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Leading Neuroscientists, Technologists, Regulators, and Venture Capitalists Convening in West Virginia MORGANTOWN, W.Va., Aug. 9, 2024 /PRNewswire/ -- West Virginia University (WVU) Medicine will host an international gathering of scientists, engineers, researchers, physicians, and industry leaders at the Brain-Machine Interface (BMI) Summit this coming weekend. Organized by Dr. Peter Konrad of WVU Medicine and Dr. Jose "Pepe" Contreras-Vidal of the University of Houston, the event is a key programming component of the National Science Foundation's (NSF) Industry-University Cooperative Research Centers (IUCRC). The conference aims to advance the accessibility and sustainability of BMI technologies for patients with neurological conditions by underscoring the need for increased collaboration across industry, government, and university systems. The BMI Summit will feature presentations and panel discussions with prominent figures from the FDA, NIH, NSF, and VA, alongside industry leaders from companies including Blackrock Neurotech, Precision Neuroscience, and Synchron. Three pioneering patients – Ian Burkhardt, Nathan Copeland, and Jen French – who have been at the forefront of BMI device trials, demonstrating the transformative potential of these technologies will be sharing their crucial patient perspective for those dealing with disabling conditions like paralysis, stroke, speech loss, vision loss, pain, and brain injury. "For 20 years, we've seen incredible advancements in BMI technology, but the journey from laboratory to bedside has too often been slow and fragmented," said Dr. Konrad. "This summit is about changing that trajectory and delving beyond established science and technology to focus on transforming innovative research into real-world applications." Ben Rapoport, Co-Founder and Chief Science Officer at Precision Neuroscience, emphasized, "The innovations happening in neurotechnology today are not just incremental—they're potentially transformative. This gathering is about harnessing those innovations and turning them into scalable, clinically viable solutions. It's a crucial step in making the science of today the standard of care tomorrow." Prior to the weekend's agenda, the initial two days (August 8-9) are dedicated to a closed, invite-only session for members of the NSF research consortium, composed of five universities: University of Houston, Arizona State University, West Virginia University, University of Maryland Baltimore County, and Georgia Tech. "We're not here to discuss what's possible; we're here to determine how we can make it happen," continued Dr. Konrad. Following the conference, a comprehensive white paper will be produced outlining actionable steps for advancing BMI technologies from experimental phases to widespread clinical use. "This summit covers critical topics that ensure the future of neurotechnology," said Rob Franklin, Senior VP of Brain-Computer Interface at Blackrock Neurotech. "The collaborative efforts of leading researchers, industry experts, and regulatory bodies are essential to safely and effectively push the boundaries of what's possible and bring innovative solutions to those who need them most. By working together, we can accelerate the development and deployment of BMI technologies, ultimately improving the quality of life for countless individuals and their families." Event Details: Date: August 10-11, 2024 Location: Marriott, Morgantown, WV Website: Registration: Required, with applicable fees About the West Virginia University Rockefeller Neuroscience Institute The WVU Rockefeller Neuroscience Institute (RNI) is a comprehensive multidisciplinary patient care, education, and research institute providing neurological and mental healthcare for 275,000 patients annually. The 250 physicians and scientists of the RNI improve lives by pioneering advances in neuroscience, brain health, and therapeutics. The RNI team uses the latest technologies with academic, government, and industry partners to make tangible progress to combat public health challenges ranging from addiction to Alzheimer's disease. For more information about the WVU Rockefeller Neuroscience Institute, visit WVUMedicine.org/RNI. Media Contact: Kate Salo, 215-806-9332 or [email protected] SOURCE WVU Medicine

