Aldeyra Announces Strategic Prioritization of Late-Stage Clinical Pipeline in Ocular Disease
- Plans to Focus on Phase 3 Programs in Allergic Conjunctivitis, Dry Eye Disease, and Proliferative Vitreoretinopathy Expected to Extend Company’s Cash Runway Through the End of 2021
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Ophthalmology Drug Development Expert
James A. Gow , M.D., Named Senior Vice President of Clinical Development
Aldeyra has elected to place on hold clinical development of topical dermal reproxalap for the treatment of ichthyosis associated with Sjogren-Larsson Syndrome and ADX-1612 for the treatment of post-transplant lymphoproliferative disorder. The initiatives to prioritize Aldeyra’s ocular portfolio are expected to extend the company’s cash runway through the end of 2021.
“Our renewed focus on late-stage ophthalmic programs is expected to enable considerable financial flexibility as we continue to advance novel therapies for conditions with unmet medical need,” stated
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