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Pioneering new medicines for the treatment of malignant and life-threatening diseases of the bone marrowJanuary 2021

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Investment Highlights

•Novel MOA (LSD1 inhibitor) and potential first-in-class for heme malignancies and solid tumors with opportunity to achieve disease modification

•Encouraging activity and tolerability with >110 patients treated to date

•Ongoing Phase 2b trials in myelofibrosis (MF) and essential thrombocythemia (ET)

•Multiple clinical readouts in 2021

•Leading investor syndicate including Amgen, Blackrock, Blackstone, Frazier, Farallon, Merck, Omega, Surveyor and T. Rowe Price

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Our PipelineMultiple indications with distinct NCEs for many myeloid conditions

Discovery IND Enabling Phase 1 Phase 2 Phase 3 Marketed

Enrolling

Enrolling

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FPI 2021

Lead Opt.

Lead Opt.

P2b ready

P1 ready

FPI 2021

FPI: First patient dosed. NCE: New chemical entity.

Myelofibrosis(bomedemstat)

Essential Thrombocythemia (bomedemstat)

Polycythemia Vera(bomedemstat)

Myelofibrosis(bomedemstat + ruxolitinib)

AML (bomedemstat + venetoclax)

Hemoglobinopathies(NCE, combination)

Solid Tumors (NCE, combination)

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Myeloproliferative Neoplasms and Bomedemstat

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Myeloproliferative Neoplasms (MPNs)A family of related bone marrow cancers

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Polycythemia Vera (PV)excess red cells

Essential Thrombocythemia (ET) high platelets

Myelofibrosis (MF)Progressive bone marrow failure

Generally caused by a new mutation in JAK2 (a kinase), MPL (a receptor) or CALR (an MPL chaperone). Results in constitutive activation of the JAK-STAT hematopoietic growth signals.

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Strong Rationale for LSD1 Inhibition in MPNs• LSD1 is an enzyme that removes certain regulatory methyl groups on histones, permitting cell differentiation• LSD1 inhibition impairs malignant hematopoietic stem cells as well as the function of activated

megakaryocytes • Megakaryocytes produce the cytokines and growth factors that drive the symptomology of all MPNs

including myelofibrosis

LSD1 inhibition reduces production of megakaryocytes, growth factors and cytokines = symptom improvementPotential to extinguish self-renewal of malignant stem cells = potential to improve overall survival

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“Activated” Megakaryocytes

Malignant Cell Population

Malignant HematopoieticStem Cell

Inhibition

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Reticulin, Collagen

Inflammatory Cytokines (e.g., IL-8)

Growth Factors (e.g., TGFβ1, VEGF, PDGF)

Bone Marrow Fibrosis

Constitutional Symptoms

Splenomegaly

Extramedullary Hematopoiesis

• Fatigue• Anemia• Pain, itching, fever• Night sweats

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BomedemstatA promising product candidate for the treatment of MPNs

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• Novel mechanism of action: LSD1 inhibition• Discovered by Imago; patent life beyond 2034• Superior ADME and intentionally designed not

cross the blood-brain barrier• Disease modifying in pre-clinical models• Demonstrated activity and well-tolerated in >110

patients treated to date; once-daily capsule• Platelet count is a biomarker of activity on

megakaryocytes; provides for individualized titration

• FDA Orphan & Fast Track designation for MF and ET

• EMA Orphan & PRIME designation for MF

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• Spleen and liver volumes

• Leukocytosis and thrombocytosis

• Inflammatory cytokines (e.g., IL-8)

• Growth factors (e.g., VEGF)

• Bone marrow fibrosis

• Mutant cell burden

Impact of LSD1 Inhibition in Pre-Clinical Models of MPNs

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Efficacy of LSD1 inhibition in MplW515L mouse model of MF

In 3 models of MPNs, LSD1 inhibition reduces key hallmarks of disease:

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LSD1 Inhibition Lowers Mutant Allele Frequency and Increases Survival

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Clinical

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Working with the World Leaders in MPNsClinical Investigators, Basic Scientists and Physician Scientists

