On August 2, 2021 Castle Biosciences, Inc. (Nasdaq: CSTL), a dermatologic diagnostics company providing personalized genomic information to inform treatment decisions, reported its continued collaboration with the Melanoma Research Foundation (MRF), a non-profit organization leading the melanoma community to transform melanoma from one of the deadliest cancers to one of the most treatable through research, education and advocacy (Press release, Castle Biosciences, AUG 2, 2021, View Source [SID1234585544]).

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MRF Miles for Melanoma and 2021 Galas:

The MRF Miles for Melanoma 5K run/walks are community events held across the United States, both virtually and in-person, to raise funds that support critical research for viable melanoma treatments. Participants include melanoma patients, survivors, caregivers and supporters. Castle Biosciences is a sponsor of the upcoming events taking place in Cleveland, St. Paul, Minn., Philadelphia, Boston and San Francisco.

Additionally, Castle Biosciences is a sponsor of the 2021 MRF galas, taking place in Chicago, Denver and New York, in celebration of courageous melanoma survivors and those in the medical community who are making a difference in the fight against melanoma through exemplary patient care, cutting-edge research or scientific leadership.

"The important work of the MRF to accelerate medical research while advocating for the melanoma community would not be possible without the generous support of corporate sponsors like Castle Biosciences," said Kyleigh LiPira, M.B.A., chief executive officer of the MRF. "We are grateful for their partnership and applaud their commitment to keeping patients at the forefront of their business."

"At Castle, we are committed to improving the lives of patients with skin cancer, and it is at the core of everything we do," said Derek Maetzold, president and chief executive officer of Castle Biosciences. "So, we are proud to further our collaboration with the Melanoma Research Foundation. Their important work in the areas of research, advocacy and education is critical for patients living with melanoma and their families."

On August 2, 2021 Biodesix, Inc. (Nasdaq: BDSX), a leading data-driven diagnostic solutions company with a focus in lung disease, reported Scott Hutton, Chief Executive Officer of Biodesix, will present at the Canaccord Genuity 41st Annual Growth Conference being held virtually August 10-12, 2021 (Press release, Biodesix, AUG 2, 2021, View Source [SID1234585543]).

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Canaccord Genuity 41st Annual Growth Conference

Date: Thursday, August 12, 2021
Time: 12:30 PM ET

The presentation will be webcast live and available for replay under "News & Events" in the Investors section of the Company’s website at www.biodesix.com.

On August 2, 2021 Atara Biotherapeutics, Inc. (Nasdaq: ATRA), a pioneer in T-cell immunotherapy, leveraging its novel allogeneic EBV T-cell platform to develop transformative therapies for patients with cancer and autoimmune diseases, reported the Company will release second quarter 2021 financial results after market close on Monday, August 9, 2021 (Press release, Atara Biotherapeutics, AUG 2, 2021, View Source [SID1234585542]). Following the release, the Company will host a live conference call and webcast at 4:30 p.m. EDT to discuss the Company’s financial results and provide a corporate update.

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Analysts and investors can participate in the conference call by dialing 877-407-8291 for domestic callers and 201-689-8345 for international callers, using the conference ID 13720150. A live audio webcast can be accessed by visiting the Investors & Media – News & Events section of atarabio.com. An archived replay will be available on the Company’s website for 30 days following the live webcast.

On August 2, 2021 ChemoCentryx, Inc., (Nasdaq: CCXI), reported that the Company’s second quarter 2021 financial results will be released after market close on Monday, August 9, 2021 (Press release, ChemoCentryx, AUG 2, 2021, View Source [SID1234585541]). ChemoCentryx executive management will host a conference call and webcast beginning at 5:00 p.m. Eastern Time on August 9, 2021 to discuss these results and to answer questions.

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To participate by telephone, please dial (877) 303-8028 (Domestic) or (760) 536-5167 (International). The conference ID number is 2164528. A live and archived audio webcast can be accessed through the Investors section of the Company’s website at www.ChemoCentryx.com. The archived webcast will remain available on the Company’s website for fourteen (14) days following the call.

On August 2, 2021 Autolus Therapeutics plc (Nasdaq: AUTL), a clinical-stage biopharmaceutical company developing next-generation programmed T cell therapies, reported an agreement with Moderna, a biotechnology company pioneering messenger RNA (mRNA) therapeutics and vaccines, granting Moderna an exclusive license to develop and commercialize mRNA therapeutics incorporating Autolus’ proprietary binders for up to four immuno-oncology targets (Press release, Autolus, AUG 2, 2021, View Source [SID1234585540]).

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Autolus would be eligible to receive an upfront payment for each target licensed by Moderna and development and commercial milestone payments for each product successfully commercialized. In addition, Autolus would be entitled to receive royalties on net sales of all products commercialized under the agreement.

"We are pleased that Moderna has selected Autolus as a partner for certain mRNA-based therapeutics in oncology indications," said Dr. Martin Pulé, founder and chief scientific officer of Autolus. "The use of our technology in Moderna’s mRNA platform underscores Autolus’ leadership in the development of innovative differentiated binder and cell programming technologies."