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CRISPR Therapeutics AG (Nasdaq: CRSP) generates frequent news as a gene editing biopharmaceutical company advancing CRISPR/Cas9-based medicines and related platforms. News coverage commonly highlights progress with CASGEVY, described as the world’s first approved CRISPR-based therapy for eligible sickle cell disease and transfusion-dependent beta thalassemia patients, along with updates on the company’s expanding in vivo and cell therapy pipeline.
Investors and observers following CRSP news can expect regular announcements on clinical trial data, such as Phase 1 and Phase 2 results for programs like CTX310 targeting ANGPTL3 for cardiovascular and cardiometabolic disease, and zugo-cel (zugocaptagene geleucel) in autoimmune diseases and B-cell malignancies. Company press releases also report on regulatory milestones and commercialization developments for CASGEVY across multiple regions, including approvals, reimbursement agreements, and pediatric development plans.
CRISPR Therapeutics’ news flow also includes pipeline and platform updates for in vivo liver editing programs (CTX310, CTX320, CTX321, CTX340, CTX450), SyNTase-based CTX460 for alpha-1 antitrypsin deficiency, and regenerative medicine efforts in Type 1 diabetes. Collaboration announcements with partners such as Vertex Pharmaceuticals, Sirius Therapeutics, and Lilly, as well as participation in major scientific and investor conferences, are additional recurring themes.
On Stock Titan’s CRSP news page, readers can review these press releases and third-party articles in one place, track how clinical, regulatory, and partnership developments evolve over time, and use this information as context when assessing CRISPR Therapeutics’ stock and long-term gene editing strategy.
CRISPR Therapeutics (Nasdaq: CRSP) reported its fourth quarter and full-year 2020 financial results, highlighting a net loss of $107 million for Q4 and $348.9 million for the year. Collaboration revenue dramatically decreased to $0.2 million in Q4 2020 from $77 million in Q4 2019. Research and development expenses increased to $82.4 million in Q4 2020 due to advancements in its clinical programs. More than 20 patients have been dosed in the ongoing trials of CTX001 for certain blood disorders, with expected completion in 2021, marking a pivotal year for growth.
CRISPR Therapeutics (Nasdaq: CRSP) announced participation in the Guggenheim Healthcare Talks 2021 Oncology Day on February 12, 2021, at 3:30 p.m. ET. Senior management team members will represent the company during this event. A live webcast is available on the company's Investors website, with a replay accessible for 14 days post-event. CRISPR Therapeutics focuses on developing transformative gene-based medicines utilizing its proprietary CRISPR/Cas9 technology, with initiatives across various disease areas such as oncology and hemoglobinopathies.
CRISPR Therapeutics (Nasdaq: CRSP) appointed Philippe Drouet as Chief Commercial Officer on February 1, 2021. Drouet, with over 20 years in global pharmaceutical marketing, is expected to drive the company’s commercialization efforts. His previous roles include Senior VP at Merck, where he led the launch of Keytruda, and President of Hospira’s U.S. division. The CEO emphasized Drouet's leadership will be crucial as CRISPR advances its gene-based therapies across oncology and hematology.
CRISPR Therapeutics (CRSP) announced a grant from the Bill & Melinda Gates Foundation to support research on CRISPR/Cas9-based therapies for HIV. The funding aims to enhance in vivo gene editing capabilities, allowing broader access to transformative treatments, particularly in resource-limited settings. This grant builds upon CRISPR's expertise in editing hematopoietic stem cells and aligns with its commitment to global health.
CRISPR Therapeutics (CRSP) and Vertex Pharmaceuticals reported promising data for CTX001, a CRISPR/Cas9 gene-editing therapy, at the ASH Meeting. In beta thalassemia, all seven patients were transfusion independent after 3 to 18 months post-infusion. For sickle cell disease, three patients experienced no vaso-occlusive crises within 3 to 15 months. The New England Journal of Medicine published a peer-reviewed article detailing these findings. CTX001 is being advanced through Phase 1/2 trials and has received several FDA designations to expedite its development.
CRISPR Therapeutics and Vertex Pharmaceuticals will host an investor webcast on December 9, 2020, at 8:00 a.m. ET. The event will focus on clinical data from ongoing Phase 1/2 trials of CTX001, a gene-editing therapy for sickle cell disease and beta thalassemia, which will be presented at the ASH Meeting. Notable speakers include representatives from both companies and Dr. Haydar Frangoul. The webcast will be accessible via the companies' websites, and an archived version will be available for 30 days.
The collaboration aims to develop gene-based treatments using CRISPR/Cas9 technology.
CRISPR Therapeutics (Nasdaq: CRSP) announced participation at the Piper Sandler 32nd Annual Virtual Healthcare Conference on December 2, 2020, at 9:30 a.m. ET. Senior management will represent the company, which specializes in gene-based medicines for severe diseases using its CRISPR/Cas9 technology. A live webcast will be available on the company’s website, with a replay accessible for 14 days post-event. CRISPR Therapeutics holds collaborations with Bayer, Vertex Pharmaceuticals, and ViaCyte, and operates headquarters in Zug, Switzerland, and a U.S. subsidiary in Cambridge, Massachusetts.
CRISPR Therapeutics (Nasdaq: CRSP) has announced its participation in the Jefferies London Healthcare Conference on November 19, 2020, at 12:00 p.m. ET. The management team will engage in a virtual event, with a live webcast accessible on the company’s website under 'Events & Presentations'. A replay will be available for 14 days post-presentation. Known for its innovative CRISPR/Cas9 gene editing technology, CRISPR Therapeutics aims to develop transformative medicines for serious diseases, collaborating with partners like Bayer and Vertex Pharmaceuticals.
CRISPR Therapeutics (CRSP) and Vertex Pharmaceuticals announced the acceptance of data from two ongoing Phase 1/2 clinical trials of CTX001, a CRISPR/Cas9 gene-editing therapy for severe hemoglobinopathies, for oral presentation at the annual ASH Meeting in December 2020. The trials focus on transfusion-dependent beta thalassemia (TDT) and severe sickle cell disease (SCD). CTX001 aims to provide a one-time curative therapy by elevating fetal hemoglobin levels. The therapy has received multiple FDA designations, emphasizing its potential in treating these serious conditions.
CRISPR Therapeutics reported significant advancements in its clinical trials and financial results for Q3 2020. The company achieved positive results from its Phase 1 CARBON trial for CTX110, showing a 50% complete response rate. It received Rare Pediatric Disease designation for CTX001 targeting sickle cell disease and Orphan Drug Designation for CTX120. Financially, cash increased to $1.4 billion, but total collaboration revenue dropped to $0.1 million from $211.9 million year-over-year, with a net loss of $92.4 million.