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Epic Bio to Participate in the 6th International Conference on Epigenetics and Bioengineering 

SOUTH SAN FRANCISCO, Calif. — October 24, 2022 — Epic Bio, a biotechnology company developing therapies to modulate gene expression using compact, non-cutting dCas proteins, today announced its participation at the 6th International Conference on Epigenetics and Bioengineering, held in Houston, Texas, taking place October 27 – 29, 2022. 

ICEB 2022 Presentation Details: 

Poster Presentation Title: GEMS: A Platform for Transcriptional and Epigenome Engineering in Human Disease 

Session Name: Epigenetic Editing towards Clinic 

Presenter: Daniel Hart, Ph.D., Head of Technology Development 

Presentation Date/Time: October 29, 11:25 – 11:50 a.m. CT 

About Epic Bio 

Epic Bio is a leading epigenetic engineering company, leveraging the power of CRISPR without cutting DNA. The company is using its proprietary Gene Expression Modulation System (GEMS) to develop therapies. Through the company’s library of the most compact Cas DNA-binding proteins to work on human cells, the company is developing in vivo therapies with delivery via a single AAV vector. Epic Bio has an initial focus on Facioscapulohumeral Muscular Dystrophy (FSHD) and is conducting additional research to address Antitrypsin Deficiency (A1AD), Heterozygous Familial Hypocholesterolemia (HeFH), as well as other indications. The company is financially backed by Horizons Ventures and other leading investors. Visit www.epic-bio.com for more information or follow us on Twitter and LinkedIn

Investor Contact 

Jessica Vo 

Gilmartin Group, LLC 

jessi@gilmartinir.com 

Media Contact 

Lisa Raffensperger 
Ten Bridge Communications 
lisa@tenbridgecommunications.com 
(617) 903-8783 

The latest from Epic

March 14, 2023

"New data detail the discovery and engineering of hypercompact transcriptional activation domains with greater magnitude and duration of effect than any previously described. #epigenomics https://epic-bio.com/in-pivotal-demonstration-epic-bio-accomplishes-persistent-gene-activation-with-single-administration/ "

March 6, 2023

"Epic Bio Announces Presentations at Upcoming Scientific and Medical Conferences. Follow the link to learn more: https://lnkd.in/gihfjUaf #genomic #generegulation #FSHD #NonCuttingCRISPR "

February 2, 2023

"We are thrilled to have been featured on the @Nasdaq tower, highlighting Epic Bio being named one of BioSpace's top life sciences startups to watch in 2023. Thank you to all of our supporters as we continue our forward momentum! #FSHD #epigenetics #epigenomics "