Global Healthcare Weekly

In our global healthcare weekly, our focus turns to finding key stock catalysts for biotech companies expected in November and December 2024.Autolus Therapeutics plc (NASDAQ: AUTL) a London-based biotech company with a US$1.19 billion market cap, focuses on developing engineered T-cell therapies for hematological cancers. Its lead product candidate, Obe-cel (AUTO1), is designed for B-cell Acute Lymphoblastic Leukemia (B-ALL). AUTO1 has rObe-cel is an autologous CAR T-cell therapy that targets CD19, aiming to deliver high specificity with reduced treatment-related toxicity. Data presented at EHA and additional data expected at ASCO in 2024 have shown promising response rates and durability in patients. This upcoming PDUFA decision iTrevi Therapeutics, Inc. (NASDAQ: TRVI) a company with a market cap of US$222 million, focuses on developing therapies for serious neurologically mediated conditions. Haduvio, its lead product, is being evaluated in a Phase 2b trial for treating chronic cough in idiopathic pulmonary fibrosis (IPF), The Phase 2b CORAL study evaluates Haduvio’s efficacy as a potential anti-tussive agent, specifically for chronic cough associated with IPF. Following promising Phase 2a findings, this larger study is expected to yield interim data in late 2024, with topline data projected during the first half 2025Puma Biotechnology, Inc. (NASDAQ: PBYI) with a market cap of approximately US$149 million, is advancing its portfolio in oncology, primarily focusing on small-cell lung cancer (SCLC). The firm’s lead drug candidate, Alisertib, is now in a Phase 2 trial targeting SCLC, where it has demonstrated diseThe ongoing Phase 2 ALISCA-Lung1 trial explores the efficacy of Alisertib at a 30mg dose for SCLC. Previously presented data at ASCO showed an overall response rate of 9.5% and a disease control rate of 81%. Additional interim data, expected in Q4 2024, will further clarify Alisertib’s potential impCardiff Oncology Inc. (NASDAQ: CRDF) valued at US$135.7 million, is advancing therapies for difficult-to-treat cancers. Its lead candidate, CRDF-004, targets metastatic colorectal cancer (mCRC) and is currently in a Phase 2 trial. Cardiff’s cash reserves of US$48.3 million supports continued trial pCRDF-004 combines Onvansertib with standard-of-care therapies to enhance therapeutic response in mCRC. Early data from Phase 1b showed favorable safety and efficacy, making this combination encouraging in a high-need area. Upcoming data in H2 2024 will be critical to validate its impact on mCRC, wheQuince Therapeutics, Inc. (NASDAQ: QNCX) is a small biotech company with a market cap of US$47.2 million, primarily developing EryDex for Ataxia-Telangiectasia (A-T), a rare neurodegenerative disease. The firm recently lifted an IND hold and initiated dosing for its Phase 3 NEAT trial in June 2024, EryDex is designed to modulate immune responses and reduce neuroinflammation, targeting the specific complications of A-T. The Phase 3 trial will assess the efficacy and safety of EryDex over an extended period, positioning it as a potential disease-modifying therapy. The Q4 2025 data readout would