Bios group holds 8.58% of Lantern Pharma shares
Lantern Pharma Inc. received an updated ownership filing showing a Bios-affiliated investment group holding a significant minority stake.
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Lantern Pharma Inc. received an updated ownership filing showing a Bios-affiliated investment group holding a significant minority stake. Bios Capital Management, Bios Advisors GP, Cavu entities, several Bios funds and individuals Leslie W. Kreis and Aaron G.L. Fletcher may be deemed to beneficially own 960,026 common shares, representing 8.58% of the outstanding stock, all with shared voting and dispositive power and no sole voting authority. The percentages are based on 11,184,423 shares outstanding as disclosed in Lantern Pharma’s Form 10‑Q filed on November 5, 2025. This Amendment No. 5 updates prior ownership statements without describing new transactions in this excerpt.
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SECURITIES AND EXCHANGE COMMISSION
Washington, D.C. 20549 |
SCHEDULE 13D
Under the Securities Exchange Act of 1934
(Amendment No. 5)
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Lantern Pharma Inc. (Name of Issuer) |
Common Stock, par value $0.0001 per share (Title of Class of Securities) |
51654W101 (CUSIP Number) |
Bios Equity Partners, LP 1751 River Run, Suite 400 Fort Worth, TX, 76107 817-984-9197 (Name, Address and Telephone Number of Person Authorized to Receive Notices and Communications) |
02/20/2026 (Date of Event Which Requires Filing of This Statement) |
SCHEDULE 13D
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| CUSIP No. | 51654W101 |
| 1 |
Name of reporting person
Bios Fund I, LP | ||||||||
| 2 | Check the appropriate box if a member of a Group (See Instructions)
(a)
(b) | ||||||||
| 3 | SEC use only | ||||||||
| 4 |
Source of funds (See Instructions)
WC | ||||||||
| 5 |
Check if disclosure of legal proceedings is required pursuant to Items 2(d) or 2(e)
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| 6 | Citizenship or place of organization
DELAWARE
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| Number of Shares Beneficially Owned by Each Reporting Person With: |
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| 11 | Aggregate amount beneficially owned by each reporting person
287,619.00 | ||||||||
| 12 | Check if the aggregate amount in Row (11) excludes certain shares (See Instructions)
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| 13 | Percent of class represented by amount in Row (11)
2.57 % | ||||||||
| 14 | Type of Reporting Person (See Instructions)
PN |
SCHEDULE 13D
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| CUSIP No. | 51654W101 |
| 1 |
Name of reporting person
BIOS EQUITY PARTNERS II, LP | ||||||||
| 2 | Check the appropriate box if a member of a Group (See Instructions)
(a)
(b) | ||||||||
| 3 | SEC use only | ||||||||
| 4 |
Source of funds (See Instructions)
AF | ||||||||
| 5 |
Check if disclosure of legal proceedings is required pursuant to Items 2(d) or 2(e)
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| 6 | Citizenship or place of organization
TEXAS
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| Number of Shares Beneficially Owned by Each Reporting Person With: |
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| 11 | Aggregate amount beneficially owned by each reporting person
478,079.00 | ||||||||
| 12 | Check if the aggregate amount in Row (11) excludes certain shares (See Instructions)
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| 13 | Percent of class represented by amount in Row (11)
4.27 % | ||||||||
| 14 | Type of Reporting Person (See Instructions)
PN |
SCHEDULE 13D
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| CUSIP No. | 51654W101 |
| 1 |
Name of reporting person
BIOS FUND I QP, LP | ||||||||
| 2 | Check the appropriate box if a member of a Group (See Instructions)
(a)
(b) | ||||||||
| 3 | SEC use only | ||||||||
| 4 |
Source of funds (See Instructions)
WC | ||||||||
| 5 |
Check if disclosure of legal proceedings is required pursuant to Items 2(d) or 2(e)
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| 6 | Citizenship or place of organization
DELAWARE
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| Number of Shares Beneficially Owned by Each Reporting Person With: |
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| 11 | Aggregate amount beneficially owned by each reporting person
168,235.00 | ||||||||
| 12 | Check if the aggregate amount in Row (11) excludes certain shares (See Instructions)
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| 13 | Percent of class represented by amount in Row (11)
1.5 % | ||||||||
