WAYNE, Pa., Dec. 03, 2024 (GLOBE NEWSWIRE) -- Aclaris Therapeutics, Inc. (NASDAQ: ACRS)(the “Company” or “Aclaris”), a clinical-stage biopharmaceutical company focused on developing novel drug candidates for immuno-inflammatory diseases, today announced that effective December 2, 2024, the Compensation Committee of Aclaris’ Board of Directors (the “Committee”) granted nonstatutory stock options to purchase an aggregate of... Read More

WAYNE, Pa., Nov. 26, 2024 (GLOBE NEWSWIRE) -- Aclaris Therapeutics, Inc. (NASDAQ: ACRS), a clinical-stage biopharmaceutical company focused on developing novel drug candidates for immuno-inflammatory diseases, today announced that members of the Aclaris management team will participate in a fireside chat during the Piper Sandler 36 th Annual Healthcare Conference on Tuesday, December 3, 2024 at 1:00 PM ET in New York, New... Read More

Biosion receives over $40 million cash payment as upfront license fee and reimbursement for certain development costs & drug product materials, and 19.9% shares of common stock of Aclaris Therapeutics; additional regulatory and sales milestone payments exceed $900M with tiered single digit sales royalty Aclaris Therapeutics will be responsible for development and commercialization of BSI-045B, a novel anti-TSLP monoclonal... Read More

Enhances Aclaris’ pipeline with complementary biologics portfolio Expands leadership team with addition of seasoned biotech executives Management to host conference call today at 8:30 AM ET WAYNE, Pa., Nov. 18, 2024 (GLOBE NEWSWIRE) -- Aclaris Therapeutics, Inc. (NASDAQ: ACRS), a clinical-stage biopharmaceutical company focused on developing novel drug candidates for immuno-inflammatory diseases, today announced that it has... Read More

WAYNE, Pa., Nov. 18, 2024 (GLOBE NEWSWIRE) -- Aclaris Therapeutics, Inc. (NASDAQ: ACRS) (the “Company” or “Aclaris”), a clinical-stage biopharmaceutical company focused on developing novel drug candidates for immuno-inflammatory diseases, today announced that it has entered into a securities purchase agreement with a group of accredited investors for the private placement of 35,555,555 shares of common stock at a purchase... Read More

First Patient Dosed in ATI-2138 Phase 2a Trial in Atopic Dermatitis As Previously Announced; Top-line Data Anticipated in First Half of 2025 WAYNE, Pa., Nov. 06, 2024 (GLOBE NEWSWIRE) -- Aclaris Therapeutics, Inc. (NASDAQ: ACRS), a clinical-stage biopharmaceutical company focused on developing novel drug candidates for immuno-inflammatory diseases, today announced its financial results for the third quarter of 2024 and... Read More

WAYNE, Pa., Sept. 17, 2024 (GLOBE NEWSWIRE) -- Aclaris Therapeutics, Inc. (NASDAQ: ACRS), a clinical-stage biopharmaceutical company focused on developing novel drug candidates for immuno-inflammatory diseases, today announced that the first patient has been dosed in Aclaris' Phase 2a clinical trial of ATI-2138, an investigational oral covalent inhibitor of interleukin-2-inducible T cell kinase (ITK) and Janus kinase (JAK)... Read More

WAYNE, Pa., Sept. 10, 2024 (GLOBE NEWSWIRE) -- Aclaris Therapeutics, Inc. (NASDAQ: ACRS), a clinical-stage biopharmaceutical company focused on developing novel drug candidates for immuno-inflammatory diseases, today announced that members of the Aclaris management team will participate in a fireside chat during the 2024 Cantor Global Healthcare Conference on Tuesday, September 17, 2024 at 8:00 AM ET in New York, New York. A... Read More

WAYNE, Pa., Aug. 07, 2024 (GLOBE NEWSWIRE) -- Aclaris Therapeutics, Inc . (NASDAQ: ACRS), a clinical-stage biopharmaceutical company focused on developing novel drug candidates for immuno-inflammatory diseases, today announced its financial results for the second quarter of 2024 and provided a corporate update. "With study activities underway for our ATI-2138 Phase 2a trial in moderate to severe atopic dermatitis and the... Read More

