Imago BioSciences Announces Oral Data Presentations at the Upcoming 64th American Society of Hematology Annual Meeting and Exposition

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Imago BioSciences (Nasdaq: IMGO) announced the acceptance of two abstracts for oral presentations at the 64th American Society of Hematology (ASH) Annual Meeting, scheduled for December 10-13, 2022. The presentations will feature the LSD1 inhibitor Bomedemstat (IMG-7289), focusing on its Phase 2 studies for treating essential thrombocythemia and advanced myelofibrosis. Bomedemstat has received Orphan Drug and Fast Track designations from the FDA and EMA, underscoring its potential significance in myeloproliferative neoplasms.

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• Acceptance of two abstracts for oral presentation at ASH 2022 enhances visibility and credibility.
• Bomedemstat has received FDA Orphan Drug and Fast Track designations, indicating strong potential in treating myeloproliferative neoplasms.

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SOUTH SAN FRANCISCO, Calif., Nov. 03, 2022 (GLOBE NEWSWIRE) -- Imago BioSciences, Inc. (“Imago”) (Nasdaq: IMGO), a clinical stage biopharmaceutical company discovering and developing new medicines for the treatment of myeloproliferative neoplasms (MPNs) and other bone marrow diseases, today announced two abstracts have been accepted for oral presentation at the 64^th American Society of Hematology (ASH) Annual Meeting and Exposition, to be held December 10-13, 2022.

ASH 2022 Presentation Details:

• Oral Presentation Title: “A Phase 2 Study of the LSD1 Inhibitor Bomedemstat (IMG-7289) for the Treatment of Essential Thrombocythemia (ET)”
  Session Name: Myeloproliferative Syndromes: Clinical and Epidemiological: Novel Therapies and Surrogate Endpoints in ET and PV
  Presentation Date/Time: Monday, December 12, 2022, at 11:45 AM ET
  Location: Ernest N. Morial Convention Center, 217-219
  Presenting Author: Harinder Gill, Queen Mary Hospital University of Hong Kong
  
  
• Poster Presentation Title: “A Phase 2 Study of the LSD1 Inhibitor Bomedemstat (IMG-7289) for the Treatment of Advanced Myelofibrosis (MF): Updated Results and Genomic Analyses”
  Session Name: Myeloproliferative Syndromes: Clinical and Epidemiological: Poster III
  Presentation Date/Time: Monday, December 12, 2022, at 7:00 PM ET
  Location: Ernest N. Morial Convention Center, Hall D
  Presenting Author: Kristen Pettit, University of Michigan

Abstracts are available on the ASH meeting website at www.hematology.org.

About Imago BioSciences
Imago BioSciences is a clinical-stage biopharmaceutical company discovering and developing novel small molecule product candidates that target lysine-specific demethylase 1 (LSD1), an enzyme that plays a central role in the production of blood cells in the bone marrow. Imago is focused on improving the quality and length of life for patients with cancer and bone marrow diseases. Bomedemstat, an orally available, small molecule inhibitor of LSD1, is the lead product candidate discovered by Imago for the treatment of certain myeloproliferative neoplasms (MPNs), a family of related, chronic cancers of the bone marrow. Imago is evaluating Bomedemstat as a potentially disease-modifying therapy in two Phase 2 clinical trials for the treatment of essential thrombocythemia (NCT04254978) and myelofibrosis (NCT03136185). Bomedemstat has U.S. FDA Orphan Drug and Fast Track Designation for the treatment of ET and MF, European Medicines Agency (EMA) Orphan Designation for the treatment of ET and MF, and PRIority MEdicines (PRIME) Designation by the EMA for the treatment of MF. The company is based in Redwood City, California. To learn more, visit www.imagobio.com, www.myelofibrosisclinicalstudy.com, www.etclinicalstudy.com and follow us on Twitter @ImagoBioRx, Facebook and LinkedIn.

Contacts:
Media Contact:
Will Zasadny
Evoke Canale
Will.zasadny@evokegroup.com

Investor Contact:
Laurence Watts
Gilmartin Group, LLC.
Laurence@gilmartinir.com

FAQ

What are the key details of Imago BioSciences' presentations at ASH 2022?

Imago BioSciences will present two abstracts on Bomedemstat (IMG-7289) at the 64th ASH Annual Meeting, focusing on essential thrombocythemia and advanced myelofibrosis.

When is Imago BioSciences presenting at the ASH 2022 conference?

The oral presentation is scheduled for December 12, 2022, at 11:45 AM ET.

What is Bomedemstat and its significance in treating MPNs?

Bomedemstat is an LSD1 inhibitor being studied for its effectiveness in treating myeloproliferative neoplasms and has received several designations from regulatory authorities.

How has Bomedemstat been recognized by regulatory agencies?

Bomedemstat has received Orphan Drug and Fast Track designations from the FDA and has Orphan Designation from the EMA.