On July 21, 2022 Vivesto AB ("Vivesto" or the "Company"), an oncology-focused specialty pharmaceutical company, hereby reported that the Board of Directors of the Company today has appointed Christer Nordstedt as acting CEO of the Company (Press release, Vivesto, JUL 21, 2022, View Source [SID1234616868]).

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Christer assumes the position as acting CEO on 21 July 2022 and will hold the position until the recruitment of a permanent CEO is completed.

Peter Zonabend, Chairman of the Board of Vivesto, says: "We are very pleased to appoint Christer Nordstedt as acting CEO. Christer has a proven track record within R&D and his leadership ensures that we will achieve our goals. With his long and very relevant experience in R&D, Christer will be able to continue the strategic direction of Vivesto to become a strong oncology company through own development and future partnerships."

Christer Nordstedt is a Doctor of Medicine and has a PhD in Pharmacology and Biochemistry from the Karolinska Institute in Sweden and did his postdoctoral training with the Nobel laureate Paul Greengard at Rockefeller University in New York. Christer has many years of experience, including leading a large number of projects in the pharmaceutical industry from the earliest discovery all the way through clinical development, and has held positions such as Global Head of Specialty Research and Clinical Development and Senior Vice President Global Head of Clinical Development at Teva Pharmaceuticals, Head of R&D at Orion Cooperation as well as Senior Vice President at Hoffman-LaRoche in Basel and at Eli Lilly in Indianapolis. Currently, Christer is Chairman of the Board of WntResearch AB and engaged as a consultant at BioArctic AB. Christer does not own any shares or share-related instruments in Vivesto.

On July 21, 2022 Compugen Ltd. (Nasdaq: CGEN), a clinical-stage cancer immunotherapy company and a pioneer in computational target discovery, reported that the Company will release its second quarter financial results on Thursday, August 4, 2022, before the U.S. financial markets open (Press release, Compugen, JUL 21, 2022, View Source [SID1234616865]). Management will host a conference call and webcast to review the results and provide a corporate update at 8:30 AM ET.

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To access the live conference call by telephone, please dial 1-866-744-5399 from the U.S., or +972-3-918-0644 internationally. The call will be available via live webcast through Compugen’s website, located at the following link.

Following the live webcast, a replay will be available on the Company’s website.

On July 21, 2022 Insmed Incorporated (Nasdaq:INSM), a global biopharmaceutical company on a mission to transform the lives of patients with serious and rare diseases, reported that it will release its second quarter 2022 financial results on Thursday, August 4, 2022 (Press release, Insmed, JUL 21, 2022, View Source [SID1234616864]).

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Insmed management will host a conference call for investors beginning at 8:30 a.m. ET on Thursday, August 4, 2022 to discuss the financial results and provide a business update.

Shareholders and other interested parties may participate in the conference call by dialing (888) 210-2654 (U.S.) or (646) 960-0278 (international) and referencing access code 7862189. The call will also be webcast live on the company’s website at www.insmed.com.

A replay of the conference call will be accessible approximately 2 hours after its completion through September 3, 2022, by dialing (800) 770-2030 (U.S.) or (647) 362-9199 (international) and referencing access code 7862189. A webcast of the call will also be archived for 90 days under the Investor Relations section of the company’s website at www.insmed.com.

On July 21, 2022 -Imagia Canexia Health, a genomics-based cancer treatment testing company that accelerates access to precision care by combining AI expertise with advanced molecular biopsy solutions, and Anwa Medical Co ("Anwa"), a leading genomic diagnostics laboratory group in the Kingdom of Saudi Arabia ("Saudi Arabia"), reported that they have entered a Memorandum of Understanding (MOU) to take Imagia Canexia Health’s distributed liquid biopsy testing products into Saudi Arabia and the rest of the Middle East and North Africa ("MENA") region (Press release, Canexia Health, JUL 21, 2022, View Source [SID1234616863]). ICH offers liquid biopsy products for treatment selection and patient monitoring that can be run at or near the point of care for cancer patients rather than having to send samples to centralized laboratories located overseas. This allows cancer patients globally to access advanced precision oncology treatment with a shorter turnaround time and lower cost.

