Edward M. Kaye, MD

October 13, 2026

Stoke Therapeutics presents STK-002 data at AAO 2026 meeting. Stoke Therapeutics presented new data on its investigational drug STK-002 at the American Academy of Ophthalmology 2026 annual meeting. The data suggest the therapy may have disease-modifying potential for autosomal dominant optic atrophy. In a separate update, the company noted FDA alignment on endpoint criteria for its Zorevunersen program, which could affect future trial design.

October 5, 2026

Cytokinetics Launches ASPEN-HCM Real-World Study. Cytokinetics has initiated the ASPEN-HCM study to evaluate MYQORZO in real-world patients with symptomatic obstructive hypertrophic cardiomyopathy. The company also announced four upcoming presentations at the HFSA Annual Scientific Meeting 2026. These clinical updates provide new data points for investors, while the stock currently trades near its 52-week low.