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Quarterly ResultAug 11, 2026, 05:24 PM

Eupraxia Reports Positive EP-104GI Clinical Data; Strengthens Team

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Eupraxia Pharmaceuticals announced its second quarter 2026 financial results, reporting a net loss of $14.5 million, an increase from $8.7 million in the prior year, primarily due to increased R&D costs. The company maintains a strong financial position with $133.6 million in cash and short-term investments, projected to fund operations into the second half of 2028. Operationally, Eupraxia presented positive data for EP-104GI at Digestive Disease Week, demonstrating improvement in fibrosis and inflammation in Eosinophilic Esophagitis (EoE) patients, with 66% achieving clinical remission in symptoms at week 36. The executive team and Board were also strengthened with key appointments to bolster late-stage drug development and global commercialization capabilities.

Key Highlights

  • Net loss of $14.5 million for Q2 2026, compared to $8.7 million in Q2 2025.
  • Cash and short-term investments totaled $133.6 million as of June 30, 2026.
  • Existing cash reserves are sufficient to fund operations into the second half of 2028.
  • EP-104GI showed clinical remission in 66% of patients (2 of 3) in Cohort 9 at week 36.
  • Appointed Dr. Jeymi Tambiah as Chief Medical Officer.
  • Appointed Robert Bazemore, Amy Pott, and Dr. Helen Thackray to the Board of Directors.
  • Appointed Dr. Jeff Millard as EVP Technical Operations and Dr. Alex Therien as EVP R&D.