ALK to present at the 44th Annual J.P. Morgan Healthcare Conference in San Francisco

ALK to present at the 44th Annual J.P. Morgan Healthcare Conference in San Francisco




ALK to present at the 44th Annual J.P. Morgan Healthcare Conference in San Francisco

ALK (ALKB:DC / OMX: ALK B) today announced that the company’s president & CEO, Peter Halling, is scheduled to give a company presentation at the 44th Annual J.P. Morgan Healthcare Conference in San Francisco on Thursday, 15 January 2026, at 9.45 AM PST / 12.45 PM EST / 6.45 PM CET.

Representatives of the company will be available for meetings at the conference.

ALK-Abelló A/S

For further information, please contact:

Investor Relations: Per Plotnikof, tel. +45 4574 7527, mobile +45 2261 2525

Media: Maiken Riise Andersen, tel. +45 5054 1434

Business Development: Rasmus Just, tel. +45 4171 8431

About ALK
ALK is a global specialty pharmaceutical company focused on allergy and allergic asthma. ALK manufactures and markets allergy immunotherapy (‘AIT’) treatments and other products and services for people with allergy and allergy doctors. Headquartered in Hørsholm, Denmark, ALK employs around 2,800 people worldwide and is listed on Nasdaq Copenhagen. Find more information at www.alk.net.

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ALX Oncology to Present at the 44th Annual J.P. Morgan Healthcare Conference

ALX Oncology to Present at the 44th Annual J.P. Morgan Healthcare Conference




ALX Oncology to Present at the 44th Annual J.P. Morgan Healthcare Conference

SOUTH SAN FRANCISCO, Calif., Jan. 08, 2026 (GLOBE NEWSWIRE) — ALX Oncology Holdings Inc. (“ALX Oncology”; Nasdaq: ALXO), a clinical-stage biotechnology company advancing a pipeline of novel therapies designed to treat cancer and extend patients’ lives, today announced its participation in the 44th Annual J.P. Morgan Healthcare Conference in San Francisco. Chief Executive Officer Jason Lettmann and Chief Medical Officer Barbara Klencke will deliver a corporate presentation on Thursday, January 15, 2026, at 12:00 p.m. Pacific Time.

The live webcast of the J.P. Morgan fireside chat can be accessed by visiting the Investors section of ALX Oncology’s website at www.alxoncology.com under the Events section of the Events and Presentations tab. A replay of the webcast will be archived for up to 90 days following the fireside chat date.

About ALX Oncology
ALX Oncology (Nasdaq: ALXO) is a clinical-stage biotechnology company advancing a pipeline of novel therapies designed to treat cancer and extend patients’ lives. ALX Oncology’s lead therapeutic candidate, evorpacept, has demonstrated potential to serve as a cornerstone therapy upon which the future of immuno-oncology can be built. Evorpacept is currently being evaluated across multiple ongoing clinical trials in a wide range of cancer indications. ALX Oncology’s second pipeline candidate, ALX2004, is a novel EGFR-targeted antibody-drug conjugate with a differentiated mechanism of action. A Phase 1, dose-escalation trial of ALX2004 is ongoing in patients with EGFR-expressing solid tumors. More information is available at www.alxoncology.com and on LinkedIn @ALX Oncology.

Investor Relations Contact:
Elhan Webb, CFA, IR Consultant
ewebb@alxoncology.com

Media Contact:
Michele Parisi, SparkPoint Healthcare Communications
mparisi@sparkpointpr.com
(925) 864-5028

VarmX and Rentschler Biopharma partner to advance novel coagulation therapy toward Phase 3 and commercialization

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VarmX and Rentschler Biopharma partner to advance novel coagulation therapy toward Phase 3 and commercialization

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VarmX and Rentschler Biopharma partner to advance novel coagulation therapy toward Phase 3 and commercialization

 

  • VarmX and Rentschler Biopharma expand collaboration from early development to latestage and commercial manufacturing of VMX-C001
  • VMXC001 builds on strong regulatory momentum, including FDA Fast Track Designation and PMDA Phase 1 waiver, as it progresses toward a global Phase 3 trial
  • Manufacturing will be transferred from Rentschler Biopharma site in Laupheim (Germany) to Milford, MA (USA)

Laupheim, Germany; Leiden, The Netherlands and Milford, MA USA. January 8, 2026 – Rentschler Biopharma, a leading global contract development and manufacturing organization (CDMO) for biopharmaceuticals, and VarmX, a biotech company developing innovative approaches for the bypass of direct oral anticoagulants targeting activated factor Xa (FXa DOACs) and treatment of inherited coagulation disorders, today announced a collaboration to manufacture VarmX’s lead program, VMX-C001, for Phase 3 development and potential commercialization. VMX-C001 is a novel treatment to restore blood coagulation in patients requiring urgent surgery or experiencing severe bleeding while on FXa DOACs.

