Passage Bio
Biotechnology ResearchPennsylvania, United States51-200 Employees
Passage Bio is a clinical-stage biotechnology company focused on developing genetic medicines to address neurodegenerative diseases. Based in Philadelphia, Pennsylvania, it pursues one-time therapies intended to target the underlying pathology of these conditions, not just their symptoms, with PBFT02 as its lead candidate. PBFT02 is being developed to treat neurodegenerative conditions such as frontotemporal dementia by elevating progranulin to restore lysosomal function and slow disease progression. The company serves patients and families affected by these diseases and collaborates with healthcare professionals and researchers in the field. In 2025, leadership participated in industry events, including the Guggenheim Securities Healthcare Innovation Conference and the Chardan Genetic Medicines Conference, reflecting ongoing engagement with the scientific and investment communities.