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.
DARA Bio: A Vastly Undervalued Emerging Story
In late March 2013, DARA Bio (DARA) filed its Form 10K annual report highlighting both the business and financial updates from 2012. Below we discuss the key drivers at DARA, and why we believe the company is a vastly undervalued emerging specialty pharmaceutical story.
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.
Actium BioSystems: Revolutionizing Drug Delivery for Oncology Hyperthermia
WHAT IF there were a way to give cancer a ‘fever’ to enhance the results of chemotherapy and radiation? There is, says Actium BioSystems…
Smart Stocks Watch: Atossa Genetics — FDA-Approved Diagnostic Test for Breast Cancer
Atossa Genetics [Nasdaq: ATOS] is a healthcare company focused on the development and marketing of novel cellular and molecular diagnostic risk assessment products for breast cancer through the detection of precursors to breast cancer.
OneMedRadio: DARA BioSciences CEO on Oncology Market Opportunity, Key Catalysts
In Part II of our discussion with DARA Biosciences (NASDAQ: DARA) CEO and Chief Medical Officer Dr. David Drutz, we look into key catalysts for the specialty pharmaceutical company. Dr. Drutz discusses the medical need for the oral-liquid tamoxifen, Soltamox, licensed to DARA by UK-based Rosemont Pharmaceuticals — as well as the market opportunity in developing oncology services.
DARA Biosciences Execs Discuss Oncology Supportive Care, In-License Portfolio, and Drug Pipeline
DARA Biosciences has created some buzz as of late, landing on several ‘watch lists’ after the company’s exclusive licensing of three market-ready products for distribution in the United States. CEO/Chief Medical Officer Dr. David Drutz and COO Chris Clement conducted a two-part interview with OneMedRadio discussing developmental milestones and key catalysts for Q4-2012 and 2013.
Dendreon: Anticancer Immunotherapy, Reimbursement, and New Promises
This is Part I of our special report on the state of immunotherapy in the public markets. This report looks at promising anticancer immunotherapy technologies, and the major issues in bringing these technologies to the general public.
