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BCLI: Initiation - Potential 10x Return on Successful Phase 3b. Promising Post Hoc and Biomarker Analysis Underpins Our NurOwn® Clinical Effectiveness Expectation
Prnewswire· 2024-06-14 16:01
FROM ACF EQUITY RESEARCH HEALTHCARE TEAMNASDAQ: BCLIREAD ACF EQUITY RESEARCH'S INITIATION NOTE HERE READ ACF EQUITY RESEARCH'S RELATED THEMATIC RESEARCH NOTE ON REGENERATIVE MEDICINE – NEURODEGENERATIVE DISEASE STEM CELLS & ALS/MND/LOU GEHRIG'S HERELONDON, June 14, 2024 /PRNewswire/ -- INITIATION NOTE: BrainStorm Cell Therapeutics Inc. (Nasdaq: BCLI) is focused on developing autologous mesenchymal stem cell (MSC) therapies for the treatment of neurodegenerative diseases (NDDs) – BCLI's primary target is the ...
BrainStorm Cell Therapeutics to Present New Biomarker Data Suggesting ALS Patients May Benefit From Longer-Term Treatment with NurOwn
prnewswire.com· 2024-05-20 10:00
Core Insights - BrainStorm Cell Therapeutics Inc. will present new biomarker data at the Annual ALS Drug Development Summit, indicating that ALS patients may benefit from longer-term treatment with debamestrocel (NurOwn®) [1][2] - The data suggests a consistent reduction in neurofilament light (NfL) levels among participants treated with NurOwn, indicating potential benefits from extended treatment [2][3] Company Overview - BrainStorm Cell Therapeutics Inc. specializes in developing adult stem cell therapeutics for neurodegenerative diseases, particularly ALS [6][8] - The NurOwn® technology platform utilizes autologous MSC-NTF cells, which are designed to secrete neurotrophic factors targeting neurodegenerative diseases [6][8] Clinical Trial Insights - The Phase 3 NurOwn trial included an Expanded Access Program (EAP) where participants received a total of 6 doses of NurOwn over two 28-week periods [3] - Participants treated with NurOwn showed an 11% decline in NfL from baseline during the Phase 3 trial, while those on placebo maintained similar NfL levels [3] - In the EAP, participants randomized to NurOwn experienced a 4% decrease in NfL in Phase 3, followed by a 27% and 36% decrease at the end of Period 1 and Period 2, respectively [3] Future Directions - BrainStorm aims to confirm the findings from the EAP in the planned Phase 3b trial of NurOwn [3][7] - The company is actively engaging with the ALS community and regulatory bodies to further its research and development efforts [5][8]
Brainstorm Cell Therapeutics(BCLI) - 2024 Q1 - Quarterly Report
2024-05-14 21:00
Table of Contents UNITED STATES SECURITIES AND EXCHANGE COMMISSION Washington, D.C. 20549 FORM 10-Q (Mark One) ☒ QUARTERLY REPORT PURSUANT TO SECTION 13 OR 15(d) OF THE SECURITIES EXCHANGE ACT OF 1934 For the quarterly period ended March 31, 2024. or ☐ TRANSITION REPORT PURSUANT TO SECTION 13 OR 15(d) OF THE SECURITIES EXCHANGE ACT OF 1934 For the transition period from _____________ to _____________ Commission File Number 001-36641 BRAINSTORM CELL THERAPEUTICS INC. (Exact name of registrant as specified in ...
BrainStorm Cell Therapeutics Announces Management Changes as Company Plans Registrational Phase 3b Trial of NurOwn
Prnewswire· 2024-04-16 22:30
Core Points - BrainStorm Cell Therapeutics Inc. announced the promotion of Dr. Bob Dagher to Executive Vice President and Chief Medical Officer, while Dr. Stacy Lindborg steps down as Co-CEO to join the Board of Directors [1][2] - The management changes are strategic as the company prepares for a registrational Phase 3b trial for NurOwn®, its investigational cell therapy for amyotrophic lateral sclerosis (ALS) [1][2] - Dr. Dagher has over 20 years of experience in clinical research and development, previously serving as Chief Medical Officer at Enveric Biosciences and holding leadership roles at GSK, Sanofi/Genzyme, and LabCorp/Covance [2][3] Company Overview - BrainStorm Cell Therapeutics is a developer of autologous adult stem cell therapeutics for neurodegenerative diseases, specifically focusing on ALS [4] - The company holds rights to the NurOwn® technology platform, which has received Orphan Drug designation from the FDA and EMA for ALS treatment [4] - BrainStorm has completed a Phase 3 trial for ALS, supported by grants from the California Institute for Regenerative Medicine and the ALS Association [4][5]
BrainStorm Cell Therapeutics Regains Compliance with NASDAQ Minimum Market Value Rule
Prnewswire· 2024-04-11 10:00
NEW YORK, April 11, 2024 /PRNewswire/ -- BrainStorm Cell Therapeutics Inc. (NASDAQ: BCLI, "the Company"), a leading developer of cellular therapies for neurodegenerative diseases, today announced that it received a notification letter (the "Notification Letter on Compliance") on April 10, 2024 from the Listing Qualifications Department of The Nasdaq Stock Market ("Nasdaq"), indicating that the Company has regained compliance with the minimum market value of listed securities requirement set forth under Nasd ...
