The webinar will provide an overview of Agios’ leadership in elucidating the PKR activation mechanism; the role of PKR activators in treating serious hemolytic anemias, including pyruvate kinase (PK) deficiency, thalassemia and sickle cell disease, as evidenced by significant clinical data across these three disease areas; and the company’s commercial outlook and preparations for its first potential launch in a rare genetic disease. Presentations will be given by members of Agios’ leadership team and external speakers including:
Eduard J. van Beers , M.D., Ph.D., hematologist and associate professor atUniversity Medical Center Utrecht Jackie Fouse , Ph.D., chief executive officer at AgiosChris Bowden , M.D., chief medical officer at AgiosBruce Car , Ph.D., chief scientific officer at AgiosDarrin Miles , senior vice presidentU.S. commercial and global marketing at Agios
A live webcast of the presentations can be accessed under "Events & Presentations" in the Investors section of the company's website at www.agios.com. The presentations are scheduled to begin at
About Agios
Agios is focused on discovering and developing novel investigational medicines to treat malignant hematology, solid tumors and rare genetic diseases through scientific leadership in the field of cellular metabolism. In addition to an active research and discovery pipeline across these three therapeutic areas, Agios has two approved oncology precision medicines and multiple first-in-class investigational therapies in clinical and/or preclinical development. For more information, please visit the company's website at www.agios.com.
Contacts
Investors:
Director, Investor Relations
Holly.Manning@agios.com
Media:
Associate Director, Corporate Communications
Jessica.Rennekamp@agios.com
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