Articles from Wave Life Sciences USA, Inc.

Entering 2025 having demonstrated rapid translation of genetic insights to positive clinical data; advancing clinically validated and multi-modal pipeline with the potential to treat well over 100 million patients

WVE-007 is a novel approach for treating obesity and is designed to silence INHBE to achieve healthy, sustainable weight loss through fat burning, muscle maintenance and the potential for once or twice-annual administration

CAMBRIDGE, Mass., Dec. 16, 2024 (GLOBE NEWSWIRE) -- Wave Life Sciences Ltd. (Nasdaq: WVE), a clinical-stage biotechnology company focused on unlocking the broad potential of RNA medicines to transform human health, today announced that Paul Bolno, MD, MBA, President and Chief Executive Officer, is scheduled to present at the 43rd Annual J.P. Morgan Healthcare Conference in San Francisco, CA on Monday, January 13, 2025, at 9:45 a.m. PT / 12:45 p.m. ET.

CAMBRIDGE, Mass., Nov. 26, 2024 (GLOBE NEWSWIRE) -- Wave Life Sciences Ltd. (Nasdaq: WVE), a clinical-stage biotechnology company focused on unlocking the broad potential of RNA medicines to transform human health, today announced that Paul Bolno, MD, MBA, President and Chief Executive Officer, is scheduled to participate in two upcoming investor conferences in December.

CAMBRIDGE, Mass., Nov. 15, 2024 (GLOBE NEWSWIRE) -- Wave Life Sciences Ltd. (Nasdaq: WVE), a clinical-stage biotechnology company focused on unlocking the broad potential of RNA medicines to transform human health, today announced that Paul Bolno, MD, MBA, President and Chief Executive Officer, is scheduled to participate in an analyst-led fireside chat at the Jefferies London Healthcare Conference on Wednesday, November 20, 2024, at 4:30 p.m. GMT / 11:30 a.m. ET.

Achieved first-ever RNA editing in humans in RestorAATion-2 trial of WVE-006 (GalNAc-AIMer) in alpha-1 antitrypsin deficiency and announced three wholly owned GalNAc-AIMer preclinical programs that offer first-in-class approaches to address unmet needs in cardiometabolic diseases

CAMBRIDGE, Mass., Nov. 04, 2024 (GLOBE NEWSWIRE) -- Wave Life Sciences Ltd. (Nasdaq: WVE), a clinical-stage biotechnology company focused on unlocking the broad potential of RNA medicines to transform human health, will host a live webcast and conference call at 8:30 a.m. ET on Tuesday, November 12, 2024, to review the company’s third quarter 2024 financial results and provide business updates.

WVE-007 (INHBE GalNAc-siRNA for obesity) is on track to initiate a clinical trial in 1Q 2025; new preclinical data for WVE-007 demonstrate opportunities for monotherapy, for synergistic use with GLP-1s, and for maintenance to avoid rebound weight gain following cessation of GLP-1s

Achieved proof-of-mechanism for Wave’s RNA editing platform; restoring levels of wild-type (edited) M-AAT that are consistent with the heterozygous “MZ” genotype with low risk of AATD lung and liver disease

Event will highlight WVE-006 for AATD and Wave’s rapidly advancing, wholly owned pipeline of RNA medicines, including introducing new RNA editing programs and new preclinical data for WVE-007 INHBE program for obesity

CAMBRIDGE, Mass., Oct. 01, 2024 (GLOBE NEWSWIRE) -- Wave Life Sciences Ltd. (Nasdaq: WVE), a clinical-stage biotechnology company focused on unlocking the broad potential of RNA medicines to transform human health, announced today that it closed its previously announced underwritten public offering, and that the underwriters exercised in full their option to purchase an additional 3,750,000 of its ordinary shares at the public offering price of $8.00 per ordinary share, less underwriting discounts and commissions. After giving effect to the full exercise of the underwriters’ option to purchase additional shares, the total number of ordinary shares sold in the offering is 26,875,001 ordinary shares which, along with the sale of pre-funded warrants to purchase 1,875,023 ordinary shares, resulted in aggregate gross proceeds to Wave Life Sciences of approximately $230 million, before deducting underwriting discounts and commissions and offering expenses.

CAMBRIDGE, Mass., Sept. 30, 2024 (GLOBE NEWSWIRE) -- Wave Life Sciences Ltd. (Nasdaq: WVE), a clinical-stage biotechnology company focused on unlocking the broad potential of RNA medicines to transform human health, today announced that Paul Bolno, MD, MBA, President and Chief Executive Officer, is scheduled to participate in an analyst-led fireside chat at the Chardan 8th Annual Genetic Medicines Conference in New York City on Tuesday, October 1, 2024, at 1:00 p.m. ET.