Scott Armstrong, Dana Farber Cancer Center• Epigenetics of myeloid disease; collaboratorClaire Harrison, Guy’s and St Thomas’, London• MF and ET InvestigatorRoss Levine, Memorial Sloan Kettering • MPN genetics; collaboratorRuben Mesa, University of Texas, San Antonio• MF and ET investigatorTim Somervaille, University of Manchester • LSD1 and myeloid disease; collaboratorJerry Spivak, Johns Hopkins Hospital• MPN biologyMoshe Talpaz, University of Michigan • MF and ET investigator

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Myelofibrosis (MF)MF Overview

• Characterized by progressive bone marrow failure and inflammation due to activating mutations in JAK-STAT pathway

• US prevalence: ~20,000

• Median survival ~5 years

• Significant risk of transformation to AML

• Large QOL impact on patients from splenomegaly and debilitating constitutive symptoms (e.g., fatigue, pain, fever, night sweats)

Ruxolitinib• Pan-JAK inhibitor with clinically

meaningful reduction in spleen volume and benefit to QOL

• FDA approval 2011; EMA approval 2012• Dose limiting side effects and toxicities

include anemia, thrombocytopenia and leukopenia, B-cell tumors

• We estimate ~1/3 of MF patients in US are on JAK inhibitor therapy

Unmet need and loss of benefit may be addressed by new mechanism of action12

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Bomedemstat in MF: Phase 2a trial in advanced disease

Key Eligibility Criteria• Are resistant to approved therapies • Platelets ≥100 x109/L

Endpoints• Safety and tolerability• Symptom reduction (MPN10 SAF TSS) • Spleen volume reduction (MRI or CT)

Demographics • 65% had failed multiple agents• 75% had 2+ mutations; 43% high-risk

mutations for developing AML

International trial (N=75)

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Bomedemstat in MF: Activity in advanced disease

All Patients at Week 12*Total Symptoms (n=33)

• 76% (25) had a decrease in symptom score• 27% (9) had a reduction of ≥50%

Phase 2b Patients at Week 12Spleen Volume (n=17)

• 82% (14) had a decrease in spleen volume• 12% (2) had a reduction of ≥35%• 29% (5) had a reduction of ≥20%• Median change to Wk 12 = -14%

• No cases of transformation to AML

75% had 2+ mutations, 65% failed multiple regimens, 37% transfusion-dependent

*If Wk12 data were unavailable, data within 2 weeks was usedSource: Imago oral presentation, ASH 2020.

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Bomedemstat in MF: Exploratory endpoints

• Heterogenicity among patients evidenced by cytokine expression

• Inflammatory cytokines (S100A9, IL-8, etc.) reduced significantly

• Correlates with reduction in TSS

• May contribute to other clinical benefits including reduction in mutator phenotype and mutant allele frequency

Preliminary and unmonitored data

RANTES IL - 8

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Bomedemstat in MF: Reductions in mutant allele frequency

MAF reduction data suggests bomedemstat could be the first disease modifying MF therapy

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7/22 (32%) show a decrease in some or all somatic mutations

