Core Viewpoint - A class action securities lawsuit has been filed against Sana Biotechnology, Inc. due to alleged securities fraud affecting investors between March 17, 2023, and November 4, 2024 [1][2]. Group 1: Allegations and Financial Concerns - The lawsuit claims that Sana was at significant risk of having insufficient funds to maintain its operations and advance its product candidates [2]. - It is alleged that product candidates SC291 in oncology, SC379, and SG299 were less promising than previously communicated to investors [2]. - To preserve cash and focus on more promising candidates, Sana was likely to decrease funding for or discontinue SC291, SC379, and SG299, as well as significantly reduce its workforce [2]. - The defendants are accused of overstating Sana's financial capacity to maintain operations and advance existing product candidates, leading to materially false and misleading public statements [2]. Group 2: Legal Process and Participation - Investors who suffered losses during the relevant timeframe have until May 20, 2025, to request appointment as lead plaintiff, although participation in any recovery does not require serving as a lead plaintiff [3]. - Class members may be entitled to compensation without any out-of-pocket costs or fees, with no obligation to participate [3]. Group 3: Firm Background - Levi & Korsinsky has a history of securing hundreds of millions of dollars for shareholders and has extensive expertise in complex securities litigation [4]. - The firm has been recognized in ISS Securities Class Action Services' Top 50 Report for seven consecutive years as one of the top securities litigation firms in the United States [4].

近期，FDA宣布将逐步取消在单抗疗法等 药物研发中的动物实验强制要求。 文 ｜ 胡香赟 封面来源 ｜ Pixabay 36氪获悉，耀速科技（Xellar Biosystems）近期已完成新一轮数千万元战略融资。本轮融资由晶泰科技领投，老股东天图投资与 雅亿资本持续加码，募集资金将用于加速其器官芯片、湿实验室与AI算法"3D-Wet-AI"闭环体系建设，拓展国际合作与多场景商 业化落地。 耀速科技于2021年底成立，专注于通过开发高通量器官芯片和AI模型平台，辅助临床研发、安全性评价等新药研发的核心流程。 36氪此前曾对其进行报道。 值得一提的是，近期，针对类器官及器官芯片类企业的一大利好在于，美国FDA正式宣布计划逐步取消在单抗疗法等药物研发中 对动物实验的强制性要求。这是自此前《FDA现代化法案2.0》（2022年）之后，类器官及器官芯片领域的又一里程碑式进展。 拯救"猴哥"、拥抱AI，作为一项可能"颠覆"传统新药研发方式的技术革命，类器官及器官芯片类企业终于要迎来自己的"春天"了 吗？ 市场对此的反馈并不一致。虽有反对者认为，这是"不负责任的举措"，可能会导致生物制药业陷入混乱局面。但支持的声音更为 普遍 ...

Although there are many examples throughout history of positive changes in top company management teams, important personnel moves tend to unsettle investors. They get worried that significant changes could reflect instability, indecision, or both in a company's decision-making. That seemed to be very much the case Monday with biotech Scholar Rock (SRRK -3.35%). Its stock closed almost 4% lower in price on a day when the S&P 500 index basically traded flat. A quartet of new executive appointments Scholar Ro ...

Transaction Values Vesicor at a Pre-money Equity Value of $70 millionBusiness Combination is Expected to be Completed in the Fourth Quarter of 2025 DANVILLE, Calif., April 28, 2025 (GLOBE NEWSWIRE) -- Black Hawk Acquisition Corp. (Nasdaq: BKHAU, BKHA, BKHAR), a special purpose acquisition company, (“Black Hawk”) announced the signing of a Business Combination Agreement (“BCA”) on April 26, 2025, with Vesicor Therapeutics, Inc. (“Vesicor”, “Vesicor Therapeutics” or “the Company”), a California-based early de ...

Core Insights - TScan Therapeutics, Inc. announced the acceptance of an abstract for a poster presentation at the ASGCT 28th Annual Meeting, highlighting its focus on TCR-engineered T cell therapies for cancer treatment [1][2]. Company Overview - TScan is a clinical-stage biotechnology company specializing in T cell receptor (TCR)-engineered T cell (TCR-T) therapies aimed at treating cancer patients [3]. - The company's lead TCR-T therapy candidates are designed to prevent relapse in patients with hematologic malignancies following allogeneic hematopoietic cell transplantation, specifically through the ALLOHA™ Phase 1 heme trial [3]. - TScan is expanding its ImmunoBank, a repository of therapeutic TCRs that recognize diverse targets across multiple HLA types, to offer customized multiplex TCR-T therapies for various cancers, as seen in the PLEXI-T™ Phase 1 solid tumor trial [3]. - The company is currently enrolling patients in both clinical programs [3]. Presentation Details - The poster presentation titled "CD45 as a Universal Target for Adjuvant TCR-T Cell Therapy Following Allogeneic Hematopoietic Cell Transplantation" will take place on May 13 from 6:00 - 7:30 p.m. Central Time [2]. - The presentation will be held in the Poster Hall, Hall I2, and materials will be available on the company's website post-presentation [2].

