Assembly Biosciences, Inc. operates as a clinical-stage biotechnology company in the United States. The company develops oral therapeutic candidates for the treatment of hepatitis B virus (HBV) infection. Its product candidates include Vebicorvir to treat patients with chronic HBV infection; ABI-H2158, which is in Phase II clinical study for chronic HBV infection; ABI-H3733 that has completed Phase Ia clinical study for the treatment of HBV. The company has collaboration agreements with Allergan Pharmaceuticals International Limited; BeiGene, Ltd.; and Arbutus Biopharma Corporation, as well as strategic license agreements with Indiana University Research and Technology Corporation; and Door Pharmaceuticals, LLC. The company was formerly known as Ventrus Biosciences, Inc. and changed its name to Assembly Biosciences, Inc. in June 2014. Assembly Biosciences, Inc. was founded in 2005 and is headquartered in South San Francisco, California.
IPO Year: 2010
Exchange: NASDAQ
Website: assemblybio.com
| Date | Price Target | Rating | Analyst |
|---|---|---|---|
| 9/20/2024 | $2.00 → $35.00 | Hold → Buy | Jefferies |
| 9/13/2021 | $3.50 | Neutral | HC Wainwright & Co. |
| 9/2/2021 | Outperform → Market Perform | William Blair |
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-- Dr. Gaggar is an experienced industry executive with substantial infectious disease expertise and proven record of successfully leading early- and clinical-stage antiviral programs -- SOUTH SAN FRANCISCO, Calif., Nov. 08, 2023 (GLOBE NEWSWIRE) -- Assembly Biosciences, Inc. (NASDAQ:ASMB), a biotechnology company developing innovative antiviral therapeutics targeting serious viral diseases, today announced that Anuj Gaggar, MD, PhD, has joined the company as chief medical officer. Dr. Gaggar is an infectious disease specialist and seasoned executive whose experience has focused on the development of new therapies in viral diseases including chronic hepatitis B virus (HBV), hepatitis C vi
−ABI-5366 Demonstrates Favorable Profile for a Long-Acting Therapeutic in Preclinical Studies −IND-Enabling Studies Initiating for 5366, Supporting Anticipated IND/CTA Filing in 1H2024 SOUTH SAN FRANCISCO, Calif., Feb. 15, 2023 (GLOBE NEWSWIRE) -- Assembly Biosciences, Inc. (NASDAQ:ASMB), a clinical-stage biotechnology company developing innovative antiviral therapeutics targeting serious viral diseases, today announced the selection of development candidate ABI-5366 (5366) to progress to IND-enabling studies for its long-acting herpes simplex virus type 2 (HSV-2) helicase inhibitor program. 5366 is the first development candidate from Assembly Bio's discovery pipeline nominated for adv
Carver Biosciences, Inc., a biotech company focused on the development of CRISPR/Cas13 antivirals, today announced the formation of its Scientific Advisory Board (SAB). Cameron Myhrvold Ph.D., co-founder of Carver will serve as the chairman of the SAB. Additional appointments include Uri Lopatin, M.D., Olivia Merkel, Ph.D., and Neville Sanjana, Ph.D. "I am thrilled to have Dr. Lopatin, Dr. Merkel and Dr. Sanjana join our advisory board," said Dr. Walter Strapps, co-founder and CEO of Carver. "Along with Dr. Myhrvold, these scientific leaders will help us shape our pipeline and advance our programs into the clinic." Uri Lopatin, M.D. Dr. Lopatin is a serial biotech entrepreneur who founde
In initial ABI-H3733 cohort of 50 mg in 28-day Phase 1b study, six of eight HBV patients on treatment reached lower limit of quantification for HBV DNA by day 21 and patients showed a mean reduction of 3.1 logs in plasma HBV DNAInitial ABI-4334 Phase 1a single-dose 30 mg cohort demonstrated pharmacokinetic profile supportive of once-daily oral dosing and provides early indication that ABI-4334's very high potency seen preclinically can be accessed clinicallyNo serious adverse events or significant laboratory abnormalities including alanine aminotransferase (ALT) elevation were observed in either study Given potent antiviral activity in the initial 50 mg cohort, second 25 mg cohort ongoing in
