GBT Announces Participation in Upcoming Investor Conferences

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Global Blood Therapeutics (GBT), based in South San Francisco, will participate in two virtual investor conferences. The 2021 Wells Fargo Virtual Healthcare Conference is scheduled for September 10 at 1:20 p.m. ET, followed by the Morgan Stanley 19th Annual Global Healthcare Conference on September 13 at 12:30 p.m. ET. These presentations will be available via a live webcast on GBT's website, with replays accessible for a month post-event. GBT is focused on transformative treatments for sickle cell disease, including its FDA-approved therapy, Oxbryta.

SOUTH SAN FRANCISCO, Calif., Sept. 02, 2021 (GLOBE NEWSWIRE) -- Global Blood Therapeutics, Inc. (GBT) (NASDAQ: GBT) today announced that it will participate in virtual fireside chats at the following investor conferences:

• 2021 Wells Fargo Virtual Healthcare Conference on September 10 at 1:20 p.m. ET; and
• Morgan Stanley 19th Annual Global Healthcare Conference on September 13 at 12:30 p.m. ET.

The fireside chats will be webcast live from GBT’s website at www.gbt.com in the Investors section. Replays of the webcasts will be archived and available for one month following each 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

What conferences will GBT participate in September 2021?

GBT will take part in the Wells Fargo Virtual Healthcare Conference on September 10 at 1:20 p.m. ET and the Morgan Stanley 19th Annual Global Healthcare Conference on September 13 at 12:30 p.m. ET.

How can I watch GBT's presentations at the investor conferences?

The presentations will be webcast live on GBT's website, and replays will be available for one month after each event.

What is GBT's focus in drug development?

GBT focuses on developing treatments for sickle cell disease, including the FDA-approved Oxbryta and other pipeline programs.

When was GBT founded?

GBT was founded in 2011 and is dedicated to providing treatments for underserved patient communities.

What is Oxbryta?

Oxbryta (voxelotor) is the first FDA-approved treatment that directly inhibits sickle hemoglobin polymerization, addressing the root cause of sickle cell disease.