Savara Announces the Rare Lung Disease, Autoimmune Pulmonary Alveolar Proteinosis (aPAP), is Highlighted on a New Episode of “The Balancing Act®” Airing on Lifetime® TV
Savara Inc. (Nasdaq: SVRA) announced that a new episode of The Balancing Act® on Lifetime TV's Behind the Mystery™ series is featuring autoimmune Pulmonary Alveolar Proteinosis (aPAP). The episode, sponsored by Savara, focuses on an aPAP patient's diagnostic journey and includes insights from Dr. Bruce Trapnell, the International Coordinating Investigator for Savara's IMPALA-2 Phase 3 clinical trial of molgramostim inhalation solution in aPAP.
The episode aims to educate viewers about aPAP's symptoms and diagnosis, highlighting the lack of approved treatments in the US and Europe. Savara's CEO, Matt Pauls, emphasized the company's commitment to the aPAP community and their goal of providing an effective therapy. Savara expects to complete submission of the Biologics License Application (BLA) for molgramostim in aPAP with the FDA in the first half of 2025.
Savara Inc. (Nasdaq: SVRA) ha annunciato che un nuovo episodio di The Balancing Act® della serie Behind the Mystery™ di Lifetime TV presenta l'autoimmune Pulmonary Alveolar Proteinosis (aPAP). L'episodio, sponsorizzato da Savara, si concentra sul percorso diagnostico di un paziente aPAP e include approfondimenti del Dr. Bruce Trapnell, l'Investigatore Coordinatore Internazionale per il trial clinico di fase 3 IMPALA-2 di Savara sulla soluzione inalatoria di molgramostim in aPAP.
L'episodio mira a educare gli spettatori sui sintomi e sulla diagnosi dell'aPAP, evidenziando l'assenza di trattamenti approvati negli Stati Uniti e in Europa. Il CEO di Savara, Matt Pauls, ha sottolineato l'impegno dell'azienda nei confronti della comunità aPAP e il loro obiettivo di fornire una terapia efficace. Savara prevede di completare la presentazione della Domanda di Licenza Biologica (BLA) per molgramostim in aPAP presso la FDA nella prima metà del 2025.
Savara Inc. (Nasdaq: SVRA) anunció que un nuevo episodio de The Balancing Act® en la serie Behind the Mystery™ de Lifetime TV presenta la Proteinosis Alveolar Pulmonar Autoinmunitaria (aPAP). El episodio, patrocinado por Savara, se centra en el camino diagnóstico de un paciente con aPAP e incluye opiniones del Dr. Bruce Trapnell, el Investigador Coordinador Internacional del ensayo clínico de fase 3 IMPALA-2 de Savara de solución inhalatoria de molgramostim en aPAP.
El episodio tiene como objetivo educar a los espectadores sobre los síntomas y el diagnóstico de aPAP, destacando la falta de tratamientos aprobados en EE. UU. y Europa. El CEO de Savara, Matt Pauls, enfatizó el compromiso de la empresa con la comunidad aPAP y su objetivo de proporcionar una terapia efectiva. Savara espera completar la presentación de la Solicitud de Licencia Biológica (BLA) para molgramostim en aPAP ante la FDA en la primera mitad de 2025.
Savara Inc. (Nasdaq: SVRA)는 Lifetime TV의 Behind the Mystery™ 시리즈의 The Balancing Act®의 새로운 에피소드가 자가 면역성 폐포 단백질증 (aPAP)을 다룬다고 발표했습니다. Savara가 후원하는 이번 에피소드는 aPAP 환자의 진단 과정을 중점적으로 다루며, Savara의 IMPALA-2 3상 임상 시험의 국제 공동 연구자인 브루스 트랩넬 박사의 통찰력을 포함합니다.
이 에피소드는 aPAP의 증상과 진단에 대해 시청자들을 교육하는 것을 목표로 하며, 미국 및 유럽에서 승인된 치료법이 부족함을 강조합니다. Savara의 CEO인 맷 폴스는 aPAP 커뮤니티에 대한 회사의 약속과 효과적인 치료법 제공 목표를 강조했습니다. Savara는 2025년 상반기 내에 FDA에 molgramostim의 aPAP에 대한 생물학적 제품 허가 신청 (BLA)을 제출할 계획입니다.
Savara Inc. (Nasdaq: SVRA) a annoncé qu'un nouvel épisode de The Balancing Act® dans la série Behind the Mystery™ de Lifetime TV met en avant la protéinose alvéolaire auto-immune (aPAP). L'épisode, sponsorisé par Savara, se concentre sur le parcours d'un patient atteint d'aPAP et inclut des éclairages du Dr Bruce Trapnell, l'Investigateur Coordinateur International pour l' de Savara sur la solution inhalatoire de molgramostim dans le cadre de l'aPAP.
L'épisode vise à éduquer les spectateurs sur les symptômes et le diagnostic de l'aPAP, soulignant le manque de traitements approuvés aux États-Unis et en Europe. Le PDG de Savara, Matt Pauls, a souligné l'engagement de l'entreprise envers la communauté aPAP et son objectif de fournir une thérapie efficace. Savara prévoit de finaliser la soumission de la Demande de Licence Biologique (BLA) pour molgramostim dans le cadre de l'aPAP auprès de la FDA dans la première moitié de 2025.
Savara Inc. (Nasdaq: SVRA) gab bekannt, dass eine neue Episode von The Balancing Act® in der Behind the Mystery™-Reihe von Lifetime TV autoimmunen pulmonalen Alveolarproteinosis (aPAP) thematisiert. Die Episode, die von Savara gesponsert wird, konzentriert sich auf den diagnostischen Weg eines aPAP-Patienten und beinhaltet Einblicke von Dr. Bruce Trapnell, dem International Coordinating Investigator für Savara's IMPALA-2 Phase-3-Studie zur Inhalationslösung von Molgramostim bei aPAP.
