Articles from Kezar Life Sciences, Inc.

Kezar Life Sciences, Inc. (Nasdaq: KZR), a clinical-stage biotechnology company developing novel small molecule therapeutics to treat unmet needs in immune-mediated diseases, today reported positive topline results from the PORTOLA Phase 2a clinical trial evaluating zetomipzomib, a novel, first-in-class selective immunoproteasome inhibitor, in patients with autoimmune hepatitis (AIH) and reported fourth quarter and year end 2024 financial results.

Kezar Life Sciences, Inc. (Nasdaq: KZR), a clinical-stage biotechnology company developing novel small molecule therapeutics to treat unmet needs in immune-mediated diseases, today announced that it will present topline results from the PORTOLA Phase 2a trial evaluating zetomipzomib for the treatment of patients with autoimmune hepatitis (AIH) on Tuesday, March 25, 2025, at 8:00 a.m. ET.

Kezar Life Sciences, Inc. (Nasdaq: KZR), a clinical-stage biotechnology company developing novel small molecule therapeutics to treat unmet needs in immune-mediated diseases, today announced that it will present at a virtual Key Opinion Leader (KOL) event hosted by William Blair on zetomipzomib clinical development in autoimmune hepatitis (AIH) and will also provide a safety update from the PALIZADE Phase 2b clinical trial in patients with active lupus nephritis (LN) on Thursday, February 27, 2025, at 4:00 p.m. ET.

Kezar Life Sciences, Inc. (Nasdaq: KZR), a clinical-stage biotechnology company developing novel small molecule therapeutics to treat unmet needs in immune-mediated diseases, today reported financial results for the third quarter ended September 30, 2024, and provided a business update.

Kezar Life Sciences, Inc. (Nasdaq: KZR), a clinical-stage biotechnology company developing novel small molecule therapeutics to treat unmet needs in immune-mediated diseases, today announced key clinical development updates.

Kezar Life Sciences, Inc. (“Kezar” or the “Company”) (Nasdaq: KZR), a clinical-stage biotechnology company developing a novel small molecule to treat unmet needs in immune-mediated diseases, today announced that it has received an unsolicited, non-binding proposal from Concentra Biosciences, LLC (“Concentra”), a Delaware limited liability company, to acquire all of the outstanding shares of common stock of Kezar for cash consideration of $1.10 per share, plus a contingent value right that represents the right to receive 80% of the net proceeds from any out-license or disposition of Kezar’s development programs or intellectual property.

Kezar Life Sciences, Inc. (Nasdaq: KZR), a clinical-stage biotechnology company developing a novel small molecule to treat unmet needs in immune-mediated diseases, today announced that it was informed via teleconference with the U.S. Food and Drug Administration (FDA) that the zetomipzomib Investigational New Drug (IND) application for the treatment of lupus nephritis (LN) has been placed on clinical hold. This action follows Kezar’s communication to the FDA that Kezar was voluntarily suspending enrollment and dosing in its Phase 2b PALIZADE clinical trial of zetomipzomib in patients with active LN at the recommendation of the trial’s Independent Data Monitoring Committee (IDMC). The IDMC’s recommendation followed their review of emerging safety data, including an assessment of four Grade 5 (fatal) serious adverse events (SAEs) that have occurred during the course of the trial in patients enrolled in the Philippines and Argentina. The FDA indicated that they will provide an official clinical hold letter to Kezar within 30 days.

Kezar Life Sciences, Inc. (Nasdaq: KZR), a clinical-stage biotechnology company developing a novel small molecule to treat unmet needs in immune-mediated diseases, today announced the voluntary cessation in enrollment of new patients and dosing of ongoing patients in the Phase 2b PALIZADE clinical trial, pending further evaluation. PALIZADE is a global, placebo-controlled, randomized, double-blind Phase 2b clinical trial evaluating the efficacy and safety of two dose levels of zetomipzomib in patients with active lupus nephritis (LN). Patients in the trial are randomly assigned (1:1:1) to receive 30 mg of zetomipzomib, 60 mg of zetomipzomib or placebo subcutaneously once weekly for 52 weeks, in addition to standard background therapy.

