On-demand video webcast now available here BOSTON and LONDON, Feb. 19, 2025 (GLOBE NEWSWIRE) -- Akari Therapeutics, Plc (Nasdaq: AKTX), a biotechnology company developing next-generation precision bi-functional antibody drug conjugates (ADC) for the treatment of cancer, today announced it participated in the Virtual Investor “Top 5 for ‘25” On-Demand Conference. As part of the event, Dr. Samir Patel, President and Chief Executive Officer of Akari Therapeutics, presented the top five reasons of why he believes the investment community and industry colleagues should pay attention to Akari in 2025.
Samir R. Patel, M.D., appointed as Chief Executive Officer Abizer Gaslightwala appointed to Board of Directors BOSTON and LONDON, Dec. 18, 2024 (GLOBE NEWSWIRE) -- Akari Therapeutics, Plc (Nasdaq: AKTX) today announced the appointment of Samir R.
BOSTON and LONDON, Dec. 16, 2024 (GLOBE NEWSWIRE) -- Akari Therapeutics, Plc (Nasdaq: AKTX) today announced the appointment of Torsten Hombeck, Ph.D. as Chief Financial Officer, effective December 16, 2024. Dr. Hombeck is a seasoned executive with over 20 years of experience in the biotechnology industry, finance, capital markets and M&A transactions, as well as clinical and commercial product development and regulatory filings in the U.S. and Europe.
- Secures $3.2m in PIPE Financing - - $50m Term Sheet Obtained for Available Financing under Equity Line of Credit -
BOSTON and LONDON, Nov. 08, 2024 (GLOBE NEWSWIRE) -- Akari Therapeutics, Plc (Nasdaq: AKTX), an innovative biotechnology company developing advanced therapies for autoimmune and inflammatory diseases, announces shareholder approval in connection with the merger of Akari Therapeutics, Plc (the Company) and Peak Bio, Inc. At a General Meeting held in relation to the merger at 9:00 a.m. Eastern Time on Thursday, November 7, 2024 at the Company's offices in London, shareholders approved the Company's issuance of shares in connection with the proposed merger, with approximately 99% of shares present at the General Meeting, in person or by proxy, voted in support.
Samir R. Patel, M.D. Appointed Interim CEO; Interim CEO Employment Contract Demonstrates Alignment with Shareholders
Pre-IND meeting with FDA completed with positive feedback on clinical and nonclinical development plans for PAS-nomacopan in treatment of geographic atrophy Pre-IND meeting with FDA completed with positive feedback on clinical and nonclinical development plans for PAS-nomacopan in treatment of geographic atrophy
Agreed to merge with Peak Bio in a definitive agreement, anticipated to be finalized in the third quarter of 2024.
Akari Therapeutics, Plc will be presenting new pre-clinical data on investigational long-acting PAS-nomacopan, including its effect on electroretinography (ERG) testing in a blue light model, at the upcoming ARVO 2024 Annual Meeting in Seattle. Chief Scientific Officer Miles Nunn will provide an overview of the data in a poster presentation on Sunday, May 5 from 1:00 to 2:45 pm PT.
NEW YORK and BOSTON, Dec. 14, 2023 (GLOBE NEWSWIRE) -- Akari Therapeutics, Plc (Nasdaq: AKTX), a late-stage biotechnology company developing advanced therapies for autoimmune and inflammatory diseases, today announced that President and CEO Rachelle Jacques will present a company overview for in-person and virtual attendees at Biotech Showcase taking place in San Francisco, CA January 8-10, 2024, adjacent to the J.P. Morgan Healthcare Conference 2024. Akari management will attend one-on-one meetings during the conferences.