Sparrow Pharmaceuticals’ David Katz, PhD, to Receive Outstanding Innovation Award at the 2024 Annual Endocrine Society Conference
Dr. Katz will describe new clinical trial results of the proprietary HSD-1 inhibitor SPI-62 in a session on the Development of Novel Endocrine Therapies
Portland, Oregon, May 30, 2024 — Sparrow Pharmaceuticals announced today that it will be attending the Endocrine Society (ENDO) 2024 Annual Conference. The meeting will be held in-person from June 1-4 in Boston, MA. Notably, Sparrow’s Founder and Chief Scientific Officer, Dr. David A. Katz will be the 2024 Laureate Recipient of the Outstanding Innovation Award.
This award is bestowed upon an individual who has demonstrated innovation to further endocrine research or practice in the field of endocrinology. David is recognized for his extensive research on HSD-1 inhibitors as novel therapies to treat patients with Cushing syndrome, autonomous cortisol secretion, and other forms of hypercortisolism, as well as those who rely on glucocorticoid medicines as long-term therapy of rheumatic diseases and other conditions. The award presentation will take place on Sunday, June 2nd at 8:00AM ET.
“I thank the Endocrine Society for recognition of the Sparrow team and our research partners as we develop SPI-62 for patients who suffer the adverse effects of glucocorticoid excess,” said David A. Katz, PhD., Chief Scientific Officer, Sparrow Pharmaceuticals. “We work with alacrity to deliver a novel therapy that meets those patients’ unmet needs.”
“David Katz is a visionary entrepreneur and scientist who recognized the promising therapeutic potential of HSD-1 inhibitors in treating cortisol excess, a debilitating condition for patients,” said Susan J. Mandel, MD, MPH, Chair of the Laureate Awards Committee, ENDO. “He then founded a company to bring his vision to fruition and improve patient's lives.”
Dr. Katz will also present a lecture on HSD-1 inhibition and its role in reducing harms associated with glucocorticoid excess. He will present interim data from ongoing clinical trials in patients with polymyalgia rheumatica and in patients with ACTH-dependent Cushing’s syndrome.
Presentation title: HSD11B1 inhibition reducing toxicities of glucocorticoids
Presenter: David A. Katz, PhD, Chief Scientific Officer, Sparrow Pharmaceuticals
Date/Time: Monday June 3rd, 5:00-5:30 PM ET; Location: BCEC: 156ABC
Session: SY55 – Development of Novel Endocrine Therapies by Inhibiting Steroid Biosynthesis