CAMBRIDGE, Mass., Sept. 25, 2024 (GLOBE NEWSWIRE) -- Wave Life Sciences Ltd. (Nasdaq: WVE), a clinical-stage biotechnology company focused on unlocking the broad potential of RNA medicines to transform human health, announced today the pricing of its previously announced underwritten public offering of 23,125,001 of its ordinary shares at a price to the public of $8.00 per ordinary share, and, in lieu of ordinary shares to certain investors, pre-funded warrants to purchase up to 1,875,023 ordinary shares at an offering price of $7.9999 per pre-funded warrant, which represents the per share offering price for the ordinary shares less the $0.0001 per share exercise price for each pre-funded warrant.

CAMBRIDGE, Mass., Sept. 24, 2024 (GLOBE NEWSWIRE) -- Wave Life Sciences Ltd. (Nasdaq: WVE), a clinical-stage biotechnology company focused on unlocking the broad potential of RNA medicines to transform human health, announced today that it has commenced an underwritten public offering of $175 million in aggregate of its ordinary shares, and, to certain investors that so choose in lieu of ordinary shares, pre-funded warrants to purchase ordinary shares. In connection with the offering, Wave intends to grant the underwriters a 30-day option to purchase ordinary shares in an amount up to an additional 15% of the total amount of ordinary shares and shares underlying pre-funded warrants sold in the public offering on the same terms and conditions. All of the securities in the offering will be sold by Wave Life Sciences.

Mean muscle content-adjusted dystrophin expression of 9.0% and unadjusted dystrophin of 5.5%, with high consistency across participants, in a prespecified analysis; dystrophin was comprised of two isoforms consistent with Becker muscular dystrophy patients who display milder disease

Designation highlights significant unmet needs in DMD; dystrophin data from potentially registrational FORWARD-53 trial of WVE-N531 are on track for 3Q 2024

Successful clinical translation of Wave’s RNA medicines platform in HD patients with WVE-003 provides further validation of Wave’s proprietary platform with PN and stereochemistry; opt-in package for WVE-003 submitted to partner Takeda and engagement with regulators initiated to discuss potential path to accelerated approval

CAMBRIDGE, Mass., Aug. 01, 2024 (GLOBE NEWSWIRE) -- Wave Life Sciences Ltd. (Nasdaq: WVE), a clinical-stage biotechnology company focused on unlocking the broad potential of RNA medicines to transform human health, will host a live webcast and conference call at 8:30 a.m. ET on Thursday, August 8, 2024, to review the company’s second quarter 2024 financial results and provide business updates.

Statistically significant, potent, and durable allele-selective silencing: 46% mean reduction in CSF mutant huntingtin (mHTT) protein compared to placebo, preservation of wild-type huntingtin (wtHTT) protein, and generally safe and well-tolerated profile achieved in 30 mg multidose cohort

Presentation at the Obesity & Weight Loss Drug Development Summit to review Real World Evidence for the GLP-1 class and the opportunity for Wave’s INHBE program as a best-in-class approach for obesity designed to induce fat burning and preserve muscle mass with once or twice-annual subcutaneous administration

CAMBRIDGE, Mass., May 30, 2024 (GLOBE NEWSWIRE) -- Wave Life Sciences Ltd. (Nasdaq: WVE), a clinical-stage biotechnology company focused on unlocking the broad potential of RNA medicines to transform human health, today announced that Paul Bolno, MD, MBA, President and Chief Executive Officer, is scheduled to present at the 2024 Jefferies Global Healthcare Conference in New York City on Thursday, June 6, 2024, at 7:30 a.m. ET.

RestorAATion-2 clinical trial of WVE-006 in AATD patients underway; expected proof-of-mechanism data in patients with AATD remains on track for 2024

Appointment builds on Wave’s recent progress advancing innovative genetic targets, such as INHBE, and continues to add significant experience to accelerate the rapid identification and translation of unique genetic insights into medicines

CAMBRIDGE, Mass., May 07, 2024 (GLOBE NEWSWIRE) -- Wave Life Sciences Ltd. (Nasdaq: WVE), a clinical-stage biotechnology company focused on unlocking the broad potential of RNA medicines to transform human health, today announced that Paul Bolno, MD, MBA, President and Chief Executive Officer, is scheduled to participate in an analyst-led fireside chat at the 2024 RBC Capital Markets Global Healthcare Conference in New York City on Tuesday, May 14, 2024, at 8:30 a.m. ET.

