Immunic Strengthens Its Board of Directors with the Appointment of Seasoned Biopharmaceutical Executive Jon Congleton
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Immunic (Nasdaq: IMUX) announced on March 31, 2026 the appointment of Jon Congleton to its Board of Directors, effective March 27, 2026.
Mr. Congleton brings nearly 40 years of biopharmaceutical experience, including leadership in CNS commercialization and a role in the U.S. launch of Copaxone. He currently serves as CEO of Mineralys and will support advancement of vidofludimus calcium toward pivotal trial readouts later in 2026 and the company’s transition to a commercial-stage firm.
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- Experienced director with nearly 40 years of biopharma leadership
- Proven commercial track record including role in U.S. Copaxone launch
- Current CEO of Mineralys, led company from private to public pre-commercial stage
- Board support aimed at advancing vidofludimus calcium toward pivotal readouts in 2026
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- Clinical dependence on pivotal trial readouts expected later in 2026
- No financial metrics or near-term revenue impact disclosed with the appointment
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– Nearly 40-Year Biopharmaceutical Professional with Deep CNS and Commercial Leadership Experience in Multiple Sclerosis –
– Served on Original Team Responsible for the Launch of Copaxone® in
Mr. Congleton has a strong track record of building and leading biopharmaceutical organizations and advancing innovative therapies. During his career, he has worked across cardiovascular, gastrointestinal, and central nervous system (CNS) organizations, with a focus on delivering solutions for patients and their caregivers. He played a key role in the
Mr. Congleton currently serves as Chief Executive Officer (CEO) and member of the Board of Directors of Mineralys Therapeutics, Inc., focused on aldosterone-driven cardiorenal conditions. As CEO, he guided the company from an early-stage private entity to the publicly traded, pre-commercial biotechnology firm it is today. Previously, he served as CEO and Board member of both CNS company Impel NeuroPharma, Inc. and cystic fibrosis company Nivalis Therapeutics, Inc.. Earlier, Mr. Congleton held several senior leadership roles at Teva Pharmaceuticals, eventually leading its
"MS remains a devastating disease for the patients and their families. Jon's deep CNS expertise and proven track record in late-stage drug development and commercialization will be invaluable as we advance vidofludimus calcium through its pivotal clinical milestones and toward potential regulatory approval and commercial launch," stated Simona Skerjanec, M.Pharm, MBA, Interim Chairperson of the Board of Directors of Immunic. "I am thrilled that Jon is joining us at this critical moment as we evolve our Board to support Immunic in its transition into a fully integrated commercial-stage company."
"I am excited to join Immunic's Board at such a pivotal moment for the company's MS program," added Mr. Congleton. "Vidofludimus calcium represents a potentially transformative opportunity for MS patients, offering advantages over currently available therapies, particularly with its unique combination of neuroprotective, anti-inflammatory and anti-viral effects as well as its favorable safety and tolerability profile shown to date. I look forward to working with the Board and the leadership team and contributing my experience to support Immunic as it advances toward the pivotal trial readouts later this year and long-term value creation."
About Immunic, Inc.
Immunic, Inc. (Nasdaq: IMUX) is a late-stage biotechnology company pioneering the development of novel oral therapies for neurologic diseases. The company's lead development program, vidofludimus calcium (IMU-838), is currently in phase 3 clinical trials for the treatment of relapsing multiple sclerosis, for which top-line data is expected to be available by the end of 2026. It has already shown therapeutic activity in phase 2 clinical trials in relapsing-remitting multiple sclerosis, progressive multiple sclerosis and other diseases. Vidofludimus calcium combines neuroprotective effects, through its mechanism as a first-in-class nuclear receptor-related 1 (Nurr1) activator, with additional anti-inflammatory and anti-viral effects, by selectively inhibiting the enzyme dihydroorotate dehydrogenase (DHODH). The company's development pipeline also includes earlier-stage programs, including IMU-856 and IMU-381, aimed at building a broader therapeutics platform addressing neurodegenerative, chronic inflammatory, and autoimmune-related diseases. For further information, please visit: www.imux.com.
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Contact Information
Immunic, Inc.
Jessica Breu
Vice President Investor Relations and Communications
+49 89 2080 477 09
jessica.breu@imux.com
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Paula Schwartz
+1 917 633 7790
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