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Design Therapeutics to Participate in the SVB Securities Virtual Global Biopharma Conference

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Design Therapeutics, Inc. (Nasdaq: DSGN), a biotechnology firm focusing on treatments for degenerative genetic diseases, announced that CEO João Siffert will engage in a fireside chat during the SVB Securities Virtual Global Biopharma Conference on February 15, 2023, at 5:00 p.m. ET. This event will be accessible via a live webcast on the company’s website and will be archived for 30 days. Design Therapeutics is pioneering GeneTAC™ therapy aimed at modifying disease-causing gene expressions, currently testing its lead candidate DT-216 for Friedreich ataxia, alongside other programs targeting various genetic disorders.

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CARLSBAD, Calif., Feb. 08, 2023 (GLOBE NEWSWIRE) -- Design Therapeutics, Inc. (Nasdaq: DSGN), a clinical-stage biotechnology company developing treatments for serious degenerative genetic diseases, today announced that João Siffert, M.D., president and chief executive officer, will participate in a fireside chat during the SVB Securities Virtual Global Biopharma Conference on Wednesday, February 15, 2023, at 5:00 p.m. ET.

A live webcast will be available in the investor section of the company's website at www.designtx.com and will be archived for 30 days following the presentation.

About Design Therapeutics
Design Therapeutics is a clinical-stage biotechnology company developing a new class of therapies based on its platform of GeneTAC™ gene targeted chimera small molecules. The company’s GeneTAC™ molecules are designed to either dial up or dial down the expression of a specific disease-causing gene to address the underlying cause of disease. Design is currently evaluating its lead GeneTAC™ small molecule, DT-216, in an ongoing Phase 1 clinical trial in patients with Friedreich ataxia. The company is also advancing programs in Fuchs endothelial corneal dystrophy and myotonic dystrophy type-1. Discovery efforts for multiple other serious degenerative disorders caused by nucleotide repeat expansions are also underway, including for fragile X syndrome, spinocerebellar ataxias, Huntington disease, spinobulbar muscular atrophy, and C9orf72-amyotrophic lateral sclerosis/frontotemporal dementia. For more information, please visit designtx.com.

Contact:
Investors:
Chelcie Lister
THRUST Strategic Communications
chelcie@thrustsc.com

Media:
Amanda Sellers
Verge Scientific Communications
asellers@vergescientific.com

 


FAQ

What is Design Therapeutics participating in on February 15, 2023?

Design Therapeutics will participate in a fireside chat at the SVB Securities Virtual Global Biopharma Conference.

Who is the CEO of Design Therapeutics?

João Siffert is the CEO of Design Therapeutics.

What is the focus of Design Therapeutics' GeneTAC™ platform?

The GeneTAC™ platform focuses on developing therapies that target and modify the expression of disease-causing genes.

What is DT-216 being tested for?

DT-216 is being tested in a Phase 1 clinical trial for Friedreich ataxia.

Where can I watch the Design Therapeutics fireside chat?

The fireside chat will be available via live webcast on the Design Therapeutics website.

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