Shares of ImmunoGen moved higher in midday trading Friday, a day after the small biotech licensed its cancer treatment technology to Amgen for $1 million upfront. ImmunoGen (IMGN), based in Wal-tham, Mass., develops cancer treatments using its Tumor-Activated Prodrug, or TAP, technology. The technology uses antibodies to deliver a killer agent to a cell. It's part of a larger movement to develop more accurate cancer therapies that can target and
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ImmunoGen, Inc. (NASDAQ:IMGN) has announced that Amgen, Inc. (NASDAQ:AMGN)Inc has licensed the exclusive right to use ImmunoGen’s maytansinoid Targeted Antibody Payload (TAP) technology for the development of anticancer therapeutics to an undisclosed ...
ImmunoGen, Inc (NASDAQ:IMGN) have reported the clinical data of their IMGN901 product candidate which will be used for the treatment of Merkel cell carcinoma (MCC).
The Company mentioned that the meaningful evidence of ...
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Advaxis, Inc., (OTCBB: ADXS), the live, attenuated Listeria monocytogenes (Lm) biotechnology company, has been invited to present at the LD MICRO Growth Conference on Thursday, December 3, 2009 at 1:00 PM PST.AVANIR Pharmaceuticals, Inc. (NASDAQ: AVNR) today announced that it will release unaudited financial results for the quarter and fiscal year ended September 30, 2009 before market open on Tuesday, November 24, 2009.Conceptus, Inc. (Nasdaq: CPTS), developer of the Essure® procedure, the first proven non-incisional permanent birth control method available, today announced that Mark Sieczkarek, president and chief executive officer, will present at the Piper Jaffray 21st Annual Healthcare Conference on Tuesday December 1, 2009, at 2:00 p.m. ET. The conference will be held at the New York Palace Hotel.DARA BioSciences, Inc. (NASDAQ: DARA), a development-stage biopharmaceutical company, today announced that the Company will present at the New York Society of Security Analysts’ 13th Annual Biotech & Specialty Pharmaceuticals Industry investor conference to be held on December 1 in New York City.Exelixis, Inc. (Nasdaq:EXEL) today reported interim data from an ongoing phase 1 dose-escalation trial of XL147 (SAR245408) in combination with paclitaxel and carboplatin in patients with advanced solid tumors.ImmunoGen, Inc. (Nasdaq: IMGN), a biopharmaceutical company that develops targeted anticancer therapeutics, today reported encouraging clinical data with its IMGN901 product candidate in the treatment of Merkel cell carcinoma (MCC). Meaningful evidence of anticancer activity has been noted among the limited number of patients with MCC who have received IMGN901.ImmunoCellular Therapeutics, Ltd. (OTCBB: IMUC), a biotechnology company that is focused on the development of novel immune-based cancer therapies, announced today that Griffin Securities, a New York-based brokerage firm, has issued a research update summarizing some of the recent positive developments that the Company has been able to achieve which have led to reiteration of the ‘BUY’ rating on IMUC shares with an increase in the 12 month price target from $2.50, to $3.25, on the shares which are currently trading near $0.75.Neuralstem, Inc. (NYSE Amex: CUR) today provided a financial and business update for the third quarter ended September 30, 2009.Pluristem Therapeutics Inc. (NasdaqCM:PSTI) (DAX:PJT) today announced that safety and potential efficacy parameters were demonstrated by the three month follow up data from the first patient ever to receive its placenta derived cell therapy product, PLX-PAD.PolyMedix Inc. (OTC BB: PYMX), an emerging biotechnology company developing acute care therapeutic drug products for infectious diseases and cardiovascular disorders, announced today that it has completed a public offering of units for aggregate gross proceeds of $20.7 million.Poniard Pharmaceuticals, Inc. (Nasdaq: PARD) today announced updated clinical data from its randomized, controlled Phase 2 trial of picoplatin in patients with metastatic colorectal cancer (CRC).Revolutions Medical Corporation ("RevMed" or the "Company") (OTCBB: RMCP), producers of the RevVac safety syringe, RevColor, RevDisplay and Rev3D MRI Technology, today announced that president and MRI industry pioneer Tom O'Brien has signed a 3-year employment commitment to the Company, giving RevMed leadership continuity and assured access to his unrivaled distribution relationships.
Biotech investors interested in seeing more details about these companies and a full list of their related stories can do so by typing the stock ticker symbol into the Stock Quotes box on the right side of the page.AVANIR Pharmaceuticals, Inc. (NASDAQ:AVNR) announced the Company will present at the Lazard Capital Markets 6th Annual Healthcare Conference on Wednesday, November 18th at 3:15 p.m. Eastern time (12:15 p.m. Pacific time) at the St. Regis in New York.Adamis Pharmaceuticals Corporation (OTC:ADMP), announced it’s wholly owned subsidiary, Adamis Labs has now secured distribution contracts and initial stocking orders from the three major wholesalers of prescription drugs in the U.S.Alexion Pharmaceuticals, Inc. (Nasdaq:ALXN) announced Dr. Leonard Bell, Chief Executive Officer of Alexion Pharmaceuticals, will present at Lazard Capital Markets 6th Annual Healthcare Conference in New York City at 10:00 a.m. ET on Wednesday, November 18, 2009.
