Alumis (ALMS) Oppenheimer 36th Annual Healthcare Life Sciences Conference summary
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Oppenheimer 36th Annual Healthcare Life Sciences Conference summary
26 Feb, 2026Key clinical data and competitive positioning
Positive top-line Phase 3 data for envudeucitinib in psoriasis showed PASI 75 of 74% and sPGA 0/1 of 59% at week 16, with rapid onset and deepening response through week 24.
PASI 90 at week 24 reached 65% and PASI 100 just over 40%, with quality of life and itch improvements; safety profile consistent with Phase 2, with no malignancy signal or concerning blood chemistry changes.
Competitive landscape includes J&J's IL-23 blocker, Takeda's TYK2 inhibitor, and others; differentiation may come from patient-reported outcomes and quality of life benefits.
Twice-daily dosing preferred by two-thirds of surveyed patients over once-daily with fasting, though a once-daily formulation is in development as a lifecycle extension.
Orals have higher patient share than injectables in systemic therapy for psoriasis, and the oral market is expected to grow significantly.
Regulatory and commercial plans
NDA submission planned for the second half of the year, pending 48-week data including randomized withdrawal for durability and maintenance.
Commercial strategy includes a small, experienced team with potential for partnership to support up to 20 indications globally.
Decision on internal vs. external commercial ramp-up expected by year-end, depending on broader TYK2 franchise strategy.
SLE program and future opportunities
Phase 2b pivotal trial in SLE (lupus) completed enrollment, with data readout expected in Q3; trial designed with agency alignment and robust patient selection.
Primary endpoint is BICLA at 48 weeks, with SRI-4 as secondary; strong validation for TYK2 in lupus from genomics and prior clinical data.
Potential for improved efficacy and safety over deucravacitinib; FDA guidance may allow for single pivotal trial approval, but safety database requirements remain a key consideration.
Base case assumes a second Phase 3 trial may be needed, with upside for conditional approval if data are strong.
Latest events from Alumis
- Envudeucitinib delivers leading efficacy in psoriasis, with broad TYK2 franchise expansion ahead.ALMS
Leerink Global Healthcare Conference 20269 Mar 2026 - Strong phase III psoriasis results and robust pipeline expansion, with NDA filing expected this year.ALMS
Guggenheim Securities Emerging Outlook: Biotech Summit 202612 Feb 2026 - Lead TYK2 inhibitor ESK-001 nears pivotal readouts as pipeline and cash runway support expansion.ALMS
Stifel Virtual Immunology and Inflammation Forum3 Feb 2026 - Advancing high-efficacy oral TYK2 inhibitors in autoimmune diseases with robust clinical progress.ALMS
2024 Cantor Fitzgerald Global Healthcare Conference20 Jan 2026 - Selective TYK2 inhibitor in late-stage trials targets major unmet needs in autoimmune diseases.ALMS
Guggenheim's Inaugural Healthcare Innovation Conference14 Jan 2026 - Envudeucitinib achieved rapid, deep skin clearance and met all endpoints in phase III trials.ALMS
Study Result6 Jan 2026 - ESK-001 shows strong efficacy in psoriasis, with accelerated Phase III and broad expansion plans.ALMS
Leerink’s Global Healthcare Conference 202526 Dec 2025 - All-stock merger forms a late-stage biopharma with $737M cash and a strong immunology pipeline.ALMS
M&A Announcement23 Dec 2025 - Advanced TYK2 assets and a merger-driven pipeline expansion position for key 2025-2027 milestones.ALMS
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