other factors they believe to be appropriate. These statements include, without limitation, statements regarding the following: the potential promise of 186Re including the ability of 186Re to safely and effectively deliver radiation directly to the tumor at high doses; expectations as to the Company’s future performance including the next steps in developing the Company’s current assets; the Company’s clinical trials including statements regarding the timing and characteristics of the ReSPECT-GBM and ReSPECT-LM clinical trials; possible negative effects of 186Re; the continued evaluation of 186Re including through evaluations in additional patient cohorts; and the intended functions of the Company’s platform and expected benefits from such functions.
The forward-looking statements included in this press release are subject to a number of risks and uncertainties that may cause actual results to differ materially from those discussed in such forward-looking statements. These risks and uncertainties include, but are not limited to: the Company’s actual results may differ, including materially, from those anticipated in these forward-looking statements as a result of various factors, including, but not limited to, the following: the early stage of the Company’s product candidates and therapies, the results of the Company’s research and development activities, including uncertainties relating to the clinical trials of its product candidates and therapies; the Company’s liquidity and capital resources and its ability to raise additional cash, the outcome of the Company’s partnering/licensing efforts, risks associated with laws or regulatory requirements applicable to it, market conditions, product performance, litigation or potential litigation, and competition within the cancer diagnostics and therapeutics field, among others; and additional risks described under the heading “Risk Factors” in the Company’s Securities and Exchange Commission filings, including in the Company’s annual and quarterly reports. There may be events in the future that the Company is unable to predict, or over which it has no control, and its business, financial condition, results of operations and prospects may change in the future. The Company assumes no responsibility to update or revise any forward-looking statements to reflect events, trends or circumstances after the date they are made unless the Company has an obligation under U.S. federal securities laws to do so.
Investor Contact
Charles Y. Huang, MBA
Director of Capital Markets and Investor Relations
Office: (202)-209-5751 | Direct (301)-728-7222
mailto://chuang@plustherapeutics.com
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NEWS -- Tokens.com Reports Financial Results for Q2 2024
TORONTO, May 09, 2024--(BUSINESS WIRE)--Tokens.com Corp. (TSX-V: COIN)(Frankfurt Stock Exchange: 76M) (OTCQB US: SMURF) ("Tokens.com" or the "Company"), a technology company focused on building AI-integrated humanoid robots, is pleased to report its financial results for three and six months ended March 31, 2023 ("Q2-2024"). All dollar figures are in United States dollars ("USD"), unless otherwise stated.
Q2-2024 Financial and Operating Highlights
NEWS -- Tokens.com Reports Financial Results for Q2 2024
TORONTO, May 09, 2024--(BUSINESS WIRE)--Tokens.com Corp. (TSX-V: COIN)(Frankfurt Stock Exchange: 76M) (OTCQB US: SMURF) ("Tokens.com" or the "Company"), a technology company focused on building AI-integrated humanoid robots, is pleased to report its financial results for three and six months ended March 31, 2023 ("Q2-2024"). All dollar figures are in United States dollars ("USD"), unless otherwise stated.
Q2-2024 Financial and Operating Highlights
NEWS -- Plus Therapeutics to Host Investor Call to Discuss Leptomeningeal Cancer Related Acquisition and Topline Clinical Trial Data from the FORESEE Trial
Company acquired all assets for the synergistic CNSide cerebrospinal fluid diagnostic portfolio
Company will summarize topline data from the FORESEE clinical trial planned for presentation at the
SNO/ASCO Meeting in August 2024
Management call scheduled for Thursday, May 9th, 2024 at 8:30 AM ET
AUSTIN, Texas, May 08, 2024 (GLOBE NEWSWIRE) -- Plus Therapeutics, Inc. (Nasdaq: PSTV) (the “Company”), a clinical-stage pharmaceutical company developing targeted radiotherapeutics with advanced platform technologies for central nervous system (CNS) cancers, today announces it will host an investor call on Thursday, May 9th, 2024 at 8:30 AM ET to discuss the strategic acquisition of the CNSide cerebrospinal fluid (CSF) testing assets.
During the call, President and Chief Executive Officer Dr. Marc H. Hedrick will discuss the rationale for the CNSide acquisition and an overview of the assets acquired. In addition, he will also provide key updates since the September 2023 sublicense of CNSide, including topline data from the FORESEE trial, subsequent publications, interim milestones, the Company's business plan to leverage the acquired assets and planned future milestones.
Conference Call and Webcast
Thursday, May 9, 2024 @ 8:30 AM ET
Dial-in Link: https://register.vevent.com/register/BIdc75c8a5a88c41c683b270235002d285
Webcast: https://edge.media-server.com/mmc/p/nor9kmxs
Participants may also pre-register any time before the call through the dial-in-link. Once registration is completed, participants will be provided a dial-in number with a personalized conference code to access the call. Please dial in 15 minutes prior to the start time.
Following the live call, a replay will be available on the Company’s website under the “For Investors” section. The webcast will be available on the Company’s website for 90 days following the live call.
About CNSide Test
CNSide is a laboratory developed test (LDT) based on proprietary quantitative tumor cell capture and detection method, paired with assays to identify actionable molecular treatment targets. Given the genetic changes that can occur as metastatic cancer spreads to the CNS, the evaluation of cerebrospinal fluid with CNSide provides a unique opportunity to identify biomarkers in patients with metastatic carcinoma or melanoma to help guide physicians in therapy selection. In addition, the quantitative tumor cell count assay can be used in a serial fashion to monitor the response to therapy more effectively than other current methods.
About FORESEE clinical trial
The FORESEE Study is a multi-center, prospective clinical trial enrolling patients with Breast or Non-Small Cell Lung Cancer (NSCLC) who have suspicious or confirmed Leptomeningeal Metastases (LM). Standard of Care methods to diagnose or assess the treatment response of LM (Clinical Evaluation, MRI and Cytology) have limited sensitivity and specificity. This creates challenges for physicians to manage LM or determine the best course of treatment. The goal of the FORESEE Study is to evaluate the performance of CNSide in monitoring the LM's response to treatment and to assess the impact of CNSide on treatment decisions made by Physicians.
