SciClone Pharmaceuticals has filed a 10-K – Annual report [Section 13 and 15(d), not S-K Item 405] with the U.S. Securities and Exchange Commission (Filing, 10-K, SciClone Pharmaceuticals, MAR 9, 2017, View Source [SID1234518053]).

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(Filing, 10-Q, Progenics Pharmaceuticals, 2017, MAR 9, 2017, View Source [SID1234518051])

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On March 9, 2017 Ipsen (Euronext: IPN; ADR: IPSEY), a global specialty-driven pharmaceutical group, reported that Somatuline Autogel (lanreotide), telotristat ethyl and the investigational compound 177Lu-OPS201 are the subject of 23 presentations at the European Neuroendocrine Tumor Society (ENETS) 2017 conference (Press release, Ipsen, MAR 9, 2017, View Source [SID1234518220]).

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"We are very excited to participate in this meeting and to share data regarding lanreotide, telotristat ethyl and 177Lu-OPS201," said Dr. Sotirios Stergiopoulos, SVP Head of Global Medical Affairs, Ipsen. "In addition, Ipsen supported several projects to understand the biology, epidemiology, treatment patterns and unmet needs of patients living with Neuroendocrine Tumors (NETs). All of this demonstrates IPSEN’s commitment to improving the life of patients living with NETs."

Lanreotide (Somatuline Autogel) is featured in 17 presentations:

ABSTRACTS SELECTED FOR ORAL PRESENTATIONS

[A10] Krug S et al. Interactions between SSTR Modulation via Lanreotide and Molecular Targeted Therapies in Sequential and Combination Approaches in Vitro. Session: ENETS/NANETS Young Investigator Symposium

[K12] Martínez-López A et al. Efficacy of Lanreotide (LAN), both Alone and in Combination with Targeted Therapies in a Preclinical Model of Pancreatic Neuroendocrine Tumors (pNETs). Session: 4A – Basic Science Abstracts

ABSTRACTS SELECTED FOR POSTER SESSION

[K17] Phan AT et al. Safety and Tolerability of Lanreotide Autogel/Depot (LAN) in Patients (pts) with Neuroendocrine Tumours (NETs): Pooled Analysis of Clinical Studies

[K18] Phan AT et al. Long-Term Efficacy and Safety with Lanreotide Autogel/Depot (LAN) from CLARINET and Open-Label Extension (OLE) Studies

[K5] Duchateau L et al. An Exploratory Patient Centric Analysis of the ELECT Trial: A Phase 3 Study of Efficacy and Safety of Lanreotide Autogel/Depot (LAN) Treatment for Patients (pts) with Carcinoid Syndrome (CS)

[C5] Meyer T et al. CALM-NET, A Multicentre, Exploratory Study to Assess the Clinical Value of Circulating Tumour Cells (CTCs) Enumeration in Patients (Pts) with Functioning Midgut NETs Receiving Lanreotide Autogel (LAN)

[K1] Albertelli M et al. Safety and Efficacy of High Doses Lanreotide Treatment in Patients with Progressive Neuroendocrine Tumors: Results from a Prospective Phase II Trial. Note: This is an investigator-sponsored trial.

[K15] Pavel M et al. Safety and Efficacy of 14-Day Dosing Interval of Lanreotide Autogel/Depot (LAN) for Patients with Pancreatic or Midgut Neuroendocrine Tumours (NETs) Progressing on LAN Every 28 Days: The Prospective, Open-label, International, Phase 2 CLARINET FORTE Study

[J8] Lepage C et al. REMINET: A European, Multicenter, Phase II/III Randomized Double-Blind, Placebo-Controlled Study Evaluating Lanreotide As Maintenance Therapy after First-Line Treatment in Patients with Non-Resectable Duodeno-Pancreatic Neuroendocrine Tumors. Note: This is an investigator-sponsored trial.

[K2] Almquist M et al. STREET – Somatostatin Treatment Experience Trial

[A12] Lelek S et al. Antiproliferative Effects of Lanreotide in Neuroendocrine Tumors. Note: This is an investigator-sponsored trial.

