Thermo Fisher Scientific Collaborates with Owlstone Medical to Advance the Identification of Novel Biomarkers

On November 7, 2019 Thermo Fisher Scientific, the world leader in serving science, and Owlstone Medical, the global leader in Breath Biopsy for applications in early disease detection and precision medicine, reported that have entered into a collaborative partnership to advance the early diagnosis of cancer and other diseases through the discovery and validation of novel biomarkers by non-invasive breath sampling (Press release, Thermo Fisher Scientific, NOV 7, 2019, View Source [SID1234550695]).

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Through the integration of leading Orbitrap gas chromatography mass spectrometry (GC-MS) instrumentation into Owlstone Medical’s Breath Biopsy platform, the collaboration will qualify Thermo Fisher’s mass analyzers for the detection of new biomarkers via a validated discovery and routine analysis project. Developed in partnership, the new analytical methods will be used to conduct metabolomics studies of breath samples for unique biomarkers that could translate into non-invasive, routine screening solutions for improved early diagnosis of cancer and other disease.

"There is a growing need for non-invasive diagnostic solutions to support early disease detection, patient treatment and increase remission rates," said Morten Bern, director of marketing, gas chromatography, Thermo Fisher Scientific. "The combination of our Orbitrap GC-MS technology with Owlstone Medical’s Breath Biopsy platform provides a unique basis to improve patient outcomes through the discovery of novel biomarkers and their incorporation into research use and clinical tests."

Billy Boyle, co-founder and chief executive officer at Owlstone Medical, said: "The Orbitrap platform’s ability to detect a wide range of chemicals during targeted and untargeted analyses without losing selectivity or sensitivity, promises to be of substantial benefit to our Breath Biopsy platform. With a large and rapidly expanding installed base of GC Orbitrap systems, our collaboration with Thermo Fisher Scientific represents an exciting opportunity for cross-promotion of the platform and technique, by which the benefits of Breath Biopsy can be broadly realized."

Jazz Pharmaceuticals to Highlight Growing Hematology Oncology Pipeline at ASH 2019 Annual Meeting

On November 7, 2019 Jazz Pharmaceuticals plc (Nasdaq: JAZZ) reported that 15 abstracts sponsored by Jazz Pharmaceuticals, including one oral presentation, one abstract from a collaboration trial with MD Anderson Cancer Center (MD Anderson) and two abstracts from investigator-sponsored trials, will be presented at the 61st American Society of Hematology (ASH) (Free ASH Whitepaper) Annual Meeting in Orlando from December 7-10, 2019 (Press release, Jazz Pharmaceuticals, NOV 7, 2019, View Source [SID1234550694]).

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"Jazz’s ASH (Free ASH Whitepaper) presence reflects our commitment to developing new medicines for patients who have limited or no treatment options," said Robert Iannone, M.D., M.S.C.E., executive vice president, research and development of Jazz Pharmaceuticals. "We are pleased with the progress we made over the last year to initiate new clinical trials and cooperative group studies, and further expanding our oncology pipeline."

Highlights at ASH (Free ASH Whitepaper) will include:

An oral presentation comparing outcomes for Vyxeos (daunorubicin and cytarabine), also known as CPX-351, versus 7+3 in the Study 301 subgroup of patients with pretreatment blood or bone marrow samples available evaluating secondary acute myeloid leukemia (AML) patient genetic characteristics and the association between gene mutations and outcomes
A poster presentation comparing outcomes for CPX-351 versus 7+3 in the Study 301 subgroup of patients who met the World Health Organization 2008 AML with myelodysplasia-related changes criteria and achieved a complete remission (CR) or CR with incomplete neutrophil or platelet recovery (CRi)
A poster presentation comparing outcomes for CPX-351 versus 7+3 in the Study 301 subgroup of patients with therapy-related AML who achieved a CR or CRi
A poster presentation from a collaboration study with MD Anderson evaluating CPX-351 in combination with gemtuzumab ozogamicin in relapsed refractory patients with AML and post-hypomethylating agent failure high-risk myelodysplastic syndrome
A poster presentation summarizing safety and outcome data from patients with severe veno-occlusive disease/sinusoidal obstruction syndrome after hematopoietic cell transplantation who were treated with defibrotide and assessing patterns of defibrotide utilization in the post-approval setting
A full list of Jazz-sponsored oral and poster presentations follows below:

