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JPM 2022 Day 1: DXCM, NVS, BAYRY, MDT, TDOC, VRTX; Sanofi Partners with BrightInsight; Viking Initiates GLP-1/GIP Dual Agonist Ph1 Trial

On the first day of JPM 2022, FENIX has provided coverage of presentations by major CVRM companies including Dexcom, Novartis, Bayer, Medtronic, Teladoc, Vertex, Pfizer, Merck, and JNJ. Additionally, two separate cardiometabolic-related news items have been observed: Sanofi announced a partnership with BrightInsight for a digital companion app (potentially for diabetes); and Viking Therapeutics announced the initiation of a Ph1 trial evaluating its novel GLP-1+GIP dual agonist (VK2735). Below, FENIX provides a topline summary of key takeaways followed by more in-depth coverage.

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Senseonics Announces FDA Review for 180-day CGM Nearing Completion; Alnylam and Novartis Announce Collaboration for Liver Failure

Two cardiometabolic-related news items have recently been observed: Senseonics announced updates to its business, including an anticipated PMA supplement approval for its Eversense 180-day CGM “in the coming weeks”; and Alnylam and Novartis announced an exclusive three-year research collaboration to develop an siRNA-based targeted therapy for end-stage liver diseases. Below, FENIX provides highlights and insights for the respective new items.

About The Author

Matthew Maryniak

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President of Fenix Group International

Matthew has been a thought leader in the high-growth therapeutic areas of diabetes and cardiovascular medicine since 2006, making regular attendance at large and small CV/met scientific meetings and an architect of novel methods for assessing market opportunities. He has over a decade of experience in leading CV/met consulting engagements, is a published author in PM360 and Diabetes Technology & Therapeutics, and has been quoted in The Pink Sheet on anti-thrombotics.

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Abbott Announces New Category of Biowearables at CES 2022

During Abbott’s Keynote at CES 2022, Abbott announced plans to develop a new category of consumer Biowearables called “Lingo” designed to help people “understand their body’s unique language” (view Keynote Speech here starting at 1:22:22). These new sensors will separately monitor glucose, ketones, lactate, and alcohol biomarkers to allow patients to make better decisions about general health, nutrition, and athletic performance (view image below). Abbott did not disclose details on the launch timing; however, the company may provide additional context during its upcoming JPM Healthcare Conference presentation on Tuesday, January 11, 2022 at 9:00 AM ET. Below, FENIX provides insights on Abbott’s Lingo platform, including thoughts on how Dexcom’s G7 may be a catalyst for it to also expand into the wellness category.

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Matthew Maryniak

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President of Fenix Group International

Matthew has been a thought leader in the high-growth therapeutic areas of diabetes and cardiovascular medicine since 2006, making regular attendance at large and small CV/met scientific meetings and an architect of novel methods for assessing market opportunities. He has over a decade of experience in leading CV/met consulting engagements, is a published author in PM360 and Diabetes Technology & Therapeutics, and has been quoted in The Pink Sheet on anti-thrombotics.

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Holiday Hangover: Novo Completes Dicerna Acquisition; FDA Approves Novartis’s Leqvio; Lexicon Submits NDA for Sotagliflozin; CMS Medicare Coverage Expansion Includes Non-adjunctive CGMs; Viatris Beats Sanofi’s Insulin-Pen Patent Invalidation Appeal; Beta Bionics iLet Bionic Pancreas Pivotal Trials Update

During the holiday break, a series of cardiometabolic-related news items were observed from Novo Nordisk, Novartis, Lexicon, Medtronic, Viatris, and Beta Bionics. Below, FENIX provides highlights and insights for the respective news items.

About The Author

Matthew Maryniak

|
President of Fenix Group International

Matthew has been a thought leader in the high-growth therapeutic areas of diabetes and cardiovascular medicine since 2006, making regular attendance at large and small CV/met scientific meetings and an architect of novel methods for assessing market opportunities. He has over a decade of experience in leading CV/met consulting engagements, is a published author in PM360 and Diabetes Technology & Therapeutics, and has been quoted in The Pink Sheet on anti-thrombotics.

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Medtronic Diabetes Receives FDA Warning; Bigfoot Hires New Senior Leaders; Omada’s mHealth Programs Gain Preferred Status on Evernorth Digital Health Formulary

Three cardiometabolic-related news items have been observed: Medtronic announced it has received a warning letter from FDA on December 9, 2021 for its Diabetes Business headquarters in Northridge, CA; Bigfoot announced the appointment of three new senior leaders; and Omada Health announced that its cardiometabolic digital chronic care programs will be included on the Evernorth Digital Health Formulary. Below, FENIX provides highlights and insights for the respective new items.

About The Author

Matthew Maryniak

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President of Fenix Group International

Matthew has been a thought leader in the high-growth therapeutic areas of diabetes and cardiovascular medicine since 2006, making regular attendance at large and small CV/met scientific meetings and an architect of novel methods for assessing market opportunities. He has over a decade of experience in leading CV/met consulting engagements, is a published author in PM360 and Diabetes Technology & Therapeutics, and has been quoted in The Pink Sheet on anti-thrombotics.