| 14 | Type of Reporting Person (See Instructions)
PN |
SCHEDULE 13D
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| CUSIP No. | 51654W101 |
| 1 |
Name of reporting person
BIOS FUND II, LP | ||||||||
| 2 | Check the appropriate box if a member of a Group (See Instructions)
(a)
(b) | ||||||||
| 3 | SEC use only | ||||||||
| 4 |
Source of funds (See Instructions)
WC | ||||||||
| 5 |
Check if disclosure of legal proceedings is required pursuant to Items 2(d) or 2(e)
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| 6 | Citizenship or place of organization
DELAWARE
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| Number of Shares Beneficially Owned by Each Reporting Person With: |
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| 11 | Aggregate amount beneficially owned by each reporting person
101,665.00 | ||||||||
| 12 | Check if the aggregate amount in Row (11) excludes certain shares (See Instructions)
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| 13 | Percent of class represented by amount in Row (11)
0.91 % | ||||||||
| 14 | Type of Reporting Person (See Instructions)
PN |
SCHEDULE 13D
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| CUSIP No. | 51654W101 |
| 1 |
Name of reporting person
BIOS FUND II QP, LP | ||||||||
| 2 | Check the appropriate box if a member of a Group (See Instructions)
(a)
(b) | ||||||||
| 3 | SEC use only | ||||||||
| 4 |
Source of funds (See Instructions)
WC | ||||||||
| 5 |
Check if disclosure of legal proceedings is required pursuant to Items 2(d) or 2(e)
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| 6 | Citizenship or place of organization
DELAWARE
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| Number of Shares Beneficially Owned by Each Reporting Person With: |
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| 11 | Aggregate amount beneficially owned by each reporting person
331,974.00 | ||||||||
| 12 | Check if the aggregate amount in Row (11) excludes certain shares (See Instructions)
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| 13 | Percent of class represented by amount in Row (11)
2.97 % | ||||||||
| 14 | Type of Reporting Person (See Instructions)
PN |
SCHEDULE 13D
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| CUSIP No. | 51654W101 |
| 1 |
Name of reporting person
BIOS FUND II NT, LP | ||||||||
| 2 | Check the appropriate box if a member of a Group (See Instructions)
(a)
(b) | ||||||||
| 3 | SEC use only | ||||||||
| 4 |
Source of funds (See Instructions)
WC | ||||||||
| 5 |
Check if disclosure of legal proceedings is required pursuant to Items 2(d) or 2(e)
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| 6 | Citizenship or place of organization
DELAWARE
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| Number of Shares Beneficially Owned by Each Reporting Person With: |
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| 11 | Aggregate amount beneficially owned by each reporting person
44,440.00 | ||||||||
| 12 | Check if the aggregate amount in Row (11) excludes certain shares (See Instructions)
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| 13 | Percent of class represented by amount in Row (11)
0.4 % | ||||||||
| 14 | Type of Reporting Person (See Instructions)
PN |
SCHEDULE 13D
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| CUSIP No. | 51654W101 |
| 1 |
Name of reporting person
BP DIRECTORS, LP | ||||||||
| 2 | Check the appropriate box if a member of a Group (See Instructions)
(a)
(b) | ||||||||
| 3 | SEC use only | ||||||||
| 4 |
Source of funds (See Instructions)
OO | ||||||||
| 5 |
Check if disclosure of legal proceedings is required pursuant to Items 2(d) or 2(e)
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| 6 | Citizenship or place of organization
DELAWARE
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| Number of Shares Beneficially Owned by Each Reporting Person With: |
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| 11 | Aggregate amount beneficially owned by each reporting person
26,093.00 | ||||||||
| 12 | Check if the aggregate amount in Row (11) excludes certain shares (See Instructions)
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| 13 | Percent of class represented by amount in Row (11)
0.23 % | ||||||||
| 14 | Type of Reporting Person (See Instructions)
PN |
SCHEDULE 13D
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| CUSIP No. | 51654W101 |
| 1 |
Name of reporting person
BIOS EQUITY PARTNERS, LP | ||||||||
| 2 | Check the appropriate box if a member of a Group (See Instructions)
(a)
(b) | ||||||||
| 3 | SEC use only | ||||||||
| 4 |
Source of funds (See Instructions)
AF | ||||||||
| 5 |
Check if disclosure of legal proceedings is required pursuant to Items 2(d) or 2(e)
