On November 1, 2022 Nascent Biotech, Inc. (OTCQB:NBIO) ("Nascent Biotech", "Nascent", or the "Company"), a clinical-stage biotechnology Company who develops monoclonal antibodies targeting treatment of various cancers, reported that the United States Patent and Trademark Office (the "USPTO") will issue patent No. 11,492,394 on November 8, 2022 for claims related to the Company’s lead candidate Pritumumab (Press release, Nascent Biotech, NOV 1, 2022, View Source [SID1234622721]).

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The allowed patent, which is titled, "KITS AND CONTAINERS FOR TREATING VIMENTIN EXPRESSING TUMORS" , provides broad protection for Pritumumab ("PTB") and the storage conditions related to its use in clinical applications.

"This issuance strengthens our growing IP portfolio in our brain cancer treatment using Pritumumab, a unique natural antibody that crosses the blood brain barrier," said Sean Carrick, CEO of Nascent. "As we conclude our Phase I trial, this patent enhances our milestone achievements of moving the asset forward."

PTB is a natural human antibody that works by binding to Cell surface Vimentin (also referred to as ectodomain vimentin, or EDV), a protein expressed on the surface of epithelial cancers. PTB is used as a targeted immunotherapy because it targets only cancer cells without damaging healthy cells.

On November 1, 2022 CymaBay Therapeutics, Inc. (NASDAQ: CBAY), a clinical-stage biopharmaceutical company focused on developing therapies for liver and other chronic diseases with high unmet need, reported the appointment of Dr. Charles McWherter as President of Research and Development (Press release, CymaBay Therapeutics, NOV 1, 2022, View Source [SID1234622720]).

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"We are excited to announce the promotion of Chuck to President of Research and Development, in addition to his continuing role as Chief Scientific Officer. Chuck joined CymaBay in 2007 and has served as Chief Scientific Officer since 2013. In this role he has been instrumental in the development of seladelpar. Chuck’s extensive experience in the pharmaceutical industry as an executive focused on discovery, research and development and the depth of knowledge attained in our therapeutic areas of focus make him a perfect fit to serve in this expanded capacity. We look forward to Chuck’s continuing guidance and strategic leadership as we move seladelpar through its next critical phase of development and into commercialization," said Sujal Shah, Chief Executive Officer.

As President of Research and Development, Dr. McWherter will have responsibility for CymaBay’s R&D organization, including clinical, regulatory affairs and quality assurance, and non-clinical and manufacturing functions, and overseeing the company’s discovery and development pipeline in all therapeutic areas.

"It is a privilege to be given the opportunity to lead the talented and experienced R&D team at CymaBay. Their dedication to bring transformational therapies to patients with rare liver disease is truly inspiring. My role as CSO and President of Research and Development is one to orchestrate the focus and execution of the talents of the entire team to deliver for our stakeholders," said Dr. McWherter. "Since the inception of the seladelpar program, I have witnessed unrelenting progress, while overcoming daunting challenges. Together we have demonstrated a clinical profile for seladelpar that convinces me of its exceptional potential to address unmet needs for patients with primary biliary cholangitis."

About Dr. McWherter
Dr. McWherter has served as Chief Scientific Officer since 2013. From 2007 to 2013, he served as Senior Vice President, Research and Preclinical Development. From 2003 to 2007, he served as Vice President and Head of the Cardiovascular Therapeutics Research areas of Pfizer Inc. From 2001 to 2003, Dr. McWherter served as Vice President of Drug Discovery at Sugen, Inc., a biopharmaceutical company acquired by Pfizer Inc. in 2003. Dr. McWherter obtained his Ph.D. from Cornell University.

On November 1, 2022 Hummingbird Bioscience, a data-driven precision biotherapeutics company discovering and developing transformative biologic medicines for hard-to-treat diseases, reported that Chief Financial Officer Josh House and Chief Development Officer Leah DiMascio will participate in one-on-one investor meetings at the Credit Suisse 31st Annual Global Healthcare Conference on November 7 – 10, 2022 at the Terranea Resort in Rancho Palos Verdes, CA (Press release, Hummingbird Bioscience, NOV 1, 2022, View Source [SID1234622719]).

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On November 1, 2022 CytomX Therapeutics, Inc. (Nasdaq: CTMX), a leader in the field of conditionally activated oncology therapeutics, reported that it will report third quarter 2022 financial results on Tuesday, November 8, 2022, after the close of U.S. markets (Press release, CytomX Therapeutics, NOV 1, 2022, View Source [SID1234622718]). Following the announcement, the Company will host a conference call and webcast at 5:00 p.m. ET / 2:00 p.m. PT to discuss the results and provide a corporate update.

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Participants may access the live webcast of the conference call from the Events and Presentations page of CytomX’s website at View Source Participants may register for the conference call here and are advised to do so at least 10 minutes prior to joining the call. An archived replay of the webcast will be available on the Company’s website.

On November 1, 2022 Magenta Therapeutics (Nasdaq: MGTA), a clinical-stage biotechnology company developing novel medicines designed to bring the curative power of stem cell transplant to more patients, reported that the company will present at the Credit Suisse 31st Annual Healthcare Conference being held November 7-10, 2022 (Press release, Magenta Therapeutics, NOV 1, 2022, View Source [SID1234622717]).

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The webcast of Magenta’s presentation will be accessible at 8:00am Pacific Time on Tuesday, November 8, 2022 on the Magenta Therapeutics website at View Source The replay will be available for 30 days following the event.