Synageva BioPharma™ to Present at the Leerink Swann Global Healthcare Conference 2013
LEXINGTON, Mass.--(BUSINESS WIRE)--
Synageva
BioPharma Corp. (“Synageva”) (NASDAQ:GEVA), a clinical stage
biopharmaceutical company developing therapeutic products for rare
disorders, today announced its presentation at the upcoming Leerink
Swann Global Healthcare Conference 2013.
Mark Goldberg, MD, Senior Vice President, Medical and Regulatory
Affairs, is scheduled to present on Wednesday, February 13, 2013, at
9:00 AM EST. The presentation will be webcast live and may be accessed
from the “Webcasts & Presentations” section of the Investor Relations
tab on the home page of Synageva’s website at www.synageva.com.
About Synageva’s Lead Program
Sebelipase
alfa (formerly referred to as SBC-102) is a recombinant form of the
human LAL enzyme under development by Synageva as an enzyme replacement
therapy for LAL Deficiency, a lysosomal storage disorder (LSD). Synageva
is currently evaluating sebelipase alfa in global clinical trials for
both early and late onset LAL Deficiency. Sebelipase alfa has been
granted orphan designations by the U.S. Food and Drug Administration
(FDA), the European Medicines Agency, and the Japanese Ministry of
Health, Labour and Welfare. Additionally, sebelipase alfa received “fast
track” designation by the FDA.
About LAL Deficiency
LAL
Deficiency is a rare autosomal recessive LSD caused by a marked
decrease in LAL enzyme activity. Late onset LAL Deficiency, sometimes
called Cholesteryl Ester Storage Disease (CESD), affects both children
and adults. In these patients, the buildup of fatty material in the
liver and blood vessel walls may lead to liver cirrhosis, liver failure
and accelerated atherosclerotic events. Early onset LAL Deficiency,
sometimes called Wolman disease, affects infants and is characterized by
severe malabsorption, growth failure and liver failure, and is usually
fatal within the first six months of life. There are no approved
pharmacological therapies for LAL Deficiency. Success with stem cell and
liver transplant appears to be limited by procedure-related morbidity
and mortality.
About Synageva BioPharma Corp.
Synageva is a clinical stage biopharmaceutical company focused on the
discovery, development, and commercialization of therapeutic products
for patients with life-threatening rare diseases and unmet medical need.
Synageva has several protein therapeutics in its drug development
pipeline. The company has assembled a team with a proven record of
bringing therapies to patients with rare diseases.
Further information regarding Synageva BioPharma Corp. is available at www.synageva.com.
Forward-Looking Statements
This news release and oral statements made from time to time by Synageva
representatives in respect of the same subject matter may contain
“forward-looking statements” under the provisions of the Private
Securities Litigation Reform Act of 1995. Such statements can be
identified by introductory words such as “expects,” “plans,” “intends,”
“believes,” “will,” “estimates,” “forecasts,” “projects,” or words of
similar meaning and by the fact that they do not relate strictly to
historical or current facts. Many factors may cause actual results to
differ materially from forward-looking statements, including inaccurate
assumptions and a broad variety of risks and uncertainties, some of
which are known, including those identified under the heading “Risk
Factors” in the Company’s prospectus supplement filed with the
Securities and Exchange Commission (the “SEC”) on January 3, 2013, and
other filings Synageva periodically makes with the SEC and others of
which are not. No forward-looking statement is a guarantee of future
results or events, and investors should avoid placing undue reliance on
such statements. Synageva undertakes no obligation to update any
forward-looking statements, whether as a result of new information,
future events or otherwise.
“Dedicated to Rare Diseases®” is a registered trademark and “Synageva
BioPharma™” is a trademark of Synageva BioPharma Corp.
Press Release $GEVA Synageva BioPharma Corp.
LEXINGTON, Mass.--(BUSINESS WIRE)-- Synageva BioPharma Corp. (“Synageva”) (NASDAQ:GEVA), a clinical stage biopharmaceutical company developing therapeutic products for rare disorders, today announced its presentation at the upcoming Leerink Swann Global Healthcare Conference 2013.
Mark Goldberg, MD, Senior Vice President, Medical and Regulatory Affairs, is scheduled to present on Wednesday, February 13, 2013, at 9:00 AM EST. The presentation will be webcast live and may be accessed from the “Webcasts & Presentations” section of the Investor Relations tab on the home page of Synageva’s website at www.synageva.com.
About Synageva’s Lead Program
Sebelipase alfa (formerly referred to as SBC-102) is a recombinant form of the human LAL enzyme under development by Synageva as an enzyme replacement therapy for LAL Deficiency, a lysosomal storage disorder (LSD). Synageva is currently evaluating sebelipase alfa in global clinical trials for both early and late onset LAL Deficiency. Sebelipase alfa has been granted orphan designations by the U.S. Food and Drug Administration (FDA), the European Medicines Agency, and the Japanese Ministry of Health, Labour and Welfare. Additionally, sebelipase alfa received “fast track” designation by the FDA.
About LAL Deficiency
LAL Deficiency is a rare autosomal recessive LSD caused by a marked decrease in LAL enzyme activity. Late onset LAL Deficiency, sometimes called Cholesteryl Ester Storage Disease (CESD), affects both children and adults. In these patients, the buildup of fatty material in the liver and blood vessel walls may lead to liver cirrhosis, liver failure and accelerated atherosclerotic events. Early onset LAL Deficiency, sometimes called Wolman disease, affects infants and is characterized by severe malabsorption, growth failure and liver failure, and is usually fatal within the first six months of life. There are no approved pharmacological therapies for LAL Deficiency. Success with stem cell and liver transplant appears to be limited by procedure-related morbidity and mortality.
About Synageva BioPharma Corp.
Synageva is a clinical stage biopharmaceutical company focused on the discovery, development, and commercialization of therapeutic products for patients with life-threatening rare diseases and unmet medical need. Synageva has several protein therapeutics in its drug development pipeline. The company has assembled a team with a proven record of bringing therapies to patients with rare diseases.
Further information regarding Synageva BioPharma Corp. is available at www.synageva.com.
Forward-Looking Statements
This news release and oral statements made from time to time by Synageva representatives in respect of the same subject matter may contain “forward-looking statements” under the provisions of the Private Securities Litigation Reform Act of 1995. Such statements can be identified by introductory words such as “expects,” “plans,” “intends,” “believes,” “will,” “estimates,” “forecasts,” “projects,” or words of similar meaning and by the fact that they do not relate strictly to historical or current facts. Many factors may cause actual results to differ materially from forward-looking statements, including inaccurate assumptions and a broad variety of risks and uncertainties, some of which are known, including those identified under the heading “Risk Factors” in the Company’s prospectus supplement filed with the Securities and Exchange Commission (the “SEC”) on January 3, 2013, and other filings Synageva periodically makes with the SEC and others of which are not. No forward-looking statement is a guarantee of future results or events, and investors should avoid placing undue reliance on such statements. Synageva undertakes no obligation to update any forward-looking statements, whether as a result of new information, future events or otherwise.
“Dedicated to Rare Diseases®” is a registered trademark and “Synageva BioPharma™” is a trademark of Synageva BioPharma Corp.
For Synageva:
Matthew Osborne, 781-357-9947
matthew.osborne@synageva.com
Source: Synageva BioPharma Corp.