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Abeona Therapeutics Inc. develops and commercializes cell and gene therapies for serious diseases. Its updates center on ZEVASKYN (prademagene zamikeracel), an autologous cell-based gene therapy for wounds in adults and pediatric patients with recessive dystrophic epidermolysis bullosa, including qualified treatment center activations, commercial launch activity, manufacturing and patient-treatment progress.
Company news also covers financial results, corporate progress, employee inducement equity awards under Nasdaq rules, board and committee changes, and development work involving AAV-based gene therapies and next-generation AAV capsids for ophthalmic and other serious diseases.
Abeona Therapeutics (Nasdaq: ABEO) announced on November 3, 2025 that its Compensation Committee granted inducement restricted stock awards to new non-executive employees under Nasdaq Listing Rule 5635(c)(4).
On October 31, 2025, Abeona granted awards to eleven new hires covering up to 71,035 restricted shares of common stock. The awards vest one-third each year on the anniversary of the grant and are fully vested on the third anniversary, subject to continued employment.
Abeona Therapeutics (Nasdaq: ABEO) announced that the Centers for Medicare and Medicaid Services has established a permanent HCPCS J-code J3389 for ZEVASKYN (prademagene zamikeracel), its autologous gene‑modified cellular sheet for wounds in adult and pediatric recessive dystrophic epidermolysis bullosa (RDEB).
The J-code, defined as “Topical administration, prademagene zamikeracel, per treatment,” becomes effective January 1, 2026. Abeona said the product‑specific code will simplify claims and reimbursement, support hospital adoption, and improve patient access across public and private payers.
Abeona Therapeutics (Nasdaq: ABEO) appointed James A. Gow, MD, MBA, MS, MHCM as Senior Vice President, Head of Clinical Development & Medical Affairs, effective October 20, 2025.
Dr. Gow brings >20 years of industry experience in gene therapy and ophthalmology, having led programs from Phase 1 through post-marketing and contributed to FDA approvals for therapies including Xibrom, Bromday, Prolensa, Bepreve and global approvals for Xiidra. He previously held executive roles at Shire, Takeda, Novartis, Biogen and SparingVision and holds medical and multiple graduate degrees from the University of Manitoba, Cornell and Harvard.
Abeona Therapeutics (Nasdaq: ABEO) announced that its ABO-503 gene therapy for X-linked retinoschisis (XLRS) was selected for the FDA Rare Disease Endpoint Advancement (RDEA) Pilot Program on October 13, 2025. Participation provides enhanced FDA communication to accelerate development and validation of product-specific novel efficacy endpoints for the XLRS program.
ABO-503 uses a functional RS1 gene in AIM capsid AAV204, has shown preclinical structural and functional retinal improvements in an XLRS mouse model, and Abeona expects to complete IND-enabling studies in H2 2026.
Abeona Therapeutics (Nasdaq: ABEO) and Children's Hospital Colorado announced on October 8, 2025 that Children’s Colorado is activated as a Qualified Treatment Center (QTC) for ZEVASKYN (prademagene zamikeracel) gene-modified cellular sheets.
ZEVASKYN is FDA-approved to treat wounds in adult and pediatric patients with recessive dystrophic epidermolysis bullosa (RDEB). Children’s Colorado has completed QTC start-up activities and may begin patient identification and scheduling. Abeona highlighted patient support through Abeona Assist with contact options for access and financial assistance.
Abeona Therapeutics (Nasdaq: ABEO) announced the granting of equity awards to ten new non-executive employees as inducement for their employment. The awards, approved under Nasdaq Listing Rule 5635(c)(4), consist of 19,420 restricted shares of Abeona common stock in aggregate.
The shares will vest in three equal annual installments, with full vesting occurring on the third anniversary of the Grant Date, contingent on continued employment. The grants were approved by Abeona's Board of Directors Compensation Committee on September 30, 2025.
Abeona Therapeutics (Nasdaq: ABEO) announced the granting of equity awards to seven new non-executive employees. The awards, approved under Nasdaq Listing Rule 5635(c)(4), consist of 15,500 restricted shares of Abeona common stock in aggregate.
The restricted stock awards will vest in three equal annual installments, with full vesting occurring on the third anniversary of the August 31, 2025 grant date, contingent upon continued employment with the company.
Abeona Therapeutics (Nasdaq: ABEO) has announced its participation in two major investor conferences in September 2025. The company will participate in a fireside chat at the Cantor Global Healthcare Conference on September 4, 2025 at 10:20 a.m. ET, and deliver a company presentation at the H.C. Wainwright 27th Annual Global Investment Conference on September 9, 2025 at 2:00 p.m. ET.
Both events will include investor meetings and will be webcast live on the company's investor relations website, with replays available for a limited time.
Abeona Therapeutics (Nasdaq: ABEO) reported significant Q2 2025 financial results and milestones, highlighted by the FDA approval and launch of ZEVASKYN™, the first autologous cell-based gene therapy for RDEB wound treatment. The company reported strong financial position with $226M in cash and investments, and achieved net income of $108.8M ($2.07 per basic share) in Q2 2025.
The ZEVASKYN launch shows promising momentum with the first patient treatment expected in Q3 2025 and multiple patients in the pipeline. The company has secured broad insurance coverage, including positive policies from major payers covering approximately 60% of RDEB lives. Abeona plans to scale up supply capacity to 10 patients per month by mid-2026 and projects profitability in 1H 2026.
Abeona Therapeutics (Nasdaq: ABEO) announced the granting of equity awards to 14 new non-executive employees. The Compensation Committee approved restricted stock awards totaling 34,679 shares on July 30, 2025, as employment inducement under Nasdaq Listing Rule 5635(c)(4).
The vesting schedule is structured over three years, with one-third of the shares vesting annually on the grant date anniversary. Full vesting will occur on the third anniversary, contingent on continued employment.