BrainStorm Cell Therapeutics Announces Peer-reviewed Publication of Biomarker Data from NurOwn's® Phase 3 Clinical Trial in ALS
Prnewswire· 2024-04-10 10:00
NurOwn treatment resulted in a positive impact on important CSF biomarkers relevant to ALS compared to placebo.Significant changes in multiple ALS disease pathways support NurOwn's mechanism of action and complement clinical effects observed in ALS. NEW YORK, April 10, 2024 /PRNewswire/ -- BrainStorm Cell Therapeutics Inc. (NASDAQ: BCLI), a leading developer of cellular therapies for neurodegenerative diseases, today announced the peer-reviewed publication of Phase 3 biomarker data in Muscle and Nerve. The ...
BrainStorm Cell Therapeutics Announces Agreement with FDA on a Special Protocol Assessment (SPA) for Phase 3b Trial in ALS
Prnewswire· 2024-04-09 10:00
Conference call and webcast at 8:00 a.m. Eastern Time today NEW YORK, April 9, 2024 /PRNewswire/ -- BrainStorm Cell Therapeutics Inc. (NASDAQ: BCLI), a leading developer of adult stem cell therapeutics for neurodegenerative diseases, today announced that it received written agreement from the U.S. Food and Drug Administration (FDA), under a Special Protocol Assessment (SPA), on the design for a Phase 3b trial of NurOwn® in amyotrophic lateral sclerosis (ALS). The SPA agreement with the FDA validates the cl ...
BrainStorm Cell Therapeutics to Provide Update on NurOwn Program
Prnewswire· 2024-04-08 10:00
Core Viewpoint - BrainStorm Cell Therapeutics Inc. is set to provide an update on its NurOwn® program during a conference call scheduled for April 9, 2024, at 8:00 AM Eastern Time, aimed at informing shareholders and the investment community about recent developments [1]. Group 1: Company Overview - BrainStorm Cell Therapeutics Inc. specializes in developing innovative autologous adult stem cell therapies for neurodegenerative diseases [2]. - The company holds exclusive rights to the NurOwn® technology platform, which produces autologous MSC-NTF cells, and has received Orphan Drug designation from both the U.S. FDA and the European Medicines Agency for treating amyotrophic lateral sclerosis (ALS) [2]. - BrainStorm has completed a Phase 3 pivotal trial for ALS, which investigated the safety and efficacy of repeat-administration of autologous MSC-NTF cells, supported by a grant from the California Institute for Regenerative Medicine [2]. Group 2: Upcoming Events - The conference call will feature presentations from key executives, including the President and CEO, Co-CEO, and Chief Development Officer, followed by a Q&A session with the investment community [1]. - Participants can join the call via a provided link or by dialing specific toll-free and international numbers [1]. Group 3: Additional Information - A replay of the conference call will be available until April 24, 2024, allowing interested parties to listen to the discussion at a later time [1][2].
Brainstorm Cell Therapeutics(BCLI) - 2023 Q4 - Annual Report
2024-04-01 13:16
Table of Contents IdentificationNo.) UNITED STATES SECURITIES AND EXCHANGE COMMISSION WASHINGTON, D.C. 20549 FORM 10-K ⌧ ANNUAL REPORT UNDER SECTION 13 OR 15(D) OF THE SECURITIES EXCHANGE ACT OF 1934 FOR THE FISCAL YEAR ENDED DECEMBER 31, 2023 ☐ TRANSITION REPORT UNDER SECTION 13 OR 15(D) OF THE SECURITIES EXCHANGE ACT OF 1934 FOR THE TRANSITION PERIOD FROM __________ TO __________ COMMISSION FILE NUMBER 001-36641 BRAINSTORM CELL THERAPEUTICS INC. (Exact Name of Registrant as specified in its charter) Delaw ...
