Geron

Geron Corp. operates as a biotechnology company. It develops a telomerase inhibitor, Imetelstat, in hematologic myeloid malignancies. The firm develops therapeutic products for oncology. The company was founded by Michael D. West on November 28, 1990 and is headquartered in Foster City, CA.

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Geron reports positive trial results and financial strength for growth

Geron's Q4 2022 earnings call showcases promising developments in clinical trials and strategic commercialization plans. While facing increased expenses and challenges in trial enrollment and regulatory processes, the company remains well-positioned with a solid financial foundation and opportunities for growth.

Geron reports strong Q1 performance, eyes global expansion opportunities

Geron's Q1 performance reflects optimism around Imetelstat's potential in MDS and myelofibrosis treatment.
Strong financial resources and strategic market positioning provide a foundation for sales expansion and growth.
While challenges exist in pricing and market adoption, Geron is poised to capitalize on opportunities for global expansion.

Geron reports progress with imetelstat in lower-risk MDS

Geron's Q2 call highlighted imetelstat's potential in lower-risk MDS, with a focus on commercial readiness and financial updates. Challenges include addressing physician concerns and managing rising expenses.

Geron progresses towards FDA approval for imetelstat in 2024

Geron is on track for FDA approval of imetelstat in late 2024, supported by a robust financial position and strategic commercialization plans.
The company's focus on transfusion independence and positive market feedback highlight the potential market success of imetelstat.
Challenges in dosing, mutation efficacy, and partnership opportunities require careful navigation for successful market penetration.
Physician adoption and patient switching dynamics present opportunities for imetelstat to gain market share and establish itself as a valuable treatment option.

Geron poised for FDA approval of imetelstat, eyes $7B market

Geron's Q4 2023 earnings call highlighted strong financials, positive trial results for imetelstat, and upcoming regulatory milestones in 2024. While facing challenges related to safety assessments and physician education, the company is well-positioned to capitalize on the substantial market opportunity for imetelstat.

Geron poised for U.S. launch of imetelstat with FDA support

Geron's strong financial position and FDA support bode well for the potential approval and successful U.S. launch of imetelstat. While facing challenges in clinical development timelines and patent decisions, the company is poised to address unmet needs and create commercial value. Opportunities in new markets and extended exclusivity offer avenues for growth and market positioning.

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Geron Corporation (NASDAQ: GERN) stock is trading higher during the premarket in reaction to data publication from the IMbark Phase 2 trial of imetelstat for myelofibrosis (MF) in the Journal of Clinical Oncology. The publication highlights the clinical benefits observed in the study, including symptom response and overall survival, as well as positive biomarker and bone marrow fibrosis assessments, in heavily pre-treated patients.

Geron Stock Trading Is Higher On Reinforcing Imetelstat's Approach For Myelofibrosis Treatment, With Data Publication In Journal

The stock price of Geron Corporation (NASDAQ: GERN) increased by over 30% pre-market. This is why it happened.

GERN Stock Price Increases Over 30% Pre-Market: Why It Happened

FOSTER CITY, Calif.--(BUSINESS WIRE)--Geron Corporation (Nasdaq: GERN), a late-stage clinical biopharmaceutical company, today announced the publication of data from the IMbark Phase 2 clinical trial in the Journal of Clinical Oncology in a paper entitled, “Randomized, Single-Blind, Multicenter Phase II Study of Two Doses of Imetelstat in Relapsed or Refractory Myelofibrosis.” The publication highlights the clinical benefits observed in the study, including symptom response and overall survival

Geron Announces Publication of IMbark Phase 2 Data in Journal of Clinical Oncology

FOSTER CITY, Calif.--(BUSINESS WIRE)--Geron Corporation (Nasdaq: GERN), a late-stage clinical biopharmaceutical company, today announced that two poster presentations of new clinical data and analyses related to imetelstat, the Company's first-in-class telomerase inhibitor, are now available on Geron's website as well as to participants of the EHA2021 Virtual Congress. “These poster presentations further support imetelstat's differentiated approach to potentially target the malignant stem and p

Geron Reports Two Presentations at Virtual European Hematology Association Annual Congress

