Mereo Biopharma Stock Price, News & Analysis

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Mereo BioPharma Group plc (NASDAQ: MREO) announced that Dr. Denise Scots-Knight and the management team will participate in a fireside chat at the 22nd Annual Needham Healthcare Conference on April 20, 2023, at 01:45 PM GMT / 08:45 AM ET. The event will be accessible via a live audio webcast on the Company's website, with an archived replay available for two weeks afterwards.

Mereo is focused on developing innovative therapeutics for rare diseases, boasting clinical-stage candidates like setrusumab for osteogenesis imperfecta and alvelestat for severe alpha-1-antitrypsin deficiency. The partnership with Ultragenyx includes potential milestone payments of up to $254 million. Mereo has also received U.S. Orphan Drug Designation for alvelestat and is actively developing oncology products, including etigilimab and navicixizumab.

The bispecific antibodies for cancer market is projected to grow by USD 400.72 million from 2022 to 2027, with a CAGR of 8.82%, driven by an increasing incidence of cancer and the advantages these antibodies hold over traditional monoclonal antibodies. North America is expected to account for 38% of this growth, especially due to favorable reimbursement schemes. Key trends include an increase in strategic alliances and advancements in bispecific antibody generation platforms, while challenges such as high drug costs and late diagnoses impact market growth.

Glyscend Therapeutics announced the appointment of Michael Wyzga to its Board of Directors, enhancing its leadership in the biotechnology space. Wyzga, with over 20 years of experience in life sciences, previously held senior positions at Radius Health and Genzyme Corporation. His expertise is expected to be crucial as Glyscend advances its lead product, GLY-200, through clinical trials for Type 2 diabetes and obesity. Wyzga expressed enthusiasm about the company’s promising Phase 1 trial results for GLY-200, which utilizes a unique gut-targeted approach. The company is focused on developing innovative polymer therapies for metabolic disorders.

Mereo BioPharma Group plc (NASDAQ: MREO) released its financial results for the year ended December 31, 2022, reporting a net loss of £34.2 million compared to a net profit of £12.7 million in 2021. The company maintains £68.2 million in cash resources, sufficient to fund operations into 2026. Key developments include positive data from the Phase 2 ASTRAEUS study of alvelestat for severe alpha-1-antitrypsin deficiency and completion of enrollment for the Phase 2 Orbit study of setrusumab in osteogenesis imperfecta. Mereo has received Fast Track Designation from the FDA and anticipates further data in mid-2023.

Mereo BioPharma announced a clear path forward for its alvelestat program following positive regulatory feedback from the FDA and EMA. The company plans a single global Phase 3 study evaluating alvelestat at a 240 mg dose against placebo for alpha-1-antitrypsin deficiency-related lung disease (AATD-LD) over 12-18 months. The study's independent primary endpoints will include a patient-reported outcome and lung density via CT scan. Notably, no additional confirmatory study is required for full marketing approval in both the U.S. and EU. The conference call today at 8:30 AM ET will provide further details.

Mereo BioPharma Group (NASDAQ: MREO) has announced that CEO Dr. Denise Scots-Knight will participate in a fireside chat at the SVB Securities Global Biopharma Conference on February 15, 2023, at 01:00 PM GMT / 08:00 AM ET. The event will be accessible via a live audio webcast on the company's website, with an archived replay available for two weeks post-event.

Mereo is focused on developing therapeutics for rare diseases, with two main candidates: setrusumab for osteogenesis imperfecta and alvelestat for severe Alpha-1 antitrypsin deficiency. The company aims to advance its drug pipeline with strategic partnerships and clinical studies.

Mereo BioPharma Group plc (NASDAQ: MREO) announced that CEO Dr. Denise Scots-Knight will participate in a fireside chat at the Jefferies London Healthcare Conference on November 15, 2022, at 12:55pm GMT / 07:55am ET. The event will include a live audio webcast available on the company's Investors page. Mereo focuses on innovative therapeutics for rare diseases and oncology, holding two rare disease candidates and two oncology candidates in clinical development, with significant partnerships and potential milestone payments totaling over $500 million.