Apr 21, 2026
The FDA said uniQure’s Phase I/II data for Huntington’s disease gene therapy AMT-130 are not adequate for a marketing application. The agency recommended a new randomised, double-blind, sham surgery-controlled study.
Apr 19, 2026
UniQure shares fell sharply after FDA comments appeared to raise concerns about the invasive delivery method for Huntington's disease therapy AMT-130. The company had planned a 2026 BLA filing after Phase I/II data showed a 75% slowing of disease progression at 36 months.
Apr 03, 2026
A phase 3 clinical trial has launched for pridopidine as a potential ALS treatment, while AI research identified 18 FDA-approved drugs that may extend survival. Separate studies found a promising three-drug combination for sporadic ALS using new cell models.
Mar 23, 2026
Huntington's disease provides neuroscience with a uniquely clear genetic model for studying brain disorders, featuring a single identifiable mutation and predictable disease progression. The condition serves as a testing ground for cutting-edge therapies and raises fundamental questions about brain regeneration. Its scientific clarity combined with a united patient and research community makes it an invaluable resource for advancing neurological understanding.
Mar 23, 2026
Sarepta Therapeutics received FDA feedback supporting supplemental applications for AMONDYS 45 and VYONDYS 53, while New Zealand approved a Phase 1 trial for Huntington's Disease candidate SRP-1005. The company faces significant share price declines despite these developments, with analysts showing wide disagreement on valuation targets ranging from $5 to $80.
Mar 21, 2026
uniQure disclosed the FDA will not accept Phase I/II data alone for AMT-130 approval, causing shares to drop 49%. The company held regulatory meetings and reported $622.5 million in cash while investors face an April 13 class action deadline.
Mar 07, 2026
The FDA has denied or discouraged at least eight drug applications in the past year, including treatments for rare diseases, raising concerns about regulatory consistency and the future of experimental therapies.
Mar 03, 2026
The FDA informed uniQure that Phase 1/2 study data for AMT-130 in Huntington's disease is insufficient to support a biologics license application, recommending a prospective, randomized, double-blind, sham surgery-controlled study instead.
Mar 03, 2026
uniQure reports Q4 2025 results as investors await clarity on AMT-130 Huntington's disease gene therapy following FDA's November indication that Phase I/II data unlikely to support biologics license application.
Mar 02, 2026
uniQure received FDA feedback stating current AMT-130 data unlikely to support accelerated approval for Huntington's disease, while securities fraud lawsuits challenge prior disclosures. Fresh Fabry disease trial data showed elevated enzyme activity but prompted a dosing pause for safety review.
Feb 26, 2026
NeuraLight will present a neuroprogression biomarker that outperforms the current gold standard for tracking Parkinson's disease progression at the AD/PD 2026 conference in Copenhagen beginning March 17.
Feb 18, 2026
uniQure N.V. faces a securities fraud class action lawsuit after disclosing the FDA no longer agreed its AMT-130 data was adequate for approval, causing a 49% stock decline. Investors have until April 13, 2026 to file lead plaintiff applications.
Feb 18, 2026
BioArctic reported net revenues of SEK 184.0 M for Q4 2025, driven by Leqembi royalties and Novartis partnership income. Leqembi received multiple regulatory approvals and submissions across global markets during the quarter.
Feb 16, 2026
Tozaro, a Bedfordshire-based biotech company, has raised £6 million in funding led by Mercia Ventures to advance its Smart Polymer technology aimed at reducing the high production costs of cell and gene therapies.
Feb 15, 2026
A securities fraud class action lawsuit has been filed against uniQure N.V. alleging material misstatements about its Huntington's disease gene therapy AMT-130 and FDA approval pathway between September and October 2025.
Feb 13, 2026
Multiple law firms have filed securities fraud class actions against uniQure N.V. after the FDA reversed its position on the company's AMT-130 Huntington's disease drug candidate, causing shares to plummet 49% in a single day.
Feb 13, 2026
PTC Therapeutics has withdrawn its New Drug Application resubmission for ataluren (Translarna) for nonsense mutation Duchenne muscular dystrophy after the FDA indicated the submission lacked substantial evidence of effectiveness.