Brainstorm Cell Therapeutics(BCLI) - 2023 Q4 - Annual Results
2024-04-01 12:15
[Corporate Update and Strategic Outlook](index=1&type=section&id=Corporate%20Update%20and%20Strategic%20Outlook) BrainStorm's primary focus for 2024 is advancing a confirmatory Phase 3b trial for its ALS treatment, NurOwn - The company's **main priority** for 2024 is to initiate a **confirmatory Phase 3b trial** for NurOwn to support a new Biologics License Application (BLA)[2](index=2&type=chunk) - BrainStorm is seeking a **Special Protocol Assessment (SPA) agreement** with the FDA to ensure alignment on the study design, which is believed to substantially de-risk the regulatory process[2](index=2&type=chunk) [Clinical and Regulatory Highlights](index=1&type=section&id=Clinical%20and%20Regulatory%20Highlights) In early 2024, BrainStorm submitted a Special Protocol Assessment (SPA) request to the FDA for its planned Phase 3b study of NurOwn - Submitted a **Special Protocol Assessment (SPA) request** to the FDA in February 2024 for a **Phase 3b study** of NurOwn, with a response expected soon after the 45-day review cycle[3](index=3&type=chunk) - The proposed **Phase 3b trial** is a two-part, multicenter study designed to assess NurOwn's efficacy and safety in ALS participants earlier in their disease progression[3](index=3&type=chunk) - In October 2023, the company **withdrew its Biologics License Application (BLA)** for NurOwn without prejudice, following an FDA Advisory Committee vote that it did not demonstrate substantial evidence of effectiveness[4](index=4&type=chunk) [Corporate Highlights](index=2&type=section&id=Corporate%20Highlights) In October 2023, BrainStorm executed a strategic realignment to prioritize the development of NurOwn for ALS - Announced a **strategic realignment** in October 2023 to accelerate the development of NurOwn for ALS treatment[5](index=5&type=chunk) - The company streamlined clean room operations and implemented a **targeted headcount reduction of about 30%** to refocus resources[5](index=5&type=chunk) [Financial Performance for Fiscal Year 2023](index=2&type=section&id=Financial%20Performance%20for%20Fiscal%20Year%202023) For the full year 2023, BrainStorm reported a net loss of $17.2 million, a reduction from the $24.3 million net loss in 2022 [Key Financial Results Summary](index=2&type=section&id=Key%20Financial%20Results%20Summary) BrainStorm's net loss per share improved to $0.40 in 2023 from $0.66 in 2022, supported by decreased R&D expenses and stable G&A expenses Key Financial Results | Metric | 2023 | 2022 | | :--- | :--- | :--- | | Cash, cash equivalents, and restricted cash | $1.45 million | $3.0 million | | Research and development expenses | $10.8 million | $14.0 million | | General and administrative expenses | $10.7 million | $10.9 million | | Net loss | $17.2 million | $24.3 million | | Net loss per share | $0.40 | $0.66 | [Consolidated Balance Sheets](index=4&type=section&id=Consolidated%20Balance%20Sheets) As of December 31, 2023, BrainStorm's total assets decreased to $4.2 million from $8.5 million, resulting in an increased stockholders' deficit of $4.9 million Consolidated Balance Sheet Summary (U.S. dollars in thousands) | Balance Sheet Item | Dec 31, 2023 | Dec 31, 2022 | | :--- | :--- | :--- | | Total current assets | $1,899 | $3,106 | | Total assets | $4,208 | $8,451 | | Total current liabilities | $7,800 | $8,800 | | Total liabilities | $9,066 | $11,466 | | Total stockholders' equity (deficit) | $(4,858) | $(3,015) | [Consolidated Statements of Comprehensive Loss](index=5&type=section&id=Consolidated%20Statements%20of%20Comprehensive%20Loss) The company's operating loss narrowed to $21.4 million in 2023, primarily due to reduced R&D spending and a significant non-operating gain from warrant liability fair value Consolidated Statements of Comprehensive Loss (U.S. dollars in thousands) | Income Statement Item | Year ended Dec 31, 2023 | Year ended Dec 31, 2022 | | :--- | :--- | :--- | | Research and development, net | $10,746 | $13,956 | | General and administrative | $10,693 | $10,866 | | Operating loss | $(21,439) | $(24,822) | | Net loss | $(17,192) | $(24,277) | - The company recognized a **gain of $4.694 million** from the change in fair value of warrants liability in 2023, which significantly reduced the net loss compared to 2022[15](index=15&type=chunk) [About BrainStorm Cell Therapeutics Inc.](index=2&type=section&id=About%20BrainStorm%20Cell%20Therapeutics%20Inc.) BrainStorm Cell Therapeutics Inc. is a clinical-stage biotechnology company developing autologous adult stem cell therapies for neurodegenerative diseases, with NurOwn® technology holding Orphan Drug designation for ALS - The company develops **innovative autologous adult stem cell therapeutics** for neurodegenerative diseases[8](index=8&type=chunk) - Its **NurOwn® technology platform** has received **Orphan Drug designation** from the FDA and EMA for treating ALS[8](index=8&type=chunk) [Forward-Looking Statements](index=3&type=section&id=Forward-Looking%20Statements) This press release contains forward-looking statements regarding the company's clinical development plans and regulatory interactions, subject to substantial risks including capital raising and going concern ability - The report contains **forward-looking statements** about the clinical development of NurOwn, FDA interactions (including the SPA), and future success, which are subject to **significant risks and uncertainties**[9](index=9&type=chunk) - Key risks highlighted include the company's ability to **raise additional capital**, its ability to **continue as a going concern**, and prospects for future regulatory approval of NurOwn[9](index=9&type=chunk)