RCA HGB-208 Pushback Seen as 'Modest Stumble', Roth Capital Says

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BMO Capital Sees 'Deminimus Impact' on bluebird bio (BLUE) Valuation Even If Launch Delayed

June 10, 2015 8:06 AM EDT

BMO Capital analyst Jim Birchenough reiterated an Outperform rating and $200 price target on bluebird bio (NASDAQ: BLUE) after the company announced late yesterday that the NIH's Recombinant DNA Advisory Committee (RAC) has recommended delaying initiation of the HGB-208 pediatric study protocol by 1-2... More

bluebird bio (BLUE) Say NIH's RAC Recommends Delay of HGB-208 Pediatric Study for 1-2 Years

June 9, 2015 6:43 PM EDT

bluebird bio, Inc. (Nasdaq: BLUE) announced today the completion of the National Institutes of Health (NIH) Recombinant DNA Advisory Committees (RAC) public review of the HGB-208 pediatric study protocol for bluebird bios LentiGlobin BB305 product candidate in beta-thalassemia major. The RAC recommendation was to delay initiation of the study in the United States for one to two years. This recommendation has no effect on the HGB-207 protocol plan.

We appreciate the recommendations from the RAC members regarding the HGB-208 pediatric study protocol, said David Davidson, M.D., chief medical officer. We... More

Roth Capital Reiterates Bullish View on bluebird bio (BLUE) Ahead of EHA Data

June 9, 2015 9:01 AM EDT

Roth Capital analyst Debjit Chattopadhyay highlighted bluebird bio (NASDAQ: BLUE) ahead of EHA data on June 13th.

Chattopadhyay commented, "Continued transfusion independence in beta-thalassemia and total anti-sickling hemoglobin in excess of 40% (well above the 30% threshold), accompanied by robust clinical benefit (elimination of hospitalizations)... More