Azitra to Participate in Dermatologic Rare Disease Panel at Maxim Growth Summit

BRANFORD, Conn.,Oct. 15, 2025/PRNewswire/ -- Azitra, Inc. (NYSE American: AZTR), a clinical stage biopharmaceutical company focused on developing innovative therapies for precision dermatology, today announced that Travis Whitfill Ph.D., Co-Founder and Chief Operating Officer will participate in a Dermatologic Rare Disease Panel at the Maxim Growth Summit, which is being held at the Hard Rock Hotel in New York City, October 22-23, 2025.

The panel members will discuss Netherton syndrome and Recessive Epidermolysis Bullosa (RDEB), two categories with novel therapeutic approaches spanning early- to late-stages of development. Azitra's lead program, ATR-12, is currently being investigated in a Phase 1b clinical trial in adult Netherton syndrome patients. ATR-12 is composed of an engineered strain ofS. epidermidisdesigned to replace and deliver deficient LEKTI protein when applied topically to Netherton syndrome patients.

The details of the panel are as follows:

During the conference, Dr. Whitfill will also conduct one-on-one meetings with registered investors and potential partners, showcasing Azitra's business and clinical development strategy, recent corporate achievements, and anticipated milestones.

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Investor RelationsTiberend Strategic Advisors, Inc.Jon Nugent205-566-3026[email protected]

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