PRISM MarketView Features Exclusive Q&A with Coya Therapeutics CEO Arun Swaminathan on Targeting Neurodegenerative Diseases Through Treg Therapies

Core Insights - Coya Therapeutics is positioned for a transformative year in 2025 with FDA clearance of its first IND and the initiation of a pivotal ALS trial [3][6] - The company is focused on developing Treg-modulating therapies to address ALS and other neurodegenerative diseases [4][6] Company Overview - Coya Therapeutics, Inc. is a clinical-stage biotechnology company headquartered in Houston, TX, specializing in treatments that target systemic inflammation and neuroinflammation through regulatory T cells (Tregs) [4][6] - The company’s pipeline includes Treg-enhancing biologics, Treg-derived exosomes, and autologous Treg cell therapy [5][6] Recent Developments - The FDA accepted the IND application for COYA 302 in ALS, allowing the start of a Phase 2 clinical trial [6] - Strategic partnerships, notably with Dr. Reddy's Laboratories, provide financial support and expertise in manufacturing and commercialization [6] Future Plans - Coya plans to expand its pipeline beyond ALS, with an IND filing for frontotemporal dementia expected in late 2025 [6] - Key upcoming milestones include the initiation of the ALS trial, data readouts for frontotemporal dementia, and new preclinical results across multiple programs [6]