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Kodiak Sciences Announces Upcoming Presentations at the 56th Annual Scientific Meeting of the Retina Society Kodiak Sciences Inc. (Nasdaq: KOD), a biopharmaceutical company committed to researching, developing and commercializing transformative therapeutics...

Key Takeaway: Kodiak Sciences Inc. announced its participation in the 56th Annual Scientific Meeting of The Retina Society, scheduled from October 11-14, 2023. The company will present results from three Phase 3 studies for its investigational drug, tarcocimab tedromer (KSI-301), addressing conditions such as wet age-related macular degeneration, retinal vein occlusion, and diabetic macular edema. Notably, this meeting marks the first public presentation of primary results from the Phase 3 DAYLIGHT study. Such presentations indicate Kodiak's ongoing commitment to innovative retinal therapeutics.

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POSITIVE FACTORS

  • Presentation of pivotal trial results for tarcocimab tedromer indicates promising advancements in treatment.
  • The inclusion of first-time presentations for major studies enhances the credibility and interest in Kodiak's research.
  • The focus on transformative therapeutics for high-prevalence retinal diseases showcases Kodiak's commitment to addressing significant medical needs.

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PALO ALTO, Calif. , Oct. 11, 2023 /PRNewswire/ -- Kodiak Sciences Inc. (Nasdaq: KOD ), a biopharmaceutical company committed to researching, developing and commercializing transformative therapeutics to treat high prevalence retinal diseases, announced today that three scientific presentations on tarcocimab tedromer (KSI-301), including a first-time presentation of the primary results from the Phase 3 DAYLIGHT study in wet age-related macular degeneration (AMD), a first-time presentation of the Year 1 head-to-head results from the Phase 3 BEACON study in retinal vein occlusion (RVO), and the primary results and new analyses from the Phase 3 GLEAM and GLIMMER studies in diabetic macular edema (DME), will be shared at the 56 th Annual Scientific Meeting of The Retina Society, being held from Oct 11 – 14 in New York , United States .
"At the Retina Society meeting, data will be presented across four pivotal trials for tarcocimab and will include the results of recent investigations on the higher cataract incidence in patients with DME and the implications of our ongoing findings on the development of our ABC Platform derived medicines," said Victor Perlroth , M.D., Chief Executive Officer of Kodiak Sciences.
The following will be presented at the meeting by our clinical investigators:
Title: Tarcocimab tedromer (KSI-301) 5 mg for the treatment of wAMD: One-year primary efficacy, durability, and safety outcomes of the Phase 3 DAYLIGHT Study Presentation Date and Time: October 13, 2023 ; 8:52 AM ET Presenter: Brandon Busbee , M.D., Tennessee Retina and Retina Consultants of America
Title: Tarcocimab tedromer (KSI-301) Anti-VEGF Antibody Biopolymer Conjugate for Diabetic Macular Edema: Primary Endpoint Efficacy and Safety Outcomes of the GLEAM and GLIMMER Phase 3 Pivotal Studies Presentation Date and Time: October 13, 2023 ; 10:28 AM ET Presenter: Robert Wong , M.D., FASRS, Austin Retina Associates
Title: Tarcocimab tedromer (KSI-301) 5 mg for the treatment of RVO: One-year primary efficacy, durability, and safety outcomes of the Phase 3 BEACON Study Presentation Date and Time: October 13, 2023 ; 10:38 AM ET Presenter: Ankoor Shah , M.D., Retina Consultants of Texas
Kodiak plans to post the presentation slides on the "Events and Presentations" section of Kodiak's website at http://ir.kodiak.com/ at the beginning of each presentation.
About Kodiak Sciences Inc.
Kodiak (Nasdaq: KOD ) is a biopharmaceutical company committed to researching, developing and commercializing transformative therapeutics to treat high-prevalence retinal diseases. We are focused on bringing new science to the design and manufacture of next generation retinal medicines to prevent and treat the leading causes of blindness globally. Our antibody biopolymer conjugate platform, or ABC Platform™ is at the core of Kodiak's discovery engine. Kodiak's first investigational medicine, tarcocimab tedromer, is a novel anti-VEGF antibody biopolymer conjugate explored for the treatment of retinal vascular diseases. Kodiak's second clinical program, KSI-501, built from a first-in-class bispecific protein targeting both IL-6 (anti-IL-6 antibody) and VEGF (VEGF-trap), is intended to treat both orphan and high prevalence retinal diseases. Kodiak is based in Palo Alto, CA. For more information, please visit www.kodiak.com .
Kodiak®, Kodiak Sciences®, ABC™, ABC Platform™ and the Kodiak logo are registered trademarks or trademarks of Kodiak Sciences Inc. in various global jurisdictions.
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Frequently Asked Questions

What is the focus of Kodiak Sciences Inc.?

Kodiak Sciences focuses on developing therapeutics for high-prevalence retinal diseases.

When are Kodiak's scientific presentations scheduled?

The presentations are scheduled for October 13, 2023, at the Retina Society meeting.

What will be presented about KSI-301?

The efficacy, durability, and safety results from multiple Phase 3 studies on KSI-301.

Where can I find the presentation slides?

The presentation slides will be available on Kodiak's website after each presentation.

Who are the presenters for the Phase 3 studies?

Dr. Brandon Busbee, Dr. Robert Wong, and Dr. Ankoor Shah will present the studies.

Last updated: Oct 11, 2023