BOSTON, March 20, 2025 (GLOBE NEWSWIRE) -- Rhythm Pharmaceuticals, Inc. (NASDAQ:RYTM), a global commercial-stage biopharmaceutical company focused on transforming the lives of patients living with rare neuroendocrine diseases, today announced that it reacquired the rights to IMCIVREE® (setmelanotide) in China, including mainland China, Hong Kong and Macau, as the Company agreed to terminate its 2021 licensing agreement with RareStone Group Ltd. "Rhythm continues to execute on our strategy of developing setmelanotide and the next generation of MC4R agonists with the goal of making these treatments available to patients from around the world who may benefit," David Meeker, MD, Chairman, CEO

BOSTON, March 19, 2025 (GLOBE NEWSWIRE) -- Rhythm Pharmaceuticals, Inc. (NASDAQ:RYTM), a global commercial-stage biopharmaceutical company focused on transforming the lives of patients living with rare neuroendocrine diseases, today announced it has received orphan drug designation from Japan's Ministry of Health, Labour and Welfare (MHLW) for setmelanotide as a treatment for acquired hypothalamic obesity. Setmelanotide is a melanocortin-4 receptor (MC4R) agonist designed to treat hyperphagia and obesity. Rhythm is evaluating setmelanotide in a global Phase 3 trial in patients with acquired hypothalamic obesity, with topline data on track to be disclosed in the second quarter of 2025. "O

BOSTON, March 18, 2025 (GLOBE NEWSWIRE) -- Rhythm Pharmaceuticals, Inc. (NASDAQ:RYTM), a global commercial-stage biopharmaceutical company focused on transforming the lives of patients living with rare neuroendocrine diseases, and the Raymond A. Wood Foundation, a patient advocacy organization for survivors of craniopharyngioma and hypothalamic-pituitary brain tumors, today announced a new research collaboration to study the impact of fatigue on persons with craniopharyngioma. "We are excited to partner with the Raymond A. Wood Foundation on this survey to learn more about fatigue and its effects related to craniopharyngiomas," said David Meeker, M.D., Chairman, Chief Executive Officer an

Stifel resumed coverage of Rhythm Pharmaceuticals with a rating of Buy and set a new price target of $78.00

Jefferies initiated coverage of Rhythm Pharmaceuticals with a rating of Buy and set a new price target of $80.00

Oppenheimer initiated coverage of Rhythm Pharmaceuticals with a rating of Outperform and set a new price target of $76.00

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BOSTON, July 08, 2024 (GLOBE NEWSWIRE) -- Rhythm Pharmaceuticals, Inc. (NASDAQ:RYTM), a commercial-stage biopharmaceutical company focused on transforming the lives of patients and their families living with rare neuroendocrine diseases, today announced the appointment of Alastair "Al" Garfield, Ph.D. as Chief Scientific Officer, effective July 1. "We are excited to welcome Al back to Rhythm as we continue to leverage our understanding of the melanocortin-4 receptor (MC4R) pathway to bring potential therapies to patients and their families," said David Meeker, M.D., Rhythm Chairman, Chief Executive Officer and President. "Al's leadership and established scientific expertise and experience

BOSTON, Oct. 06, 2022 (GLOBE NEWSWIRE) -- Rhythm Pharmaceuticals, Inc. (NASDAQ:RYTM), a commercial-stage biopharmaceutical company focused on transforming the lives of patients and their families living with hyperphagia and severe obesity caused by rare melanocortin-4 receptor (MC4R) pathway diseases, today announced the appointment of Dana Washburn, M.D., as Senior Vice President of Clinical Development and as a member of the Company's Executive Leadership Team, effective September 26, 2022. As SVP of Clinical Development, Dr. Washburn will lead the Company's robust clinical development program, clinical operations, and data management. "Dr. Washburn is a collaborative, resourceful leade

Wren Therapeutics, a biopharmaceutical company transforming drug discovery for neurodegenerative diseases, today announced the appointment of Bart Henderson as Chief Executive Officer. Wren's unique drug discovery platform harnesses advances in the biophysics of protein assembly dynamics to target the toxic fleeting protein intermediates, the oligomers, in neurodegenerative disease pathways, and discover small molecules that can block their generation with precision. Bart brings broad leadership experience in the biotechnology industry as a founder and co-founder of several companies including Torque (now Repertoire Immune Medicines), Rhythm (NASDAQ:RYTM) and its subsidiary Motus (acquired

-- Fourth quarter 2024 net revenue from global sales of IMCIVREE® (setmelanotide) of $41.8 million -- -- On track to report topline data from global Phase 3 trial evaluating setmelanotide in acquired hypothalamic obesity in the second quarter of 2025 --  -- Completed enrollment in the Phase 2 trial of oral MC4R agonist bivamelagon in acquired hypothalamic obesity -- -- FDA approved expanded label for IMCIVREE to include children as young as 2 years old -- -- Raised approximately $75 million in gross proceeds under ATM equity offering program; Cash runway extended into 2027 -- -- Management to host conference call today at 8:00 a.m. ET -- BOSTON, Feb

BOSTON, Feb. 13, 2025 (GLOBE NEWSWIRE) -- Rhythm Pharmaceuticals, Inc. (NASDAQ:RYTM), a global commercial-stage biopharmaceutical company focused on transforming the lives of patients living with rare neuroendocrine diseases, today announced that it will host a live conference call and webcast at 8:00 a.m. ET on Wednesday, February 26, 2025 to report its fourth quarter and full year 2024 financial results and provide a corporate update. To access the live conference call, participants may register here. While not required, it is recommended that participants join the call ten minutes prior to the scheduled start. Also today, Rhythm announced that David Meeker, M.D., Chair, President

-- Third quarter 2024 net revenue from global sales of IMCIVREE® (setmelanotide) of $33.3 million -- -- Adult patients with acquired hypothalamic obesity (N=8) achieved mean BMI reduction of 12.8% on setmelanotide therapy at three months in French early-access program -- -- Top-line data readout for Phase 3 trial evaluating setmelanotide in 120 patients with acquired hypothalamic obesity on track for 1H 2025 -- -- sNDA to expand IMCIVREE label to include patients as young as 2 years old in approved indications accepted by FDA for Priority Review with PDUFA goal date of Dec. 26, 2024 -- -- Cash on-hand expected to support planned operations into 2026 -- -- Management to host conferenc

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