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Imagia Canexia Health and Anwa will initially focus on offering the tests in Saudi Arabia before expanding throughout the MENA region. This will provide advanced cancer care to a population of over 500 million people who will see improved patient outcomes from wider access to advanced technologies for the diagnosis of cancer that also support the use of precision treatments. Providing treatment in the country will support the development of domestic precision oncology and genomics expertise and the infrastructure needed to support future treatments and development. Furthermore, for the first time, oncologists in the MENA region will be able to collect and analyse real world data from a wide group of patients from the MENA region, giving them more specific data and insights to support treatment decisions.

"Entry into this Memorandum of Understanding is a major step forward in improving cancer care in MENA and increasing health equity," said Imagia Canexia Health CEO Geralyn Ochab. "Imagia Canexia Health’s core mission has always been to help address inequalities in access to oncology care across the world. Taking our product to MENA is a major step forward to ensure that cancer patients in this large, growing part of the world can access cutting edge cancer care at home, rather than having to travel to receive care."

Dr. Saeed Al Turki, CEO of Anwa, said, "Saudi Arabia is one of the largest MENA markets, and its advanced healthcare sector constantly evolves with cutting-edge technologies. The partnership with Imagia Canexia Health expands Anwa services with new genomic assays to implement precision medicine practices in the MENA region. The A.I. platform enables us to link our population’s cancer biomarkers with prognostic insights and therapeutic options."

Ben Jelloun, Co-founder and Managing Partner of Global Connectivity Capital Investment (GCCVest), said, "We are delighted to have the opportunity to bring together Imagia Canexia Health and Anwa to form a strategic partnership to expand liquid biopsy testing products in the Kingdom. In addition, the partnership will leverage Imagia Canexia Health’s AI capabilities to empower healthcare providers in Saudi Arabia to compete with the premier Cancer Centers overseas by delivering locally an ‘in-house’ AI & precision oncology solutions saving time and cost. As an investment platform dedicated to bridging MENA to global investment opportunities, we believe technologies such as what Imagia Canexia Health offers, have great ‘localization’ potential that democratizes access to the latest global innovation."

On July 21, 2022 Sklip Inc. reported that it has received a Breakthrough Designation Device status by the US Food and Drug Administration (FDA) (Press release, sklip inc, JUL 21, 2022, View Source [SID1234616862]). Sklip System AI is a tool that uses Artificial Intelligence technology to increase the early detection of skin cancers.

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The FDA’s Breakthrough Devices Program enables new, innovative technology to be reviewed in an expedited process, since the technology would enable a more effective treatment or diagnosis of a life-threatening or irreversibly debilitating human disease or condition. Sklip Inc. is now beginning clinical trials at an academic health center in the U.S. to further test this technology in real world settings.

Statistics show that skin cancer is an increasing public health concern:

1 in 5 Americans will develop skin cancer by the age of 70.
More than 2 people die of skin cancer in the U.S. every hour.
When detected early, the 5-year survival rate for melanoma is 99 percent.
The Sklip dermatoscope hardware uses patent pending technology to attach to your smartphone or tablet without the need for an adapter. When aligned with your phone’s camera, the attachment allows the user to take high-definition images of moles. Sklip System AI software enables automatic triage of skin lesions using an algorithm to determine if a lesion has features suspicious for skin cancer. Sklip can be used to supplement in-office skin exams by licensed medical professionals (MD, DO, NP, PA), improve virtual dermatology care and allow health-conscious individuals to identify concerns accurately from the convenience of home.

The company was founded by dermatologists and skin cancer experts Alexander Witkowski MD, PhD and Joanna Ludzik MD, PhD who built the Sklip team with a common belief in healthcare for everyone through improved access and lowered costs. Their work aims to fix the fractured American healthcare system with innovative tools and technology.