BioCardia, Inc. develops cellular and cell-derived therapeutics for cardiovascular and pulmonary diseases. Its recurring company updates center on the CardiAMP autologous cell therapy platform, CardiALLO allogeneic cell therapy programs, and device and software technologies used to deliver therapies to the heart, including the Helix transendocardial delivery catheter and Heart3D Fusion Imaging software.
News about BCDA commonly covers clinical results in ischemic heart failure with reduced ejection fraction, FDA and Japan PMDA regulatory interactions, patent protection for procedure-planning and navigation technology, and annual financial results. Company communications also address the role of Helix and related vascular navigation platforms in minimally invasive intramyocardial delivery of therapeutic and diagnostic agents.
BioCardia (Nasdaq: BCDA) announced it will present at the H.C. Wainwright 23rd Annual Global Investment Virtual Conference from September 13-15, 2021. The company’s presentation will be available on demand starting at 7 AM Eastern Time. CEO Dr. Peter Altman will also conduct one-on-one meetings during the conference for interested institutional or retail investors. This participation showcases BioCardia's commitment to transparency and engagement with potential investors.
BioCardia announced its participation in two virtual investor conferences. The Q3 Investor Summit Virtual Conference will take place from August 17-18, 2021, with a corporate presentation on August 17 at 2pm ET. The SNN Network Virtual Event Conference, scheduled for August 17-19, 2021, will feature a corporate presentation on August 19 at 3pm ET. Attendees can sign up for one-on-one meetings with company representatives via the conference websites. BioCardia focuses on developing therapeutics for cardiovascular and pulmonary diseases.
BioCardia, Inc. (BCDA) reported Q2 2021 results, posting a net loss of $3.5 million, a slight decrease from $3.7 million in Q2 2020. Research and development expenses rose by 6% to $2.4 million, primarily due to the ongoing CardiAMP Heart Failure Trial. The independent Data Safety Monitoring Board recommended continuing the pivotal trial after reviewing data from 97 patients. The company ended the quarter with $18.5 million in cash. They anticipate continued patient enrollment for CardiAMP and plans for Phase I/II trials for NK1R+ therapies for ischemic heart failure and COVID-19 related distress.
BioCardia, a leader in cardiovascular therapies, will have its CEO, Peter Altman, participate in a fireside chat and one-on-one meetings at the BTIG Virtual Biotechnology Conference on August 10, 2021. The chat is scheduled from 3:30-3:55 pm ET. Interested attendees can register for the event, and a replay will be available for BTIG clients until the end of the day on August 10. BioCardia focuses on developing regenerative biologic therapies for cardiovascular and pulmonary diseases and offers advanced delivery systems for biotherapeutic applications.
BioCardia, Inc. (Nasdaq: BCDA) announced the Japan Patent Office granted Patent No: 6887216, titled “Target Site Selection, Entry, and Update With Automatic Remote Image Annotation,” expiring January 8, 2034. This patent enhances image-guided delivery for heart treatments, allowing 3D images from MRI or CT scans to inform therapeutic interventions. The patent is expected to bolster BioCardia's intellectual property for cardiovascular therapies. Their cardiac biotherapeutics include CardiAMP® autologous cell therapy, currently undergoing clinical trials.
BioCardia (Nasdaq: BCDA) announces that the independent Data Safety Monitoring Board (DSMB) has completed its review of the Phase III CardiAMP Cell Therapy Heart Failure Trial. The DSMB found no safety concerns and recommended continuing the study, which enrolls 260 patients across 40 centers. This trial aims to analyze the potential benefits of using autologous bone marrow cells for heart disease treatment. The trial's primary goal is to assess various health-related outcomes, ensuring patient safety through rigorous oversight.
BioCardia announced encouraging results from its pivotal trial, CardiAMP Cell Therapy, for ischemic heart failure. The trial achieved a mean therapeutic dosage of 627 million total nucleated cells, including 4.5 million CD34+ cells. This data was shared at the European Society of Cardiology Heart Failure Annual Meeting 2021. The therapy aims to process and deliver patient-specific cells to damaged heart regions, addressing key challenges in safe and effective treatment.
BioCardia (Nasdaq: BCDA) announced the issuance of European Patent No. 3593810, which focuses on autologous cell therapy patient diagnostics to address therapeutic variability. This patent enhances the protection of BioCardia’s CardiAMP programs aimed at treating heart failure. The therapeutic could apply to 1.7 million heart failure patients in the U.S. and a similar number in Europe. Cardiovascular diseases cause significant mortality, with over 11 million new cases annually in Europe, resulting in a €210 billion economic impact.
BioCardia, Inc. (Nasdaq: BCDA) will join the Russell Microcap Index, effective June 28, 2021, following the annual reconstitution of the Russell Indexes. This inclusion is expected to attract more investors and enhance liquidity. Russell Indexes are a significant reference for approximately $10.6 trillion in assets, making this a notable milestone for BioCardia. The membership will last for one year and will automatically include the company in relevant growth and value style indexes, provided by FTSE Russell.
BioCardia, Inc. (Nasdaq: BCDA) announced that CEO Peter Altman will present a corporate overview at the LD Micro Virtual Invitational Conference from June 8-10. His presentation is scheduled for June 8 at 4:30 PM ET on Track 3. Investors can register to watch the presentation online. BioCardia is focused on developing regenerative biologic therapies for cardiovascular and pulmonary diseases, with key products like CardiAMP™ cell therapies and various delivery systems.