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Biomea Fusion, Inc. (BMEA) is a clinical-stage biopharmaceutical company pioneering oral covalent small molecule therapies for genetically defined cancers and metabolic disorders. This page provides investors and researchers with timely updates on the company's scientific advancements, clinical trial progress, and strategic initiatives.
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- 24 patients enrolled, with 15 having FLT3 mutations
- 81.8% of evaluable patients showed clinical activity
- 77.8% demonstrated decreased bone marrow blasts
- Median overall survival of 3.48 months vs. historical 2.1 months
- Well-tolerated safety profile with no treatment-related discontinuations
Biomea Fusion (Nasdaq: BMEA), a clinical-stage diabetes and obesity medicines company, has granted stock options to two new employees as part of their inducement package. The grants, approved on March 23, 2025, by the compensation committee, allow the purchase of a total of 30,000 shares of common stock.
The stock options will vest quarterly over a four-year period, with 1/16 of the shares vesting each quarter, contingent on continued employment. These awards were issued under Biomea's 2023 Inducement Equity Plan, which was adopted by the board on November 17, 2023, and comply with Nasdaq Listing Rule 5635(c)(4) regarding inducement grants for new employees.
Biomea Fusion (BMEA) announced Q4 and full year 2024 financial results, highlighting significant progress in its diabetes and obesity programs. The company appointed Mick Hitchcock as Interim CEO and shifted focus exclusively to metabolic disorders, terminating oncology trials. Key highlights include:
The COVALENT-111 study showed promising results for icovamenib in type 2 diabetes, achieving a 1.47% HbA1c reduction in severe insulin deficient patients and 53% increase in C-peptide levels. The drug demonstrated durability and good tolerability with no serious adverse events.
Financial results show cash position of $58.6 million as of December 31, 2024. Net loss was $29.3 million for Q4 2024 and $138.4 million for full year 2024. R&D expenses were $118.1 million for 2024, up from $102.5 million in 2023.
Key 2025 milestones include FDA discussions for late-stage development, 52-week COVALENT-111 data, COVALENT-112 open label data, and BMF-650 IND submission.
Biomea Fusion (NASDAQ: BMEA), a clinical-stage diabetes and obesity medicines company, announced a significant leadership change with board member Mick Hitchcock, Ph.D. appointed as interim CEO, replacing Thomas Butler effective immediately.
Dr. Hitchcock, who has served on Biomea's board since March 2021, brings extensive pharmaceutical experience, including 27 years at Gilead Sciences in various vice president roles and 13 years at Bristol-Myers Squibb. His appointment comes at a important time following positive Phase II data for icovamenib in insulin-deficient patients.
The new interim CEO holds a Ph.D. in microbiology from the University of Melbourne and has significant experience in drug development and commercialization, particularly in antiviral treatments. He currently serves as Past Chair of the University of Nevada, Reno Foundation and as an Adjunct Professor of Microbiology at UNR Medical School.
Biomea Fusion (NASDAQ: BMEA) has presented groundbreaking clinical data for icovamenib, their investigational covalent menin inhibitor, at the ATTD 2025 Conference. The drug demonstrated significant improvement in pancreatic beta-cell function in patients with severe insulin-deficient diabetes.
Key findings include:
- 53% mean increase in C-peptide levels 3 months after the last dose
- Strong correlation between C-peptide increase and HbA1c reduction (r=-0.73, p<0.0001)
- Statistically significant placebo-adjusted mean reduction in HbA1c of 1.47% at Week 26 (p=0.022)
- Enhanced responsiveness to GLP-1-based medicines in preclinical studies
The results suggest icovamenib's potential as a first-in-class, disease-modifying therapy by targeting beta-cell restoration and enhancing insulin secretion, with benefits persisting beyond the treatment period. The treatment shows particular promise for severe insulin-deficient diabetes, affecting over 100 million people worldwide.