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EMA Panel Backs Waskyra Gene Therapy for Wiskott‑Aldrich Syndrome

The European Commission now considers EU authorisation following evidence from 27 patients showing marked reductions in infections and bleeding.

Overview

  • On 13 November 2025, the CHMP adopted a positive opinion recommending EU marketing authorisation for Waskyra.
  • The CAT found the benefits outweighed risks for patients eligible for HSCT who lack an HLA‑matched related donor, and the CHMP agreed.
  • Across 27 treated patients, overall survival reached 96% with steep declines in annualised severe infections and moderate‑to‑severe bleeding.
  • Waskyra is a one‑time autologous CD34+ stem cell gene therapy using a lentiviral vector to restore WAS protein expression, delivered in qualified HSCT centres.
  • The most common adverse events were procedure‑related, including effects from mobilisation, conditioning and infusion devices; the applicant is Fondazione Telethon ETS, with orphan status due for COMP review and national pricing decisions to follow any Commission approval.