[K20] Reidy-Lagunes D et al. Lanreotide Autogel/Depot (LAN) in Lung Neuroendocrine Tumours (NETs): The Randomized, Double-Blind, Placebo (PBO)-Controlled, International Phase 3 SPINET Study

[K7] Ferolla P et al. Open-Label Multicentre Single-Arm Phase 2 Trial of Lanreotide Autogel (LAN) in Combination with Temozolomide (TMZ) in Patients with Advanced Well/Moderately Differentiated Neuroendocrine Tumours (NETs) of Lung and Thymus: ATLANT

[K9] Geilvoet W et al. Patient Satisfaction Regarding Home Injection Service for Somatostatin Analogues: A Survey among Patients with a Neuroendocrine Tumour. Note: This is an investigator-sponsored trial.

[N15] Prasad V et al. Lanreotide Autogel/Depot (LAN) in Combination with Peptide Receptor Radionuclide Therapy (PRRT) in Progressive Digestive and Lung Neuroendocrine Tumours (NETs): Design of the PRELUDE Study

[Q36] van Fraeyenhove F et al. Tumor Growth Rate to Assess Tumor Activity in Patients with Lung Neuroendocrine Tumors on Lanreotide Autogel: A Case-Series Analysis. Note: This is an investigator-sponsored trial.

[K19] Prinzi N et al. Safety of Lanreotide 120 mg ATG (LAN) in Combination with Metformin (MET) in Patients (pts) with Progressive Advanced Well-Differentiated (WD) Gastro-Intestinal (GI) or Lung Carcinoids. A Pilot, One-Arm, Open-Label, Prospective Study: The MetNET-2 Trial. Note: This is an investigator-sponsored trial.

Telotristat ethyl is featured in 5 presentations:

ABSTRACTS SELECTED FOR POSTER SESSION

[K16] Pavel M et al. Telotristat Ethyl in Carcinoid Syndrome: Safety and Efficacy Results of an Open-Label Extension of the TELECAST Phase 3 Clinical Trial

[L2] Anthony L et al. Impact of Concomitant Medication on Efficacy of Telotristat Ethyl – A Post Hoc Subgroup Analysis of the Phase 3 TELESTAR Study in Carcinoid Syndrome

[L7] Lapuerta P et al. Integrated Safety Analysis of Telotristat Ethyl in Patients with Carcinoid Heart Disease

[M3] Cella D et al. Relationship Between Symptoms and HRQoL Benefits in Patients (pts) with Carcinoid Syndrome (CS): A Post-Hoc Analysis of Telotristat Ethyl (TE) TELESTAR Trial

[M8] Pavel M et al. Correlation of Plasma (p) and Urine (u) 5-HIAA Levels in Patients (pts) with Carcinoid Syndrome (CS) – Post-Hoc Analyses from the TELESTAR Study

177Lu-OPS201 is featured in one presentation:

ABSTRACT SELECTED FOR POSTER SESSION

[N12] Nicolas G et al. Peptide Receptor Radionuclide Therapy (PRRT) with a Somatostatin Receptor (SSTR) Antagonist in Patients with SSTR-Positive, Progressive Neuroendocrine Tumours (NETs): A Phase I/II Open-Label Trial to Evaluate the Safety and Preliminary Efficacy of 177Lu-OPS201

On March 9, 2017 OncoResponse, an immuno-oncology antibody discovery company, reported that it has closed its ongoing $22.5 million Series A financing round and has appointed Mike Gallatin, Ph.D., Albert Yu, M.D., and Elizabeth Jaffee, M.D. to its Scientific Advisory Board (SAB) (Press release, OncoResponse, MAR 9, 2017, View Source [SID1234522897]). The newly-appointed SAB members join original members James Welsh, M.D. and David Hong, M.D., both investigators at MD Anderson Cancer Center. Kristine Swiderek, Ph.D., CSO of OncoResponse, is chair of the SAB.

