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Core Viewpoint - Applied Therapeutics, Inc. has announced key executive appointments, promoting Evan Bailey to Chief Medical Officer and Dottie Caplan to Executive Vice President of Patient Advocacy and Government Affairs, effective June 15, 2025 [1][5]. Group 1: Executive Appointments - Evan Bailey, MD, has been promoted to Chief Medical Officer, succeeding Riccardo Perfetti, MD, PhD, who served since 2018 [5]. - Dottie Caplan has been promoted to Executive Vice President, Patient Advocacy and Government Affairs, expanding her role to include government affairs [5][6]. Group 2: Leadership Contributions - Dr. Bailey has been with Applied Therapeutics for four years and has played a critical role in advancing the company's development programs, particularly in clinical development execution [2][3]. - Ms. Caplan has been instrumental in integrating patient voices into clinical development strategies and will continue to lead advocacy efforts in her new role [2][4]. Group 3: Focus on Rare Diseases - The company is dedicated to developing treatments for rare diseases, with its lead drug candidate, govorestat, targeting conditions such as Classic Galactosemia and CMT-SORD [7]. - Dr. Bailey expressed commitment to advancing the portfolio of supporting data for govorestat to address high unmet medical needs in rare disease patients [2][3].

SAN DIEGO, June 12, 2025 /PRNewswire/ -- Robbins Geller Rudman & Dowd LLP announces that purchasers or acquirers of Rocket Pharmaceuticals, Inc. (NASDAQ: RCKT) securities between February 27, 2025 and May 26, 2025, inclusive (the "Class Period"), have until August 11, 2025 to seek appointment as lead plaintiff of the Rocket Pharmaceuticals class action lawsuit. Captioned Ho v. Rocket Pharmaceuticals, Inc., No. 25-cv-10049 (D.N.J.), the Rocket Pharmaceuticals class action lawsuit charges Rocket Pharmaceutica ...

Crispr Technology & Applications - Crispr 基因编辑技术能够对患者的 DNA 进行精确编辑，从而识别新的治疗靶点并纠正某些疾病，扩大可治疗疾病的范围 [2] - Crispr 技术与 AI 结合，加速识别靶点和疗法，从而加快新疗法上市的速度 [3] - 癌症，尤其是无法以其他方式治疗的儿童疾病和罕见癌症，可能是 Crispr 技术首先产生影响的领域 [5] Regulatory Landscape - FDA 对新的治疗方法和技术平台持支持态度，并倾向于快速批准 [5] - 美国卫生与公众服务部 (HHS) 部长承诺支持细胞和基因治疗领域，这对行业来说是一个巨大的推动力 [7] - 众议院拨款委员会也表达了对细胞和基因治疗领域的支持，释放了积极信号 [7] Manufacturing & Supply Chain - 该公司主要在美国本土进行生产，对进口尤其是来自中国的依赖程度不高 [9] - 公司在马萨诸塞州进行生产，并在匹兹堡进行扩张 [9] - 匹兹堡的团队致力于支持当地学校的 STEM (科学、技术、工程和数学) 项目 [9]

Scholar Rock Holding (SRRK) FY 2025 Conference June 11, 2025 09:20 AM ET Speaker0 Joining us, I'm Salveen Richter, biotechnology analyst at Goldman Sachs, and it's a pleasure to have, with us David Halal, the CEO of ScholarRock. So, David, to to start here, you recently took over as the CEO of ScholarRock after after serving as the Chairman of the Board of Directors since 2017, and you were previously the CEO of Alexion. Can you discuss your decision to step into this role, and your vision for the company, ...

Financial Data and Key Metrics Changes - The company is executing a Fit for Growth program aimed at optimizing its cost structure, with a target of achieving $800 million in net cost savings by the end of the year [44] - The company has successfully executed activities necessary to yield $1 billion in growth and $800 million in net savings [44] Business Line Data and Key Metrics Changes - The company has shifted its focus from primarily neuroscience to include immunology and nephrology, with significant investments in four ongoing product launches [4][9] - The company has nine programs in phase three or phase three ready, indicating a robust pipeline for future growth [7] Market Data and Key Metrics Changes - The U.S. launch of Skyclaris is in a steady growth phase, while initial launches in Europe are progressing similarly [48] - The company has received approval in Brazil for Skyclaris, which is expected to be an important market [49] Company Strategy and Development Direction - The company is focused on redeploying capital from its MS business to support new growth opportunities in nephrology and immunology [5] - The company is actively pursuing business development opportunities, including the acquisition of Hai Bio, to enhance its pipeline [7][8] Management's Comments on Operating Environment and Future Outlook - Management expressed optimism about the foundational position of the company for future capital deployment and growth opportunities [6] - The company is monitoring potential changes in drug pricing policies and tariffs, which could impact negotiations in the EU [14][15] Other Important Information - The company is excited about the potential of its pipeline assets, particularly in rare diseases and kidney diseases, as highlighted in an upcoming investor presentation [40][41] - The company is leveraging AI technology to identify patients for its therapies, indicating a focus on innovative approaches in patient engagement [49] Q&A Session Summary Question: How is the firm balanced now in terms of various disease areas? - The company is leveraging existing expertise in rare diseases while expanding into nephrology and immunology through strategic acquisitions [10] Question: What is the comfort level among PCP providers with the use of blood-based biomarker tests for Alzheimer's? - PCP providers are already using blood-based biomarkers alongside PET scans, indicating a growing acceptance of these tests [26] Question: What are the expectations for the upcoming readouts from the company's trials? - The company anticipates steady progression in growth and is optimistic about the potential for inflection points with new diagnostic tests and treatment methods [27]