12/22 (55%) have stableMAFs

3/22 (14%) patient have an increased MAFs

Patient ID MPN somatics Others somatics Column1 Column2 Column3 VAF @ follow up003-101 JAK2_V617F U2AF1_Q157R Stable006-101 JAK2_V617F ZBTB33_Y56S Partial Improvement006-102 JAK2_V617F Stable007-104 CALR_52b_del ASXL1_-642X Stable008-101 MPL_W515K ASXL1_Q780* Partial Improvement008-102 JAK2_V617F TET2_NRN1890- Stable008-103 CALR_K385NCX ASXL1_R693* Partial Improvement008-105 JAK2_V617F ASXL1_-884X PRPF8_R1832C Stable010-102 CALR_52b_del CBL_C396S ASXL1_-642X EZH2_-262X Partial Increase010-103 JAK2_V617F CBL_R420Q EZH2_F145L CNTN5_P220L ASXL1_QLL695HX Stable010-104 JAK2_V617F SF3B1_K700E DNMT3A_V687G TET2_S1284F Improvement 010-105 JAK2_V617F DNMT3A_V687G Stable011-101 MPL_W515K Increase011-102 JAK2_V617F ASXL1_Q768* PRPF8_D1598V FREM2_S204R Stable011-104 JAK2_V617F MAP1B_D1587N ASXL1_-642X Stable011-105 JAK2_V617F ASXL1_HHCHREAA630X Improvement012-101 JAK2_V617F Stable020-102 CALR_52b_del Increase 021-101 CALR_KKRK374X Stable022-101 JAK2_V617F Improvement030-101 JAK2_V617F EZH2_F120X GPR183_T81I Stable032-101 JAK2_V617F ASXL1_-642X Improvement

• No new mutations identified in patients followed up to 550+ days

• No progression to AML

Mutations at high risk for developing AML (red)

Source: Imago oral presentation, ASH 2020

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Bomedemstat in MF: Well-tolerated

• No dose limiting toxicities up to 6 mg/kg

• No safety signals in >4 years

• No genotoxicity

• No deaths related to study drug

• Out of 917 AEs reported, 307 attributed to bomedemstat

• The most common non-hematologic AE related to bomedemstat was dysgeusia (35%) - essentially all Grade 1

• Overall excellent safety and tolerability profile

• 6 SAEs attributed by Investigators as possibly related to bomedemstat (1 Grade 2, 5 Grade 3)

o Painful splenomegaly

o Vertigo

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o Heart failure

o Rectal bleeding

o Upper GI bleeding

Uniquely positioned among all treatments for MPN

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Essential Thrombocythemia (ET)ET Overview• Characterized by elevated platelets (often

106/µL or greater)• US prevalence: ~125,000• Significant morbidity and mortality due to

thrombotic events and progression to AML• Risk stratification based on age, history of

thrombotic events, JAK mutation statuso Very low risk – 35,750 patientso Low risk – 28,600 patients o Intermediate risk – 21,450 patients o High risk – 57,200 patients

Current treatments• Cytoreductive therapy, most often with

hydroxyurea (HU), is indicated for all high-risk patients

• 20-25% of treated patients become intolerant or resistant to HU

• Anagrelide, pegylated interferon alpha and busulfan may be used despite their toxicities

Significant unmet need for ET patients who are intolerant of / resistant to hydroxyurea18

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Bomedemstat in ET: Phase 2 trial design

• FDA cleared in 2019; FPFV July 2020 • Up to 60 high-risk ET patients• Single arm, open-label bomedemstat

once-daily• ~25 sites in US, UK, EU, AUS and NZ

• Primary objectiveso Safety and tolerabilityo Reduction of platelet count to ≤400K/μL in the

absence of thromboembolic events

• Secondary objectiveso Reduction in mutant allele frequency (MAF)o Reduced event rate (thrombosis and

hemorrhage)o Reduced progression to MF and AML

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Bomedemstat in ET: Active agent, lowers platelets

• All patients showed reduction in platelets

• Dosages in same range as for MF

• Individual dosing allows maximum benefit while minimizing AEs

Proof of principle achieved in Phase 2 Trial

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Corporate

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Leadership

Management Board

Hugh Y. Rienhoff, Jr., MDFounder, CEO

Laura G. EichornCOO

Jennifer PeppeSVP, Clinical Operations

Matthew Plunkett, PhDCFO

Amy E. Tapper, PhD SVP, Non-clinical and CMC Harish Soundararajan, PhD

Dennis Henner, PhD (Chair)

Patrick Heron

Robert Baltera

Dina Chaya, PhD

Hugh Y. Rienhoff, Jr., MD

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Experienced public, private and strategic investors$80 million Series C, led by Farallon, completed November 2020

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Pipeline and upcoming milestones

Data presentations anticipated at major medical meetings in 2021Regulatory updates, including EoP2 meetings, anticipated prior to pivotals

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Thank you

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