Our Science and Technology
Rooted in a Deep Understanding of Genetics
The genetic basis of human disease continues to inspire our science and technology as we expand to new therapeutic approaches, while our industry-leading chemistry helps us target the right medicine to the right disease – providing a rich source for future breakthroughs and transformative impact.
WHO WE ARE
Ionis unites groundbreaking science and technology with relentless passion to discover and deliver medicines that enable better futures for people living with serious diseases.
Our commitment to changing lives is a calling that pushes us to deliver the next solution for patients and those who care for them.
We have set our sights on providing new solutions across the spectrum of diseases, from common intractable neurologic conditions to cardiometabolic disorders and select areas of high patient needs.
We push beyond the impossible to unleash the potential of patients – and those who care for them – enabling them to make their own impact on the world.
We believe operating responsibly and sustainably creates long-term value and a positive impact for our company, stakeholders, patients, communities and the broader world.
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Seizing the Moment to Unlock the Potential of RNA- and DNA-Targeted Medicines
If you’re driven to deliver on the promise of groundbreaking medicines that empower patients and caregivers to make their own impact on the world, come join us.

Webcast scheduled for Wednesday, February 25 at 11:30 a.m. Eastern Time CARLSBAD, Calif. --(BUSINESS WIRE)--Feb. 11, 2026-- Ionis Pharmaceuticals, Inc. (Nasdaq: IONS) announced today that it will host a live webcast on Wednesday, February 25 at 11:30 a.m.
CARLSBAD, Calif. --(BUSINESS WIRE)--Jan. 21, 2026-- Ionis Pharmaceuticals, Inc. (Nasdaq: IONS) and Otsuka Pharmaceutical Co., Ltd. (Otsuka) today announced that the European Commission (EC) has approved DAWNZERA™ (donidalorsen) in the European Union (EU) for the routine prevention of recurrent
– TRYNGOLZA® (olezarsen) outperforms expectations, achieved 2025 preliminary U.S. net product sales of $105M * as first FDA-approved treatment for FCS ; sNDA for sHTG submitted for review – – Increasing annual TRYNGOLZA peak net sales guidance to > $2B for sHTG – – Positive topline results
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