BridgeBio Pharma to Present New Data on its Novel Approaches to RAS-driven Cancers at the Fourth RAS Initiative Symposium

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BridgeBio Pharma, Inc. (Nasdaq: BBIO) will showcase preclinical data for its next-generation KRAS G12C dual inhibitor and PI3Kα:RAS breaker programs at the Fourth RAS Initiative Symposium, scheduled from October 17-19, 2022, in Frederick, MD. The oral presentation will be held on October 17 at 9:50 am ET, led by Dr. Eli Wallace. Additionally, an investor call is set for October 17 at 1:30 pm ET to discuss the findings and future developments. RAS mutations drive 30% of human cancers, highlighting the significance of this research.

- The conference will take place at the National Cancer Institute at Frederick, Maryland from October 17-19, 2022

- Presentation to include details from next-generation G12C dual inhibitor clinical candidate and characterization of advanced leads from the PI3Kα:RAS breaker program

- BridgeBio will host an investor call on October 17, 2022 at 1:30 pm ET to discuss the data and next steps for its two lead RAS programs

- RAS is the most common oncogenic driver with approximately 30% of all human cancers being driven by RAS mutations, including large proportions of lung, colorectal and pancreatic tumors. PIK3CA is the second most common oncogene in human tumors, being present in more than 30% of breast and endometrial carcinomas.

PALO ALTO, Calif., Oct. 07, 2022 (GLOBE NEWSWIRE) -- BridgeBio Pharma, Inc. (Nasdaq: BBIO) (“BridgeBio” or the “Company”), a commercial-stage biopharmaceutical company focused on genetic diseases and cancers, today announced that preclinical data for its two lead RAS programs – a next-generation KRAS G12C dual inhibitor program and a PI3Kα:RAS breaker program – will be featured in an oral presentation on Monday, October 17^th at the Fourth RAS Initiative Symposium. The Symposium will take place in Frederick, MD on October 17-19, 2022. Details about the oral presentation and the investor call and webcast are listed below.

KRAS G12C dual inhibitor:
BridgeBio has selected a next-generation KRAS G12C dual inhibitor development candidate and plans to enter the clinic in 2023. The Company’s development candidate is the first-known small molecule that directly binds and inhibits KRAS G12C in both its active (GTP bound) and inactive (GDP bound) conformations. BridgeBio believes this could lead to differentiated activity in cancer patients with KRAS G12C driven disease, as all other known clinical stage direct KRAS G12C inhibitors do not inhibit the active oncogenic form of the protein (GTP-bound KRAS G12C).

PI3Kα:RAS breaker:
BridgeBio is also pursuing PI3Kα:RAS breakers, small molecules that block RAS driven PI3Kα activation. Inhibiting PI3Kα activity by preventing its interaction with RAS can provide a “tumor selective” mechanism that spares glucose metabolism. This novel approach could, if successful, potentially have broad utility against oncogene-driven tumors as both a monotherapy and in combination with other agents.

Oral presentation details:

Title: Novel Approaches to Target RAS Driven Cancers
Presenter: Eli Wallace, Ph.D., Chief Scientific Officer, Oncology at BridgeBio Pharma, Inc.
Oral session date & time: Monday, October 17^th at 9:50 am – 12:30 pm ET

Webcast Information
BridgeBio will host an investor call and simultaneous webcast to discuss preclinical data from both lead RAS programs and the selection of the KRAS G12C dual inhibitor development candidate on October 17, 2022 at 1:30 pm ET. To access this call via phone, participants will need to register using the following link where they will be provided a phone number and access code: (https://register.vevent.com/register/BIbd4d7a752dcc4ade970571556d4060e5). The webcast and presentation slides can be viewed during the time of the call via a link on the event calendar page of BridgeBio’s website at https://investor.bridgebio.com/. A replay of the conference call and webcast will be archived on the Company’s website and will be available for at least 30 days following the event. 

About BridgeBio Pharma, Inc.
BridgeBio Pharma, Inc. (BridgeBio) is a commercial-stage biopharmaceutical company founded to discover, create, test and deliver transformative medicines to treat patients who suffer from genetic diseases and cancers with clear genetic drivers. BridgeBio’s pipeline of development programs ranges from early science to advanced clinical trials. BridgeBio was founded in 2015 and its team of experienced drug discoverers, developers and innovators are committed to applying advances in genetic medicine to help patients as quickly as possible. For more information visit bridgebio.com and follow us on LinkedIn and Twitter.

