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Fulcrum Therapeutics, Inc. (Nasdaq: FULC) is a clinical-stage biopharmaceutical company that reports frequent updates related to its work in genetically defined rare diseases. Company news regularly highlights progress for its lead program, pociredir, an investigational oral small molecule designed to increase fetal hemoglobin (HbF) for the treatment of sickle cell disease (SCD).
Investors and followers of FULC can expect news items covering clinical trial milestones, such as initial and updated data from the Phase 1b PIONEER trial of pociredir in adults with severe SCD. Fulcrum’s releases describe dose-escalation cohorts, changes in HbF levels, markers of hemolysis and anemia, and observations related to vaso-occlusive crises, along with safety and tolerability findings.
Fulcrum also issues corporate and financial announcements, including quarterly financial results, cash runway commentary, and details of public offerings of common stock and pre-funded warrants. Additional news may feature participation in major medical and investor conferences, such as the American Society of Hematology Annual Meeting and the J.P. Morgan Healthcare Conference, where the company presents clinical and preclinical data.
Other updates include disclosures on early-stage programs, such as calmodulin pathway modulators for bone marrow failure syndromes and preclinical data for EED inhibitor candidates in oncology models, as well as routine items like inducement stock option grants under Nasdaq Listing Rule 5635(c)(4). For readers tracking FULC, this news stream provides insight into the evolution of Fulcrum’s pipeline, its clinical development strategy in sickle cell disease, and its broader efforts in gene-expression modulation for rare diseases.
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Fulcrum Therapeutics, Inc. (Nasdaq: FULC) announced the grant of non-statutory stock options to new employees as an inducement for their employment. Under the 2022 Inducement Stock Incentive Plan, the company allocated options for a total of 29,100 shares at an exercise price of $2.77 each, reflecting the closing price on the effective date of April 3, 2023. These options have a ten-year term and will vest over four years, with 25% vesting on the first anniversary and the remainder vesting quarterly thereafter, contingent upon continued service. Fulcrum Therapeutics specializes in addressing genetically defined rare diseases, with notable clinical programs including losmapimod for facioscapulohumeral muscular dystrophy and FTX-6058 for sickle cell disease, although the latter is currently under FDA clinical hold.
Fulcrum Therapeutics announced the resignation of Esther Rajavelu as CFO, effective April 21, 2023. Rajavelu will continue to support the company as a consultant to ensure continuity in financial operations. Interim CEO Robert J. Gould acknowledged her contributions and emphasized the company’s strong cash position, with a runway extending into mid-2025, which positions Fulcrum well for executing its financial strategy and achieving key priorities. The company remains focused on advancing its clinical programs, particularly losmapimod and FTX-6058, the latter currently under an FDA clinical hold.
Fulcrum Therapeutics, Inc. (Nasdaq: FULC) announced the grant of non-statutory stock options to two new employees, totaling 86,740 shares at an exercise price of $5.97. This grant, made under the Company’s 2022 Inducement Stock Incentive Plan, complies with Nasdaq Listing Rule 5635(c)(4). The options will vest over four years, with 25% vesting on the first anniversary and the remainder vesting quarterly thereafter, subject to continued employee service. Fulcrum is focused on rare genetic diseases, with key programs including losmapimod for facioscapulohumeral muscular dystrophy and FTX-6058 for sickle cell disease, the latter currently under FDA clinical hold.
Fulcrum Therapeutics (NASDAQ: FULC) is addressing a clinical hold on its Investigational New Drug application for FTX-6058, aimed at treating sickle cell disease, following the FDA's concerns over potential hematological risks. Despite this, recent Phase 1b trial data indicated significant increases in fetal hemoglobin, with up to 10.0% rise in the 12 mg cohort, suggesting therapeutic potential. The company is on track to complete enrollment in the Phase 3 REACH trial for losmapimod in facioscapulohumeral muscular dystrophy by 2H’23. Fulcrum reported a net loss of $109.9 million for 2022 but maintains a cash runway into mid-2025 after raising approximately $117.3 million in a public offering.
Fulcrum Therapeutics, Inc. (Nasdaq: FULC) will release its fourth quarter and full year 2022 financial results on March 9, 2023, before U.S. markets open. A conference call and webcast will follow at 8:00 a.m. ET. The company focuses on treatments for genetically defined rare diseases, with two lead clinical programs: losmapimod for facioscapulohumeral muscular dystrophy and FTX-6058 for sickle cell disease. For more details, access the conference call via telephone or the company's website.
Fulcrum Therapeutics, Inc. (Nasdaq: FULC) announced a full clinical hold issued by the FDA on February 23, 2023, for its Investigational New Drug application of FTX-6058, aimed at treating sickle cell disease. The hold, based on preclinical data, requires Fulcrum to suspend dosing in its Phase 1b trial until clarification is provided by the FDA, expected within 30 days. Despite this setback, the interim president expressed optimism about addressing the FDA's queries and maintaining confidence in the drug's potential benefits. FTX-6058 is a small-molecule inhibitor under development to increase fetal hemoglobin levels in patients.
Fulcrum Therapeutics (Nasdaq: FULC) announced the granting of stock options to two new employees as part of its 2022 Inducement Stock Incentive Plan. A total of 113,200 shares were granted at an exercise price of $12.41 each, reflecting the closing price on February 6, 2022. The options have a ten-year term and will vest over four years, beginning with 25% vesting after the first year and 6.25% quarterly thereafter. Fulcrum Therapeutics is focused on developing treatments for genetically defined rare diseases, with lead programs targeting facioscapulohumeral muscular dystrophy and sickle cell disease.
Fulcrum Therapeutics (Nasdaq: FULC) announced management's participation in the virtual SVB Securities Global Biopharma Conference on February 15, 2023, at 10:00 AM ET. The presentation will be accessible via webcast on the company's website, with an archived replay available for 90 days. Fulcrum is dedicated to enhancing the lives of patients with genetically defined rare diseases, focusing on two lead programs: losmapimod for facioscapulohumeral muscular dystrophy and FTX-6058 for sickle cell disease and other hemoglobinopathies. Their proprietary FulcrumSeek™ engine targets gene expression to tackle underlying genetic issues.
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