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In October 2015, OncoResponse secured an initial closing of its Series A financing co-led by ARCH Venture Partners, Canaan Partners, and MD Anderson, with William Marsh Rice University and Alexandria Real Estate Equities also participating. In May 2016, OncoResponse secured an additional investment by Baxalta (now Shire), which was followed by supplemental investments from GreatPoint Ventures and the Helsinn Investment Fund in October 2016. The recent investment by current insiders and HT Family Office brings the total Series A financing to $22.5 million, which will be used to support OncoResponse’s ongoing efforts to interrogate the humoral response of elite responders to cancer immunotherapy to identify antibodies and potential targets for novel therapeutic development.

OncoResponse utilizes a clinically validated platform technology to rapidly screen antibodies made by the human immune system and identify those with exceptional reactivity to cancer. The Company has a strategic alliance with MD Anderson Cancer Center, which provides continuous access to patient samples across multiple cancer indications and to oncology and translational medicine expertise including clinical and regulatory input.

"HT Family Office is an excellent addition to our solid investor base and we warmly welcome them along with our new Scientific Advisory Board members, who bring extensive industry and oncology expertise to our team," said Clifford J. Stocks, CEO of OncoResponse. "With the final closing of our Series A, we look ahead to the continued development of our research programs that aim to expand the promise of immuno-oncology by identifying therapeutically relevant antibodies from patients with elite response to cancer immunotherapy in a number of oncology indications."

"OncoResponse’s approach to addressing the unmet need in patients who are partial or non-responders to immunotherapy is harmonized with our investment strategy," said Alvin Syh, General Manager of HT Family Office. "We are honored to be able to support the advancement of this potentially transformative technology at such a crucial time in the Company’s development."

New members of the OncoResponse Scientific Advisory Board include:

Mike Gallatin, Ph.D.

Dr. Gallatin is a Senior Advisor on the Frazier Healthcare Partners Life Sciences team and brings over 35 years of experience as a scientist and executive to the OncoResponse Scientific Advisory Board. He co-founded Calistoga Pharmaceuticals (acquired by Gilead) and Stromedix Pharmaceuticals (acquired by Biogen Idec) and served as President of Calistoga, which was the first company to demonstrate the clinical benefit of an isoform selective PI3K (idelalisib) inhibitor in hematologic malignancies. Dr. Gallatin was one of the founding scientists at ICOS Corporation (acquired by Eli Lilly and Company), where he served as VP and Scientific Director. Earlier in his career, Mike developed expertise in the fields of immunology/inflammation and oncology while on the faculty at the Fred Hutchinson Cancer Center. Dr. Gallatin received his Ph.D. from the University of Alberta Department of Immunology and was a Damon Runyon-Walter Winchell and American Cancer Society fellow at Stanford University in the laboratory of Dr. Irving Weissman.

Albert Yu, M.D.

Dr. Yu has over 20 years of clinical drug development experience and expertise. He previously served as Vice President of Clinical Development at Omeros Corporation and as Chief Medical Officer and Vice President of Clinical Affairs at Calistoga Pharmaceuticals. At Calistoga, he played a key role in the development of Zydelig for the treatment of non-Hodgkin lymphoma and chronic lymphocytic leukemia. Prior to that, he was Senior Director of Clinical Operations, Research & Affairs at ICOS Corporation, where he was instrumental in the development of Cialis for the treatment of erectile dysfunction. Dr. Yu received his B.S. in biology from Massachusetts Institute of Technology and his M.D. from the University of Washington. He is trained in internal medicine, critical care medicine and pulmonary disease.

Elizabeth M. Jaffee, M.D.

Dr. Jaffee is an international leader in the development of immune based therapies for pancreatic and breast cancers. She is currently Deputy Director of the Sidney Kimmel Comprehensive Cancer Center and Professor of Oncology at Johns Hopkins University, where her research focuses on evaluating mechanisms of immune tolerance to cancer, the identification of human tumor antigens recognized by T cells, and the analysis of antitumor immune responses in breast and pancreatic cancers. Prior to joining Johns Hopkins, she served as a research fellow and principal investigator at the University of Pittsburgh. Dr. Jaffee received her B.A. in biology and immunology magna cum laude from Brandeis University and her M.D. from New York Medical College. She completed her medical residency at Presbyterian-University Hospital in Pittsburgh, Pennsylvania.