MORRISTOWN, N.J., Oct. 4 /PRNewswire/ -- Vicus Therapeutics, LLC, an oncology-focused, clinical-stage, biopharmaceutical company, today announced that John Maki, President and Chief Executive Officer, will participate in two panel discussions titled “Outsourcing: Best Practices and Lessons Learned from an Industry Perspective” and “Exit Strategies: Managing Risk and Reward” at BIOTECH 2007 on Monday, October 8, 2007. The sessions will run from 9:00 a.m. to 10:15 a.m. ET and from 12:30 p.m. to 1:45 p.m. ET, respectively, at the Loews Hotel in Philadelphia, PA.
About BIOTECH 2007
BIOTECH 2007, which is hosted by the BioNJ and Pennsylvania Bio, is designed to enhance the growth and development of the bioscience industry in the New Jersey and Pennsylvania regions. It is an opportunity for entrepreneurs, researchers and executives of emerging and large companies to network and share ideas, strategies and experiences.
About Vicus Therapeutics
Vicus Therapeutics is a privately-held, biopharmaceutical company focused on the development of pharmaceutical product candidates for the treatment of cancer supportive care indications with an initial focus on cachexia. Vicus’ strategy involves combining individual generic drugs that have previously received regulatory approval for other indications and thus have established post-marketing safety records. Vicus leverages its proprietary science to design and patent novel drug combinations that work together to reverse the body’s maladaptive responses to cancer and its treatment. Vicus’ lead combination product candidate, VT-122, is in Phase 2 clinical trials for the treatment of cancer cachexia in patients with advanced lung cancer. Additionally, Vicus has preclinical-stage combination product candidates being evaluated for the treatment of oral mucositis and cancer fatigue. Vicus’ development programs are powered by its network of leading clinical investigators and partners in the US, India and Japan. This international network drives the high quality, rapid and cost effective clinical development of Vicus’ product candidates.
For additional information, go to the Company’s website:
www.vicustherapeutics.com
CONTACT: Investors, John Maki of Vicus Therapeutics, +1-973-285-3175,
jmaki@vicustherapeutics.com; or Media, Tina Posterli, +1-917-322-2565,
tposterli@rxir.com, for Vicus Therapeutics
Web site: http://www.vicustherapeutics.com/
