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BridgeBio to Host Second Quarter 2025 Financial Results Conference Call on Tuesday, August 5, 2025 at 4:30 pm ET
BridgeBio to Host Second Quarter 2025 Financial Results Conference Call on Tuesday, August 5, 2025 at 4:30 pm ET

Globe and Mail

time20 hours ago

  • Business
  • Globe and Mail

BridgeBio to Host Second Quarter 2025 Financial Results Conference Call on Tuesday, August 5, 2025 at 4:30 pm ET

PALO ALTO, Calif., July 22, 2025 (GLOBE NEWSWIRE) -- BridgeBio Pharma, Inc. (Nasdaq: BBIO) ('BridgeBio' or the 'Company'), a new type of biopharmaceutical company focused on genetic diseases, today announced that it will release its second quarter financial results and business updates after the market closes on Tuesday, August 5, 2025. BridgeBio will host a conference call to discuss the financial results and program updates at 4:30 pm ET the same day. To access the live webcast of BridgeBio's presentation, please visit the 'Events & Presentations' page within the Investors section of the BridgeBio website at A replay of the webcast will be available on the BridgeBio website for 30 days following the event. Participants may access the webcast by registering online using the following link, About BridgeBio Pharma, Inc. BridgeBio Pharma, Inc. (BridgeBio) is a new type of biopharmaceutical company founded to discover, create, test, and deliver transformative medicines to treat patients who suffer from genetic diseases. BridgeBio's pipeline of development programs ranges from early science to advanced clinical trials. BridgeBio was founded in 2015 and its team of experienced drug discoverers, developers and innovators are committed to applying advances in genetic medicine to help patients as quickly as possible. For more information visit and follow us on LinkedIn, Twitter, Facebook, and YouTube.

Sharp Therapeutics Corp. Announces Results from Annual Meeting of Shareholders
Sharp Therapeutics Corp. Announces Results from Annual Meeting of Shareholders

Yahoo

timea day ago

  • Business
  • Yahoo

Sharp Therapeutics Corp. Announces Results from Annual Meeting of Shareholders

Pittsburgh, Pennsylvania and Toronto, Ontario--(Newsfile Corp. - July 21, 2025) - Sharp Therapeutics Corp. (TSXV: SHRX) ("Sharp" or the "Company"), a pre-clinical biotechnology company developing small molecule therapies to treat genetic diseases, is pleased to announce the voting results from its annual general meeting of shareholders held on July 18, 2024 (the "Meeting"). All nominees set forth in the Company's management information circular dated June 10, 2025 (the "Circular") were elected as directors of the Company at the Meeting. Detailed results of the votes are set out below: Nominee Number of Shares Percentage of Votes For Withheld For Withheld Scott Sneddon 10,923,102 0 100 % 0% William R. Newlin 10,923,102 0 100 % 0% John L. Brooks III 10,923,102 0 100 % 0% Dietrich Stephan 10,923,102 0 100 % 0% John Hathaway 10,923,102 0 100 % 0% Lorne Sugarman 10,923,102 0 100 % 0% The Circular also sought approval to re-appoint MNP LLP as auditors of the Company and to authorize the board of directors of the Company to fix the auditors' remuneration. The results of the shareholder votes for this item is set out below: Motion Number of Shares For Percentage of Votes For Appointment of Auditors 10,923,102 100 % About Sharp Therapeutics Corp. First-Choice Therapies for Genetic Diseases Sharp Therapeutics is a pre-clinical stage company developing first-choice small-molecule therapeutics for genetic diseases. The Company's discovery platform combines novel high throughput screening technologies, with compound libraries computational optimized based on the physics and biology of cellular trafficking defects and allosteric activation of proteins. The platform produces small molecule compounds that restore activity in mutated proteins giving the potential to treat genetic disorders with conventional pill-based medicines. For additional information on Sharp, please visit: Contacts:Scott Sneddon, PhD, JDChief Executive Officer412-206-5303 or scott@ Neither TSX Venture Exchange nor its Regulation Services Provider (as that term is defined in the policies of the TSX Venture Exchange) accepts responsibility for the adequacy or accuracy of this news release. To view the source version of this press release, please visit

Sharp Therapeutics Corp. Announces Results from Annual Meeting of Shareholders
Sharp Therapeutics Corp. Announces Results from Annual Meeting of Shareholders

Globe and Mail

timea day ago

  • Business
  • Globe and Mail

Sharp Therapeutics Corp. Announces Results from Annual Meeting of Shareholders

Pittsburgh, Pennsylvania and Toronto, Ontario--(Newsfile Corp. - July 21, 2025) - Sharp Therapeutics Corp. (TSXV: SHRX) (" Sharp" or the " Company"), a pre-clinical biotechnology company developing small molecule therapies to treat genetic diseases, is pleased to announce the voting results from its annual general meeting of shareholders held on July 18, 2024 (the " Meeting"). All nominees set forth in the Company's management information circular dated June 10, 2025 (the " Circular") were elected as directors of the Company at the Meeting. Detailed results of the votes are set out below: The Circular also sought approval to re-appoint MNP LLP as auditors of the Company and to authorize the board of directors of the Company to fix the auditors' remuneration. The results of the shareholder votes for this item is set out below: Motion Number of Shares For Percentage of Votes For Appointment of Auditors 10,923,102 100 % About Sharp Therapeutics Corp. First-Choice Therapies for Genetic Diseases Sharp Therapeutics is a pre-clinical stage company developing first-choice small-molecule therapeutics for genetic diseases. The Company's discovery platform combines novel high throughput screening technologies, with compound libraries computational optimized based on the physics and biology of cellular trafficking defects and allosteric activation of proteins. The platform produces small molecule compounds that restore activity in mutated proteins giving the potential to treat genetic disorders with conventional pill-based medicines. For additional information on Sharp, please visit: To view the source version of this press release, please visit

