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Krystal Biotech to Present at Upcoming Scientific Conferences

Krystal Biotech to Present Multiple Advancements in Gene Therapy at Leading 2026 Scientific Conferences

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Krystal Biotech, Inc. (NASDAQ: KRYS), a commercial-stage biotechnology company specializing in genetic medicines, announced it will present new data and progress on several gene therapy programs at key scientific meetings in May and June 2026. The presentations cover treatments for primary ciliary dyskinesia, cystic fibrosis, and advanced non-small cell lung cancer, highlighting their HSV-1-based gene therapy vectors and immunotherapies.

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Key Points

  • Krystal Biotech will present new research data on gene therapy candidates KB409, KB410, KB407, and KB707 at three major 2026 conferences: ASGCT, ATS, and ASCO.
  • The presentations focus on innovative treatments for rare genetic disorders and cancers, including primary ciliary dyskinesia, cystic fibrosis, and non-small cell lung cancer, indicating a diverse clinical pipeline.
  • Krystal Biotech already markets VYJUVEK®, a redosable gene therapy approved in the US, Europe, and Japan, and continues to advance its pipeline in genetic medicines, potentially impacting the biotech and pharmaceutical sectors.

PITTSBURGH, April 30, 2026 (GLOBE NEWSWIRE) -- Krystal Biotech, Inc. (the “Company”) (NASDAQ: KRYS) announced today that the Company will be presenting on multiple programs at upcoming scientific conferences being held in May and June.

Presentation details are outlined below.

American Society of Gene & Cell Therapy (ASGCT) 2026 Annual Meeting
Poster Presentation

  • Title: Evaluation of KB409 and KB410, two HSV-1-based gene therapy vectors for the treatment of primary ciliary dyskinesia (PCD)
  • Presenter: Bruce Nmezi, PhD
  • Date and Time: May 12, 2026 from 5:00PM to 6:30PM ET

American Thoracic Society (ATS) International Conference 2026
Oral Presentation

  • Title: Interim results of the CORAL-1 trial of KB407 for the treatment of cystic fibrosis
  • Presenter: Jorge Lascano, MD, Professor of Medicine, Associate Director of the Adult Cystic Fibrosis Program, and Director of the Cystic Fibrosis Therapeutics Development Center at the University of Florida
  • Date and Time: May 20, 2026 at 10:03AM ET

2026 American Society of Clinical Oncology (ASCO) Annual Meeting
Poster Presentation

  • Title: Inhaled delivery of KB707, a novel HSV-based immunotherapy, in combination with pembrolizumab in advanced non-small cell lung cancer: a phase 1/2 study
  • Presenter: Wen Wee Ma, MBBS, Enterprise Vice Chair for Research and Director of the Novel Cancer Therapeutics Center at Cleveland Clinic Cancer Institute
  • Date and Time: May 31, 2026 from 9:00AM to 12:00PM CT

Additional presentation details will be available to conference attendees. Following completion of each conference, presentation slides or posters, as applicable, will also be available to view online on the Investor section of the Company’s website.

About Krystal Biotech, Inc.
Krystal Biotech, Inc. (NASDAQ: KRYS) is a fully integrated, commercial-stage, global biotechnology company focused on the discovery, development and commercialization of genetic medicines to treat diseases with high unmet medical needs. VYJUVEK®, the Company’s first commercial product, is the first-ever redosable gene therapy and the first genetic medicine approved in the United States, Europe, and Japan for the treatment of dystrophic epidermolysis bullosa. The Company is rapidly advancing a robust preclinical and clinical pipeline of investigational genetic medicines. Krystal Biotech is headquartered in Pittsburgh, Pennsylvania. Visit www.krystalbio.com to learn more or follow us on LinkedIn and X.

CONTACT
Investors and Media:                                                             
Stéphane Paquette, PhD
Krystal Biotech
spaquette@krystalbio.com                            


Risks

  • The presented data are interim or early-stage results; final clinical trial outcomes and regulatory approvals remain uncertain, posing risks for clinical and commercial success.
  • Competitors in the biotechnology and gene therapy sectors could affect Krystal Biotech's market share and product adoption.
  • Scientific and regulatory challenges inherent in developing gene therapies, including safety, efficacy, and manufacturing scalability, could impact timelines and costs.

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