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Krystal Biotech to Present at Association for Research in Vision and Ophthalmology Annual Meeting

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Krystal Biotech (NASDAQ: KRYS) announced the upcoming presentation of new clinical data regarding the compassionate use of B-VEC for a patient with dystrophic epidermolysis bullosa (DEB) experiencing recurrent cicatrizing conjunctivitis. This presentation will occur during the ARVO 2023 Annual Meeting from April 23-27, 2023, in New Orleans, LA. The presentation, titled 'Topical beremagene geperpavec (B-VEC) for the treatment of recurrent cicatrizing conjunctivitis in a patient with DEB', will be delivered by Alfonso L. Sabater, M.D., PhD of the University of Miami Health System on April 23 from 12:00 PM to 1:45 PM CST.

Attendees can view the poster at the conference, and additional materials will be available online at the Company's website following the event.

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Clinical data on the compassionate use of B-VEC to treat a RDEB patient, with recurrent cicatrizing conjunctivitis that leads to conjunctival scarring, at the Bascom Palmer Eye Institute

PITTSBURGH, April 13, 2023 (GLOBE NEWSWIRE) -- Krystal Biotech, Inc. (the “Company”) (NASDAQ: KRYS), a biotechnology company focused on developing and commercializing genetic medicines for patients with rare diseases, announced today that the Company will be presenting new data on the compassionate use of topical beremagene geperpavec (B-VEC) to treat a patient with dystrophic epidermolysis bullosa (DEB) with recurrent cicatrizing conjunctivitis at the Association for Research in Vision and Ophthalmology (ARVO) 2023 Annual Meeting being held from April 23-27, 2023 in New Orleans, LA.

Presentation details are as follows:

Title: Topical beremagene geperpavec (B-VEC) for the treatment of recurrent cicatrizing conjunctivitis in a patient with dystrophic epidermolysis bullosa
Presenter: Alfonso L. Sabater, M.D., PhD, University of Miami Health System Bascom Palmer Eye Institute, Miami, FL
SessionGene therapy and gene editing for ocular disorders
Date and Time: April 23, 2023 from 12:00PM to 1:45PM CST
Presentation Number: C0388

The poster will be available to conference attendees. Following the presentation, materials will be available to view online on the Investor section of the Company’s website.

About Krystal Biotech, Inc.
Krystal Biotech, Inc. (NASDAQ: KRYS) is a biotechnology company focused on developing and commercializing genetic medicines for patients with rare diseases. The Company’s wide-ranging pipeline is based on its proprietary redosable HSV vector. Headquartered in Pittsburgh, Pennsylvania, the Company is led by an experienced management team, is fully-integrated and has core capabilities in viral vector design, vector optimization, gene therapy manufacturing and commercialization. For more information, please visit http://www.krystalbio.com, and follow @KrystalBiotech on LinkedIn and Twitter.

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Investors and Media:                                                                
Meg Dodge                                                      
Krystal Biotech                                                    
mdodge@krystalbio.com


FAQ

What is the focus of Krystal Biotech's presentation at ARVO 2023?

Krystal Biotech will present new clinical data on the compassionate use of B-VEC for treating recurrent cicatrizing conjunctivitis in a patient with dystrophic epidermolysis bullosa.

When is Krystal Biotech's presentation scheduled during the ARVO 2023 Annual Meeting?

The presentation is scheduled for April 23, 2023, from 12:00 PM to 1:45 PM CST.

Who will present the data on B-VEC at ARVO 2023?

The presentation will be delivered by Alfonso L. Sabater, M.D., PhD, from the University of Miami Health System.

What is B-VEC and what condition does it aim to treat?

B-VEC is a genetic medicine aimed at treating dystrophic epidermolysis bullosa, specifically addressing recurrent cicatrizing conjunctivitis.

Where can I find the presentation materials after ARVO 2023?

The materials will be available on the Investor section of Krystal Biotech's website after the presentation.

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