Abeona Therapeutics to Present at Jefferies Gene Editing &

New Post Public Reply Private Reply Replies (0) Message Board

News Desk 2018

Oct 4, 2016 at 7:45 AM

Abeona Therapeutics to Present at Jefferies Gene Editing & Gene Therapy Summit

NEW YORK, NY and CLEVELAND, OH --(Marketwired - October 04, 2016) - Abeona Therapeutics Inc. ( NASDAQ : ABEO ) a clinical-stage biopharmaceutical company focused on developing therapies for life-threatening rare genetic diseases, today announced that CEO & President, Timothy J. Miller, Ph.D., will be presenting for The Company at Jefferies Gene Editing & Gene Therapy Summit, October 11^th at 11 am ET in New York City.

The following are the specific details regarding Abeona Therapeutics Presentation:

Event: Jefferies Gene Editing & Gene Therapy Summit Date: Tuesday, October 11^th , 2016 Time: 11:00 am ET Location: New York City, NY

Abeona Recent Highlights:

September 26^th , 2016, Abeona Therapeutics Enrolls First Patient in Phase 2 for EB-101 Gene Therapy Clinical Trial for Epidermolysis Bullosa
September 21^st , 2016, Abeona announced the exclusive worldwide license of a next generation gene therapy AAV capsid portfolio from University of North Carolina at Chapel Hill
September 8^th , 2016, Abeona Enrolls 5^th Patient in Phase 1/2 Gene Therapy Clinical Trial for Epidermolysis Bullosa
August 29, 2016, Abeona completes Enrollment of Low-Dose Cohort for ABO-102 in Phase 1/2 Clinical Trial for MPS IIIA Patients
August 9, 2016, Abeona announced a collaboration with the EB Research Partnership, EB Medical Research Foundation and Stanford University for the development of treatments for recessive dystrophic epidermolysis bullosa (RDEB)
August 4, 2016, Abeona announced it had received European regulatory approval by the Agencia Espanola de Medicamentos y Productos Sanitarios for its Phase 1/2 trial for ABO-102 (AAV-SGSH) to be conducted at Cruces University Hospital (Bilbao, Spain)
August 2, 2016, Abeona provided an update on the initial subjects enrolled in this trial, stating that ABO-102 had been well tolerated with no safety or tolerability concerns identified through 30-days post-injection, and that encouraging signs of early biopotency had been observed in urinary and CSF GAG (heparan sulfate) measurements as well as potential disease-modifying effects in the liver and spleen

About Abeona: Abeona Therapeutics, Inc. is a clinical stage company developing gene and plasma-based therapies for life-threatening rare genetic diseases. Abeona's lead programs are ABO-102 (AAV-SGSH) and ABO-101 (AAV-NAGLU), adeno-associated virus (AAV) based gene therapies for Sanfilippo syndrome (MPS IIIA and IIIB), respectively. Abeona is also developing EB-101 (gene-corrected skin grafts) for recessive dystrophic epidermolysis bullosa (RDEB), ABO-201 (AAV-CLN3) gene therapy for juvenile Batten disease (JNCL); ABO-202 (AAV-CLN1) gene therapy for treatment of infantile Batten disease (INCL), and ABO-301 (AAV-FANCC) for Fanconi anemia (FA) disorder using a novel CRISPR/Cas9-based gene editing approach to gene therapy for rare blood diseases. In addition, Abeona has a plasma-based protein therapy pipeline, including SDF Alpha™ (alpha-1 protease inhibitor) for inherited COPD, using our proprietary SDF™ (Salt Diafiltration) ethanol-free process. For more information, visit www.abeonatherapeutics.com .

This press release contains certain statements that are forward-looking within the meaning of Section 27a of the Securities Act of 1933, as amended, and that involve risks and uncertainties. These statements are subject to numerous risks and uncertainties, including but not limited to continued interest in our rare disease portfolio, our ability to enroll patients in clinical trials, the impact of competition; the ability to develop our products and technologies; the ability to achieve or obtain necessary regulatory approvals; the impact of changes in the financial markets and global economic conditions; and other risks as may be detailed from time to time in the Company's Annual Reports on Form 10-K and other reports filed by the Company with the Securities and Exchange Commission. The Company undertakes no obligations to make any revisions to the forward-looking statements contained in this release or to update them to reflect events or circumstances occurring after the date of this release, whether as a result of new information, future developments or otherwise.

