Friedreich Ataxia and close related scientific news. Topics related to rare diseases.
Thursday, February 26, 2026
Larimar Therapeutics Announces FDA Breakthrough Therapy Designation for Nomlabofusp in FA and Reiterates Planned BLA Submission in June 2026
BALA CYNWYD, Pa., Feb. 24, 2026 (GLOBE NEWSWIRE) -- Larimar Therapeutics, Inc. (Larimar) (Nasdaq: LRMR), a clinical-stage biotechnology company focused on developing treatments for complex rare diseases, today announced the U.S. Food and Drug Administration (FDA) has granted Breakthrough Therapy Designation (BTD) to nomlabofusp, a frataxin (FXN) protein replacement therapy with disease modifying potential, for the treatment of adults and children with Friedreich’s ataxia (FA).