On May 3, 2021 Vivacitas Oncology, Inc. ("Vivacitas" or the "Company"), a clinical stage biopharmaceutical company focused on tough to treat cancers, and Image Analysis Group ("IAG"), a leading global medical imaging company, reported that iare collaborating to apply Artificial Intelligence (AI) technology and advanced imaging strategies to further the development of AR-67, a third generation Camptothecin, in patients with recurrent glioblastoma multiforme (reGBM) (Press release, Vivacitas Oncology, MAY 3, 2021, View Source [SID1234579021]).

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Advanced imaging techniques could play a critical role in response assessment in developing new and innovative cancer therapies. Multiparametric magnetic resonance imaging (mpMRI) provides quantitative non-invasive imaging markers of early therapy-related changes. IAG is deploying its proprietary, cloud-based imaging approach to provide scientific evidence of early therapy response.

Tina Runk, Vivacitas co-founder and Executive Vice President of Clinical Operations stated, "Working with IAG, we performed a retrospective analysis of imaging data from our Phase 2 clinical study of AR-67 activity in recurrent GBM, in which their technology was applied to assess pseudoprogression from true progression of disease. This assessment capability demonstrates the benefit of potentially including this technology in future pivotal clinical trials and treatment regimens to ensure patient retention based on more detailed and objective criteria."

Dr. Diana Dupont-Roettger, the Chief Scientific Alliance Officer at IAG stated, "We are excited to bring the latest and most impactful imaging strategies to Vivacitas to ensure a scientific excellence and efficient drug development process."

On May 3, 2021 CohBar, Inc. (NASDAQ: CWBR), a clinical stage biotechnology company developing mitochondria based therapeutics to treat chronic diseases and extend healthy lifespan, reported that the company will release its first quarter 2021 financial results after the market closes on Monday, May 17, 2021 (Press release, CohBar, MAY 3, 2021, View Source [SID1234579020]). Management will host a conference call with a slide presentation at 5:00 p.m. ET (2:00 p.m. PT) on the same day to provide an update on the company’s business.

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Details for the Conference Call and Slide Presentation:

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Go to www.cohbar.com and click on Q1 2021 Shareholder Presentation at the top of homepage.
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For individuals participating in the Investor Call and Slide Presentation, please call into the conference audio and log into Zoom approximately 10 minutes prior to its start.

An audio replay of the call will be available beginning at 8:00 p.m. Eastern Time on May 17, 2021, through 11:59 p.m. Eastern Time on June 7, 2021. To access the recording please dial (844) 512-2921 in the U.S. and Canada, or (412) 317-6671 internationally, and reference Conference ID# 13718702. The audio recording along with the slide presentation will also be available at www.cohbar.com during the same period.

On May 3, 2021 Sesen Bio (Nasdaq: SESN), a late-stage clinical company developing targeted fusion protein therapeutics for the treatment of patients with cancer, reported that the Company’s management team will host a conference call to review operating results for the first quarter ended March 31, 2021 and provide a business update (Press release, Sesen Bio, MAY 3, 2021, https://ir.sesenbio.com/news-releases/news-release-details/sesen-bio-host-conference-call-review-first-quarter-2021 [SID1234579019]). The conference call is scheduled for Monday, May 10, 2021 at 8:00 am ET.

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To participate in the conference call, please dial (844) 831-3025 (domestic) or (315) 625-6887 (international) and refer to conference ID 6229838. The webcast can be accessed in the Investor Relations section of the company’s website at www.sesenbio.com. The replay of the webcast will be available in the investor section of the company’s website at www.sesenbio.com for 60 days following the call.

About Vicineum

Vicineum, a locally administered fusion protein, is Sesen Bio’s lead product candidate being developed for the treatment of BCG-unresponsive non-muscle invasive bladder cancer (NMIBC). Vicineum is comprised of a recombinant fusion protein that targets epithelial cell adhesion molecule (EpCAM) antigens on the surface of tumor cells to deliver a potent protein payload, Pseudomonas Exotoxin A. Vicineum is constructed with a stable, genetically engineered peptide tether to ensure the payload remains attached until it is internalized by the cancer cell, which is believed to decrease the risk of toxicity to healthy tissues, thereby improving its safety. In prior clinical trials conducted by Sesen Bio, EpCAM has been shown to be overexpressed in NMIBC cells with minimal to no EpCAM expression observed on normal bladder cells. Sesen Bio is currently in the follow-up stage of a Phase 3 registration trial in the US for the treatment of BCG-unresponsive NMIBC. In February 2021, the FDA accepted for filing the Company’s BLA for Vicineum for the treatment of BCG-unresponsive NMIBC and granted the application Priority Review with a target PDUFA date of August 18, 2021. Additionally, Sesen Bio believes that cancer cell-killing properties of Vicineum promote an anti-tumor immune response that may potentially combine well with immuno-oncology drugs, such as checkpoint inhibitors. For this reason, the activity of Vicineum in BCG-unresponsive NMIBC is also being explored at the US National Cancer Institute in combination with AstraZeneca’s immune checkpoint inhibitor durvalumab.

On May 3, 2021 XOMA Corporation (Nasdaq: XOMA) ("XOMA" or the "Company") reported it has earned a $0.5 million milestone from Janssen Biotech, Inc. (Janssen), as a result of the first patient dosed in a Phase 3 clinical trial evaluating one of Janssen’s biologic assets (Press release, Xoma, MAY 3, 2021, View Source [SID1234579017]).

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"Since 2017, our milestone and royalty portfolio has seen 27 advancements from one phase of development to the next. Each advance increases the potential value of the asset, as it moves closer to a possible regulatory approval and market launch. Cetrelimab is the second molecule to advance to Phase 3 development since we pivoted to become a biotech royalty aggregator in 2017," stated Jim Neal, Chief Executive Officer at XOMA. "We congratulate Janssen on reaching this important step and wish them continued success in their clinical development endeavors."

Under the terms of the agreement with Janssen, XOMA has the potential to receive additional regulatory milestone payments should Janssen achieve marketing approval, and upon commercialization, the Company will receive a royalty on future commercial sales. Should Janssen expand its late-stage development activities beyond the targeted indication, XOMA could receive additional milestone economics.

On May 3, 2021 FibroGen, Inc. (NASDAQ: FGEN) reported that it will announce its first quarter 2021 financial results on Monday, May 10 after the market close (Press release, FibroGen, MAY 3, 2021, View Source [SID1234579016]). FibroGen will also conduct a conference call on that day at 5:00 p.m. ET (2:00 p.m. PT) with the investment community to further detail the company’s corporate and financial performance.

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Conference Call and Audio Webcast
Interested parties may access a live audio webcast of the conference call via the FibroGen website at View Source It is recommended that listeners access the website 15 minutes prior to the start of the call to download and install any necessary audio software.

A replay of the webcast and investor presentation will be available shortly after the call for a period of 30 days. To access the replay, please dial (855) 859-2056 (domestic) or (404) 537-3406 (international), and use passcode 2036817.