Healthy volunteer study will inform development of 4334 for treatment of hepatitis B virus SOUTH SAN FRANCISCO, Calif., Nov. 14, 2022 (GLOBE NEWSWIRE) -- Assembly Biosciences, Inc. (NASDAQ:ASMB), a clinical-stage biotechnology company developing innovative, investigational therapeutics targeting hepatitis B virus (HBV) and other viral diseases, today announced that the first subject has been dosed in the Phase 1a trial of its investigational core inhibitor ABI-4334 (4334). 4334 is an investigational next-generation core inhibitor that is optimized for significantly increased potency against covalently closed circular DNA (cccDNA) formation and new virus production versus first-generation
Data demonstrating nanomolar potency of core inhibitor ABI-4334 to disrupt the hepatitis B virus (HBV) life cycle at multiple points supports advancement into clinical studies First data presented on preclinical characterization of potent, orally bioavailable viral entry inhibitors for HBV and hepatitis D virus (HDV) First data presented on novel series of orally bioavailable small molecule interferon-a receptor (IFNAR) agonists designed to inhibit HBV and engage the immune system with potential to offer improved tolerability SOUTH SAN FRANCISCO, Calif., Nov. 04, 2022 (GLOBE NEWSWIRE) -- Assembly Biosciences, Inc. (NASDAQ:ASMB), a clinical-stage biotechnology company developing innovati
SOUTH SAN FRANCISCO, Calif., Oct. 05, 2022 (GLOBE NEWSWIRE) -- Assembly Biosciences, Inc. (NASDAQ:ASMB), a clinical-stage biotechnology company developing innovative, investigational therapeutics targeting hepatitis B virus (HBV) and other viral diseases, today announced that John G. McHutchison, AO, MD, chief executive officer (CEO), will retire as CEO at the end of 2022. Dr. McHutchison will continue to serve on Assembly Bio's Board of Directors, including assuming the role of chairman of the Science and Technology Committee. Assembly Bio's Board of Directors has unanimously elected Jason A. Okazaki, the company's current president and chief operating officer (COO), as chief executive of
Positive Phase 1a interim data released for ABI-5366, a long-acting HSV helicase-primase inhibitor candidate for recurrent genital herpes, supporting potential for once-weekly and once-monthly oral dosing First participants dosed in Phase 1b trial evaluating ABI-5366 in individuals with recurrent genital herpes with interim data expected in first half of 2025Phase 1b trial for ABI-4334, a next-generation highly potent capsid assembly modulator candidate, ongoing in participants with chronic HBV with interim data expected by end of yearABI-1179 and ABI-6250 candidates on track to enter clinic by end of year SOUTH SAN FRANCISCO, Calif., Nov. 07, 2024 (GLOBE NEWSWIRE) -- Assembly Biosciences
– ABI-5366 was well-tolerated, with a favorable safety profile observed with exposure of up to 70 days – – Half-life of approximately 20 days supports once-weekly or once-monthly oral dosing; both dosing schedules will be explored in the Phase 1b portion of the study – – Screening of participants with recurrent genital herpes is now underway for Phase 1b – SOUTH SAN FRANCISCO, Calif., Sept. 23, 2024 (GLOBE NEWSWIRE) -- Assembly Biosciences, Inc. (NASDAQ:ASMB), a biotechnology company developing innovative therapeutics targeting serious viral diseases, today announced positive interim pharmacokinetic (PK) and safety results from healthy participants in the Phase 1a portion of its ongoin
