Epicrispr Biotechnologies and Forge Biologics Announce Strategic Partnership for AAV Development and Manufacturing of EPI-321.
May 05, 2026
Contract Type
partnership
San FranciscoBiotechnologyHealth CareGeneticsTherapeutics
Description
Epicrispr Biotechnologies and Forge Biologics have entered a partnership to support the development of EPI-321, Epicrispr's investigational gene therapy for FSHD. Forge will provide cGMP manufacturing services and process development for this clinical trial across the U.S., New Zealand, and Australia.
Company Information
Company
Epicrispr Biotechnologies
Location
San Francisco, California, United States
About
Epicrispr Biotechnologies is a biotechnology company focused on developing curative therapies for genetic neuromuscular diseases. Their lead program, EPI-321, is a first-in-class disease-modifying therapy for facioscapulohumeral muscular dystrophy (FSHD). The company aims to advance innovative treatments that address the underlying causes of genetic disorders. With recent funding, Epicrispr is entering the clinical stage to bring much-needed therapies to patients.