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Arbutus Biopharma Corporation develops infectious-disease therapeutics centered on chronic hepatitis B, including imdusiran (AB-729), a GalNAc-conjugated RNAi therapeutic, and AB-101, an oral PD-1 inhibitor. News for ABUS commonly covers clinical data, regulatory designations such as FDA Fast Track for imdusiran, scientific-meeting abstracts, and corporate updates tied to the company’s cHBV programs.
Recurring coverage also includes financial results, capital-allocation updates, licensing revenue from lipid nanoparticle technology, and intellectual-property developments involving Arbutus and its licensee Genevant Sciences. The company’s LNP delivery technology and related patent matters are a recurring business theme alongside its clinical-stage antiviral pipeline.
Arbutus Biopharma Corporation (Nasdaq: ABUS), focused on curing chronic hepatitis B virus (HBV) infection and developing therapies for coronaviruses, will participate in a virtual fireside chat at the H.C. Wainwright 22nd Annual Global Investment Conference on September 15, 2020, at 10:30 am ET.
Key presenters include William Collier (CEO), Dr. Michael Sofia (CSO), Dr. Gaston Picchio (CDO), and David Hastings (CFO). The live webcast will be accessible on Arbutus' website and will feature a replay after the event.
Assembly Biosciences and Arbutus Biopharma have partnered to conduct a clinical trial evaluating the combination of Assembly's ABI-H0731 and Arbutus' AB-729 for treating chronic hepatitis B virus (HBV) infection. This Phase 2 trial aims to assess safety, pharmacokinetics, and antiviral activity among 60 patients over 48 weeks. The collaboration is expected to enhance therapeutic options for HBV and address the significant unmet medical need in this area, given HBV's global prevalence affecting over 250 million people.
Arbutus Biopharma Corporation (Nasdaq: ABUS) has reported progress in its clinical trials and has provided a corporate update. The Phase 1a/1b trial for AB-729, an RNAi agent targeting chronic hepatitis B, is on track, with results from new cohorts expected in the latter half of 2020. The company also anticipates completing IND-enabling studies for AB-836, an oral HBV capsid inhibitor, by year-end. Financially, they hold $84 million in cash, with guidance extended through mid-2022. Net loss for Q2 2020 was $17.1 million, a decrease from $26.1 million in Q2 2019.
Arbutus Biopharma Corporation (Nasdaq: ABUS) has scheduled its Q2 2020 financial results and conference call for August 7, 2020. The press release will be issued at 7:30 a.m. ET, followed by the conference call/webcast at 8:45 a.m. ET. Live access to the call can be found on Arbutus' website, with an archived version available afterward. Arbutus focuses on developing a cure for chronic hepatitis B virus infections and treatments for coronaviruses, including COVID-19. For more details, visit www.arbutusbio.com.
Arbutus Biopharma Corporation (Nasdaq: ABUS) announced positive results from its Phase 1a/1b clinical trial of AB-729, aimed at treating chronic hepatitis B virus (HBV) infection. The study showed a mean 0.99 log10 IU/mL reduction in HBsAg at week 12 with normal liver enzyme levels. The company is now advancing to multi-dose cohorts, dosing 60 mg of AB-729, and plans to release further data in late 2020. Interim findings suggest AB-729 is both effective and well-tolerated, supporting the goal of a combined therapy for chronic HBV.
Arbutus Biopharma Corporation (Nasdaq: ABUS) announced that CEO William Collier will present at the UBS Virtual Global Healthcare Conference on May 19, 2020, at 11:40 AM ET. Interested parties can access the live webcast through the company's website. An archived replay will be available after the conference. Arbutus focuses on developing a cure for chronic hepatitis B virus (HBV) infection with multiple drug candidates.