About Leptomeningeal Metastases (LM)
LM is a rare complication of cancer in which the primary cancer spreads to the cerebrospinal fluid (CSF) and leptomeninges surrounding the brain and spinal cord. All malignancies originating from solid tumors, primary brain tumors, or hematological malignancies have this LM complication potential with breast cancer as the most common cancer linked to LM, with 3-5% of breast cancer patients developing LM. Additionally, lung cancer, GI cancers and melanoma can also spread to the CSF and result in LM. LM occurs in approximately 5% of people with cancer and is usually terminal with 1-year and 2-year survival of just 7% and 3%, respectively. The incidence of LM is on the rise, partly because cancer patients are living longer and partly because many standard chemotherapies cannot reach sufficient concentrations in the spinal fluid to kill the tumor cells, yet there are no FDA-approved therapies specifically for LM patients, who often succumb to this complication within weeks to several months, if untreated.
About Rhenium (186Re) obisbemeda
Rhenium (186Re) obisbemeda is a novel injectable radiotherapy specifically formulated to deliver direct targeted high dose radiation in CNS tumors in a safe, effective, and convenient manner to optimize patient outcomes. Rhenium (186Re) obisbemeda has the potential to reduce off target risks and improve outcomes for CNS cancer patients, versus currently approved therapies, with a more targeted and potent radiation dose. Rhenium-186 is an ideal radioisotope for CNS therapeutic applications due to its short half-life, beta energy for destroying cancerous tissue, and gamma energy for real-time imaging. Rhenium (186Re) obisbemeda is being evaluated for the treatment of recurrent glioblastoma and leptomeningeal metastases in the ReSPECT-GBM and ReSPECT-LM clinical trials. ReSPECT-GBM is supported by an award from the National Cancer Institute (NCI), part of the U.S. National Institutes of Health (NIH), and ReSPECT-LM is funded by a three-year $17.6M grant by the Cancer Prevention & Research Institute of Texas (CPRIT).
About Plus Therapeutics
Plus Therapeutics, Inc. is a clinical-stage pharmaceutical company developing targeted radiotherapeutics for difficult-to-treat cancers of the central nervous system with the potential to enhance clinical outcomes for patients. Combining image-guided local beta radiation and targeted drug delivery approaches, the Company is advancing a pipeline of product candidates with lead programs in recurrent glioblastoma (GBM) and leptomeningeal metastases (LM). The Company has built a supply chain through strategic partnerships that enable the development, manufacturing, and future potential commercialization of its products. Plus Therapeutics is led by an experienced and dedicated leadership team and has operations in key cancer clinical development hubs including Austin and San Antonio, Texas. For more information, visit https://plustherapeutics.com/.
Cautionary Statement Regarding Forward-Looking Statements
This presentation contains statements that may be deemed “forward-looking statements” within the meaning of U.S. securities laws, including statements regarding clinical trials, expected operations and upcoming developments. All statements in this press release other than statements of historical fact are forward-looking statements. These forward-looking statements may be identified by future verbs, as well as terms such as “potential,” “anticipating,” “planning” and similar expressions or the negatives thereof. Such statements are based upon certain assumptions and assessments made by management in light of their experience and their perception of historical trends, current conditions, expected future developments and other factors they believe to be appropriate. These statements include, without limitation, statements regarding the following: the potential promise of rhenium (186Re) obisbemeda including the ability of rhenium (186Re) obisbemeda to safely and effectively deliver radiation directly to the tumor at high doses; expectations as to the Company’s future performance including the next steps in developing the Company’s current assets; the Company’s clinical trials including statements regarding the timing and characteristics of the ReSPECT-GBM, ReSPECT-LM and ReSPECT-PBC and increase of ten o, clinical trials; possible negative effects of rhenium (186Re) obisbemeda; the continued evaluation of rhenium (186Re) obisbemeda including through evaluations in additional patient cohorts; and the intended functions of the Company’s platform and expected benefits from such functions.
The forward-looking statements included in this press release could differ materially from those expressed or implied by these forward-looking statements because of risks, uncertainties, and other factors that include, but are not limited to, the following: the early stage of the Company’s product candidates and therapies, the results of the Company’s research and development activities, including uncertainties relating to the clinical trials of its product candidates and therapies; the Company’s liquidity and capital resources and its ability to raise additional cash, the outcome of the Company’s partnering/licensing efforts, risks associated with laws or regulatory requirements applicable to it, market conditions, product performance, litigation or potential litigation, and competition within the cancer diagnostics and therapeutics field, ability to develop and protect proprietary intellectual property or obtain licenses to intellectual property developed by others on commercially reasonable and competitive terms, and material security breach or cybersecurity attack affecting the Company’s operations or property. This list of risks, uncertainties, and other factors is not complete. Plus Therapeutics discusses some of these matters more fully, as well as certain risk factors that could affect Plus Therapeutics’ business, financial condition, results of operations, and prospects, in its reports filed with the SEC, including Plus Therapeutics’ annual report on Form 10-K for the fiscal year ended December 31, 2023, quarterly reports on Form 10-Q, and current reports on Form 8-K. These filings are available for review through the SEC’s website at www.sec.gov. Any or all forward-looking statements Plus Therapeutics makes may turn out to be wrong and can be affected by inaccurate assumptions Plus Therapeutics might make or by known or unknown risks, uncertainties, and other factors, including those identified in this press release. Accordingly, you should not place undue reliance on the forward-looking statements made in this press release, which speak only as of its date. The Company assumes no responsibility to update or revise any forward-looking statements to reflect events, trends or circumstances after the date they are made unless the Company has an obligation under U.S. federal securities laws to do so.
Investor Contact
Charles Y. Huang, MBA
Director of Capital Markets and Investor Relations
Office: (202)-209-5751 | Direct (301)-728-7222
mailto://chuang@plustherapeutics.com
NEWS -- Oncolytics Biotech® Receives Regulatory Clearance to Evaluate Pelareorep in Combination with Modified FOLFIRINOX +/- an anti-PD-L1 Inhibitor in Pancreatic Cancer
US$5 million PanCAN grant provides important support for the fifth cohort of the GOBLET study
Study of modified FOLFIRINOX/pelareorep/atezolizumab (Tecentriq®) combination expands existing pancreatic cancer program
First patient expected to be enrolled in Q2 2024
SAN DIEGO and CALGARY, AB, May 9, 2024 /CNW/ -- Oncolytics Biotech® Inc. (NASDAQ: ONCY) (TSX: ONC), a leading clinical-stage company specializing in immunotherapy for oncology, will commence enrollment into a new GOBLET study pancreatic cancer cohort following both German regulatory and ethics approvals. This cohort will evaluate pelareorep in combination with modified FOLFIRINOX (mFOLFIRINOX) with or without the PD-L1 immune checkpoint inhibitor atezolizumab (Tecentriq®) in newly diagnosed patients with pancreatic ductal adenocarcinoma (PDAC). It is supported by a US$5M Therapeutic Accelerator Award from the Pancreatic Cancer Action Network (PanCAN), an innovative program established to accelerate the development of new treatments for pancreatic cancer. The chemotherapy regimens of mFOLFIRINOX or gemcitabine + nab-paclitaxel are the two most common standards of care for pancreatic cancer.1 Oncolytics has already reported data with the combination of gemcitabine and nab-paclitaxel (link to the PR, link to the poster) that surpassed historical outcomes.2-5 Positive results from a combination with mFOLFIRINOX could greatly enhance pelareorep's potential in addressing pancreatic cancer.
