Ultragenyx Shares Increase 30% on Results from Phase 1/2 OTC Deficiency Study
Source: Streetwise Reports  (1/10/20)
Rare disease biopharmaceutical company Ultragenyx Pharmaceutical's shares traded 30% higher after the firm reported positive topline results from Cohorts 2 and 3 in its Phase 1/2 study of DTX301 gene therapy in Ornithine Transcarbamylase Deficiency. More >

Applied Genetic Tech's Shares Double on 6-Month X-Linked RP Study Results
Source: Streetwise Reports  (1/9/20)
Shares of Applied Genetic Technologies skyrocketed to a new 52-week high price after the company reported positive six-month data from its ongoing Phase 1/2 clinical study for treatment in X-Linked Retinitis Pigmentosa. The firm stated that the trial data suggests durable and meaningful improvements in central visual sensitivity and advised that it plans to initiate a pivotal trial by year-end 2020. More >

Developer of Oncology Therapeutics to Have 'Catalyst Rich' 2020
Source: Streetwise Reports  (1/8/20)
The near-term events expected to trigger movement of the biotech's share price are outlined in a ROTH Capital Partners report. More >

Applied Therapeutics Investors Like the ACTION in Phase 2 Galactosemia Study
Source: Streetwise Reports  (1/8/20)
Applied Therapeutics' shares traded 25% higher today after the company reported positive topline results from its Pivotal Phase 2 ACTION Study of AT-007 for use in the treatment of galactosemia. The firm expects to file for regulatory approval of AT-007 in H2/20. More >

Apellis Pharma Shares Rise 20% on Positive Top-line Data in Phase 3 PNH Trial
Source: Streetwise Reports  (1/7/20)
Shares of Apellis Pharmaceuticals opened 35% higher and established a new 52-week intraday high price today after the company announced positive top-line results from its Phase 3 head-to-head study of Pegcetacoplan (APL-2) versus Eculizumab in patients with Paroxysmal Nocturnal Hemoglobinuria. More >

Kyorin's $175M Partnership Offers Good Life for aTyr Pharma in Japan
Source: Streetwise Reports  (1/6/20)
aTyr Pharma's shares traded 45% higher today after the firm reported that it had entered into a collaboration agreement with Kyorin Pharmaceutical for development and commercialization of its ATYR1923 drug in Japan. More >

Biopharma's Migraine Phase 3 Trial Results 'Robust,' 'Impressive'
Source: Streetwise Reports  (1/3/20)
These topline data and next steps for the therapeutic are reviewed in a Ladenburg Thalmann report. More >

Clinical Program Started for Agitation with Schizophrenia, Bipolar Disorder
Source: Streetwise Reports  (1/3/20)
The design of and an opinion on the included studies are provided in an H.C. Wainwright & Co. report. More >

Biopharma Releases Topline Results from Psoriasis Trial
Source: Streetwise Reports  (1/3/20)
The company, however, will continue to advance the same therapeutic in two other diseases. More >

Leap Therapeutics Lunges Forward on $132M Licensing Deal and $27M Equity Raise
Source: Streetwise Reports  (1/3/20)
Shares of Leap Therapeutics jumped 60% after the company reported that it signed an exclusive option and license agreement for its immuno-oncology drug DKN-01 with BeiGene in the Asia Pacific region excluding Japan. The firm also secured an additional $27 million in equity financing from BeiGene and two other investment groups. More >

Pulmatrix's Licensing Deal with the JNJ Lung Cancer Initiative Sends Shares Up 100%
Source: Streetwise Reports  (1/2/20)
Pulmatrix's shares opened 90% higher today after the firm reported that it has signed a kinase inhibitor licensing agreement with the Lung Cancer Initiative at Johnson & Johnson. More >

Neovasc Shares Climb 80% Upon FDA Premarket Approval Filing for Refractory Angina Device
Source: Streetwise Reports  (12/31/19)
Shares of specialty cardiovascular medical device company Neovasc Inc. opened more than 100% higher after the firm reported that it submitted a Premarket Approval application to the FDA for its Neovasc Reducer device for use in the treatment of refractory angina. More >