Non-Dilutive Transaction Strengthens Balance Sheet to Support Strategic Priorities $26.5 Million Upfront Plus Up to $5.0 Million Milestone WAYNE, Pa., July 16, 2024 (GLOBE NEWSWIRE) -- Aclaris Therapeutics, Inc. (NASDAQ: ACRS), a clinical-stage biopharmaceutical company focused on developing novel drug candidates for immuno-inflammatory diseases, today announced the sale of a portion of Aclaris’ future royalty payments and... Read More

WAYNE, Pa., June 06, 2024 (GLOBE NEWSWIRE) -- Aclaris Therapeutics, Inc. (NASDAQ: ACRS), a clinical-stage biopharmaceutical company focused on developing novel drug candidates for immuno-inflammatory diseases, today announced that Dr. Neal Walker, Interim President & CEO of Aclaris, will participate in a fireside chat during the Goldman Sachs 45th Annual Global Healthcare Conference on Tuesday, June 11, 2024 at 11:20 AM ET... Read More

Progressing ATI-2138 into Atopic Dermatitis Management to Host Conference Call at 5:00 PM ET Today WAYNE, Pa., May 07, 2024 (GLOBE NEWSWIRE) -- Aclaris Therapeutics, Inc. (NASDAQ: ACRS), a clinical-stage biopharmaceutical company focused on developing novel drug candidates for immuno-inflammatory diseases, today announced its financial results for the first quarter of 2024 and provided a corporate update. “We are pleased to... Read More

WAYNE, Pa., April 30, 2024 (GLOBE NEWSWIRE) -- Aclaris Therapeutics, Inc. (NASDAQ: ACRS), a clinical-stage biopharmaceutical company focused on developing novel drug candidates for immuno-inflammatory diseases, today announced it will report financial results for the first quarter 2024 on Tuesday, May 7, 2024, after the closing of the U.S. financial markets. Management will conduct a conference call at 5:00 p.m. ET on the... Read More

CAMBRIDGE, Mass. , April 23, 2024 /PRNewswire/ -- Flare Therapeutics Inc., a clinical-stage biotechnology company targeting transcription factors to discover precision medicines for cancer and other diseases, today announced the appointment of Douglas Manion , M.D., FRCP (C), as Chief Executive Officer, effective immediately. Dr. Manion brings over two decades of experience in pharmaceutical research and development, having... Read More

WAYNE, Pa., Feb. 27, 2024 (GLOBE NEWSWIRE) -- Aclaris Therapeutics, Inc. (NASDAQ: ACRS), a clinical-stage biopharmaceutical company focused on developing novel drug candidates for immuno-inflammatory diseases, today announced its financial results for the fourth quarter and full year of 2023 and provided a corporate update. “As we enter 2024, we are financially strong, focused and motivated,” stated Dr. Neal Walker,... Read More

Douglas Manion, M.D. to step down as Chief Executive Officer, President and Member of Board of Directors Dr. Neal Walker, Current Chairman and Co-founder, Appointed as Interim Chief Executive Officer WAYNE, Pa., Jan. 16, 2024 (GLOBE NEWSWIRE) -- Aclaris Therapeutics, Inc. (NASDAQ: ACRS), a clinical-stage biopharmaceutical company focused on developing novel drug candidates for immuno-inflammatory diseases, today announced... Read More

ATI-1777 2% BID Achieved a Statistically Significant Result in the Primary Efficacy Endpoint at Week 4 Minimal Systemic Exposure Supports “Soft” Topical JAK Inhibitor Approach ATI-1777 Was Well Tolerated WAYNE, Pa., Jan. 10, 2024 (GLOBE NEWSWIRE) -- Aclaris Therapeutics, Inc. (NASDAQ: ACRS), a clinical-stage biopharmaceutical company focused on developing novel drug candidates for immuno-inflammatory diseases, today... Read More

