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After experiencing a setback last year with Korro's LNP delivered alpha-1 antitrypsin deficiency program, he describes learnings from that experience and how Korro has new momentum with a galNAc delivered approach targeting urea cycle disorders, hepatic encephalophy, and new alpha-1 program. The company recently closed a $85 private placement.

He describes both the biomarker and functional benefits seen in the December data for the company's next-generation exon 51 skipping therapy.

He reminds us of the unmet need for this type of therapy and discusses the planning that Vera has been doing ahead of the decision date.

He describes physician, patient, and payor feedback from this closely watched launch. Plus, praliciguat, and why Akebia bought a targeted complement inhibitor from Q32 Bio.

He discusses the INHBE data and the market reaction to it, which he believes is due to misconceptions about the patient population, and the next steps for this program. Plus, an AATD presentation that will happen next month at American Thoracic Society.

CEO Alice Reicin walks us through recent data and guides for what is next in this patient population. Plus, an upcoming healthily volunteer readout for a HHT program and how it might translate to patients in future trials.

CEO James Helliwell describes Eupraxia's platform and how it differs from other extended release technologies. Plus, Eosinophilic Esophagitis, and how the company thinks about other uses.

Co-Founder and CEO Jeffrey Finer describes how Septerna is able to screen for GPCR targets in ways that have not previously been possible. Plus, an overview of programs targeting MRGPRX2, PTH1R, and a collaboration with Novo on obesity.

He discusses Tyra, Sionna, Alumis, Nuvalent, and Monopar.

CEO Ajit Singh describes the idea behind the new products, and highlights that $100M has been raised to fund the development of them.