Immunic, Inc. to Participate in Scientific, Investor and Industry Conferences in April
NEW YORK, April 13, 2021 - Immunic, Inc. (Nasdaq: IMUX), a clinical-stage biopharmaceutical company developing a pipeline of selective oral immunology therapies aimed at treating chronic inflammatory and autoimmune diseases, today announced participation in the following scientific, investor and industry conferences in April:
- April 17-22: 2021 Virtual American Academy of Neurology (AAN) Annual Meeting. Robert J. Fox, M.D., Staff Neurologist, Mellen Center for Multiple Sclerosis, Vice-Chair for Research, Neurologic Institute, Cleveland Clinic, Cleveland, Ohio, will present the full data set from Immunic's phase 2 EMPhASIS trial of its lead asset, IMU-838, in patients with relapsing-remitting multiple sclerosis at the 2021 Virtual AAN Annual Meeting.
- Abstract Number: 2872
- Title: Efficacy and Safety of the Selective Oral DHODH Modulator Vidofludimus Calcium (IMU-838) in Relapsing-Remitting Multiple Sclerosis: A Randomized, Placebo-Controlled Phase 2 Trial (EMPhASIS)
- Session Title: P15: MS Clinical Trials and Therapeutics
- Program Number: P15.085
The poster presentation, including an audio track, will be available in the virtual poster hall the entire length of the meeting and for thirty days after the conference. The poster will also be accessible on the "Events and Presentations" section of Immunic's website at: ir.imux.com/events-and-presentations. In addition, Dr. Fox will be available for a virtual one-on-one discussion to address any questions regarding the poster on Monday, April 19, from 12:30 to 1:00 pm ET via the conference portal.
- April 28-29: Virtual B. Riley Neuroscience Conference. Daniel Vitt, Ph.D., Chief Executive Officer and President of Immunic, will participate in a fireside chat on Wednesday, April 28, at 9:30 am ET. Specific details regarding webcast and replay information will be published on the "Events and Presentations" section of Immunic's website at: ir.imux.com/events-and-presentations, once they are available.
- April 28-30: German Corona Showcase 2021 (held in English). Dr. Vitt will present an overview of Immunic's phase 2 CALVID-1 trial of IMU-838 in moderate COVID-19 on Friday, April 30, at 10:50 am CET (4:50 am ET). Specific details regarding webcast and replay information will be published on the "Events and Presentations" section of Immunic's website at: ir.imux.com/events-and-presentations, once they are available.
About Immunic, Inc.
Immunic, Inc. (Nasdaq: IMUX) is a clinical-stage biopharmaceutical company with a pipeline of selective oral immunology therapies aimed at treating chronic inflammatory and autoimmune diseases. The company is developing three small molecule products: its lead development program, IMU-838, a selective immune modulator that inhibits the intracellular metabolism of activated immune cells by blocking the enzyme DHODH and exhibits a host-based antiviral effect, is currently being developed as a treatment option for multiple sclerosis, ulcerative colitis, Crohn's disease, COVID-19, and primary sclerosing cholangitis. IMU-935, a selective inverse agonist of the transcription factor RORγt, is targeted for development in psoriasis and Guillain-Barré syndrome. IMU-856, which targets the restoration of the intestinal barrier function, is targeted for development in diseases involving bowel barrier dysfunction. For further information, please visit: www.imux.com.
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Contact Information
Immunic, Inc.
Jessica Breu
Head of Investor Relations and Communications
+49 89 2080 477 09
jessica.breu@imux.com
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Paula Schwartz
+1 917 322 2216
immunic@rxir.com
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