ATI-1777 Phase 2a Trial Results Published in JID Innovations ATI-1777 Phase 2b Trial Topline Data Anticipated in January 2024 Aclaris Announces Reduction in Workforce WAYNE, Pa., Dec. 19, 2023 (GLOBE NEWSWIRE) -- Aclaris Therapeutics, Inc. (NASDAQ: ACRS), a clinical-stage biopharmaceutical company focused on developing novel drugs for immuno-inflammatory diseases, today announced several corporate updates. First, Aclaris... Read More

WAYNE, Pa., Dec. 05, 2023 (GLOBE NEWSWIRE) -- Aclaris Therapeutics, Inc. (NASDAQ: ACRS), a clinical-stage biopharmaceutical company focused on developing novel drugs for immuno-inflammatory diseases, today announced an exclusive patent license agreement with Sun Pharmaceutical Industries, Inc. (Sun Pharma). Under the license agreement, Aclaris granted Sun Pharma exclusive rights under certain patents for the use of... Read More

WAYNE, Pa., Nov. 13, 2023 (GLOBE NEWSWIRE) -- Aclaris Therapeutics, Inc. (NASDAQ: ACRS), a clinical-stage biopharmaceutical company focused on developing novel drugs for immuno-inflammatory diseases, today announced top-line results from a Phase 2b study of zunsemetinib (ATI-450), an investigational oral MK2 inhibitor, in subjects with moderate to severe rheumatoid arthritis (RA; ATI-450-RA-202). ATI-450-RA-202 is a Phase... Read More

Topline Data from Zunsemetinib Phase 2b Trial in Rheumatoid Arthritis Expected this Month Completion of Enrollment in ATI-1777 Phase 2b Trial in Atopic Dermatitis As Previously Announced; Topline Data Anticipated Around Year-End 2023 WAYNE, Pa., Nov. 06, 2023 (GLOBE NEWSWIRE) -- Aclaris Therapeutics, Inc. (NASDAQ: ACRS), a clinical-stage biopharmaceutical company focused on developing novel drug candidates for... Read More

Top-line Data Anticipated Around Year End WAYNE, Pa., Oct. 03, 2023 (GLOBE NEWSWIRE) -- Aclaris Therapeutics, Inc. (NASDAQ: ACRS), a clinical-stage biopharmaceutical company focused on developing novel drug candidates for immuno-inflammatory diseases, today announced the completion of enrollment into ATI-1777-AD-202, its Phase 2b trial of its investigational topical “soft” Janus kinase (JAK) 1/3 inhibitor, ATI-1777, in... Read More

WAYNE, Pa., Sept. 20, 2023 (GLOBE NEWSWIRE) -- Aclaris Therapeutics, Inc. (NASDAQ: ACRS), a clinical-stage biopharmaceutical company focused on developing novel drug candidates for immuno-inflammatory diseases, today announced that members of the Aclaris management team will participate in a fireside chat during the 2023 Cantor Global Healthcare Conference on Tuesday, September 26, 2023 at 10:30 AM ET, in New York, NY. A... Read More

Preliminary Data Support Progression to Phase 2a Proof of Concept Trials in T cell-mediated Autoimmune Diseases WAYNE, Pa., Sept. 18, 2023 (GLOBE NEWSWIRE) -- Aclaris Therapeutics, Inc. (NASDAQ: ACRS), a clinical-stage biopharmaceutical company focused on developing novel drug candidates for immuno-inflammatory diseases, today announced positive results from ATI-2138-PKPD-102, a Phase 1 Multiple Ascending Dose (MAD) trial of... Read More

Completion of Enrollment in Zunsemetinib Phase 2b Trial in Rheumatoid Arthritis As Previously Announced; Data Expected in Q4 2023 WAYNE, Pa., Aug. 07, 2023 (GLOBE NEWSWIRE) -- Aclaris Therapeutics, Inc. (NASDAQ: ACRS), a clinical-stage biopharmaceutical company focused on developing novel drug candidates for immuno-inflammatory diseases, today announced its financial results for the second quarter of 2023 and provided a... Read More