CAMBRIDGE, Mass., May 02, 2024 (GLOBE NEWSWIRE) -- Wave Life Sciences Ltd. (Nasdaq: WVE), a clinical-stage biotechnology company focused on unlocking the broad potential of RNA medicines to transform human health, will host a live webcast and conference call at 8:30 a.m. ET on Thursday, May 9, 2024, to review the company’s first quarter 2024 financial results and provide business updates.

Proof-of-mechanism data for WVE-006 in individuals with AATD remain on track for 2024

GSK has selected the first two programs to advance following achievement of target validation, marking transition to next phase of research collaboration; programs utilize Wave’s next generation GalNAc-siRNA format with potential for best-in-class potency and durability

CAMBRIDGE, Mass., March 27, 2024 (GLOBE NEWSWIRE) -- Wave Life Sciences Ltd. (Nasdaq: WVE), a clinical-stage biotechnology company focused on unlocking the broad potential of RNA medicines to transform human health, today announced that Paul Bolno, MD, MBA, President and Chief Executive Officer, is scheduled to participate in two upcoming investor conferences in April.

INHBE lead clinical candidate selected; potential best-in-class treatment for obesity with potent and durable silencing, weight loss with no loss of muscle mass, reduction of visceral fat, and every-six-month or annual subcutaneous dosing; clinical trial initiation expected 1Q 2025

CAMBRIDGE, Mass., Feb. 28, 2024 (GLOBE NEWSWIRE) -- Wave Life Sciences Ltd. (Nasdaq: WVE), a clinical-stage biotechnology company focused on unlocking the broad potential of RNA medicines to transform human health, will host a live webcast and conference call at 8:30 a.m. ET on Wednesday, March 6, 2024, to review the company’s fourth quarter and full year 2023 financial results and provide business updates.

Presentations include data for WVE-N531 that provide first clinical evidence of a potential therapeutic for DMD accessing satellite cells, which are important for potential muscle regeneration

Multiple data catalysts across all clinical programs expected throughout 2024, including data for WVE-006 in AATD which would provide first-ever RNA editing proof-of-mechanism in humans

CAMBRIDGE, Mass., Jan. 03, 2024 (GLOBE NEWSWIRE) -- Wave Life Sciences Ltd. (Nasdaq: WVE), a clinical-stage RNA medicines company committed to delivering life-changing treatments for people battling devastating diseases, today announced that Paul Bolno, MD, MBA, President and Chief Executive Officer, is scheduled to present at the 42nd Annual J.P. Morgan Healthcare Conference in San Francisco, CA on Wednesday, January 10, 2024, at 3:00 p.m. PT / 6:00 p.m. ET.

FORWARD-53 is fully enrolled with potentially registrational dystrophin expression data expected in 2024

CAMBRIDGE, Mass., Dec. 07, 2023 (GLOBE NEWSWIRE) -- Wave Life Sciences Ltd. (Nasdaq: WVE), a clinical-stage RNA medicines company committed to delivering life-changing treatments for people battling devastating diseases, announced today the pricing of its previously announced underwritten public offering of 20,000,000 of its ordinary shares at a price to the public of $5.00 per ordinary share. Gross proceeds to Wave Life Sciences from the offering are expected to be approximately $100 million, before deducting underwriting discounts and commissions and offering expenses. All of the ordinary shares in the offering are being sold by Wave Life Sciences. In addition, Wave Life Sciences has granted the underwriters a 30-day option to purchase up to an additional 3,000,000 of its ordinary shares on the same terms and conditions. The offering is expected to close on or about December 11, 2023, subject to customary closing conditions.

CAMBRIDGE, Mass., Dec. 06, 2023 (GLOBE NEWSWIRE) -- Wave Life Sciences Ltd. (Nasdaq: WVE), a clinical-stage RNA medicines company committed to delivering life-changing treatments for people battling devastating diseases, announced today that it has commenced an underwritten public offering of $100 million in aggregate of its ordinary shares, and, to certain investors that so choose in lieu of ordinary shares, pre-funded warrants to purchase ordinary shares. In connection with the offering, Wave intends to grant the underwriters a 30-day option to purchase ordinary shares in an amount up to an additional 15% of the total amount of ordinary shares and pre-funded warrants sold in the public offering on the same terms and conditions. All of the securities in the offering will be sold by Wave Life Sciences.