SOUTH SAN FRANCISCO, Calif., June 18, 2024 (GLOBE NEWSWIRE) -- Assembly Biosciences, Inc. (NASDAQ:ASMB), a biotechnology company developing innovative therapeutics targeting serious viral diseases, today announced that the first participant has been dosed in the Phase 1b trial of ABI-4334, a next-generation capsid assembly modulator (CAM) candidate in development for the treatment of chronic hepatitis B virus (HBV) infection. Chronic HBV (cHBV) infection is a leading cause of chronic liver disease and liver transplants globally, with the World Health Organization estimating that over one million people died in 2022 from HBV-related causes. Current treatments are lifelong and reduce, but d
— Funding supports advancement of antiviral portfolio, including four candidates in clinical development, and extends cash runway into Q1 2026 — — Anticipated near term interim data read outs include ABI-5366 Phase 1a in 3Q24 and Phase 1b in 1H25, and ABI-4334 Phase 1b by end of 2024 — SOUTH SAN FRANCISCO, Calif., June 17, 2024 (GLOBE NEWSWIRE) -- Assembly Biosciences, Inc. ("Assembly Bio") (NASDAQ:ASMB), a biotechnology company developing innovative therapeutics targeting serious viral diseases, today announced that it has closed the issuance of shares of its common stock and warrants to Armistice Capital LLC ("Armistice Capital"), a healthcare-focused institutional investor, and Gilead
– Phase 1a study portion of single ascending dosing in healthy participants will inform the development of ABI-5366 with interim data expected in Q3 2024 – – Phase 1b study portion of multiple ascending weekly doses in participants with recurrent genital herpes on track to initiate by end of year with interim data expected in 1H 2025 – SOUTH SAN FRANCISCO, Calif., June 10, 2024 (GLOBE NEWSWIRE) -- Assembly Biosciences, Inc. (NASDAQ:ASMB), a biotechnology company developing innovative therapeutics targeting serious viral diseases, today announced that the first participant has been dosed in the Phase 1a/b trial of its long-acting herpes simplex virus (HSV) helicase-primase inhibitor c
Clinical trial application clearances received for a Phase 1a/1b trial for ABI-5366 targeting recurrent genital herpes, and a Phase 1b trial for ABI-4334 in chronic HBV infection; both studies on track to initiate by mid-2024 ABI-5366 interim Phase 1a first-in-human data expected in Q3 2024 and ABI-4334 interim Phase 1b data expected by end of year SOUTH SAN FRANCISCO, Calif., May 08, 2024 (GLOBE NEWSWIRE) -- Assembly Biosciences, Inc. (NASDAQ:ASMB), a biotechnology company developing innovative therapeutics targeting serious viral diseases, today reported financial results and recent highlights for the first quarter ended March 31, 2024. "We are pleased that we now have regulatory clear
Four candidates planned to be in clinical development in 2024 with interim data from two studies anticipated by year end Clinical development timelines accelerated for ABI-5366; now anticipating interim data from Phase 1a available in 3Q2024, initiation of Phase 1b in individuals with recurrent genital herpes by end of 2024 and interim Phase 1b data available in 1H2025Gilead Sciences, Inc. partnership supports advancement and strengthening of antiviral pipeline targeting serious viral diseases SOUTH SAN FRANCISCO, Calif., March 28, 2024 (GLOBE NEWSWIRE) -- Assembly Biosciences, Inc. (NASDAQ:ASMB), a biotechnology company developing innovative therapeutics targeting serious viral diseases,
– Assembly Bio common stock expected to begin trading on a split-adjusted basis on February 12, 2024 – SOUTH SAN FRANCISCO, Calif., Feb. 08, 2024 (GLOBE NEWSWIRE) -- Assembly Biosciences, Inc. (NASDAQ:ASMB), a biotechnology company developing innovative antiviral therapeutics targeting serious viral diseases, today announced that it expects a 1-for-12 reverse stock split of its outstanding shares of common stock will be effective as of February 9, 2024. The company anticipates that its common stock will begin trading on a split-adjusted basis on The Nasdaq Global Select Market under the same symbol (ASMB) when the market opens on February 12, 2024, with the new CUSIP number 045396207.
