Krabbe disease

Forge Biologics Announces Nine Presentations at the American Society of Gene and Cell Therapy (ASGCT) 27th Annual Meeting

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Tuesday, April 30, 2024
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Forge Biologics, a member of Ajinomoto Bio-Pharma Services and leading manufacturer of genetic medicines, today announced that it will deliver nine presentations at the upcoming American Society of Gene and Cell Therapy (ASGCT) 27thAnnual Meeting, taking place May 7-11, 2024, in Baltimore, Maryland.

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  • Forge Biologics, a member of Ajinomoto Bio-Pharma Services and leading manufacturer of genetic medicines, today announced that it will deliver nine presentations at the upcoming American Society of Gene and Cell Therapy (ASGCT) 27thAnnual Meeting, taking place May 7-11, 2024, in Baltimore, Maryland.
  • The presentations include a late-breaking oral presentation, three technical session presentations, and five scientific posters spanning Forge’s process development, molecular development, integrated regulatory services, and clinical program advancements.
  • “We are also especially encouraged by a late-breaking oral presentation that our Chief Medical Officer, Dr. Maria Escolar, will be delivering that provides a clinical update on FBX-101 where all five patients with Krabbe disease receiving Forge’s gene therapy are walking—a remarkable result.
  • Forge Biologics will be at booth #827 in the Exhibitor Hall.

TeleRare Health™ Announces Launch of National Virtual Clinic for Rare Disease Patients

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Tuesday, April 30, 2024
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MINNEAPOLIS, April 30, 2024 /PRNewswire/ -- 8:00a (CET) April 30, 2024 - TeleRare Health™ launched today, a virtual clinic for Rare Disease patients and their families.

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  • MINNEAPOLIS, April 30, 2024 /PRNewswire/ -- 8:00a (CET) April 30, 2024 - TeleRare Health™ launched today, a virtual clinic for Rare Disease patients and their families.
  • TeleRare Health aims to be the premier provider of virtual care for rare and genomic disease nationwide, envisioning a world where all patients have access to cutting edge diagnostics, treatments, and specialists.
  • "Significant breakthroughs have occurred in the management of rare disease," said Alex Katz, MD, medical geneticist and Chief Medical Officer of TeleRare Health.
  • We're overdue for a virtual clinic for the millions of Americans with rare disease conditions, and TeleRare Health's launch is cause for optimism.

Orphan designation: Adeno-associated virus serotype rh10 containing the human GALC gene Treatment of Krabbe disease, 15/10/2021 Positive

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Tuesday, April 9, 2024
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Overview

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  • Overview
    This medicine was designated as an orphan medicine for the treatment of Krabbe disease in the European Union on 15 October 2021.
  • All medicines, including designated orphan medicines, must be authorised before they can be marketed and made available to patients in the EU.
  • The full list of orphan designations is available in the Community register of orphan medicinal products for human use.
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    Key facts
    - Active substance
    - Adeno-associated virus serotype rh10 containing the human GALC gene
    - Intended use
    - Treatment of Krabbe disease
    - Orphan designation status
    - Positive
    - EU designation number
    - EU/3/21/2511
    - Date of designation
    - Sponsor
    Forge Biologics Europe S.L.

Forge Biologics’ Novel AAV Gene Therapy FBX-101 for Patients with Krabbe Disease is Granted UK’s Innovation Passport Designation

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Tuesday, March 19, 2024
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FBX-101 was created for the treatment of patients with Krabbe disease, a rare neurodegenerative disease that is usually fatal in untreated patients by age two.

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  • FBX-101 was created for the treatment of patients with Krabbe disease, a rare neurodegenerative disease that is usually fatal in untreated patients by age two.
  • FBX-101 has been granted Orphan Drug Designation and Priority Medicines (PRIME) designation by the European Medicines Agency (EMA), allowing Forge to advance and expedite the development of FBX-101 as the leading worldwide gene therapy for patients with Krabbe disease.
  • In the US, the FDA has granted FBX-101 Fast Track Designation, Orphan Drug Designation, and Rare Pediatric Disease Designation.
  • Through this designation Forge has expanded global regulatory experience to include interactions with the MHRA in the UK.

Passage Bio Reports Fourth Quarter and Full-Year 2023 Financial Results and Provides Recent Business Highlights

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Monday, March 4, 2024
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"In 2023, we achieved a significant milestone by announcing encouraging data from three patients in Cohort 1 of our FTD-GRN program.

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  • "In 2023, we achieved a significant milestone by announcing encouraging data from three patients in Cohort 1 of our FTD-GRN program.
  • We eagerly anticipate a catalyst-rich 2024, supported by our robust balance sheet, bringing us closer to improving patient outcomes across neurodegenerative diseases."
  • Additionally, Dose 1 of PBFT02 continued to be generally well-tolerated in patients who received an enhanced steroid regimen for immunosuppression.
  • Cash Position: Cash, cash equivalents and marketable securities were $114.3 million as of December 31, 2023, as compared to $189.6 million as of December 31, 2022.