Kezar Life Sciences, Inc. (Nasdaq: KZR), a clinical-stage biotechnology company developing novel small molecule therapeutics to treat unmet needs in immune-mediated diseases, today announced that Chris Kirk, Co-founder and Chief Executive Officer, will present a corporate overview at the H.C. Wainwright 26th Annual Global Investment Conference on Wednesday, September, 11, 2024 at 12:00 pm ET in New York, NY.

Kezar Life Sciences, Inc. (Nasdaq: KZR), a clinical-stage biotechnology company developing novel small molecule therapeutics to treat unmet needs in immune-mediated diseases and cancer, today reported financial results for the second quarter ended June 30, 2024, and provided a business update.

Kezar Life Sciences, Inc. (Nasdaq: KZR), a clinical-stage biotechnology company developing novel small molecule therapeutics to treat unmet needs in immune-mediated diseases and cancer, today announced that the Compensation Committee of the company’s Board of Directors granted one employee a nonqualified stock option to purchase 72,000 shares of its common stock with an exercise price of $0.55 per share, which is equal to the closing price of Kezar’s common stock on July 8, 2024, the grant date of the award. The stock option was granted as an inducement award material to the individual entering into employment with Kezar, in accordance with Nasdaq Listing Rule 5635(c)(4).

Kezar Life Sciences, Inc. (Nasdaq: KZR), a clinical-stage biotechnology company developing novel small molecule therapeutics to treat unmet needs in immune-mediated diseases and cancer, today announced that the Compensation Committee of the company’s Board of Directors granted one employee a nonqualified stock option to purchase 80,000 shares of its common stock with an exercise price of $0.71 per share, which is equal to the closing price of Kezar’s common stock on June 3, 2024, the grant date of the award. The stock option was granted as an inducement award material to the individual entering into employment with Kezar, in accordance with Nasdaq Listing Rule 5635(c)(4).

Kezar Life Sciences, Inc. (Nasdaq: KZR), a clinical-stage biotechnology company developing novel small molecule therapeutics to treat unmet needs in immune-mediated diseases and cancer, today announced that Chris Kirk, Co-founder and Chief Executive Officer, will participate in a fireside chat at the Jefferies Global Healthcare Conference on Wednesday, June 5, 2024, at 12:30 pm ET in New York, NY.

Kezar Life Sciences, Inc. (Nasdaq: KZR), a clinical-stage biotechnology company developing novel small molecule therapeutics to treat unmet needs in immune-mediated diseases and cancer, today reported financial results for the first quarter ended March 31, 2024 and provided a business update.

Kezar Life Sciences, Inc. (Nasdaq: KZR), a clinical-stage biotechnology company developing novel small molecule therapeutics to treat unmet needs in immune-mediated diseases and cancer, today announced that the Compensation Committee of the company’s Board of Directors granted two employees nonqualified stock options to purchase 164,000 shares of its common stock with an exercise price of $0.84 per share, which is equal to the closing price of Kezar’s common stock on May 1, 2024, the grant date of the awards. The stock options were granted as an inducement award material to the individuals entering into employment with Kezar, in accordance with Nasdaq Listing Rule 5635(c)(4).

Kezar Life Sciences, Inc. (Nasdaq: KZR), a clinical-stage biotechnology company developing breakthrough treatments for immune-mediated and oncologic disorders, today announced that the Compensation Committee of the company’s Board of Directors granted one employee a nonqualified stock option to purchase 12,000 shares of its common stock with an exercise price of $0.93 per share, which is equal to the closing price of Kezar’s common stock on April 1, 2024, the grant date of the award. The stock option was granted as an inducement award material to the individual entering into employment with Kezar, in accordance with Nasdaq Listing Rule 5635(c)(4).

Kezar Life Sciences, Inc. (Nasdaq: KZR), a clinical-stage biotechnology company developing breakthrough treatments for immune-mediated and oncologic disorders, today reported financial results for the fourth quarter and year ended December 31, 2023 and provided a business update.

Kezar Life Sciences, Inc. (Nasdaq: KZR), a clinical-stage biotechnology company developing breakthrough treatments for immune-mediated and oncologic disorders, today announced that the Compensation Committee of the company’s Board of Directors granted one employee a nonqualified stock option to purchase 36,000 shares of its common stock with an exercise price of $1.03 per share, which is equal to the closing price of Kezar’s common stock on March 5, 2024, the grant date of the award. The stock option was granted as an inducement award material to the individual entering into employment with Kezar, in accordance with Nasdaq Listing Rule 5635(c)(4).

