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    Ellie Merle's questions to Kymera Therapeutics Inc (KYMR) leadership

    Ellie Merle's questions to Kymera Therapeutics Inc (KYMR) leadership • Q2 2025

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    Ellie Merle of UBS Group asked for details on clinical findings with the first-gen IRAK4, confidence in the target for AD/HS, and learnings from using molecular glues (for CDK2) versus heterobifunctional degraders.

    Answer

    CEO Nello Mainolfi stated he could not comment on IRAK4 clinical data per Sanofi's guidance but noted asthma and COPD are high-priority indications. He explained that molecular glues and heterobifunctional degraders are complementary technologies. For CDK2, a molecular glue was used to achieve high selectivity against CDK1, which is a challenge for traditional binders.

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    Ellie Merle's questions to PTC Therapeutics Inc (PTCT) leadership

    Ellie Merle's questions to PTC Therapeutics Inc (PTCT) leadership • Q2 2025

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    Tejas Wein, on behalf of Ellie Merle at UBS, inquired if PTC has received any anecdotal coverage approvals for Sefiance yet. He also asked about the distribution of PKU patients in ex-US countries, specifically whether they are concentrated in major centers or more spread out.

    Answer

    CBO Eric Pauwels explained that it's too early for coverage approvals, as the company is currently in the multi-day process of insurance verification. Regarding patient distribution, he stated that, similar to the U.S., patients in Europe are highly concentrated in centers of excellence in major cities. He used Germany as an example, where their compassionate use program targeted centers overseeing nearly 8,000 patients, indicating a centralized care model.

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    Ellie Merle's questions to Ascendis Pharma A/S (ASND) leadership

    Ellie Merle's questions to Ascendis Pharma A/S (ASND) leadership • Q2 2025

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    Ellie Merle of UBS Group AG inquired about the expected indication statement for TransCon CNP (e.g., treatment of achondroplasia vs. increasing growth) and the company's view on the intellectual property landscape for weekly CNP therapies.

    Answer

    President & CEO Jan Møller Mikkelsen responded that it was too early to discuss specific label language but highlighted that their placebo-controlled data demonstrates benefits beyond linear growth, such as improved leg bowing and muscle function, which he sees as a key differentiator. Regarding IP, he expressed strong confidence in their position, noting extensive filings on optimal and sustained-release profiles dating back to 2015.

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    Ellie Merle's questions to Moderna Inc (MRNA) leadership

    Ellie Merle's questions to Moderna Inc (MRNA) leadership • Q2 2025

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    Ellie Merle asked about expectations for U.S. COVID vaccine pricing for the upcoming season, how net price might compare to last year, and any key takeaways from contracting discussions.

    Answer

    CFO Jamey Mock stated that the U.S. product sales guidance of $1 to $1.5 billion already incorporates variability from competitive pressures, including pricing and contracting. He confirmed that contracting is now 'basically complete' but declined to provide specific pricing details, expressing confidence in the current financial framework.

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    Ellie Merle's questions to Regenxbio Inc (RGNX) leadership

    Ellie Merle's questions to Regenxbio Inc (RGNX) leadership • Q2 2025

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    Ellie Merle inquired about Regenxbio's potential strategy for non-ambulatory DMD patients and what would constitute a clinically meaningful profile for the subretinal wet AMD Phase 3 data, especially regarding secondary endpoints.

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    President & CEO Curran Simpson stated that the company is taking a cautious approach to non-ambulatory DMD and will first establish a robust safety database in the ambulatory population before engaging in detailed FDA discussions. CMO Dr. Steve Pakola explained that for wet AMD, a key secondary endpoint is reducing injection burden, with at least a 50% reduction being a clinically meaningful target that would create a compelling value proposition.

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    Ellie Merle's questions to Revolution Medicines Inc (RVMD) leadership

    Ellie Merle's questions to Revolution Medicines Inc (RVMD) leadership • Q2 2025

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    Ellie Merle from UBS inquired about Revolution Medicines' perspective on RAF upregulation as a resistance mechanism to RAS inhibitors and the company's thoughts on RAF degradation versus inhibition, particularly in the G12D cancer space.

    Answer

    President of R&D Steve Kelsey acknowledged that amplification of the mutant RAS allele is a major escape mechanism, particularly for multi-selective inhibitors, but noted it can be overcome therapeutically, for instance with a RAS-ON doublet. He stated there is currently no evidence that a degrader is superior to an inhibitor for any oncology target, pending clinical data from degrader companies. CEO Mark Goldsmith added that this resistance mechanism validates the effectiveness of diraxonrasib.

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    Ellie Merle's questions to Revolution Medicines Inc (RVMD) leadership • Q3 2024

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    Sam, on behalf of Ellie Merle, asked about the potential strategies and timing for a Phase III study in first-line pancreatic cancer, and whether the company would wait for second-line data before proceeding.

    Answer

    Dr. Mark Goldsmith, Chairman and CEO, stated they will not wait for second-line Phase III results to initiate a first-line study. Dr. Wei Lin, CMO, added that the current second-line data provides sufficient proof-of-concept. The plan for the first-line Phase III trial includes a monotherapy arm and potentially arms combining RMC-6236 with standard-of-care chemotherapy. He expressed confidence that efficacy will translate to the first-line setting as RAS is a fundamental driver across lines of therapy.

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    Ellie Merle's questions to Madrigal Pharmaceuticals Inc (MDGL) leadership

    Ellie Merle's questions to Madrigal Pharmaceuticals Inc (MDGL) leadership • Q2 2025

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    Ellie Merle of UBS Group AG questioned the outlook for 2026, asking about expectations for sequential quarterly growth once semaglutide is available, how gross-to-net might trend next year, and the potential timing for issuing revenue guidance.

