Editor’s Note: April 16, 2013
Much excitement surrounding the industry this month. The recent Adult Stem Cell Conference at the Vatican has once again sparked debate, and a new IVF […]
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MicroRNA: The Diamond in the Rough?
MicroRNA’s are very small endogenous, non-coding, oligonucleotides. They are implicated in regulating a broad range of biological processes. These are molecules which are involved in important regulation of biological processes, and the potential of using these molecules as targets for treatment is becoming ever more apparent. With increased interest from big pharma, it is now important to identify a handful of smallcap companies specializing in this field.
OneMedRadio: Del Mar Pharmaceuticals CEO Discusses the Public Market, Glioblastoma and Orphan Drugs
Vancouver-based DelMar Pharmaceuticals [DMPI] is developing new drug candidates targeting orphan cancer indications representing market opportunities in the $100s of millions in North America and potentially billions of dollars worldwide. Promising data announced in 2012 with follow ups scheduled at various healthcare conferences this year coincided with the company’s recent listing on the OTCQB, which commenced Q1-2013. OneMedRadio spoke with the Del Mar CEO about these milestones.
OneMedRadio: Vijay Aggarwal Part II
In Part II of our interview with Vijay Aggarwal, Managing Partner of the Channel Group, we explore trends in the space, reimbursement issues, and the state of equity financing. Dr. Aggarwal also discusses changing investment strategy with regards to evaluating risk factors, a more sophisticated level of proof, and an evolving emphasis on the achieving and maintaining revenue during early financing rounds.
Editor’s Note: March 22, 2013
OneMedPlace is pleased to kick off a new season of our weekly Sentinel as we gear up for the 4th Annual OneMedForumNY, June 26-27 at […]
Glysure CEO Discusses Real-Time Glucose Monitoring Technology, ISO 13485 Certification and CE Mark
As part of our expert series on the state of the industry, OneMedRadio spoke with Glysure CEO Chris Jones to discuss this recent news and learn about this unique technology. Jones also discussed trends in the industry affecting company growth and investment strategy, including reimbursement issues, evolving exit strategy, and the move away from normative medicine.
OneMedRadio: Vijay Aggarwal Discusses Diagnostics Trends in 2013 (Part I)
As we approach mid-year, many questions raised in the past year surrounding the state of healthcare company growth development have yet to be answered. The […]
Acadia Forges Forward With Pimavanserin
On March 12, 2013, Acadia Pharmaceuticals (ACAD) reported financial results for the fourth quarter and full year 2012. Total revenues in the quarter were $0.4 million, essentially in-line with our estimate of $0.3 million. Revenues consisted of collaborative payments from Allergan, Inc. (AGN) and other collaboration partners. For the full year 2012, total revenues were $4.9 million.
Meaningful Use, The Affordable Care Act, Sequestration, and Medical Devices
The Healthcare ecosystem in the United States is changing dramatically due to significant regulations and legislation. Though Obamacare gets the most attention for its impact on patient care and healthcare coverage, legislation such as the Meaningful Use Regulations passed in 2009, followed by the passage of the Affordable Care Act in 2010, and the most recent Sequestration may have a profound impact on the opportunities for developing medical devices and medical device investors.
RELEASE: Glysure Earns ISO 13485 Certification
GlySure Limited, developer of in-hospital continuous blood glucose monitoring systems, today announced that it has achieved ISO 13485 certification, the global standard for the requirements of a quality management system for the design, manufacture and distribution of medical devices. By establishing a quality management system that meets international regulatory and customer requirements, GlySure has set the foundation for its European clinical trials.