 

Rentschler Biopharma began supporting early development of VMX-C001 in 2022 at its Laupheim, Germany site and VarmX has since initiated its Phase 3 program using GMP material from Rentschler Biopharma. Building on the successful collaboration between both companies, all subsequent Phase 3 clinical supply, including process validation, will be manufactured at Rentschler Biopharma’s Milford, MA site as part of the seamless transition into late-stage clinical and commercial production. The CDMO brings strong expertise in producing a variety of biologics, including proven capabilities in intensified, perfusion-based processes, while also supporting fed-batch strategies. Rentschler Biopharma provides clients with continuity, speed and reliability from early development through commercialization and beyond.

 

VMX-C001 is a modified, human factor X protein, designed to be insensitive to FXa DOACs, effectively bypassing their anticoagulant activity and swiftly restoring the coagulation cascade. The product candidate was granted Fast Track Designation by the U.S. Food & Drug Administration (FDA) and a Phase 1 waiver from Japanese regulator PMDA in September 2025, recognizing the unmet need for treatments that can rapidly restore coagulation in patients receiving FXa DOACs. VarmX signed a global strategic collaboration and option agreement with CSL in September 2025. VarmX plans to initiate its global Phase 3 EquilibriX-S trial in urgent surgery in early 2026.

 

John Glasspool, Chief Executive Officer of VarmX, said: “Manufacturing readiness is key as we prepare to commence our landmark global EquilibriX-S Phase 3 trial, evaluating the ability of VMX-C001 to rapidly restore coagulation in patients taking any FXa DOAC undergoing urgent surgery. We’re pleased to extend our partnership with Rentschler Biopharma as we drive VMX-C001 towards becoming a new treatment option for the substantial number of patients on FXa DOACs who need emergency surgery.”

 

Benedikt von Braunmühl, Chief Executive Officer of Rentschler Biopharma, commented: “We are honored to continue our collaboration with VarmX, which reflects exactly what Rentschler Biopharma stands for: high‑impact technical expertise, long‑term partnership grounded in trust, and tailored solutions that bring breakthrough therapies to patients. As VMX‑C001 advances toward Phase 3, we remain fully committed to delivering seamless continuity, leveraging our FDA‑licensed sites in the EU and the U.S. and deep experience in late‑stage development and market approval. Guided by our vision of advancing medicine to save lives – together, we look forward to supporting VarmX on the path to commercialization.”

 

By 2030, approximately 30 million patients in the U.S., Europe and Japan are expected to receive FXa DOACs as a chronic anticoagulation therapy, including stroke prevention in atrial fibrillation and the prevention of deep vein thrombosis. Each week, more than 30,000 of these patients experience severe life-threatening bleeding or require emergency surgery, where the risk of bleeding poses a critical challenge1.

 

VMX-C001 has been developed with significant clinical advantages, including universal dosing regardless of the specific FXa DOAC used, rapid and easy administration, compatibility with common anticoagulants like heparin, and no additional thrombotic risk. This strengthens the position of VMX-C001 to potentially become a new option for the substantial number of patients on FXa DOACs who need emergency surgery.

 

1: RBC and Cowen (2018–2024), Syneos Health Consulting (incl. Japan), and clinical literature

 

About Rentschler Biopharma SE

Rentschler Biopharma is a leading contract development and manufacturing organization (CDMO) focused exclusively on client projects. The company offers process development and manufacturing of biopharmaceuticals, as well as related consulting activities, project management and regulatory support. Rentschler Biopharma’s high quality is proven by its long-standing experience and excellence as a solution partner for its clients. A high-level quality management system, a well-established operational excellence philosophy and advanced technologies ensure product quality and productivity at each development and manufacturing step. Rentschler Biopharma is a family-owned company with about 1,400 employees, headquartered in Laupheim, Germany, with operations in Milford, MA, USA. In 2024, the company joined the United Nations Global Compact, emphasizing Rentschler Biopharma’s focus on sustainability. For further information about the company, please visit www.rentschler-biopharma.com. Follow Rentschler Biopharma on LinkedIn.

 

About VarmX

VarmX is a spin-off from the Leiden University Medical Center (LUMC), founded in 2016 by Professor Pieter Reitsma, a world leading expert in hemostasis and thrombosis. VarmX’s lead compound VMX-C001 is a modified recombinant blood factor X. The compound is being developed for the treatment of severe spontaneous bleeding and for the prevention of bleeding during urgent surgery in patients taking oral factor Xa inhibitors (FXa DOACs) as anticoagulation therapy. The Company is supported by a strong syndicate of investors including Sound Bioventures, EIC, EQT Life Sciences (formerly LSP), Inkef, Lundbeckfonden BioCapital, Ysios Capital, BioGeneration Ventures and InnovationQuarter, as well as CSL. For more information, please visit www.varmx.com.