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| 6 | Citizenship or place of organization
TEXAS
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| Number of Shares Beneficially Owned by Each Reporting Person With: |
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| 11 | Aggregate amount beneficially owned by each reporting person
481,947.00 | ||||||||
| 12 | Check if the aggregate amount in Row (11) excludes certain shares (See Instructions)
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| 13 | Percent of class represented by amount in Row (11)
4.31 % | ||||||||
| 14 | Type of Reporting Person (See Instructions)
PN |
SCHEDULE 13D
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| CUSIP No. | 51654W101 |
| 1 |
Name of reporting person
BIOS CAPITAL MANAGEMENT, LP | ||||||||
| 2 | Check the appropriate box if a member of a Group (See Instructions)
(a)
(b) | ||||||||
| 3 | SEC use only | ||||||||
| 4 |
Source of funds (See Instructions)
AF | ||||||||
| 5 |
Check if disclosure of legal proceedings is required pursuant to Items 2(d) or 2(e)
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| 6 | Citizenship or place of organization
TEXAS
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| Number of Shares Beneficially Owned by Each Reporting Person With: |
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| 11 | Aggregate amount beneficially owned by each reporting person
960,026.00 | ||||||||
| 12 | Check if the aggregate amount in Row (11) excludes certain shares (See Instructions)
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| 13 | Percent of class represented by amount in Row (11)
8.58 % | ||||||||
| 14 | Type of Reporting Person (See Instructions)
PN |
SCHEDULE 13D
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| CUSIP No. | 51654W101 |
| 1 |
Name of reporting person
BIOS ADVISORS GP, LLC | ||||||||
| 2 | Check the appropriate box if a member of a Group (See Instructions)
(a)
(b) | ||||||||
| 3 | SEC use only | ||||||||
| 4 |
Source of funds (See Instructions)
AF | ||||||||
| 5 |
Check if disclosure of legal proceedings is required pursuant to Items 2(d) or 2(e)
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| 6 | Citizenship or place of organization
TEXAS
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| Number of Shares Beneficially Owned by Each Reporting Person With: |
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| 11 | Aggregate amount beneficially owned by each reporting person
960,026.00 | ||||||||
| 12 | Check if the aggregate amount in Row (11) excludes certain shares (See Instructions)
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| 13 | Percent of class represented by amount in Row (11)
8.58 % | ||||||||
| 14 | Type of Reporting Person (See Instructions)
PN |
SCHEDULE 13D
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| CUSIP No. | 51654W101 |
| 1 |
Name of reporting person
CAVU MANAGEMENT, LP | ||||||||
| 2 | Check the appropriate box if a member of a Group (See Instructions)
(a)
(b) | ||||||||
| 3 | SEC use only | ||||||||
| 4 |
Source of funds (See Instructions)
AF | ||||||||
| 5 |
Check if disclosure of legal proceedings is required pursuant to Items 2(d) or 2(e)
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| 6 | Citizenship or place of organization
TEXAS
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| Number of Shares Beneficially Owned by Each Reporting Person With: |
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| 11 | Aggregate amount beneficially owned by each reporting person
960,026.00 | ||||||||
| 12 | Check if the aggregate amount in Row (11) excludes certain shares (See Instructions)
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| 13 | Percent of class represented by amount in Row (11)
8.58 % | ||||||||
| 14 | Type of Reporting Person (See Instructions)
PN |
SCHEDULE 13D
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| CUSIP No. | 51654W101 |
| 1 |
Name of reporting person
CAVU ADVISORS, LLC | ||||||||
| 2 | Check the appropriate box if a member of a Group (See Instructions)
(a)
(b) | ||||||||
| 3 | SEC use only | ||||||||
| 4 |
Source of funds (See Instructions)
AF | ||||||||
| 5 |
Check if disclosure of legal proceedings is required pursuant to Items 2(d) or 2(e)
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| 6 | Citizenship or place of organization
TEXAS
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| Number of Shares Beneficially Owned by Each Reporting Person With: |
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| 11 | Aggregate amount beneficially owned by each reporting person
960,026.00 | ||||||||
| 12 | Check if the aggregate amount in Row (11) excludes certain shares (See Instructions)