"Oncolytics is pleased to announce receipt of regulatory clearance to initiate the mFOLFIRINOX cohort in patients with newly diagnosed metastatic PDAC. We appreciate the opportunity to collaborate with PanCAN, Roche, and AIO on this cohort, which is expected to initiate enrollment in the second quarter," said Dr. Matt Coffey, President and Chief Executive Officer of Oncolytics. "We believe that working with PanCAN will help to further enrich Oncolytics' clinical relationships with the pancreatic cancer community. We are also grateful for PanCAN's Therapeutic Accelerator Award, which is enabling the evaluation of this combination therapy."
"The Therapeutic Accelerator Award program has been an important part of PanCAN's approach to advancing innovative treatments for pancreatic cancer. We incorporated input from leading scientists and clinicians in the field of pancreatic cancer to select Oncolytics as a recipient of this award," said Anna Berkenblit, MD, MMSc, Chief Scientific and Medical Officer at PanCAN. "Increasing patient access to clinical trials is vital to developing improved treatment options, so we are pleased that Oncolytics has received regulatory clearance for the pelareorep/mFOLFIRINOX combination and is poised to enroll the first patient in this cohort. We hope that the results from this study lead to improved outcomes for patients with pancreatic cancer."
Dirk Arnold, M.D., Ph.D., Director of Asklepios Tumorzentrum Hamburg and primary investigator of the GOBLET trial, commented, "Oncolytics has taken a very strategic approach to the development of pelareorep in pancreatic cancer by focusing its clinical studies on combinations with the most widely used treatment regimens. My experience to date with the GOBLET study, including the positive metastatic PDAC and encouraging anal cancer data reported last year, makes me enthusiastic to initiate enrollment in the mFOLFIRINOX cohort."
"We previously reported very encouraging results in pancreatic cancer patients for the combination of pelareorep, gemcitabine/nab-paclitaxel, and atezolizumab, and we plan to begin a registration-enabling study of this regimen later this year. The new pelareorep/mFOLFIRINOX cohort offers the opportunity to expand pelareorep's role in pancreatic cancer. If the mFOLFIRINOX combination shows a compelling efficacy signal, this therapeutic approach could also be advanced to a registration-enabling study, providing two opportunities for pelareorep-based treatment to benefit pancreatic cancer patients," said Thomas Heineman, M.D., Ph.D., Chief Medical Officer at Oncolytics. "In addition, translational research studies planned for this cohort will help to further elucidate pelareorep's mechanism of action, including its ability to shape the tumor microenvironment (TME). Notably, we will evaluate the correlation between tumor responses and the expansion of tumor-infiltrating lymphocytes (TILs) in the blood, an effect that was observed in earlier pancreatic cancer studies. We look forward to initiating enrollment into the mFOLFIRINOX/pelareorep study cohort in the second quarter of this year."
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NEWS -- Oncolytics Biotech® to Participate in a Fireside Chat at the 2024 RBC Capital Markets Global Healthcare Conference
SAN DIEGO and CALGARY, AB, May 8, 2024 /PRNewswire/ -- Oncolytics Biotech® Inc. (NASDAQ: ONCY) (TSX: ONC), a leading clinical-stage company specializing in immunotherapy for oncology, today announced that Dr. Matt Coffey, President and Chief Executive Officer, will participate in a fireside chat at the 2024 RBC Capital Markets Global Healthcare Conference, which is taking place May 14-15, 2024 at the InterContinental New York Barclay in New York, NY. Additional details on the fireside chat can be found below.
Date: Wednesday, May 15, 2024
Time: 10:30 a.m. ET
Location: InterContinental New York Barclay Grand Ballroom I, 2nd Floor
Webcast Link: Available by clicking here
Company management will also be participating in one-on-one investor meetings at the conference. To schedule a meeting, contact your RBC representative or email mailto://jpatton@oncolytics.ca.
A live webcast of the Company's presentation will also be available on the Investor Relations page of Oncolytics' website (LINK) and will be archived until August 13, 2024.
About Oncolytics Biotech Inc.
Oncolytics is a clinical-stage biotechnology company developing pelareorep, an intravenously delivered immunotherapeutic agent. Pelareorep has demonstrated promising results in two randomized Phase 2 studies in metastatic breast cancer and Phase 1 and 2 studies in pancreatic cancer. It acts by inducing anti-cancer immune responses and promotes an inflamed tumor phenotype -- turning "cold" tumors "hot" -- through innate and adaptive immune responses to treat a variety of cancers.
Pelareorep has demonstrated synergies with multiple approved oncology treatments. Oncolytics is currently conducting and planning combination clinical trials with pelareorep in solid and hematological malignancies as it advances towards registrational studies in metastatic breast cancer and pancreatic cancer, both of which have received Fast Track designation from the FDA. For further information, please visit: https://www.oncolyticsbiotech.com or follow the company on social media on LinkedIn and on X @oncolytics.
Contacts:
Company Contact
Jon Patton
Director of IR & Communication
mailto://jpatton@oncolytics.ca
Investor Relations for Oncolytics
Timothy McCarthy
LifeSci Advisors
+1-917-679-9282
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NEWS -- Scorpius Holdings Appoints New VP of Business Development Shari Udoff-McDonald
Biopharma industry veteran joins Scorpius’ leadership team
DURHAM, N.C., May 07, 2024 (GLOBE NEWSWIRE) -- Scorpius Holdings, Inc. (NYSE American: SCPX) (“Scorpius” or the “Company”), an integrated contract development and manufacturing organization (CDMO), today announced the appointment of Shari Udoff-McDonald as VP of Business Development. She brings more than 25 years of experience in biopharma business development and management.
Prior to joining Scorpius, Ms. Udoff-McDonald spent 17 years at BioReliance Corporation, part of MilliporeSigma. She was most recently Head of Commercial, North America, East with interim oversight of half of the European market. Her role included commercial oversight of biologics, vaccines, cell and gene therapies, ADCs, and mRNA GMP testing services for sponsors and CDMOs.