Kezar Life Sciences, Inc. (Nasdaq: KZR), a clinical-stage biotechnology company developing breakthrough treatments for immune-mediated and oncologic disorders, today announced that Chris Kirk, Co-founder and Chief Executive Officer, will participate on the Cardiorenal Corporate Panel at the TD Cowen 44th Annual Health Care Conference. The panel will be held on Tuesday, March 5, 2024, at 10:30 a.m. ET.

Everest Medicines (HKEX 1952.HK) and Kezar Life Sciences, Inc. (Nasdaq: KZR) announced today that the Center for Drug Evaluation (CDE) of China’s National Medical Products Administration (NMPA) approved Kezar’s investigational new drug (IND) application for initiation of the Phase 2b PALIZADE trial in China of zetomipzomib in patients with lupus nephritis (LN). Zetomipzomib is a novel, first-in-class, selective immunoproteasome inhibitor with broad therapeutic potential across multiple autoimmune diseases.

Kezar Life Sciences, Inc. (Nasdaq: KZR), a clinical-stage biotechnology company developing breakthrough treatments for immune-mediated and oncologic disorders, today reported financial results for the third quarter ended September 30, 2023 and provided a business update.

Kezar Life Sciences, Inc. (Nasdaq: KZR), a clinical-stage biotechnology company developing breakthrough treatments for immune-mediated and oncologic disorders, today announced that the Compensation Committee of the company’s Board of Directors granted one employee a nonqualified stock option to purchase 50,000 shares of its common stock with an exercise price of $0.77 per share, the closing price of Kezar’s common stock on November 1, 2023, the grant date of the award. The stock option was granted as an inducement award material to the individual entering into employment with Kezar, in accordance with Nasdaq Listing Rule 5635(c)(4).

Kezar Life Sciences, Inc. (Nasdaq: KZR), a clinical-stage biotechnology company developing breakthrough treatments for immune-mediated and oncologic disorders, today announced that the Compensation Committee of the company’s Board of Directors granted one employee a nonqualified stock option to purchase 18,000 shares of its common stock with an exercise price of $1.15 per share, which is equal to the closing price of Kezar’s common stock on October 2, 2023, the grant date of the award. The stock option was granted as an inducement award material to the individual entering into employment with Kezar, in accordance with Nasdaq Listing Rule 5635(c)(4).

Kezar Life Sciences, Inc. (Nasdaq: KZR), a clinical-stage biotechnology company developing breakthrough treatments for immune-mediated and oncologic disorders, today announced it has initiated a strategic restructuring program to prioritize long-term growth and focus its resources on its clinical-stage programs. The strategic realignment is expected to extend operating capital to fund PALIZADE, Kezar’s Phase 2b clinical trial in lupus nephritis.

Kezar Life Sciences, Inc. (Nasdaq: KZR), a clinical-stage biotechnology company discovering and developing breakthrough treatments for immune mediated and oncologic disorders, today announced that it entered into a collaboration and license agreement with Everest Medicines, a biopharmaceutical company focused on development, manufacturing and commercialization of innovative medicines and vaccines, to develop and commercialize zetomipzomib, Kezar’s novel, first-in-class selective immunoproteasome inhibitor, in Greater China, South Korea and Southeast Asia.

Kezar Life Sciences, Inc. (Nasdaq: KZR), a clinical-stage biotechnology company discovering and developing breakthrough treatments for immune-mediated and oncologic disorders, today announced that the Company will participate in three upcoming investor conferences taking place in September:

Kezar Life Sciences, Inc. (Nasdaq: KZR), a clinical-stage biotechnology company discovering and developing breakthrough treatments for immune mediated and oncologic disorders, today reported financial results for the second quarter ended June 30, 2023 and provided a business update.

