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Merck Initiates Ph2a Efinopegdutide Trial in MASH; Lexicon Publishes Cost-Effectiveness Analysis of Inpefa; Novo, Tandem, and Altimmune to Present at ADA 2024

Three cardiometabolic-related news items have been observed: Merck initiated a new Ph2a trial of efinopegdutide in MASH (view CT.gov record); Lexicon Pharmaceuticals published a cost-effective analysis of Inpefa in diabetes and HF (view press release); Novo Nordisk (view press release), Tandem Diabetes Care (view press release), and Altimmune (view press release) announced data presentations at ADA 2024. Below, FENIX provides highlights and insights for the respective news items.

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Matthew Maryniak

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President of Fenix Group International

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JPMorgan Raises $500M Venture Fund for New Obesity Therapies

JP Morgan reported its asset-management arm raised a $500M+ venture fund to invest in new weight-loss therapies (view article). According to the article, the fund (270 Life Sciences Private Capital Fund I) closed earlier this month and will have a focused approach on obesity. For context, in November 2023, JP Morgan analysts projected the global GLP-1RA market to reach over $100B by 2030, with GLP-1RA users in the US reaching 30M by the end of the decade (view report). Additionally, JP Morgan stated it has already made five investments, including a $100M Series A round for Enlaza Therapeutics in April 2024. Below, FENIX provides brief insight into JP Morgan’s venture fund.

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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New Pfizer Obesity Partnership; FDA Lifts Vivani GLP-1RA Implant Clinical Hold; Novo Partners with Biosplice; Sagimet Denifanstat MASH Investor Call

A series of cardiometabolic-related news items have been observed from Pfizer, Vivani Medical, Novo Nordisk/Biosplice Therapeutics, and Sagimet Biosciences. 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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Verily Launches CVRM Virtual Care Program; Sanders Questions Novo Drug Pricing; Farxiga Receives Pediatric Approval in US

Three cardiometabolic-related news items have been observed: Verily launched a new AI-powered CVRM virtual care program (view press release); Bernie Sanders is moving to subpoena Novo Nordisk surrounding Wegovy and Ozempic prices (view article); and FDA approved the Farxiga pediatric T2DM indication (view press release). Below, FENIX provides highlights and insights into 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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Syntis Bio Launches with Oral Anti-Obesity Therapy; Akero Initiates Ph3 SYNCHRONY Outcomes Trial in MASH; Merck Initiates H2H Ph3 Oral PCSK9i Trial; Nanexa Doses First Patient in New QM Liraglutide Study

A series of cardiometabolic-related news items have been observed from Syntis Bio, Akero Therapeutics, Merck, and Nanexa AB. 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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FDA Clears Abbott’s Lingo and Libre Rio CGMs; Lilly Publishes SYNERGY-NASH Results; Teladoc Appoints New CEO

Three cardiometabolic-related news have been observed: Abbott announced FDA cleared its Lingo and new “Libre Rio” CGM systems for OTC (view press release); Lilly announced detailed results from the Ph2 SYNERGY-NASH trial were presented at EASL 2024 (June 5-8; Milan, IT) and published in the NEJM (view press release); and Teladoc appointed Charles Divita, III, as its CEO effective immediately (view press release). Below, FENIX provides highlights and insights for the respective news items, including thoughts on how Lingo and Libre Rio will compete with Dexcom’s Stelo.

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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BI Presents MASH Data at EASL 2024; Scholar Rock Initiates Ph2 Apitegromab Trial in Obesity; Biomea’s BMF-219 Placed on Clinical Hold

Three cardiometabolic-related news items have been observed: Boehringer Ingelheim announced full results from its Ph2 survodutide MASH trial were presented at the EASL 2024 conference (view press release); Scholar Rock’s Ph2 apitegromab obesity trial has been posted to CT.gov (view CT.gov record); and Biomea Fusion’s BMF-219 trials have been placed on clinical hold due to an increase in liver enzymes observed in the Ph1/2 trial (view press release). Below, FENIX provides highlights and insights into 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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Madrigal and Sagimet Present MASH Data at EASL 2024

Two cardiometabolic-related news items have been observed: Madrigal Pharmaceuticals announced new Rezdiffra MASH data at the EASL 2024 conference (view press release); and Sagimet Biosciences presented Ph2b FASCINATE-2 denifanstat data at the EASL 2024 conference (view press release). Below, FENIX provides highlights and insights into 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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NICE to Recommend Tirzepatide for Obesity; Lilly and Altimmune MASH Data at EASL 2024; Lilly Initiates Ph1 Orforglipron Capsule vs. Tablet Bridging Study; Dexcom G7 Direct to Apple Watch Now Available

A series of cardiometabolic-related news items have been observed from UK’s NICE, Lilly, Altimmune, and Dexcom. 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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CinRx Raises $73M to Fund its Startups, Including Obesity; Dexcom ONE Reimbursement for T2DM Patients in France; Viking Positive Ph2b Histology MASH Data; Lilly Initiates Ph3 SURMOUNT-ADOLESCENTS-2 Trial

A series of cardiometabolic-related news items have been observed from CinRx Pharma, Dexcom, Viking Therapeutics, and Lilly. 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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