Joe Payne, Scorpius’ President and COO, said, “Shari has the unique combination of experience in the field, at the account-level, and in leadership roles. This wide breadth of business development experience will help Scorpius continue to grow its customer base. I’m confident that Shari will have an immediate, positive impact on our current and future clients.”
Ms. Udoff-McDonald will oversee the business development, marketing, and proposals teams, which are addressing the strong demand for flexible mammalian and microbial biomanufacturing services. Scorpius’ facility in San Antonio, Texas, has available capacity for mammalian and microbial programs, which are supported by on-site process and analytical development services.
“I’m thrilled to join Scorpius BioManufacturing at this key growth stage,” said Ms. Udoff-McDonald. “Scorpius is committed to being a transparent, flexible, and responsive CDMO partner. I am impressed by their technical and scientific capabilities and am even more impressed by the passion and enthusiasm displayed by the team. I look forward to working with current and future clients to bring their large molecule drugs to market.”
Ms. Udoff-McDonald and the Scorpius business development team will be at the BIO International Convention in San Diego on June 3-6. To schedule a meeting, visit https://www.scorpiusbiologics.com/contact-us.
About Scorpius Holdings
Scorpius BioManufacturing Inc. is a wholly owned subsidiary of Scorpius Holdings Inc., an integrated contract development and manufacturing organization (CDMO) focused on rapidly advancing biologic and cell therapy programs to the clinic and beyond. Scorpius offers a broad array of analytical testing, process development, and manufacturing services to pharmaceutical and biotech companies at its state-of-the-art facilities in San Antonio, TX. With an experienced team and new, purpose-built U.S. facilities, Scorpius is dedicated to transparent collaboration and flexible, high-quality biologics biomanufacturing. For more information, please visit https://www.scorpiusbiologics.com.
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David Waldman
+1 919 289 4017
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OpRegen® (RG6501) Phase 1/2a Clinical Study 24-Month Visual Acuity Results Featured at 2024 Retinal Cell & Gene Therapy Innovation Summit
CARLSBAD, Calif., May 06, 2024--(BUSINESS WIRE)--Lineage Cell Therapeutics, Inc. (NYSE American and TASE: LCTX), a clinical-stage biotechnology company developing allogeneic cell therapies for unmet medical needs, today announced that 24 month visual acuity results from patients enrolled in a Phase 1/2a clinical study (ClinicalTrials.gov Identifier: NCT02286089) of RG6501 (OpRegen) in patients with geographic atrophy (GA) secondary to age-related macular degeneration (AMD), were presented at the 2024 Retinal Cell & Gene Therapy Innovation Summit. The meeting was jointly organized by the Foundation Fighting Blindness and the Oregon Health & Science University Casey Eye Institute. The presentation, "OpRegen® Retinal Pigment Epithelium (RPE) Cell Therapy for Patients with Geographic Atrophy (GA): Month 24 Results from the Phase 1/2a Trial," was presented by David Telander, MD, PhD, Retinal Consultants Medical Group, on behalf of Roche and Genentech, a member of the Roche Group.
RG6501 (OpRegen) is a suspension of human allogeneic retinal pigment epithelial (RPE) cells currently in development for the treatment of GA secondary to AMD. OpRegen subretinal delivery has the potential to counteract RPE cell loss in areas of GA lesions by supporting retinal cell health and improving retinal structure and function. It is being developed under an exclusive worldwide collaboration between Lineage, Roche, and Genentech, a member of the Roche Group, and is currently being evaluated in a Phase 2a clinical study in patients with GA secondary to AMD (ClinicalTrials.gov Identifier: NCT05626114).
"The products approved recently for the treatment of GA secondary to AMD have not demonstrated a compelling functional benefit, so there remains a need for treatments that can positively affect patient vision," stated Brian M. Culley, Lineage CEO. "We are encouraged by the apparent durability of visual performance being achieved by patients in this study, notably in the 5 patients who received a thorough coverage of OpRegen cells across the majority of their atrophic areas and who had experienced a cessation or reversal of their areas of atrophy, evidenced by outer retinal structural improvements on optical coherence tomography (OCT). Dry AMD has traditionally been considered to be an irreversible and progressively degenerative disease leading to vision loss. However, these data suggest that OpRegen RPE cells may provide a one-time treatment which could slow or even reverse this damage by way of direct support to the patients’ remaining retinal cells, including those near or within atrophic areas. We look forward to additional, future clinical data updates on the OpRegen program from our partners, Roche and Genentech."
2024 Retinal Cell & Gene Therapy Innovation Summit Highlights
NEWS -- Tokens.com to Release its Financial Results for Q2-2024 on May 9, 2024
TORONTO, May 06, 2024--(BUSINESS WIRE)--Tokens.com Corp. ("Tokens.com" or the "Company") (TSX-V: COIN) (Frankfurt Stock Exchange: 76M) (OTCQB US: SMURF), a technology investment company focused on humanoid robotics and relationship-based AI, is pleased to share that it will release its financial results for the three and six months ended March 31, 2024 ("Q2-2024") on May 9, 2024.
An investor webinar hosted by CEO Andrew Kiguel on Zoom has been scheduled to discuss the Company’s Q2 2024 financial results starting at 4:00 pm ET on May 9th, 2024.
Date: May 9th, 2024
Time: 4:00 p.m. ET
Zoom Webinar Registration:
https://us06web.zoom.us/webinar/register/WN__H9ESWIYQUSUbhOVTir7sQ
To join the webinar, register using the link provided above. Upon registration a Zoom link will be emailed to the registered email address. The webinar will be available via computer, tablet, and smartphone devices. In addition, a dial-in phone number will be provided in the email upon registration. Callers dialing in using a telephone will automatically be placed in a listen only mode. The question period will not be available to dial-in callers.
About Tokens.com
Tokens.com is a technology company focused on building ultra-realistic humanoid robotics and companionship based AI. Tokens.com also owns 15.3% of StoryFire Inc., an inventory of cryptocurrencies and a collection of top ranked crypto related domain names.
Visit https://Tokens.com to learn more.
Keep up-to-date on Tokens.com developments and join our online communities on Twitter, LinkedIn, Facebook, Instagram and YouTube.
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Forward-looking statements are based on the current opinions and expectations of management. All forward-looking information is inherently uncertain and subject to a variety of assumptions, risks and uncertainties, including the speculative nature of cryptocurrencies, as described in more detail in our securities filings available at www.sedarplus.ca. Actual events or results may differ materially from those projected in the forward-looking statements and we caution against placing undue reliance thereon. Important factors that could cause actual results and financial conditions to differ materially from those indicated in the forward-looking statements include, among others: (a) the risk that the closing conditions for completion of the Transaction, including TSXV approval, are not satisfied; (b) risks relating to general economic, market and business conditions; and (c) unforeseen delays in the timelines for any of the transactions or events described in this press release.
