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Rocket Pharmaceuticals, Inc. (NASDAQ: RCKT) announces CEO Gaurav Shah will present at the 2021 Cell & Gene Meeting on the Mesa in Carlsbad, CA, on Tuesday, October 12, at 2:15 p.m. PST. The presentation will be available via a live audio webcast for registered attendees, with a recorded version accessible within 24 hours. Rocket focuses on genetic therapies for rare childhood disorders, with programs targeting conditions such as Fanconi Anemia, Leukocyte Adhesion Deficiency-I, and Infantile Malignant Osteopetrosis, utilizing both lentiviral vector and adeno-associated virus technologies.

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.