Forge Biologics Announces Positive FBX-101 Clinical Trial Update in Patients with Krabbe Disease Identified by Newborn Screening Ahead of RUSP Vote

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Monday, January 29, 2024
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Infantile Krabbe patients, often not diagnosed until after significant disease manifestations have occurred, typically die by the age of two if not treated by HSCT before symptoms are observed.

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  • Infantile Krabbe patients, often not diagnosed until after significant disease manifestations have occurred, typically die by the age of two if not treated by HSCT before symptoms are observed.
  • Previously published data have demonstrated that patients with Krabbe treated with HSCT demonstrate increased lifespan and stabilization of neurodegenerative disease in the central nervous system.
  • FBX-101, an investigational adeno-associated viral (AAV) gene therapy, has been designed to address the peripheral nerve disease not corrected by HSCT.
  • As a result, after a year of patient and foundation advocacy, Krabbe disease is again being voted on for potential inclusion on the RUSP.

Passage Bio Announces Promising Initial Data From Phase 1/2 Clinical Trial of PBFT02 in FTD-GRN and Updated Strategic Priorities

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Wednesday, December 20, 2023
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Additionally, the company shared updated strategic priorities aimed at further optimizing its portfolio for the treatment of neurodegenerative conditions.

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  • Additionally, the company shared updated strategic priorities aimed at further optimizing its portfolio for the treatment of neurodegenerative conditions.
  • "We are proud to announce initial clinical data from our upliFT-D clinical trial, which showcases the ability of PBFT02 to elevate CSF progranulin to supraphysiologic levels at the lowest tested dose, Dose 1, up to six months post-treatment.
  • The upliFT-D clinical trial evaluates PBFT02 as a single dose delivered via intra-cisterna magna (ICM) injection.
  • These strategic priorities and clinical milestones underscore Passage Bio's dedication to advancing cutting-edge, one-time genetic medicines and protecting patients and families against loss in neurodegenerative conditions.

Forge Biologics Receives Qualified Person (QP) Declaration to Manufacture AAV Gene Therapies to Support European Clinical Programs

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Monday, April 24, 2023
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Having fulfilled Europe’s GMP requirements, Forge has reached another key regulatory milestone, expanding its CDMO services to support clients in the United States and Europe.

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  • Having fulfilled Europe’s GMP requirements, Forge has reached another key regulatory milestone, expanding its CDMO services to support clients in the United States and Europe.
  • Forge clients can rely on the Company’s QP audit as one less hurdle they need to overcome when their AAV gene therapy products are being manufactured for clinical trials and on the path to commercialization in European countries.
  • The QP declaration was received in support of Forge’s internal FBX-101 clinical gene therapy program for the treatment of patients with Krabbe disease.
  • The QP declaration adds to Forge's capabilities and makes the Company among one of the few U.S. AAV CDMO's able to support clients intending to export gene therapy products for clinical programs in Europe.

Forge Biologics Reports Positive FBX-101 Clinical Updates for Patients with Krabbe Disease at WORLDSymposium

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Thursday, February 23, 2023
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Forge has also dosed the first FBX-101 subject in the REKLAIM Phase 1b clinical trial at the University of Michigan Medical Center.

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  • Forge has also dosed the first FBX-101 subject in the REKLAIM Phase 1b clinical trial at the University of Michigan Medical Center.
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    Patients with infantile Krabbe disease have mutations in the gene encoding the lysosomal enzyme galactocerebrosidase (GALC), which is essential for normal metabolism of myelin components.
  • This results in progressive motor disease and often early death of patients by two years of age.
  • Notably, some of the patients were identified by newborn screening, which enabled early disease intervention,” stated Dr. Escolar.

Forge Biologics Receives Priority Medicines (PRIME) Designation from the European Medicines Agency (EMA) for Novel Gene Therapy FBX-101 for the Treatment of Patients with Krabbe Disease

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Tuesday, January 17, 2023
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Forge Biologics, a gene therapy-focused contract development and manufacturing organization, today announced that the European Medicines Agency (EMA) has granted priority medicines (PRIME) designation to FBX-101, Forge’s lead adeno-associated virus (AAV) drug candidate and novel gene therapy for treating patients with Krabbe disease.

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  • Forge Biologics, a gene therapy-focused contract development and manufacturing organization, today announced that the European Medicines Agency (EMA) has granted priority medicines (PRIME) designation to FBX-101, Forge’s lead adeno-associated virus (AAV) drug candidate and novel gene therapy for treating patients with Krabbe disease.
  • The goal is to help patients benefit as early as possible from innovative new therapies that have demonstrated the potential to significantly address and treat patients that have an unmet medical need.
  • The results demonstrated that systemically delivered FBX-101 administered after hematopoetic stem cell transplant (HSCT) is safe and well-tolerated in Krabbe patients.
  • Findings also support this novel approach for extending the delivery of gene replacement strategies to target metabolic diseases amenable to HSCT.