Kezar Life Sciences, Inc., (Nasdaq: KZR), a clinical-stage biotechnology company discovering and developing breakthrough treatments for immune-mediated and oncologic disorders, today announced that the Compensation Committee of the company’s Board of Directors granted four employees nonqualified stock options to purchase 66,000 shares of its common stock with an exercise price of $2.19 per share, which is equal to the closing price of Kezar’s common stock on August 1, 2023, the grant date of the awards. The stock options were granted as an inducement award material to the individuals entering into employment with Kezar, in accordance with Nasdaq Listing Rule 5635(c)(4).

Kezar Life Sciences, Inc., (Nasdaq: KZR), a clinical-stage biotechnology company discovering and developing breakthrough treatments for immune-mediated and oncologic disorders, today announced that the Compensation Committee of the company’s Board of Directors granted one employee a nonqualified stock option to purchase 6,000 shares of its common stock with an exercise price of $2.44 per share, which is equal to the closing price of Kezar’s common stock on July 5, 2023, the grant date of the award. The stock option was granted as an inducement award material to the individual entering into employment with Kezar, in accordance with Nasdaq Listing Rule 5635(c)(4).

Kezar Life Sciences, Inc. (Nasdaq: KZR), a clinical-stage biotechnology company discovering and developing breakthrough treatments for immune-mediated and oncologic disorders, today announced that John Fowler, Co-Founder and Chief Executive Officer, and Noreen R. Henig, M.D., Chief Medical Officer, will participate in a fireside chat at the Jefferies Healthcare Conference on Thursday, June 8, 2023 at 2:00 pm ET in New York, NY.

Kezar Life Sciences, Inc. (Nasdaq: KZR), a clinical-stage biotechnology company discovering and developing breakthrough treatments for immune mediated and oncologic disorders, today reported financial results for the first quarter ended March 31, 2023 and provided a business update.

Kezar Life Sciences, Inc., (Nasdaq: KZR), a clinical-stage biotechnology company discovering and developing breakthrough treatments for immune-mediated and oncologic disorders, today announced that the Compensation Committee of the company’s Board of Directors granted six employees nonqualified stock options to purchase 232,000 shares of its common stock with an exercise price of $3.05 per share, which is equal to the closing price of Kezar’s common stock on April 3, 2023, the grant date of the awards. The stock options were granted as an inducement award material to the individuals entering into employment with Kezar, in accordance with Nasdaq Listing Rule 5635(c)(4).

Kezar Life Sciences, Inc. (Nasdaq: KZR), a clinical-stage biotechnology company discovering and developing breakthrough treatments for immune mediated and oncologic disorders, today reported financial results for the fourth quarter and year ended December 31, 2022 and provided a business update.

Kezar Life Sciences, Inc. (Nasdaq: KZR), a clinical-stage biotechnology company discovering and developing breakthrough treatments for immune-mediated and oncologic disorders, today announced that the Company will pull forward its virtual Research and Development (R&D) Day to Wednesday, March 15, 2023 at 4:30 pm ET/1:30 pm PT.

Kezar Life Sciences, Inc. (Nasdaq: KZR), a clinical-stage biotechnology company discovering and developing breakthrough treatments for immune-mediated and oncologic disorders, today announced that it will host a virtual Research and Development (R&D) Day on Wednesday, March 22, 2023 at 4:30 pm ET/1:30 pm PT.

Kezar Life Sciences, Inc., (Nasdaq: KZR), a clinical-stage biotechnology company discovering and developing breakthrough treatments for immune-mediated and oncologic disorders, today announced that the Compensation Committee of the company’s Board of Directors granted three employees nonqualified stock options to purchase 33,000 shares of its common stock with an exercise price of $5.43 per share, which is equal to the closing price of Kezar’s common stock on March 2, 2023, the grant date of the awards. The stock options were granted as an inducement award material to the individuals entering into employment with Kezar, in accordance with Nasdaq Listing Rule 5635(c)(4).

Kezar Life Sciences, Inc. (Nasdaq: KZR), a clinical-stage biotechnology company discovering and developing breakthrough treatments for immune-mediated and oncologic disorders, today announced that Noreen Roth Henig, M.D., Chief Medical Officer, will participate on the Autoimmune/Complement/Inflammation panel discussion at the Cowen 43rd Annual Health Care Conference on Tuesday, March 7, 2023 at 10:30 am ET in Boston, MA.

