R289 Granted Orphan Drug Designation by the FDA for MDS
“Receiving Orphan Drug designation for R289 supports the development of this therapeutic candidate for the treatment of MDS and highlights the significant unmet medical need that exists for these patients,” said Raul Rodriguez, Rigel’s president and CEO. “Orphan Drug and Fast Track designations, along with encouraging initial data from our ongoing Phase 1b study in patients with lower-risk MDS, represent significant milestones in the advancement of R289 as a potential new treatment option.”
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