Avidity Biosciences (RNA) Morgan Stanley 23rd Annual Global Healthcare Conference summary
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Morgan Stanley 23rd Annual Global Healthcare Conference summary
9 Jul, 2026Pipeline progress and upcoming catalysts
Three late-stage clinical trials are ongoing, with three BLA filings planned within 12 months starting this year.
First BLA for Del-zota in DMD44 to be filed by year-end, with launch expected in 2026.
Two additional BLAs for Del-zota (myotonic dystrophy) and Del-brax (FSHD) are planned for the second half of 2026.
Key data readouts include Del-zota functional data this month, MARINA-OLE data in Q4, and HARBOR 30-week efficacy data in H1 2026.
Fortitude biomarker cohort for FSHD will have a full data readout in Q2 2026.
Clinical program insights and learnings
AOC platform uses a consistent antibody and linker, with therapeutic payloads tailored per indication.
Over 250 patient-years of safety data and 30 patients dosed weekly across programs.
Dosing intervals were optimized based on clinical experience, now ranging from every 6 to 8 weeks depending on the program.
siRNAs chosen for DM1 due to potency, durability, and ability to target muscle tissue effectively.
Dosing frequency was increased from quarterly to every 8 weeks based on patient feedback and biomarker data.
HARBOR trial and DM1 strategy
HARBOR is the first global phase III study in myotonic dystrophy, with VHAT as the primary endpoint.
Secondary endpoints include Hand Grip, QMT, and DM1 Active, all considered well-powered and likely to show statistical significance.
Regulatory alignment achieved across the U.S., Europe, and Japan for trial design and endpoints.
Cardiac endpoints are not tracked in HARBOR but may be studied post-marketing.
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