Kezar Life Sciences, Inc., (Nasdaq: KZR), a clinical-stage biotechnology company discovering and developing breakthrough treatments for immune-mediated and oncologic disorders, today announced that the Compensation Committee of the company’s Board of Directors granted five employees nonqualified stock options to purchase 131,000 shares of its common stock with an exercise price of $7.10 per share, which is equal to the closing price of Kezar’s common stock on February 3, 2023, the grant date of the awards. The stock options were granted as an inducement award material to the individuals entering into employment with Kezar, in accordance with Nasdaq Listing Rule 5635(c)(4).

Kezar Life Sciences, Inc., (Nasdaq: KZR), a clinical-stage biotechnology company discovering and developing breakthrough treatments for immune-mediated and oncologic disorders, today announced that the Compensation Committee of the company’s Board of Directors granted two employees nonqualified stock options to purchase 65,000 shares of its common stock with an exercise price of $6.84 per share, which is equal to the closing price of Kezar’s common stock on January 6, 2023, the grant date of the awards. The stock options were granted as an inducement award material to the individuals entering into employment with Kezar, in accordance with Nasdaq Listing Rule 5635(c)(4).

Kezar Life Sciences, Inc. (Nasdaq: KZR), a clinical-stage biotechnology company discovering and developing breakthrough treatments for immune-mediated and oncologic disorders, today announced that John Fowler, Co-founder and Chief Executive Officer, will present a corporate overview at the 41st Annual J.P. Morgan Healthcare Conference on Wednesday, January 11, 2023 at 2:15 pm PT in San Francisco, CA.

Kezar Life Sciences, Inc. (Nasdaq: KZR), a clinical-stage biotechnology company discovering and developing breakthrough treatments for immune-mediated and oncologic disorders, today announced that the Compensation Committee of the company’s Board of Directors granted four employees nonqualified stock options to purchase 65,500 shares of its common stock with an exercise price of $7.07 per share, which is equal to the closing price of Kezar’s common stock on December 5, 2022, the grant date of the awards. The stock options were granted as an inducement award material to the individuals entering into employment with Kezar, in accordance with Nasdaq Listing Rule 5635(c)(4).

Kezar Life Sciences, Inc. (Nasdaq: KZR), a clinical-stage biotechnology company discovering and developing breakthrough treatments for immune-mediated and oncologic disorders, today announced that it presented the complete data set from the MISSION Phase 2 clinical trial evaluating zetomipzomib in active lupus nephritis (LN) at the American College of Rheumatology (ACR) Convergence 2022 in Philadelphia, PA.

Kezar Life Sciences, Inc., (Nasdaq: KZR), a clinical-stage biotechnology company discovering and developing breakthrough treatments for immune-mediated and oncologic disorders, today announced that the Compensation Committee of the company’s Board of Directors granted one employee a nonqualified stock option to purchase 30,000 shares of its common stock with an exercise price of $7.06 per share, which is equal to the closing price of Kezar’s common stock on November 7, 2022, the grant date of the award. The stock option was granted as an inducement award material to the individual entering into employment with Kezar, in accordance with Nasdaq Listing Rule 5635(c)(4).

Kezar Life Sciences, Inc. (Nasdaq: KZR), a clinical-stage biotechnology company discovering and developing breakthrough treatments for immune-mediated and oncologic disorders, today reported financial results for the third quarter ended September 30, 2022 and provided a business update.

Kezar Life Sciences, Inc. (Nasdaq: KZR), a clinical-stage biotechnology company discovering and developing breakthrough treatments for immune-mediated and oncologic disorders, today announced members of the executive team will participate in two upcoming investor conferences in November.

Kezar Life Sciences, Inc. (Nasdaq: KZR), a clinical-stage biotechnology company discovering and developing breakthrough treatments for immune-mediated and oncologic disorders, today announced that it presented the complete data set from the MISSION Phase 2 clinical trial evaluating zetomipzomib, a novel, first-in-class, selective immunoproteasome inhibitor, in active lupus nephritis (LN) at the American Society of Nephrology’s (ASN) Kidney Week 2022 Annual Meeting in Orlando, FL.

