Cassava Sciences is commercializing Simufilam for the treatment of Alzheimer’s Disease. They announced interim data from their open label study showing an improvement in ADAS-Cog11 and NPI, which led to a massive increase in the stock. In this video, I go over the data, how it compares to other trials and what’s next.

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4D Molecular Therapeutics ($FDMT) has developed a new platform to create synthetic capsids that aim to improve gene therapy. They have candidates in Ophthalmology, Cardiology and Pulmonology that could rival existing technologies. In Ophthalmology, their R100 vector has shown minimal inflammation and neutralizing antibody generation in non human primates. Clinical data is expected in 2021, which could make or break the hype surrounding the company.

Aurinia Pharmaceuticals ($AUPH) received FDA approval for Lupkynis.

Rhythm Pharmaceuticals ($RYTM) announces an update in their basket of rare obesity diseases.

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Oncternal Therpautics ($ONCT) is commercializing a monoclonal antibody to antagonist the ROR1, a receptor upregulated in cancer. The data presented to date shows a powerful effect in combination with Ibrutinib in Mantle Cell Lymphoma, an aggressive form of Non-Hodgkin Lymphoma. They are also conducting studies in CLL and Breast Cancer. The company is also looking at treating Ewing Sarcoma with their ETS inhibitor. They only have early data, to date, but so far it is positive and justified moving the molecule into other cancer areas such as prostate cancer.

In this video, I also touch on $KPTI and $RGNX/$CLSD.

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CD47 is the latest immuno-oncology target and multiple companies are commercializing molecules in blood and solid tumors. Two exciting companies in the space are Trillium Therapeutics and ALX Oncology. Both of them have molecules that target CD47 to stop the “don’t eat me” response from macrophages. However, each therapeutic has some interesting characteristics that will define its efficacy and safety profile. In this video, I contrast the companies and discuss the data to date.

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Hepion Pharmaceutical’s (#HEPA) CRV431 is a broad cyclophilin inhibitor that has shown preclinical efficacy to reduce fibrosis in NASH. HEPA is about to release data from their Multiple Ascending Trial P1 study, which will be followed by data from their Phase 2a study later this year/early 2021. In this interview, I discuss the company’s progress with Hepion CEO Robert Foster and where they might be headed in the future.

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Mirati’s KRAS G12C molecule MRTX849 has shown some efficacy in NSCLC, CRC and AC in a small patient population. At the end of Oct/2020, new data will come out that may rival Amgen’s AMG510.

Regeneron announced this week positive data in their Antibody Cocktail for the treatment of COVID-19. Patients that were seronegative had the most profound effect, likely due to the significant viral loads in these patients. In this video, I also touch on Exact Sciences and their update on liquid biopsy testing.

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Cyclerion is switching gears from their failed trials in 2019 into Sickle Cell Disease and Neurologic Disease. By targeting soluble guanylate cyclase, they are able to promote cGMP and vasodilation. This has big potential for both indications, which we are expecting a readout in the next couple weeks. I also talk about updates from TRIL, SAVA, GILD/IMMU and ETNB.

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Evofem is preparing to launch their non-hormonal, on-demand female contraceptive, Phexxi. I talk about the company’s expectations on market penetration and what might be causing the difference with regards to valuation. Odonate’s Contessa trial showed an improvement in progression-free survival with their oral taxane therapy for breast cancer (Tesataxel), but the treatment also had significant side effects that might be a cause for concern. I also talk about the Complete Response Letters given to Gilead and Biomarin in the last few weeks.

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