Jasper Therapeutics (JSPR) 2025 Conference September 03, 2025 01:00 PM ET Speaker0Welcome to the Cantor Global Healthcare Conference. I am Pete Stavropoulos, a biotech analyst with Cantor. With us we have Jasper Therapeutics, a company I cover. I'm pleased to introduce Ron Martell, the CEO. So welcome, Ron.And now let's start off with an introduction of yourself and a brief description of Jasper for those not familiar.Speaker1Pete, well, on behalf of all of my colleagues at Jasper, we'd really like to thank ...

Core Insights - Celldex Therapeutics reported topline results from a Phase 2 study of barzolvolimab in eosinophilic esophagitis (EoE), indicating that while the primary endpoint of mast cell depletion was met, there was no improvement in EoE symptoms or endoscopic assessments compared to placebo [1][4][5] - The company will not pursue further development of barzolvolimab for EoE but will continue to explore its potential in other gastrointestinal indications [1][2] Study Design and Results - The Phase 2 study was a randomized, double-blind, placebo-controlled trial involving 65 patients with moderate to severe EoE, assessing the efficacy and safety of subcutaneous barzolvolimab [4][6] - The primary endpoint was the reduction in peak esophageal intraepithelial mast cell count at 12 weeks, which was achieved with a significant reduction of -36.0 in the barzolvolimab group compared to -2.7 in the placebo group (p=<0.0001) [5][6] - Despite the significant mast cell depletion, no clinical improvement was observed in EoE symptoms (p=0.33) or endoscopic scoring (p=0.95) [5][6] Safety Profile - Barzolvolimab demonstrated a favorable safety profile at the 300 mg Q4 weekly dosing regimen, consistent with previous studies [5][6] - An unblinded review of data through the full treatment period (28 weeks) showed consistent clinical and safety outcomes [5] Future Development Plans - Celldex is focusing on advancing barzolvolimab's pipeline, with ongoing enrollment in four studies, including two Phase 3 studies in chronic spontaneous urticaria and Phase 2 studies in atopic dermatitis and prurigo nodularis [2][8] - Plans are also being finalized to initiate a Phase 3 program in inducible urticaria, which will include cold urticaria and symptomatic dermographism [2][8]

Summary of Jasper Therapeutics Conference Call Company Overview - **Company**: Jasper Therapeutics - **Lead Program**: Briquilimab, targeting mast cell-mediated diseases [2][4] Industry Context - **Focus Area**: Mast cell-driven diseases, including chronic spontaneous urticaria, chronic inducible urticaria, and asthma [2][6] - **Market Opportunity**: Significant potential in treating over 3.5 million patients with urticaria and a large asthma market [39] Core Insights and Arguments 1. **Mechanism of Action**: Briquilimab targets the KIT receptor on mast cells, leading to apoptosis and depletion of these cells, which are implicated in various diseases [4][5] 2. **Clinical Trials**: Currently conducting trials for chronic spontaneous urticaria, chronic inducible urticaria, and asthma [6][35] 3. **Efficacy in Urticaria**: Briquilimab demonstrated rapid onset of clinical activity, with significant responses observed within the first week [9][18] 4. **Dosing Strategy**: The company is exploring optimal dosing intervals to maximize efficacy while minimizing adverse effects [7][8] 5. **Safety Profile**: Favorable safety profile with transient adverse events, including hair color changes and taste alterations, which resolved before the next dose [20][25][30] 6. **Comparative Efficacy**: Briquilimab shows competitive efficacy compared to other drugs in development for urticaria [19][28] Additional Important Points 1. **Upcoming Data Releases**: Mid-year data expected from ongoing studies, including the BEACON study and the asthma challenge study [32][38] 2. **Phase 2b Clinical Trial**: Planned initiation in the second half of the year, leading to phase 3 registrational trials [40] 3. **Market Differentiation**: Briquilimab and barzolimab are the only drugs aimed at depleting mast cells, while others only inhibit them [39] Conclusion - **Transformative Year Ahead**: 2025 is projected to be pivotal for Jasper Therapeutics with significant data readouts and trial initiations [40]