SOUTH SAN FRANCISCO, Calif., May 6, 2015 (GLOBE NEWSWIRE) -- Calithera Biosciences, Inc. (Nasdaq:CALA), a clinical-stage pharmaceutical company focused on discovering and developing novel small molecule drugs directed against tumor metabolism and tumor immunology targets for the treatment of cancer, today announced its participation at the Bank of America Merrill Lynch 2015 Healthcare Conference. William D. Waddill, Senior Vice President and Chief Financial Officer, will present on Wednesday, May 13, 2015 at 8:00 a.m. Pacific Time at The Encore at Wynn Hotel in Las Vegas, NV. A copy of the presentation will be posted on the day of presentation at www.calithera.com under the tab Investors.
About Calithera
Calithera Biosciences, Inc. is a clinical-stage pharmaceutical company focused on discovering and developing novel small molecule drugs directed against tumor metabolism and tumor immunology targets for the treatment of cancer. Calithera’s lead product candidate, CB-839, is currently being evaluated in three Phase 1 clinical trials in solid and hematological cancers. Calithera is headquartered in South San Francisco. For more information about Calithera, please visit www.calithera.com.
Forward Looking Statements
This news release contains forward-looking statements by Calithera that involve risks and uncertainties. Actual results may differ from Calithera’s expectations and important factors that could cause actual results to differ materially. Calithera’s product candidates may not progress through clinical development or receive required regulatory approvals within expected timelines or at all. In addition, clinical trials may not confirm any safety, potency or other product characteristics described or assumed in this press release. Such product candidates may not be beneficial to patients or successfully commercialized. The failure to meet expectations with respect to any of the foregoing matters may have a negative effect on Calithera’s stock price. Additional information concerning these and other risk factors affecting Calithera’s business can be found in Calithera’s Annual Report on Form 10-K for the year ended December 31, 2014 and other periodic filings with the Securities and Exchange Commission at www.sec.gov. These forward-looking statements are not guarantees of future performance and speak only as of the date hereof, and, except as required by law, Calithera disclaims any obligation to update these forward-looking statements to reflect future events or circumstances.
CONTACT: Jennifer McNealey ir@Calithera.com 650-870-1071
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