On January 3, 2019 Avalon GloboCare Corp. (NASDAQ: AVCO), a leading global developer of cell-based technologies, reported that the Company and its wholly owned subsidiary, Avactis Biosciences, have entered into a joint venture and exclusive license agreement with Arbele Limited to co-develop next generation, transposon-based Chimeric Antigen Receptor (CAR)-T and CAR-Natural Killer (NK) cellular therapies (Press release, Avalon, JAN 3, 2019, View Source [SID1234609548]). These unique CAR vector constructs are non-virally engineered, possessing multiple therapeutic targets as well as unique "safety-switch" mechanisms. Based on Avalon’s extensive hospital network for cellular therapy, together with the Company’s established GMP bio-production facility in China (Epicon Biotech, Nanjing), this joint venture allows Avalon to accelerate the clinical development of more efficacious and safer CAR-T/CAR-NK therapies, such as those developed by Arbele.

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"We are very excited to establish this joint venture with Arbele Limited to accelerate our clinical programs in cellular therapy," stated David Jin, M.D., Ph.D., CEO and President of Avalon GloboCare Corp. "Arbele’s strong proprietary technology platform in designing and production of non-viral, transposon-engineered, multi-targeted CAR will allow us to generate next-generation, better and safer CAR-T and CAR-NK cellular therapeutics. This joint venture will strengthen our core technological capabilities, enrich our intellectual properties, as well as further establish our leadership in the field of cellular immunotherapy," added Dr. Jin.

On January 3, 2020 Kashiv Pharma, LLC, a pharmaceutical research and drug delivery company developing next-generation technologies, innovative medicines for patients with unmet medical needs and drug life-cycle management products, reported its acquisition of the assets of Adello Biologics, LLC, a biotechnology company developing biosimilars of leading global brands in the fields of oncology and immunology (Press release, Kashiv BioSciences, JAN 3, 2019, View Source [SID1234563292]). Kashiv will now be known as Kashiv BioSciences, LLC with its headquarters in Bridgewater, New Jersey plus research and development and manufacturing facilities in Bridgewater and Piscataway, New Jersey, Chicago, Illinois and Ahmedabad, India.

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Established in 2010, Kashiv Pharma focuses on innovative drug delivery systems and specialty drug products for the treatment of various debilitating diseases. The company seeks to partner with established pharmaceutical firms to commercialize products at an appropriate stage of development by offering novel products based on the next generation of advanced drug delivery platforms. Kashiv has created several proprietary technology platforms under the leadership of Dr. Navnit Shah, a world-renowned pharmaceutical scientist, for extended and time-specific oral delivery of small molecules including a novel gastric retention system (GRANDE) and a chronobiological delivery system (KRONOTEC). These advanced drug delivery systems target the drug to its optimal absorption site and at a time when the body needs it the most for maximal therapeutic effect.

Currently based in Piscataway and Chicago, Adello Biologics has been working to develop high-quality, affordable biosimilars for patients worldwide. The company is advancing a pipeline of complex proteins and monoclonal antibodies with lead candidates in oncology and immunology.

As a result of the acquisition, Kashiv BioSciences’ broad business offering includes drug delivery platforms incorporating delayed release technology and gastric retention systems that improve the efficacy and safety of known drugs; a 505(b)(2) pipeline of seven development products targeting unmet clinical needs; biosimilars; prodrugs; and, as part of a development collaboration with Amneal Pharmaceuticals LLC, 10 approved generic products and an additional 13 generic products in advanced stages of development, including several complex generic products. Kashiv BioSciences’ medications will improve the lives of patients suffering from cancer as well as neuromuscular, movement and endocrine disorders, among other debilitating conditions, both in the U.S. and globally.

"The acquisition of Adello will create a fully integrated biosciences company with a strong platform for growth," said Chintu Patel, who will become CEO of Kashiv BioSciences. "The combined breadth of expertise in small and large molecules, peptides, proteins and monoclonal antibodies will enable us to develop products with meaningful clinical differentiation and a compelling value proposition for patients, physicians and payers."

On January 3, 2019 Can-Fite BioPharma Ltd. (NYSE American: CANF) (TASE:CFBI), a biotechnology company advancing a pipeline of proprietary small molecule drugs that address cancer, liver and inflammatory diseases, reported that it will participate at the Biotech Showcase 2019 conference and the BIO One-on-One Partnering @ JPM 2019, taking place between Monday, January 7th and Wednesday, January 9th, that will be held in San Francisco, California in parallel to the JP Morgan Healthcare Conference (Press release, Can-Fite BioPharma, JAN 3, 2019, View Source [SID1234532375]).