We assume no obligation to revise or update these forward-looking statements except as required by applicable law.
This news release does not constitute an offer to sell or a solicitation of an offer to sell any of the securities in the United States. The securities have not been and will not be registered under the United States Securities Act of 1933 (the "US Securities Act") or any states securities laws and may not be offered or sold within the United states or to US Persons (as defined in Regulation S under the US Securities Act) unless registered under the US Securities Act and applicable state securities laws or an exemption from such registration is available.
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Contacts
Tokens.com Corp.
Andrew Kiguel, CEO
Email: mailto://contact@tokens.com
Jennifer Karkula, Head of Communications
Email: mailto://contact@tokens.com
Telephone: 647-578-7490
NEWS -- Tokens.com to Release its Financial Results for Q2-2024 on May 9, 2024
TORONTO, May 06, 2024--(BUSINESS WIRE)--Tokens.com Corp. ("Tokens.com" or the "Company") (TSX-V: COIN) (Frankfurt Stock Exchange: 76M) (OTCQB US: SMURF), a technology investment company focused on humanoid robotics and relationship-based AI, is pleased to share that it will release its financial results for the three and six months ended March 31, 2024 ("Q2-2024") on May 9, 2024.
An investor webinar hosted by CEO Andrew Kiguel on Zoom has been scheduled to discuss the Company’s Q2 2024 financial results starting at 4:00 pm ET on May 9th, 2024.
Date: May 9th, 2024
Time: 4:00 p.m. ET
Zoom Webinar Registration:
https://us06web.zoom.us/webinar/register/WN__H9ESWIYQUSUbhOVTir7sQ
To join the webinar, register using the link provided above. Upon registration a Zoom link will be emailed to the registered email address. The webinar will be available via computer, tablet, and smartphone devices. In addition, a dial-in phone number will be provided in the email upon registration. Callers dialing in using a telephone will automatically be placed in a listen only mode. The question period will not be available to dial-in callers.
About Tokens.com
Tokens.com is a technology company focused on building ultra-realistic humanoid robotics and companionship based AI. Tokens.com also owns 15.3% of StoryFire Inc., an inventory of cryptocurrencies and a collection of top ranked crypto related domain names.
Visit https://Tokens.com to learn more.
Keep up-to-date on Tokens.com developments and join our online communities on Twitter, LinkedIn, Facebook, Instagram and YouTube.
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Forward-looking statements are based on the current opinions and expectations of management. All forward-looking information is inherently uncertain and subject to a variety of assumptions, risks and uncertainties, including the speculative nature of cryptocurrencies, as described in more detail in our securities filings available at www.sedarplus.ca. Actual events or results may differ materially from those projected in the forward-looking statements and we caution against placing undue reliance thereon. Important factors that could cause actual results and financial conditions to differ materially from those indicated in the forward-looking statements include, among others: (a) the risk that the closing conditions for completion of the Transaction, including TSXV approval, are not satisfied; (b) risks relating to general economic, market and business conditions; and (c) unforeseen delays in the timelines for any of the transactions or events described in this press release.
We assume no obligation to revise or update these forward-looking statements except as required by applicable law.
This news release does not constitute an offer to sell or a solicitation of an offer to sell any of the securities in the United States. The securities have not been and will not be registered under the United States Securities Act of 1933 (the "US Securities Act") or any states securities laws and may not be offered or sold within the United states or to US Persons (as defined in Regulation S under the US Securities Act) unless registered under the US Securities Act and applicable state securities laws or an exemption from such registration is available.
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Contacts
Tokens.com Corp.
Andrew Kiguel, CEO
Email: mailto://contact@tokens.com
Jennifer Karkula, Head of Communications
Email: mailto://contact@tokens.com
Telephone: 647-578-7490
NEWS -- Lineage Cell Therapeutics to Report First Quarter 2024 Financial Results and Provide Business Update on May 9, 2024
CARLSBAD, Calif., May 02, 2024--(BUSINESS WIRE)--Lineage Cell Therapeutics, Inc. (NYSE American and TASE: LCTX), a clinical-stage biotechnology company developing allogeneic cell therapies for unmet medical needs, today announced that it will report its first quarter 2024 financial and operating results on Thursday, May 9, 2024, following the close of the U.S. financial markets. Lineage management will also host a conference call and webcast on Thursday, May 9, 2024, at 4:30 p.m. Eastern Time/1:30 p.m. Pacific Time to discuss its first quarter 2024 financial and operating results and to provide a business update.
Interested parties may access the conference call on May 9th, 2024, by dialing (800) 715-9871 from the U.S. and Canada and should request the "Lineage Cell Therapeutics Call". A live webcast of the conference call will be available online in the Investors section of Lineage’s website. A replay of the webcast will be available on Lineage’s website for 30 days and a telephone replay will be available through May 15th, 2024, by dialing (800) 770-2030 from the U.S. and Canada and entering conference ID number 1330332.
About Lineage Cell Therapeutics, Inc.
Lineage Cell Therapeutics is a clinical-stage biotechnology company developing novel or "off-the-shelf," cell therapies to address unmet medical needs. Lineage’s programs are based on its proprietary cell-based technology platform and associated development and manufacturing capabilities. From this platform, Lineage designs, develops, manufactures, and tests specialized human cells with anatomical and physiological functions similar or identical to cells found naturally in the human body. These cells are created by applying directed differentiation protocols to established, well-characterized, and self-renewing pluripotent cell lines. These protocols generate cells with characteristics associated with specific and desired developmental lineages. Cells derived from such lineages are transplanted into patients in an effort to replace or support cells that are absent or dysfunctional due to degenerative disease, aging, or traumatic injury, and to restore or augment the patient's functional activity. Lineage’s neuroscience focused pipeline currently includes: (i) OpRegen, a retinal pigment epithelial cell therapy in Phase 2a development under a worldwide collaboration with Roche and Genentech, a member of the Roche Group, for the treatment of geographic atrophy secondary to age-related macular degeneration; (ii) OPC1, an oligodendrocyte progenitor cell therapy in Phase 1/2a development for the treatment of spinal cord injuries; (iii) ANP1, an auditory neuronal progenitor cell therapy for the potential treatment of auditory neuropathy; (iv) PNC1, a photoreceptor neural cell therapy for the potential treatment of vision loss due to photoreceptor dysfunction or damage; and (v) RND1, a novel hypoimmune induced pluripotent stem cell line being developed in collaboration with Eterna Therapeutics Inc. For more information, please visit https://www.lineagecell.com or follow the company on X/Twitter @LineageCell.
