| | • | FHD-609 IND submission: FHD-609, a highly potent, selective, intravenous, small molecule protein degrader of BRD9, is initially being developed for the treatment of synovial sarcoma with the intention to expand into additional indications, including SMARCB1-deleted tumors. The company is on track to submit an IND with the FDA in the second quarter of 2021. |
Upcoming Events
| | • | AACR Conference: Foghorn is scheduled to present a poster and chair a panel at the American Association for Cancer Research (AACR) Meeting 2021, which is being held virtually from April 10-15. The poster presentation, entitled, “Discovery of BAF Inhibitors for the Treatment of Transcription Factor-Driven Cancers,” will be available on-demand beginning 8:30AM on Saturday, April 10. In addition, Steve Bellon, Foghorn Therapeutics’ Senior Vice President of Drug Discovery, will chair a panel with an accompanying presentation, “Targeting the BAF Complex in Cancer,” on Wednesday, April 14 from 2:30-3:30PM ET. |
Financial Condition
Foghorn reported cash, cash equivalents and marketable securities of $185.8 million as of December 31, 2020 compared with $15.0 million as of December 31, 2019.
About Foghorn Therapeutics
Foghorn® Therapeutics is discovering and developing a novel class of medicines targeting genetically determined dependencies within the chromatin regulatory system. Through its proprietary scalable Gene Traffic Control® platform, Foghorn is systematically studying, identifying and validating potential drug targets within the chromatin regulatory system. The company is developing multiple product candidates in oncology.
Forward-Looking Statements
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