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Avidity Biosciences Announces Upcoming Presentations at 2023 MDA Clinical & Scientific Conference

Key Takeaway: Avidity Biosciences, Inc. announced its participation in the 2023 MDA Clinical & Scientific Conference, where it will present two oral and several poster presentations. The presentations will cover developments in their Antibody Oligonucleotide Conjugates (AOCs™), specifically focusing on treatments for myotonic dystrophy type 1 and facioscapulohumeral muscular dystrophy. Among the highlighted topics is the ongoing Phase 1/2 MARINA™ trial for AOC 1001 and AOC 1020's potential for treating facioscapulohumeral muscular dystrophy. The company aims to revolutionize RNA therapeutics and improve patient outcomes.

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  • Avidity is set to present innovative research at a major conference.
  • Presentations include promising data on AOC 1020 and AOC 1001.
  • The company is advancing multiple pipeline programs for muscular dystrophy treatments.

Full Press Release Details

SAN DIEGO, March 13, 2023 /PRNewswire/ -- Avidity Biosciences, Inc. (Nasdaq: RNA), a biopharmaceutical company committed to delivering a new class of RNA therapeutics called Antibody Oligonucleotide Conjugates (AOCs™), today announced that the company will be presenting two oral presentations and multiple poster presentations at the 2023 MDA Clinical & Scientific Conference in Dallas, Texas, being held March 19-22, 2023.
March 22, 2023: 10:30 a.m. – 10:45 a.m. CT
AOC 1020: An Antibody Oligonucleotide Conjugate (AOC) in Development for the Treatment of FSHD
March 22, 2023: 11:15 a.m. – 11:30 a.m. CT
Phase 1/2 Clinical Trial Evaluating the Safety and Pharmacokinetics of AOC 1001 in Adults with Myotonic Dystrophy Type 1: MARINA™ Trial in Progress*
*Previously reported data from the December 2022 preliminary assessment will be included
POSTER PRESENTATIONS
March 19-21, 2023: 6:00 p.m. – 8:00 p.m. CT
Myotonic Dystrophy, Comorbid Conditions and Healthcare Utilization Based on a 5-Year Comparative Real-World Data Analysis
AOC 1044: An Antibody Oligonucleotide Conjugate as a Novel Therapeutic Approach for DMD Patients Amenable to Exon 44 Skipping
Burden of Duchenne Muscular Dystrophy in Patients with Mutations Amenable to Exon 44 Skipping (DMD44)
Phase 1/2 Trial Evaluating AOC 1020 Safety and Pharmacokinetics in Adults with Facioscapulohumeral Muscular Dystrophy (FSHD): FORTITUDE™ Trial Design
Once available, the presentations and posters will be available on the publications page of Avidity's website at https://www.aviditybiosciences.com.
Avidity Biosciences, Inc.'s mission is to profoundly improve people's lives by delivering a new class of RNA therapeutics - Antibody Oligonucleotide Conjugates (AOCs™). Avidity's proprietary AOCs are designed to combine the specificity of monoclonal antibodies with the precision of oligonucleotide therapies to target the root cause of diseases previously untreatable with RNA therapeutics. Avidity's advancing and expanding pipeline has three programs in clinical development. AOC 1001 is designed to treat people with myotonic dystrophy type 1 (DM1) and is currently in Phase 1/2 development with the ongoing MARINA™ and MARINA-OLE™ trials. AOC 1020 is designed to treat people living with facioscapulohumeral muscular dystrophy (FSHD) and is currently in Phase 1/2 development with the FORTITUDE™ trial. AOC 1044 is designed for people with Duchenne muscular dystrophy (DMD) mutations amenable to exon 44 skipping and is currently in Phase 1/2 development with the EXPLORE44™ trial. AOC 1044 is the first of multiple AOCs the company is developing for DMD. Avidity is also broadening the reach of AOCs beyond muscle tissues through both internal discovery efforts and key partnerships as the company continues to deliver on the RNA revolution. Avidity is headquartered in San Diego, CA. For more information about our science, pipeline and people, please visit www.aviditybiosciences.com and engage with us on LinkedIn and Twitter.
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Frequently Asked Questions

What is Avidity Biosciences focused on?

Avidity Biosciences specializes in RNA therapeutics, specifically Antibody Oligonucleotide Conjugates (AOCs™).

When will Avidity present at the MDA Conference?

Avidity will present from March 19-22, 2023, at the MDA Clinical & Scientific Conference.

What conditions do AOC therapies target?

AOCs target conditions like myotonic dystrophy, facioscapulohumeral muscular dystrophy, and Duchenne muscular dystrophy.

Where can I find Avidity's presentations?

Presentations will be available on Avidity's publications page after the conference.

What is the goal of Avidity's AOCs?

Avidity aims to improve lives by offering targeted therapies for previously untreatable diseases.

Last updated: Mar 13, 2023