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AC Immune SA (NASDAQ: ACIU) announced participation at the UBS Virtual Global Healthcare Conference scheduled for May 20, 2020. CEO Prof. Andrea Pfeifer will present advancements in therapies targeting TDP-43 and alpha-synuclein, key players in neurodegenerative diseases such as Alzheimer's and Parkinson's. The company highlights its proprietary platforms, SupraAntigen™ and Morphomer™, which drive innovations in therapeutics and diagnostics. AC Immune aims to enhance early diagnosis and treatment precision in neurodegenerative disorders, supported by collaborations with major pharmaceutical companies.

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  • Presentation at UBS Virtual Global Healthcare Conference showcases advancements in key neurodegenerative disease programs.
  • Focus on TDP-43 and alpha-synuclein highlights AC Immune's commitment to precision medicine.
  • Proprietary platforms, SupraAntigen™ and Morphomer™, enable development of innovative diagnostics and therapeutics.
  • Strong collaborations with major pharmaceutical companies enhance credibility and potential for market impact.
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LAUSANNE, Switzerland, May 15, 2020 (GLOBE NEWSWIRE) -- AC Immune SA (NASDAQ: ACIU), a Swiss-based, clinical-stage biopharmaceutical company with a broad pipeline focused on neurodegenerative diseases, today announced that it will showcase key programs focused on novel targets in neurodegenerative diseases at next week’s UBS Virtual Global Healthcare Conference (May 18–20, 2020).

Speaking on May 20th, Prof. Andrea Pfeifer, Ph.D., CEO of AC Immune SA, will outline the cutting-edge science behind AC Immune’s therapeutic and diagnostic programs in TDP-43 and alpha-synuclein – which are amongst the most comprehensive in the field. Both targets are considered to be major pathologies in neurodegenerative diseases, and increasingly thought to be important co-pathologies in Alzheimer’s disease and Parkinson’s disease.  This highlights the need for the precision medicine approach pioneered by AC Immune to achieve earlier and more accurate diagnosis. 

In addition to the Company’s TDP-43 and alpha-synuclein targeting programs, the presentation will also detail advances for the clinical stage assets addressing the well-established pathophysiology mediated by Tau and Abeta. The critical role of the Company’s two proprietary platforms, SupraAntigen™ and Morphomer™, in fueling advances for antibodies and small molecules, respectively, will also be highlighted.

UBS Virtual Global Healthcare Conference
Date: May 20, 2020 | 9:10–10:00 am ET/ 3:10–4:00 pm CET
Format: Virtual presentation
Presenter: Prof. Andrea Pfeifer, CEO, AC Immune SA

A webcast of the presentation will be available on the Events Page of AC Immune’s website.

About AC Immune SA
AC Immune SA is a Nasdaq-listed clinical-stage biopharmaceutical company, which aims to become a global leader in precision medicine for neurodegenerative diseases. The Company utilizes two proprietary platforms, SupraAntigen™ and Morphomer™, to design, discover and develop small molecule and biological therapeutics as well as diagnostic products intended to diagnose, prevent and modify neurodegenerative diseases caused by misfolding proteins. The Company's pipeline features nine therapeutic and three diagnostic product candidates, with six currently in clinical trials. It has collaborations with major pharmaceutical companies including Roche/Genentech, Eli Lilly and Company and Janssen Pharmaceuticals.

For further information, please contact:

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Head of Investor Relations
Joshua Drumm, Ph.D.
AC Immune
Phone: +1 917 809 0814
Email: joshua.drumm@acimmune.com
US Media
Katie Gallagher
LaVoieHealthScience
Phone: +1 617 792 3937
Email: kgallagher@lavoiehealthscience.com
  
Global Head of Communications
Judith Moore
AC Immune
Phone: +41 79 826 63 82
Email: judith.moore@acimmune.com
European Investors & Media
Chris Maggos
LifeSci Advisors
Phone: +41 79 367 6254
Email: chris@lifesciadvisors.com

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This press release contains statements that constitute “forward-looking statements” within the meaning of Section 27A of the Securities Act of 1933 and Section 21E of the Securities Exchange Act of 1934. Forward-looking statements are statements other than historical fact and may include statements that address future operating, financial or business performance or AC Immune’s strategies or expectations. In some cases, you can identify these statements by forward-looking words such as “may,” “might,” “will,” “should,” “expects,” “plans,” “anticipates,” “believes,” “estimates,” “predicts,” “projects,” “potential,” “outlook” or “continue,” and other comparable terminology. Forward-looking statements are based on management’s current expectations and beliefs and involve significant risks and uncertainties that could cause actual results, developments and business decisions to differ materially from those contemplated by these statements. These risks and uncertainties include those described under the captions “Item 3. Key Information – Risk Factors” and “Item 5. Operating and Financial Review and Prospects” in AC Immune’s Annual Report on Form 20-F and other filings with the Securities and Exchange Commission. These include: the impact of Covid-19 on our business, suppliers, patients and employees and any other impact of Covid-19. Forward-looking statements speak only as of the date they are made, and AC Immune does not undertake any obligation to update them in light of new information, future developments or otherwise, except as may be required under applicable law. All forward-looking statements are qualified in their entirety by this cautionary statement.

 

FAQ

What key programs will AC Immune present at the UBS Virtual Global Healthcare Conference?

AC Immune will present programs focusing on TDP-43 and alpha-synuclein, significant targets in neurodegenerative diseases.

When is AC Immune's presentation at the UBS conference?

AC Immune's presentation is scheduled for May 20, 2020, from 9:10 to 10:00 am ET.

Who is presenting for AC Immune at the conference?

Prof. Andrea Pfeifer, CEO of AC Immune, will present at the UBS Virtual Global Healthcare Conference.

What are the proprietary platforms used by AC Immune?

AC Immune utilizes two proprietary platforms: SupraAntigen™ for antibody development and Morphomer™ for small molecule therapeutics.

What is the focus of AC Immune's research?

AC Immune focuses on precision medicine to diagnose, prevent, and modify neurodegenerative diseases caused by misfolding proteins.
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