TESARO Announces Data Presentations at the 2018 American Association for Cancer Research Annual Meeting

On March 14, 2018 TESARO, Inc. (NASDAQ:TSRO), an oncology-focused biopharmaceutical company, reported that data for ZEJULA, TSR-042 (anti-PD-1 antibody) and the company’s immuno-oncology portfolio will be presented at the 2018 American Association for Cancer Research (AACR) (Free AACR Whitepaper) Annual Meeting, being held April 14-18, 2018 in Chicago (Press release, TESARO, MAR 14, 2018, View Source [SID1234524775]).

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"This year’s AACR (Free AACR Whitepaper) annual meeting will mark the first presentation of initial data from the GARNET trial of TSR-042, our anti-PD-1 antibody, in patients with MSI-high endometrial cancer or non-small cell lung cancer," said Mary Lynne Hedley, Ph.D., President and COO of TESARO. "TSR-042 provides a strategic advantage for TESARO in further developing niraparib and our immuno-oncology product candidates, and we expect to complete enrollment in the MSI-high registration trial at the end of this year. The breadth of our IO portfolio, which also includes antibodies targeting TIM-3 and LAG-3, enables TESARO to evaluate novel combination approaches with a goal of providing transformative therapies for people living with cancer."

Please plan to visit TESARO at Booth #1645 for information on the expanded development program for ZEJULA, TSR-042 and our broader immuno-oncology portfolio.

Poster Information (all times local):

Immuno-oncology

Monday, April 16, 2018, 8:00 AM to 12:00 PM
Preliminary safety, efficacy and PK/PD characterization from GARNET, a phase I clinical trial of the anti-PD-1 monoclonal antibody, TSR-042, in patients with recurrent or advanced NSCLC or MSI-H endometrial cancer
Poster Session, Abstract: CT053, Location: Exhibit Hall A, Poster Section 42, Poster Board 6

Monday, April 16, 2018, 8:00 AM to 12:00 PM
Checkpoint inhibitor signatures across endometrial cancer histologies
Poster Session, Abstract: 1687, Location: Exhibit Hall A, Poster Section 31, Poster Board 12

Monday, April 16, 2018, 8:00 AM to 12:00 PM
Simultaneous measurement and significance of PD-1, LAG-3 and TIM-3 expression in human solid tumors
Poster Session, Abstract: 1681, Location: Exhibit Hall A, Poster Section 31, Poster Board 6

Monday, April 16, 2018, 1:00 PM to 5:00 PM
Investigation of the expression profile and functional role of PD-1, TIM-3 and LAG-3 in human tumors
Poster Session, Abstract: 2722, Location: Exhibit Hall A, Poster Section 32, Poster Board 14

Wednesday, April 18, 2018, 8:00 AM to 12:00 PM
Characterization of tumor growth and immune microenvironment in humanized NOG-EXL mice implanted with A549, MDA-MB-436 and A375 cells
Poster Session, Abstract: 5690, Location: Exhibit Hall A, Poster Section 31, Poster Board 26

ZEJULA (niraparib)

Monday, April 16, 2018, 1:00 PM to 5:00 PM
Efficacy and pharmacokinetics of niraparib in BRCA-mutant and wild-type intracranial triple negative breast cancer murine models
Poster Session, Abstract: 2813, Location: Exhibit Hall A, Poster Section 37, Poster Board 3

Monday, April 16, 2018, 8:00 AM to 12:00 PM
Evaluation of niraparib in combination with anti-PD1/anti-PD-L1 in preclinical models
Poster Session, Abstract: 1724, Location: Exhibit Hall A, Poster Section 32, Poster Board 19

Wednesday, April 18, 2018, 8:00 AM to 12:00 PM
Enhanced anti-tumor effects of selinexor and niraparib in preclinical models of ovarian cancer
Poster Session, Abstract: 5826, Location: Exhibit Hall A, Poster Section 37, Poster Board 22

Niraparib is marketed in the United States and Europe under trade name ZEJULA.

