Ultragenyx Pharmaceutical is a biopharmaceutical company focused on developing and commercializing innovative therapies for the treatment of rare genetic disorders. The company specializes in creating novel treatments targeting serious diseases caused by genetic mutations, particularly those that affect critical metabolic pathways. With a strong emphasis on research and development, Ultragenyx strives to bring hope and improved quality of life to patients living with rare conditions by harnessing cutting-edge science and technology to address unmet medical needs.
NOVATO, Calif., Nov. 26, 2024 (GLOBE NEWSWIRE) -- Ultragenyx Pharmaceutical Inc. (NASDAQ: RARE), a biopharmaceutical company focused on the development and commercialization of novel therapies for serious rare and ultrarare genetic diseases, today announced participation in three upcoming investor conferences.
NOVATO, Calif., Nov. 20, 2024 (GLOBE NEWSWIRE) -- Ultragenyx Pharmaceutical Inc. (NASDAQ: RARE), a biopharmaceutical company focused on the development and commercialization of novel therapies for rare and ultrarare diseases, today reported the grant of 20,820 restricted stock units of the company’s common stock to 13 newly hired non-executive officers of the company. The awards were approved by the compensation committee of the company’s board of directors and granted under the Ultragenyx Employment Inducement Plan, with a grant date of November 16, 2024, as an inducement material to the new employees entering into employment with Ultragenyx in accordance with Nasdaq Listing Rule 5635(c)(4).
Third quarter 2024 total revenue grew 42% versus prior year to $139 million, including Crysvita® revenue of $98 million and Dojolvi® revenue of $21 million
NOVATO, Calif., Oct. 29, 2024 (GLOBE NEWSWIRE) -- Ultragenyx Pharmaceutical Inc. (NASDAQ: RARE), a biopharmaceutical company focused on the development and commercialization of novel products for serious rare and ultrarare genetic diseases, today announced that it will host a conference call at 5:00 p.m. ET on Tuesday, November 5, 2024, to discuss its financial results and corporate update for the quarter ending September 30, 2024.
NOVATO, Calif., Oct. 18, 2024 (GLOBE NEWSWIRE) -- Ultragenyx Pharmaceutical Inc. (NASDAQ: RARE), a biopharmaceutical company focused on the development and commercialization of novel therapies for rare and ultrarare diseases, today reported the grant of 22,405 restricted stock units of the company’s common stock to six newly hired non-executive officers of the company. The awards were approved by the compensation committee of the company’s board of directors and granted under the Ultragenyx Employment Inducement Plan, with a grant date of October 16, 2024, as an inducement material to the new employees entering into employment with Ultragenyx in accordance with Nasdaq Listing Rule 5635(c)(4).
NOVATO, Calif., Oct. 07, 2024 (GLOBE NEWSWIRE) -- Ultragenyx Pharmaceutical Inc. (NASDAQ: RARE), a biopharmaceutical company focused on the development of novel products for rare and ultra-rare diseases, today announced that it has received Breakthrough Therapy Designation from the U.S. Food and Drug Administration (FDA) for setrusumab (UX143) as a treatment to reduce the risk of fracture associated with osteogenesis imperfecta (OI) Type I, III, or IV in patients 2 years of age and older.
NOVATO, Calif., Oct. 03, 2024 (GLOBE NEWSWIRE) -- Ultragenyx Pharmaceutical Inc. (NASDAQ: RARE) today reported that the Phase 1/2/3 Cyprus2+ study of its UX701 gene therapy has demonstrated meaningful clinical activity as well as improvements in copper metabolism in Stage 1. Multiple responders have completely tapered off of standard-of-care treatment with responses seen in all three dose cohorts. The company plans to enroll an additional cohort in Stage 1 at a moderately increased dose and with an optimized immunomodulation regimen to enhance the efficiency and efficacy of the gene therapy, with the objective of having the majority of patients come off of standard-of-care treatment before selecting a dose for the randomized placebo-controlled stage of the study.
NOVATO, Calif., Sept. 26, 2024 (GLOBE NEWSWIRE) -- Ultragenyx Pharmaceutical Inc. (NASDAQ: RARE) today announced that it will present seven abstracts related to its ongoing late-stage program evaluating setrusumab (UX143) and osteogenesis imperfecta (OI), including a late-breaker oral presentation of the 14-month data from the Phase 2/3 Orbit study, at the American Society for Bone and Mineral Research (ASBMR) 2024 Annual Meeting. The meeting is being held September 27-30, 2024, in Toronto, Canada.
NOVATO, Calif., Sept. 18, 2024 (GLOBE NEWSWIRE) -- Ultragenyx Pharmaceutical Inc. (NASDAQ: RARE), a biopharmaceutical company focused on the development and commercialization of novel therapies for rare and ultrarare diseases, today reported the grant of 62,555 restricted stock units of the company’s common stock to 16 newly hired non-executive officers of the company. The awards were approved by the compensation committee of the company’s board of directors and granted under the Ultragenyx Employment Inducement Plan, with a grant date of September 16, 2024, as an inducement material to the new employees entering into employment with Ultragenyx in accordance with Nasdaq Listing Rule 5635(c)(4).
NOVATO, Calif., Aug. 21, 2024 (GLOBE NEWSWIRE) -- Ultragenyx Pharmaceutical Inc. (NASDAQ: RARE), a biopharmaceutical company focused on the development and commercialization of novel therapies for rare and ultrarare diseases, today reported the grant of 37,975 restricted stock units of the company’s common stock to 12 newly hired non-executive officers of the company. The awards were approved by the compensation committee of the company’s board of directors and granted under the Ultragenyx Employment Inducement Plan, with a grant date of August 16, 2024, as an inducement material to the new employees entering into employment with Ultragenyx in accordance with Nasdaq Listing Rule 5635(c)(4).
Henrietta Lacks' family sues Novartis and Viatris for profiting from her HeLa cells without consent. The lawsuit seeks profits and aims to prevent further unauthorized use of the cells.
NOVATO, Calif., July 25, 2024 (GLOBE NEWSWIRE) -- Ultragenyx Pharmaceutical Inc. (NASDAQ: RARE), a biopharmaceutical company focused on the development and commercialization of novel products for serious rare and ultrarare genetic diseases, today announced that it will host a conference call at 5:00 p.m. ET on Thursday, August 1, 2024, to discuss its financial results and corporate update for the quarter ending June 30, 2024.
Presentations will include an encore of the positive interim Phase 1/2 results presented in April at the 76th Annual American Academy of Neurology (AAN) Meeting
Ionis Pharmaceuticals releases positive results from Phase 1/2 study of ION582 for Angelman syndrome, showing consistent clinical improvements in communication, cognition, and motor function. Safety profile is favorable. Phase 3 study planned for 2025.
NOVATO, Calif., July 19, 2024 (GLOBE NEWSWIRE) -- Ultragenyx Pharmaceutical Inc. (NASDAQ: RARE), a biopharmaceutical company focused on the development and commercialization of novel therapies for rare and ultrarare diseases, today reported the grant of 19,875 restricted stock units of the company’s common stock to 14 newly hired non-executive officers of the company. The awards were approved by the compensation committee of the company’s board of directors and granted under the Ultragenyx Employment Inducement Plan, with a grant date of July 16, 2024, as an inducement material to the new employees entering into employment with Ultragenyx in accordance with Nasdaq Listing Rule 5635(c)(4).