FOSTER CITY, Calif.--(BUSINESS WIRE)--Geron Corporation (Nasdaq: GERN), a late-stage clinical biopharmaceutical company, today announced that two poster presentations of new clinical data and analyses related to imetelstat, the Company's first-in-class telomerase inhibitor, will be made at the European Hematology Association (EHA) Annual Congress meeting to be held virtually from June 9 - 17. The abstracts for the posters are available on the EHA website at www.ehaweb.org. Both posters will be

Geron Announces Two Presentations at Upcoming European Hematology Association Annual Congress

Geron Corporation (GERN) CEO John Scarlett on Q1 2021 Results - Earnings Call Transcript

Shares of Geron (NASDAQ:GERN) rose in after-market trading after the company reported Q1 results. Quarterly Results Earnings per share fell 12.50% over the past year to ($0.09), which missed the estimate of ($0.08).

Geron: Q1 Earnings Insights

FOSTER CITY, Calif.--(BUSINESS WIRE)--Geron Corporation (Nasdaq: GERN), a late-stage clinical biopharmaceutical company developing a first-in-class telomerase inhibitor, imetelstat, to treat hematologic myeloid malignancies, today reported financial results for the first quarter ended March 31, 2021, as well as company highlights and upcoming events. As of March 31, 2021, the Company had $244.7 million in cash and marketable securities, which is expected to fund operations until the end of 2022

Geron Corporation Reports First Quarter 2021 Financial Results and Recent Highlights

FOSTER CITY, Calif.--(BUSINESS WIRE)--Geron Corporation (Nasdaq: GERN) today announced that it will release its first quarter 2021 financial results after the market closes on Monday, May 10, 2021 via press release, which will be available on the Company's website at www.geron.com/investors. Geron will host a conference call to discuss the financial results as well as recent events at 4:30 p.m. ET the same day. A live, listen-only webcast will be available on the Company's website at www.geron.

Geron to Announce First Quarter 2021 Financial Results on May 10, 2021

SAN FRANCISCO, April 19, 2021 /PRNewswire/ -- Schubert Jonckheer & Kolbe LLP is investigating potential derivative claims on behalf of shareholders of Geron Corporation (NASDAQ: GERN) relating to possible false statements to investors and insider trading by an officer and a director.  A securities class action against the company in the U.S. District Court for the Northern District of California recently survived a motion to dismiss allegations that between March 19 and September 26, 2018, Geron and its CEO made false and misleading statements about the effectiveness of the drug imetelstat, which was then under study for the treatment of myelofibrosis, a rare blood cancer.

SHAREHOLDER ALERT: Geron Corporation (GERN) Officers and Directors Under Investigation for False Statements and Insider Trading

Geron (GERN) is evaluating its lead pipeline candidate, imetelstat, in late-stage studies for refractory myelofibrosis and myelodysplastic syndromes.

Geron (GERN) Begins Phase III Myelofibrosis Study on Imetelstat

FOSTER CITY, Calif.--(BUSINESS WIRE)--Geron Corporation (Nasdaq: GERN) today announced that the first patient has been dosed in IMpactMF, the Phase 3 clinical trial evaluating imetelstat, a first-in-class telomerase inhibitor, in refractory myelofibrosis (MF). “As the only study in refractory MF with overall survival as the primary endpoint, dosing of the first patient in IMpactMF is an important step in developing imetelstat as a potential treatment for these patients,” said Aleksandra Rizo, M

Geron Announces First Patient Dosed in IMpactMF Phase 3 Clinical Trial in Refractory Myelofibrosis

The company released its latest quarterly update, and investors were not impressed.

Why Geron Corporation Stock Is Falling Today

Geron Corp (GERN) CEO John Scarlett on Q4 2020 Results - Earnings Call Transcript

FOSTER CITY, Calif.--(BUSINESS WIRE)--Geron Corporation (Nasdaq: GERN), a late-stage clinical biopharmaceutical company developing a first-in-class telomerase inhibitor, imetelstat, to treat hematologic myeloid malignancies, today reported financial results for the fourth quarter and year ended December 31, 2020. The Company ended fiscal year 2020 with $260 million in cash and marketable securities, which is expected to fund operations until the end of 2022. “Geron's vision is to be recognized

Geron Corporation Reports Fourth Quarter and Full Year 2020 Financial Results and Operational Highlights

Geron (NASDAQ:GERN) announces its next round of earnings this Thursday, March 11. Here is Benzinga's everything-that-matters guide for this Thursday's Q4 earnings announcement.