    Answer

    CFO Mardi Dier responded that the company has no near-term plans to issue revenue guidance. She focused on the remainder of 2025, stating they expect to steadily add patients and that growth will track with other successful specialty launches. Regarding gross-to-net, she confirmed predictability for 2025 and said the company would address 2026 at a later time.

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    Ellie Merle's questions to Vertex Pharmaceuticals Inc (VRTX) leadership

    Ellie Merle's questions to Vertex Pharmaceuticals Inc (VRTX) leadership • Q2 2025

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    Ellie Merle from UBS Group AG asked about the progress of real-world evidence generation for Gernavix and its expected impact on formulary placement, as well as the future of patient support programs and their effect on gross-to-net.

    Answer

    President and CEO Dr. Reshma Kewalramani highlighted ongoing Phase 4 studies showing positive data on pain control and opioid reduction. EVP and CCO Duncan McKechnie added that the patient support program is a temporary bridge that will be retired as national payer coverage is achieved, which is expected by year-end.

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    Ellie Merle's questions to Alnylam Pharmaceuticals Inc (ALNY) leadership

    Ellie Merle's questions to Alnylam Pharmaceuticals Inc (ALNY) leadership • Q2 2025

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    Ellie Merle from UBS Group AG asked about the expected quarterly rate of new patient starts for Amvuttra going forward and how the mix between newly diagnosed and progressor patients is anticipated to evolve.

    Answer

    CCO Tolga Tanguler stated that while they expect both patient segments to continue growing from the strong 1,400-patient start in Q2, the company will not report specific patient numbers quarterly. He cited the difficulty of precisely tracking the cardiomyopathy indication with Amvuttra's single SKU.

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    Ellie Merle's questions to BioMarin Pharmaceutical Inc (BMRN) leadership

    Ellie Merle's questions to BioMarin Pharmaceutical Inc (BMRN) leadership • Q1 2025

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    An analyst on behalf of Ellie Merle from UBS inquired about the development timeline for VOXZOGO in other growth disorders like ISS and SHOX, and whether the company would wait for success in those indications before studying BMN 333 for the same uses.

    Answer

    Greg Friberg, Chief R&D Officer, stated that current studies for other short stature indications are on track to enable the start of pivotal trials in 2027. He explained that the development timeline for BMN 333 in achondroplasia will provide the necessary data to make informed decisions about its potential use in other indications later, suggesting the timelines align well for strategic planning.

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    Ellie Merle's questions to Amicus Therapeutics Inc (FOLD) leadership

    Ellie Merle's questions to Amicus Therapeutics Inc (FOLD) leadership • Q1 2025

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    Ellie Merle of UBS asked about the changes in expectations for the ex-U.S. launch cadence of Pombiliti/Opfolda and how much this, along with the situation in the Netherlands, contributed to the revised guidance.

    Answer

    President and CEO Bradley Campbell attributed the guidance change to two main factors: a timing delay in patient starts in newly reimbursed countries shifting from Q1 to later in the year, and the unexpected impact of the U.K.'s VPAG rebate. He noted the Netherlands is a significant opportunity with over 150 patients, but uptake is slowed by a single-center treatment bottleneck, with growth expected in the second half of the year.

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    Ellie Merle's questions to Arvinas Inc (ARVN) leadership

    Ellie Merle's questions to Arvinas Inc (ARVN) leadership • Q1 2025

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    Speaking on behalf of Ellie Merle, an analyst asked about the estimated market size for vepdegestrant monotherapy, the expected cadence of cost reductions from the restructuring, and potential milestone payments from Pfizer.

    Answer

    CEO John Houston outlined a significant market opportunity, estimating a pool of up to 25,000 new patients annually in the second-line plus ESR1 mutant setting. CFO Andrew Saik explained that the financial impact of the restructuring would begin to be seen prior to Q4, with the full run-rate savings realized in Q4 2025, and a related charge would be recorded in Q2.

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    Ellie Merle's questions to Arrowhead Pharmaceuticals Inc (ARWR) leadership

    Ellie Merle's questions to Arrowhead Pharmaceuticals Inc (ARWR) leadership • Q1 2025

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    Jasmine, on behalf of Ellie Merle, asked if the Phase I/IIa trial for the obesity candidate ARO-INHBE will provide weight loss or body composition data, and what PK/PD results would instill confidence for further development.

    Answer

    Dr. James Hamilton, Chief of Discovery and Translational Medicine, confirmed that Part 1 of the study will assess body composition using full-body MRI and weight loss. He added that they will also evaluate standard Phase I metrics like safety, pharmacokinetics, and the direct biomarker for gene target knockdown.

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    Ellie Merle's questions to Altimmune Inc (ALT) leadership

    Ellie Merle's questions to Altimmune Inc (ALT) leadership • Q3 2024

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    Jasmine, on behalf of Ellie Merle from UBS, asked how the recent top-line data from the competitor's ESSENCE trial in MASH affects Altimmune's perspective on what constitutes a competitive profile for incretins in the MASH space.

    Answer

    CMO Dr. Scott Harris stated the ESSENCE results were modest and expected, requiring a longer 72-week duration. He expressed high confidence that pemvidutide's superior liver fat reduction will enable it to show statistically significant MASH resolution and fibrosis improvement at a much earlier 24-week time point, combined with meaningful weight loss, setting a new standard of care. CEO Dr. Vipin Garg added that this offers a "complete solution" for MASH patients.

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