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Bayer Gets CHMP Nod for Eylea 8 mg in the EU for 2 Major Eye Diseases
ZACKS· 2025-05-23 15:06
Bayer (BAYRY) announced that the Committee for Medicinal Products for Human Use (CHMP) of the European Medicines Agency (EMA) has adopted a positive opinion recommending the label extension for Eylea 8 mg (aflibercept) in the EU.This extension will enable longer treatment intervals, up to six months, for two major retinal conditions, neovascular (wet) age-related macular degeneration (nAMD) and diabetic macular edema (DME), pending approval by the European Commission.A decision is anticipated in the coming ...
Kalaris to Participate at Stifel Ophthalmology Forum
Globenewswire· 2025-05-23 15:03
Company Overview - Kalaris Therapeutics, Inc. is a clinical-stage biopharmaceutical company focused on developing and commercializing treatments for prevalent retinal diseases [3] - The company is currently developing TH103, a novel anti-VEGF investigational therapy designed to improve VEGF inhibition and retention in the retina [3] Product Development - TH103 is a fully humanized, recombinant fusion protein that acts as a decoy receptor against VEGF [3] - The therapy is currently undergoing a Phase 1 clinical trial for the treatment of neovascular Age-related Macular Degeneration (nAMD) [3] - Kalaris plans to expand the development of TH103 to treat additional retinal diseases, including Diabetic Macular Edema (DME) and Retinal Vein Occlusion (RVO) [3] Upcoming Events - Kalaris management will participate in a Fireside Chat at the Stifel 2025 Virtual Ophthalmology Forum on May 27, 2025 [1][4] - The event will feature speakers Andrew Oxtoby, CEO, and Matthew Feinsod, CMO [4] - A replay of the event will be available on Kalaris Therapeutics' Investor Relations webpage following the event [2]