SAN DIEGO--(BUSINESS WIRE)--Metabasis Therapeutics (NASDAQ:MBRX) announced today that it will host a conference call and live webcast on Monday, March 17, 2008 at 4:30 p.m. Eastern Time to discuss its financial results for the fourth quarter and year-end 2007. Dr. Paul Laikind, president and chief executive officer and Mr. John Beck, senior vice president of finance and chief financial officer, will participate in the call.