Press Releases April 5, 2026

Geron to Participate in the 25th Annual Needham Virtual Healthcare Conference

Geron Corporation announces participation in the 25th Annual Needham Virtual Healthcare Conference with management's fireside chat showcasing advances in blood cancer treatment.

By Maya Rios GERN
Geron to Participate in the 25th Annual Needham Virtual Healthcare Conference
GERN

Geron Corporation will participate in the 25th Annual Needham Virtual Healthcare Conference on April 13, 2026, where management will discuss their commercial-stage biopharmaceutical progress and ongoing clinical trials for treating blood cancers. The company’s telomerase inhibitor, RYTELO® (imetelstat), is approved in the US and EU for certain lower-risk myelodysplastic syndromes, and they are conducting pivotal Phase 3 trials for myelofibrosis and other hematologic malignancies.

Key Points

  • Geron's telomerase inhibitor RYTELO® (imetelstat) is approved in the US and EU for certain adult patients with lower-risk myelodysplastic syndromes with transfusion-dependent anemia.
  • Geron is conducting a pivotal Phase 3 clinical trial of imetelstat in JAK-inhibitor relapsed/refractory myelofibrosis, expanding its potential treatment applications.
  • Management will participate in a fireside chat at the virtual Needham Healthcare Conference to discuss company developments and clinical progress impacting hematologic oncology investors and stakeholders.

FOSTER CITY, Calif., April 06, 2026 (GLOBE NEWSWIRE) -- Geron Corporation (Nasdaq: GERN), a commercial-stage biopharmaceutical company aiming to change lives by changing the course of blood cancer, today announced that members of the management team are scheduled to participate in a fireside chat at the 25th Annual Needham Virtual Healthcare Conference on Monday, April 13, 2026 at 11:00 a.m. ET.

A live and archived audio webcast of the fireside chat will be available through the Investors & Media section of Geron’s website at www.geron.com.

About Geron
Geron is a commercial-stage biopharmaceutical company aiming to change lives by changing the course of blood cancer. Our first-in-class telomerase inhibitor RYTELO® (imetelstat) is approved in the United States and the European Union for the treatment of certain adult patients with lower-risk myelodysplastic syndromes with transfusion dependent anemia. We are also conducting a pivotal Phase 3 clinical trial of imetelstat in JAK-inhibitor relapsed/refractory myelofibrosis, as well as studies in other hematologic malignancies. Inhibiting telomerase activity, which is increased in malignant stem and progenitor cells in the bone marrow, aims to potentially reduce proliferation and induce death of malignant cells. To learn more, visit www.geron.com or follow us on LinkedIn.

Investors and Media
Dawn Schottlandt
Senior Vice President, Investor Relations and Corporate Affairs
[email protected]


Risks

  • Clinical trial outcomes for the Phase 3 study in myelofibrosis are uncertain and could impact future approval and commercial success.
  • Regulatory approvals and market acceptance of imetelstat in broader indications remain risks that affect revenue projections.
  • The competitive landscape in hematologic malignancies and evolving treatment standards may affect Geron's market share and growth potential.

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