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Contacts
Lineage Cell Therapeutics, Inc. IR
Ioana C. Hone
(mailto://ir@lineagecell.com)
(442) 287-8963
LifeSci Advisors
Daniel Ferry
(mailto://daniel@lifesciadvisors.com)
(617) 430-7576
Russo Partners – Media Relations
Nic Johnson or David Schull
(mailto://Nic.johnson@russopartnersllc.com)
(mailto://David.schull@russopartnersllc.com)
(212) 845-4242
NEWS -- Provectus Biopharmaceuticals Announces Notice of Allowance for U.S. Patent of Oral Administration of Rose Bengal Sodium in Hematology (Leukemia)
KNOXVILLE, TN, May 02, 2024 (GLOBE NEWSWIRE) -- Provectus Biopharmaceuticals, Inc. (“Provectus” or the “Company”) (OTCQB: PVCT) today announced that the United States Patent and Trademark Office has allowed patent application 17/232,393, titled “Halogenated Xanthene Composition and Method for Treating Hematologic Cancers” (formerly “Composition and Method for Oral Treatment of Leukemia”). The application covers the use of Provectus’s pharmaceutical grade rose bengal sodium (“RBS”) active pharmaceutical ingredient for the single agent or combination therapy treatment of pediatric and adult leukemias. Earlier this year, Provectus announced notices of allowance and award for U.S. patents of RBS in virology, pediatric solid tumor cancers, and vaccines.
Innovate Calgary, the innovation company of the University of Calgary in Alberta, Canada, is a co-assignee and Aru Narendran, MD, PhD, Professor of Pediatrics, Oncology, Biochemistry and Molecular Biology and Physiology and Pharmacology at the University’s Cumming School of Medicine is a co-inventor on all four patent awards.
Dominic Rodrigues, President and Vice Chairman of Provectus’s Board of Directors said, “As we remain focused on advancing intratumoral administered cancer immunotherapy PV-10 towards initial drug approval for metastatic pancreatic cancer, our evidence-based confidence in the potential and possibilities of oral administration of rose bengal sodium for the treatment of disease continues to grow.”
About Provectus
Provectus Biopharmaceuticals, Inc. is a clinical-stage biotechnology company developing immunotherapy medicines for different diseases that are based on a class of synthetic small molecule immuno-catalysts called halogenated xanthenes. Provectus’s lead HX molecule is named rose bengal sodium.
Provectus’s medical science platform includes clinical development programs in oncology, dermatology, and ophthalmology; proof-of-concept in vivo development programs in oncology, hematology, full-thickness cutaneous wound healing, and canine cancers; and in vitro discovery programs in infectious diseases, tissue regeneration and repair, and proprietary targets.
Information about the Company’s clinical trials can be found at the National Institutes of Health (NIH) registry, https://ClinicalTrials.gov. For additional information about Provectus, please visit the Company’s website at https://www.provectusbio.com.
FORWARD-LOOKING STATEMENTS: The information in this press release may include “forward-looking statements,” within the meaning of U.S. securities legislation, relating to the business of Provectus and its affiliates, which are based on the opinions and estimates of Company management and are subject to a variety of risks and uncertainties and other factors that could cause actual events or results to differ materially from those projected in the forward-looking statements. Forward-looking statements are often, but not always, identified by the use of words such as “seek,” “anticipate,” “budget,” “plan,” “continue,” “estimate,” “expect,” “forecast,” “may,” “will,” “project,” “predict,” “potential,” “targeting,” “intend,” “could,” “might,” “should,” “believe,” and similar words suggesting future outcomes or statements regarding an outlook.
The safety and efficacy of the agents and/or uses under investigation have not been established. There is no guarantee that the agents will receive health authority approval or become commercially available in any country for the uses being investigated or that such agents as products will achieve any particular revenue levels.
Due to the risks, uncertainties, and assumptions inherent in forward-looking statements, readers should not place undue reliance on these forward-looking statements. The forward-looking statements contained in this press release are made as of the date hereof or as of the date specifically specified herein, and Provectus undertakes no obligation to update or revise any forward-looking statements, whether as a result of new information, future events or otherwise, except in accordance with applicable securities laws. The forward-looking statements are expressly qualified by this cautionary statement.
Risks, uncertainties, and assumptions include those discussed in the Company’s filings with the Securities and Exchange Commission (SEC), including those described in Item 1A of:
The Company’s Annual Report on Form 10-K for the period ended December 31, 2023.
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Contact:
Provectus Biopharmaceuticals, Inc.
Heather Raines, CPA
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NEWS -- StoryFire, a Tokens.com Investment Company, Launches Token
TORONTO, May 01, 2024--(BUSINESS WIRE)--Tokens.com Corp. ("Tokens.com" or the "Company") (TSX-V: COIN) (Frankfurt Stock Exchange: 76M) (OTCQB US: SMURF), a technology investment company, is pleased to announce that StoryFire Inc, 15.3% owned by Tokens.com, has successfully launched its BLAZE cryptocurrency token.
StoryFire successfully launched its BLAZE token on April 25th. The Blaze token is listed and trades on several exchanges including PancakeSwap and MEXC.
The BLAZE token has seen a strong initial response in the market, trading up over 55% from the initial listing price. As part of Tokens.com's sale of Metaverse Group (MVG) and Hulk Labs to StoryFire in March 2024, Tokens.com was provided US$500,000 of BLAZE tokens that hold a current value of approximately US$1.5 million. More information on the BLAZE token can be found here.
"As Tokens.com expands into the AI and robotics sectors, we are pleased to see our legacy investments succeeding. We congratulate our partners at StoryFire on the successful launch of their Blaze token. We support their endeavors and are excited to see the growth happening quickly on our investment in their business," said Andrew Kiguel, CEO of Tokens.com.
About Tokens.com
Tokens.com is a technology company focused on building ultra-realistic humanoid robotics and companionship based AI. Tokens.com also owns 15.3% of StoryFire Inc., an inventory of cryptocurrencies and a collection of top ranked crypto related domain names.
Visit https://Tokens.com to learn more.
Keep up-to-date on Tokens.com developments and join our online communities on Twitter, LinkedIn, Facebook, Instagram and YouTube.