About ZEJULA (niraparib)
Niraparib is marketed in the United States and Europe under trade name ZEJULA. ZEJULA (niraparib) is a poly(ADP-ribose) polymerase (PARP) inhibitor indicated for the maintenance treatment of adult patients with recurrent epithelial ovarian, fallopian tube, or primary peritoneal cancer who are in a complete or partial response to platinum-based chemotherapy. In preclinical studies, ZEJULA concentrates in the tumor relative to plasma, delivering greater than 90% durable inhibition of PARP 1/2 and a persistent antitumor effect. Myelodysplastic Syndrome/Acute Myeloid Leukemia (MDS/AML), including some fatal cases, was reported in patients treated with ZEJULA. Discontinue ZEJULA if MDS/AML is confirmed. Hematologic adverse reactions (thrombocytopenia, anemia and neutropenia), as well as cardiovascular effects (hypertension and hypertensive crisis) have been reported in patients treated with ZEJULA. Monitor complete blood counts to detect hematologic adverse reactions, as well as to detect cardiovascular disorders, during treatment. ZEJULA can cause fetal harm and females of reproductive potential should use effective contraception. Please see full prescribing information, including additional important safety information, available at www.zejula.com.

About TSR-042
TSR-042 is a monoclonal antibody targeting PD-1 and was developed as part of the collaboration between TESARO and AnaptysBio, Inc. This collaboration was initiated in March of 2014, and is focused on the development of monospecific antibody drugs targeting PD-1, TIM-3 (TSR-022), and LAG-3 (TSR-033), in addition to a bi-specific antibody drug candidate targeting PD-1/LAG-3 (TSR-075).

10-K – Annual report [Section 13 and 15(d), not S-K Item 405]

Inovio has filed a 10-K – Annual report [Section 13 and 15(d), not S-K Item 405] with the U.S. Securities and Exchange Commission (Filing, 10-K, Inovio, 2018, MAR 14, 2018, View Source [SID1234524763]).

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CBT Pharmaceuticals to Present at Upcoming Investor Conferences

On March 14, 2018 CBT Pharmaceuticals (CBT), a U.S. and China-based innovative biopharmaceutical company committed to becoming a leader in the discovery and development of oncology combination therapies, reported that the company reported that it will present at two upcoming investor conferences (Press release, CBT Pharmaceuticals, MAR 14, 2018, View Source [SID1234524758]):

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March 23, 2018 – Future Leaders in the Biotech Industry at 2:45 – 3:00 p.m. EST in New York, N.Y.
March 28, 2018 – China Healthcare Investment Conference (CHIC) at 3:15 – 5:15 p.m. CST in Shanghai, P.R. China

Verastem Updates Presentation Time for Oppenheimer & Co. Healthcare Conference

On March 14, 2018 Verastem, Inc. (NASDAQ:VSTM), focused on developing and commercializing drugs to improve the survival and quality of life of cancer patients, reported that the Company will present at the 28th Annual Oppenheimer & Co. Healthcare Conference on Tuesday, March 20, 2018 at 8:00am in New York City, NY, USA (Press release, Verastem, MAR 14, 2018, View Source;p=RssLanding&cat=news&id=2338094 [SID1234524776]). Verastem’s presentation was originally scheduled for 11:30am but was subsequently moved to 8:00am.

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A live webcast of the presentation will be available on the investors section of the Company’s website at www.verastem.com. An archived presentation will be available for 90 days.

Spherix Announces Proposed Public Offering of Common Stock

On March 14, 2018 Spherix Incorporated (SPEX), a technology development company committed to the fostering of innovation and monetization of intellectual property, reported a proposed registered public offering of its common stock (Press release, Spherix, MAR 14, 2018, View Source [SID1234538991]). The offering is being made on a "best efforts" basis and subject to market and other conditions, and there can be no assurance as to whether or when the offering may be completed, or as to the actual size or terms of the offering.

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Laidlaw & Company (UK) Ltd. is acting as exclusive placement agent for the offering.

Spherix intends to use the net proceeds from the offering, if completed, for working capital and general corporate purposes.

The shares are being offered pursuant to an effective shelf registration statement on Form S-3, as amended (File No. 333-222488), that was previously filed with the Securities and Exchange Commission (SEC) and declared effective on January 19, 2018. The shares may be offered only by means of a prospectus supplement and the accompanying base prospectus. The preliminary prospectus supplement and accompanying base prospectus related to the offering will be filed with the SEC and will be available on the SEC’s website located at View Source and may also be obtained from Laidlaw & Company (UK) Ltd., Attention: Syndicate Department, 546 Fifth Avenue, 5th Floor, New York, New York 10036, telephone (212) 953-4900, email: [email protected].

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