We're honored to have received the highest sustainable research certification from My Green Lab, recognizing our Translational Sciences lab in Novato, CA. A big thank you to all our Translational Sciences lab members for your hard work and dedication in helping us achieve this highly regarded certification. Environmental responsibility is a crucial part of our company’s mission, and the associated certification level is a testament to our team’s efforts.
Ultragenyx
Biotechnology Research
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Leading with purpose. Every day. “Ultragenyx was founded to advance innovative medicines for rare and ultrarare diseases that have never been treated before. We are delivering transformative therapies across multiple indications, and we have one of the most robust and diverse clinical pipelines in rare disease. Our focus is on doing the right things for patients both during development and commercialization to deliver on the promise of these therapies in a way that's meaningful for rare disease communities.” Emil D. Kakkis, M.D., Ph.D. Chief Executive Officer and President We have an inclusive culture of value and respect. Ultragenyx brings novel products to those living with rare and ultrarare diseases with a focus on debilitating genetic diseases. Founded in 2010, we have rapidly built a diverse portfolio of approved therapies and products aimed at diseases with a high unmet medical need for which many have no approved therapies. It takes courage, care, talent, and dedication to make a meaningful impact for those living with rare diseases, their families and the rare disease community. We put our people first, so they can take care of the rare disease community. We purposefully cultivate and nurture a dynamic, supportive work environment where we encourage every team member to share their new ideas and help us unlock more possibilities. Our team is made up of exceptional and diverse people with a strong passion and commitment to helping those living with rare diseases. By embracing generosity, curiosity, inclusion, and humility we are constantly learning together—fostering an environment that supports profound growth and fulfillment. If you want to have a meaningful impact, do the best work of your career while having fun and growing professionally and personally, come join our team! Visit our community guidelines at: https://ultragenyx.co/community
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- Biotechnology Research
- Company size
- 1,001-5,000 employees
- Headquarters
- Novato, California
- Type
- Public Company
- Founded
- 2010
- Specialties
- rare disease and ultra-rare disease
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Team members across Ultragenyx took some well-deserved time to relax and recharge during our annual week-long August shutdown. From adventures to quiet moments, here’s a peek into how our teammates spent their time off. Welcome back, team! 🌟 #Ultragenyx #WorkLifeBalance
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See how Disease Monitoring Programs (DMPs) are an innovative data collection tool to help inform greater understanding and the treatment of #RareDiseases to benefit patients, healthcare providers and others. We’re thrilled to launch our DMPs page on Ultragenyx.com where you can request access to DMP data: https://lnkd.in/ehwS5xR2
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A big thanks to Colin Farrell for your dedication and advocacy for the #AngelmanSyndrome (AS) community. The establishment of the Colin Farrell Foundation will help to further provide essential resources and support for individuals living with AS and other intellectual disabilities. Read the full story: https://lnkd.in/gQqzBuTK #RareDisease
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Yesterday, we reported our second quarter 2024 financial results and corporate update. Get the details: https://lnkd.in/edUSvQYX #Ultragenyx #FinancialResults
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The company-sponsored patient support programs that bluebird bio and Vertex Pharmaceuticals want to provide in sickle cell disease are NOT kickbacks. As bluebird stated, “No patient should have to choose between a potentially lifechanging or lifesaving therapy and the chance to have a child.” The advisory opinions recently issued by the U.S. Department of Health and Human Services (HHS) are illogical and unreasonable, and suggest that individuals would pursue a potentially curative gene therapy simply so they could access fertility preservation services. This demonstrates a fundamental lack of understanding of the rare disease landscape. HHS should be helping these patients, not further exacerbating healthcare inequalities faced by those living with sickle cell disease. Learn more: https://lnkd.in/gNayHrZH #RareDiseases #SickleCellDisease #GeneTherapy
Bluebird bio handed negative opinion from federal oversight agency for fertility support program
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We are proud and inspired by you, McKenzie Coan, PLY for embodying resilience and representing the #OsteogenesisImperfecta (OI) community all over the world. As you head into the #Paralympics, know that we'll be watching and rooting for you every step of the way! 🇺🇸 Read McKenzie’s story: https://lnkd.in/g2TP5cwW
Livin' the Dream: Paralympic swimmer does not live by others' expectations
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Thank you, Jared Whitlock, for sharing Kelley’s story about her unwavering fight for her son, Connor. Connor suffers from an #UltraRare genetic mutation that causes seizures, developmental delays, and a movement disorder. The incredible efforts of the n-Lorem Foundation, a nonprofit organization dedicated to developing medicines for diseases affecting 30 or fewer patients, have led to a treatment for Connor. It's important to note that 95% of #RareDiseases have no treatment because there is little profit in very small patient populations. Read Connor’s full story: https://lnkd.in/gsj5R6zS
A teenager faced constant seizures. Could a drug developed just for him stop them?