Revolution Medicines to hold webcast today at 4:30 p.m. Eastern TimeREDWOOD CITY, Calif., Aug. 07, 2024 (GLOBE NEWSWIRE) -- Revolution Medicines, Inc. (Nasdaq: RVMD), a clinical-stage oncology company developing targeted therapies for patients with RAS-addicted cancers, today announced its financial results for the quarter ended June 30, 2024, and provided an update on corporate progress. The company continues making progress on its 2024 development priorities: Advancing its RAS(ON) multi-selective inhibitor RMC-6236 into monotherapy pivotal trials. Pancreatic cancer: The company recently provided updated data on the clinical safety, tolerability and antitumor activity in patients with pancreatic ductal adenocarcinoma (PDAC) from its ongoing RMC-6236 monotherapy study. Strong preliminary progression-free survival (PFS) and overall survival (OS) PDAC data support the company’s plans to initiate a pivotal, randomized, controlled Phase 3 monotherapy study in the second-line (2L) treatment of patients with metastatic PDAC this year; work is underway toward this goal.Lung cancer: Data from the RMC-6236 monotherapy study in patients with non-small cell lung cancer (NSCLC) continue to mature. The company remains on track to initiate a pivotal study in previously-treated patients with RAS-mutated NSCLC this year. Expanding the reach of RMC-6236 monotherapy and/or combinations into earlier lines of therapy. Based on compelling preliminary monotherapy data in 2L PDAC, the company plans to evaluate RMC-6236 in earlier lines of treatment for pancreatic cancer including the first-line, locally advanced, and resectable settings. In addition to monotherapy, the company is currently evaluating RMC-6236 in combination with chemotherapy, which is the current standard of care for patients with PDAC.Qualifying its RAS(ON) mutant-selective inhibitors, RMC-6291 (G12C-selective inhibitor) and RMC-9805 (G12D-selective inhibitor), for late-stage development. With the goal of moving RMC-6291 into early lines of therapy in NSCLC, the company is currently evaluating the RAS(ON) inhibitor doublet of RMC-6291 with RMC-6236 as well as RMC-6291 with pembrolizumab. This doublet approach was recently highlighted in the Cancer Discovery publication that demonstrated robust antitumor activity by a RAS(ON) multi-selective inhibitor in combination with a RAS(ON) G12C-selective inhibitor in preclinical models of refractory KRAS G12X NSCLC. The company continues to enroll patients with solid tumors harboring KRAS G12D mutations in the RMC-9805 monotherapy study. In support of its continuing pipeline momentum and commercial ambitions, the company appointed Frank Clyburn to its board of directors; Mr. Clyburn is a distinguished executive who led Merck’s global Keytruda® franchise from its inception and helped establish Merck as a global leader in oncology. The company also expanded its senior management group with key new hires in medical affairs, corporate affairs, drug safety and program leadership. “Confidence in our RAS(ON) inhibitor platform and assets continues to grow and has been bolstered particularly by the strength of the interim safety, PFS and OS data shown in July for patients with pancreatic cancer in the RMC-6236 monotherapy study. Based on current benchmarks for first- and second-line treatment of metastatic PDAC, we believe RMC-6236 has the potential to become an important new therapeutic option to address large unmet medical needs for patients with this threatening disease,” said Mark A. Goldsmith, M.D., Ph.D., chief executive officer and chairman of Revolution Medicines. “The appointment of Frank Clyburn to our board of directors and several strategic additions to our executive team support our deep focus on enabling the next stage of growth and maturation for Revolution Medicines. We have made substantial progress in planning for the initiation of our first pivotal, Phase 3 study for RMC-6236 in pancreatic cancer, and are working actively to prepare to advance RMC-6236 into earlier lines of therapy.” Clinical Development Highlights Plans to Advance RMC-6236 Monotherapy into Pivotal TrialsPancreatic cancer: On July 15, 2024, the company reported updated data on the clinical safety, tolerability and antitumor activity from its ongoing monotherapy study evaluating RMC-6236 in patients with previously treated metastatic PDAC across dose cohorts ranging from 160 mg daily to 300 mg daily as of a May 11, 2024 data cutoff date. Key findings included: A total of 127 patients treated were evaluated for safety and tolerability. Approximately 22 percent of these patients experienced a Grade 3 or higher treatment-related adverse event (TRAE), and 96 percent of these patients experienced a TRAE of any grade.The most common TRAEs observed were rash and gastrointestinal-related toxicities. Reported TRAEs led to dose modifications (dose interruption and/or reduction) in 28 percent of these patients and there were no discontinuations due to TRAEs. The company also reported preliminary PFS and OS data in 2L treatment of patients with metastatic PDAC. The median PFS for patients with KRAS G12X mutations (n=42) was 8.1 months (95% confidence interval (CI); 5.9 months – not-estimable (NE)) and for patients with any RAS mutation (G12X, G13X and Q61X) (n=56) was 7.6 months (95% CI; 5.3 months – NE).For