Today, we’re proud to spotlight Aleksandra Filipovic MD Ph.D. our Head of Oncology at PureTech. With a unique blend of clinical expertise and a passion for holistic, whole-person care, Dr. Filipovic is leading the way in transforming cancer treatment. She fosters a culture where every voice matters, encouraging curiosity and collaboration to unlock new ideas. Dr. Filipovic is spearheading our LYT-200 program, a monoclonal antibody targeting #galectin9 that we anticipate advancing via our Founded Entity, Gallop Oncology. LYT-200 is currently in two Phase 1b trials for hematological malignancies such as #AML and solid tumors. Working closely with fellow experts, she is dedicated to bringing innovative therapies to those who need them most. #GivingLifeToScience
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PureTech is a clinical-stage biotherapeutics company dedicated to giving life to new classes of medicine to change the lives of patients with devastating diseases. The Company has created a broad and deep pipeline through its experienced research and development team and its extensive network of scientists, clinicians and industry leaders that is being advanced both internally and through its Founded Entities. PureTech's R&D engine has resulted in the development of 29 therapeutics and therapeutic candidates, including two that have received both U.S. FDA clearance and European marketing authorization and a third (KarXT) that has been filed for FDA approval. A number of these programs are being advanced by PureTech or its Founded Entities in various indications and stages of clinical development, including registration enabling studies. All of the underlying programs and platforms that resulted in this pipeline of therapeutic candidates were initially identified or discovered and then advanced by the PureTech team through key validation points. For more information, visit www.puretechhealth.com or connect with us on X (formerly Twitter) @puretechh.
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Congratulations to our Founded Entity Seaport Therapeutics on closing its $225M Series B financing, bringing the total raised to $325M since we launched it in April 2024. This achievement marks a significant milestone in Seaport’s journey to develop novel neuropsychiatric medicines, and the syndicate of top-tier investors reinforces the value generated by our unique R&D engine. https://bit.ly/4dTCQEC
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Ten years ago today (October 15, 2014), the FDA approved the first two treatments for a rare, fatal lung condition called Idiopathic Pulmonary Fibrosis. Those first two treatments, ESBRIET (pirfenidone) and OFEV (nintedanib), were launched by two companies that worked with the IPF community for years to secure approval. During this first decade of antifibrotics, thousands of US IPF patients have been able to benefit from these therapies. Real people have had better lives because of these medicines. For my friends and colleagues at InterMune / Genentech who worked on ESBRIET, you each played a role to help achieve this important milestone for patients. But we haven't achieved the ultimate goal yet. Every IPF patient deserves the chance to have stable lung function and to live a normal life. We need new treatments that can help patients in different ways, because unfortunately IPF is still a very challenging and scary disease for patients. Let's hope the next decade brings even more new treatments for IPF, so that all IPF patients are able to live the life they want. They deserve it.
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According to Nature Magazine, ~95% of #NobelPrize winners through 2023 are part of the same academic family - connected by a shared history of mentorship & collaboration. This remarkable legacy continues to grow in 2024 and includes our very own H Robert Horvitz, whose Nobel network consists of his 5 mentors, 2 trainees, 1 "grand" trainee, 1 teaching assistant, and even a childhood friend! Read more here: https://lnkd.in/dzTa8nbf #NobelPrize2024 #GivingLifeToScience
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Congratulations to our Board member, Kiran Mazumdar Shaw, on this honor!
🌟👏 We're excited to announce that Kiran Mazumdar Shaw, biotech trailblazer, Forbes World’s 100 Most Powerful Women and TIME’s 100 Most Influential People in the World, will be granted an honorary doctorate at Concordia University's fall convocation. On October 15, Mazumdar-Shaw will address our newest Concordia University - John Molson School of Business grads. Mazumdar-Shaw is a global thought leader committed to innovation and delivering best-in-class, affordable therapeutics to patients worldwide. Her philanthropic initiatives aim to improve the lives of people in marginalized communities. Through Biocon Foundation’s primary healthcare centres, telemedicine initiatives, health awareness programs, public health and preventive screenings for oral and cervical cancer, she is making an enduring impact on society. 👉 Read more about her incredible accomplishments: https://lnkd.in/g-9f-7HJ #CUpride #Montreal #Biocon
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Last week, our team had an incredible day on Cathleen Stone Island with Outward Bound Professional! We spent the day learning more about each other, fostering trust, and building connections within our team—all while having a lot of fun! The day was filled with laughter, challenges, and memorable moments that showed just how much we can accomplish when we support each other. From conquering fears to celebrating victories, it was a true reminder of the power of teamwork. One of our guides shared a quote that perfectly captured the spirit of our offsite: "If you want to go fast, go alone. If you want to go far, go together." This wisdom resonated with us, especially as we look ahead to key data readouts in Q4, bringing these lessons with us: trust in each other and know that together we can achieve even more than we imagined. #GivingLifeToScience #OutwardBound #CathleenStoneIsland
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#CHEST2024 was a fantastic opportunity for our team to present our latest research on #IdiopathicPulmonaryFibrosis, a rare disease with limited treatment options and a need for deeper understanding of patient experiences. Our patient survey results highlighted ongoing challenges with symptom management and supportive care in IPF. Additionally, our clinical abstract discussed the advantages of using a Bayesian statistical analysis in our Phase 2b ELEVATE IPF Trial. These insights guide our commitment to better serve the #IPF community, and we look forward to sharing topline Phase 2b data by the end of the year. https://bit.ly/47WUXYR
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Our team will be giving three presentations at the #CHEST2024 annual meeting in Boston, where we’ll be sharing research surrounding the experiences of people with #idiopathicpulmonaryfibrosis, as well as clinical analysis plans for our investigational treatment LYT-100 (deupirfenidone) for #IPF https://bit.ly/4ermROW
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Today is the Pulmonary Fibrosis Foundation National Walk Day, and our team came together - in Boston and virtually - to raise awareness and funds for people living with idiopathic pulmonary fibrosis. We are so proud to be working to change the lives of patients with this devastating disease, and we are honored to support organizations like the #PulmonaryFibrosisFoundation who are dedicated to accelerating the development of new treatments for people living with #IPF #PFFWalk #GivingLifeToScience
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We are thrilled that our Founded Entity, Seaport Therapeutics, was recognized as one of the most exciting startups of 2024 by the Endpoints 11 Awards 👏 Congratulations to our Seaport co-founders Daphne Zohar, Steven Paul, Eric Elenko and Michael C. Chen
We are incredibly honored to be named an Endpoints 11 winner – an award that recognizes the most exciting biotechs of 2024 from around the globe. Seaport is built on a proven development strategy and is led by the team – including Daphne Zohar and Dr. Steven Paul – involved in creating and advancing the groundbreaking therapeutic Cobenfy (formerly KarXT). Notably, our CEO Daphne Zohar accepted this award at the Endpoints News gala last night just moments after the FDA announced its approval of Cobenfy for the treatment of schizophrenia in adults. We applaud all those involved in the success of Karuna Therapeutics and the development of Cobenfy. Most importantly, we celebrate this tremendous victory for patients and their families. At Seaport, our development strategy echoes the fundamentals of what this team did with Karuna, and we are committed to delivering the next big breakthroughs in neuropsychiatric drug development with our first and best-in-class medicines for those that are suffering from #depression, #anxiety and other neuropsychiatric disorders. https://lnkd.in/eDDtjy5p
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