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Tivic Health rebrands as Valion Bio; ticker to VBIO; targets BARDA SNS procurement for Entolimod
Valion Bio, Inc.
- Corporate name changes to Valion Bio, Inc.; Nasdaq ticker to change from TIVC to VBIO effective April 28, 2026.
- Lead asset Entolimod (TLR5 agonist) for Acute Radiation Syndrome has FDA Fast Track, Orphan Drug, and Animal Rule designations.
- Engaged with BARDA, DTRA, NIAID for Strategic National Stockpile procurement; potential nine-figure non-dilutive revenue event.
- Parallel oncology indication: chemotherapy-induced neutropenia; targeting Phase IIb readiness; market over $22B.
- Velocity Bioworks CDMO subsidiary (acquired ~$16.3M) completed 200-fold scale-up; offers independent third-party revenue stream.