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Sana Biotechnology, Inc. (SANA) is a leading developer of engineered cell therapies targeting complex diseases through innovative gene editing and immune evasion technologies. This resource provides centralized access to official press releases, clinical trial milestones, and strategic updates from the company.
Investors and industry observers will find timely updates on SANA's hypoimmune (HIP) platform progress, allogeneic CAR T-cell therapy developments, and advancements in diabetes/autoimmune disease research. The curated news collection includes regulatory filings, partnership announcements, and financial results essential for tracking this biotechnology innovator.
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Sana Biotechnology (NASDAQ: SANA) reported Q3 2024 financial results with a cash position of $199.0 million and runway into 2026. The company is advancing three clinical trials across five indications in type 1 diabetes, B-cell mediated autoimmune diseases, and oncology. Q3 net loss was $59.9 million ($0.25 per share). Research and development expenses decreased to $53.2 million from $65.6 million in Q3 2023. The company expects to share clinical data from multiple trials in 2024 and 2025, while focusing on immunologic diseases development.
Sana Biotechnology (NASDAQ: SANA) announced a strategic shift to focus on type 1 diabetes and B-cell mediated autoimmune diseases. The company will suspend development of SC291 in oncology and SC379 glial progenitor cell program, seeking partnerships for these initiatives. The restructuring extends cash runway into 2026, though 2024 operating cash burn may exceed previous $200 million guidance.
The company will prioritize development of UP421 (HIP-modified islet cells), SC291 (for autoimmune diseases), SC262 (for refractory B-cell malignancies), and the fusogen platform. Clinical proof of concept data is expected across multiple studies in 2024 and 2025.
Sana Biotechnology (NASDAQ: SANA), a company specializing in engineered cells for patient treatment, has announced its participation in the Goldman Sachs Cell Therapy Day Conference. The event will take place on Tuesday, October 1, 2024, with Sana's panel scheduled for 1:00 p.m. ET.
Steve Harr, Sana's President and CEO, will present a business overview and update during the panel. The presentation will be webcast live and accessible on the Investor Relations page of Sana's website at https://sana.com/. A replay of the presentation will remain available on the website for 30 days following the conference.
This participation provides an opportunity for investors and interested parties to gain insights into Sana Biotechnology's current operations and future plans in the field of engineered cell therapies.
Sana Biotechnology (NASDAQ: SANA), a company specializing in engineered cells for patient treatment, has announced its participation in three major investor conferences in September 2024. The company will present at:
- The Morgan Stanley 22nd Annual Global Healthcare Conference on September 4 at 11:30 a.m. ET
- The 2024 Wells Fargo Healthcare Conference on September 5 at 3:00 p.m. ET
- The HC Wainwright 26th Annual Global Investment Conference on September 9 at 12:30 p.m. ET
Each presentation will include a business overview and update. Webcasts will be available on Sana's Investor Relations website, with replays accessible for 30 days following each conference.
Flagship Pioneering and Quotient Therapeutics have announced a collaboration with Pfizer to identify potential novel targets for cardiovascular and renal diseases. This agreement, initiated under the strategic partnership between Flagship Pioneering and Pfizer, leverages Quotient's Somatic Genomics platform to analyze somatic mutations in diseased patient tissue.
The collaboration involves two research programs aimed at discovering and developing transformative therapies. Pioneering Medicines, Flagship's in-house drug discovery unit, will lead the strategic partnership with Pfizer. This initiative represents a significant milestone in the partnership and highlights the potential of collaboration to accelerate therapeutic innovation in addressing cardiovascular and renal diseases, which are leading causes of mortality and morbidity worldwide.
Sana Biotechnology (NASDAQ: SANA) has appointed Dhaval Patel, M.D., Ph.D., as Executive Vice President and Chief Scientific Officer. Dr. Patel brings extensive experience in drug development and clinical research, having contributed to the advancement of 10 FDA-approved treatments. His expertise in immunology and autoimmune diseases aligns with Sana's focus on engineered cells and its clinical pipeline, particularly for B-cell mediated autoimmune diseases and type 1 diabetes.
Previously, Dr. Patel served as EVP and CSO at UCB, where he played a key role in pipeline transformation. He also spent 10 years at Novartis, leading research in autoimmune, transplantation, and inflammation disease areas. Sana currently has four ongoing clinical trials across seven indications, positioning the company to advance its mission of developing innovative therapies for patients in need.
Sana Biotechnology (NASDAQ: SANA) reported its second quarter 2024 financial results and business updates. The company is advancing its hypoimmune technology in trials for oncology, B-cell mediated autoimmune diseases, and type 1 diabetes. Key trials include the GLEAM trial for SC291 in autoimmune diseases, ARDENT and VIVID trials for SC291 and SC262 in oncology, with initial data expected in 2024. Sana published promising preclinical data in Nature Biotechnology.
Financially, Sana reported a cash position of $251.6 million and expects a 2024 operating cash burn below $200 million. R&D expenses for Q2 2024 were $60.9 million, down from $73.0 million in Q2 2023. G&A expenses were $16.4 million. The net loss for Q2 2024 was $50.3 million ($0.21 per share), improved from $114.0 million ($0.59 per share) in Q2 2023.
MSCI Inc. (NYSE: MSCI) has appointed Michelle Seitz to its Board of Directors, effective August 5, 2024. Seitz, the former Chair and CEO of Russell Investments, will serve as a member of the Audit and Risk Committee. With over three decades of experience in asset management and private wealth, Seitz is currently the Founder and CEO of MeydenVest Partners. Her appointment follows an extensive search initiated last year.
MSCI's Chairman and CEO, Henry A. Fernandez, highlighted Seitz's deep industry experience and her track record of driving transformational growth while fostering a client-centric culture. Seitz expressed enthusiasm about joining MSCI's mission to bring greater transparency to financial markets. Her diverse background includes leadership roles at William Blair, where she led significant growth in the firm's asset and wealth management division.
Flagship Pioneering has unveiled Abiologics, a company developing a new class of supranatural and programmable medicines called Synteins™. These are computationally-generated and synthesized with novel building blocks, aiming to overcome limitations of traditional biologics. The Abiologics platform uses generative AI and high-throughput chemical protein synthesis to create Synteins with extraordinary properties.
Flagship has initially committed $50 million to advance the platform and develop a pipeline of medicines, focusing on oncology and immunology. Synteins can be programmed to interact with virtually any therapeutic target while evading the body's natural defenses, offering advantages such as less frequent dosing, oral delivery, and access to previously unreachable parts of the body.
Flagship Pioneering, a bioplatform innovation company, announced it has raised $3.6 billion to foster the growth of 25 groundbreaking companies in human health, sustainability, and AI. This includes $2.6 billion into Fund VIII and $1 billion from sector-specific partnerships, bringing the total capital raised since 2021 to $6.4 billion. The company now operates with an aggregate capital pool of $10.9 billion and manages $14 billion in assets.
Flagship's recent partnerships include collaborations with Pfizer, Samsung, Thermo Fisher Scientific, and Novo Nordisk. These alliances are part of Flagship's Innovation Supply Chain Partnership (ISC) model, which maximizes innovation across various stages of product development.
The company has expanded globally, establishing hubs in London and Singapore to enhance its R&D collaborations and access international talent. Flagship has also bolstered its leadership team with several key hires and promotions to drive its growth and innovation strategy.
