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HCW Biologics and WY Biotech Announce Closing of First Round of Financing For Newly Formed Joint Venture Trimmune
HCW Biologics receiving cash fee and co-founder shares in Trimmunevalued at $7.0 million Trimmune will hold exclusive worldwide license for rights to high potential preclinical molecule created with HCW Biologics’ TRBC drug development platform Initiation of Phase 1 clinical study expected in the first half of 2027 HCW Biologics retains royalty-free option to reclaim the rights to the Americas territory MIRAMAR, Fla., Feb. 13, 2026 (GLOBE NEWSWIRE) -- HCW Biologics Inc. (“HCW Biologics”) (NASDAQ
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