Vyxeos (CPX-351) Presentations

Presentation Title

Author

Date / Time (ET) / Session / Location

Genetic Characteristics and Outcomes by Mutation Status in a Phase 3 Study of CPX-351 Versus 7+3 in Older Adults with Newly Diagnosed, High-Risk/Secondary Acute Myeloid Leukemia (AML)

Lindsley et al.

Oral presentation:

Saturday, December 7

8:00 a.m., Room W304

613. Acute Myeloid Leukemia: Clinical Studies: Prognostic Factors and Treatment Outcomes

Efficacy and Safety of CPX-351 Versus 7+3 in a Phase 3 Exploratory Analysis in Patients with High-Risk/Secondary Acute Myeloid Leukemia (AML) with Prior Hypomethylating Agent Exposure Who Achieved Remission

Lin et al.

Saturday, December 7

5:30 p.m. – 7:30 p.m., Hall B

613. Acute Myeloid Leukemia: Clinical Studies: Poster I

A Descriptive Study on Healthcare Utilization and Costs in Secondary Acute Myeloid Leukemia (AML) Patients Treated with CPX-351 Versus Those Treated with 7+3

Price et al.

Saturday, December 7

5:30 p.m. – 7:30 p.m., Hall B

906. Outcomes Research—Malignant Conditions (Myeloid Disease): Poster I

Quantifying the Economic Burden of Myelodysplastic Syndromes Among Elderly US Patients

Shafrin et al.

Saturday, December 7

5:30 p.m. – 7:30 p.m., Hall B

903. Health Services Research—Malignant Conditions (Myeloid Disease): Poster I

Outcomes in Patients with Therapy-Related Acute Myeloid Leukemia (t-AML) Who Achieved Remission with CPX-351 Versus 7+3: Phase 3 Exploratory Analysis

Lancet et al.

Saturday, December 7

5:30 p.m. – 7:30 p.m., Hall B

613. Acute Myeloid Leukemia: Clinical Studies: Poster I

Outcomes in Patients with Acute Myeloid Leukemia with Myelodysplasia-Related Changes (AML-MRC) Who Achieved Remission with CPX-351 Versus 7+3: Phase 3 Exploratory Analysis

Ryan et al.

Monday, December 9

6:00 p.m. – 8:00 p.m., Hall B

613. Acute Myeloid Leukemia: Clinical Studies: Poster III

Phase 3 Exploratory Analysis of Outcomes in Patients with Acute Myeloid Leukemia with Myelodysplasia-Related Changes (AML-MRC) Who Received Consolidation with CPX-351 Versus Conventional Chemotherapy

Kolitz et al.

Monday, December 9

6:00 p.m. – 8:00 p.m., Hall B

613. Acute Myeloid Leukemia: Clinical Studies: Poster III

Defibrotide Presentations

Presentation Title

Author

Date / Time (ET) / Session / Location

A Multi-Center, Multinational, Prospective Observational Registry Study of Defibrotide in Patients Diagnosed with Severe Veno-Occlusive Disease/Sinusoidal Obstruction Syndrome (VOD/SOS) after Hematopoietic Cell Transplantation (HCT)

Mohty et al.

Saturday, December 7

5:30 p.m. – 7:30 p.m., Hall B

721. Clinical Allogeneic Transplantation: Conditioning Regimens, Engraftment, and Acute Transplant Toxicities: Poster I

A Meta-Analysis Evaluating the Risk of Bleeding-Related Adverse Events with Defibrotide Treatment

Tappe et al.

