- Clinical Data from pheNIX Gene Therapy Phase 2 Dose Expansion Trial Expected by End of Year; Trial Currently Recruiting Patients -
- Company Plans to Nominate Additional Development Candidate in New Therapeutic Area -
- Management Highlights Anticipated 2021 Milestones in Webcast Available on Homology’s Website -
“We ended 2020 with positive data from the dose-escalation phase of the world’s first PKU gene therapy clinical trial, pheNIX, and validation of both our PKU gene therapy and gene editing programs with an equity investment from Pfizer, a leader in genetic medicines,” stated
Company management discussed its 2021 plans in a webcast that is now available on Homology’s website in the Investors section. Homology also plans to participate in the following events at the upcoming
- Virtual fireside chat (webcast will be available at
6:00 a.m. ET on Homology’s website) - Panel titled, “Clinical Trials - Considerations in the Current Environment and its Impact on Future Design and Maintenance,” hosted by former Commissioner of the
U.S. Food and Drug Administration (FDA )Scott Gottlieb , M.D., at12:00 p.m. ET .
Today’s webcast and next week’s fireside chat will be available on Homology’s website for 90 days.
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