Bexion Pharmaceuticals Finalist for Cancer Support Community’s Inspiration in Cancer Research Award

COVINGTON, KY. November 8, 2016 – Bexion Pharmaceuticals was honored as a finalists for the “2016 Inspiration in Cancer Research Award” at the Cancer Support Community’s (CSC) annual Evening of Hope Gala, held on October 29, 2016.

“The Bexion team is honored to be a finalist for the CSC annual Inspiration Award,” stated Dr. Ray Takigiku, co-founder and CEO of Bexion.  “This award is given to research oncologists, cancer researchers and more rarely, to organizations like ours who provide inspiration to, and make a meaningful impact in the cancer community. As we continue to progress with our clinical trials using our innovative drug candidate, BXQ-350, we hope to complement the CSC’s mission of providing support for people with cancer and their families.”

About BXQ-350

In pre-clinical animal studies, Bexion’s first-in-class biologic, BXQ-350 has been shown to induce tumor cell death in a variety of cancers. BXQ-350 is a unique formulation of a synthetically produced, human lysosomal protein. BXQ-350 is a proprietary nanovesicle formulation comprised of Saposin C (sphingolipid activator protein, or SapC) and the phospholipid dioleoylphosphatidylserine (DOPS).

About Bexion Pharmaceuticals

Bexion Pharmaceuticals is a privately-held biotech company focused on the development and commercialization of innovative cures for cancer. Bexion’s first-in-class biologic, BXQ-350, has demonstrated selective tumor targeting with the potential for clinical efficacy in a broad range of cancers. In 2013, the National Cancer Institute awarded Bexion a prestigious “Bridge Award” of $3M to support testing of BXQ-350 in the clinic. In February 2015, the FDA granted Bexion Orphan Drug status for Saposin C, the active ingredient in its proprietary drug BXQ-350, for the potential treatment of glioblastoma multiforme (GBM). In June 2015, Bexion won a Tibbett’s Award by the Small Business Administration for exemplifying the very best in innovation. In July 2016 the FDA cleared Bexion to initiate Phase I Clinical Trials.

About the Cancer Support Community

Cancer Support Community is a not-for-profit organization that provides social and emotional support for people with cancer and their families. Services are research-based, professionally-led, and free of charge, and include support groups, healthy lifestyle classes, educational programs, social activities, community resource referrals and treatment decision support.

For more information, visit bexionpharma.dev.neptuneweb.com or contact Margaret van Gilse at [email protected].

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