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Adverum Biotechnologies, Inc. (ADVM) generated a stream of news as a clinical-stage gene therapy company focused on highly prevalent ocular diseases, particularly neovascular or wet age-related macular degeneration (wet AMD). Company releases consistently describe Adverum’s goal of establishing intravitreal gene therapy as a new standard of care, using durable, single-administration treatments to preserve sight and potentially prevent blindness.
News coverage for ADVM has centered on the development of its lead gene therapy candidate, ixoberogene soroparvovec (Ixo-vec, formerly ADVM-022). Updates have included milestones in the pivotal Phase 3 ARTEMIS trial for wet AMD, such as initiation, screening progress, and the completion of target enrollment of 284 patients, as reported in SEC filings and press releases. Additional articles have highlighted long-term follow-up data from earlier studies like OPTIC and LUNA, as well as scientific presentations on Ixo-vec biodistribution and aflibercept expression in the eye.
Investors following ADVM-related news can also see announcements about regulatory designations for Ixo-vec, including Fast Track and RMAT status from the U.S. FDA, PRIME designation from the European Medicines Agency, and the Innovation Passport in the UK. Corporate updates have covered financing activities, inducement equity grants under the 2017 Inducement Plan, and participation in ophthalmology conferences.
A major theme in later news is the strategic transaction with Eli Lilly and Company. Releases dated October and December 2025 detail Lilly’s tender offer to acquire all outstanding Adverum shares for cash plus a non-tradable contingent value right (CVR), and the subsequent expiration and completion of the tender offer with all conditions satisfied. This news page therefore serves both as a record of Adverum’s clinical and corporate developments and as an archive of announcements leading up to and including its acquisition by Lilly.
Adverum Biotechnologies (Nasdaq: ADVM) announced the presentation of new data from the OPTIC trial of ixoberogene soroparvovec (Ixo-vec) for wet age-related macular degeneration (wet AMD) at The Retina Society Annual Meeting on November 4, 2022. This will showcase the first end-of-study, two-year results across all four cohorts. Wet AMD, affecting around 20 million globally, is a leading cause of blindness in those over 65. The OPTIC trial evaluates ADVM-022's safety and efficacy, aiming to provide long-term results with a single intravitreal injection.
Adverum Biotechnologies (ADVM) presented new findings on its gene therapy Ixo-vec for wet AMD at the AAO 2022 meeting. A single injection resulted in a significant reduction of intraretinal (93%) and subretinal fluid (55%) after 48 weeks, highlighting the therapy's potential to decrease the need for anti-VEGF injections by 81-98%. The ongoing Phase 2 LUNA trial aims to further evaluate Ixo-vec's efficacy at different doses and steroid regimens. This innovative treatment approach could redefine care for wet AMD patients and potentially mitigate the growing incidence of this condition globally.
Adverum Biotechnologies (NASDAQ: ADVM), a clinical-stage company focused on gene therapy for ocular diseases, announced that its Chief Medical Officer, Richard Beckman, M.D., will participate in a fireside chat at the Chardan’s 6th Annual Genetic Medicines Conference on October 3, 2022, at 4:00 p.m. ET. The event will be accessible via an on-demand webcast, which will remain available for 90 days on the company’s website. Adverum aims to develop a one-time gene therapy, ixoberogene soroparvovec (Ixo-vec), to treat neovascular age-related macular degeneration, minimizing the need for frequent ocular injections.
Adverum Biotechnologies (Nasdaq: ADVM) announced that COO Peter Soparkar will present at the Jefferies Cell and Genetic Medicine Summit on September 29, 2022, at 9:30 a.m. ET. The event will focus on gene therapy innovations targeting prevalent ocular diseases, aiming to transform treatment standards and preserve vision. An on-demand webcast of the presentation will be accessible on Adverum's website for 90 days following the event. The company is developing a one-time gene therapy injection, Ixo-vec, for treating wet age-related macular degeneration.
Adverum Biotechnologies (Nasdaq: ADVM) has announced that data from the OPTIC trial of ixoberogene soroparvovec (Ixo-vec) in wet age-related macular degeneration (wet AMD) will be presented on September 30, 2022, during the American Academy of Ophthalmology 2022 Annual Meeting in Chicago. The presentation will cover the efficacy and safety data up to 104 weeks and include analyses of intraretinal fluid and subretinal fluid after a single IVT injection. Wet AMD affects about 20 million individuals globally and leads to blindness in patients over 65 years.
Adverum Biotechnologies announced dosing of the first subject in the LUNA Phase 2 trial for ixoberogene soroparvovec (Ixo-vec) targeting wet age-related macular degeneration (wet AMD). The trial examines two dosing levels: 2E11 vg/eye and a new lower dose of 6E10 vg/eye. Primary endpoints include best corrected visual acuity (BCVA) change over one year and adverse event incidence. Initial data, including aflibercept expression at Week 10, is expected in 2023. This trial could enhance treatment for wet AMD patients and potentially reduce the need for frequent anti-VEGF injections.
Adverum Biotechnologies (Nasdaq: ADVM) announced that CEO Laurent Fischer, M.D., will present at the H.C. Wainwright 24th Annual Global Investment Conference on September 12, 2022. The event will focus on the company's gene therapy efforts aimed at treating prevalent ocular diseases through its proprietary intravitreal platform. Adverum's lead candidate, ixoberogene soroparvovec (Ixo-vec), is being developed as a one-time injection for wet age-related macular degeneration. An on-demand webcast of the presentation will be available on Adverum's website for 90 days.
Adverum Biotechnologies (NASDAQ: ADVM), a clinical-stage company focused on gene therapy for ocular diseases, announced that its CEO, Laurent Fischer, M.D., will present at the Gilmartin Group Emerging Growth Company Showcase on August 31, 2022. The live presentation will be accessible online, and a recorded version will follow. Adverum is working on innovative, long-lasting gene therapy treatments, like ixoberogene soroparvovec, aimed at offering a single injection solution for conditions such as wet age-related macular degeneration, striving to change the standard of care and enhance vision preservation.
Adverum Biotechnologies (Nasdaq: ADVM) announced significant progress in its Phase 2 LUNA trial for Ixo-vec (formerly ADVM-022), with the first patient dosing on track for Q3 2022. The company received FDA feedback and EMA PRIME designation, recognizing the unmet needs in wet AMD. Financially, cash reserves stand at $235.8 million, expected to last until 2025. However, R&D expenses rose to $30.3 million, while net loss narrowed slightly to $43.8 million in Q2 2022.
Adverum Biotechnologies (NASDAQ: ADVM) announced that its CEO, Laurent Fischer, will present at the H.C. Wainwright 2nd Annual Ophthalmology Virtual Conference on August 17, 2022. The presentation aims to showcase Adverum's innovative approach to gene therapy for ocular diseases, particularly its candidate, ixoberogene soroparvovec (Ixo-vec), for treating wet age-related macular degeneration. An on-demand webcast of the presentation will be available on the company’s website for 30 days following the event, promoting awareness of their gene therapy advancements.