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Upstream Bio to Present New Data from Phase 2 VIBRANT Trial of Verekitug at the ATS 2026 International Conference

Key Takeaway: Upstream Bio, Inc. will present new data from its Phase 2 VIBRANT trial of verekitug at the ATS 2026 International Conference. The presentations will focus on the drug's effects in patients with chronic rhinosinusitis with nasal polyps and comorbid asthma. This trial evaluates verekitug's impact on nasal and blood biomarkers, showcasing its potential in treating inflammatory diseases.
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POSITIVE FACTORS

  • Upstream Bio is presenting new data from its Phase 2 trial.
  • Verekitug shows promise as a treatment for chronic rhinosinusitis.
  • The company is addressing significant unmet medical needs.

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Verekitug
Phase 2 · Chronic Obstructive Pulmonary Disease

Full Press Release Details

WALTHAM, Mass., April 17, 2026 (GLOBE NEWSWIRE) --Upstream Bio, Inc.(Nasdaq: UPB), a clinical-stage company developing treatments for inflammatory diseases, with an initial focus on severe respiratory disorders, today announced two upcoming poster presentations at the American Thoracic Society (ATS) 2026 International Conference in Orlando, FL, on Monday, May 18, 2026. The presentations feature new data from the Phase 2 VIBRANT trial evaluating verekitug, the only known antagonist to the thymic stromal lymphopoietin (TSLP) receptor currently in clinical development, in chronic rhinosinusitis with nasal polyps (CRSwNP). The data to be presented include the clinical effect of verekitug in participants with CRSwNP and comorbid asthma, as well as its impact on nasal and blood biomarkers.

Presentation details:

• Presentation Title:Verekitug, a Thymic Stromal Lymphopoietin Receptor Antagonist, Administered in Participants with Chronic Rhinosinusitis with Nasal Polyps and Comorbid Asthma in the VIBRANT TrialPresenting Author:Joseph K. Han, MD, Old Dominion UniversityPoster Board Number:P1397Session:B32 – Rise of the Biologics: A New Hope for Breathing EasierPresentation Date and Time:Monday, May 18, 2026 – 11:30 AM – 1:15 PM ET
• Presentation Title:Verekitug, a Thymic Stromal Lymphopoietin Receptor Antagonist, in Chronic Rhinosinusitis with Nasal Polyps: Effect on Type 2 Inflammatory Biomarkers in the VIBRANT TrialPresenting Author:Joseph K. Han, MD, Old Dominion UniversityPoster Board Number:P1398Session:B32 – Rise of the Biologics: A New Hope for Breathing EasierPresentation Date and Time:Monday, May 18, 2026 – 11:30 AM – 1:15 PM ET
About Upstream BioUpstream Bio is a clinical-stage biotechnology company developing treatments for inflammatory diseases, with an initial focus on severe respiratory disorders. The Company is developing verekitug, the only known antagonist currently in clinical development that targets and inhibits the receptor for thymic stromal lymphopoietin (TSLP), a cytokine which is a clinically validated driver of inflammatory response positioned upstream of multiple signaling cascades that affect a variety of immune-mediated diseases. The Company has advanced this highly potent monoclonal antibody into separate Phase 2 trials for the treatment of chronic rhinosinusitis with nasal polyps (CRSwNP), severe asthma, and chronic obstructive pulmonary disease (COPD). Upstream Bio’s team is committed to maximizing verekitug’s unique attributes to address the substantial unmet needs for patients underserved by today’s standard of care. To learn more, please visitwww.upstreambio.com.

Investor and Media Contact:Meggan BuckwellDirector, Corporate Communications and Investor Relationsir@upstreambio.com

Frequently Asked Questions

What is the VIBRANT trial?

The VIBRANT trial is a Phase 2 study evaluating verekitug for chronic rhinosinusitis with nasal polyps.

When will the data be presented?

The data will be presented on May 18, 2026, at the ATS 2026 International Conference.

What does verekitug target?

Verekitug targets the thymic stromal lymphopoietin receptor, involved in inflammatory responses.

Who is presenting the data?

Dr. Joseph K. Han from Old Dominion University will present the data.

Last updated: Apr 17, 2026