Solid Biosciences Inc. develops precision genetic medicines for rare neuromuscular and cardiac diseases. The company’s recurring news centers on its gene therapy portfolio, including SGT-003 for Duchenne muscular dystrophy, SGT-212 for Friedreich’s ataxia, SGT-501 for catecholaminergic polymorphic ventricular tachycardia, and SGT-601 for TNNT2-mediated dilated cardiomyopathy.
Company updates also cover clinical data from Duchenne studies, regulatory designations for SGT-003, scientific presentations in gene and cell therapy, capital-raising activity, inducement equity grants, investor conference participation, shareholder voting matters, and governance disclosures.
Solid Biosciences Inc. (Nasdaq: SLDB) will announce its third quarter 2020 financial results on November 5, 2020, before the market opens. Management will conduct a conference call at 8:30 a.m. ET to discuss these results and recent business developments. A live webcast will be accessible via the Company's website. Solid Biosciences is dedicated to advancing therapies for Duchenne muscular dystrophy, focusing on correcting the disease-causing mutation with its lead gene therapy candidate, SGT-001.
Solid Biosciences (Nasdaq: SLDB) announced participation in the Chardan 4th Annual Genetic Medicines Conference on October 6, 2020, at 4:45 pm ET. Executives including Jennifer Ziolkowski, Chief Financial Officer, and Joel Schneider, Chief Technology Officer, will engage in a virtual fireside chat. A live webcast will be accessible via the company's Events page and an archived replay will be available for approximately 30 days. Solid Biosciences is dedicated to developing therapies for Duchenne muscular dystrophy, focusing on correcting the underlying mutation with their lead candidate, SGT-001.
Solid Biosciences (NASDAQ: SLDB) announced that its IGNITE DMD Phase I/II clinical trial remains on clinical hold following a serious adverse event. The FDA's hold, initiated in November 2019, requires additional information about manufacturing processes and updated patient safety data. Despite efforts to resolve the hold, including submitting manufacturing improvements, the FDA has requested further details. CEO Ilan Ganot emphasized the commitment to patient safety and ongoing dialogue with the FDA, as the company believes SGT-001 could significantly benefit Duchenne muscular dystrophy patients.
Solid Biosciences Inc. (Nasdaq: SLDB) appointed Ian F. Smith as the new Chairman of the Board, effective June 16, 2020, succeeding co-founder Andrey Zarur, Ph.D. CEO Ilan Ganot praised Zarur's contributions to advancing Duchenne muscular dystrophy therapies. Smith brings extensive biopharmaceutical experience, previously serving as COO and CFO of Vertex Pharmaceuticals. Solid Biosciences focuses on developing gene therapy candidate SGT-001 to address Duchenne at its core.
Solid Biosciences Inc. (Nasdaq: SLDB) has announced a change to its 2020 Annual Meeting of Stockholders, which will now be held virtually on June 16, 2020, at 8:00 a.m. Eastern Time due to COVID-19 restrictions. Shareholders who held shares by April 20, 2020, are entitled to participate and vote. Access to the meeting requires a control number from proxy materials. The company emphasizes that all stockholders should vote in advance, and technical support details are provided in a filed proxy supplement.
Solid Biosciences (Nasdaq: SLDB) announced that its IGNITE DMD Phase I/II clinical trial remains on clinical hold by the FDA. In response to the hold, the company submitted a revised clinical protocol in April 2020, focusing on patient safety and manufacturing process improvements. However, the FDA requested further data, which Solid expects to submit by Q3 2020. SGT-001, their gene therapy candidate for Duchenne muscular dystrophy, aims to deliver a synthetic dystrophin gene and has received designations intended to expedite the drug's development.