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Sana Biotechnology Announces Symposium Presentation at the European Association for the Study of Diabetes (EASD) Annual Meeting 2026

Key Takeaway: Sana Biotechnology announced a symposium presentation at the EASD Annual Meeting 2026, showcasing clinical data from a first-in-human study of UP421, an allogeneic islet cell therapy for type 1 diabetes. This therapy utilizes Sana's hypoimmune platform technology and aims to eliminate the need for immunosuppression in patients. The meeting will take place in Milan, Italy from September 28 to October 2, 2026.
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  • Sana Biotechnology is presenting promising clinical data at a major symposium.
  • The therapy aims to treat type 1 diabetes without immunosuppression.
  • The event highlights Sana's innovative hypoimmune platform technology.

Full Press Release Details

SEATTLE, July 01, 2026 (GLOBE NEWSWIRE) -- Sana Biotechnology, Inc. (NASDAQ: SANA), a company focused on changing the possible for patients through engineered cells, today announced a symposium presentation highlighting clinical data from an investigator-sponsored, first-in-human study transplanting UP421, an allogeneic primary islet cell therapy engineered with Sana’s hypoimmune platform (HIP) technology, into a patient with type 1 diabetes without any immunosuppression. The symposium will be held at the European Association for the Study of Diabetes (EASD) Annual Meeting 2026 taking place from September 28 - October 2, 2026 in Milan, Italy.
Symposium Title: Stem cell-derived islets in clinical trials: towards a cure for type 1 diabetes
Presentation Title: Hypoimmune islets: engineering immune evasion for durable transplantation without immunosuppression
Presentation Date: Friday, October 2, 2026
Presentation Time: 9:10 - 9:30 a.m. CEST
About Sana BiotechnologySana Biotechnology, Inc. is focused on creating and delivering engineered cells as medicines for patients. We share a vision of repairing and controlling genes, replacing missing or damaged cells, and making our therapies broadly available to patients. We are a passionate group of people working together to create an enduring company that changes how the world treats disease. Sana has operations in Seattle, WA, Cambridge, MA, and South San Francisco, CA.
Cautionary Note Regarding Forward-Looking StatementsThis press release contains forward-looking statements about Sana Biotechnology, Inc. (the “Company,” “we,” “us,” or “our”) within the meaning of the federal securities laws, including those related to the Company’s vision; the symposium presentation at the European Association for the Study of Diabetes Annual Meeting 2026; and the subject matter of such presentation. All statements other than statements of historical facts contained in this press release, including, among others, statements regarding the Company’s strategy, expectations, cash runway and future financial condition, future operations, and prospects, are forward-looking statements. In some cases, you can identify forward-looking statements by terminology such as “aim,” “anticipate,” “assume,” “believe,” “contemplate,” “continue,” “could,” “design,” “due,” “estimate,” “expect,” “goal,” “intend,” “may,” “objective,” “plan,” “positioned,” “potential,” “predict,” “seek,” “should,” “target,” “will,” “would” and other similar expressions that are predictions of or indicate future events and future trends, or the negative of these terms or other comparable terminology. The Company has based these forward-looking statements largely on its current expectations, estimates, forecasts and projections about future events and financial trends that it believes may affect its financial condition, results of operations, business strategy and financial needs. In light of the significant uncertainties in these forward-looking statements, you should not rely upon forward-looking statements as predictions of future events. These statements are subject to risks and uncertainties that could cause the actual results to vary materially, including, among others, the risks inherent in drug development such as those associated with the initiation, cost, timing, progress and results of the Company’s current and future research and development programs, preclinical and clinical trials, as well as economic, market and social disruptions. For a detailed discussion of the risk factors that could affect the Company’s actual results, please refer to the risk factors identified in the Company’s SEC reports, including but not limited to its Quarterly Report on Form 10-Q dated May 11, 2026. Except as required by law, the Company undertakes no obligation to update publicly any forward-looking statements for any reason.

Investor Relations & Media:Nicole Keithinvestor.relations@sana.commedia@sana.com

Frequently Asked Questions

What is the focus of Sana Biotechnology?

Sana Biotechnology focuses on creating engineered cells as medicines for patients.

What therapy will Sana present at the EASD 2026?

Sana will present data on UP421, an allogeneic islet cell therapy for type 1 diabetes.

When and where is the EASD Annual Meeting 2026?

The EASD Annual Meeting 2026 will be held from September 28 to October 2 in Milan, Italy.

What is unique about the UP421 therapy?

UP421 is designed to treat type 1 diabetes without the need for immunosuppression.

Last updated: Jul 1, 2026