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Seres Therapeutics, Inc. (Nasdaq: MCRB) is a clinical-stage live biotherapeutics company that regularly issues news about its microbiome-based drug programs, regulatory interactions, and corporate developments. The company focuses on oral live biotherapeutics for medically vulnerable patient populations, particularly adults undergoing allogeneic hematopoietic stem cell transplant (allo-HSCT) and other high-risk groups.
News about Seres often centers on its lead investigational candidate SER-155, including Phase 1b clinical data showing a significant reduction in bacterial bloodstream infections, systemic antibiotic exposure, and febrile neutropenia in allo-HSCT patients compared with placebo. Updates also cover regulatory designations for SER-155, such as Breakthrough Therapy and Fast Track status, and detailed feedback from the U.S. Food and Drug Administration on the design of a planned Phase 2 study.
Investors and followers of MCRB can expect announcements on clinical trial progress, investigator-sponsored studies in areas like immune checkpoint inhibitor–related enterocolitis, and research presentations at major medical meetings. Seres also issues press releases on mechanistic publications for its live biotherapeutics, including VOWST™, and on data generated from its MbTx® platform that support its broader live biotherapeutic strategy.
In addition to R&D updates, Seres publishes news on cost-reduction actions, cash runway expectations, leadership changes, and efforts to secure capital or partnerships to advance its pipeline. For those tracking MCRB, this news feed provides a centralized view of program milestones, scientific data, regulatory interactions, and corporate actions that shape the company’s live biotherapeutics portfolio.
Seres Therapeutics (MCRB) announced its participation in the 43rd Annual J.P. Morgan Healthcare Conference, where CEO Eric Shaff will present on January 16, 2025. The presentation will focus on the company's biotherapeutics pipeline, particularly SER-155, which recently received FDA Breakthrough Therapy designation for reducing bloodstream infections in adults undergoing allogeneic hematopoietic stem cell transplant.
The Phase 1b study results showed SER-155 achieved a 77% relative risk reduction in bloodstream infections, significant reduction in antibiotic exposure, and lower febrile neutropenia incidence. Seres is actively seeking partners to explore SER-155's development for additional vulnerable populations, including autologous-HSCT patients, cancer patients, CAR-T recipients, and others.
Seres Therapeutics (MCRB) announced FDA Breakthrough Therapy designation for SER-155, targeting bloodstream infections in adults undergoing allogeneic hematopoietic stem cell transplant. Phase 1b clinical data showed a 77% relative risk reduction in bacterial bloodstream infections versus placebo, with significantly reduced antibiotic exposure (9.2 vs 21.1 days).
The treatment demonstrated positive safety profile with no treatment-related serious adverse events. A Breakthrough Therapy meeting with FDA is expected in Q1 2025. The company is seeking strategic partnerships to accelerate development and expand to multiple target populations beyond the current ~40,000 worldwide allo-HSCT patients.
Seres Therapeutics (Nasdaq: MCRB) has announced its participation in the Piper Sandler 36th Annual Healthcare Conference. President and CEO Eric Shaff will engage in a fireside chat on December 3, 2024, at 4:30 p.m. ET. The event will be accessible via live webcast through the company's website under the 'Events and Presentations' tab in the 'Investors and News' section, with replay available after the event.
Seres Therapeutics (MCRB) reported Q3 2024 results highlighting positive clinical data for SER-155, showing a 77% reduction in bloodstream infections in patients undergoing allo-HSCT compared to placebo. The company completed the VOWST™ sale to Nestlé Health Science for approximately $175M upfront, with additional installment payments of $75M expected in 2025 and potential milestone payments up to $275M. Q3 saw a net loss from continuing operations of $51M, while reporting net income from discontinued operations of $139.8M. With current cash position and projected payments, Seres expects to fund operations into Q4 2025.
Seres Therapeutics (Nasdaq: MCRB) announced it will host a conference call and live audio webcast on November 13, 2024 at 8:30 a.m. ET to discuss third quarter 2024 financial results and provide business updates. Participants can access the call by dialing 800-715-9871 (domestic) or 646-307-1963 (international) with conference ID 5051385. A webcast replay will be available on the company's website for approximately 21 days after the event.
Seres Therapeutics (Nasdaq: MCRB) has completed the sale of its VOWST business to Nestlé Health Science, strengthening its financial position and focusing on developing novel live biotherapeutics for high-risk patient populations. The transaction provides $175M in gross proceeds, with additional future payments expected. This extends Seres' cash runway into Q4 2025.
The company plans to advance SER-155, which showed promising results in reducing bloodstream infections and antibiotic exposure in allogeneic HSCT patients. Seres will also evaluate SER-155 for other at-risk populations and develop SER-147 for chronic liver disease patients.
The deal results in a streamlined organization, reducing headcount from 200 to 100, and retiring all debt. Seres is considering both internal development and partnerships to maximize value creation in multiple target populations.
Lucien Selce and MKT Capital , owning 1.4 million shares of Seres Therapeutics (NASDAQ: MCRB), have issued an open letter to the company's Board of Directors. The letter expresses concern over a media report suggesting Seres rejected a takeover offer from Nestlé for $6.00 - $6.50 per share, instead opting to sell its VOWST business to Nestlé Health Science.
The shareholders are requesting immediate clarification from the Board regarding its engagement with Nestlé, citing potential violation of fiduciary duty if the report is accurate. They highlight that Nestlé's reported offer would have represented a 622% premium to Seres' current stock price. The letter emphasizes the urgency of the matter, as the VOWST sale is set to close on September 30, 2024.
Seres Therapeutics (Nasdaq: MCRB), a leading live biotherapeutics company, announced that its stockholders have approved the previously proposed sale of the Company's VOWST business to Société des Produits Nestlé S.A. The transaction is expected to close on September 30, 2024, subject to customary closing conditions. Seres will file a Current Report on Form 8-K with the SEC detailing the voting results. This development marks a significant step in the company's strategic direction, potentially impacting its future operations and financial position.
Seres Therapeutics, a leading live biotherapeutics company, has announced its participation in the Cantor Global Healthcare Conference. Eric Shaff, the company's President and CEO, will deliver a presentation on September 18, 2024, at 3:05 p.m. ET.
Investors and interested parties can access a video webcast of the presentation through the "Events and Presentations" tab on the "Investors and News" section of Seres' website. The replay will be available approximately one hour after the event and will remain accessible for 21 days.
This participation in a major healthcare conference demonstrates Seres Therapeutics' commitment to engaging with the investment community and sharing updates on their progress in the live biotherapeutics field.
Seres Therapeutics (Nasdaq: MCRB) reports positive results from the Phase 1b placebo-controlled study of SER-155 in patients undergoing allogeneic hematopoietic stem cell transplant (allo-HSCT). The study showed:
- Significant reduction in bacterial bloodstream infections (BSIs) and systemic antibiotic exposure
- Lower incidence of febrile neutropenia compared to placebo
- Generally well-tolerated safety profile with no treatment-related serious adverse events
Seres plans to seek Breakthrough Therapy designation from the FDA and discuss advancing SER-155 development for allo-HSCT. The company also intends to evaluate SER-155 in other high-risk patient populations for serious bacterial infections.
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