Editas Medicine is a biotechnology company that focuses on developing transformative therapies based on the groundbreaking gene editing technology known as CRISPR. The company is dedicated to harnessing the power of this technology to correct genetic defects, treat serious diseases, and ultimately improve patient outcomes. Editas is engaged in advancing research and development initiatives aimed at addressing various genetic disorders, including inherited diseases and conditions that currently lack effective treatments, all while driving innovation in the field of genomic medicine. Through collaboration with leading scientists and institutions, Editas aims to bring its pioneering therapies from the lab to the clinic, making a meaningful impact in the lives of patients. Read More
CAMBRIDGE, Mass., May 26, 2026 (GLOBE NEWSWIRE) -- Editas Medicine, Inc. (Nasdaq: EDIT), a pioneering gene editing company developing transformative medicines for serious diseases, today announced the pricing of an underwritten public offering of 55,555,556 shares of its common stock and accompanying common stock warrants to purchase an aggregate of 55,555,556 shares of common stock (or pre-funded warrants in lieu thereof). Each share of common stock and accompanying common stock warrant are being sold together at a combined public offering price of $2.25. The aggregate gross proceeds from the offering are expected to be approximately $125.0 million (assuming no exercise of the common stock warrants), before deducting underwriting discounts and commissions and offering expenses. If all of the common stock warrants are exercised at their exercise price, the Company would receive additional gross proceeds from the offering of approximately $194.4 million before deducting underwriting discounts and commissions and offering expenses.
CAMBRIDGE, Mass., May 26, 2026 (GLOBE NEWSWIRE) -- Editas Medicine, Inc. (Nasdaq: EDIT), a pioneering gene editing company developing transformative medicines for serious diseases, today announced that it has commenced an underwritten public offering of its common stock (or pre-funded warrants to purchase shares of common stock in lieu thereof) and accompanying warrants to purchase shares of common stock (or pre-funded warrants in lieu thereof). All of the securities in the offering are to be sold by Editas Medicine.
New data demonstrate promising preclinical safety profile and durable LDL-C lowering of ≥90% with single dose of EDIT-401 in non-human primates through ~6 months
CAMBRIDGE, Mass., April 27, 2026 (GLOBE NEWSWIRE) -- Editas Medicine, Inc. (Nasdaq: EDIT), a pioneering gene editing company focused on developing transformative medicines for serious diseases, today announced that five abstracts have been accepted for presentation, including one oral presentation and two poster presentations at the American Society of Gene and Cell Therapy (ASGCT) 2026 Annual Meeting, one oral presentation at TIDES USA 2026: Oligonucleotide and Peptide Therapeutics Conference, and one oral presentation at the 94th European Atherosclerosis Society (EAS) Congress. The Company is presenting new preclinical data, including data to support the potential of EDIT-401, its lead in vivo development candidate, to be a transformative therapy for people living with hyperlipidemia.
CAMBRIDGE, Mass., March 27, 2026 (GLOBE NEWSWIRE) -- Editas Medicine, Inc. (Nasdaq: EDIT), a pioneering gene editing company focused on developing transformative medicines for serious diseases, today announced that the U.S. Patent and Trademark Office reaffirmed the Patent Trial and Appeal Board’s (PTAB’s) previous decision favoring the Broad Institute in the U.S. patent interference involving specific patents for CRISPR/Cas9 editing in human cells between the University of California, the University of Vienna, and Emmanuelle Charpentier (collectively, CVC) and the Broad Institute, Massachusetts Institute of Technology (MIT), and Harvard University (collectively, Broad).
CAMBRIDGE, Mass., Feb. 23, 2026 (GLOBE NEWSWIRE) -- Editas Medicine, Inc. (Nasdaq: EDIT), a pioneering gene editing company focused on developing transformative medicines for serious diseases, today announced that management will participate in the following upcoming investor conferences in March:
In vivo preclinical proof-of-concept data presented at AHA and ESGCT demonstrating >90% LDL-C reduction in non-human primates supports EDIT-401’s potential as a best-in-class, one-time therapy
A groundbreaking $2 million grant from the National Institutes of Health (NIH) is set to dramatically accelerate advancements in gene-editing technology, with artificial intelligence (AI) emerging as the linchpin in the quest to develop cures for a myriad of debilitating diseases. This significant investment is poised to revolutionize how scientists approach genetic disorders, moving beyond [...]
CAMBRIDGE, Mass., Nov. 03, 2025 (GLOBE NEWSWIRE) -- Editas Medicine, Inc. (Nasdaq: EDIT), a pioneering gene editing company focused on developing transformative medicines for serious diseases, today announced a moderated digital poster presentation at the upcoming American Heart Association (AHA) Scientific Sessions 2025 to be held November 7-10 in New Orleans, Louisiana.
CAMBRIDGE, Mass., Oct. 06, 2025 (GLOBE NEWSWIRE) -- Editas Medicine, Inc. (Nasdaq: EDIT), a pioneering gene editing company focused on developing transformative medicines for serious diseases, today announced an oral presentation at the upcoming European Society of Gene and Cell Therapy (ESGCT) Congress, to be held October 7-10, 2025, in Seville, Spain.
Forecasts in biotech market indicate that by 2030, gene therapy will become more accessible, potentially generating hundreds of billions dollars in revenue.
CAMBRIDGE, Mass., Aug. 28, 2025 (GLOBE NEWSWIRE) -- Editas Medicine, Inc. (Nasdaq: EDIT), a pioneering gene editing company focused on developing transformative medicines for serious diseases, today announced that it will host a webinar on Tuesday, September 2, 2025, at 8:00 a.m. ET to announce the selection of its lead in vivo development candidate.
CAMBRIDGE, Mass., Aug. 27, 2025 (GLOBE NEWSWIRE) -- Editas Medicine, Inc. (Nasdaq: EDIT), a pioneering gene editing company focused on developing transformative medicines for serious diseases, today announced that management will participate in the following upcoming investor conferences in September:
