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KALA BIO to Present at TD Cowen 45th Annual Health Care Conference

Key Takeaway: KALA BIO, a clinical-stage biopharmaceutical company focused on eye diseases, announced plans to present at the TD Cowen 45th Annual Health Care Conference in Boston on March 5, 2025. The presentation will include a discussion about KALA's lead product candidate, KPI-012, which is aimed at treating persistent corneal epithelial defect. The event highlights KALA's continued engagement with the investment community and its innovative approach to eye health. Management will also conduct one-on-one meetings with interested parties following the presentation.

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POSITIVE FACTORS

  • KALA will present at a notable health care conference, indicating industry recognition.
  • Management will be available for one-on-one meetings, signaling engagement with investors.
  • KALA's lead product candidate has received Orphan Drug and Fast Track designations, highlighting its potential.

Full Press Release Details

ARLINGTON, Mass., Feb. 26, 2025 (GLOBE NEWSWIRE) -- KALA BIO, Inc. (NASDAQ:KALA), a clinical-stage biopharmaceutical company dedicated to the research, development and commercialization of innovative therapies for rare and severe diseases of the eye, today announced that members of management will present at the TD Cowen 45th Annual Health Care Conference being held in Boston, MA on Wednesday, March 5, 2025 at 11:50 a.m. ET. Management will also be available for one-on-one meetings on Wednesday, March 5, 2025.
To access the webcast and subsequent archived recording of the presentation, please visit the “Presentations” section of the KALA website at www.kalarx.com.
About KALA BIO, Inc.
KALA is a clinical-stage biopharmaceutical company dedicated to the research, development and commercialization of innovative therapies for rare and severe diseases of the eye. KALA’s biologics-based investigational therapies utilize KALA’s proprietary mesenchymal stem cell secretome (MSC-S) platform. KALA’s lead product candidate, KPI-012, is a human MSC-S, which contains numerous human-derived biofactors, such as growth factors, protease inhibitors, matrix proteins and neurotrophic factors that can potentially correct the impaired corneal healing that is an underlying etiology of multiple severe ocular diseases. KPI-012 is currently in clinical development for the treatment of persistent corneal epithelial defect (PCED), a rare disease of impaired corneal healing, for which it has received Orphan Drug and Fast Track designations from the U.S. Food and Drug Administration. KALA is also targeting the potential development of KPI-012 for the treatment of Limbal Stem Cell Deficiency and other rare corneal diseases that threaten vision and has initiated preclinical studies to evaluate the potential utility of its MSC-S platform for retinal degenerative diseases, such as Retinitis Pigmentosa and Stargardt Disease. For more information on KALA, please visit www.kalarx.com.

Frequently Asked Questions

When will KALA BIO present at the Health Care Conference?

KALA BIO will present on March 5, 2025, at 11:50 a.m. ET.

Where can I access the KALA BIO presentation webcast?

The webcast can be accessed in the 'Presentations' section of KALA's website.

What does KALA BIO focus on developing?

KALA BIO focuses on therapies for rare and severe eye diseases.

What is KALA's lead product candidate?

KALA's lead candidate is KPI-012, aimed at treating persistent corneal epithelial defect.

What designations has KPI-012 received from the FDA?

KPI-012 has received Orphan Drug and Fast Track designations from the FDA.

Last updated: Feb 26, 2025