Report

Biopharma Week in Review

We are initiating our Biopharma Week in Review. In this report, we will review coverage items and last week’s biopharma news for meaningful clinical data, regulatory updates, research innovation, and M&A. We published an initiation of coverage on Ainos, Inc. (AIMD). Link is accessible in our full report. Mustang Bio, Inc. (MBIO) presented a positive Phase 1/2 update on MB-106 (CD20 CAR-T) in Waldenstrom macroglobulinemia (WM) at EHA 2024. In 10 heavily, pretreated, BTKi-refractory patients, MB-106 showed 90% ORR, including 3 CR, 2 VGPR, and 4 PR. CRS and ICANS were all mild to moderate. One CR patient remains in remission after 31 months, suggesting a highly durable response. MBIO was up 477% on last Monday. Aerovate Therapeutics, Inc. (AVTE) reported AV-101 did not meet the primary endpoint in the Phase 2b portion of the Phase 2b/3 IMPAHCT study. A high dose of AV-101 (70mg BID) showed a -57.0 PVR improvement over placebo but did not reach stat sig (p=0.3685). Secondary endpoints were also not met, including a 6MWD test. Aerovate will close the Phase 3 portion and stop enrollment. AVTE ended down 93% on last Monday. Mirum Pharmaceuticals, Inc. (MIRM) reported positive interim results for volixibat Phase 2b (VANTAGE) in PBC. Volixibat, an oral IBAT inhibitor, achieved significant improvement in the itch scale (ItchRO) primary endpoint versus placebo (-2.32, p=0.0026) and in pruritis (-3.82, p
Provider
Water Tower Research
Water Tower Research

​Water Tower Research is built on the foundation of democratizing information flow. We bridge the growing information gap between companies and investors through our investor engagement strategies and open-access research platform.

Our research analysts are Wall Street veterans with the experience and knowledge to work with companies and investors in tandem. We provide access to the information and content that anchors the due diligence process for both professional money managers and individual investors. We leverage traditional research distribution channels and the best of modern digital strategies and tactics to amplify this information flow globally to engage all categories of investors and stakeholders.

Information flow is the foundation for creating investor awareness, knowledge, and engagement. Our mission is to help companies and investors have the tools they need and achieve their goals.

Analysts
Do Kim

Other Reports from Water Tower Research

ResearchPool Subscriptions

Get the most out of your insights

Get in touch