Achieve Life Sciences to Present at LD Micro Invitational XI Virtual Conference

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Achieve Life Sciences, a clinical-stage pharmaceutical company, will participate in the LD Micro Invitational XI Conference from June 8-10, 2021. CEO John Bencich is set to present virtually on June 9 at 2:30 p.m. EDT. The event will feature around 180 companies and will run daily from 10 a.m. to 6 p.m. EDT. Achieve is focused on developing cytisinicline for smoking cessation, a plant-based alkaloid that assists with nicotine addiction. Currently, a Phase 3 study (ORCA-2) is enrolling participants across 17 U.S. sites.

SEATTLE, WA and VANCOUVER, BC / ACCESSWIRE / June 2, 2021 / Achieve Life Sciences, Inc. (NASDAQ:ACHV), a clinical-stage pharmaceutical company committed to the global development and commercialization of cytisinicline for smoking cessation and nicotine addiction, today announced that the company will be participating in the LD Micro Invitational XI Conference, being held virtually from June 8-10, 2021. John Bencich, Chief Executive Officer, is scheduled to host a virtual presentation on Wednesday, June 9, 2021, at 2:30 p.m. EDT.

For registration information and to view the presentation please visit LD Micro or the Investor Relations page of the Achieve website.

About the LD Micro Invitational XI Event
The 2021 LD Micro Invitational will be held on the Sequire Virtual Events platform on Tuesday, June 8^th through Thursday, June 10th, 2021. The event will be held daily from 10:00 a.m. - 6:00 p.m. EDT. This three-day, virtual investor conference is expected to feature around 180 companies, presenting for 25 minutes each, as well as several influential keynotes. The first day of this conference will also feature an exceptional one-time event: the LD Micro Hall of Fame.

About Achieve and Cytisinicline
Tobacco use is currently the leading cause of preventable death that is responsible for more than eight million deaths worldwide and nearly half a million deaths in the U.S. annually.^1,2 More than 87% of lung cancer deaths, 61% of all pulmonary disease deaths, and 32% of all deaths from coronary heart disease are attributable to smoking and exposure to secondhand smoke.²

Achieve's focus is to address the global smoking health and nicotine addiction epidemic through the development and commercialization of cytisinicline.

Cytisinicline is a plant-based alkaloid with a high binding affinity to the nicotinic acetylcholine receptor. It is believed to aid in smoking cessation by interacting with nicotine receptors in the brain by reducing the severity of nicotine withdrawal symptoms and by reducing the reward and satisfaction associated with smoking.

Cytisinicline is an investigational product candidate being developed for treatment of nicotine addiction, and has not been approved by the FDA for any indication in the U.S. Achieve is currently enrolling smokers in the 750-subject, Phase 3 ORCA-2 study of cytisinicline at 17 sites in the U.S. For more information on cytisinicline and the ORCA-2 study, visit www.achievelifesciences.com or www.orca-2.com.

About LD Micro
LD Micro aims to be the most crucial resource in the micro-cap world. Whether it is the index, comprehensive data, or hosting the most significant events on an annual basis, LD's sole mission is for the Texas Rangers to win the World Series and serve as an invaluable asset for all those interested in finding the next generation of great companies. For more information visit http://www.ldmicro.com.

Media Contact
Glenn Silver
Glenn.Silver@Finnpartners.com
(646) 871-8485

Investor Relations Contact
Jason Wong
jwong@bplifescience.com
(415) 375-3340 ext. 4

References

¹ World Health Organization. WHO Report on the Global Tobacco Epidemic, 2019. Geneva: World Health Organization, 2017.

² U.S. Department of Health and Human Services. The Health Consequences of Smoking - 50 Years of Progress. A Report of the Surgeon General, 2014.

SOURCE: Achieve Life Sciences, Inc.

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FAQ

When will Achieve Life Sciences present at the LD Micro Invitational XI Conference?

Achieve Life Sciences will present on June 9, 2021, at 2:30 p.m. EDT.

What is cytisinicline and how does it help with smoking cessation?

Cytisinicline is a plant-based alkaloid that helps reduce nicotine withdrawal symptoms and the satisfaction from smoking, aiding in smoking cessation.

What is the ORCA-2 study being conducted by Achieve Life Sciences?

The ORCA-2 study is a Phase 3 clinical trial enrolling 750 smokers to evaluate the effectiveness of cytisinicline.

How many companies are participating in the LD Micro Invitational XI Conference?

Approximately 180 companies will be participating in the LD Micro Invitational XI Conference.

What is the focus of Achieve Life Sciences?

Achieve Life Sciences is focused on developing cytisinicline for the treatment of smoking cessation and nicotine addiction.