GBT Announces Participation at the Wedbush PacGrow Healthcare Conference

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Global Blood Therapeutics (GBT) announced its participation in a virtual fireside chat at the Wedbush PacGrow Healthcare Conference on August 11, 2021, at 2:20 p.m. ET. The event will be streamed live on GBT’s website, with an archived replay available for a month.

GBT focuses on developing treatments for sickle cell disease (SCD), including the FDA-approved Oxbryta® and other promising pipeline programs like inclacumab and GBT021601.

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• Participation in a noteworthy healthcare conference enhances visibility.
• Oxbryta® represents a significant advancement in SCD treatment.
• Pipeline includes promising drugs like inclacumab and GBT021601.

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SOUTH SAN FRANCISCO, Calif., Aug. 04, 2021 (GLOBE NEWSWIRE) -- Global Blood Therapeutics, Inc. (GBT) (NASDAQ: GBT) today announced that it will participate in a virtual fireside chat at the Wedbush PacGrow Healthcare Conference on Wednesday, August 11, 2021, at 2:20 p.m. ET.

The fireside chat will be webcast live from GBT’s website at www.gbt.com in the Investors section. A replay of the webcast will be archived and available for one month following the event.

About Global Blood Therapeutics

Global Blood Therapeutics (GBT) is a biopharmaceutical company dedicated to the discovery, development and delivery of life-changing treatments that provide hope to underserved patient communities. Founded in 2011, GBT is delivering on its goal to transform the treatment and care of sickle cell disease (SCD), a lifelong, devastating inherited blood disorder. The company has introduced Oxbryta^® (voxelotor) tablets, the first FDA-approved treatment that directly inhibits sickle hemoglobin polymerization, the root cause of red blood cell sickling in SCD. GBT is also advancing its pipeline program in SCD with inclacumab, a P-selectin inhibitor in Phase 3 development to address pain crises associated with the disease, and GBT021601 (GBT601), the company’s next-generation hemoglobin S polymerization inhibitor. In addition, GBT’s drug discovery teams are working on new targets to develop the next wave of potential treatments for SCD. To learn more, please visit www.gbt.com and follow the company on Twitter @GBT_news.

Contact:
Steven Immergut (media)
650-410-3258
simmergut@gbt.com

Courtney Roberts (investors)
650-351-7881
croberts@gbt.com

FAQ

When will GBT participate in the Wedbush PacGrow Healthcare Conference?

GBT will participate in the conference on August 11, 2021, at 2:20 p.m. ET.

Where can I watch the GBT fireside chat?

The GBT fireside chat can be watched live on GBT’s website in the Investors section.

What is GBT's primary focus in biopharmaceuticals?

GBT focuses on developing treatments for sickle cell disease, including therapies like Oxbryta®.

What other treatments is GBT developing for sickle cell disease?

GBT is advancing inclacumab and GBT021601, both aimed at addressing sickle cell disease.