Topline Data Anticipated in Q4 2023 WAYNE, Pa., June 13, 2023 (GLOBE NEWSWIRE) -- Aclaris Therapeutics, Inc. (NASDAQ: ACRS), a clinical-stage biopharmaceutical company focused on developing novel drug candidates for immuno-inflammatory diseases, today announced the completion of enrollment into ATI-450-RA-202, its Phase 2b trial of oral zunsemetinib in patients with moderate to severe rheumatoid arthritis (RA). Aclaris... Read More

WAYNE, Pa., June 02, 2023 (GLOBE NEWSWIRE) -- Aclaris Therapeutics, Inc. (NASDAQ: ACRS), a clinical-stage biopharmaceutical company focused on developing novel drug candidates for immuno-inflammatory diseases, today announced that members of the Aclaris management team will participate in two healthcare investor conferences in June. Management will participate in a fireside chat during the 2023 Jefferies Global Healthcare... Read More

Management to Host Conference Call at 8:00 AM ET Today WAYNE, Pa., May 08, 2023 (GLOBE NEWSWIRE) -- Aclaris Therapeutics, Inc. (NASDAQ: ACRS), a clinical-stage biopharmaceutical company focused on developing novel drug candidates for immuno-inflammatory diseases, today announced its financial results for the first quarter of 2023 and provided a corporate update. “The first quarter of 2023 represented another period of... Read More

WAYNE, Pa., May 02, 2023 (GLOBE NEWSWIRE) -- Aclaris Therapeutics, Inc. (NASDAQ: ACRS), a clinical-stage biopharmaceutical company focused on developing novel drug candidates for immuno-inflammatory diseases, today announced it will report financial results for the first quarter 2023 on Monday, May 8, 2023, before the opening of the U.S. financial markets. Management will conduct a conference call at 8:00 AM ET on the same... Read More

WAYNE, Pa., March 27, 2023 (GLOBE NEWSWIRE) -- Aclaris Therapeutics, Inc. (NASDAQ: ACRS), a clinical-stage biopharmaceutical company focused on developing novel drug candidates for immuno-inflammatory diseases, today announced that members of the Aclaris management team will participate in a fireside chat during the H.C. Wainwright Autoimmune & Inflammatory Disease Virtual Conference on Thursday, March 30, 2023 at 1:00 PM... Read More

Study Did Not Meet Primary or Secondary Efficacy Endpoints in Hidradenitis Suppurativa Overall Safety Profile and PK/PD Generally Consistent with Observations in Prior Studies of Zunsemetinib WAYNE, Pa., March 06, 2023 (GLOBE NEWSWIRE) -- Aclaris Therapeutics, Inc. (NASDAQ: ACRS), a clinical-stage biopharmaceutical company focused on developing novel drug candidates for immuno-inflammatory diseases, today announced... Read More

WAYNE, Pa., Feb. 23, 2023 (GLOBE NEWSWIRE) -- Aclaris Therapeutics, Inc. (NASDAQ: ACRS), a clinical-stage biopharmaceutical company focused on developing novel drug candidates for immuno-inflammatory diseases, today announced its financial results for the fourth quarter and full year of 2022 and provided a corporate update. “The past year for Aclaris was marked by tremendous execution across our organization notably... Read More

WAYNE, Pa., Feb. 09, 2023 (GLOBE NEWSWIRE) -- Aclaris Therapeutics, Inc. (NASDAQ: ACRS), a clinical-stage biopharmaceutical company focused on developing novel drug candidates for immuno-inflammatory diseases, today announced that members of the Aclaris management team will participate in a fireside chat during the Virtual SVB Securities Global Biopharma Conference on Tuesday, February 14, 2023 at 9:20 AM ET. A webcast of... Read More