Geron's Earnings Outlook

Geron (GERN) doesn't possess the right combination of the two key ingredients for a likely earnings beat in its upcoming report. Get prepared with the key expectations.

Geron (GERN) May Report Negative Earnings: Know the Trend Ahead of Next Week's Release

MENLO PARK, Calif.--(BUSINESS WIRE)--Geron Corporation (Nasdaq: GERN) today announced that it will release its fourth quarter and full year 2020 financial results after the market closes on Thursday, March 11, 2021 via press release, which will be available on the Company's website at www.geron.com/investors. Geron will host a conference call to discuss the financial results as well as recent events at 4:30 p.m. ET the same day. A live, listen-only webcast will be available on the Company's web

Geron to Announce Fourth Quarter and Full Year 2020 Financial Results on March 11, 2021

FOSTER CITY, Calif.--(BUSINESS WIRE)--Geron Corporation (Nasdaq: GERN), a late-stage clinical biopharmaceutical company, today announced the opening for patient screening and enrollment of the IMpactMF Phase 3 clinical trial of imetelstat, a first-in-class telomerase inhibitor, in refractory myelofibrosis (MF). “As Geron's second registration-enabling Phase 3 trial in hematologic myeloid malignancies, the IMpactMF trial represents a milestone for our Company,” said Aleksandra Rizo, M.D., Ph.D.,

Geron Announces Opening of IMpactMF Phase 3 Clinical Trial in Refractory Myelofibrosis

FOSTER CITY, Calif.--(BUSINESS WIRE)--Geron Corporation (Nasdaq: GERN), a late-stage clinical biopharmaceutical company, today announced achievement of fifty percent enrollment in the IMerge Phase 3 clinical trial of imetelstat in lower risk myelodysplastic syndromes (MDS). Data from the IMerge Phase 2 were recently presented at the American Society of Hematology Annual Meeting and support the ongoing Phase 3. “Reaching fifty percent enrollment is a key milestone towards the completion of this

Geron Announces Fifty Percent Enrollment Milestone in IMerge Phase 3 Clinical Trial in Lower Risk MDS

FOSTER CITY, Calif.--(BUSINESS WIRE)--Geron Corporation (Nasdaq: GERN), a late-stage clinical biopharmaceutical company, today announced that four oral presentations and six poster presentations containing clinical data and analyses related to imetelstat, the Company's first-in-class telomerase inhibitor, were presented at the 62nd American Society of Hematology (ASH) Annual Meeting. The presentations are available at www.geron.com/r-d/publications. “Our imetelstat presentations at this year's

Geron Reports Ten Imetelstat Presentations at American Society of Hematology Annual Meeting

Geron Corporation (GERN) John Scarlett Presents at 2020 Stifel Virtual Healthcare Conference (Transcript)

FOSTER CITY, Calif.--(BUSINESS WIRE)--Geron Corporation (Nasdaq: GERN), a late-stage clinical biopharmaceutical company, today announced that John A. Scarlett, M.D., Chairman and Chief Executive Officer, will present a company overview at the Stifel Virtual Healthcare Conference on Tuesday, November 17, 2020 at 2:40 p.m. ET. A live audio webcast of the presentation will be available on Geron's website, www.geron.com/investors/events. If you are unable to listen to the live presentation, an arch

Geron to Present at the Stifel Virtual Healthcare Conference

Geron Corp (GERN) CEO John Scarlett on Q3 2020 Results - Earnings Call Transcript

Shares of Geron (NASDAQ:GERN) remained unaffected after the company reported Q3 results. Quarterly Results Earnings per share increased 25.00% over the past year to ($0.06), which were in line with the estimate of ($0.06).

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