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BioWorld

Oct. 20, 2015

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Fixed star Prevnar high-bar pace car: Genocea phase IIa pneumonia vaccine data dim hopes

Once viewed as a potential blockbuster destined to face off against Pfizer Inc.’s Prevnar 13, Genocea Biosciences Inc.’s pneumococcus vaccine, GEN-004, fizzled in top-line data from a phase IIa trial, performing better than placebo but not well enough to hit statistical significance. Read More

Even in down market, the drumbeat for dollars continues

The 2015 BIO Investor Forum opens this morning at the Parc 55 San Francisco – a new venue that boasts “breathtaking views of Union Square, Twin Peaks and the Bay from every room and suite,” according to the Biotechnology Industry Organization (BIO). Read More

Supreme Court is the next step in biosimilars patent dance

The biosimilars patent dance is twirling toward the Supreme Court, but the justices are likely to sit out Amgen Inc. v. Sandoz Inc. – or ask the solicitor general to cut in first. Read More

The ‘eyes’ do not have it: Shire gets CRL on dry eye drug

DUBLIN – Shire plc is betting that the outcome of a phase III trial of its dry eye treatment lifitegrast will be enough to get the drug over the line, following a complete response letter (CRL) issued by the FDA. Read More

Endogenous neurogenesis enables recovery after spinal cord injury

HONG KONG – A new Chinese study showing that enhancement of the natural generation of new neurons using a biodegradable material that allows the gradual release of a neurotrophic agent could represent a novel strategy for treating spinal cord injuries (SCI). Clinical trials of the approach may be imminent. Read More

Colombia faces regulatory issues to take advantage of biodiversity for biotech

RIO DE JANEIRO, Brazil – A series of regulatory challenges across Latin America are hindering the development of biotech projects in a region many see as being fertile with potential. Read More

China’s Beigene plans $100M Nasdaq debut

SHANGHAI – Clinical-stage immuno-oncology company, Beigene Co. Ltd., of Beijing, has announced its intention to raise $100 million on Nasdaq. Read More

Hutchison eyes U.S. market to speed clinical program

HONG KONG – Another China-based company has filed for a $100 million IPO on Nasdaq, testing what has been a friendly environment for biotech. Hutchison China Meditech Ltd. hasn’t decided on the timeline of the listing, nor the number and price of shares. Read More

Other news to note

Delmar Pharmaceuticals Inc., of Vancouver, British Columbia, presented preclinical data at the American Association for Cancer Research Advances in Ovarian Cancer Research: Exploiting Vulnerabilities Conference in Orlando, Fla., demonstrating the potential of its lead product candidate, VAL-083, (dianhydrogalactitol) as a treatment for ovarian cancer. Read More

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Financings

Naia Ltd., of Richmond, Calif., said it raised $5.3 million in a series A financing led by existing investor and strategic partner, Pharco Pharmaceuticals, of Alexandria, Egypt. Read More

In the clinic

strong>Cerulean Pharma Inc., of Cambridge, Mass., said the first patient has been dosed in a trial exploring a dose-intensive schedule for its lead nanoparticle-drug conjugate, CRLX101, in patients with advanced solid tumor malignancies. Read More

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