 

Information for media: Rentschler Biopharma’s CEO, Benedikt von Braunmühl, and VarmX’s CEO, John Glasspool, both will attend JP Morgan Week which will take place January 12–15, 2026 in San Francisco, CA, and are open to interview requests.
For inquiries, please contact Laurie Doyle (MC Services AG, laurie.doyle@mc-services.eu).

 

Contact:

Rentschler Biopharma SE
Dr. Latika Bhonsle-Deeng
Global Head of Communications
Phone: +49-7392-701-467
communications@rentschler-biopharma.com

 

Media inquiries

MC Services AG
Eva Bauer
Phone: +49-89-210228-0
rentschler@mc-services.eu
U.S.
Laurie Doyle
Phone: +1-339-832-0752

 

VarmX Media inquiries
Vigo Consulting
Rozi Morris
Phone: +44 20 7390 0230
VarmX@vigoconsulting.com


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Illumina and PREMIA partner to expand clinical access to CGP in Asia

Illumina and PREMIA partner to expand clinical access to CGP in Asia




Illumina and PREMIA partner to expand clinical access to CGP in Asia

TAIPEI, Taiwan, Jan. 08, 2026 (GLOBE NEWSWIRE) — Illumina Taiwan Biotechnology Co., Ltd., and Precision Medicine Asia, Limited (PREMIA), a leading Asian cancer clinical-genomic screening network, today announced the formation of a strategic partnership that will expand access to comprehensive genomic profiling (CGP) for all eligible oncology patients across the Chang Gung Memorial Hospital (CGMH) system. This partnership also aims to support the creation of an Asia-wide clinical-genomic oncology database to advance precision oncology.

“We are committed to ensuring that all cancer patients benefit from the most advanced medical science available,” stated Dr. Chang-Fu Kuo, Director of the Center for Artificial Intelligence in Medicine at CGMH. “Integrating CGP will streamline our testing workflows and help clinicians gain a better understanding of each patient’s tumor biology, enabling them to routinely consider key genomic insights alongside clinical judgement and established guidelines to provide patients with more informed and personalized treatment plans.”

Chang Gung Memorial Hospital, one of Taiwan’s leading healthcare systems and medical centers serving approximately 2.7 million patients each year, with over 300 industry-sponsored clinical trials currently ongoing throughout the system, has long been dedicated to translating cutting-edge technologies into clinical practice.

Jerry Cheng, General Manager for Taiwan, Hong Kong and Macao at Illumina, added, “Illumina remains at the forefront of advanced oncology profiling solutions, empowering clinicians to gain clinically and scientifically meaningful insights faster. This partnership will accelerate personalized care decisions at CGMH, and through the depth and scale of data generated over time, together with clinicians and industry partners, we look forward to supporting translational research and drug development across Asia.”

In May 2024, CGP was incorporated into Taiwan’s National Health Insurance (NHI) program.

About Illumina 

Illumina is improving human health by unlocking the power of the genome. Our focus on innovation has established us as a global leader in DNA sequencing and array-based technologies, serving customers in the research, clinical, and applied markets. Our products are used for applications in the life sciences, oncology, reproductive health, agriculture, and other emerging segments. To learn more, visit illumina.com and connect with us on X, Facebook, LinkedIn, Instagram, TikTok, and YouTube.  

About Precision Medicine Asia (Taiwan) Limited (PREMIA) 

Established in 2018, PREMIA is the first company in Asia to collaborate with hospitals in the region by providing a clinical-genomic data management platform that helps accelerate development of innovative therapeutics and diagnostics. Along with these activities, PREMIA is dedicated to forming partnerships with biopharmaceutical and healthcare technology companies, worldwide, to improve efficiencies and expand access to novel medicines and health-tech solutions for patients. For more information, please visit www.premia-inc.com

Contacts: 

Illumina 

Sam Shen, Illumina Public Relations 

PR@illumina.com  

PREMIA 

Sydnie Reed 

Vice President, Head of Business Development and Partnering 

sreed@premia-inc.com

CorMedix Therapeutics Announces Leadership and Board Updates

CorMedix Therapeutics Announces Leadership and Board Updates




CorMedix Therapeutics Announces Leadership and Board Updates

BERKELEY HEIGHTS, N.J., Jan. 08, 2026 (GLOBE NEWSWIRE) — CorMedix Therapeutics (Nasdaq: CRMD), a biopharmaceutical company focused on developing and commercializing therapeutic products for life-threatening diseases and conditions, today announced an addition to its executive leadership team and updates to its Board of Directors. CorMedix CEO Joseph Todisco has signed an extended employment contract, reaffirming his long-term commitment to the organization. In addition to his role as CEO, Mr. Todisco will also assume the role of Chairman of the Board of Directors, succeeding Myron Kaplan. Mr. Kaplan will transition into a newly created board position of Lead Independent Director.

