New data confirming that Gilead Sciences Inc.’s Hepcludex (bulevirtide) effectively cures hepatitis delta virus (hepatitis D), one of the most severe viral infections of the liver, and favorable phase III results from Madrigal Pharmaceuticals Inc.’s nonalcoholic steatohepatitis (NASH) contender were among the highest-profile scientific announcements at the International Liver Congress (ILC) 2022.
Research led by the University of Texas Southwestern Medical Center reveals a protein signature that can reliably predict whether patients with nonalcoholic fatty liver disease (NAFLD) are likely to develop hepatocellular carcinoma, the most common form of liver cancer.
Investors ate up the opportunity to be part of Gemelli Biotech Corp.’s series A funding round, which raised $19 million to support the company’s growth and expand access to its diagnostic tests for gastrointestinal (GI) diseases. Blue Ox Healthcare Partners led the round with founding investor Cedars-Sinai and support from Carolina Angel Network, Cerracap Ventures and several family offices.