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Upstream Bio to Present at Upcoming March Investor Conferences

Key Takeaway: Upstream Bio, Inc. (Nasdaq: UPB), focused on developing treatments for inflammatory diseases, will present at two upcoming investor conferences in March 2025. CEO Rand Sutherland will lead the presentations at the TD Cowen 45th Annual Health Care Conference and the Leerink Partners Global Biopharma Conference. The company is advancing its monoclonal antibody, verekitug, through Phase 2 trials for severe asthma and chronic rhinosinusitis, along with plans for development in chronic obstructive pulmonary disease.
Price reaction · baseline $8.22 (2025-02-24 close) · hit after-hours · clean, no other UPB news in the window
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POSITIVE FACTORS

  • Upstream Bio is progressing with the development of verekitug, a promising treatment for severe respiratory disorders.
  • The company is actively engaging with investors by participating in major conferences.
  • Phase 2 trials for verekitug show potential for addressing unmet needs in respiratory diseases.

BiopharmaWatch Analysis

From our catalyst data and publicly available data · not financial advice
Best trade, last catalyst
+35%
120-day peak, hindsight
Typical move
17.4%
average across 4 past catalysts
Cash runway
~22 mo
Low dilution risk
Lead asset
Verekitug
Phase 2 · Chronic Obstructive Pulmonary Disease

Full Press Release Details

WALTHAM, Mass., Feb. 25, 2025 (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 that Rand Sutherland, MD, Upstream Bio’s CEO, will present at the following upcoming March investor conferences:
TD Cowen 45th Annual Health Care Conference, Boston MA
Tuesday, March 4, 2025, 11:50 a.m. – 12:20 p.m. ET
Leerink Partners Global Biopharma Conference 2025, Miami FL
Wednesday, March 12, 2025, 1:40 p.m. – 2:10 p.m. ET
A live webcast of the presentation will be available under the “Events” tab on the “Investors” page of the Company's website on the day of the event. A replay of the webcast will be posted on the Company's website following the presentation.
Upstream 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 the receptor for thymic stromal lymphopoietin, 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 severe asthma and chronic rhinosinusitis with nasal polyps and plans to initiate development in chronic obstructive pulmonary disease. 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 visit www.upstreambio.com.

Frequently Asked Questions

What is Upstream Bio developing?

Upstream Bio is developing treatments for inflammatory diseases, focusing on severe respiratory disorders.

Who will present at the March investor conferences?

Rand Sutherland, MD, Upstream Bio’s CEO, will present at the investor conferences.

What is verekitug?

Verekitug is a monoclonal antibody targeting thymic stromal lymphopoietin for inflammatory diseases.

Where can I watch the presentations?

Live webcasts of the presentations will be available on Upstream Bio’s Investors page.

What diseases are targeted by verekitug?

Verekitug targets severe asthma and chronic rhinosinusitis with nasal polyps.

Last updated: Feb 25, 2025