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Protara Therapeutics, Inc. (Nasdaq: TARA) is a clinical-stage biotechnology company developing therapies for cancer and rare diseases, and its news flow reflects progress across its investigational programs. Company announcements frequently highlight updates on TARA-002, an investigational cell-based therapy in development for non-muscle invasive bladder cancer (NMIBC) and lymphatic malformations (LMs), as well as on IV Choline Chloride, an investigational phospholipid substrate replacement therapy for patients on long-term parenteral support.
Investors following TARA news can expect detailed coverage of clinical trial milestones, including interim data from the Phase 2 ADVANCED-2 trial in NMIBC and the Phase 2 STARBORN-1 trial in pediatric LMs. Recent press releases have discussed complete response rates, safety and tolerability findings, and regulatory feedback from the U.S. Food and Drug Administration (FDA) on potential registrational paths for TARA-002 in both BCG-unresponsive and BCG-naïve NMIBC populations.
News items also report on regulatory designations and programs, such as Breakthrough Therapy, Fast Track, and Rare Pediatric Disease designations for TARA-002 in LMs, and Fast Track and Orphan Drug Designations for IV Choline Chloride in patients on long-term parenteral nutrition. In addition, Protara’s releases describe participation of TARA-002 in the FDA’s Chemistry, Manufacturing, and Controls Development and Readiness Pilot (CDRP) Program.
Another key theme in TARA news is capital markets activity, including underwritten public offerings of common stock under the company’s shelf registration statement on Form S-3, with proceeds directed toward the clinical development of TARA-002 and other programs. Corporate updates may reference conference presentations, such as appearances at healthcare conferences, and scheduled webcasts to review new clinical data.
By monitoring this news page, readers can follow Protara’s disclosed clinical data updates, regulatory interactions, financing events, and other material developments that the company reports through press releases and related communications.
Protara Therapeutics (Nasdaq: TARA) reported Q2 2024 financial results and provided a business update. Key highlights include:
1. On track to report preliminary data from ADVANCED-2 trial of TARA-002 in NMIBC in Q4 2024.
2. Expect to dose first patient in pivotal trial for IV Choline Chloride in Q1 2025.
3. Cash resources of ~$90 million, expected to fund operations into 2026.
4. Q2 2024 net loss of $9.5 million, or $0.45 per share, compared to $11.3 million, or $1.00 per share, in Q2 2023.
5. R&D expenses decreased to $6.4 million from $7.2 million year-over-year.
6. G&A expenses decreased to $4.3 million from $4.9 million year-over-year.
Protara Therapeutics (Nasdaq: TARA) announced the grant of inducement non-qualified stock options to Lisa Schlesinger, the new VP, Head of New Product Development and Market Access. She was awarded options to purchase 118,400 shares at $2.23 per share, Protara's closing price on June 24, 2024. The options vest over four years with 25% vesting after one year, and the remaining 75% vesting monthly over the following three years, contingent on continued service. The grant was approved by Protara's independent Board members under NASDAQ Listing Rule 5635(c)(4).
Protara Therapeutics (Nasdaq: TARA) announced its participation in the TD Cowen 5th Annual Oncology Innovation Summit. The company, focused on developing transformative therapies for cancer and rare diseases, will have its management team engage in a virtual fireside chat on May 28, 2024, at 3:00 pm ET. This event will be available via live webcast through Protara's website and archived temporarily after the presentation.
Protara Therapeutics, Inc. announced positive three-month data from TARA-002 clinical program in NMIBC, aligned with FDA on IV Choline Chloride path forward, and closed $45.0 million private placement. Cash resources expected to fund operations into 2026. Financially, cash, cash equivalents, and investments total $55.2 million, with $7.7 million increase in R&D expenses and $4.1 million decrease in G&A expenses for Q1 2024.
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