Four development candidates anticipated to be in the clinic by the end of 2024, reflecting expansion of R&D portfolio across herpesviruses and hepatitis B and D virusesInitial clinical data anticipated by end of year from first-in-human study of long-acting helicase-primase inhibitor targeting recurrent genital herpes (ABI-5366) and Phase 1b study of next-generation core inhibitor for chronic hepatitis B virus (ABI-4334)Recently announced long-term partnership with Gilead Sciences, Inc. (Gilead) to address serious viral diseases expands and builds on the progress of Assembly Bio's antiviral portfolio SOUTH SAN FRANCISCO, Calif., Jan. 04, 2024 (GLOBE NEWSWIRE) -- Assembly Biosciences, Inc.
SOUTH SAN FRANCISCO, Calif., Nov. 10, 2023 (GLOBE NEWSWIRE) -- Assembly Biosciences, Inc. (NASDAQ:ASMB), a biotechnology company developing innovative antiviral therapeutics targeting serious viral diseases, today announced a grant of inducement awards to its chief medical officer, Anuj Gaggar, MD, PhD on November 8, 2023. The Company granted Dr. Gaggar non-qualified stock options to purchase 500,000 shares of the Company's common stock with an exercise price of $0.85 per share, the closing price of Assembly Bio's common stock as reported by Nasdaq on November 8, 2023. The stock options were granted as a material inducement to Dr. Gaggar to accept the Assembly Bio's offer of employment as
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HC Wainwright & Co. analyst Ed Arce reiterates Assembly Biosciences (NASDAQ:ASMB) with a Neutral.
— Funding supports advancement of antiviral portfolio, including four candidates in clinical development, and extends cash runway into Q1 2026 — — Anticipated near term interim data read outs include ABI-5366 Phase 1a in 3Q24 and Phase 1b in 1H25, and ABI-4334 Phase 1b by end of 2024 —SOUTH SAN FRANCISCO, Calif., June 17, 2024 (GLOBE NEWSWIRE) -- Assembly Biosciences, Inc. ("Assembly Bio") (NASDAQ:ASMB), a biotechnology company developing innovative therapeutics targeting serious viral diseases, today announced that it has closed the issuance of shares of its common stock and warrants to Armistice Capital LLC ("Armistice Capital"), a healthcare-focused institutional investor, and Gilead Scie
HC Wainwright & Co. analyst Ed Arce reiterates Assembly Biosciences (NASDAQ:ASMB) with a Neutral.
– Phase 1a study portion of single ascending dosing in healthy participants will inform the development of ABI-5366 with interim data expected in Q3 2024 – Phase 1b study portion of multiple ascending weekly doses in participants with recurrent genital herpes on track to initiate by end of year with interim data expected in 1H 2025
Assembly Biosciences (NASDAQ:ASMB) reported quarterly losses of $(1.66) per share which beat the analyst consensus estimate of $(3.24) by 48.77 percent. This is a 62.61 percent increase over losses of $(4.44) per share from the same period last year.
HC Wainwright & Co. analyst Ed Arce reiterates Assembly Biosciences (NASDAQ:ASMB) with a Neutral.
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Jefferies upgraded Assembly Biosciences from Hold to Buy and set a new price target of $35.00 from $2.00 previously
HC Wainwright & Co. initiated coverage of Assembly Biosciences with a rating of Neutral and set a new price target of $3.50
William Blair downgraded Assembly Biosciences from Outperform to Market Perform
SVB Leerink reiterated coverage of Assembly Biosciences with a rating of Market Perform and set a new price target of $7.00 from $8.00 previously
SVB Leerink downgraded Assembly Biosciences from Outperform to Mkt Perform
SVB Leerink downgraded Assembly Biosciences from Outperform to Market Perform and set a new price target of $8.00 from $9.00 previously
Truist reiterated coverage of Assembly Biosciences with a rating of and set a new price target of $15.00 from $45.00 previously
Robert W. Baird resumed coverage of Assembly Biosciences with a rating of Buy
Mizuho resumed coverage of Assembly Biosciences with a rating of Buy and set a new price target of $13.00