Core Insights - Artiva Biotherapeutics announced promising long-term Phase 1/2 data for AlloNK® in treating relapsed/refractory B-cell non-Hodgkin lymphoma, highlighting prolonged duration of response, deep B-cell depletion, and a well-tolerated safety profile when combined with rituximab [1][4] - The company will present additional data on the scalability and consistency of the AlloNK manufacturing process at the upcoming ASGCT 28th Annual Meeting [2][3] Company Overview - Artiva Biotherapeutics is a clinical-stage biotechnology company focused on developing effective, safe, and accessible cell therapies for autoimmune diseases and cancers [4] - The lead program, AlloNK, is an allogeneic, off-the-shelf, non-genetically modified, cryopreserved NK cell therapy designed to enhance the antibody-dependent cellular cytotoxicity effect of monoclonal antibodies [4] - Artiva's pipeline includes CAR-NK candidates targeting both solid and hematologic cancers, with ongoing clinical trials for systemic lupus erythematosus and other autoimmune indications [4] Presentation Details - The company will present two abstracts at the ASGCT 28th Annual Meeting: - Abstract 858 on AlloNK Cell Therapy ± Rituximab on May 13, 2025 [3] - Abstract 1765 on the scalability and consistency of AlloNK on May 15, 2025 [3]

Core Insights - Voyager Therapeutics announced eight presentations at the ASGCT annual meeting, focusing on advancements in gene therapies for neurological diseases, particularly Alzheimer's disease [1][2] Group 1: Gene Therapy Developments - The company highlighted its TRACER capsids, which have shown the ability to transduce 43%-98% of neurons and 87%-99% of astrocytes in non-human primates after a single intravenous dose [2] - The tau silencing gene therapy VY1706 demonstrated up to 73% knockdown of tau mRNA in non-human primates following a single intravenous dose of 1.3e13 vg/kg [2][6] - Presentations will include data on anti-amyloid gene therapy and enhancements to capsids aimed at immune evasion to broaden patient eligibility [2][6] Group 2: Presentation Details - Oral presentations will cover various topics, including the intravenous delivery of VY1706 and its effects on tau levels in the central nervous system [7] - Other presentations will focus on the discovery of AAV9-derived capsids that evade neutralizing antibodies and machine-learning applications for capsid screening [7][8] Group 3: Company Overview - Voyager Therapeutics is dedicated to leveraging human genetics to treat neurological diseases, with a pipeline that includes programs for Alzheimer's disease, Friedreich's ataxia, and Parkinson's disease [9] - The TRACER platform has enabled the development of novel capsids for gene therapy, enhancing the potential for high brain penetration following intravenous dosing [9][8]

NEW YORK, April 28, 2025 (GLOBE NEWSWIRE) -- Cellectis (the “Company”) (Euronext Growth: ALCLS - NASDAQ: CLLS), a clinical-stage biotechnology company using its pioneering gene-editing platform to develop life-saving cell and gene therapies, today unveils research data on TALEN®-mediated non-viral transgene insertion for advancing cellular and gene therapies, and advancements in genetic editing using TALE base editors (TALEB), at the Society of Gene and Cell Therapy (ASGCT) annual meeting, that will be held ...

Core Insights - Century Therapeutics, Inc. is set to present at the ASGCT 28th Annual Meeting, showcasing its preclinical cell therapy pipeline targeting autoimmune diseases and cancer [1][2] Presentation Details - The first presentation will focus on enhancing solid tumor elimination using a TGF-b neutralizing synthetic receptor in iPSC-derived allogeneic therapies, scheduled for May 13, 2025 [2] - The second presentation will discuss the generation of iPSC-derived CD4+ and CD8+ CD19 CAR ab T cells, demonstrating in vivo tumor control and cell expansion comparable to healthy donor T cells, set for May 17, 2025 [2] Company Overview - Century Therapeutics is a clinical-stage biotechnology company specializing in iPSC-derived cell therapies, aiming to provide significant advantages over existing therapies [3] - The company is committed to developing off-the-shelf cell therapies to enhance patient access and improve treatment outcomes for autoimmune diseases and cancers [3]

Group 1 - Eli Lilly and Company has experienced favorable conditions in the obesity and adjacent markets over the last couple of quarters [2] - The main competitor in this space is Novo Nordisk A/S, indicating a competitive landscape [2] Group 2 - The article emphasizes the importance of tracking portfolio and watchlist stocks closely to identify attractive risk/reward situations [2]