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Rocket Pharmaceuticals, Inc. (NASDAQ: RCKT) announced participation in the Chardan Virtual 5th Annual Genetic Medicines Conference. CEO Gaurav Shah will join a fireside chat on October 5, 2021, at 10:30 am ET, while CMO Jonathan Schwartz will discuss genetic medicines on a panel on October 4, 2021, at 3:00 pm ET. The event's webcast will be available on Rocket's website, with an archive accessible for 30 days.

Rocket focuses on genetic therapies for rare childhood disorders, including Fanconi Anemia and Danon disease.

Rocket Pharmaceuticals (NASDAQ: RCKT) presented positive data from its ongoing Phase 1 trial of RP-A501 for Danon Disease at the HFSA Annual Scientific Meeting 2021. The low-dose cohort (6.7e13 vg/kg) demonstrated that RP-A501 was well tolerated, with all patients showing clinical improvement, sustained cardiac expression, and a manageable safety profile. Rocket plans to initiate treatment in a pediatric cohort in Q3 and expects comprehensive updates in Q4.

Rocket Pharmaceuticals (NASDAQ: RCKT) announced that data from the ongoing Phase 1 trial of RP-A501, a gene therapy for Danon Disease, will be presented in a late-breaking session at the Heart Failure Society of America Annual Scientific Meeting 2021, held from September 10-13, 2021, in Aurora, Colorado. The presentation is scheduled for September 13, 2021, highlighting that preliminary data from the low-dose cohort showed general tolerability and improved cardiac function.

Rocket Pharmaceuticals, Inc. (NASDAQ: RCKT) has appointed Isabel Carmona as Chief Human Resources Officer and Senior Vice President. With over 25 years of experience, particularly in life sciences, Carmona will oversee all HR functions and contribute to Rocket's growth strategy. CEO Gaurav Shah emphasized her expertise in talent management as crucial for the company's expansion. Carmona previously served as CHRO at Ichnos Sciences, enhancing her capabilities in developing organizational frameworks. The leadership team, noted for extensive drug development experience, aims to advance Rocket's innovative gene therapies for rare diseases.

Rocket Pharmaceuticals, Inc. (NASDAQ: RCKT) announced a securities purchase agreement with RTW Investments, LP for 812,516 shares of common stock at $32.48 per share, raising approximately $26.4 million. The private placement is set to close on or about August 31, 2021. Proceeds will support ongoing research and development efforts. The shares will not be registered under the Securities Act, with plans to file a resale registration statement with the SEC. Rocket aims to advance its pipeline of genetic therapies for rare childhood disorders.

Rocket Pharmaceuticals, Inc. (NASDAQ: RCKT) has announced that the FDA has lifted the clinical hold on its Phase 1 trial for RP-A501, aimed at treating Danon Disease. This decision follows the company’s compliance with the FDA's revised protocol for patient selection and safety management. Patient enrollment will resume with dosing expected to commence in Q3 2023. The trial is designed to assess the safety and efficacy of RP-A501, which is a potential gene therapy for this rare condition affecting cardiac function and is currently without specific treatment options.

Rocket Pharmaceuticals, Inc. (NASDAQ: RCKT) reports financial results for Q2 2021, highlighting key updates on its genetic therapies for rare childhood disorders. As of June 30, 2021, cash reserves stand at $426.8 million, projected to fund operations until H2 2023. R&D expenses rose to $24.8 million from $16.7 million year-over-year, contributing to a net loss of $34.5 million, or $0.55 per share. Significant clinical progress includes favorable results in Danon Disease and promising data from Fanconi Anemia trials, while enrollment in the IMO trial is temporarily paused following a patient's passing.

Rocket Pharmaceuticals, Inc. (NASDAQ: RCKT) will host a conference call and live audio webcast on Aug. 9, 2021, at 4:30 p.m. ET to discuss its second quarter 2021 financial results and recent business highlights. Investors can join by dialing (866) 939-3921 in the U.S. or +1 (678) 302-3550 internationally, using conference ID 50210581. A replay will be accessible on Rocket's website afterwards. Rocket is focused on developing genetic therapies for rare childhood disorders, including Fanconi Anemia and Danon disease. For more information, visit rocketpharma.com.

Rocket Pharmaceuticals (NASDAQ: RCKT) announced positive clinical data from its gene therapy programs for Fanconi Anemia (FA), Leukocyte Adhesion Deficiency-I (LAD-I), and Pyruvate Kinase Deficiency (PKD) at the 24th ASGCT Annual Meeting. The results indicate successful engraftment in FA patients, with 6 out of 9 showing clinical improvement. In the LAD-I trial, CD18 expression levels improved significantly, equating to better survival rates. Additionally, PKD patients demonstrated normalized hemoglobin levels post-treatment. The company aims to advance these therapies toward regulatory submissions.