Savara Shares Double After FDA Grants Breakthrough Therapy Status for aPAP Treatment
Source: Streetwise Reports  (12/30/19)
Shares of Savara opened nearly 140% higher today after the orphan lung disease company advised that the FDA has granted Breakthrough Therapy designation for the firm's Molgradex for treatment of Autoimmune Pulmonary Alveolar Proteinosis (aPAP). More >

Biotech Advances Imaging Product to Functional Development Phase
Source: Streetwise Reports  (12/27/19)
The company aims to conduct pilot production testing in Q1/20. More >

Iterum Therapeutics Shares Double After Completing Enrollment in Phase 3 Antibiotic Trial
Source: Streetwise Reports  (12/27/19)
Iterum Therapeutics shares traded more than 100% higher after the company reported that it has completed enrollment in its Phase 3 SURE 1 clinical study of oral sulopenem for treatment of uncomplicated urinary tract infections. The firm expects to receive topline data results in Q1/20. More >

Biopharma Continues 'Positive Push Forward in Breast Cancer'
Source: Streetwise Reports  (12/27/19)
The latest clinical trial results and next step are reviewed in an H.C. Wainwright & Co. report. More >

Microbot Shares Soar on Claims It Has Created the World's First Fully Disposable Endovascular Robotic System
Source: Streetwise Reports  (12/24/19)
Shares of Microbot Medical traded 70% higher after the company reported that in January 2020 it will unveil the world's first fully disposable robotic system for endovascular procedures. The firm claims that its breakthrough technology features compact design, remote operation capabilities and an integrated "One & Done" tool to democratize endovascular procedures. More >

Coverage Initiated on Immunotherapies Developer with 'Catalyst Rich 2020'
Source: Streetwise Reports  (12/23/19)
The key business and investment points are presented in a ROTH Capital Partners report. More >

Intra-Cellular Therapies Shares Rise 200% on FDA Approval of Adult Schizophrenia Drug
Source: Streetwise Reports  (12/23/19)
Shares of Intra-Cellular Therapies opened greater than 100% higher today after the company reported that the FDA approved its antipsychotic CAPLYTA® (lumateperone) drug for the treatment of schizophrenia in adults. More >

Healthcare Innovator to Acquire Canadian Telehealth Firm
Source: Streetwise Reports  (12/21/19)
The purchase price for the company is 4.5 million shares. More >

Telehealth Firm Starts Pilot with Australian Aeromedical Agency
Source: Streetwise Reports  (12/21/19)
The program goal is to improve care access and health outcomes among residents of Australia's remote and rural areas. More >

NewLink Genetics Shares Shoot Higher after FDA Ebola Vaccine Approval
Source: Streetwise Reports  (12/20/19)
Shares of NewLink Genetics got a boost today after the firm reported that the FDA approved its ERVEBO V920 vaccine used in the treatment of Zaire Ebola virus. The company's shares set a new 52-week high price in mid-morning trading. More >

Paratek Pharma Awarded $285 Million BARDA Contract to Combat Anthrax
Source: Streetwise Reports  (12/19/19)
Shares of Paratek Pharmaceuticals traded 40% higher today after the firm announced it was awarded a BARDA BioShield program contract valued at up to $285 million for NUZYRA used to treat anthrax. More >

Agreement Sets Stage to Secure Chinese Approval of Non-Antibiotic Livestock Feed Supplement
Source: Streetwise Reports  (12/18/19)
The requirements include, among others, trials of the company's livestock feed additive. More >

Syros Pharma Teams Up with Global Blood Therapeutics to Fight Sickle Cell Disease
Source: Streetwise Reports  (12/18/19)
Syros Pharmaceuticals' shares rose 20% today after the firm reported that it entered into a collaboration agreement with Global Blood Therapeutics for development of therapies for sickle cell disease and beta thalassemia that could result in payments to Syros as high as $315 million over three years. More >