Synlogic to Present at Upcoming Virtual Banking Conferences

On July 31, 2020 Synlogic, Inc. (Nasdaq: SYBX), a clinical stage company bringing the transformative potential of synthetic biology to medicine, reported that Aoife Brennan, M.B. Ch.B., Synlogic’s president and chief executive officer, and other members of the executive team will present at the following virtual banking conferences (Press release, Synlogic, JUL 31, 2020, View Source [SID1234562643]):

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BTIG Virtual Biotechnology Conference 2020: Dr. Brennan will participate in a ‘Fireside Chat’ at 2:00 pm on Monday, August 10, 2020
Wedbush PacGrow Healthcare Virtual Conference: The Company will present at 3.30 pm on Wednesday, August 12, 2020
These are virtual events. A live webcast of the presentations can be accessed under "Event Calendar" in the Investors & Media section of the Company’s website. An archived copy of the webcast will be available on the Synlogic website for approximately 30 days after the event.

SELLAS Life Sciences Announces $9.2 Million Private Placement Priced At-The-Market

On July 31, 2020 SELLAS Life Sciences Group, Inc. (Nasdaq: SLS) ("SELLAS" or the "Company"), a late-stage clinical biopharmaceutical company focused on the development of novel cancer immunotherapies for a broad range of cancer indications, reported that it has entered into securities purchase agreements with certain institutional and accredited investors to raise approximately $9.2 million through the private placement of up to 2,744,078 shares of its common stock and accompanying warrants to purchase an aggregate of 2,744,078 shares of common stock at a combined purchase price of $3.335 per share and accompanying warrant (Press release, Sellas Life Sciences, JUL 31, 2020, View Source [SID1234562642]). The warrants will be exercisable immediately at an exercise price of $3.30 per share and will expire five years from the effective date. The closing of the private placement is expected to occur on August 4, 2020 and is subject to the satisfaction of certain customary closing conditions set forth in the securities purchase agreements.

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Maxim Group LLC is acting as the sole placement agent for the transaction.

The shares of common stock and warrants described above have not been registered under the Securities Act of 1933, as amended, and may not be offered or sold in the United States absent registration with the Securities and Exchange Commission (SEC) or an applicable exemption from such registration requirements. The securities were offered only to accredited investors. Pursuant to a registration rights agreement with the investors, the Company has agreed to file one or more registration statements with the SEC covering the resale of the shares of common stock and the shares issuable upon exercise of the warrants.

This press release shall not constitute an offer to sell or the solicitation of an offer to buy any of the securities described herein, nor shall there be any sale of these securities in any state or jurisdiction in which such offer, solicitation or sale would be unlawful prior to registration or qualification under the securities laws of any such state or jurisdiction.

Constellation Pharmaceuticals to Host Conference Call to Discuss Second Quarter 2020 Results

On July 31, 2020 Constellation Pharmaceuticals, Inc., a clinical-stage biopharmaceutical company using its expertise in epigenetics to discover and develop novel therapeutics, reported that it will host a conference call at 8:00 AM EDT on August 5, 2020, to discuss its second quarter 2020 results and progress in its clinical programs (Press release, Constellation Pharmaceuticals, JUL 31, 2020, https://ir.constellationpharma.com/news-releases/news-release-details/constellation-pharmaceuticals-host-conference-call-discuss-0 [SID1234562641]). The event will be webcast live and can be accessed on the Investor Relations section of Constellation’s website at View Source To participate in the live question-and-answer session, please dial (877) 473-2077 (domestic) or (661) 378-9662 (international) and refer to conference ID 4372778.

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Helix BioPharma Corp. Announces Fiscal Third Quarter 2020 Results

On July 31, 2020 Helix BioPharma Corp. (TSX: "HBP"), a an immuno-oncology company developing drug candidates for the prevention and treatment of cancer, reported its financial results for the fiscal third quarter ended April 30, 2020 (Press release, Helix BioPharma, JUL 31, 2020, View Source [SID1234562640]).

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AnaptysBio Appoints Dr. Paul F. Lizzul As Chief Medical Officer

On July 31, 2020 AnaptysBio, Inc. (Nasdaq: ANAB), a clinical-stage biotechnology company developing first-in-class antibody product candidates focused on emerging immune control mechanisms applicable to inflammation and immuno-oncology indications, reported the appointment of Paul F. Lizzul, M.D., Ph.D. as Chief Medical Officer (Press release, AnaptysBio, JUL 31, 2020, View Source [SID1234562639]).

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"Paul’s extensive expertise in the development of immune-modulating therapeutics will be instrumental to the advancement of AnaptysBio’s wholly-owned pipeline programs," said Hamza Suria, president and chief executive officer of AnaptysBio. "Seven AnaptysBio-generated therapeutic antibodies have advanced to the clinic to date, and we will continue leveraging our capital-efficient business model to further expand AnaptysBio’s product pipeline."

"I am excited to join the dedicated team at AnaptysBio and lead the development of our first-in-class antibody pipeline," said Dr. Lizzul. "Our wholly-owned clinical-stage programs, including etokimab, imsidolimab and ANB030, have the potential to meaningfully improve medical care for patients suffering from debilitating inflammatory diseases."

Dr. Lizzul joins AnaptysBio as Chief Medical Officer and will lead the company’s development organization, including clinical medicine, clinical operations, regulatory affairs, pharmacology and toxicology. Prior to AnaptysBio, he has served as Global Development Lead for Inflammation at Amgen, Chief Medical Officer of Sienna Biopharmaceuticals and Senior Medical Director at Kythera Biopharmaceuticals. Dr. Lizzul served as Assistant Professor of Dermatology and conducted clinical research at Tufts Medical Center. He is a board-certified dermatologist, a faculty member of the American Academy of Dermatology and has also served on the United States Food and Drug Administration (FDA) Dermatology and Ophthalmic Drugs Advisory Committee. Dr. Lizzul received his M.D., Ph.D. in molecular genetics and M.P.H. in epidemiology from the Robert Wood Johnson Medical School at Rutgers. He has also earned an M.B.A. in entrepreneurship from the Rutgers Business School.