COPENHAGEN, Denmark, May 30, 2024 (GLOBE NEWSWIRE) -- Ascendis Pharma A/S (Nasdaq: ASND) today announced that it will host informational booths, events, and presentations showcasing use of its innovative TransCon technology in the areas of growth hormone deficiency (GHD), hypoparathyroidism, achondroplasia, and Turner syndrome during ENDO 2024, the annual meeting of the Endocrine Society being held June 1-4, 2024, in Boston.

“In addition to physician and caregiver presentations in pediatric GHD, we look forward to our first in-person opportunity to share data from foresiGHt, our pivotal trial of TransCon hGH in adults with GHD,” said Aimee Shu, M.D., Ascendis Pharma’s Senior Vice President of Clinical Development, Endocrine Medical Sciences. “And with World Hypoparathyroidism Day coinciding with the first day of ENDO, we are pleased to host an informational booth focused on deepening physician awareness of the significant health and quality-of-life impacts of hypoparathyroidism.”

Ascendis presentations during ENDO 2024 include:

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Ascendis Pharma is applying its innovative TransCon technology platform to build a leading, fully integrated biopharma company focused on making a meaningful difference in patients’ lives. Guided by its core values of Patients, Science, and Passion, Ascendis uses its TransCon technologies to create new and potentially best-in-class therapies. Ascendis is headquartered in Copenhagen, Denmark and has additional facilities in Europe and the United States. Please visit ascendispharma.com to learn more.

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