REDWOOD CITY, Calif., May 02, 2025 (GLOBE NEWSWIRE) -- Adverum Biotechnologies, Inc. (Nasdaq: ADVM) today announced that the Compensation Committee of Adverum’s Board of Directors granted inducement awards consisting of non-qualified stock options to purchase 32,620 shares of common stock and restricted stock units (RSUs) for 16,310 shares of common stock to seven new employees under Adverum’s 2017 Inducement Plan. These awards were approved as an inducement material to the new employees entering into emplo ...

Core Insights - Pacira BioSciences is set to present findings from its Phase 1 study of PCRX-201, a gene therapy for knee osteoarthritis, at the ASGCT Annual Meeting on May 15, focusing on the impact of neutralizing antibodies on therapy efficacy and safety [1][2] - The company has reported promising Phase 1 results showing sustained improvements in knee pain and function over two years, leading to regulatory designations from the FDA and EMA [4][5] Company Overview - Pacira BioSciences specializes in innovative, non-opioid pain therapies, with three commercial-stage products: EXPAREL, ZILRETTA, and iovera, alongside the development of PCRX-201 [6] - PCRX-201 utilizes a proprietary high-capacity adenovirus vector platform and targets chronic inflammatory processes in knee osteoarthritis, a condition affecting over 14 million individuals in the U.S. [3][4] Upcoming Events - The presentation titled "Understanding the Clinical Immunogenicity of Locally Injected HCAd Vector Provides Insight into Optimizing Dosing Strategy" will be delivered by Dr. MiJeong Kim on May 15 [2] - A symposium on "High-Capacity Adenoviral Vectors: Advancing Gene Therapy Beyond AAV to Deliver Cost-Effective Therapies for Common Diseases" is scheduled for May 16 [3]

Abeona Therapeutics Inc.'s ABEO stock traded higher on Wednesday.The Food and Drug Administration (FDA) on Tuesday approved Abeona’s Zevaskyn (prademagene zamikeracel) gene-modified cellular sheets, also known as pz-cel, as the first and only autologous cell-based gene therapy for wounds in adult and pediatric patients with recessive dystrophic epidermolysis bullosa (RDEB).Zevaskyn is the only FDA-approved product to treat RDEB wounds with a single application.Zevaskyn consists of a patient's skin cells (ke ...

Company Overview - REGENXBIO Inc. is a biotechnology company focused on gene therapy with a mission to improve lives through its curative potential [3] - The company has been a pioneer in AAV gene therapy since its founding in 2009 [3] - REGENXBIO is advancing a late-stage pipeline of one-time treatments for rare and retinal diseases, including RGX-202 for Duchenne, RGX-121 for MPS II, and RGX-111 for MPS I, in partnership with Nippon Shinyaku [3] - The company is also collaborating with AbbVie on surabgene lomparvovec (ABBV-RGX-314) for wet AMD and diabetic retinopathy [3] - Thousands of patients have been treated with REGENXBIO's AAV platform, including those receiving Novartis' ZOLGENSMA® [3] Upcoming Events - REGENXBIO will host a conference call on May 12, 2025, at 4:30 p.m. ET to discuss its financial results for Q1 2025 and recent operational highlights [1] - Listeners can register for the webcast and analysts can participate in the Q&A session through provided links [2] - A replay of the webcast will be available on the company's investor website approximately two hours after the call [2]

BOTHELL, Wash., April 30, 2025 /PRNewswire/ -- BioLife Solutions, Inc. (NASDAQ: BLFS), a leading developer and supplier of bioproduction products and services for the cell and gene therapy ("CGT") market, today announced the Company's first quarter 2025 financial results will be released after market close on Thursday, May 8, 2025. The Company will host a conference call and live webcast at 4:30pm ET (1:30pm PT) that day. Management will provide an overview of the Company's financial results and give a gene ...

Both REQORSA Alone and in Combination with LUMAKRAS® Demonstrated Robust Anti-Tumor Effects in Ras Inhibitor Resistant Non-Small Cell Lung CancerAUSTIN, Texas, April 30, 2025 /PRNewswire/ -- Genprex, Inc. ("Genprex" or the "Company") (NASDAQ: GNPX), a clinical-stage gene therapy company focused on developing life-changing therapies for patients with cancer and diabetes, today announced that its research collaborators presented positive preclinical data for Reqorsa® Gene Therapy (quaratusugene ozeplasmid), f ...

Core Insights - Ocugen, Inc. is set to present its innovative modifier gene therapy platform at two major conferences, highlighting its ongoing clinical trials for retinal diseases [1][2] - The company aims to file three Biologics License Applications (BLAs)/Marketing Authorization Applications (MAAs) within the next three years, addressing significant unmet medical needs [2] Conference Participation - Ocugen will participate in the ARVO 2025 Annual Meeting and Retina World Congress, showcasing its research and engaging with the retina community [1][2] - The company will present on its clinical trials for OCU400, OCU410ST, and OCU410, focusing on retinitis pigmentosa, Stargardt disease, and geographic atrophy respectively [1][5][6] Clinical Trials - OCU400 is currently in a Phase 3 clinical trial (LiMeliGhT) for retinitis pigmentosa, while OCU410ST is in a Phase 2/3 pivotal confirmatory trial for Stargardt disease [1][5] - OCU410 is undergoing a Phase 2 clinical trial (ArMaDa) for geographic atrophy secondary to dry age-related macular degeneration [1][6] Company Vision - Ocugen is committed to developing therapies for inherited retinal diseases and aims to provide access to these treatments globally [8][9] - The company emphasizes its gene-agnostic approach, which has the potential to treat multiple retinal diseases with a single product [2][9]

Novel Gene Therapy Program Offers a Promising Opportunity for Curative Therapy in DiabetesAUSTIN, Texas, April 29, 2025 /PRNewswire/ -- Genprex, Inc. ("Genprex" or the "Company") (NASDAQ: GNPX), a clinical-stage gene therapy company focused on developing life-changing therapies for patients with cancer and diabetes, today announced that its research collaborators have been selected to present at the upcoming American Society of Gene and Cell Therapy's (ASGCT) 28th Annual Meeting being held May 13-17, 2025 i ...

Dublin, April 29, 2025 (GLOBE NEWSWIRE) -- The "Cone Rod Dystrophy Market: Analysis By Type, By Treatment Type, By End User, By Region Size and Trends - Forecast up to 2030" has been added to ResearchAndMarkets.com's offering. Cone rod dystrophy represents a group of genetic eye disorders impacting the retina's cone and rod cells. The market for treating this condition is witnessing substantial growth, projected to rise from a value of US$131.29 million in 2024 to US$177.59 million by 2030. This growth is ...

About Insmed Insmed Incorporated is a people-first global biopharmaceutical company striving to deliver first- and best-in- class therapies to transform the lives of patients facing serious diseases. The Company is advancing a diverse portfolio of approved and mid- to late-stage investigational medicines as well as cutting-edge drug discovery focused on serving patient communities where the need is greatest. Insmed's most advanced programs are in pulmonary and inflammatory conditions, including a therapy ap ...