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From Germany: Most ADCs use microtubule inhibitors or DNA-damaging agents as their payload. Heidelberg Pharma believes a greater diversity is needed and has a unique amanitin payload for its programs
CEO Dongzhou Jeffery Liu describes the science behind amanitin (it is based on natural poisons, which occur in the death cap mushroom) and discusses Heidelberg Pharma's lead program, a BCMA antibody-drug conjugate, and earlier stage ones targeting CD37 and PSMA. Plus, partnerships with Takeda and Huadong Medicine.
Apr 30


From Germany: The Head of Research at BioMed X, which was founded in Heidelberg but now does science around the globe, highlights a few key research projects
Thomas Rückle highlights projects focused on neutrophils and multispecifics in oncology, a women's health initiative with the Gates Foundation, and an AI based project being done in partnership with the government of Barbados and with the support of the European Union.
Apr 29


CorTec Neuro's brain-computer interface is designed to both stimulate the brain of those recovering from stroke and do thought based computer control. A patient in Seattle used his mind to play Pong
CTO Martin Schüttler demonstrates where the device is implanted in the brain, which is different than other companies in this field, and how it is intended to work. Three patients have now tested the system at Harborview Medical Center in Seattle.
Apr 29


From Germany: HepaRegeniX hits a kinase that was discovered at the University of Tübingen to regenerate healthy liver cells when inhibited. They already have phase 1b data in hand from the Mayo Clinic
CEO Elias Paptheodorou walks us through the data and descirbes how this has already been tested (for safety) in five cancer patients who had small portions of their liver resected. The next step is to test it in patients with major resections, and also a randomized phase 2a, both of which the company already has the cash to fund.
Apr 27


From Germany: U.S. listed Immatics was founded in Tubingen and is based on foundational work on PRAME that was done here. A pivotal analysis is scheduled to be triggered this year
Co-Founder & CEO Harpreet Singh walks us through the science of PRAME, which happened here at the University of Tubingen and led to the work the company does today. A pivotal trial for a cell therapy in melanoma will trigger an analysis this year, and Immatics also has bispecific programs and a second generation cell therapy under development.
Apr 27


Unnatural Products has built its expertise in developing macrocyclic peptides. It had already landed four major partnerships before raising its series B in March
Co-Founder & CEO Cameron Pye walks us through the science of macrocyclic peptides, and discusses the for partnerships (BridgeBio, argenx, Merck, and Novartis). The company raised a $45M series B in March.
Apr 23


Replimune's Chairman discusses FDA's polarizing decision to not approve the company's melanoma treatment after a new review. He says they have filed a FOIA request to learn more about FDA's process
Philip Astley-Sparke describes the timeline of development of this oncolytic immunotherapy, his impression of FDA's review process and decisions around it, and the status of where the treatment stands today.
Apr 22


Invivyd develops monoclonal antibodies to prevent or treat infectious diseases. This approach could be useful in tamping down the measles outbreaks that have been occurring due to under-vaccination
CSO Robert Allen describes Invivyd's approach and why antibodies can be a good approach, especially as it relates to being resistant to viral evolution. He walks us through the science and some potential use cases. Chapters His career - 0:00 A monoclonal approach - 1:50 Measles - 7:28 The science behind Invivyd - 11:10 Pandemic preparedness - 19:24 Advice to students - 20:50
Apr 22


Bay Area based Epia Neuro exited stealth earlier this month with the goal of developing a device implanted in the skull that could act as an interface to a glove to helps stroke survivors regain grip
Co-Founder & CEO Michel Maharbiz describes the idea behind this brain-computer interface (BCI), which is not yet in human trials. While cautioning that much work and learning lies ahead, he sees the possibility that such a system could also improve a patient's rehab and might potentially have further uses in diseases of cognitive decline.
Apr 21


