SAN
DIEGO, Nov. 2, 2023 /PRNewswire/ -- Viking
Therapeutics, Inc. ("Viking") (NASDAQ: VKTX), a clinical-stage
biopharmaceutical company focused on the development of novel
therapies for metabolic and endocrine disorders,
today announced that the company will participate at several
upcoming investor conferences.
Details of the company's participation are as follows:
- Truist Securities 2023 BioPharma Symposium
Details:
Viking management will participate in 1-on-1 meetings
Conference Dates: November 8-9,
2023
Location: Lotte New York Palace Hotel
- UBS 2023 BioPharma Conference
Details: Viking
management will participate in 1-on-1 meetings
Conference Dates: November 8-9,
2023
Location: Fontainebleau Miami Beach
- Stifel 2023 Healthcare Conference
Details:
Brian Lian, Ph.D., Viking's chief
executive officer, will deliver a corporate presentation
Conference Dates: November 14-15,
2023
Presentation Timing: 1:50 – 2:20 p.m.
Eastern on Tuesday, November 14, 2023
(webcast available)
Location: Lotte New York Palace Hotel
- Jefferies 2023 London Healthcare Conference
Details:
Dr. Lian will deliver a corporate presentation
Conference Dates: November 14-16,
2023
Presentation Timing: 7:30 – 7:55 a.m.
Eastern on Thursday, November 16,
2023
Location: The Waldorf Hilton, London
- 6th Annual Evercore ISI HealthCONx
Conference
Details: Dr. Lian will participate in a fireside
chat
Conference Dates: November 28-30,
2023
Fireside Chat Timing: 8:45 – 9:30
a.m. Eastern on Tuesday, November 28,
2023
Location: Kimpton Epic Hotel, Miami
A live webcast of the Stifel presentation may be accessed via a
link on the Viking Therapeutics website in the Investors &
Media section under Webcasts. Additionally, a replay of the
webcast will be available on the Viking website following the
conferences.
About Viking Therapeutics, Inc.
Viking Therapeutics is a clinical-stage biopharmaceutical
company focused on the development of novel first-in-class or
best-in-class therapies for the treatment of metabolic and
endocrine disorders, with three compounds currently in clinical
trials. Viking's research and development activities leverage
its expertise in metabolism to develop innovative therapeutics
designed to improve patients' lives. The company's clinical
programs include VK2809, a novel, orally available, small molecule
selective thyroid hormone receptor beta agonist for the treatment
of lipid and metabolic disorders, which is currently being
evaluated in a Phase 2b study for the treatment of
biopsy-confirmed non-alcoholic steatohepatitis (NASH) and fibrosis.
In a Phase 2a trial for the treatment of non-alcoholic fatty liver
disease (NAFLD) and elevated LDL-C, patients who received VK2809
demonstrated statistically significant reductions in LDL-C and
liver fat content compared with patients who received placebo. The
company is also developing VK2735, a novel dual agonist of the
glucagon-like peptide 1 (GLP-1) and glucose-dependent
insulinotropic polypeptide (GIP) receptors for the potential
treatment of various metabolic disorders. Data from a Phase 1 trial
evaluating VK2735 (dosed subcutaneously) for metabolic disorders
demonstrated an encouraging safety and tolerability profile as well
as positive signs of clinical benefit. The company also recently
initiated a Phase 1 study to evaluate an oral formulation of
VK2735. In the rare disease space, the company is developing
VK0214, a novel, orally available, small molecule selective thyroid
hormone receptor beta agonist for the potential treatment of
X-linked adrenoleukodystrophy (X-ALD). VK0214 is currently
being evaluated in a Phase 1b clinical trial in patients
with the adrenomyeloneuropathy (AMN) form of X-ALD. The company
holds exclusive worldwide rights to a portfolio of five therapeutic
programs, including VK2809 and VK0214, which are based on small
molecules licensed from Ligand Pharmaceuticals Incorporated.
For more information about Viking Therapeutics, please
visit www.vikingtherapeutics.com.
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