Virpax Pharmaceuticals, Inc. (NASDAQ: VRPX) has announced the appointment of Barbara A. Ruskin, Ph.D, J.D., to its Board of Directors, expanding the board to nine members. Dr. Ruskin, who has over 25 years of experience in life sciences and intellectual property law, previously served as Chief Intellectual Property and Innovation Officer at Silence Therapeutics (OTC: SLNCF). Her background includes advising pharmaceutical companies and managing patent portfolios for major biotech firms. The company is focused on developing non-addictive pain management products and is seeking FDA approval for its candidates.
The report titled "Polycythemia Vera Market Insights, Epidemiology, and Market Forecast -2032" offers a comprehensive analysis of the Polycythemia Vera market. In 2022, the U.S. Polycythemia Vera market size was approximately USD 1,500 million and is projected to grow through 2032. The report highlights that PharmaEssentia's Besremi is the only first-line therapy approved, while Incyte's Jakafi is the sole second-line treatment. Additionally, competition may arise from Protagonist Therapeutics' Rusfertide and Imago Biosciences' Bomedemstat, expected to launch in late 2024 and 2026 respectively. The report also discusses emerging therapies with potential market impact, including Silence Therapeutics' SLN124.
The Global Small Interfering RNA (SiRNA) Market is projected to reach $964.17 Million by 2030, with a CAGR of 8.6% from 2023 to 2030. Key insights show that liposome-based systemic therapy represents 52.01% of the market share. The cancer segment leads therapeutics with a 38.14% share, while research institutions account for 43.07% of applications. North America dominated the market in 2022 due to robust R&D activities. Significant partnerships, such as Silence Therapeutics with Hansoh Pharmaceutical, are accelerating market growth in the APAC region. The report emphasizes a focus on RNA functions and its therapeutic potential for various genetic disorders.