Saturday, December 7

5:30 p.m. – 7:30 p.m., Hall B

723. Clinical Allogeneic and Autologous Transplantation: Late Complications and Approaches to Disease Recurrence: Poster I

Incidence and Cost of Veno-Occlusive Disease/Sinusoidal Obstruction Syndrome with and without Multi-Organ Dysfunction: Analysis of the Premier Healthcare Database

Dvorak et al.

Monday, December 9

6:00 p.m. – 8:00 p.m., Hall B

901. Health Services Research—Non-Malignant Conditions: Poster III

JZP-458 Presentations

Presentation Title

Author

Date / Time (ET) / Session / Location

Open-label, Multicenter, Phase 2/3 Study of Recombinant Crisantaspase Produced in Pseudomonas fluorescens in Patients with Acute Lymphoblastic Leukemia (ALL) or Lymphoblastic Lymphoma (LBL) Following Hypersensitivity to Escherichia coli–derived Asparaginases

Maese et al.

Sunday, December 8

6:00 p.m. – 8:00 p.m., Hall B

612. Acute Lymphoblastic Leukemia: Clinical Studies: Poster II

A Phase 1 Study of the Safety, Tolerability, and Pharmacokinetics of Recombinant Crisantaspase Produced in Pseudomonas fluorescens (RC-P) in Healthy Adults

Hernandez-Illas et al.

Monday, December 9

6:00 p.m. – 8:00 p.m., Hall B

612. Acute Lymphoblastic Leukemia: Clinical Studies: Poster III

Additionally, data from the following investigator-sponsored and collaboration trials on Vyxeos and Defitelio, respectively, will be presented:

Presentation Title

Author

Date / Time (ET) / Session / Location

Liposomal Cytarabine and Daunorubicin (CPX-351) in Combination with Gemtuzumab Ozogamicin (GO) in Relapsed Refractory (R /R) Patients with Acute Myeloid Leukemia (AML) and Post-Hypomethylating Agent (Post-HMA) Failure High-Risk Myelodysplastic Syndrome (HR-MDS) [MD Anderson collaboration trial]

Ramos Perez et al.

Sunday, December 8

6:00 p.m. – 8:00 p.m., Hall B

615. Acute Myeloid Leukemia: Commercially Available Therapy, excluding Transplantation: Poster II

CPX-351 As First Intensive Therapy for Elderly Patients with AML

Ritchie et al.

Monday, December 9

6:00 p.m. – 8:00 p.m., Hall B

613. Acute Myeloid Leukemia: Clinical Studies: Poster III

Defibrotide Inhibits Endothelial Cell Injury Induced by Plasmas of Patients with Thrombotic Microangiopathies

Elhadad et al.

Monday, December 9

6:00 p.m. – 8:00 p.m., Hall B

332. Anticoagulation and Antithrombotic Therapy: Poster III

About Vyxeos (daunorubicin and cytarabine)
Vyxeos (daunorubicin and cytarabine) is a liposomal formulation of a fixed combination of daunorubicin and cytarabine for intravenous infusion that represents the first, only and most proven chemotherapy treatment option specifically for two types of high-risk, secondary AML: newly diagnosed therapy-related acute myeloid leukemia (AML) and AML with myelodysplasia-related changes. Backed by a robust clinical development program including Phase 3 data, Vyxeos is currently approved in more than 30 countries including the U.S., and we continue to work with regulatory authorities worldwide to bring this innovative therapy to appropriate patients.

Important Safety Information for Vyxeos

Vyxeos has different dosage recommendations from other medications that contain daunorubicin and/or cytarabine. Do not substitute Vyxeos for other daunorubicin- and/or cytarabine- containing products.

Vyxeos should not be given to patients who have a history of serious allergic reaction to daunorubicin, cytarabine or any of its ingredients.

Vyxeos can cause a severe decrease in blood cells (red and white blood cells and cells that prevent bleeding, called platelets) which can result in serious infection or bleeding and possibly lead to death. Your doctor will monitor your blood counts during treatment with Vyxeos. Patients should tell the doctor about new onset fever or symptoms of infection or if they notice signs of bruising or bleeding.

