ALAMEDA, Calif., July 30, 2008 (PRIME NEWSWIRE) -- Avigen, Inc. (Nasdaq:AVGN) a biopharmaceutical company innovating therapeutics for neurological care, today reported financial results for its second quarter ended June 30, 2008. At June 30, 2008, Avigen had approximately $65 million in financial assets, including cash, cash equivalents, and available-for-sale securities and restricted investments, compared with approximately $78 million at December 31, 2007. More complete financial results are detailed in the financial tables below.