Die Episode zielt darauf ab, die Zuschauer über die Symptome und die Diagnose von aPAP aufzuklären und hebt die fehlenden zugelassenen Behandlungen in den USA und Europa hervor. Der CEO von Savara, Matt Pauls, betonte das Engagement des Unternehmens für die aPAP-Community und ihr Ziel, eine wirksame Therapie anzubieten. Savara erwartet, die Einreichung des Biologics License Application (BLA) für Molgramostim in aPAP bei der FDA in der ersten Hälfte von 2025 abzuschließen.
- Increased awareness for aPAP through a television feature, potentially expanding Savara's market reach
- Progress in the development of molgramostim for aPAP, with BLA submission expected in 1H 2025
- Positioning as a leader in addressing an unmet medical need in a rare respiratory disease
- No currently approved medicines for aPAP in the United States or Europe, indicating potential regulatory challenges
- BLA submission not expected until 1H 2025, suggesting a long timeline before potential revenue generation
The episode provides a look into the real-life story of an aPAP patient—highlighting his journey to diagnosis, disease management, and need for improved treatment options. A replay of the episode can be viewed at https://bit.ly/480OPyy.
“We are pleased to partner with The Balancing Act to highlight aPAP, a rare respiratory disease with no currently approved medicines in
The Company expects to complete submission of the Biologics License Application (BLA) for molgramostim in aPAP with the
About aPAP
Autoimmune PAP (aPAP) is a rare lung disease characterized by the abnormal build-up of surfactant in the alveoli (or air sacs) of the lungs. Surfactant consists of proteins and lipids and is an important physiological substance that lines the alveoli to prevent them from collapsing. In a healthy lung, excess surfactant is cleared and digested by immune cells called alveolar macrophages. Alveolar macrophages need to be stimulated by granulocyte-macrophage colony-stimulating factor (GM-CSF) to function properly in clearing surfactant, but in autoimmune PAP, GM-CSF is neutralized by antibodies against GM-CSF, rendering macrophages unable to adequately clear surfactant. As a result, an excess of surfactant accumulates in the alveoli, causing impaired gas exchange, resulting in clinical symptoms of shortness of breath, often with cough and frequent fatigue. Patients may also experience episodes of fever, chest pain, or coughing up blood, especially if secondary lung infection develops. In the long-term, the disease can lead to serious complications, including lung fibrosis and the need for a lung transplant.
About Savara
Savara is a clinical stage biopharmaceutical company focused on rare respiratory diseases. Our lead program, molgramostim inhalation solution (molgramostim), is an inhaled granulocyte-macrophage colony-stimulating factor (GM-CSF) in Phase 3 development for autoimmune Pulmonary Alveolar Proteinosis (aPAP). Molgramostim is delivered via an investigational eFlow® Nebulizer System (PARI Pharma GmbH). Our management team has significant experience in rare respiratory diseases and pulmonary medicine, identifying unmet needs, and effectively advancing product candidates to approval and commercialization. More information can be found at www.savarapharma.com. (X, formerly known as Twitter: @SavaraPharma, LinkedIn: www.linkedin.com/company/savara-pharmaceuticals/).
About Behind the Mystery™
Behind the Mystery™ is a recurring series on The Balancing Act® television show devoted to advocating for rare and genetic diseases. The series clarifies the often-complex issues by offering easy-to-understand explanations from top experts in the field through partnerships with foundations and pharmaceutical companies. We amplify the voices of patients, families, and advocates affected by rare diseases via our national television platform. Tune in to Behind the Mystery weekdays at 7:30 a.m. (ET/PT) on Lifetime® and find all previously aired episodes on TheBalancingAct.com/rare.
Forward-Looking Statements
Savara cautions you that statements in this press release that are not a description of historical fact are forward-looking statements within the meaning of the Private Securities Litigation Reform Act of 1995. Forward-looking statements may be identified by the use of words referencing future events or circumstances such as “expect,” “intend,” “plan,” “anticipate,” “believe,” and “will,” among others. Such statements include, but are not limited to, statements regarding education potentially leading to increased awareness of aPAP and a quicker path to diagnosis, Savara’s goal of potentially providing an effective therapy, and the anticipated timing of Savara’s BLA submission. Savara may not actually achieve any of the matters referred to in such forward-looking statements, and you should not place undue reliance on these forward-looking statements. These forward-looking statements are based upon Savara’s current expectations and involve assumptions that may never materialize or may prove to be incorrect. Actual results and the timing of events could differ materially from those anticipated in such forward-looking statements as a result of various risks and uncertainties, which include, without limitation, the risks associated with our ability to successfully develop, obtain regulatory approval for, and commercialize molgramostim for aPAP; the actions and decisions of regulatory authorities; the risks and uncertainties related to the impact of widespread health concerns or changing economic or geopolitical conditions; the ability to project future cash utilization and reserves needed for contingent future liabilities and business operations; the availability of sufficient resources for Savara’s operations and to conduct or continue planned clinical development programs; and the timing and ability of Savara to raise additional capital as needed to fund continued operations. All forward-looking statements are expressly qualified in their entirety by these cautionary statements. For a detailed description of our risks and uncertainties, you are encouraged to review our documents filed with the SEC including our recent filings on Form 8-K, Form 10-K and Form 10-Q. You are cautioned not to place undue reliance on forward-looking statements, which speak only as of the date on which they were made. Savara undertakes no obligation to update such statements to reflect events that occur or circumstances that exist after the date on which they were made, except as may be required by law.
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