Bert Hazlett's questions to Lyra Therapeutics (LYRA) leadership • Q3 2021
Question
Bert Hazlett of BTIG asked about the expected trajectory of R&D expenses with the initiation of three new clinical studies, how the observed durability of LYR-210 affects retreatment rate assumptions, and whether to expect additional data publications in the near future.
Answer
CFO Jason Cavalier projected a slight uptick in R&D spending due to clinical trial expenses, offset by the completion of the tech transfer, noting cash is sufficient through 2022. President and CEO Maria Palasis and SVP Corinne Noyes explained that the durable response seen in about half of patients aligns with their internal modeling of 1.5 uses per year. They also confirmed that abstracts have been submitted for the COSM conference in April, where new data may be presented.