Day: August 28, 2023

MINNEAPOLIS, Aug. 28, 2023 (GLOBE NEWSWIRE) — Panbela Therapeutics, Inc. (Nasdaq: PBLA), a clinical-stage biopharmaceutical company developing disruptive therapeutics for the treatment of patients with urgent unmet medical needs, announced that management will be presenting virtually at the H.C. Wainwright 25th Annual Global Investment Conference. Interested parties may access the presentation beginning on September 11 at 7:00 A.M. (ET) via https://hcwevents.com/annualconference/. Management will also be available for virtual one-on-one meetings. For additional information about the conference, visit https://hcwevents.com/annualconference/. About our PipelineThe pipeline consists of assets currently in clinical trials with an initial focus on familial adenomatous polyposis (FAP), first-line metastatic pancreatic cancer, neoadjuvant...

Results from the ORION-8 open-label extension trial show twice-yearly* Leqvio, in addition to statin therapy, provides consistent low-density lipoprotein cholesterol (LDL-C) reduction beyond six years of treatment1Eight in ten patients achieved target LDL-C threshold**, in line with previously reported Phase III data1-3Long-term safety data was consistent with previous findings, confirming the well-established and favorable safety profile of Leqvio1-3Approximately four in five ASCVD patients using statins alone to lower cholesterol, including those who already experienced a heart attack or stroke, do not reach recommended LDL-C target4August 28, 2023 — Novartis today announced new long-term data from ORION-8, a Phase III open-label extension of ORION-9, ORION-10, ORION-11 and ORION-3 trials. The data demonstrated that with...

Company Announcement 28 August 2023 Announcement No. 27 NKT confirms capacity reservation from SSEN Transmission for Scottish power cable projects Following the announced status as preferred bidder, NKT has now reserved production and offshore installation capacity for SSEN Transmission for power cables for the two HVDC transmission links Western Isles and Spittal-Peterhead. The projects will strengthen the interconnection of the Scottish transmission grid. As announced on 21 July 2023, NKT was selected as preferred bidder by Scottish transmission system operator SSEN Transmission for a framework agreement and the two transmission link projects Western Isles and Spittal-Peterhead. Now, the parties have entered into agreements ensuring production and offshore installation capacity for the 525 kV XLPE high-voltage direct current (HVDC)...

ST. JOHN’S, Newfoundland and Labrador, Aug. 28, 2023 (GLOBE NEWSWIRE) — Atlas Salt (the “Company” or “Atlas” – TSXV: SALT) is pleased to announce the results of a Feasibility Study (FS) and updated Mineral Resource estimate prepared by SLR Consulting (Canada) Ltd. (SLR) on its 100%-owned Great Atlantic Salt Project (“Great Atlantic”, or the “Project”) located in western Newfoundland, Canada. The FS represents a significant economic improvement over the Preliminary Economic Assessment (PEA), also completed by SLR, released by Atlas January 30, 2023 (all figures in Canadian dollars). In addition, SLR has also provided an expansion case to 4.0 million tonnes per year (Mtpa) of road deicing salt over a 47.5-year mine life presented at a Preliminary Economic Assessment (PEA) level analysis. This demonstrates a robust upside production...

Jeff Caravella brings over two decades of healthcare expertise steering strategic, financial and operational functions at leading public life-science corporations Mr. Caravella’s appointment demonstrates Medicenna’s continuing commitment to establish its presence in Boston, the leading biotechnology ecosystem TORONTO and HOUSTON, Aug. 28, 2023 (GLOBE NEWSWIRE) — Medicenna Therapeutics Corp. (“Medicenna” or the “Company”) (Nasdaq: MDNA TSX: MDNA), a clinical-stage immunotherapy company, today announced the appointment of Jeff Caravella as Chief Financial Officer (CFO). In this position, Mr. Caravella will lead Medicenna’s financial strategy to support the Company’s growth. This appointment underscores the Company’s commitment to expanding its operations in Boston and follows the recent appointment of Mr. Brent Meadows as Chief...

LONDON, Aug. 28, 2023 (GLOBE NEWSWIRE) — ECARX Holdings Inc. (Nasdaq: ECX), a global mobility technology provider, is teaming up with Mobileye (Nasdaq: MBLY) in building a one box solution integrating automated driving and parking features, that will enable hands-off and eyes-off self-driving on controlled-access highways. Based on the Mobileye Chauffeur™ consumer AV platform, this solution is planned to be put into mass production in the Polestar 4 electric SUV coupé. Furthermore, ECARX and Mobileye will also collaborate on a driver-assist solution and a cockpit-driving-parking integrated solution based on the latest EyeQ™6 automotive-grade system-on-chip (SoC). Drawing upon the technical strength of Mobileye Chauffeur™ perception and driving policy platform, ECARX will provide Polestar (Nasdaq: PSNY) with...

WATERTOWN, Mass., Aug. 28, 2023 (GLOBE NEWSWIRE) — Kymera Therapeutics, Inc. (NASDAQ: KYMR), a clinical-stage biopharmaceutical company advancing targeted protein degradation to deliver novel small molecule protein degrader medicines, today announced that the Company’s management team will attend and participate in presentations at the following upcoming investor events:Wells Fargo 2023 Healthcare Conference in Boston, MA on September 6 at 8:45 a.m. ET; Morgan Stanley 21st Annual Global Healthcare Conference in New York, NY on September 12 at 4:15 p.m. ET; and H.C. Wainwright 25th Annual Global Investment Conference in New York, NY on September 13 at 10:00 a.m. ET.Live webcasts of the presentations will be available under the “Events and Presentations” section of the Investors page on the Company’s website...

LGI Homes announces the grand opening of Velare at Twelve Bridges in Lincoln, a community of new, move-in ready homes with designer upgrades included.The Shelby Plan by LGI Homes at Velare at Twelve Bridges features three bedrooms, two-and-a-half bathrooms, and a spacious family room.SACRAMENTO, Calif., Aug. 28, 2023 (GLOBE NEWSWIRE) — LGI Homes, Inc. (NASDAQ: LGIH) announces the grand opening of Velare at Twelve Bridges, a new community located in Lincoln near exceptional schools, major employers, medical care, and other incredible area attractions. LGI Homes is introducing a brand-new lineup of homes at the Twelve Bridges master-planned community. These new, two-story plans range from two to four bedrooms, and all have two-and-a-half bathrooms. Each home boasts charming curb appeal and features the high-end finishes...

WESTLAKE VILLAGE, Calif., Aug. 28, 2023 (GLOBE NEWSWIRE) — Genelux Corporation (NASDAQ: GNLX), a late clinical-stage immuno-oncology company, today announced that Lourie S. Zak will join the company as Chief Financial Officer, effective August 28, 2023. “I am excited to welcome Lourie to Genelux as our new Chief Financial Officer,” said Thomas Zindrick, President, Chairman and CEO of Genelux. “Lourie’s extensive experience in finance and healthcare advisory will be incredibly helpful as we continue to grow the company. I am confident in her knowledge, experience and passion for our patient population and she will be a great addition to the Genelux family.” Ms. Zak will join Genelux with an extensive background in CFO roles, including Guitar Center Brands, Sonifi Solutions, and PBS Biotech. Ms. Zak started...