Sept. 17, 2025 -- Oruka Therapeutics, Inc. (“Oruka” or the “Company”) (Nasdaq: ORKA), a biotechnology company developing novel biologics designed to set a new standard for the treatment of chronic skin diseases, including plaque psoriasis, today announced that it has entered into a securities purchase agreement for a private investment in public equity (“PIPE”) financing that is expected to result in gross proceeds of approximately $180 million to the Company, before placement agent fees and o

Sept. 17, 2025 -- XOMA Royalty Corporation (NASDAQ: XOMA) (“XOMA Royalty” or the “Company”), a biotechnology royalty aggregator playing a distinctive role in helping biotech companies achieve their goal of improving human health, today announced the Company has successfully completed its previously announced tender offer to acquire all outstanding shares of HilleVax, Inc. (NASDAQ: HLVX) (“HilleVax”) common stock for a price per share of $1.95 in cash (the “Cash Amount”), plus one non-tradeable

Data support advancement of GS-6791 into clinical testing in patients with inflammatory diseases; first-in-human Phase 1 trial in healthy volunteers is ongoing Data are being presented at the European Academy of Dermatology and Venereology (EADV) Congress Sept. 17, 2025 -- Nurix Therapeutics, Inc. (Nasdaq: NRIX) today announced the presentation of preclinical data from GS-6791/NX-0479, a novel IRAK4 protein degrader discovered as part of the company’s ongoing research collaboration with Gilead

Sept. 17, 2025 -- It is estimated that more than 13 million Americans struggle with post-traumatic stress disorder (PTSD). A new study, Hyperbaric Oxygen Therapy for PTSD: Threshold Effect for Sustained Symptom Improvement in a Biologically Based Treatment, shows hyperbaric oxygen therapy (HBOT) promotes neuroplasticity and alleviates symptoms in individuals with PTSD. The study was carried out through a joint collaboration between the Sagol Center for Hyperbaric Medicine and Research at Sham

Sept. 17, 2025 -- Rgenta Therapeutics, a clinical-stage biotechnology company pioneering the development of a new class of oral small molecules targeting RNA and RNA regulation for oncology and neurological disorders, announced today that the U.S. Food and Drug Administration (FDA) has granted Orphan Drug Designation (ODD) to RGT-61159 for the treatment of adenoid cystic carcinoma (ACC). RGT-61159 is a potent and selective orally available small molecule inhibitor of MYB through RNA splicing m

Sept. 17, 2025 -- Mapi Pharma Ltd., a fully integrated, late-stage clinical development biopharmaceutical company focused on developing innovative long-acting depot injectable treatments, today provided an update on the clinical development program for its cariprazine once monthly injection. The company has enrolled the first patient into a Phase I/II study evaluating the product. Mapi Pharma’s injectable version of cariprazine, developed using its patented Depot technology, has demonstrated a

Brabant Development Agency (BOM) and angel investor join lead investor Libertatis Ergo Holding (LEH) in providing funding, with additional financial support from Brabant Startup Fund (BSF) Cantoni awarded validatioNN grant from Novo Nordisk to support disease-relevant translational research on NNMT, a novel target for cardiometabolic diseases, including obesity and its comorbidities September 16, 2025 - Cantoni Therapeutics B.V. (‘Cantoni’), a biotech company spun out from Leiden University, de

-- Upsized Series A Financing Brings Total Amount Raised to $133 Million -- -- GAD Affects 3.1% of U.S. Adult Population; Minority of Patients Receive Treatment -- -- Reunion Expects to Initiate RECLAIM Phase 2 Trial Evaluating RE104 for GAD in 1Q 2026 -- Sept. 16, 2025-- Reunion Neuroscience, Inc., a clinical-stage biopharmaceutical company committed to revolutionizing the treatment of underserved mental health disorders through the advancement of next-generation psychedelic-inspired therapeu

Sept. 16, 2025 -- Adagene Inc. (“Adagene”) (Nasdaq: ADAG) today announced an amendment to the 2021 collaboration and license agreement with Exelixis. Under the terms of the amended agreement, Exelixis will utilize Adagene’s SAFEbody technology platform to generate a masked monoclonal antibody from the company’s pipeline for the development of an antibody-drug conjugate (ADC) against an Exelixis-nominated solid tumor target. Adagene is eligible to receive development and commercialization mile

Dose optimization data from the Phase 1/2 study to be presented next month at ESMO 2025 Second Fast Track designation granted by FDA for CRB-701 Sept. 16, 2025 -- Corbus Pharmaceuticals Holdings, Inc. (NASDAQ: CRBP) (“Corbus” or the “Company”), a clinical stage oncology and obesity company, announced today that the U.S. Food and Drug Administration (FDA) has granted Fast Track designation to CRB-701 for the treatment of recurrent or metastatic head and neck squamous cell carcinoma (HNSCC) prev