WALTHAM, Mass., Nov. 25, 2025 (GLOBE NEWSWIRE) -- Upstream Bio, Inc. (Nasdaq: UPB), a clinical-stage company developing treatments for inflammatory diseases, with an initial focus on severe respiratory disorders, today announced that Rand Sutherland, MD, Chief Executive Officer of Upstream Bio, will be participating in the following upcoming investor conferences in December: Piper Sandler 37th Annual Healthcare Conference, New York, NYTuesday, December 2, 2025, Fireside Chat – 4:30 p.m. ET8th Annual Evercor ...

Core Insights - MoonLake Immunotherapeutics reported its financial results for Q3 2025, highlighting significant cash reserves and ongoing clinical trials for its investigational therapy sonelokimab [1][2]. Financial Performance - As of September 30, 2025, the company had cash, cash equivalents, and short-term marketable debt securities totaling $380.5 million, which is expected to fund operations into the second half of 2027 [2]. - Research and development expenses for Q3 2025 were $60.6 million, an increase from $49.8 million in the previous quarter, attributed to higher costs associated with clinical trials and consulting [2]. - General and administrative expenses remained stable at $10.8 million compared to $10.9 million in the previous quarter [2]. Clinical Trials and Data - New data from the Phase 2 LEDA trial indicated that sonelokimab (SLK) provided a 64% mean percent change in the Palmoplantar Psoriasis Area and Severity Index (PPPASI) at week 16, with 39% of patients achieving a ≥75% reduction [3]. - Interim analyses from the VELA-1 and VELA-2 Phase 3 trials in adult patients with Hidradenitis Suppurativa (HS) showed continuous clinical improvement beyond the primary endpoint at week 16 [4]. - The VELA-TEEN trial, focusing on adolescent HS patients, reported that 46% of participants achieved a HiSCR75 response at week 16 [5]. Regulatory and Future Milestones - A Type B meeting with the FDA is scheduled for December 15, 2025, to discuss the clinical evidence package for SLK in HS to support a Biologics License Application (BLA) [4][6]. - Upcoming milestones include the primary endpoint readout of the Phase 2 S-OLARIS trial in axial spondyloarthritis (axSpA) in Q1 2026 and the initiation of a Phase 3 trial in palmoplantar pustulosis (PPP) in Q3 2026 [6][8]. Market Context - Hidradenitis Suppurativa affects an estimated 2% of the population, with a projected market opportunity reaching $15 billion by 2035 due to the significant unmet need for effective treatments [24]. - The company is focused on inflammatory diseases with high unmet needs, including HS, psoriatic arthritis, and axial spondyloarthritis, which affect millions globally [10][14].

Core Insights - Upstream Bio, Inc. is a clinical-stage biotechnology company focused on developing treatments for inflammatory diseases, particularly severe respiratory disorders [2] - The company is advancing its lead candidate, verekitug, which targets the receptor for thymic stromal lymphopoietin (TSLP), into Phase 2 trials for chronic rhinosinusitis with nasal polyps, severe asthma, and chronic obstructive pulmonary disease [2] Upcoming Events - Rand Sutherland, CEO of Upstream Bio, will participate in several investor conferences in November 2025, including the Truist Securities BioPharma Symposium on November 6, Stifel 2025 Healthcare Conference on November 11, and TD Cowen Immunology and Inflammation Summit on November 12 [1][3] - Live webcasts of the presentations will be available on Upstream Bio's website, with replays posted afterward [1]

Company Overview - Veru Inc. is a late clinical stage biopharmaceutical company focused on developing innovative medicines for cardiometabolic and inflammatory diseases [2] - The company's drug development program includes two late-stage novel small molecules: enobosarm and sabizabulin [2] Enobosarm Obesity Program - Enobosarm is being developed as a next-generation drug to enhance fat loss while preserving lean mass, particularly in older patients receiving semaglutide for chronic weight management [3][4] - The Phase 2b QUALITY clinical study showed positive topline and safety results, with participants losing an average of 11.88 lbs during the active weight loss period [4] - After discontinuation of semaglutide, the placebo group regained 43% of lost body weight, while the enobosarm 3mg and 6mg groups regained only 1.41% (2.73 lbs) and 2.87% (5.29 lbs) respectively, demonstrating a significant reduction in weight regain [4][5] - Enobosarm monotherapy preserved more than 100% of lean mass compared to the placebo group, which experienced a loss of lean mass [5][6] Sabizabulin Atherosclerosis Inflammation Program - Sabizabulin is being explored for the treatment of inflammation in atherosclerotic cardiovascular disease, addressing a significant unmet medical need [8][9] - The drug has shown broad anti-inflammatory activity in previous clinical studies, with a safety database consisting of 266 dosed patients [8][9] - The company believes that combining sabizabulin with statin therapy could effectively reduce inflammation and slow the progression of atherosclerotic cardiovascular disease [8][9] Upcoming Events - Veru Inc. will participate in one-on-one meetings and a fireside chat presentation with investors at the 2025 BTIG Virtual Biotech Conference on July 29-30, 2025 [1]

Company Overview - Upstream Bio, Inc. is a clinical-stage biotechnology company focused on developing treatments for inflammatory diseases, particularly severe respiratory disorders [3] - The company is advancing a monoclonal antibody named verekitug, which targets the receptor for thymic stromal lymphopoietin, a key cytokine involved in inflammatory responses [3] - Verekitug is currently in separate Phase 2 trials for severe asthma and chronic rhinosinusitis with nasal polyps, with plans to initiate development for chronic obstructive pulmonary disease [3] Upcoming Events - Rand Sutherland, MD, CEO of Upstream Bio, will participate in a fireside chat at the Goldman Sachs 46th Annual Global Healthcare Conference on June 11, 2025, at 9:20 a.m. ET [1] - A live webcast of the event will be available on the company's website, with a replay posted afterward [2]

Company Overview - Avalo Therapeutics, Inc. is a clinical stage biotechnology company focused on the treatment of immune dysregulation [3] - The company's lead asset is AVTX-009, an anti-IL-1β monoclonal antibody targeting inflammatory diseases [3] Product Information - AVTX-009 is a humanized monoclonal antibody (IgG4) that binds to interleukin-1β (IL-1β) with high affinity and neutralizes its activity [4] - IL-1β is a central driver in the inflammatory process, and its overproduction is implicated in many autoimmune and inflammatory diseases [4] - Inhibition of IL-1β could be effective in treating conditions such as hidradenitis suppurativa and various inflammatory diseases in dermatology, gastroenterology, and rheumatology [4] Upcoming Events - Dr. Garry Neil, CEO of Avalo, will present at the Citizens Life Sciences Conference in New York on May 8, 2025, at 3:00 pm ET [1]