About StoryFire
StoryFire is a private online social entertainment and gaming platform that empowers users to create and engage with immersive narratives. With a rapidly growing user base of 2.5 million, StoryFire offers a vibrant and creative community for storytellers and enthusiasts. StoryFire users create social posts akin to Twitter, gain a following and earn an in-app currency known as Blaze. StoryFire is a privately owned entity.
For more information visit https://storyfire.com/.
Forward-Looking Statements
This news release includes certain forward-looking statements as well as management’s objectives, strategies, beliefs and intentions. Forward looking statements are frequently identified by such words as "may", "will", "shall", "plan", "expect", "anticipate", "estimate", "intend" and similar words referring to future events and results. Forward-looking statements in this news release include statements relating to the expected closing date of the Transaction and the projected impact of the acquisition of Simulacra on the Company’s business, financial conditions and results.
Forward-looking statements are based on the current opinions and expectations of management. All forward-looking information is inherently uncertain and subject to a variety of assumptions, risks and uncertainties, including the speculative nature of cryptocurrencies, as described in more detail in our securities filings available at www.sedarplus.ca. Actual events or results may differ materially from those projected in the forward-looking statements and we caution against placing undue reliance thereon. Important factors that could cause actual results and financial conditions to differ materially from those indicated in the forward-looking statements include, among others: (a) the risk that the closing conditions for completion of the Transaction, including TSXV approval, are not satisfied; (b) risks relating to general economic, market and business conditions; and (c) unforeseen delays in the timelines for any of the transactions or events described in this press release.
We assume no obligation to revise or update these forward-looking statements except as required by applicable law.
This news release does not constitute an offer to sell or a solicitation of an offer to sell any of the securities in the United States. The securities have not been and will not be registered under the United States Securities Act of 1933 (the "US Securities Act") or any states securities laws and may not be offered or sold within the United states or to US Persons (as defined in Regulation S under the US Securities Act) unless registered under the US Securities Act and applicable state securities laws or an exemption from such registration is available.
Neither TSXV nor its Regulation Services Provider accepts responsibility for the adequacy or accuracy of this release.
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Contacts
Tokens.com Corp.
Andrew Kiguel, CEO
Email: mailto://contact@tokens.com
Jennifer Karkula, Head of Communications
Email: mailto://contact@tokens.com
Telephone: 647-578-7490
NEWS -- StoryFire, a Tokens.com Investment Company, Launches Token
TORONTO, May 01, 2024--(BUSINESS WIRE)--Tokens.com Corp. ("Tokens.com" or the "Company") (TSX-V: COIN) (Frankfurt Stock Exchange: 76M) (OTCQB US: SMURF), a technology investment company, is pleased to announce that StoryFire Inc, 15.3% owned by Tokens.com, has successfully launched its BLAZE cryptocurrency token.
StoryFire successfully launched its BLAZE token on April 25th. The Blaze token is listed and trades on several exchanges including PancakeSwap and MEXC.
The BLAZE token has seen a strong initial response in the market, trading up over 55% from the initial listing price. As part of Tokens.com's sale of Metaverse Group (MVG) and Hulk Labs to StoryFire in March 2024, Tokens.com was provided US$500,000 of BLAZE tokens that hold a current value of approximately US$1.5 million. More information on the BLAZE token can be found here.
"As Tokens.com expands into the AI and robotics sectors, we are pleased to see our legacy investments succeeding. We congratulate our partners at StoryFire on the successful launch of their Blaze token. We support their endeavors and are excited to see the growth happening quickly on our investment in their business," said Andrew Kiguel, CEO of Tokens.com.
About Tokens.com
Tokens.com is a technology company focused on building ultra-realistic humanoid robotics and companionship based AI. Tokens.com also owns 15.3% of StoryFire Inc., an inventory of cryptocurrencies and a collection of top ranked crypto related domain names.
Visit https://Tokens.com to learn more.
Keep up-to-date on Tokens.com developments and join our online communities on Twitter, LinkedIn, Facebook, Instagram and YouTube.
About StoryFire
StoryFire is a private online social entertainment and gaming platform that empowers users to create and engage with immersive narratives. With a rapidly growing user base of 2.5 million, StoryFire offers a vibrant and creative community for storytellers and enthusiasts. StoryFire users create social posts akin to Twitter, gain a following and earn an in-app currency known as Blaze. StoryFire is a privately owned entity.
For more information visit https://storyfire.com/.
Forward-Looking Statements
This news release includes certain forward-looking statements as well as management’s objectives, strategies, beliefs and intentions. Forward looking statements are frequently identified by such words as "may", "will", "shall", "plan", "expect", "anticipate", "estimate", "intend" and similar words referring to future events and results. Forward-looking statements in this news release include statements relating to the expected closing date of the Transaction and the projected impact of the acquisition of Simulacra on the Company’s business, financial conditions and results.
Forward-looking statements are based on the current opinions and expectations of management. All forward-looking information is inherently uncertain and subject to a variety of assumptions, risks and uncertainties, including the speculative nature of cryptocurrencies, as described in more detail in our securities filings available at www.sedarplus.ca. Actual events or results may differ materially from those projected in the forward-looking statements and we caution against placing undue reliance thereon. Important factors that could cause actual results and financial conditions to differ materially from those indicated in the forward-looking statements include, among others: (a) the risk that the closing conditions for completion of the Transaction, including TSXV approval, are not satisfied; (b) risks relating to general economic, market and business conditions; and (c) unforeseen delays in the timelines for any of the transactions or events described in this press release.
We assume no obligation to revise or update these forward-looking statements except as required by applicable law.
This news release does not constitute an offer to sell or a solicitation of an offer to sell any of the securities in the United States. The securities have not been and will not be registered under the United States Securities Act of 1933 (the "US Securities Act") or any states securities laws and may not be offered or sold within the United states or to US Persons (as defined in Regulation S under the US Securities Act) unless registered under the US Securities Act and applicable state securities laws or an exemption from such registration is available.
Neither TSXV nor its Regulation Services Provider accepts responsibility for the adequacy or accuracy of this release.
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Contacts
Tokens.com Corp.
Andrew Kiguel, CEO
Email: mailto://contact@tokens.com
Jennifer Karkula, Head of Communications
Email: mailto://contact@tokens.com
Telephone: 647-578-7490
NEWS -- Oncolytics Biotech® to Host Conference Call to Discuss First Quarter Financial Results and Recent Operational Highlights
CNW Group
Conference call and webcast to take place on Thursday, May 9, 2024, at 4:30 p.m. ET
SAN DIEGO and CALGARY, AB, April 30, 2024 /CNW/ -- Oncolytics Biotech® Inc. (NASDAQ: ONCY) (TSX: ONC), a leading clinical-stage company specializing in immunotherapy for oncology, today announced that it will host a conference call and webcast on Thursday, May 9, 2024, at 4:30 p.m. ET to discuss a corporate update and financial results for the first quarter 2024.