WASHINGTON, June 10, 2025 /PRNewswire/ -- Vanda Pharmaceuticals Inc. (Vanda) (Nasdaq: VNDA) today announced the first dose in the first-in-human clinical trial to evaluate the safety and tolerability of VCA-894A, an antisense oligonucleotide (ASO) therapeutic, for a patient with a rare variant in the IGHMBP2 gene causing Charcot-Marie-Tooth disease Type 2S (CMT2S). VCA-894A is being developed for a patient who was first diagnosed at the age of 5 with a rare subtype of CMT disease known as CMT2S.1 CMT2S is a ...

FDA Orphan Products Grants are awarded based on rigorous scientific and technical review by rare disease and regulatory experts Up to $2.6 million in non-dilutive funding anticipated over the grant period Top-line data from SELVA expected in the first quarter of 2026 WAYNE, Pa., June 09, 2025 (GLOBE NEWSWIRE) -- Palvella Therapeutics, Inc. (Nasdaq: PVLA), a clinical-stage biopharmaceutical company developing and commercializing novel therapies for serious, rare genetic skin diseases with no U.S. Food and Dr ...

Disc Medicine (IRON) 2025 Conference June 05, 2025 10:30 AM ET Speaker0 Excellent. All right. Good morning, everyone. Welcome to twenty twenty five Jefferies Global Healthcare Conference. My name is Roger Song, one of the seniors covers MEKAP at Jefferies. It's my pleasure to have the next fireside chat with DISCMADISON and Theo Zhang. Welcome, Zhang. Speaker1 Yeah, great to be here. Speaker0 Awesome. All right. I think, you know, we had an interview with McCurry yesterday at our conference, and then pretty ...

Summary of BioCryst Pharmaceuticals (BCRX) Conference Call Company Overview - **Company**: BioCryst Pharmaceuticals (BCRX) - **Focus**: Rare diseases, specifically targeting hereditary angioedema (HAE) with its lead drug Orlodayo, which is in its fifth year of launch [4][6] Financial Performance - **Profitability**: Expected to be profitable in 2025, with a strong financial position and debt reduction already achieved this year [5][68] - **Revenue Guidance**: Increased revenue guidance for 2025 to $580 million - $600 million from a previous estimate of $535 million - $550 million, driven by strong demand and patient access to paid therapy [6][7] Product Pipeline Orlodayo - **Market Performance**: Strong demand from both patients and physicians, particularly in the Medicare and commercial populations [7] - **Pediatric Opportunity**: FDA accepted the supplemental NDA for pediatric use with a PDUFA date set for September 12, 2025 [8][9] Netherton Syndrome (Drug: 17725) - **Mechanism of Action**: KLK5 inhibitor targeting a genetic disorder with a clear mechanism involving faulty gene function leading to uncontrolled KLK5 activity [12][13] - **Clinical Trials**: Initial evaluations in healthy volunteers have been positive, allowing progression to patient trials [20][21] - **Study Design**: Phase one study designed to assess drug penetration and skin healing, with a focus on skin outcomes and patient-reported outcomes [31][36] - **Market Opportunity**: Estimated 1,600 Netherton patients in the U.S., with potential growth as targeted therapy becomes available [49][50] Diabetic Macular Edema (DME) - **Drug: Vorlestat**: Lower solubility drug being developed for a suprachoroidal delivery approach, aiming for sustained exposure at the retina [58][60] - **Preclinical Data**: Positive results in animal models showing significant reduction in retinal vascular leakage, supporting the mechanism for DME treatment [63][64] - **Phase One Study**: Small study focusing on safety and retinal thickness changes over time, with a bar for success being measurable changes in retinal thickness [65][66] Financial Strategy - **Debt Management**: Paid down $75 million in Pharmakon debt, with a remaining debt of $249 million and a cash position of approximately $240 million [68] - **Future Investments**: Plans to continue paying down debt while investing in the pipeline and potential business development opportunities [68] Key Takeaways - BioCryst is positioned for growth with a strong financial outlook and promising drug pipeline focused on rare diseases - The company is actively pursuing regulatory approvals for pediatric indications and expanding its clinical trials for Netherton Syndrome and DME - Financial health is robust, allowing for continued investment in research and development while managing debt effectively [5][68]