Bruker Corporation (NASDAQ:BRKR) announced it will present at the Lazard Capital Markets 6th Annual Healthcare Conference on Tuesday, November 17, 2009, at 10:55 AM Eastern Standard Time in New York City.
Covidien (NYSE:COV) will present at the Lazard Capital Markets 6th Annual Healthcare Conference in New York on Wednesday, November 18, 2009.
Curis, Inc. (NASDAQ:CRIS), a drug development company seeking to develop next generation targeted small molecule drug candidates for cancer treatment, announced the Company will be presenting at the Lazard Capital Markets 6th Annual Healthcare Conference at 3:45 p.m. EST on November 18, 2009, in New York City.
Enzo Biochem, Inc. (NYSE:ENZ), a leading vertically integrated clinical lab, life sciences and therapeutic biotechnology company, announced Barry Weiner, President, and David Goldberg, Vice President, Corporate Development, will be presenting at the Lazard Capital Markets 6th Annual Healthcare Conference on Tuesday, November 17, 2009 at 3:40 PM at The St. Regis Hotel in New York, N.Y.
IMS Health (NYSE: RX), the world’s leading provider of market intelligence to the pharmaceutical and healthcare industries, announced the upcoming launch of IMS Oncology QuantifierTM, a comprehensive, clinically rich analytical tool that enables the company’s clients to assess treatment opportunities and guide commercial decisions in the $48 billion global oncology market.
ImmunoGen, Inc. (Nasdaq:IMGN), a biotechnology company that develops targeted anticancer products, announced Howard Pien was elected to its Board of Directors at today’s Annual Meeting of Shareholders.
LecTec Corporation (OTC:LECT) announced it has reached a settlement with Endo Pharmaceuticals Inc. on outstanding patent litigation related to LecTec’s U.S. Patent Nos. 5,536,263 and 5,741,510.
MS Health (NYSE:RX), the world’s leading provider of market intelligence to the pharmaceutical and healthcare industries, announced the upcoming launch of IMS Oncology QuantifierTM, a comprehensive, clinically rich analytical tool that enables the company’s clients to assess treatment opportunities and guide commercial decisions in the $48 billion global oncology market.NexMed, Inc. (Nasdaq:NEXM), a developer of innovative transdermal products based on the NexACT® drug delivery technology, announced it raised $750,000 in gross proceeds from the issuance of new convertible notes due December 31, 2011 (the “Notes”), which are secured by a mortgage on NexMed’s facility in East Windsor, New Jersey.
Novavax, Inc. (Nasdaq: NVAX) a clinical-stage vaccine company, announced today that John Trizzino, Senior Vice President, International and Government Alliances, will be presenting at the Influenza Congress USA 2009.
Chief Research Officer Morris S. Whitcup, Ph.D., of ORC Guideline (NASDAQ:IUSA) will present findings of the company’s recent research on the impact of social media on fair balance and pharmaceutical marketing at a Food and Drug Administration (FDA) public hearing later this week.
PPD, Inc. (Nasdaq:PPDI) announced its board of directors declared a cash dividend for the fourth quarter of 2009 under its annual cash dividend policy. The quarterly cash dividend will equal $0.15 per share.
Synta Pharmaceuticals Corp. (NASDAQ:SNTA), a biopharmaceutical company focused on discovering, developing, and commercializing small molecule drugs to treat severe medical conditions, announced the Company will be presenting at the Lazard Capital Markets 6th Annual Healthcare Conference on Wednesday, November 18 at 10:00 a.m. (ET) at the St. Regis New York.Tongjitang Chinese Medicines Company (NYSE: TCM), a leading specialty pharmaceutical company focusing on the development, manufacturing, marketing and selling of modernized traditional Chinese medicine in China, announced it plans to announce its third quarter 2009 financial results before the market opens on Wednesday, November 18, 2009.
by Marc Lichtenfeld, Healthcare Expert
Wednesday, November 11, 2009: Issue #1135
Investing in the biotech sector can be risky – no doubt about that.
But you know what? There are a lot of ways to make money from biotech stocks, too. If you know what to look for, that is.
Two obvious examples include:
Picking the company [...]
Companies featured in this segment: General Motors Corporation (NYSE:GM), Northfield Laboratories (NASDAQ:NFLD), Mitsui and Company Limited (NASDAQ:MITSY), Alkermes Incorporated (NASDAQ:ALKS), Shire plc (NASDAQ:SHPGY), ImmunoGen Incorporated (NASDAQ:IMGN), Schering-Plough (NYSE:SGP), BioMed Realty Trust Incorporated (NYSE:BMR), Amgen (NASDAQ:AMGN), Genzyme (NASDAQ:GENZ), Murphy Oil Corporation (NYSE:MUR), Centrica plc (OTC:CPYYY), Electric Power Development Company Limited (TYO:9513), and Electricite de France SA (EPA:EDF)
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