A big day at Juvena Therapeutics, as their lead candidate, JUV-161, has received positive FDA feedback and Orphan Disease Designation (ODD) for the treatment of Myotonic Dystrophy Type 1 (DM1).
This is a major win for the broader ecosystem as an example of how founder-led biotech can truly change how we think of addressing unmet medical needs.
As an early investor, I take immense pride in the team's dedicated efforts over the course of five and a half years, involving hard work and determination, to establish a world-class, fully integrated platform for the discovery and development of biologics.
Their unique approach to repairing and restoring muscle health with a biologic that enhances muscle regeneration, metabolism, and function, countering the effects of aging and degenerative disease.
Congrats Hanadie Yousef, Jeremy O'Connell, Neil Berkley, Mo Tabrizi, all the scientists, biologists, engineers, rest of the team, other investors, and the many partners who have believed in this group.
Big things ahead!!! 🚀
Link to the announcement: https://lnkd.in/gvRTC2NS
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