Month: September 2020

SAN FRANCISCO, Sept. 08, 2020 (GLOBE NEWSWIRE) — FibroGen, Inc. (NASDAQ: FGEN) announced the appointment of Percy Carter, MBA, PhD, to the newly-created position of Chief Scientific Officer, where he will lead FibroGen’s research efforts, leveraging more than 20 years of global biopharmaceutical leadership and experience.“Great science and innovation are the backbone of FibroGen and what enable us to develop transformational medicines for patients. With Percy’s leadership, we will continue our legacy of biological breakthroughs and advancing first-in-class therapeutics,” said Enrique Conterno, Chief Executive Officer, FibroGen. “Percy’s expertise and experience make him the ideal person to lead FibroGen’s scientific agenda. I look forward to his leadership impact on advancing our unique position in both hypoxia-inducible factor...

HOUSTON, Sept. 08, 2020 (GLOBE NEWSWIRE) — Aravive, Inc. (Nasdaq: ARAV), a clinical-stage oncology company developing transformative therapeutics, today announced that the Company will present and conduct one-on-one meetings at the following two virtual investor conferences in September:Cantor Fitzgerald Global Healthcare Conference on Tuesday, September 15, 2020, at 3:20 p.m. ETH.C. Wainwright 22nd Annual Global Investment Conference on Wednesday, September 16, 2020, at 1:00 p.m. ETLive webcasts and audio archives of the presentations will be available at http://ir.aravive.com. Archived replays of the webcasts will be available for 90 days following the presentations.About AraviveAravive, Inc. is a clinical-stage oncology company developing transformative therapeutics designed to halt the progression of life-threatening diseases....

Press releaseSynairgen plc(‘Synairgen’ or the ‘Company’)Synairgen announces positive data from interim analysis of SNG001 trial in COPD patientsSNG001 well tolerated in this older population with a significant co-morbidity (COPD)Strong interferon driven antiviral biomarker response Data support future progression of SNG001 for exacerbating COPD patients Positive data supportive of SNG001 COVID-19 programmeSouthampton, UK – 8 September 2020: Synairgen plc (LSE: SNG), the respiratory drug discovery and development company, today announces positive data from the interim analysis of its exploratory Phase II clinical trial of inhaled SNG001 in Chronic Obstructive Pulmonary Disease (COPD) patients with a confirmed respiratory viral infection.Key findings      ·SafetySNG001 was well tolerated during the treatment period in a study population...

CAMBRIDGE, Mass., Sept. 08, 2020 (GLOBE NEWSWIRE) — Evelo Biosciences, Inc. (Nasdaq:EVLO), a clinical stage biotechnology company developing a new modality of orally delivered, systemically acting biologics, today announced that management will participate in two upcoming virtual investor conferences in September:Morgan Stanley 18th Annual Global Healthcare Conference. Management will host a fireside chat at 4:30 p.m. ET on Monday, September 14, 2020.Cantor Fitzgerald’s Virtual Global Healthcare Conference 2020. Management will participate in 1×1 meetings on Thursday, September 17, 2020.A live audio webcast of the Morgan Stanley fireside chat will be available on the Investors section of the Evelo website at http://ir.evelobio.com/news-events. A replay of the webcast will be available for approximately 30 days following...

VANCOUVER, British Columbia, Sept. 08, 2020 (GLOBE NEWSWIRE) — Rockridge Resources Ltd. (TSX-V: ROCK) (OTCQB: RRRLF) (Frankfurt: RR0) (“Rockridge” or the “Company”) is pleased to announce the drill rig and other equipment are being assembled for Rockridge Resources’ fully funded and permitted 3,000 metre minimum drill program on the Raney Gold Project in the Timmins District, Ontario, Canada.Missinaibi Drilling Services Ltd. is a 100% Aboriginally owned and operated independent drilling contractor company. Their management has over 30 years of combined experience including substantial expertise in the Timmons district, where they work with Newmont at the Borden Mine Project adjacent to the Raney Project.Raney Gold Project Location Map:http://www.rockridgeresourcesltd.com/_resources/maps/location_map_may2020a.jpgThe 3,000-metre minimum...