BridgeBio Pharma, Inc. Forward-Looking Statements

This press release contains forward-looking statements. Statements we make in this press release may include statements that are not historical facts and are considered forward-looking within the meaning of Section 27A of the Securities Act of 1933, as amended (the Securities Act), and Section 21E of the Securities Exchange Act of 1934, as amended (the Exchange Act), which are usually identified by the use of words such as “anticipates,” “believes,” “estimates,” “expects,” “intends,” “may,” “plans,” “projects,” “seeks,” “should,” “will,” and variations of such words or similar expressions. We intend these forward-looking statements to be covered by the safe harbor provisions for forward-looking statements contained in Section 27A of the Securities Act and Section 21E of the Exchange Act and are making this statement for purposes of complying with those safe harbor provisions. These forward-looking statements, including statements relating to expectations, plans and prospects regarding the preclinical and clinical development plans, clinical trial designs, clinical and therapeutic potential, and strategy of our product candidates, including, but not limited to: the timing and success of our RAS program, including our next-generation KRAS G12C dual inhibitor development candidate and plans to be in the clinic in 2023; the potential for our next-generation G12C dual inhibitors to be the first known compounds designed to directly bind and inhibit KRAS in both its active (GTP bound) and inactive (GDP bound) conformations driven by insights from its molecular dynamics platform; our pursuit of PI3Kα:RAS breakers, if successfully developed, for potential utility against oncogene-driven tumors as both a monotherapy and in combination with other agents; and the timing of these events, reflect our current views about our plans, intentions, expectations, strategies and prospects, which are based on the information currently available to us and on assumptions we have made. Although we believe that our plans, intentions, expectations, strategies and prospects as reflected in or suggested by those forward-looking statements are reasonable, we can give no assurance that the plans, intentions, expectations or strategies will be attained or achieved. Furthermore, actual results may differ materially from those described in the forward-looking statements and will be affected by a number of risks, uncertainties and assumptions, including, but not limited to:, if the development program is not successful or if competing therapy options are approved; the design and success of planned clinical trials, future regulatory filings, approvals and/or sales; the FDA or such other regulatory agencies may not agree with our regulatory approval strategies, components of our filings, such as clinical trial designs, conduct and methodologies, or the sufficiency of data submitted; potential adverse impacts due to the global COVID-19 pandemic such as delays in regulatory review, manufacturing and supply chain interruptions, adverse effects on healthcare systems and disruption of the global economy; and those risks set forth in the Risk Factors section of our most recent annual report on Form 10-K filed with the U.S. Securities and Exchange Commission (SEC) and our other SEC filings. Moreover, BridgeBio operates in a very competitive and rapidly changing environment in which new risks emerge from time to time. These forward-looking statements are based upon the current expectations and beliefs of BridgeBio’s management as of the date of this release and are subject to certain risks and uncertainties that could cause actual results to differ materially from those described in the forward-looking statements. Except as required by applicable law, we assume no obligation to update publicly any forward-looking statements, whether as a result of new information, future events or otherwise.

BridgeBio Contact:
Vikram Bali
contact@bridgebio.com
(650)-789-8220 

FAQ

What is BridgeBio Pharma presenting at the Fourth RAS Initiative Symposium?

BridgeBio Pharma will present preclinical data on its next-generation KRAS G12C dual inhibitor and PI3Kα:RAS breaker programs on October 17, 2022.

When is the investor call for BridgeBio's RAS programs?

The investor call is scheduled for October 17, 2022, at 1:30 pm ET.

What are the focus areas of BridgeBio's research related to RAS?

BridgeBio's research focuses on RAS mutations, which drive about 30% of human cancers, including lung and colorectal tumors, through its KRAS G12C dual inhibitor and PI3Kα:RAS breaker programs.

Who is presenting BridgeBio's findings at the RAS Initiative Symposium?

Dr. Eli Wallace will present the findings at the RAS Initiative Symposium on October 17, 2022.

What is unique about BridgeBio's KRAS G12C dual inhibitor?

It is the first small molecule known to directly bind and inhibit KRAS G12C in both active and inactive forms, a significant differentiation from other therapies.