WVE-006 is uniquely designed to correct the disease-causing RNA mutation in AATD, thereby restoring circulation of wild-type M-AAT protein and reducing Z-AAT protein levels to address both lung and liver manifestations of the disease

CAMBRIDGE, Mass., Nov. 22, 2023 (GLOBE NEWSWIRE) -- Wave Life Sciences Ltd. (Nasdaq: WVE), a clinical-stage RNA medicines company committed to delivering life-changing treatments for people battling devastating diseases, today announced that Paul Bolno, MD, MBA, President and Chief Executive Officer, is scheduled to participate in an analyst-led fireside chat at the 6th Annual Evercore ISI HealthCONx Conference in Miami, FL on Wednesday, November 29, 2023 at 3:50 p.m. ET.

Initiated RestorAATion clinical program for WVE-006, industry’s first-ever RNA editing clinical candidate, following approval of CTAs; dosing on track for 4Q 2023 and first-in-human proof-of-mechanism data anticipated in 2024

CAMBRIDGE, Mass., Nov. 03, 2023 (GLOBE NEWSWIRE) -- Wave Life Sciences Ltd. (Nasdaq: WVE), a clinical-stage RNA medicines company committed to delivering life-changing treatments for people battling devastating diseases, will host a live webcast and conference call at 8:30 a.m. ET on Thursday, November 9, 2023, to review the company’s third quarter 2023 financial results and provide business updates.

Presented preclinical proof-of-concept data for new, wholly owned program targeting INHBE for metabolic disorders, including obesity, which uses Wave’s best-in-class GalNAc-siRNA capabilities and novel genetic insights from GSK

CAMBRIDGE, Mass., Sept. 25, 2023 (GLOBE NEWSWIRE) -- Wave Life Sciences Ltd. (Nasdaq: WVE), a clinical-stage RNA medicines company committed to delivering life-changing treatments for people battling devastating diseases, today announced that Paul Bolno, MD, MBA, President and Chief Executive Officer, is scheduled to present at the Chardan 7th Annual Genetic Medicines Conference in New York City on Monday, October 2, 2023. Dr. Bolno will participate in the ADAR Editing Panel at 9:30 a.m. ET and an analyst-led fireside chat at 10:30 a.m. ET.

CAMBRIDGE, Mass., Sept. 06, 2023 (GLOBE NEWSWIRE) -- Wave Life Sciences Ltd. (Nasdaq: WVE), a clinical-stage RNA medicines company committed to delivering life-changing treatments for people battling devastating diseases, today announced that Paul Bolno, MD, MBA, President and Chief Executive Officer, is scheduled to participate in a virtual analyst-led fireside chat at the H.C. Wainwright 25th Annual Global Investment Conference. The presentation will be available to view beginning on Monday, September 11, 2023, at 7:00 a.m. ET.

WVE-006 is the first-ever RNA editing program to enter clinical development and is designed to restore production and circulation of functional, wild-type alpha-1 antitrypsin (AAT) protein and reduce levels of mutant Z-AAT protein, thereby addressing alpha-1 antitrypsin deficiency-related lung disease, liver disease or both

Preparing for imminent submission of clinical trial applications (CTAs) for GalNAc-conjugated AATD candidate (WVE-006), the industry’s first RNA editing clinical candidate

CAMBRIDGE, Mass., July 27, 2023 (GLOBE NEWSWIRE) -- Wave Life Sciences Ltd. (Nasdaq: WVE), a clinical-stage RNA medicines company committed to delivering life-changing treatments for people battling devastating diseases, will host a live webcast and conference call at 8:30 a.m. ET on Thursday, August 3, 2023, to review the company’s second quarter 2023 financial results and provide business updates.

CAMBRIDGE, Mass., June 26, 2023 (GLOBE NEWSWIRE) -- Wave Life Sciences Ltd. (Nasdaq: WVE), a clinical-stage RNA medicines company committed to delivering life-changing treatments for people battling devastating diseases, today announced that the company has been added to the small-cap Russell 2000® and broad-market all-cap Russell 3000® Indexes as part of the annual reconstitution, effective after the U.S. market opens today, June 26, 2023.