CALGARY, Alberta, Sept. 08, 2020 (GLOBE NEWSWIRE) — Zargon Oil & Gas Ltd. (the “Company” or “Zargon“) announces that its board of directors has authorized the Company to file a Notice of Intention to Make a Proposal (“Notice of Intention“) to its creditors under the provisions of Part III, Division I of the Bankruptcy and Insolvency Act (Canada) (the “BIA“). Pursuant to the Notice of Intention, MNP Ltd. (“MNP“) has been appointed as the trustee in the Company’s proposal proceedings and will assist the Company in its restructuring efforts.The decision to file the Notice of Intention was made by the board of directors of the Company after extensively exploring restructuring and refinancing alternatives. While under BIA protection, the Company will continue with...

REDWOOD CITY, Calif., Sept. 08, 2020 (GLOBE NEWSWIRE) — Codexis, Inc. (Nasdaq: CDXS), a leading protein engineering company, announces that management will present at two upcoming virtual investment conferences:H.C. Wainwright 22nd Annual Global Investment Conference on Monday, September 14, 2020 at 10:30 a.m. Eastern time (7:30 a.m. Pacific time).Cantor Fitzgerald Virtual Global Healthcare Conference in a fireside chat format on Thursday, September 17, 2020 at 8:00 a.m. Eastern time (5:00 a.m. Pacific time).A live webcast and replay of the presentations will be available on the Investors section of the company’s website, http://ir.codexis.com/.About Codexis, Inc.Codexis is a leading protein engineering company that applies its proprietary CodeEvolver® technology to develop proteins for a variety of applications, including as biocatalysts...

TUCSON, Ariz., Sept. 08, 2020 (GLOBE NEWSWIRE) — LGI Homes, Inc. (Nasdaq:LGIH) announced a lineup of five new floor plans at Vahalla Ranch, a new community located southwest of Tucson in popular Valencia West.LGI Homes at Vahalla Ranch is now selling a lineup of one-story, single-family homes. These newly designed homes range in size from approximately 1,200 to 2,500 square feet with three to five bedrooms. Notable features of these homes include expansive covered front porches and patios, attached, finished garages with Wi-Fi-enabled garage door openers, open-concept layouts and front yard landscaping. Every new home also includes LGI Homes’ CompleteHome™ package. Major highlights of this package are the incredible kitchen upgrades that are all included at no additional cost. Energy-efficient Whirlpool® appliances, spacious granite...

CAMBRIDGE, Mass., Sept. 08, 2020 (GLOBE NEWSWIRE) — Fulcrum Therapeutics, Inc. (Nasdaq: FULC), a clinical-stage biopharmaceutical company focused on improving the lives of patients with genetically defined rare diseases, today announced that management will participate in the following virtual investor conferences:Virtual H.C. Wainwright 22nd Annual Global Investment ConferenceTuesday, September 15, 2020 at 10:00 a.m. ETMorgan Stanley Virtual Global Healthcare ConferenceWednesday, September 16, 2020 at 11:00 a.m. ETCantor Fitzgerald Virtual Global Healthcare ConferenceThursday, September 17, 2020 at 4:40 p.m. ETLive audio webcasts of the presentations will be available through the Investor Relations section of the Fulcrum website at https://ir.fulcrumtx.com/events-and-presentations. Archived replays will be available on the Company’s...

Thursday, September 17 at 12:00 p.m. Eastern TimeHosted by Philip Ng, Managing Director, Jefferies LLCDAYTONA BEACH, Fla., Sept. 08, 2020 (GLOBE NEWSWIRE) — TopBuild Corp. (NYSE:BLD), a leading installer and distributor of insulation and building material products to the U.S. construction industry, announced that Robert Buck, President and Chief Operating Officer and incoming Chief Executive Officer effective January 1, 2021, will participate in a fireside chat with Philip Ng, Managing Director at Jefferies LLC, on Thursday, September 17, 2020 at 12:00 p.m. Eastern time.The 60-minute presentation will be webcast.  To listen to the live webcast select the link below or go to the Investor Relations section of TopBuild’s website at www.topbuild.com.  A replay of the webcast will be available one hour after the presentation ends. https://wsw.com/webcast/cc/bld/1242540About...