Kezar Life Sciences, Inc. (Nasdaq: KZR), a clinical-stage biotechnology company discovering and developing breakthrough treatments for immune-mediated and oncologic disorders, today announced that four posters will be presented at the upcoming American Society of Nephrology’s (ASN) Kidney Week 2022 Annual Meeting, which will take place November 3 – 6, 2022 in Orlando, FL. Of note, the Phase 2 MISSION poster will include the full data set from the concluded study, with all 17 evaluable patients completing the 37-week trial. There will be additional MISSION data included in the poster presentation that are not available in the abstract.

Kezar Life Sciences, Inc., (Nasdaq: KZR), a clinical-stage biotechnology company discovering and developing breakthrough treatments for immune-mediated and oncologic disorders, today announced that the Compensation Committee of the company’s Board of Directors granted three employees nonqualified stock options to purchase 85,000 shares of its common stock with an exercise price of $8.80 per share, which is equal to the closing price of Kezar’s common stock on October 3, 2022, the grant date of the awards. The stock options were granted as an inducement award material to the individuals entering employment with Kezar, in accordance with Nasdaq Listing Rule 5635(c)(4).

Kezar Life Sciences, Inc. (Nasdaq: KZR), a clinical-stage biotechnology company discovering and developing breakthrough treatments for immune-mediated and oncologic disorders, today announced that it has received clearance of its Investigational New Drug (IND) application from the U.S. Food and Drug Administration for zetomipzomib, its first-in-class, selective immunoproteasome inhibitor, for the treatment of autoimmune hepatitis (AIH).

Kezar Life Sciences, Inc. (Nasdaq: KZR), a clinical-stage biotechnology company discovering and developing breakthrough treatments for immune-mediated and oncologic disorders, today announced that three posters will be presented at the upcoming American College of Rheumatology (ACR) Convergence 2022, which will take place November 10 – 14, 2022 in Philadelphia, PA. Of note, the Phase 2 MISSION poster will include the full data set from the concluded study, with all 17 evaluable patients completing the 37-week trial. There will be additional MISSION data included in the poster presentation that are not available in the abstract.

Kezar Life Sciences, Inc., (Nasdaq: KZR), a clinical-stage biotechnology company discovering and developing breakthrough treatments for immune-mediated and oncologic disorders, today announced that the Compensation Committee of the company’s Board of Directors granted one employee a nonqualified stock option to purchase 18,000 shares of its common stock with an exercise price of $10.10 per share, which is equal to the closing price of Kezar’s common stock on September 1, 2022, the grant date of the award. The stock option was granted as an inducement award material to the individual entering into employment with Kezar, in accordance with Nasdaq Listing Rule 5635(c)(4).

Kezar Life Sciences, Inc. (Nasdaq: KZR), a clinical-stage biotechnology company discovering and developing breakthrough treatments for immune-mediated and oncologic disorders, today reported financial results for the second quarter ended June 30, 2022 and provided a business update.

Kezar Life Sciences, Inc., (Nasdaq: KZR), a clinical-stage biotechnology company discovering and developing breakthrough treatments for immune-mediated and oncologic disorders, today announced that, in connection with the previously announced appointment of Nick Mordwinkin, Pharm.D., Ph.D., as the Company’s Chief Business Officer, the Compensation Committee of the company’s Board of Directors granted Dr. Mordwinkin a nonqualified stock option to purchase 200,000 shares of its common stock with an exercise price of $9.35 per share, which is equal to the closing price of Kezar’s common stock on August 1, 2022. In addition, the Compensation Committee of the company’s Board of Directors granted one additional employee a nonqualified stock option to purchase 60,000 shares of its common stock with an exercise price of $9.35 per share, which is equal to the closing price of Kezar’s common stock on August 1, 2022. The stock options were granted as an inducement award material to the individuals entering into employment with Kezar, in accordance with Nasdaq Listing Rule 5635(c)(4).

Kezar Life Sciences, Inc. (Nasdaq: KZR), a clinical-stage biotechnology company discovering and developing breakthrough treatments for immune-mediated and oncologic disorders, today announced the appointment of Nick Mordwinkin, Pharm.D., Ph.D., as Chief Business Officer. Dr. Mordwinkin will be key to the next stage of Kezar’s growth and will be responsible for shaping the company’s business development strategy.