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We recognize the work of Allievex Corporation, and the company's dedication to treating children with #SanfilippoSyndrome type B. Recent successes with biomarkers in #MPS have been encouraging. Despite the pragmatism of Dr. Patrizia Cavazzoni, the Director of CDER, in reconsidering initial decisions, small companies lack clarity for accelerated approval and more importantly so do patients. We are profoundly sad for the families and patients impacted by the loss of this program. #RareDisease #Allievex
It is with very heavy hearts that we share this update from Allievex Corporation. Cure Sanfilippo Foundation has worked alongside the Allievex team and patient families to share the real world impact of AX 250 with FDA regulators over the years. This spring we were so encouraged by FDA’s agreement to use spinal fluid heparan sulfate levels as a surrogate biomarker. Sadly, in the business lifecycle of this drug development program, time was not on our side. Our community will continue to press forward to support the development of treatments for those who are losing access to this treatment and all individuals affected by Sanfilippo type B. #CureSanfilippo - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - Letter from Allievex on July 24, 2024 Dear Parents, Families, Children, Caregivers and Clinicians, As you are aware, Allievex terminated its business operations in October 2023, to include all clinical studies treating children with Sanfilippo syndrome type B with our enzyme replacement therapy, tralesinidase alfa (AX 250). At the same time, we laid off all seven employees as we sought a buyer for our program. During this time, the former employees of Allievex worked tirelessly to ensure that we were able to initiate investigator sponsored treatments of some children who were previously receiving treatment in our clinical program. However, these treatments are dependent on the remaining drug product supply, which is very limited and will be exhausted before the end of this year. Yesterday, Allievex entered an Assignment for the Benefit of Creditors under the supervision of the Chancery Court of Delaware. This is ultimately a formal liquidation of our assets to pay our creditors. Since 2019, the lack of alignment with the U.S. Food and Drug Administration on a development pathway towards an Accelerated Approval left the company with very little options to raise the necessary capital or to be acquired. On March 15, 2024, former Allievex employees met with the FDA, and the Center for Drug Evaluation and Research completely changed course and encouraged Allievex to file its Biologics License Application for consideration under Accelerated Approval Pathway. I credit the pragmatism of Dr. Patrizia Cavazzoni, the Director of CDER, in this change at FDA. While this late breaking good news was not enough to allow us to solve our business situation, we do take great pride in our advocacy at FDA and your commitment to our clinical trials. Together, we have now enabled multiple other sponsored programs in development in MPS disorders to move rapidly forward to potential Accelerated Approval for diseases like MPS I, MPS II and MPS III. You have seen these recent announcements from companies like Denali, Ultragenyx and RegenxBio. See comments for the remainder of the letter's contents.
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All #RareDisease patients and families deserve a quick and accurate diagnosis. It’s hard to imagine that the path to diagnosis can take years. We now have the #GeneticTesting tools at our fingertips to expedite diagnosis, but the high costs are a barrier and insurance coverage is lacking. This is why we believe in sponsored genetic testing and that the recent 'kickback' lawsuits from the Department of Justice harm patients. Our CEO, Emil Kakkis, shares his perspective on how the DOJ has gotten this wrong: https://lnkd.in/dhWSCQ_C
Sponsored genetic testing programs are under fire, further complicating life for people with rare diseases
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