Rallybio Announces Positive Preliminary Results for RLYB212, an anti-HPA-1a Monoclonal Antibody for the Prevention of Fetal and Neonatal Alloimmune Thrombocytopenia

NEW HAVEN, Conn.--(BUSINESS WIRE)--Rallybio Corporation (Nasdaq: RLYB) today announced positive preliminary results from its ongoing Phase 1b proof-of-concept study of RLYB212, an anti-HPA-1a monoclonal antibody for the prevention of fetal and neonatal alloimmune thrombocytopenia (FNAIT). These data demonstrate that one week after a single subcutaneous dose, RLYB212 was able to eliminate transfused HPA-1a positive platelets rapidly compared to placebo in a challenge model of a catastrophic fetal maternal hemorrhage. Additional pharmacokinetic data suggests the opportunity for less frequent dosing.

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Evommune Initiates Phase 2a Proof-of-Concept Clinical Trial to Evaluate EVO101 in Atopic Dermatitis

Palo Alto, Calif., Sept. 28, 2022 – Evommune, Inc., a clinical-stage biotechnology company discovering and developing new ways to treat immune-mediated inflammatory diseases, today announced enrollment of the first patient in a Phase 2a proof-of-concept clinical trial evaluating EVO101, a novel small molecule inhibitor of interleukin 1 receptor-associated kinase 4 (IRAK4), in patients with atopic dermatitis (AD). The Phase 2a trial is a randomized, double-blind, parallel group, vehicle-controlled study which will assess the safety, tolerability and preliminary efficacy of EVO101 topical cream, 0.1% BID, in 118 adults with mild to moderate AD in clinical sites across the United States.

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Plexium Strengthens Leadership Team With Appointment of Daniel Sipes As Senior Vice President, Head of Technology

Plexium, Inc. (Plexium), a leading next-generation targeted protein degradation (TPD) company, today announced the appointment of Daniel Sipes as Senior Vice President, Head of Technology. Mr. Sipes brings over two decades of experience in developing and implementing new technologies for drug discovery to Plexium, with a focus on next-generation high throughput screening and novel assay development.

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