Thetis Pharmaceuticals Secures an Additional $8.975 Million in Program-Related Investment Funds from the Helmsley Charitable Trust to Advance TP-317, an Oral BLT1 Agonist, into a Phase 1b Trial in Ulcerative Colitis Patients

ESSEX, Conn.–(BUSINESS WIRE)– #BLT1–Thetis Pharmaceuticals LLC (“Thetis”), a clinical-stage company developing TP-317, a first-in-class, small molecule drug candidate targeting the BLT1 receptor to treat inflammatory bowel disease (IBD), Crohn’s disease and ulcerative colitis, today announced that the company has secured an additional $8.975 million in program-related investment funding in the form of a loan from The Leona M. and Harry B. Helmsley Charitable Trust (“Helmsley”), bringing Helmsley’s t
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Mendaera Appoints Medical Robotics Leader Eric Davidson as Chief Commercial Officer

SAN MATEO, Calif.–(BUSINESS WIRE)–Mendaera Inc., a healthcare technology company creating a first-of-its-kind handheld robotic platform to revolutionize the delivery of prevalent interventional procedures, today announced the appointment of Eric Davidson as its first Chief Commercial Officer (CCO). Davidson will lead commercialization efforts as the company prepares for market entry with its novel robotic technologies. Davidson joins Mendaera with more than two decades of leadership in medica
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Henry Schein Opens Customer Emergency Support Hotline in Response to California Fires

MELVILLE, N.Y.–(BUSINESS WIRE)–Henry Schein, Inc. (Nasdaq: HSIC) reminds its customers throughout California that the Henry Schein Customer Emergency Support Hotline is open for dental and medical professionals who may experience operational, logistical, or financial issues as a result of damage caused by the ongoing fires. The toll-free number for all Henry Schein customers is 800-999-9729. The hotline is open 24/7, with real-time assistance available from Team Schein Members from 8 a.m. to
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Azafaros to Present at J.P. Morgan’s 43rd Annual Healthcare Conference

LEIDEN, Netherlands–(BUSINESS WIRE)– #Adults–Azafaros, a company focused on developing treatments for the unmet needs of patients with rare lysosomal storage disorders, today announced that it will present at J.P. Morgan’s 43rd Annual Healthcare Conference on Thursday, January 16, 2025. The company’s presentation will begin at 8:30 a.m. PT/11:30 am (Eastern Time). The presentation will focus on the company’s lead product, nizubaglustat, a potential treatment for rare lysosomal storage disorders with n
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Verdiva Bio, a New Clinical-Stage Cardiometabolic Company, Launches with Over $410M in Series A Financing to Advance Next-Generation Therapies

LONDON & SAN FRANCISCO–(BUSINESS WIRE)–Verdiva Bio Limited (“Verdiva” or “the Company”) today announced its launch as a clinical-stage biopharmaceutical company focused on developing innovative therapies for obesity and other cardiometabolic disorders. The Company is advancing a portfolio of next-generation oral and injectable treatments with first-in-class or best-in-class potential. Verdiva launches with an oversubscribed Series A financing of $411M, co-led by Forbion and General Atlantic,
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