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Lilly Hosts 2021 Investment Community Meeting

Lilly hosted its 2021 Investment Community Meeting (view presentation replay; view diabetes/obesity slides). During the event, Lilly highlighted a new strategy to expand its focus beyond diabetes to include obesity-related diseases (e.g. CV, liver, and kidney) by leveraging tirzepatide’s best-in-class profile. As part of the update, Lilly also provided an overview of the Ph3 QW insulin program as well as an overview of its early CVRM pipeline assets. Below, FENIX provides highlights and insights from the call.

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Matthew Maryniak

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President of Fenix Group International

Matthew has been a thought leader in the high-growth therapeutic areas of diabetes and cardiovascular medicine since 2006, making regular attendance at large and small CV/met scientific meetings and an architect of novel methods for assessing market opportunities. He has over a decade of experience in leading CV/met consulting engagements, is a published author in PM360 and Diabetes Technology & Therapeutics, and has been quoted in The Pink Sheet on anti-thrombotics.

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Sigilon Announces Strategic Reprioritization; Jaguar Gene Therapy Includes T1DM in Initial Pipeline Program

Two cardiometabolic-related news items have been observed: Sigilon Therapeutics announced plans for a strategic reprioritization to focus on its MPS-1 and beta cell therapy for T1DM, including a 38% workforce reduction; and Jaguar Gene Therapy announced target genes for its initial pipeline programs in T1DM, autism, and T1 Galactosemia. Below, FENIX provides highlights and insights for the respective new items.

About The Author

Matthew Maryniak

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President of Fenix Group International

Matthew has been a thought leader in the high-growth therapeutic areas of diabetes and cardiovascular medicine since 2006, making regular attendance at large and small CV/met scientific meetings and an architect of novel methods for assessing market opportunities. He has over a decade of experience in leading CV/met consulting engagements, is a published author in PM360 and Diabetes Technology & Therapeutics, and has been quoted in The Pink Sheet on anti-thrombotics.

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December 13-16 CHMP Agenda; Novo Invests Further in Kalundborg Manufacturing Facilities; CytoDyn Reports Additional Data from Ph2 Leronlimab NASH Trial; Adocia Files Patent for Oral Delivery Technology of Peptides

A series of cardiometabolic-related news items have been observed: the CHMP agenda for this month’s meeting (December 13-16) has been released, and Bayer’s finerenone is up for an opinion; Novo Nordisk announced an investment of DKK 17B (~$2.6B USD) into expanding its manufacturing facilities in Kalundborg, Denmark; CytoDyn announced additional preliminary results to date from the 20 patients who have completed the Ph2 open-label trial evaluating the impact of leronlimab on liver fibrosis associated with NASH; and Adocia announced it has filed a patent for an oral delivery technology. Below, FENIX provides highlights and insights for the respective new items. 

About The Author

Matthew Maryniak

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President of Fenix Group International

Matthew has been a thought leader in the high-growth therapeutic areas of diabetes and cardiovascular medicine since 2006, making regular attendance at large and small CV/met scientific meetings and an architect of novel methods for assessing market opportunities. He has over a decade of experience in leading CV/met consulting engagements, is a published author in PM360 and Diabetes Technology & Therapeutics, and has been quoted in The Pink Sheet on anti-thrombotics.

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Lilly Partners with Regor Therapeutics for Metabolic Drug Discovery

Lilly announced it has entered into a multi-year research agreement with Regor Therapeutics Group for the discovery, development, and commercialization of novel therapies for metabolic disorders. For context, Regor Therapeutics Group (view website) is a Chinese-based pharma company using Computer Accelerated Rational Discovery (CARD) to develop new medicines. Interestingly, the press release states, “Regor’s technology will also allow Lilly to further accelerate innovation and deliver breakthrough therapies in obesity and diabetes,” suggesting the partnership is broader than obesity and diabetes. Below, FENIX provides thoughts and insights on the Regor partnership.

About The Author

Matthew Maryniak

|
President of Fenix Group International

Matthew has been a thought leader in the high-growth therapeutic areas of diabetes and cardiovascular medicine since 2006, making regular attendance at large and small CV/met scientific meetings and an architect of novel methods for assessing market opportunities. He has over a decade of experience in leading CV/met consulting engagements, is a published author in PM360 and Diabetes Technology & Therapeutics, and has been quoted in The Pink Sheet on anti-thrombotics.

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Ionis Hosts 2022 Investor Day; Intercept Withdraws OCA MAA in NASH

A series of cardiometabolic-related news items have been observed: Ionis hosted its 2022 Investor Day (view slides), and Intercept announced it has withdrawn the obeticholic acid (OCA) Marketing Authorization Application for the treatment of fibrosis due to NASH. Below, FENIX provides highlights and insights from the respective news items.

About The Author

Matthew Maryniak

|
President of Fenix Group International

Matthew has been a thought leader in the high-growth therapeutic areas of diabetes and cardiovascular medicine since 2006, making regular attendance at large and small CV/met scientific meetings and an architect of novel methods for assessing market opportunities. He has over a decade of experience in leading CV/met consulting engagements, is a published author in PM360 and Diabetes Technology & Therapeutics, and has been quoted in The Pink Sheet on anti-thrombotics.

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