Investor Contact: Christine Berni-Silverstein Vice President, Investor Relations Abeona Therapeutics Inc +1 (212)-786-6212 csilverstein@abeonatherapeutics.com Media Contact: Andre'a Lucca Vice President, Communications & Operations Abeona Therapeutics Inc +1 (212)-786-6208 alucca@abeonatherapeutics.com

Newer

Older

Scroll down for more posts ▼

Top 10 Most Recent News Articles

Ortho Molecular and HANS: Streamlining Functional Medicine

Functional Medicine Gets a Tech Boost The world of functional medicine just got a major shot in the arm, courtesy of an intriguing alliance between Ortho Molecular Products and HANS.FM. First of all, let's address the elephant in the room: clinicians in this field aren't exactly on a coffee break. They’re buried under mountains of paperwork, often spending hours just...

CURE Intl and Thoughtworks Step Into Digital Era

Pushing Paper Out, Digitizing In In a world where tech is king, why were hospitals—crucial, life-saving institutions—still bogged down by dusty folders and ink smudges? Well, not anymore for CURE International, not with Thoughtworks stepping up to the plate. This ain't just swapping paper for pixels; it's a lifeline for kids getting world-class surgical care without...

Jinko Solar Joins B20 Summit: Energy Forefront Focus

Jinko Solar's Invitation to the B20 Summit Never a dull moment in the solar space, especially when Jinko Solar, a big shot in clean energy, jumps into the spotlight at the B20 Summit in the U.S. Awash with high-profile discussions, Jinko's not just chatting—it's the only photovoltaic firm strutting its stuff in D.C. with gutsy calls for energy reform. Key Takeaways from...

Jubilant Eyes MPN Breakthrough with JBI-802 Data at ASH

Presenting the Case for JBI-802 From the bustling circus of drug development, here comes Jubilant Therapeutics, strutting their stuff with JBI-802, a dual inhibitor designed to tackle myeloproliferative neoplasms (MPNs) with a one-two punch. Now, they're set to drop some spicy deets at the 68th ASH Annual Meeting in New Orleans this December. So what's the fuss about?...

Agilyx's Q3 Update: GreenDot Shines Amid Mixed Results

Peeking into Agilyx's Financial Odyssey Just as I sip my morning coffee pondering the highs and lows of the market, here comes Agilyx ASA splashing some liquidity on the scene. The Q3 report paints the company in various shades—from solid greens to hesitant reds. Nothing like the thrill of untangling mixed results over a quiet day, huh? GreenDot's Climb to Profitability...

Inflatable Wonders Turn Christmas into a Hoot at Lowe's

Inflatables Bringing the Cheer (and Laughs) Well, it's that season again—where decorations either have us grumbling at the electric bill or chuckling at the lawn art. Lowe's has teamed up with Gemmy to serve a heaping platter of holiday giggles this year. They've rolled out a quirky lineup of inflatables that go from shivering Highland cows to dinosaurs and elves....

LG Innotek Scores Hat Trick with CES Innovation Wins

LG Innotek's Lighting Triumph Here we go again, LG Innotek just snagged their third CES Innovation Award in a row, this time for their cutting-edge vehicle lighting module, Nexlide C+. It's one for the books—breaking into the 2027 CES spotlight with innovative tech that not only grabs the eyes but could also steal the hearts of investors willing to bet on the future of...

RF MEDICAL Expands into Europe with New CE Certification

RF MEDICAL Secures CE Marking for Mi-BLATOR™ Just when you think the European medical device market's hit its saturation point, RF MEDICAL decides to kick the door open with their Mi-BLATOR™ microwave ablation system. This ain't just another plastic gadget, folks; it's got that shiny new CE marking under the European Union's Medical Device Regulation (MDR). Now, what...

BD Sets Stage for Investor Day in December 2026

BD's Investor Day: A Peek into the Future Say what you will about investor meets, but BD (Becton, Dickinson and Company) throwing its shindig on December 10, 2026, could be a highlight on the calendar if you're eyeing the medical technology sector. Scheduled in New York, this event is gearing up to be a canvas for BD's higher-ups to sketch out their roadmap. If you’re...

Centrus Energy Welcomes Nuclear Veteran to Leadership

Navigating a New Era at Centrus When you hear about seasoned veterans stepping up to the plate in the energy sector, it's time to perk up your ears. Centrus Energy (NYSE:LEU), a big player in nuclear fuel, just added Kevin Graney to their Board of Directors. This isn't your run-of-the-mill appointment; it packs nearly three decades of nuclear tech and national security...