Conference Call & Webcast
Date: Thursday, May 9, 2024
Time: 4:30 p.m. ET
Dial In – North American Toll-Free: (800) 836-8184
Dial In – International: (289) 819-1350
RapidConnect: to join the conference call without operator assistance, please click here
Conference ID (if needed): 77797
Webcast: please click here
A webcast of the call will also be available on the Investor Relations page of Oncolytics' website, available by clicking here, and will be archived for three months. A dial-in replay will be available for one week and can be accessed by dialing (888) 660-6345 (North America) or (289) 819-1450 (International) and using replay code: 77797#.
About Oncolytics Biotech Inc.
Oncolytics is a clinical-stage biotechnology company developing pelareorep, an intravenously delivered immunotherapeutic agent. Pelareorep has demonstrated promising results in two randomized Phase 2 studies in metastatic breast cancer and Phase 1 and 2 studies in pancreatic cancer. It acts by inducing anti-cancer immune responses and promotes an inflamed tumor phenotype -- turning "cold" tumors "hot" -- through innate and adaptive immune responses to treat a variety of cancers.
Pelareorep has demonstrated synergies with multiple approved oncology treatments. Oncolytics is currently conducting and planning combination clinical trials with pelareorep in solid and hematological malignancies as it advances towards registrational studies in metastatic breast cancer and pancreatic cancer, both of which have received Fast Track designation from the FDA. For further information, please visit: https://www.oncolyticsbiotech.com or follow the company on social media on LinkedIn and on X @oncolytics.
Company Contact
Jon Patton
Director of IR & Communication
mailto://jpatton@oncolytics.ca
Investor Relations for Oncolytics
Timothy McCarthy
LifeSci Advisors
+1-917-679-9282
mailto://tim@lifesciadvisors.com
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NEWS -- Lineage Announces Changes to Board of Directors
CARLSBAD, Calif., April 29, 2024 -- (BUSINESS WIRE) -- Lineage Cell Therapeutics, Inc. (NYSE American and TASE: LCTX) is saddened to report the passing of its long-serving Chairman of the Board of Directors, Mr. Alfred D. Kingsley, and offers its deepest condolences to Mr. Kingsley’s family for their loss. Mr. Kingsley served as Chairman of the Company’s Board of Directors since July 2009, and was a significant contributor in the evolution of the Company into a clinical-stage biotechnology company developing allogeneic cell therapies for unmet medical needs.
Effective as of April 27, 2024, Michael H. Mulroy, J.D., has been appointed by the Board of Directors to serve as the Chairman of the Board of Directors.
"We are incredibly saddened by Al’s passing and offer our thoughts, prayers, and support to the entire Kingsley family during this difficult time," stated Michael H. Mulroy. "Al was exceptionally committed to Lineage and its shareholders, and brought great innovation, leadership, and dedication to others to his work. Al was not only a key contributor to the company from the beginning, but also set an example for all of us through his generosity to the community. It has been a privilege to serve alongside him on the Board and we look forward to continuing to build upon his legacy."
Mr. Mulroy’s background includes experience as a biotech and biopharma corporate executive, and as a corporate attorney and investment banker. He has served as a member of the Board of Directors since 2014 and serves as Chair of the Compensation Committee and as a member of the Audit Committee and the Financial Strategy Committee. Mr. Mulroy brings extensive expertise across a number of operational and functional areas, including corporate finance and development, and clinical and strategic operations. He previously served as Chief Executive Officer and a member of the board of directors of Asterias Biotherapeutics, Inc. Prior to joining Asterias, Mr. Mulroy served as a Senior Advisor to CamberView Partners, LLC (now part of PJT Partners Inc.), which assists companies in connection with investor engagement and complex corporate governance issues. Prior to its sale in 2014, Mr. Mulroy served as Executive Vice President, Strategic Affairs and General Counsel of Questcor Pharmaceuticals, Inc. (QCOR), where he also previously served as Chief Financial Officer. Mr. Mulroy earned his J.D. degree from the University of California, Los Angeles and his B.A. degree in economics from the University of Chicago.
About Lineage Cell Therapeutics, Inc.
Lineage Cell Therapeutics is a clinical-stage biotechnology company developing novel or "off-the-shelf," cell therapies to address unmet medical needs. Lineage’s programs are based on its proprietary cell-based technology platform and associated development and manufacturing capabilities. From this platform, Lineage designs, develops, manufactures, and tests specialized human cells with anatomical and physiological functions similar or identical to cells found naturally in the human body. These cells are created by applying directed differentiation protocols to established, well-characterized, and self-renewing pluripotent cell lines. These protocols generate cells with characteristics associated with specific and desired developmental lineages. Cells derived from such lineages are transplanted into patients in an effort to replace or support cells that are absent or dysfunctional due to degenerative disease, aging, or traumatic injury, and to restore or augment the patient's functional activity. Lineage’s neuroscience focused pipeline currently includes: (i) OpRegen, a retinal pigment epithelial cell therapy in Phase 2a development under a worldwide collaboration with Roche and Genentech, a member of the Roche Group, for the treatment of geographic atrophy secondary to age-related macular degeneration; (ii) OPC1, an oligodendrocyte progenitor cell therapy in Phase 1/2a development for the treatment of spinal cord injuries; (iii) ANP1, an auditory neuronal progenitor cell therapy for the potential treatment of auditory neuropathy; (iv) PNC1, a photoreceptor neural cell therapy for the potential treatment of vision loss due to photoreceptor dysfunction or damage; and (v) RND1, a novel hypoimmune induced pluripotent stem cell line being developed in collaboration with Eterna Therapeutics Inc. For more information, please visit https://www.lineagecell.com or follow the company on X/Twitter @LineageCell.
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Contacts
Lineage Cell Therapeutics, Inc. IR
Ioana C. Hone
(mailto://ir@lineagecell.com)
(442) 287-8963
LifeSci Advisors
Daniel Ferry
(mailto://daniel@lifesciadvisors.com)
(617) 430-7576
Russo Partners – Media Relations
Nic Johnson or David Schull
(mailto://Nic.johnson@russopartnersllc.com)
(mailto://David.schull@russopartnersllc.com)
(212) 845-4242