Vyxeos can cause heart-related side effects. Tell your doctor about any history of heart disease, radiation to the chest, or previous chemotherapy. Inform your doctor if you develop symptoms of heart failure such as:

shortness of breath or trouble breathing
swelling or fluid retention, especially in the feet, ankles or legs
unusual tiredness
Vyxeos may cause allergic reactions including anaphylaxis. Seek immediate medical attention if you develop signs and symptoms of anaphylaxis such as:
trouble breathing
severe itching
skin rash or hives
swelling of the face, lips, mouth, or tongue
Vyxeos contains copper and may cause copper overload in patients with Wilson’s disease or other copper-processing disorders.

Vyxeos can damage the skin if it leaks out of the vein. Tell your doctor right away if you experience symptoms of burning, stinging, or blisters and skin sores at the injection site.

Vyxeos can harm your unborn baby. Inform your doctor if you are pregnant, planning to become pregnant, or nursing. Do not breastfeed while receiving Vyxeos. Females and males of reproductive potential should use effective contraception during treatment and for 6 months following the last dose of Vyxeos.

The most common side effects were bleeding events, fever, rash, swelling, nausea, sores in the mouth or throat, diarrhea, constipation, muscle pain, tiredness, stomach pain, difficulty breathing, headache, cough, decreased appetite, irregular heartbeat, pneumonia, blood infection, chills, sleep disorders, and vomiting.

Please see full Prescribing Information for Vyxeos including BOXED Warning, and visit www.Vyxeos.com for additional information.

About Defitelio (defibrotide sodium)
In the U.S., Defitelio (defibrotide sodium) injection 80mg/mL received U.S. FDA marketing approval on March 30, 2016 for the treatment of adult and pediatric patients with hepatic veno-occlusive disease (VOD), also known as sinusoidal obstruction syndrome, with renal or pulmonary dysfunction following hematopoietic stem-cell transplantation (HSCT) and is the first and only FDA-approved therapy for patients with this rare, potentially fatal complication.

In Europe, defibrotide is marketed under the name Defitelio ▼ (defibrotide). In October 2013, the European Commission granted marketing authorization to Defitelio under exceptional circumstances for the treatment of severe VOD in patients undergoing HSCT therapy. It is the first and only approved treatment in Europe for severe VOD. In Europe, Defitelio is indicated in patients over one month of age. It is not indicated in patients with hypersensitivity to defibrotide or any of its excipients or with concomitant use of thrombolytic therapy.

▼This medicinal product is subject to additional monitoring. This will allow quick identification of new safety information. Healthcare professionals are asked to report any suspected adverse reactions via the national reporting system found under section 4.8 of the SmPC.

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Important Safety Information for Defitelio

Defitelio should not be given to patients who are:

Currently taking anticoagulants or fibrinolytics
Allergic to Defitelio or any of its ingredients
Defitelio may increase the risk of bleeding in patients with VOD and should not be given to patients with active bleeding. During treatment with Defitelio, patients should be monitored for signs of bleeding. In the event that bleeding occurs during treatment with Defitelio, treatment should be temporarily or permanently stopped. Patients should tell the doctor right away about any signs or symptoms of hemorrhage such as unusual bleeding, easy bruising, blood in urine or stool, headache, confusion, slurred speech, or altered vision.

Defitelio may cause allergic reactions including anaphylaxis. Patients who develop signs and symptoms of anaphylaxis such as trouble breathing, severe itching, skin rash or hives, or swelling of the face, lips, mouth or tongue should seek medical attention immediately.

The most common side effects of Defitelio are decreased blood pressure, diarrhea, vomiting, nausea and nose bleeds.

Please see full Prescribing Information for Defitelio and visit www.Defitelio.com for additional information.

About JZP-458
JZP-458 is a recombinant Erwinia asparaginase that uses a novel Pseudomonas fluorescens expression platform. It is being developed for use as a component of a multi-agent chemotherapeutic regimen in the treatment of pediatric and adult patients with acute lymphoblastic leukemia (ALL) or lymphoblastic lymphoma (LBL) who are hypersensitive to E. coli-derived asparaginase products. JZP-458 was granted Fast Track designation by the U.S. Food and Drug Administration in October 2019 for the treatment of this patient population.