WAYNE, Pa., Jan. 06, 2023 (GLOBE NEWSWIRE) -- Aclaris Therapeutics, Inc. (NASDAQ: ACRS), a clinical-stage biopharmaceutical company focused on developing novel drug candidates for immuno-inflammatory diseases, today is providing a corporate outlook for 2023. “2023 is setting up to be an incredibly exciting year for Aclaris with several important expected data read-outs for our two lead clinical programs, zunsemetinib... Read More

WAYNE, Pa. and SHANGHAI, China, Nov. 29, 2022 (GLOBE NEWSWIRE) -- Aclaris Therapeutics, Inc. (NASDAQ: ACRS), a clinical-stage biopharmaceutical company focused on developing novel drug candidates for immuno-inflammatory diseases, and Pediatrix Therapeutics, Inc. (Pediatrix), a pediatrics-focused therapeutic company, today announced that the companies have entered into a license agreement. Under the license agreement, Aclaris... Read More

Dr. Neal Walker to transition to Chair of the Board of Directors Current Board Chair Christopher Molineaux to become Lead Independent Director Douglas Manion, M.D. appointed to succeed Dr. Walker as Chief Executive Officer and appointed to the Board of Directors Kevin Balthaser appointed Chief Financial Officer to succeed retiring Frank Ruffo Matthew Rothman appointed General Counsel WAYNE, Pa., Nov. 22, 2022 (GLOBE... Read More

WAYNE, Pa., Nov. 10, 2022 (GLOBE NEWSWIRE) -- Aclaris Therapeutics, Inc. (NASDAQ: ACRS), a clinical-stage biopharmaceutical company focused on developing novel drug candidates for immuno-inflammatory diseases, today announced that the company will participate in two November healthcare investor conferences. On Wednesday, November 16, 2022 at 5:00 PM GMT/12:00 PM EST, Dr. Neal Walker, CEO of Aclaris, will participate in a... Read More

Completed Enrollment in Phase 2a Trial of Zunsemetinib in Hidradenitis Suppurativa; Topline Data Expected in Mid-first Half of 2023 Announced Patent License Agreement with Lilly for the Treatment of Alopecia Areata with Proceeds of $17.6 million Successfully Completed ATI-2138 Phase 1 SAD (single ascending dose) Trial in November; Selected Ulcerative Colitis as First Clinical Development Target WAYNE, Pa., Nov. 08, 2022... Read More

Aclaris Therapeutics, Inc. (NASDAQ: ACRS), a clinical-stage biopharmaceutical company focused on developing novel drug candidates for immuno-inflammatory diseases, today announced that it has appointed Robert A. Doody Jr. as Vice President, Investor Relations. “We are very excited that we continue further strengthening our team through the addition of experienced industry veterans with successful track records,” said Neal... Read More

Aclaris Therapeutics, Inc. (NASDAQ: ACRS), a clinical-stage biopharmaceutical company focused on developing novel drug candidates for immuno-inflammatory diseases, today announced that Dr. Neal Walker, CEO of Aclaris, will virtually present a company overview at the H.C. Wainwright 24th Annual Global Investment Conference, which will be available on-demand beginning on Monday, September 12, 2022 at 7:00 a.m. ET. Management... Read More

Aclaris Therapeutics, Inc. (NASDAQ: ACRS), a clinical-stage biopharmaceutical company focused on developing novel drug candidates for immuno-inflammatory diseases, today announced a non-exclusive patent license agreement with Eli Lilly and Company (Lilly). Under the license agreement, Aclaris granted Lilly non-exclusive rights under certain patents and patent applications that Aclaris exclusively licenses from The Trustees... Read More

• Appointed Douglas Manion, M.D., FRCP (C), as President and COO • Initiated Phase 2a Study Activities for Psoriatic Arthritis Aclaris Therapeutics, Inc. (NASDAQ: ACRS), a clinical-stage biopharmaceutical company focused on developing novel drug candidates for immuno-inflammatory diseases, today announced its financial results for the second quarter of 2022 and provided a corporate update. “It has been a busy first half of... Read More