“Under the leadership of Mr. Todisco, CorMedix has evolved from a single product, development stage company into a multi-product, diversified commercial operation with positive cashflow and a strong pipeline,” says former Chairman and new Lead Independent Director, Myron Kaplan. “His succession to Chairman strengthens CorMedix Therapeutics and best positions the company for future success.”

CorMedix is also pleased to announce the appointment of Mr. Mike Seckler to the role of EVP & Chief Commercial Officer. Mr. Seckler joins CorMedix with a wealth of experience across multiple therapeutic areas including hematology and oncology, and most recently served as CEO of Evome Medical Technologies Inc. Mr. Seckler’s previous experience includes roles as COO of FerGene Inc., a Blackstone Life Sciences and Ferring Pharmaceuticals joint partnership gene therapy company, as well as head of Global Marketing and Corporate Communications for Ferring International.

Joseph Todisco, CEO of CorMedix, commented, “I’m excited to announce the addition of Mike Seckler to our leadership team as Chief Commercial Officer. As CorMedix Therapeutics now has commercial and pipeline products spanning multiple therapeutic areas, his deep experience as a commercial leader will provide critical expertise as we look to increase our base business as well as prepare for new launches. I’m also honored to assume the role of Chairman of the Board of Directors from Myron Kaplan, and I am sincerely grateful for his mentorship and guidance over these past few years. With a strong leadership team in place, I am excited about the future for CorMedix Therapeutics.”

About CorMedix

CorMedix Therapeutics is a biopharmaceutical company focused on developing and commercializing therapeutic products for the prevention and treatment of life-threatening conditions and diseases. CorMedix is commercializing DefenCath® (taurolidine and heparin) for the prevention of catheter-related bloodstream infections in adult patients undergoing hemodialysis via a central venous catheter. Following its August 2025 acquisition of Melinta Therapeutics LLC, CorMedix is also commercializing a portfolio of anti-infective products, including MINOCIN® (minocycline) for Injection, REZZAYO® (rezafungin), VABOMERE® (meropenem and vaborbactam), ORBACTIV™ (oritavancin), BAXDELA® (delafloxacin), and KIMYRSA® (oritavancin), as well as TOPROL-XL® (metoprolol succinate).

CorMedix has ongoing clinical studies for DefenCath in Total Parenteral Nutrition (TPN) and Pediatric Hemodialysis populations and also intends to develop DefenCath as a catheter lock solution for use in other patient populations. REZZAYO is currently approved for the treatment of candidemia and invasive candidiasis in adults, with an ongoing Phase III study for the prophylaxis of IFD in adult patients undergoing allogeneic BMT. Topline results of the Phase III study for REZZAYO are expected in Q2 2026. For more information visit: www.cormedix.com or www.melinta.com.

Forward-Looking Statements

This press release contains “forward-looking statements” within the meaning of the Private Securities Litigation Reform Act of 1995, Section 27A of the Securities Act, and Section 21E of the Exchange, as amended (the “Exchange Act”), that are subject to risks and uncertainties. Forward-looking statements are often identified by the use of words such as, but not limited to, “anticipate,” “believe,” “can,” “continue,” “could,” “estimate,” “expect,” “intend,” “may,” “will,” “plan,” “project,” “seek,” “should,” “target,” “will,” “would,” and similar expressions or variations intended to identify forward-looking statements. All statements, other than statements of historical facts, regarding management’s expectations, beliefs, goals, plans or CorMedix’s prospects should be considered forward-looking statements including, but not limited to statements regarding financial guidance, sales estimates, synergy estimates and timing, expectations and timing regarding clinical studies and development and expectations of CorMedix’s product pipeline, results of the real-world study, expectations regarding implementation and perceived benefits of CorMedix’s products. Readers are cautioned that actual results may differ materially from projections or estimates due to a variety of important factors, and readers are directed to the Risk Factors identified in CorMedix’s filings with the SEC, including its most recent Annual Report on Form 10-K, copies of which are available free of charge at the SEC’s website at www.sec.gov or upon request from CorMedix. CorMedix may not actually achieve the goals or plans described in its forward-looking statements, and such forward-looking statements speak only as of the date of this press release. Investors should not place undue reliance on these statements. CorMedix assumes no obligation and does not intend to update these forward-looking statements, except as required by law.

