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Ascidian and Eli Lilly enter a partnership worth up to $1.9 billion to develop RNA exon editing therapeutics for genetic kidney diseases.
Jun 03, 2026
Contract Type
partnership
BostonBiotechnologyHealth CareMedicalTherapeutics
Description
Ascidian Therapeutics has signed a research collaboration with Eli Lilly, which could be worth up to $1.9 billion. This partnership combines Ascidian’s RNA exon editing technology with Lilly’s expertise in genetic medicines and renal disease to advance therapies for genetic kidney diseases.
Company Information
Company
Ascidian Therapeutics
Location
Boston, Massachusetts, United States
About
Ascidian Therapeutics is redefining the treatment of disease by rewriting RNA. By editing exons at the RNA level, Ascidian therapies enable precise post-transcriptional editing of genes, resulting in full-length, functional proteins at the right levels, in the right cells, at the right time. With active discovery and preclinical programs in ophthalmology, neurological and neuromuscular disorders, and other rare diseases, Ascidian is opening new therapeutic possibilities for patients in need of breakthroughs.