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Capricor Therapeutics to Present at the 2025 Piper Sandler Virtual Cardio Day

Key Takeaway: Capricor Therapeutics announced it will present at the 2025 Piper Sandler Virtual Cardio Day, discussing advancements in its deramiocel program aimed at treating Duchenne muscular dystrophy (DMD). The event will include a fireside chat led by CEO Linda Marbán, highlighting general updates related to the company's regulatory and scientific progress. Deramiocel is currently in late-stage development but has not yet received regulatory approval for any indication.

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POSITIVE FACTORS

  • Capricor Therapeutics is actively engaging with the market through presentations at significant events.
  • The lead program, deramiocel, shows promise for treating Duchenne muscular dystrophy with encouraging preclinical and clinical results.
  • The exclusive agreement with Nippon Shinyaku Co., Ltd. indicates potential growth and market expansion opportunities.

CONCERNS & RISKS

  • Deramiocel is still in the investigational stage and remains unapproved for any indications.
  • The company's future relies on regulatory approvals which can be uncertain.

Full Press Release Details

SAN DIEGO, April 01, 2025 (GLOBE NEWSWIRE) -- Capricor Therapeutics (NASDAQ: CAPR), a biotechnology company developing transformative cell and exosome-based therapeutics for the treatment of rare diseases, today announced that the Company will present at the 2025 Piper Sandler Virtual Cardio Day taking place on April 2, 2025.
Capricor will take part in a fireside chat to discuss the company’s latest advancements on its lead program of deramiocel for the treatment of Duchenne muscular dystrophy (DMD) as well as provide other general regulatory, scientific and corporate updates.
Capricor Therapeutics Fireside Chat
Date: Wednesday, April 2, 2025
Time: 12:00–12:30 p.m. ET
Participants: Linda Marbán, Ph.D., Chief Executive Officer
The Piper Sandler Virtual Cardio Day is an invitation-only event exclusive to Piper Sandler clients. For additional details or to request access to the webcast, please contact your PSC representative.
About Capricor Therapeutics
Capricor Therapeutics (NASDAQ: CAPR) is a biotechnology company dedicated to advancing transformative cell and exosome-based therapeutics to redefine the treatment landscape for rare diseases. At the forefront of our innovation is our lead product candidate, deramiocel, an allogeneic cardiac-derived cell therapy. Extensive preclinical and clinical studies have shown deramiocel to exert potent immunomodulatory and anti-fibrotic actions in preservation of cardiac and skeletal muscle function in dystrophiopathies such as DMD. Deramiocel is currently in late-stage development for the treatment of Duchenne muscular dystrophy. Capricor is also harnessing the power of its exosome technology, using its proprietary StealthX™ platform in preclinical development focused on the areas of vaccinology, targeted delivery of oligonucleotides, proteins and small molecule therapeutics to potentially treat and prevent a diverse array of diseases. At Capricor, we stand committed to pushing the boundaries of possibility and forging a path toward transformative treatments for those in need. For more information, visit capricor.com, and follow Capricor on Facebook, Instagram and Twitter.
Cautionary Note Regarding Forward-Looking Statements
Statements in this press release regarding the efficacy, safety, and intended utilization of Capricor’s product candidates; the initiation, conduct, size, timing and results of discovery efforts and clinical trials; the pace of enrollment of clinical trials; plans regarding regulatory filings, future research and clinical trials; regulatory developments involving products, including the ability to obtain regulatory approvals or otherwise bring products to market; manufacturing capabilities; dates for regulatory meetings; statements about our financial outlook; the ability to achieve product milestones and to receive milestone payments from commercial partners; plans regarding current and future collaborative activities and the ownership of commercial rights; potential future agreements; scope, duration, validity and enforceability of intellectual property rights; future revenue streams and projections; expectations with respect to the expected use of proceeds from the recently completed offerings and the anticipated effects of the offerings; and any other statements about Capricor’s management team’s future expectations, beliefs, goals, plans or prospects constitute forward-looking statements within the meaning of the Private Securities Litigation Reform Act of 1995. Any statements that are not statements of historical fact (including statements containing the words “believes,” “plans,” “could,” “anticipates,” “expects,” “estimates,” “should,” “target,” “will,” “would” and similar expressions) should also be considered to be forward-looking statements. There are a number of important factors that could cause actual results or events to differ materially from those indicated by such forward-looking statements. More information about these and other risks that may impact Capricor’s business is set forth in Capricor’s Annual Report on Form 10-K for the year ended December 31, 2024, as filed with the Securities and Exchange Commission on March 26, 2025. All forward-looking statements in this press release are based on information available to Capricor as of the date hereof, and Capricor assumes no obligation to update these forward-looking statements.
Capricor has entered into an agreement for the exclusive commercialization and distribution of deramiocel for DMD in the United States and Japan with Nippon Shinyaku Co., Ltd. (U.S. subsidiary: NS Pharma, Inc.), subject to regulatory approval. Deramiocel is an Investigational New Drug (IND) and is not yet approved for any indications. None of Capricor’s exosome-based candidates have been approved for clinical investigation.
For more information, please contact:
Capricor Media Contact:
KCSA Strategic Communications
Capricor Company Contact:
AJ Bergmann, Chief Financial Officer

Frequently Asked Questions

What is the focus of Capricor Therapeutics?

Capricor Therapeutics specializes in developing cell and exosome-based therapeutics for rare diseases.

What event is Capricor participating in?

Capricor will present at the 2025 Piper Sandler Virtual Cardio Day on April 2, 2025.

What is deramiocel used for?

Deramiocel is being developed for the treatment of Duchenne muscular dystrophy (DMD).

Who will represent Capricor at the event?

Dr. Linda Marbán, the CEO, will participate in the fireside chat.

Is deramiocel approved for use?

No, deramiocel is an Investigational New Drug and is not yet approved.

Last updated: Apr 1, 2025