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The family matched the gift of $2.4 million to bridge the gap between biology, psychiatry and medicine

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Brandon Nelson was an excellent student at Santa Monica High School. (Courtesy of the Nelson Family)

No, Brandon Nelson didn’t have to die. Brandon Nelson was an excellent student at Santa Monica High School. (Courtesy of the Nelson Family) In itself, that fact might drive those who love Nelson to the edge of sanity. But as the 26-year-old’s death left a terrible hole in California’s mental health care system — especially … Read more

Pinnacle Medicines, a pioneer in oral peptide therapeutics, announced an additional $89 million in Series B funding to advance its pipeline into clinical trials.

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Pinnacle Medicines, a pioneer in oral peptide therapeutics, announced an additional $89 million in Series B funding to advance its pipeline into clinical trials.

The financing was co-led by LAV and Foresite Capital with participation from existing investors including Quan Capital, Hankang Capital, RA Capital Management, Logos Capital and OrbiMed. The company has raised $134 million to date after incubation by OrbiMed and other healthcare specialist investors. Achievements will support the advancement of the oral peptide pipeline through clinical … Read more