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Chemomab-Scipher merger creates Scipher Medicine; RA Phase 2 readout catalyst

Jul 8, 2026, 7:37 AM EDT1 sourcesAI-analyzed

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Immediate dilution risk for CMMB holders and ticker/dilution unwind may pressure CMMB; however, the deal creates a larger, diversified platform with potential upside if nebokitug delivers in RA and CVR milestones materialize, creating a possible longer-term upside.

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Chemomab and Scipher announced a definitive merger to form Scipher Medicine, trading as SCIP on Nasdaq. The deal includes a $30 million private placement and cash runway through H2 2028, with a Phase 2 RA readout for nebokitug expected in H1 2028—a potential inflection point. The combined platform leverages PrismRA and AI Network Medicine to de-risk RA development.

Chemomab and Scipher merge to form SCIP, trading on Nasdaq.
Nebokitug RA Phase 2 readout expected H1 2028; AI-driven enrollment.
Private placement ~$30M funds operations through H2 2028; CVRs issued.
Pre-merger ownership: Chemomab ~32%; Scipher ~68%.

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