Investor Contact:
Dan Ferry
Managing Director
LifeSci Advisors
daniel@lifesciadvisors.com
(617) 430-7576

MannKind Provides Business Updates and 2026 Growth Drivers

MannKind Provides Business Updates and 2026 Growth Drivers




MannKind Provides Business Updates and 2026 Growth Drivers

DANBURY, Conn. and WESTLAKE VILLAGE, Calif., Jan. 08, 2026 (GLOBE NEWSWIRE) — MannKind Corporation (Nasdaq: MNKD), a biopharmaceutical company dedicated to transforming chronic disease care through innovative, patient-centric solutions for cardiometabolic and orphan lung diseases, today provided business updates and outlined anticipated growth drivers for 2026, including progress across its commercial programs and clinical development initiatives.

“MannKind closed 2025 on a high note, marked by milestones that reinforce our growth trajectory—including the acquisition of scPharmaceuticals and a record-setting fourth quarter surpassing $100 million in net revenue,” said Michael Castagna, PharmD, Chief Executive Officer of MannKind Corporation. “With two high-potential launches on the horizon, 2026 is shaping up to be a catalyst-rich year that positions MannKind for long-term value creation.”

Major Catalysts Driving 2026:

Afrezza® (insulin human) Inhalation Powder

  • FDA decision on Afrezza label update (dose conversion) anticipated with a PDUFA target action date of January 23, 2026
    • Would update the initial dose for mealtime insulin when switching from subcutaneous rapid-acting insulin
  • FDA accepted for review the supplemental Biologics License Application (sBLA) for Afrezza® Inhalation Powder in children and adolescents living with type 1 or type 2 diabetes with a PDUFA target action date of May 29, 2026
    • If approved, it would be the first needle-free insulin option for pediatric patients in 100+ years of insulin therapy

FUROSCIX® (furosemide injection) for Subcutaneous Use

  • Supplemental New Drug Application (sNDA) for FUROSCIX ReadyFlow Autoinjector accepted for review by U.S. Food and Drug Administration (FDA) with a PDUFA target action date of July 26, 2026
    • If approved, it would deliver an IV-equivalent diuretic dose (subcutaneous furosemide injection 80 mg/ml) in under 10 seconds

Pipeline

  • Nintedanib DPI (MNKD-201) saw its first patient enrolled in December for the INFLO-1 Phase 1b study (U.S.) and anticipates first patient in for INFLO-2 Phase 2 (global) in Q2 2026
  • Advancing Bumetanide DPI (MNKD-701) pre-clinical development

United Therapeutics Collaborations

  • Tyvaso DPI bridging study anticipated following 1H 2026 readout of TETON-1 study
  • Formulating a second dry powder investigational molecule under the expanded collaboration with United Therapeutics using MannKind’s proprietary Technosphere® platform

About MannKind
MannKind Corporation (Nasdaq: MNKD) is a biopharmaceutical company dedicated to transforming chronic disease care through innovative, patient-centric solutions. Focused on cardiometabolic and orphan lung diseases, we develop and commercialize treatments that address serious unmet medical needs, including diabetes, pulmonary hypertension, and fluid overload in heart failure and chronic kidney disease.

With deep expertise in drug-device combinations, MannKind aims to deliver therapies designed to fit seamlessly into daily life.

Learn more at mannkindcorp.com.

Forward-Looking Statements
Statements in this press release that are not statements of historical fact are forward-looking statements that involve risks and uncertainties. These statements include, without limitation, statements regarding potential product launches, ongoing clinical trials and preclinical studies, expected initiation and patient enrollment timelines, and the expected timing for trial results; the development of a new dry powder inhalation therapy and investigational molecule under the expanded collaboration with United Therapeutics and the planned preclinical studies thereof; the expected timing for regulatory events related to Afrezza and the FUROSCIX ReadyFlow Autoinjector; and other statements about future events. Words such as “believes,” “anticipates,” “plans,” “expects,” “intends,” “will,” “goal,” “potential,” and similar expressions are intended to identify forward-looking statements. These forward-looking statements are based upon MannKind’s current expectations. Actual results and the timing of events could differ materially from those anticipated in such forward-looking statements as a result of various risks and uncertainties, which include, without limitation, the risk that unforeseen delays that may impact the timing of clinical trials and reporting data, the risk that issues develop in the review by the FDA that subject us to unanticipated delays or prevent us from obtaining the desired regulatory approval as well as other risks; detailed in MannKind’s filings with the Securities and Exchange Commission (“SEC”), including under the “Risk Factors” heading of its Annual Report on Form 10-K for the year ended December 31, 2024, and subsequent periodic reports on Form 10-Q and current reports on Form 8-K. You are cautioned not to place undue reliance on these forward-looking statements, which speak only as of the date of this press release. All forward-looking statements are qualified in their entirety by this cautionary statement, and MannKind undertakes no obligation to revise or update any forward-looking statements to reflect events or circumstances after the date of this press release.