Potent and durable target engagement observed across cohorts, including with 10 mg doses administered every 12 weeks which were also generally safe and well-tolerated

Presentations include new data showing WVE-006 improved markers of liver disease in mice; WVE-006 is a first-in-class RNA editing therapeutic for alpha-1 antitrypsin deficiency (AATD) which is designed to restore healthy, wild-type AAT protein

Emerging leader in RNA medicines with multi-modal discovery and development platform and first-in-class RNA editing programs

CAMBRIDGE, Mass., April 26, 2023 (GLOBE NEWSWIRE) -- Wave Life Sciences Ltd. (Nasdaq: WVE), a clinical-stage genetic medicines company committed to delivering life-changing treatments for people battling devastating diseases, will host a live webcast and conference call at 8:30 a.m. ET on Wednesday, May 3, 2023, to review the company’s first quarter 2023 financial results and provide business updates.

Published preclinical data demonstrate unprecedented Ago2 loading following administration of single subcutaneous siRNA dose, leading to improved potency and durability in vivo versus comparator siRNA formats

CAMBRIDGE, Mass., March 29, 2023 (GLOBE NEWSWIRE) -- Wave Life Sciences Ltd. (Nasdaq: WVE), a clinical-stage genetic medicines company committed to delivering life-changing treatments for people battling devastating diseases, announced today that Paul Bolno, MD, MBA, President and Chief Executive Officer, is scheduled to participate in an analyst-led fireside chat at the Guggenheim Genomic Medicines and Rare Disease Days in New York City on Monday, April 3, 2023 at 2:10 p.m. ET.

Achieved clinical validation of PRISM platform in 2022 – demonstrated ability to potently and durably engage RNA targets and translate preclinical data to the clinic         

CAMBRIDGE, Mass., March 02, 2023 (GLOBE NEWSWIRE) -- Wave Life Sciences Ltd. (Nasdaq: WVE), a clinical-stage genetic medicines company committed to delivering life-changing treatments for people battling devastating diseases, announced today that management will host a live webcast and conference call at 8:30 a.m. ET on Wednesday, March 22, 2023, to discuss the company’s fourth quarter and full year 2022 financial results and provide a business update.

CAMBRIDGE, Mass., Feb. 09, 2023 (GLOBE NEWSWIRE) -- Wave Life Sciences Ltd. (Nasdaq: WVE), a clinical-stage genetic medicines company committed to delivering life-changing treatments for people battling devastating diseases, announced today that Paul Bolno, MD, MBA, President and Chief Executive Officer, is scheduled to participate in a fireside chat at the SVB Securities Global Biopharma Conference at 10:00 a.m. ET on Thursday, February, 16, 2023.

53% mean exon skipping and <1% (BLQ) mean dystrophin expression six weeks after initiating biweekly multidosing

Wave receives upfront payment of $170 million in cash and equity, also eligible to receive milestone payments and royalties

Announced positive update in third quarter from SELECT-HD trial in HD; single doses of WVE-003 appeared generally safe and well-tolerated and suggested allele-selective reduction of mHTT protein in CSF

CAMBRIDGE, Mass., Nov. 09, 2022 (GLOBE NEWSWIRE) -- Wave Life Sciences Ltd. (Nasdaq: WVE), a clinical-stage genetic medicines company committed to delivering life-changing treatments for people battling devastating diseases, announced today that Paul Bolno, MD, MBA, President and Chief Executive Officer, is scheduled to participate in an analyst-led fireside chat at the Stifel 2022 Healthcare Conference in New York City on Wednesday, November 16, 2022, at 3:35 p.m. ET.

CAMBRIDGE, Mass., Nov. 03, 2022 (GLOBE NEWSWIRE) -- Wave Life Sciences Ltd. (Nasdaq: WVE), a clinical-stage genetic medicines company committed to delivering life-changing treatments for people battling devastating diseases, announced today that management will host a live webcast and conference call at 8:30 a.m. ET on Thursday, November 10, 2022, to discuss the company’s third quarter 2022 financial results and provide a business update.

Six presentations and posters between OTS and ESGCT meetings will highlight Wave’s oligonucleotide chemistry advancements as well as RNA editing and RNAi capabilities

WVE-006 is the most advanced candidate for AATD designed to restore functional wild-type AAT protein and reduce Z-AAT protein aggregation with potential for disease modification in both lung and liver phenotypes

CAMBRIDGE, Mass., July 28, 2022 (GLOBE NEWSWIRE) -- Wave Life Sciences Ltd. (Nasdaq: WVE), a clinical-stage genetic medicines company committed to delivering life-changing treatments for people battling devastating diseases, announced today that management will host a live webcast and conference call at 8:30 a.m. ET on Thursday, August 11, 2022, to discuss the company’s second quarter 2022 financial results and provide a business update.