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| 13 | Percent of class represented by amount in Row (11)
8.58 % | ||||||||
| 14 | Type of Reporting Person (See Instructions)
PN |
SCHEDULE 13D
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| CUSIP No. | 51654W101 |
| 1 |
Name of reporting person
LESLIE W. KREIS | ||||||||
| 2 | Check the appropriate box if a member of a Group (See Instructions)
(a)
(b) | ||||||||
| 3 | SEC use only | ||||||||
| 4 |
Source of funds (See Instructions)
AF, OO | ||||||||
| 5 |
Check if disclosure of legal proceedings is required pursuant to Items 2(d) or 2(e)
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| 6 | Citizenship or place of organization
UNITED STATES
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| Number of Shares Beneficially Owned by Each Reporting Person With: |
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| 11 | Aggregate amount beneficially owned by each reporting person
960,026.00 | ||||||||
| 12 | Check if the aggregate amount in Row (11) excludes certain shares (See Instructions)
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| 13 | Percent of class represented by amount in Row (11)
8.58 % | ||||||||
| 14 | Type of Reporting Person (See Instructions)
IN |
SCHEDULE 13D
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| CUSIP No. | 51654W101 |
| 1 |
Name of reporting person
AARON G.L. FLETCHER | ||||||||
| 2 | Check the appropriate box if a member of a Group (See Instructions)
(a)
(b) | ||||||||
| 3 | SEC use only | ||||||||
| 4 |
Source of funds (See Instructions)
AF, OO | ||||||||
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Check if disclosure of legal proceedings is required pursuant to Items 2(d) or 2(e)
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| 6 | Citizenship or place of organization
UNITED STATES
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| Number of Shares Beneficially Owned by Each Reporting Person With: |
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| 11 | Aggregate amount beneficially owned by each reporting person
960,026.00 | ||||||||
| 12 | Check if the aggregate amount in Row (11) excludes certain shares (See Instructions)
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| 13 | Percent of class represented by amount in Row (11)
8.58 % | ||||||||
| 14 | Type of Reporting Person (See Instructions)
IN, OO |
SCHEDULE 13D
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| Item 1. | Security and Issuer | |
| (a) | Title of Class of Securities:
Common Stock, par value $0.0001 per share | |
| (b) | Name of Issuer:
Lantern Pharma Inc. | |
| (c) | Address of Issuer's Principal Executive Offices:
1920 MCKINNEY AVENUE, 7TH FLOOR, DALLAS,
TEXAS
, 75201. | |
Item 1 Comment:
This Amendment No. 5 hereby amends and supplements the statement on Schedule 13D originally filed with the Securities and Exchange Commission (the "Commission") on June 15, 2020 (the "Original Schedule 13D"), as amended by the statement on Schedule 13D/A filed with the Commission on March 22, 2022 ("Amendment No. 1"), as further amended by the statement on Schedule 13D/A filed with the Commission on December 1, 2023 ("Amendment No. 2"), as further amended by the statement on Schedule 13D/A filed with the Commission on March 1, 2024 ("Amendment No. 3"), as further amended by the statement on Schedule 13D/A filed with the Commission on June 12, 2024 ("Amendment No.4" and, together with the Original Schedule 13D, Amendment No. 1, Amendment No. 2, and Amendment No. 3, the "Prior Statements"). The securities to which the Schedule 13D relates are the shares of common stock, par value $0.0001 per share (the "Shares"), of Lantern Pharma, Inc., a Delaware corporation (the "Issuer"). | ||
| Item 5. | Interest in Securities of the Issuer | |
| (a) | The information contained on the cover pages of this Schedule 13D is incorporated herein by reference. | |
| (b) | The information contained on the cover pages of this Schedule 13D is incorporated herein by reference. | |
| (d) | Except as described in this Amendment No. 5, to the knowledge of the Reporting Persons, only the Reporting Persons have the right to receive or the power to direct receipt of dividends from, or proceeds from the sale of, the Shares reported by the Schedule 13D. | |
| (e) | Not applicable. | |
| Item 7. | Material to be Filed as Exhibits. | |
Exhibit 99.1: Joint Filing Agreement, dated June 23, 2020 (incorporated by reference to the Original Schedule 13D, filed on June 23, 2020). | ||
| SIGNATURE | |
After reasonable inquiry and to the best of my knowledge and belief, I certify that the information set forth in this statement is true, complete and correct.