FUROSCIX is a registered trademark of scPharmaceuticals Inc, a subsidiary of MannKind Corporation.

AFREZZA and MANNKIND are registered trademarks of MannKind Corporation.

CONTACT: MannKind Contacts:

Media Relations:
Christie Iacangelo
(818) 292-3500
media@mnkd.com

Investor Relations:
Kate Miranda
(781) 301-6869
ir@mnkd.com

Catalyst Pharmaceuticals Receives Prestigious Ranking on Forbes 2026 List of America’s Most Successful Small-Cap Companies

Catalyst Pharmaceuticals Receives Prestigious Ranking on Forbes 2026 List of America’s Most Successful Small-Cap Companies




Catalyst Pharmaceuticals Receives Prestigious Ranking on Forbes 2026 List of America’s Most Successful Small-Cap Companies

CORAL GABLES, Fla., Jan. 08, 2026 (GLOBE NEWSWIRE) — Catalyst Pharmaceuticals, Inc. (“Catalyst” or “Company”) (Nasdaq: CPRX), a commercial-stage biopharmaceutical company focused on in-licensing, developing, and commercializing novel medicines for patients living with rare and difficult-to-treat diseases, today announced its inclusion in Forbes’ esteemed list of America’s Most Successful Small-Cap Companies for the year 2026. Catalyst has ranked an impressive 11 out of 100 companies on the list.

“We are honored to once again be recognized on Forbes’ list of America’s Most Successful Small-Cap Companies for 2026,” said Rich Daly, President and CEO, Catalyst. “Our accomplishments over the past year reflect the unwavering dedication of all our employees and our unwavering commitment to the rare disease patient communities we serve.”

To compile the list, Forbes used data from FactSet to find 621 companies with a market value between $300 million and $5 billion that also had positive sales growth over the past 12 months and a share price of at least $5. Financial institutions, REITs, utilities, royalty trusts and limited partnerships were excluded, as were companies that have been public for less than one year. The top 100 stocks were ranked based on earnings growth, sales growth, return on equity and total stock return for the last five years available, with more weight given to the last 12 months of data. All data is as of October 31, 2025.

About Catalyst Pharmaceuticals, Inc.
Catalyst Pharmaceuticals, Inc. (Nasdaq: CPRX), is a biopharmaceutical company committed to improving the lives of patients with rare diseases. With a proven track record of bringing life-changing treatments to the market, we focus on in-licensing, commercializing, and developing innovative therapies. Guided by our deep commitment to patient care, we prioritize accessibility, ensuring patients receive the care they need through a comprehensive suite of support services designed to provide seamless access and ongoing assistance. Catalyst maintains a well-established U.S. presence, which remains the cornerstone of our commercial strategy, while continuously evaluating strategic opportunities to expand our global footprint. Catalyst, headquartered in Coral Gables, Fla., has been recognized by Forbes as one of America’s Most Successful Company in 2023, 2024, and 2025, and on the 2025 Deloitte Technology Fast 500™ list as one of North America’s Fastest-Growing Companies.

For more information, please visit Catalyst’s website at www.catalystpharma.com.

CONTACT: Investor Contact
Melissa Kendis, Catalyst Pharmaceuticals, Inc.
(305) 420-3200
IR@catalystpharma.com

Media Contact
David Schull
(858) 717-2310
david.schull@russopartnersllc.com

Korro to Present at the 44th Annual J.P. Morgan Healthcare Conference

Korro to Present at the 44th Annual J.P. Morgan Healthcare Conference




Korro to Present at the 44th Annual J.P. Morgan Healthcare Conference

CAMBRIDGE, Mass., Jan. 08, 2026 (GLOBE NEWSWIRE) — Korro Bio, Inc. (Korro) (Nasdaq: KRRO) today announced that Ram Aiyar, Ph.D., Chief Executive Officer and President, will present at the 44th Annual J.P. Morgan Healthcare Conference on Thursday, January 15, 2026, at 10:30 a.m. PT (1:30 p.m. ET). Todd Chappell, Chief Operating Officer, and Loic Vincent, Ph.D., Chief Scientific Officer, will also be participating at the conference.

