Voyager and Neurocrine nominate development candidate in GBA1 gene therapy program for Parkinson’s disease

April 16, 2024

Voyager Therapeutics Inc. has announced the selection of a lead development candidate in the GBA1 gene therapy program for the treatment of Parkinson’s disease and other GBA1-mediated diseases under its collaboration with Neurocrine Biosciences Inc.

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