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Rocket Pharmaceuticals: President Patel to depart, 30% workforce cut, Q2 net loss $68.9M
ROCKET PHARMACEUTICALS, INC.
- Dr. Kinnari Patel to leave as President and Head of R&D effective Dec 31, 2025; steps down Aug 8.
- Workforce reduction of ~30% and cash burn cut ~25% as part of strategic restructuring.
- Q2 net loss $68.9M ($0.62/share); cash $271.5M; expects runway into Q2 2027.
- Clinical hold on RP-A501 Danon disease trial ongoing after patient death; engaging with FDA.
- Chris Stevens appointed COO in July; former Spark Therapeutics executive.