patients with KRAS G12X mutations and those with any RAS mutation, the observed OS was not estimable (95% CI for both groups; 8.5 months, NE). Based on initial feedback from the U.S. Food and Drug Administration, including supportive discussions on high-level trial design including a 300 mg daily dose, the company expects to initiate its Phase 3 registrational trial in the 2L treatment of patients with metastatic PDAC, called RASolute 302, this year. Lung cancer: The company expects to share updated NSCLC data from its ongoing RMC-6236 monotherapy study in the fourth quarter of 2024 and to launch a registrational study to evaluate RMC-6236 in previously-treated patients with advanced NSCLC in the fourth quarter of 2024. Evaluating RMC-6236 in Earlier Lines of Therapy PDAC. Evaluation is ongoing for RMC-6236 in combination with standard of care chemotherapy in first-line PDAC.NSCLC. Evaluation is ongoing for RMC-6236 in combination with pembrolizumab, with or without chemotherapy, in patients with advanced RAS-mutated NSCLC. The company expects to disclose initial clinical pharmacokinetic (PK), safety, tolerability and antitumor activity data for the combination of RMC-6236 with pembrolizumab in the fourth quarter of 2024. Qualifying RMC-6291 for Late-Stage Development Combination Development. Evaluation of RMC-6291 with RMC-6236 and RMC-6291 with pembrolizumab, with or without chemotherapy, is ongoing. The company expects to disclose initial clinical PK, safety, tolerability and antitumor activity data for the combination of RMC-6291 with RMC-6236 in the fourth quarter of 2024 and for the combination RMC-6291 with pembrolizumab in the first half of 2025. Qualifying RMC-9805 for Late-Stage Development Monotherapy Development. The company expects to disclose initial clinical PK, safety, tolerability and antitumor activity data for RMC-9805 in the fourth quarter of 2024. RAS Innovation EngineBeyond the first wave of clinical-stage RAS(ON) inhibitors, additional clinical development opportunities include the RAS(ON) mutant-selective inhibitors RMC-5127 (G12V), RMC-0708 (Q61H) and RMC-8839 (G13C) and the RAS companion inhibitors RMC-4630 (SHP2) and RMC-5552 (mTORC1/4EBP1). Corporate and Financial Highlights Update to Revolution Medicines’ Board of DirectorsIn addition, the company has appointed Frank Clyburn to its board of directors as a Class II director, with a term expiring at the company’s 2025 annual meeting of stockholders. Mr. Clyburn brings significant and relevant experience to Revolution Medicines as it embarks on late-stage clinical development and commercial planning for its RAS(ON) inhibitor programs. Most recently, Mr. Clyburn served as the chief executive officer and as a board director of International Flavors & Fragrances (IFF). Notably, Mr. Clyburn previously served as executive vice president and president of human health for Merck. During his tenure, he built Merck’s leading oncology business, directing the successful global launch and commercialization of Keytruda® to create the dominant immuno-oncology franchise. Earlier in his career, Mr. Clyburn served as vice president of the oncology and internal medicine business units at Sanofi Aventis and held several leadership roles within the company. Mr. Clyburn received his M.B.A. from Arizona State University and his B.A. from Franklin & Marshall College. Addition of New LeadersThe company has made several strategic leadership hires across research and development, corporate affairs and program management, including: Mary Pinder-Schenck, M.D., senior vice president, head of medical affairsRyan Asay, senior vice president, corporate affairsMason Shih, M.D., senior vice president, head of drug safetyJing Yi, Ph.D., senior vice president, head of program leadership Second Quarter Results Cash Position: Cash, cash equivalents and marketable securities were $1.59 billion as of June 30, 2024.Revenue: Total revenue was zero for the quarter ended June 30, 2024, compared to $3.8 million for the quarter ended June 30, 2023. The decrease in revenue was due to the termination of the company’s collaboration agreement with Sanofi in 2023. R&D Expenses: Research and development expenses were $134.9 million for the quarter ended June 30, 2024, compared to $98.0 million for the quarter ended June 30, 2023. The increase in expense was primarily due to increases in clinical trial expenses for RMC-6236, RMC-6291 and RMC-9805, preclinical portfolio expenses, personnel-related expenses related to additional headcount and stock-based compensation expense. G&A Expenses: General and administrative expenses were $21.7 million for the quarter ended June 30, 2024, compared to $14.6 million for the quarter ended June 30, 2023. The increase was primarily due to increases in personnel-related expenses related to additional