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Abeona Therapeutics® and Lurie Children's Open First Center for ZEVASKYNTM Gene Therapy to Treat Wounds in Painful Skin Disorder
- ZEVASKYN, the first and only cell-based gene therapy for patients with recessive dystrophic epidermolysis bullosa (RDEB), now commercially available in the
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[{"type":"text","content":"- ZEVASKYN, the first and only cell-based gene therapy for patients with recessive dystrophic epidermolysis bullosa (RDEB), now commercially available in the U.S. - - Ann & Robert H. Lurie Children's Hospital of Chicago, a top-ranked hospital, is ready to evaluate patients for ZEVASKYN treatment - - Abeona Assist™ comprehensive patient services program in place to offer personalized support for eligible patients and their families throughout ZEVASKYN treatment journey - CLEVELAND and CHICAGO, May 14, 2025 (GLOBE NEWSWIRE) -- Abeona Therapeutics Inc. (Nasdaq: ABEO) and Ann & Robert H. Lurie Children’s Hospital of Chicago today announced that Lurie Children’s is now activated as the first Qualified Treatment Center (QTC) for ZEVASKYN (prademagene zamikeracel) gene-modified cellular sheets. This groundbreaking therapy will be used to treat wounds associated with recessive dystrophic epidermolysis bullosa (RDEB) – a rare skin disorder characterized by severe, painful wounds that can lead to systemic complications impacting the length and quality of life. Lurie Children’s has completed QTC start-up activities enabling it to begin patient identification for scheduling of ZEVASKYN treatment. Treatments are expected to begin in the third quarter of 2025. On April 29, 2025, Abeona announced approval from the U.S. Food and Drug Administration (FDA) for ZEVASKYN as the first and only autologous cell-based gene therapy for the treatment of wounds in adult and pediatric patients with RDEB. There is no cure for RDEB and ZEVASKYN is the only FDA-approved product to treat RDEB wounds with a single application. “Lurie Children’s is a top-ranked hospital, known for its expertise in treating patients with epidermolysis bullosa, and we are pleased to announce that ZEVASKYN is now commercially available with the activation of Lurie Children’s as our first QTC,” said Madhav Vasanthavada, Ph.D., M.B.A., Chief Commercial Officer of Abeona. “This site activation comes just a few weeks after the FDA approval of ZEVASKYN, underscoring the collaborative relationship between Lurie Children’s and Abeona, and our shared conviction that ZEVASKYN is an important treatment option for people living with RDEB.” Amy Paller, MD, head of the epidermolysis bullosa research and care program at Lurie Children’s, and Chair of the Department of Dermatology at Northwestern...