A live webcast of the presentation can be accessed on the “Events & Presentations” page in the Investor section of Korro’s website at www.korrobio.com. Following the presentation, a replay of the event will be available for 30 days.

About Korro

Korro is a biopharmaceutical company focused on developing a new class of genetic medicines based on editing RNA for both rare and highly prevalent diseases. Korro is generating a portfolio of differentiated programs that are designed to harness the body’s natural RNA editing process, enabling a precise yet transient single base edit. By editing RNA instead of DNA, Korro is expanding the reach of genetic medicines by delivering additional precision and tunability, which has the potential for increased specificity and improved long-term tolerability. Using an oligonucleotide-based approach, Korro expects to bring its medicines to patients by leveraging its proprietary platform with precedented delivery modalities, manufacturing know-how, and established regulatory pathways of approved oligonucleotide drugs. Korro is based in Cambridge, Massachusetts. For more information, visit korrobio.com.

Korro intends to use its Investor Relations website, LinkedIn, and X (Twitter) as means of disclosing material nonpublic information and for complying with its disclosure obligations under Regulation FD. Accordingly, investors should monitor Korro’s Investor Relations website and follow @KorroBio on LinkedIn, and X (Twitter), in addition to following Korro’s press releases, SEC filings, public conference calls, presentations, and webcasts.

Korro Bio Contact Information   

Investor & Media Contact
IR@korrobio.com

Bone Biologics Highlights 2025 Key Operational, Scientific, and Corporate Milestones and Provides 2026 Outlook

Bone Biologics Highlights 2025 Key Operational, Scientific, and Corporate Milestones and Provides 2026 Outlook




Bone Biologics Highlights 2025 Key Operational, Scientific, and Corporate Milestones and Provides 2026 Outlook

Key accomplishments include expanded rhNELL-1 shelf life, advanced NB1 development, strengthened balance sheet, and maintained Nasdaq compliance

BURLINGTON, Mass., Jan. 08, 2026 (GLOBE NEWSWIRE) — Bone Biologics Corporation (“Bone Biologics” or the “Company”) (NASDAQ: BBLG, BBLGW), a developer of orthobiologic products for spine fusion markets, today summarized key corporate, scientific, and operational milestones achieved during 2025 and outlined its strategic outlook for 2026.

“We executed with discipline throughout 2025 as we focused on strengthening the foundation required to advance our clinical program,” stated Bone Biologics CEO Jeff Frelick. “During the year, we made meaningful progress across product readiness, intellectual property, and capital structure, including extending the validated shelf life of our rhNELL-1 protein and completing financings that position us to continue advancing NB1. As we enter 2026, our goal remains the thoughtful progression of our clinical development efforts while maintaining capital discipline and creating long-term value for all our stakeholders.”

2025 Highlights
The Company focused on executing against its strategic priorities across development, operations, and corporate governance. The milestones below reflect the Company’s efforts to support ongoing program, maintain organizational stability, and position the business for future advancement.

  • Extended rhNELL-1 Product Shelf Life — In December 2025, the Company announced the successful extension of the validated shelf life of its lead rhNELL-1 protein product candidate to 24 months, advancing prior 12- and 18-month stability milestones. This improvement supports manufacturing efficiency, supply-chain flexibility, and clinical readiness
  • Strengthened Capital Position — Bone Biologics completed a registered public offering for total gross proceeds of $5 million during the second quarter of 2025, providing funding to support ongoing clinical development activities, intellectual property initiatives, and general corporate purposes
  • Expanded Intellectual Property Portfolio — The Company filed a U.S. patent application related to its bone regeneration technology based on recombinant human NELL-1, further strengthening its proprietary platform
  • Maintained Nasdaq Listing Compliance — In June 2025, Bone Biologics regained compliance with Nasdaq’s minimum bid price requirement, reinforcing its continued access to the public capital markets
  • Increased Investor Engagement — Management participated in the H.C. Wainwright 27th Annual Global Investment Conference and issued a detailed stockholder letter outlining progress across the Company’s clinical and operational initiatives

Outlook for 2026
As the Company enters 2026, it plans to remain focused on advancing its clinical-stage program and strengthening its operational foundation:

  • Clinical Development Progression — Continuing advancement of NB1, the Company’s rhNELL-1-based bone graft product candidate, including the expected completion of patient enrollment in its first-in-human clinical trial and potential interim updates, as appropriate
  • Operational and Manufacturing Execution — Ongoing efforts to support regulatory readiness and future commercialization planning
  • Intellectual Property Strategy — Continuing pursuit of relevant patent protections to enhance long-term platform value
  • Financial Discipline and Strategic Focus — Maintaining prudent capital management while supporting scientific progress and shareholder engagement

About Bone Biologics
Bone Biologics was founded to pursue regenerative medicine for bone. The Company is undertaking work with select strategic partners that builds on the preclinical research of the NELL-1 protein. Bone Biologics is focusing development efforts for its bone graft substitute product on bone regeneration in spinal fusion procedures, while additionally having rights to trauma and osteoporosis applications. For more information, please visit www.bonebiologics.com.

