HCW Biologics discovers drug candidate prevents lung disease in infants

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HCW Biologics Discovers that HCW11-040 Prevents Bronchopulmonary Dysplasia (BPD) During IND-Enabling Studies

May 14, 2026 7:30 AM EDT

HCW11-040 is a pembrolizumab-based fusion immunotherapeutic that activates immune cells and eliminates high-oxygen induced senescent cells

BPD is a rare pediatric disease affecting underweight premature infants which the Company believes aligns with newly reauthorized rare pediatric disease and review voucher programs

BPD causes abnormal lung development in premature infants that leads to long-term health problems that persist into adulthood as well as neurodevelopmental delays

MIRAMAR, Fla., May 14, 2026 (GLOBE NEWSWIRE) -- HCW Biologics Inc. (the Company or HCW Biologics), (NASDAQ: HCWB), a... More