Castle Creek Biosciences, Inc.

And a very happy New Year!

October 25-31 is Epidermolysis Bullosa (EB) Awareness Week. #EB is a debilitating group of rare disorders caused by a mutation in one of 18 genes.?Individuals with EB face the lifelong challenge of extremely fragile skin that blisters and tears from minor friction. Approximately 200 children are born with #EpidermolysisBullosa every year in the United States. ? At Castle Creek, we are advancing research to find a potential therapeutic to help provide relief to people living with dystrophic EB (DEB), a severe form of EB,?and their families.?Learn more about this painful disorder at debra.org/ebweek. ? #EBAwarenessWeek, #EBWeek, #WeFightEB, #EpidermolysisBullosa

The earliest description of what is now known as epidermolysis bullosa (EB) was by Austrian dermatologist Ferdinand Ritter von Hebra in 1870. It’s been 154 years and still there are very limited treatment options and no cures for EB. One out of every 20,000 U.S. births, or approximately 200 children yearly, are born with EB. This painful disorder requires a lifetime of daily wound care along with a variety of medical specialists. Those with severe forms of EB usually do not survive past 35 years of age. At Castle Creek, we hope our work can one day deliver relief to the people living with EB and their families.?

What an incredible four days our team had at the debra of America Care Conference in Atlanta! We appreciate everyone who connected with us to share their stories about how epidermolysis bullosa (EB) has impacted their lives. Special shout out to our CEO Matthew Gantz for his presentation on our upcoming phase 3 clinical trial. #dcc2024 #debracareconference #epidermolysisbullosa

Our CEO, Matthew Gantz, is heading to Atlanta for the debra of America Care Conference, an annual event where people living with epidermolysis bullosa and their families gather for knowledge sharing in a nurturing and supportive environment. On July 30, Matt will be sharing an update on Castle Creek’s preparations for a phase 3 clinical trial for a potential treatment for dystrophic epidermolysis bullosa (DEB).? Hope to see you there! https://lnkd.in/ghMU3QnQ

We’re proud to be a Platinum Sponsor of the upcoming debra of America Care Conference! Our work is fueled by people living with epidermolysis bullosa, who experience a lifetime of challenges that no one should ever have to go through.

Enjoy the day!

Recently, Castle Creek hosted Michelle and Marley, two people living with Epidermolysis Bullosa (EB). Michelle shared her story of growing up with EB and how she navigates her day as an adult living with EB.? Nine-year-old Marley and his mother, Shauna, have just begun their journey into advocacy activities. The room was filled with the warmth of Marley’s smile and his big personality connected with the crowd while Shauna talked to the CCB team. These first-hand stories of Michelle and Marley really hit home. Their stories, among the thousands of others, are what fuel our work at Castle Creek. We know that a person with EB has to overcome numerous challenges every single day. Simple tasks like bathing and eating can take hours, and that’s just the beginning. While there is no cure for EB, we are hopeful that our work can one day help provide relief for those living with this painful condition. Learn more about Michelle’s life with EB here: https://lnkd.in/gjFFdYHY