Forward-Looking Statements
Certain statements contained in this press release, including, without limitation, statements regarding the Company’s strategic outlook and expected achievements for the year 2026, timing, implementation, and success of the Company’s pilot clinical study, the Company’s development of rhNELL-1 and achievement of operational milestones, the ability of the Company’s lead product candidate NB1 to provide rapid, specific and guided control over bone regeneration and show fusion success in humans, the ability of NB1 to compete in global markets, the Company’s performance as a public company, as well as statements containing the words “anticipate,” “may,” “believe,” “continue,” “goal,” “plan,” “expect,” “outlook,” and words of similar import, constitute “forward-looking statements” within the meaning of the Private Securities Litigation Reform Act of 1995. Such forward-looking statements involve both known and unknown risks and uncertainties. The Company’s actual results may differ materially from those anticipated in its forward-looking statements as a result of a number of factors, including, but not limited to, market and other conditions and risks generally associated with an undercapitalized developing company, as well as the risks contained under “Risk Factors” and “Management’s Discussion and Analysis of Financial Condition and Results of Operations” in the Company’s Annual Report on Form 10-K for the year ended December 31, 2024 and the Company’s other filings with the Securities and Exchange Commission. Except as required by applicable law, we undertake no obligation to revise or update any forward-looking statements to reflect any event or circumstance that may arise after the date hereof.

Contacts

CORE IR
(212) 655-0924
investors@bonebiologics.com

Abbelight Announces Successful Series B Investment led by AVANT BIO to Accelerate Imaging Innovation and Scale Adoption Across a Broader Customer Base

Abbelight Announces Successful Series B Investment led by AVANT BIO to Accelerate Imaging Innovation and Scale Adoption Across a Broader Customer Base




Abbelight Announces Successful Series B Investment led by AVANT BIO to Accelerate Imaging Innovation and Scale Adoption Across a Broader Customer Base

PARIS–(BUSINESS WIRE)–Abbelight, a global leader and a pioneer in super-resolution microscopy end-to-end solutions, today announced a successful Series B financing round led by AVANT BIO, a growth equity firm focused on enabling technologies shaping tomorrow’s therapeutics.


“With a decade of experience in the Life Science Research market, Abbelight has been transforming the way scientists see, quantify, and interpret all kinds of complex intracellular mechanisms. It’s now time to tailor our cutting-edge imaging toolbox to also address new key verticals, such as single cell phenotyping and mechanisms of action validation for drug discovery”, says Nicolas Bourg CTO and co-founder.

“Big things happen at the nanoscale – and Abbelight enables researchers to visualize precise sub-cellular structures like never before”, said Daniella Kranjac, Founding General Partner at AVANT BIO. “Their breakthroughs in super-resolution microscopy and sample-to-insight workflows embody the kind of enabling technologies that accelerate discovery and drive innovation across life sciences”.

“This is an exciting moment for Abbelight. The funding accelerates our commercial expansion and allows us to continue delivering best-in-class support to our 100+ installed base”, said Jean-Baptiste Marie, CEO and co-founder. “AVANT BIO’s support will be key to driving innovation and adoption across the broader bioindustry, including biopharma, biotech, and CROs”.

About Abbelight

Founded in 2016, Abbelight is a fast-growing company specializing in the development of microscopy and nanoscopy (SMLM) solutions. Its portfolio incorporates state-of-the-art chemistry, optics and data analysis enabling researchers at public research institutes and biotech companies to observe and understand complex biological mechanisms and interactions at nanoscale. Today, Abbelight employs around 60 people, all driven by the desire to provide innovative imaging solutions and to support its customers around the world. www.abbelight.com

About AVANT BIO

AVANT BIO is a growth equity firm focused on the enabling technologies which shape how tomorrow’s therapeutics are discovered, developed, and manufactured. With an investment focus engineered to accelerate new growth and innovation at various stages of company development, AVANT BIO is committed to amplifying value and unlocking the full potential of therapeutic enabling technologies, TechBio, and HealthTech. For further information, including opportunities to partner, visit www.avant.bio. Follow AVANT BIO on LinkedIn for the latest news and industry insights.

Contacts

Media:

Jean-Baptiste Marie, CEO

jbmarie@abbelight.com

Media:

Rich Ferraro

rich@avant.bio