AC Immune Showcasing its Novel Morphomer-Antibody Drug Conjugate (morADC) Platform for the Treatment of Neurodegenerative Diseases at AAIC 2024
AC Immune SA (NASDAQ: ACIU) will present three oral presentations at the Alzheimer's Association International Conference (AAIC 2024) in Philadelphia, showcasing its precision medicine pipeline for neurodegenerative diseases. The presentations will focus on:
1. [18F]ACI-19626, a first-in-class TDP-43-PET tracer
2. ACI-24.060, an active immunotherapy inducing anti-Abeta antibodies
3. morADC (Morphomer®-Antibody Drug Conjugates), a new class of neurodegenerative disease-fighting drugs
Additionally, a poster presentation will compare clinical endpoint progression rates in sporadic Alzheimer's disease and Down Syndrome-related Alzheimer's disease.
- AC Immune is presenting three oral presentations at a major Alzheimer's conference, demonstrating progress in its pipeline
- The company is showcasing novel approaches to treating neurodegenerative diseases, including a first-in-class TDP-43-PET tracer and a new class of drugs (morADC)
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AC Immune Showcasing its Novel Morphomer-Antibody Drug Conjugate (morADC) Platform for the Treatment of Neurodegenerative Diseases at AAIC 2024
- Three oral presentations at the Alzheimer’s Association International Conference (AAIC 2024), including talks on morADC, ACI-24.060, and ACI-19626
Lausanne, Switzerland, July 16, 2024 – AC Immune SA (NASDAQ: ACIU), a clinical-stage biopharmaceutical company pioneering precision medicine for neurodegenerative diseases, today announced three oral presentations highlighting its precision medicine pipeline at the annual Alzheimer’s Association International Conference (AAIC 2024), taking place in Philadelphia, PA, on July 28 - August 1, 2024.
Presentation details (all times are EDT)
Discovery and preclinical development of [18F]ACI-19626, a first-in-class TDP-43-PET tracer
Date: Monday, July 29, 2024 | 2:50 PM – 3:00 PM
Location: Hall A - Pennsylvania Convention Center
Presenter: Tamara Seredenina, PhD (AC Immune)
Active immunotherapy, ACI-24.060, induces anti-Abeta antibodies with binding profiles mirroring clinically validated monoclonal antibodies
Date: Tuesday, July 30, 2024 | 9:40 AM – 9:50 PM
Location: 201 ABC - Pennsylvania Convention Center
Presenter: Emma Fiorini, PhD (AC Immune)
A new class of neurodegenerative disease-fighting drugs: morADC (Morphomer®- Antibody Drug Conjugates)
Date: Wednesday, July 31, 2024 | 8:07 AM – 8:14 AM
Location: 118 ABC - Pennsylvania Convention Center
Presenter: Madiha Derouazi, PhD (AC Immune)
Poster details
#18 Comparative analysis of clinical endpoint progression rates in sporadic Alzheimer’s disease and Down Syndrome-related Alzheimer’s disease
Date: Tuesday, July 30, 2024 | 8:00 AM – 4:15 PM
Location: Exhibit Hall - Pennsylvania Convention Center
Presenter: Michael Rafii, MD, PhD (Alzheimer's Therapeutic Research Institute, University of Southern California, San Diego, CA, USA)
About AC Immune SA
AC Immune SA is a clinical-stage biopharmaceutical company and a global leader in precision medicine for neurodegenerative diseases, including Alzheimer’s disease, Parkinson’s disease, and NeuroOrphan indications driven by misfolded proteins. The Company’s two clinically validated technology platforms, SupraAntigen® and Morphomer®, fuel its broad and diversified pipeline of first- and best-in-class assets, which currently features sixteen therapeutic and diagnostic programs, five of which are currently in Phase 2 clinical trials and one of which is in Phase 3. AC Immune has a strong track record of securing strategic partnerships with leading global pharmaceutical companies, resulting in substantial non-dilutive funding in potential milestone payments plus royalties.
SupraAntigen® is a registered trademark of AC Immune SA in the following territories: AU, EU, CH, GB, JP, RU, SG and USA. Morphomer® is a registered trademark of AC Immune SA in CN, CH, GB, JP, KR, NO and RU.
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For further information, please contact:
| Head of Investor Relations & Corporate Communications Gary Waanders, Ph.D., MBA AC Immune Phone: +41 21 345 91 91 Email: gary.waanders@acimmune.com | U.S. Investors Corey Davis, Ph.D. LifeSci Advisors Phone: +1 212 915 2577 Email: cdavis@lifesciadvisors.com |
| International Media Chris Maggos Cohesion Bureau Phone: +41 79 367 6254 Email: chris.maggos@cohesionbureau.com |
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