headcount, commercial preparation activities and stock-based compensation expense. Net Loss: Net loss was $133.2 million for the quarter ended June 30, 2024, compared to net loss of $98.3 million for the quarter ended June 30, 2023. Financial GuidanceRevolution Medicines is reiterating the updated projected full year 2024 GAAP net loss guidance that it shared in July 2024 of between $560 million and $600 million, which includes estimated non-cash stock-based compensation expense of between $70 million and $80 million. Based on the company’s current operating plan, the company projects current cash, cash equivalents and marketable securities can fund planned operations into 2027. WebcastRevolution Medicines will host a webcast this afternoon, August 7, 2024, at 4:30 p.m. Eastern Time (1:30 p.m. Pacific Time). To listen to the live webcast, or access the archived webcast, please visit: https://ir.revmed.com/events-and-presentations. Following the live webcast, a replay will be available on the company’s website for at least 14 days. About Revolution Medicines, Inc.Revolution Medicines is a clinical-stage oncology company developing novel targeted therapies for RAS-addicted cancers. The company’s R&D pipeline comprises RAS(ON) inhibitors designed to suppress diverse oncogenic variants of RAS proteins, and RAS companion inhibitors for use in combination treatment strategies. The company’s RAS(ON) inhibitors RMC-6236, a RAS(ON) multi-selective inhibitor, RMC-6291, a RAS(ON) G12C-selective inhibitor, and RMC-9805, a RAS(ON) G12D-selective inhibitor, are currently in clinical development. Additional RAS(ON) mutant-selective inhibitors in the company’s development pipeline include RMC-5127 (G12V), RMC-0708 (Q61H) and RMC-8839 (G13C), in addition to RAS companion inhibitors RMC-4630 and RMC-5552. Forward-Looking Statements This press release contains forward-looking statements within the meaning of the U.S. Private Securities Litigation Reform Act of 1995. Any statements in this press release that are not historical facts may be considered "forward-looking statements," including without limitation statements regarding the company’s financial projections and expectations related to the company’s capital resources; the company’s development plans and timelines and its ability to advance its portfolio and R&D pipeline; progression of clinical studies and findings from these studies, including the safety, tolerability, potential efficacy and durability of the company’s candidates being studied; the company’s expectations regarding timing of data disclosures and clinical study initiation; the company’s plans, priority and timing to expand the reach of its RAS(ON) inhibitors into earlier lines of therapy; the potential advantages and effectiveness of the company’s clinical and preclinical candidates, including its RAS(ON) inhibitors; initial feedback from the FDA regarding further development of RMC-6236; the company’s plans for regulatory engagement and initiation of pivotal and registrational clinical trials for RMC-6236, including data to support the initiation of these trials; and the company’s commercial plans. Forward-looking statements are typically, but not always, identified by the use of words such as "may," "will," "would," "believe," "intend," "plan," "anticipate," "estimate," "expect," and other similar terminology indicating future results. Such forward-looking statements are subject to substantial risks and uncertainties that could cause the company’s development programs, future results, performance or achievements to differ materially from those anticipated in the forward-looking statements. Such risks and uncertainties include without limitation risks and uncertainties inherent in the drug development process, including the company’s programs’ current stage of development, the process of designing and conducting preclinical and clinical trials, risks that the results of prior clinical trials may not be predictive of future clinical trials, clinical efficacy, or other future results, the regulatory approval processes, the timing of regulatory filings, the challenges associated with manufacturing drug products, the company’s ability to successfully establish, protect and defend its intellectual property, other matters that could affect the sufficiency of the company’s capital resources to fund operations, reliance on third parties for manufacturing and development efforts, changes in the competitive landscape, and the effects on the company’s business of the global events, such as international conflicts or global pandemics. For a further description of the risks and uncertainties that could cause actual results to differ from those anticipated in these forward-looking statements, as well as risks relating to the business of Revolution Medicines in general, see Revolution