Kezar Life Sciences, Inc. (Nasdaq: KZR), a clinical-stage biotechnology company discovering and developing breakthrough treatments for immune-mediated and oncologic disorders, today announced that Noreen Roth Henig, M.D., Chief Medical Officer, will participate in a panel called “Developing Therapies Against Novel Targets in Autoimmune Diseases” at the William Blair Biotech Focus Conference in New York, NY. The panel will be held in person on Wednesday, July 13, 2022, at 11:00 am ET.

Kezar Life Sciences, Inc., (Nasdaq: KZR), a clinical-stage biotechnology company discovering and developing breakthrough treatments for immune-mediated and oncologic disorders, today announced that the Compensation Committee of the company’s Board of Directors granted three employees nonqualified stock options to purchase an aggregate of 24,500 shares of its common stock with an exercise price of $9.29 per share, which is equal to the closing price of Kezar’s common stock on July 1, 2022. The stock options were granted as an inducement award material to the individuals entering into employment with Kezar, in accordance with Nasdaq Listing Rule 5635(c)(4).

Kezar Life Sciences, Inc. (Nasdaq: KZR), a clinical-stage biotechnology company discovering and developing breakthrough treatments for immune-mediated and oncologic disorders, today reported positive topline results from the MISSION Phase 2 clinical trial evaluating zetomipzomib, a novel, first-in-class selective immunoproteasome inhibitor, in patients with active lupus nephritis (LN).

Kezar Life Sciences, Inc., (Nasdaq: KZR), a clinical-stage biotechnology company discovering and developing breakthrough treatments for immune-mediated and oncologic disorders, today announced that the Compensation Committee of the company’s Board of Directors granted three employees nonqualified stock options to purchase an aggregate of 12,000 shares of its common stock with an exercise price of $4.86 per share, which is equal to the closing price of Kezar’s common stock on June 1, 2022, the grant date of the awards. The stock options were granted as an inducement award material to the individuals entering into employment with Kezar, in accordance with Nasdaq Listing Rule 5635(c)(4).

Kezar Life Sciences, Inc. (Nasdaq: KZR), a clinical-stage biotechnology company discovering and developing breakthrough treatments for immune-mediated and oncologic disorders, today reported financial results for the first quarter ended March 31, 2022 and provided a business update.

Kezar Life Sciences, Inc., (Nasdaq: KZR), a clinical-stage biotechnology company discovering and developing breakthrough treatments for immune-mediated and oncologic disorders, today announced that the Compensation Committee of the company’s Board of Directors granted two employees nonqualified stock options to purchase an aggregate of 29,000 shares of its common stock with an exercise price of $12.54 per share, which is equal to the closing price of Kezar’s common stock on May 2, 2022, the grant date of the awards. The stock options were granted as an inducement material to the individuals entering into employment with Kezar, in accordance with Nasdaq Listing Rule 5635(c)(4).

Kezar Life Sciences, Inc., (Nasdaq: KZR), a clinical-stage biotechnology company discovering and developing breakthrough treatments for immune-mediated and oncologic disorders, today announced topline results from the PRESIDIO Phase 2 clinical trial of zetomipzomib (KZR-616) in patients with dermatomyositis (DM) and polymyositis (PM).

Kezar Life Sciences, Inc., (Nasdaq: KZR), a clinical-stage biotechnology company discovering and developing breakthrough treatments for immune-mediated and oncologic disorders, today announced that the company’s Board of Directors has granted one employee a nonqualified stock option to purchase 100,000 shares of its common stock with an exercise price of $15.44 per share, which is equal to the closing price of Kezar’s common stock on April 13, 2022, the grant date of the award. This grant was part of an inducement award material to the individual’s employment with Kezar, in accordance with Nasdaq Listing Rule 5635(c)(4).

Kezar Life Sciences, Inc., (Nasdaq: KZR), a clinical-stage biotechnology company discovering and developing breakthrough treatments for immune-mediated and oncologic disorders, today reported financial results for the fourth quarter and year ended December 31, 2021 and provided a business update.

