Azitra, Inc. to Present at Biotech Showcase Alongside the J.P. Morgan Annual Healthcare Conference
Rhea-AI Summary
Azitra (NYSE American: AZTR) will present at Biotech Showcase in San Francisco on January 13, 2026 at 2:30 PM PT. Management will hold one-on-one meetings with registered investors and potential partners to review the company's clinical development strategy, recent corporate achievements, and anticipated milestones.
The presentation will be delivered by Travis Whitfill, Chief Operating Officer, at the Hilton San Francisco Union Square (Yosemite C, Ballroom Level). Registration is available through the event website for accredited attendees.
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News Market Reaction
On the day this news was published, AZTR gained 6.85%, reflecting a notable positive market reaction. Argus tracked a peak move of +3.6% during that session. Our momentum scanner triggered 2 alerts that day, indicating moderate trading interest and price volatility. This price movement added approximately $220K to the company's valuation, bringing the market cap to $3M at that time.
Data tracked by StockTitan Argus on the day of publication.
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Peers on Argus
Peers show mixed moves: JAGX up 9.71%, while APVO, XBIO, QNRX, and XRTX are down between about 0.5% and 5.58%, suggesting stock-specific factors rather than a clear sector trend.
Historical Context
| Date | Event | Sentiment | Move | Catalyst |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Dec 17 | Listing compliance plan | Negative | -1.3% | Exchange accepted equity compliance plan but highlighted delisting risk and monitoring. |
| Nov 24 | Private placement | Neutral | +2.9% | Completed $1.5M private placement with warrants at $0.32 offering price. |
| Nov 12 | Earnings and updates | Neutral | +2.0% | Reported Q3 2025 results, pipeline progress and low cash balance details. |
| Nov 07 | Rumor clarification | Positive | -10.2% | Denied false report about a $44M registered direct offering announcement. |
| Oct 20 | Preclinical data | Positive | +0.4% | Reported positive preclinical data for ATR-01 ichthyosis vulgaris program. |
Recent news often saw price moves aligning with the tone of updates, except for a sharp decline following denial of a rumored offering.
Over the last few months, Azitra issued several important updates, including NYSE American’s acceptance of its compliance plan on Dec 17, 2025 and multiple financings tied to Alumni Capital, such as a $1.5M private placement priced at $0.32. Q3 2025 results highlighted ongoing R&D progress but also continuing losses and limited cash. Positive preclinical data for ATR-01 on Oct 20, 2025 had only a modest price effect. Today’s conference presentation fits into a pattern of ongoing communications amid financial and listing challenges.
Market Pulse Summary
The stock moved +6.8% in the session following this news. A strong positive reaction aligns with the company’s need to raise visibility as it navigated prior equity deficiencies and recent financings. Investors may have viewed the Biotech Showcase appearance as a chance to attract partners and capital. However, past disclosures of limited cash and potential operational cuts suggest that enthusiasm could fade if follow-on funding progress disappoints. Historically, reactions to news have mostly tracked the tone of updates.
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During the event, members of Azitra's management team will conduct one-on-one meetings with registered investors and potential partners, showcasing the company's clinical development strategy, recent corporate achievements, and anticipated milestones.
Details are as follows:
Event: | Biotech Showcase 2026 |
Date & Time | Tuesday, January 13, 2026, 2:30 PM, PT |
Location: | Hilton San Francisco Union Square, Yosemite C (Ballroom Level) |
Presenter | Travis Whitfill, Chief Operating Officer |
Registration: | https://informaconnect.com/biotech-showcase/registration-options/ |
About Azitra, Inc.
Azitra, Inc. is a clinical stage biopharmaceutical company focused on developing innovative therapies for precision dermatology. Azitra's lead program, ATR-12, uses an engineered strain of S. epidermidis designed to treat Netherton syndrome, a rare, chronic skin disease with no approved treatment options. Netherton syndrome may be fatal in infancy with those living beyond a year having profound lifelong challenges. The ATR-12 program includes a Phase 1b clinical trial in adults with Netherton syndrome. ATR-04, Azitra's additional clinical program, utilizes another engineered strain of S. epidermidis for the treatment of EGFR inhibitor ("EGFRi") associated skin toxicity; a Phase 1/2 clinical trial has been initiated for this program. Azitra has received Fast Track designation from the United States Food and Drug Administration for this program to treat EGFRi associated rash, which impacts approximately 150,000 people in
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Contact
Norman Staskey
Chief Financial Officer
staskey@azitrainc.com
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Tiberend Strategic Advisors, Inc.
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205-566-3026
jnugent@tiberend.com
Media Relations
Tiberend Strategic Advisors, Inc.
Casey McDonald
646-577-8520
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