VolitionRx Limited Schedules Third Quarter 2019 Earnings Conference Call and Business Update

On November 7, 2019 VolitionRx Limited (NYSE American: VNRX) ("Volition") reported it will host a conference call on Wednesday, November 13 at 8:30 a.m. Eastern time to discuss its financial and operating results for the third quarter of 2019 in addition to providing a business update (Press release, VolitionRX, NOV 7, 2019, View Source [SID1234550693]).

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Event: VolitionRx Limited Third Quarter 2019 Earnings and Business Update Conference Call
Date: Wednesday, November 13, 2019
Time: 8:30 a.m. Eastern time
U.S. & Canada Dial-in: 1-877 407 9716 (toll free)
U.K. Dial-in: 0 800 756 3429 (toll free)
Toll/International: 1-201 493 6779
Conference ID: 13696533

Cameron Reynolds, President and Chief Executive Officer of Volition, will host the call along with David Vanston, Chief Financial Officer and Scott Powell, Executive Vice President, Investor Relations. The call will provide an update on recent developments and Volition’s activities, including details of new and ongoing clinical trials, important events that have taken place in the third quarter of 2019, and milestones for the remainder of 2019 and beyond.

A live audio webcast of the conference call will also be available on the investor relations page of Volition’s corporate website at View Source In addition, a telephone replay of the call will be available until November 27, 2019. The replay dial-in numbers are 1-844-512-2921 (toll-free) in the U.S. and Canada and 1-412-317-6671 (toll) internationally. Please use replay pin number 13696533.

Precision Optics Corporation Schedules First Quarter Fiscal Year 2020 Conference Call for Thursday, November 14, 2019

On November 7, 2019 Precision Optics Corporation, Inc. (OTCQB: PEYE) (the "Company") reported that it has scheduled a conference call to discuss first quarter of fiscal 2020 financial results on Thursday, November 14, 2019 at 5:00pm ET (Press release, Precision Optics, NOV 7, 2019, View Source [SID1234550692]).

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The Company intends to release its financial results and to file its 10-Q after the close of the market on November 14, 2019 followed by the conference call.

Conference Call Details

Date and Time: Thursday, November 14, 2019 at 5:00pm ET

Call-in Information: Interested parties can access the conference call by dialing (877) 317-6789 or (412) 317-6789.

Live Webcast Information: Interested parties can access the conference call via a live Internet webcast, which is available at View Source

Replay: A teleconference replay of the call will be available until November 21, 2019 at (877) 344-7529 or (412) 317-0088, confirmation #10136579. A webcast replay will be available at View Source

GenomOncology’s Precision Oncology Platform to be implemented at Nationally Recognized Academic Medical Center

On November 7, 2019 GenomOncology, LLC (GO) reported that it was selected by the Duke Cancer Institute to utilize GO’s Precision Oncology Platform to provide real-time therapeutic, prognostic, and clinical trial recommendations to molecular tumor board organizers and participants at Duke Cancer Institute (Press release, GenomOncology, NOV 7, 2019, View Source [SID1234550691]). Duke will leverage GenomOncology’s GO Connect product to automatically load patient, molecular, and institutional trial data into GO’s Knowledge Management System (KMS) for use by Duke in GO’s Molecular Tumor Board Application. This will include incorporating information from Duke’s clinical data warehouse, multiple Next Gen Sequencing vendors, and OnCore.

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The GO KMS enables precision health approaches by allowing physicians and researchers to aggregate and analyze biomarker-based data within a ‘genomics-aware’ framework that includes a diverse set of annotations including genes, pathways, drugs, alterations, transcripts, and diseases. GO’s KMS clinical trial database contains over 4,100 clinical trials curated by the My Cancer Genome team for comprehensive clinical reporting.