10x Genomics today is announcing Atera, its new in situ spatial transcriptomics platform
Co-Founder and CEO Serge Saxonov walks us through the platform, which can process up to 800 whole-transcriptome samples per year (1 cm² each) on a single instrument, scaling to thousands of samples per year for targeted assays, and has single-cell level sensitivity.
Apr 18


Raymond James Biotech Innovation Symposium: Korro Bio CEO Ram Aiyar discusses how the company has chosen new RNA editing programs to move forward with this year
After experiencing a setback last year with Korro's LNP delivered alpha-1 antitrypsin deficiency program, he describes learnings from that experience and how Korro has new momentum with a galNAc delivered approach targeting urea cycle disorders, hepatic encephalopathy, and new alpha-1 program. The company recently closed a $85 private placement. Coverage brought to you by
Apr 14


Raymond James Biotech Innovation Symposium: Dyne's CEO John Cox shares an overview of the company's recent landmark DMD data
He describes both the biomarker and functional benefits seen in the December data for the company's next-generation exon 51 skipping therapy. Coverage brought to you by
Apr 14


Raymond James Biotech Innovation Summit: Checking in with Vera's Founder & CEO Marshall Fordyce ahead of the July 7 FDA decision date for the APRIL & BAFF targeting IgAN treatment Atacicept
He reminds us of the unmet need for this type of therapy and discusses the planning that Vera has been doing ahead of the decision date. Coverage brought to you by
Apr 14


Raymond James Biotech Innovation Symposium: Akebia's CEO John Butler shares an update on the launch of Vafseo and discusses two of the company's pipeline programs
He describes physician, patient, and payor feedback from this closely watched launch. Plus, praliciguat, and why Akebia bought a targeted complement inhibitor from Q32 Bio. Coverage brought to you by
Apr 14


Raymond James Biotech Innovation Symposium: Wave Life Sciences CEO Paul Bolno discusses the recent INHBE data and previews alpha-1 antitrypsin deficiency data being presented next month
He discusses the INHBE data and the market reaction to it, which he believes is due to misconceptions about the patient population, and the next steps for this program. Plus, an AATD presentation that will happen next month at American Thoracic Society. Coverage brought to you by
Apr 14


Raymond James Biotech Innovation Symposium: Tectonic Therapeutic develops biologics against GPCR targets - and is making headway on an unmet need for pulmonary hypertension in heart failure patients
CEO Alise Reicin walks us through recent data and guides for what is next in this patient population. Plus, an upcoming healthily volunteer readout for a HHT program and how it might translate to patients in future trials. Coverage brought to you by
Apr 14


Raymond James Biotech Innovation Symposium: Eupraxia has a novel extended release platform - with data already out and more on the way later this year, Eosinophilic Esophagitis has been a good PoC
CEO James Helliwell describes Euprexia's platform and how it differs from other extended release technologies. Plus, Eosinophilic Esophagitis, and how the company thinks about other uses. Coverage brought to you by
Apr 14


Raymond James Biotech Innovation Symposium: Septerna is developing oral small molecules that target GPCRs, it now has two programs in the clinic
Co-Founder and CEO Jeffrey Finer describes how Septerna is able to screen for GPCR targets in ways that have not previously been possible. Plus, an overview of programs targeting MRGPRX2, PTH1R, and a collaboration with Novo on obesity. Coverage brought to you by
Apr 14


Harbinger Health is announcing its emphasis on a new category of cancer screening tests today, RESOLVE, that are meant to be used upon the suspicion of cancer symptoms to speed diagnosis and treatment
CEO Ajit Singh describes the idea behind the new products, and highlights that $100M has been raised to fund the development of them.
Apr 14


Spyre Therapeutics announced today that SPY001, an extended half-life α4β7, showed a 40% clinical remission rate at 12 weeks in moderate-to-severe UC
CEO Cameron Turtle walks us through the data, shares his opinion on its translatability to part B of the current study, and tells us what else is ahead for Spyre.
Apr 13






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