Three-person IVF might prevent rare genetic diseases
Three-person IVF might prevent rare genetic diseases

CNN

time5 days ago

  • Entertainment
  • CNN

Three-person IVF might prevent rare genetic diseases

Three-person IVF might prevent rare genetic diseases British scientists successfully used a pioneering IVF technique combining DNA from three people to prevent mothers from passing on rare mitochondrial diseases. CNN's Jacqueline Howard explains how this method works. 01:36 - Source: CNN Vertical Trending Now 16 videos Three-person IVF might prevent rare genetic diseases British scientists successfully used a pioneering IVF technique combining DNA from three people to prevent mothers from passing on rare mitochondrial diseases. CNN's Jacqueline Howard explains how this method works. 01:36 - Source: CNN Lightning bolt strikes near delivery man Video shows a lightning strike nearly hitting a delivery man in Wayne, New Jersey, as storms took place across the Mid-Atlantic. 00:36 - Source: CNN Hikers confront man allegedly setting a tree on fire in LA Video shows a tense moment where hikers confronted a man for allegedly starting a fire near Runyon Canyon Park in Los Angeles on Sunday and prevented him from leaving the scene. Andrew Ocalliham was arrested and charged with one count of arson of forest land, court records show. 01:23 - Source: CNN Walt Disney comes to life on stage Seven years in the making, Walt Disney himself comes to life in a new, groundbreaking attraction at Disneyland. As an animatronic, the founder moves and speaks to the audience, all with a special twinkle in his eye. 01:39 - Source: CNN Prince Harry recreates his mother's historic landmine walk Following in his mother's footsteps, Prince Harry visited Angola's minefields just as Princess Diana did 28 years ago. The Duke of Sussex was in Angola with The Halo Trust as part of the group's efforts to clear landmines. 00:39 - Source: CNN Joaquin Phoenix apologizes for awkward Letterman appearance On Tuesday's episode of 'The Late Show With Stephen Colbert,' actor Joaquin Phoenix talked about his awkward interview with David Letterman in 2009, in which he appeared in-character as himself from his mockumentary, 'I'm Still Here.' 01:08 - Source: CNN 'Love Island USA' star Amaya on standing up for herself "Love Island USA" season 7 winner Amaya Espinal, or "Amaya Papaya", joined Alex Cooper's "Call Her Daddy" podcast after returning from Fiji to discuss her rise in popularity for being a "sensitive gangster" and her relationship with her fellow islanders. 01:25 - Source: CNN The Obamas address divorce rumors on Michelle's podcast Former President Barack Obama joined his wife, former first lady Michelle Obama, on her latest podcast episode with her brother Craig Robinson to address divorce rumors. In recent months, speculation about their marriage has run rampant after several public appearances where Michelle Obama did not join her husband, including at President Donald Trump's inauguration in January. 01:52 - Source: CNN Massive fire destroys Tomorrowland's main stage Tomorrowland's main stage went up in flames just days ahead of the festival's opening in Boom, Belgium. 00:38 - Source: CNN Why Turkish gulets are the way to sail the Aegean Traditionally used as fishing vessels, the flat-bottomed, wooden hulled gulets have become the ultimate coastal leisure craft. Offering a perfect blend of traditional charm and modern comfort, they are ideal for exploring the stunning coastline and hidden coves of the Aegean, making them a firm favorite for leisurely 'blue cruises.' 01:29 - Source: CNN Robot soccer kicks off China's humanoid sports boom Less Messi, more messy – regardless, China is investing heavily in robot sports as a way of testing how much one can achieve. 01:30 - Source: CNN Unreleased Beyoncé music stolen from choreographer's rental car in Atlanta Two laptops and hard drives containing watermarked and unreleased music by Beyoncé were stolen from her choreographer's rental car in Atlanta, according to police. 00:55 - Source: CNN Pandemonium in Japan's 'Panda Town' Pandas, and those who adore them, have been central to the culture and economy in Shirahama, Japan for years. But the four pandas at the town's local zoo really belong to China, and China wants them back, leaving town residents in emotional turmoil. 01:18 - Source: CNN Canadian kindness breaks the internet A viral ad campaign from the Eastern Townships Tourism Association has a message for American travelers hoping to come to Canada. 01:16 - Source: CNN Tijuana sets record for largest margarita Tijuana, Mexico, sets a new Guinness World Record for the largest margarita at a massive 34,419 liters. This record-breaking event was part of Tijuana's 136th-anniversary celebrations. 01:02 - Source: CNN

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