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Sexton Biotechnologies | June 11, 2020

Sexton Biotechnologies has announced a new collaboration with BioSpherix Medical. As a tool and technologies partners of the Cell and Gene industry, Sexton and BioSpherix both recognize the need for cost-effective and flexible automation solutions during cell and gene therapy process development. While some upstream bioprocesses have been successfully automated, the final steps of downstream bioprocess, namely Fill-Finish, are often done manually with associated risks of contamination and user e...

VHL Alliance | April 22, 2020

New research shows patients with von Hippel-Lindau (VHL) disease, a genetic oncological disorder, are experiencing delay and cancellation of important appointments and even surgery due to the COVID-19 public health crisis. For many people with rare diseases, these effects may be life-changing, particularly for otherwise young and healthy patients who may face irreversible damage as a result of delayed treatment. VHL, or von Hippel-Lindau disease, is a genetic disorder characterized by tumors in ...

Diverse Biotech | May 04, 2020

Diverse Biotech, Inc. www.diversebiotech.com has announced the U.S. Food & Drug Administration (FDA) has granted an orphan-drug designation request for one of its investigational new therapies for treatment of newly diagnosed glioblastoma, in conjunction with standard treatment, following adjuvant combined chemo-radiation. Orphan designation qualifies the sponsor of the drug for various development incentives of the ODA, (Orphan Drug Act) including tax credits for qualified clinical te...

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Outcomes4Me | October 12, 2021

Outcomes4Me Inc., developer of a leading free mobile app and platform to navigate cancer treatment and care, today announced that it has partnered with Invitae Corporation (NYSE: NVTA), a leading medical genetics company, to expand education and access to genetic testing to breast cancer patients and survivors. The collaboration leverages the strengths of Invitae, which supplies clinical grade genetic testing, and Outcomes4Me’s 360-degree, validated and evidence-based cancer support and tr...