Bexion Pharmaceuticals Honoree at American Cancer Society Annual Ball

COVINGTON, KY. November 16, 2016 – Bexion Pharmaceuticals was awarded the “Medical Professional Award” at the American Cancer Society’s Annual Striders’ Ball held on November 5, 2016. This is the first time the honor has been bestowed on a company versus an individual medical professional.

“We are greatly honored to have been nominated, and to receive this recognition from the American Cancer Society (ACS),” stated Dr. Ray Takigiku, co-founder and CEO of Bexion.  “This award has historically been given to physicians or nurses who are making significant contributions in the lives of those facing cancer. Our mission at Bexion is to save lives-transforming cancer therapies.”

Candyse Jeffries, D.M.D. and chairman of the Striders’ Ball announced, “We are so thrilled to be able to honor such an innovative and exciting company.  Typically, we honor physicians that have made great strides in cancer treatment but we are so impressed with Bexion, Dr. Ray Takigiku and everything this company is doing to fight cancer that we decided to expand our award for this company”.

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 American Cancer Society

The American Cancer Society is a global grassroots force of 2 million volunteers saving lives in every community. As the largest voluntary health organization, the Society’s efforts have contributed to a 23 percent decline in cancer death rates in the U.S. since 1991, and a 50 percent drop in smoking rates. We’re finding cures as the nation’s largest private, not-for-profit investor in cancer research, ensuring people facing cancer have the help they need and continuing the fight for access to quality health care, lifesaving screenings and more. For more information, to get help, or to join the fight, call us anytime, day or night, at (800) 227-2345 or visit cancer.org.

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

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