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Sari Fishman, VP of Business Development, will host partnering meetings at the two conferences with biotech and pharmaceutical companies.

Can-Fite’s near term milestones include data release from a Phase II study with its Namodenoson drug in patients with advanced liver cancer which is expected in Q1/19. In addition, the Company is actively enrolling NAFLD/NASH patients for a Phase II study of Namodenoson.

On January 3, 2019 Puma Biotechnology, Inc. (NASDAQ: PBYI), a biopharmaceutical company, reported that Alan H. Auerbach, Chairman, Chief Executive Officer, President and Founder of Puma, will provide an overview of the Company at 12:00 Noon PST on Wednesday, January 9, at the 37th Annual J. P. Morgan Healthcare Conference (Press release, Puma Biotechnology, JAN 3, 2019, View Source [SID1234532394]). The conference will be held at the Westin St. Francis Hotel in San Francisco.

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A live webcast of the presentation will be available on the Company’s website at www.pumabiotechnology.com . The presentation will be archived on the website and available for 30 days

On January 3, 2019 UroGen Pharma Ltd. (Nasdaq:URGN), a clinical-stage biopharmaceutical company developing treatments to address unmet needs in the field of urology, with a focus on uro-oncology, reported the appointment of Elizabeth (Liz) Barrett as President and Chief Executive Officer effective immediately (Press release, UroGen Pharma, JAN 3, 2019, View Source [SID1234532411]). She will also serve on the Company’s Board of Directors. Ms. Barrett, who will be based in New York, replaces Ron Bentsur. Mr. Bentsur will step down from his position at the Company but will continue to serve in an advisory capacity as needed to ensure a smooth transition.

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Ms. Barrett will present at the 37th Annual J.P. Morgan Healthcare Conference on Thursday, January 10, 2019 at 10:30 a.m. Pacific Time. The event will be held in San Francisco at the Westin St. Francis.

Ms. Barrett brings over 30 years of unique experience across oncology, specialty care, surgical franchises, and consumer marketing in multiple geographic regions. Her demonstrated expertise in pharmaceutical development and commercialization of oncology products will be critical as UroGen transforms into a leading commercial-stage entity and delivers potentially paradigm-shifting products to oncology patients in the urological setting.

"Liz has proven to be an exceptional leader with a well-established track record in oncology and the vision and experience to lead UroGen as it prepares for the expected launch of UGN-101, the Company’s first potential product, in 2019," said Arie Belldegrun, M.D., FACS, Chairman of the Board of UroGen. "Through the persistence and dedication of Ron Bentsur and the team, UroGen has become a leader in uro-oncology, and has energized much needed innovation in devastating urologic diseases that are often overlooked. We thank Ron for his commitment to UroGen and are pleased to support him in his future endeavors to focus on innovative early stage life sciences companies."

Ms. Barrett was CEO of Novartis Oncology and a member of the Executive Committee of Novartis. She previously served as Global President of Oncology at Pfizer Inc. At Pfizer, she held numerous leadership positions, including President of Global Innovative Pharma for Europe, President of the Specialty Care Business Unit for North America, and President of United States Oncology. Prior to Pfizer, she was Vice President and General Manager of the Oncology Business Unit at Cephalon Inc. Ms. Barrett also worked at Johnson & Johnson. She started her career at Kraft Foods Group Inc. Ms. Barrett holds a Bachelor of Science from the University of Louisiana and a Master of Business Administration from Saint Joseph’s University.

"I’ve built a career with some of the best companies in the industry and have had the opportunity to be entrepreneurial within each of those positions. This is an opportune time to take that experience and apply it to a smaller biotech company on the cusp of transformation," said Ms. Barrett. "UroGen is well positioned to firmly establish the viability of its RTGel platform as the Company completes its first NDA submission to the FDA and prepares for potential commercialization later this year. I cannot think of a more exciting time to join UroGen and work with its outstanding team as we begin to revolutionize uro-oncology and beyond."

"I’ve had the great honor of leading UroGen through its early stages of development, its initial public offering, completed enrollment of our first pivotal trial, and now, initiation of our first rolling NDA submission," said Ron Bentsur. "I have no doubt that Liz will be a great leader during UroGen’s next stage and will have the experience needed to build on our clinical success and prepare the company for commercialization. I look forward to supporting the Company’s ongoing success."

UroGen recently announced its initiation of the UGN-101 Rolling NDA Submission to the U.S. Food and Drug Administration (FDA). The completed submission is expected in mid-2019, with potential approval anticipated in 2019. The Company plans to present the topline data in January 2019.

A live audio webcast of the J.P. Morgan presentation will be available on the Investors section of UroGen’s website www.urogen.com. A replay of the webcast will be available on the website for approximately 30 days.