Kezar Life Sciences, Inc. (Nasdaq: KZR), a clinical-stage biotechnology company discovering and developing breakthrough treatments for immune-mediated and oncologic disorders, today reported interim results from the Phase 2 portion of its MISSION clinical trial evaluating KZR-616, a first-in-class selective immunoproteasome inhibitor, in patients with active, proliferative lupus nephritis (LN).

Kezar Life Sciences, Inc. (Nasdaq: KZR), a clinical-stage biotechnology company discovering and developing breakthrough treatments for immune-mediated and oncologic disorders, today announced that management will participate in a fireside chat at the Jefferies London Healthcare Conference. The presentation will be available for on-demand viewing starting Thursday, November 18 at 3:00 a.m. EST.

Kezar Life Sciences, Inc., (Nasdaq: KZR), a clinical-stage biotechnology company discovering and developing breakthrough treatments for immune-mediated and oncologic disorders, today reported financial results for the third quarter ended September 30, 2021 and provided a business update.

Kezar Life Sciences, Inc. (Nasdaq: KZR), a clinical-stage biotechnology company discovering and developing breakthrough treatments for immune-mediated and oncologic disorders, today announced that it will host a virtual Investor and Analyst Day on November 15, 2021, at 4:30 p.m. ET.

Kezar Life Sciences, Inc. (Nasdaq: KZR), a clinical-stage biotechnology company discovering and developing breakthrough treatments for immune-mediated and oncologic disorders, today announced that the first patient has been dosed in KZR-261-101, a Phase 1 clinical trial evaluating KZR-261, a novel, broad-spectrum, anti-tumor agent that acts through direct interaction and inhibition of the Sec61 translocon.

Kezar Life Sciences, Inc. (Nasdaq: KZR), a clinical-stage biotechnology company discovering and developing breakthrough treatments for immune-mediated and oncologic disorders, today announced the appointment of Gitanjali Jain as Vice President, Investor Relations and External Affairs. As a member of the management team and executive committee, Ms. Jain will lead Kezar’s overall investor relations, public relations, and scientific communications efforts.

Kezar Life Sciences, Inc. (Nasdaq: KZR), a clinical-stage biotechnology company discovering and developing breakthrough treatments for immune-mediated and oncologic disorders, today announced members of the executive team will participate in the following upcoming virtual investor conferences:

Kezar Life Sciences, Inc. (Nasdaq: KZR), a clinical-stage biotechnology company discovering and developing breakthrough treatments for immune-mediated and oncologic disorders, today announced that PRESIDIO, its Phase 2 clinical trial to evaluate the safety and efficacy of KZR-616 for the treatment of polymyositis (PM) and dermatomyositis (DM) completed the target enrollment of 24 subjects.

Kezar Life Sciences, Inc., (Nasdaq: KZR), a clinical-stage biotechnology company discovering and developing breakthrough treatments for immune-mediated and oncologic disorders, today announced its second quarter 2021 financial results and corporate highlights.

Kezar Life Sciences, Inc. (Nasdaq: KZR), a clinical-stage biotechnology company discovering and developing breakthrough treatments for immune-mediated and oncologic disorders, today announced its Co-founder and Chief Scientific Officer, Christopher Kirk, will participate in the “Novel Targets for Autoimmune Diseases” panel discussion at William Blair's Biotech Focus Conference on Thursday, July 15, 2021, at 11:00 a.m. ET.

Kezar Life Sciences, Inc. (Nasdaq: KZR), a clinical-stage biotechnology company discovering and developing breakthrough treatments for immune-mediated and oncologic disorders, today announced the formation of its Clinical Advisory Committee.

Kezar Life Sciences, Inc. (Nasdaq: KZR), a clinical-stage biotechnology company discovering and developing breakthrough treatments for immune-mediated and oncologic disorders, today reported results from the completed Phase 1b dose escalation portion of its MISSION study, evaluating KZR-616, a first-in-class selective immunoproteasome inhibitor, in systemic lupus erythematosus (SLE) patients with and without nephritis. The data are being presented by Richard Furie, M.D., Chief of Division of Rheumatology at Northwell Health in New York, in a poster session at EULAR, the Annual European Congress of Rheumatology, being held virtually from June 2 to 5, 2021. The poster can be found on Kezar’s website under the “Our Science” section.