Medicines’ Quarterly Report on Form 10-Q filed with the Securities and Exchange Commission (the “SEC”) on August 7, 2024, and its future periodic reports to be filed with the SEC. Except as required by law, Revolution Medicines undertakes no obligation to update any forward-looking statements to reflect new information, events or circumstances, or to reflect the occurrence of unanticipated events. REVOLUTION MEDICINES, INC.CONDENSED CONSOLIDATED STATEMENTS OF OPERATIONS(in thousands, except share and per share data)(unaudited) Three Months EndedJune 30, Six Months EndedJune 30, 2024 2023 2024 2023 Revenue: Collaboration revenue $— $3,824 $— $10,838 Total revenue — 3,824 — 10,838 Operating expenses: Research and development 134,932 97,981 252,953 166,928 General and administrative 21,711 14,640 44,549 27,864 Total operating expenses 156,643 112,621 297,502 194,792 Loss from operations (156,643) (108,797) (297,502) (183,954) Other income (expense), net: Interest income 21,487 10,499 45,247 17,558 Other income (expense), net 16 — (2,793) — Change in fair value of warrant liability and contingent earn-out shares 1,907 — 5,812 — Total other income, net 23,410 10,499 48,266 17,558 Loss before income taxes (133,233) (98,298) (249,236) (166,396) Net loss $(133,233) $(98,298) $(249,236) $(166,396) Net loss per share attributable to common stockholders, basic and diluted $(0.81) $(0.92) $(1.51) $(1.65) Weighted-average common shares used to compute net loss per share, basic and diluted 165,141,936 106,884,185 164,935,542 100,891,375 REVOLUTION MEDICINES, INC.SELECTED CONDENSED CONSOLIDATED BALANCE SHEETS(in thousands, unaudited) June 30,2024 December 31,2023 Cash, cash equivalents and marketable securities $1,590,715 $1,852,955 Working capital (1) 1,519,398 1,735,430 Total assets 1,808,437 2,061,705 Total liabilities 189,589 235,511 Total stockholders' equity 1,618,848 1,826,194 (1) Working capital is defined as current assets less current liabilities.

HSINCHU, July 31, 2024 /PRNewswire/ -- JelloX Biotech Inc. ('JelloX') is pleased to announce that it has entered into a collaboration through a know-how agreement with Mayo Clinic to further develop and validate their 3D digital imaging and AI analysis technology. JelloX previously participated in the fifth cohort of the Mayo Clinic and Arizona State University Alliance for Health Care MedTech Accelerator, a flagship program providing early-stage medical device and healthcare technology companies with curriculum to accelerate their go-to-market plans. JelloX has developed a 3D pathology imaging technology with artificial intelligence (AI) for spatial analysis to support precision cancer diagnosis. Cancer diagnosis using traditional 2D imaging methods can miss spatial relationships of critical tumor biomarkers and suffer from interpretive variability. JelloX's 3D imaging technology captures enhanced spatial context, providing a 3D view of tissue architecture that hopes to improve diagnostic accuracy and consistency and provide pathologists a more comprehensive diagnosis for cancer patients. Furthermore, the same biopsy tissue can then be analyzed by genomic sequencing and proteomics to provide patients with the full spectrum of precision medicine. JelloX's CEO and founder, Dr. Yen-Yin Lin added, "Working with Mayo Clinic through this know-how collaboration and MedTech Accelerator has been an incredible journey for us. We are excited to bring our 3D pathology technology to research and clinical practice. Our goal is to provide researchers and clinicians with more precise diagnostic tools and to support pharmaceutical companies in their quest to develop new drugs to match patients with the right treatment at the right time." The collaboration is an example of how innovation and collaboration can collectively advance opportunities to improve healthcare outcomes for patients. As the field of pathology continues to evolve, the integration of digital solutions like JelloX's 3D pathology could contribute to the future of medical diagnostics and treatment. Mayo Clinic has a financial interest in the technology referenced in this press release. Mayo Clinic will use any revenue it receives to support its not-for-profit mission in patient care, education and research. About JelloX JelloX, is at the forefront of innovation in the pathology space. Its patented 3D digital pathology tissue imaging with AI-empowered analysis translates into a precision diagnosis solution. The aim is to create the world's first 3D digital pathology solution in support of precision cancer diagnosis, optimize patient treatment outcome, and match the right patients with the right drugs at the right time. For more information, visit [JelloX Website]. CONTACT: JelloX Biotech Inc. Tel: +886-3-6583058 Fax: +886-3-5620853 Email: [email protected] SOURCE JelloX Biotech Inc.