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Roivant Sciences Ltd. reports developments across a Vant-based biopharmaceutical portfolio, including clinical and regulatory updates from Priovant Therapeutics and other subsidiaries. Recurring coverage centers on brepocitinib, a JAK1/TYK2 inhibitor being developed for autoimmune and inflammatory diseases such as dermatomyositis, non-infectious uveitis, cutaneous sarcoidosis and lichen planopilaris.
Company updates also cover FcRn-targeting antibodies IMVT-1402 and batoclimab, mosliciguat for pulmonary hypertension associated with interstitial lung disease, financial results, share repurchases and technology-related matters involving Genevant’s lipid nanoparticle delivery platform. Roivant news commonly links pipeline progress with subsidiary-level development plans and corporate capital actions.
Roivant Sciences (Nasdaq: ROIV) announced a licensing agreement with Eisai Co., Ltd. for global rights to RVT-2001, aimed at treating transfusion-dependent anemia in patients with lower-risk myelodysplastic syndromes (MDS). RVT-2001, an orally available small molecule, has been tested in over 80 human subjects. Roivant will expand its clinical trial for RVT-2001 this year. Details will be discussed during a presentation at the J.P. Morgan Healthcare Conference on January 10, 2022, at 2:15 p.m. ET.
Full-Life Technologies Co., Ltd. announces key executive appointments: Ravi Chari, Ph.D., as Chief Scientific Officer; Julie Wu as Chief Financial Officer; Philippe van Put as General Manager for Europe; and Lanny Sun as Chairman of the Board. These appointments follow a significant $10 million seed financing aimed at enhancing the company's nuclear medicine pipeline and manufacturing capabilities. Notably, Lanny Sun, previously CEO of Silicon Therapeutics, led its $2 billion acquisition by Roivant Sciences (NASDAQ:ROIV) in February 2021.
Roivant began trading on Nasdaq under the ticker ROIV and reported a cash balance of $2.5 billion. Dermavant presented positive results from its Phase 3 PSOARING 3 study of tapinarof for plaque psoriasis, highlighting that 58% of patients achieved a PGA score of 0 or 1 after long-term treatment. Aruvant shared encouraging data from its Phase 1/2 trial of ARU-1801 in sickle cell disease, with zero vaso-occlusive events observed for up to 18 months. Roivant's net loss was $225.6 million for the quarter, significantly up from $53.5 million year-over-year.
Roivant Sciences (Nasdaq: ROIV) has announced a quarterly investor call on November 15, 2021, at 8:00 a.m. ET to report its second quarter financial results. The company will also participate in the Jefferies London Healthcare Conference on November 17 and the Evercore ISI HealthCONx Conference on November 30. The call will be accessible via phone or webcast, with recordings available post-event. Roivant aims to enhance healthcare delivery by developing transformative medicines and technologies.
Roivant Discovery has appointed Dr. Gregory Bowman, Dr. Alex Dickson, and Dr. Paul Robustelli as the 2021 Open Science Fellows. This selection recognizes their contributions to understanding biological systems at atomic resolution. The Open Science Fellows program integrates advanced computational techniques with cutting-edge research, promoting the ethos of open science. Dr. Bowman focuses on protein dynamics, Dr. Dickson develops algorithms for molecular dynamics simulations, and Dr. Robustelli studies disordered proteins. This initiative aims to enhance predictive sciences in drug discovery at Roivant.
Roivant Sciences has successfully completed its business combination with Montes Archimedes Acquisition Corp, leading to public trading on Nasdaq under the symbols ROIV and ROIVW. The deal, finalized on September 30, 2021, results in Roivant holding approximately $2.5 billion in cash. CEO Matt Gline highlighted this merger as an opportunity to enhance value for patients and shareholders. In a strategic move, Richard Pulik has been appointed as Chief Financial Officer, bringing over 20 years of industry expertise.