Fulcrum Therapeutics
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UnclaimedFulcrum Therapeutics is a company developing small molecules that modulate gene expression to treat the root cause of genetically defined diseases.
Last updated September 15, 2026
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Overview
Fulcrum Therapeutics is a company in Cambridge, United States. It launched with a vision to develop small molecules to improve the lives of patients with genetically defined rare diseases in areas of high unmet medical need. The company uses proprietary technology to identify drug targets that can modulate gene expression to treat the known root cause of gene mis-expression. Its lead program, pociredir, is being investigated in clinical trials to treat sickle cell disease (SCD). Alex C. Sapir serves as President and Chief Executive Officer and Board Member.
History
Fulcrum Therapeutics launched with a vision to develop small molecules to improve the lives of patients with genetically defined rare diseases in areas of high unmet medical need. The company uses proprietary technology to identify drug targets that can modulate gene expression to treat the known root cause of gene mis-expression. Its lead program, pociredir, is being investigated in clinical trials to treat sickle cell disease (SCD).
Products and positioning
Focused on improving the lives of patients with genetically defined diseases in areas of high unmet medical need.
pociredir
Lead program being investigated in clinical trials to treat sickle cell disease (SCD).
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