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Comments accompanying signature:
BIOS FUND II, LP By: Bios Equity Partners II, LP, its general partner By: Bios CapitalManagement, LP, its general partner By: Bios Advisors GP, LLC, its general partner By: /s/ JohnFucci John Fucci Attorney-in-Fact BIOS FUND II QP, LP By: Bios Equity Partners II, LP, itsgeneral partner By: Bios Capital Management, LP, its general partner By: Bios Advisors GP,LLC, its general partner By: /s/ John Fucci John Fucci Attorney-in-Fact BIOS FUND II NT, LPBy: Bios Equity Partners II, LP, its general partner By: Bios Capital Management, LP, its generalpartner By: Bios Advisors GP, LLC, its general partner By: /s/ John Fucci John Fucci Attorneyin-Fact BIOS INCYSUS CO-INVEST I, LP By: Bios Equity Partners II, LP, its general partnerBy: Bios Capital Management, LP, its general partner By: Bios Advisors GP, LLC, its generalpartner By: /s/ John Fucci John Fucci Attorney-in-Fact BIOS FUND III, LP By: Bios EquityPartners III, LP, its general partner By: Bios Capital Management, LP, its general partner By:Bios Advisors GP, LLC, its general partner By: /s/ John Fucci John Fucci Attorney-in-Fact BIOSFUND III QP, LP By: Bios Equity Partners III, LP, its general partner By: Bios CapitalManagement, LP, its general partner By: Bios Advisors GP, LLC, its general partner By: /s/ JohnFucci John Fucci Attorney-in-Fact BIOS FUND III NT, LP By: Bios Equity Partners III, LP, itsgeneral partner By: Bios Capital Management, LP, its general partner By: Bios Advisors GP,LLC, its general partner By: /s/ John Fucci John Fucci Attorney-in-Fact BIOS CLINICALOPPORTUNITY FUND, LP By: Bios Equity COF, LP, its general partner By: Bios CapitalManagement, LP, its general partner By: Bios Advisors GP, LLC, its general partner BPDIRECTORS, LP By: Bios Equity Partners, LP, its general partner By: Bios CapitalManagement, LP, its general partner By: Bios Advisors GP, LLC, its general partner By: /s/ JohnFucci John Fucci Attorney-in-Fact BIOS EQUITY PARTNERS, LP By: Bios CapitalManagement, LP, its general partner By: Bios Advisors GP, LLC, its general partner By: /s/ JohnFucci John Fucci Attorney-in-Fact BIOS EQUITY PARTNERS II, LP By: Bios CapitalManagement, LP, its general partner By: Bios Advisors GP, LLC, its general partner By: /s/ JohnFucci John Fucci Attorney-in Fact BIOS EQUITY PARTNERS III, LP By: Bios CapitalManagement, LP, its general partner By: Bios Advisors GP, LLC, its general partner By: /s/ JohnFucci John Fucci Attorney-in-Fact BIOS EQUITY COF, LP By: Bios Capital Management, LP, itsgeneral partner By: Bios Advisors GP, LLC, its general partner CAVU MANAGEMENT, LP By:Cavu Advisors, LLC, its general partner By: /s/ John Fucci Attorney-in-Fact BIOS CAPITALMANAGEMENT, LP By: Bios Advisors GP, LLC its general partner By: /s/ John Fucci Attorney in-Fact |