Can-Fite to Present at Benzinga’s Global Small Cap Conference on May 13, 2021
Can-Fite BioPharma Ltd (NYSE American: CANF) will present at Benzinga’s Global SmallCap Conference on May 13, 2021. CEO Dr. Pnina Fishman will discuss the company’s advancements in treating psoriasis, liver cancer, and NASH. Can-Fite's drug candidates are in Phase II and Phase III trials, showcasing clinical proof of concept. The company’s lead drug, Piclidenoson, targets moderate COVID-19, while Namodenoson is set for Phase III for hepatocellular carcinoma and has received Orphan Drug and Fast Track Designation from the FDA.
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Can-Fite BioPharma Ltd. (NYSE American: CANF) (TASE:CFBI), a biotechnology company advancing a pipeline of proprietary small molecule drugs that address inflammatory, cancer and liver diseases, today announced the Company’s CEO Dr. Pnina Fishman will present at Benzinga’s Global SmallCap Conference on Thursday, May 13, 2021 at 11:10 a.m. ET on the Transformative Healthcare track. Investors interested in viewing Can-Fite’s presentation may register with free access for the two-day conference which takes place virtually on May 13 and 14, 2021 here: https://www.benzinga.com/events/small-cap/global/
Dr. Fishman will give an overview of Can-Fite’s psoriasis, liver cancer and NASH study results which together demonstrate a clinical proof of concept for its platform technology with drug candidates in Phase II and Phase III. An update on the Company’s cannabis work will be presented as well.
About Can-Fite BioPharma Ltd.
Can-Fite BioPharma Ltd. (NYSE American: CANF) (TASE: CFBI) is an advanced clinical stage drug development Company with a platform technology that is designed to address multi-billion dollar markets in the treatment of cancer, liver, inflammatory disease and COVID-19. The Company's lead drug candidate, Piclidenoson, is currently in a Phase III trial for psoriasis and a Phase II study in the treatment of moderate COVID-19. Can-Fite's liver drug, Namodenoson, is headed into a Phase III trial for hepatocellular carcinoma (HCC), the most common form of liver cancer, and successfully achieved its primary endpoint in a Phase II trial for the treatment of non-alcoholic steatohepatitis (NASH). Namodenoson has been granted Orphan Drug Designation in the U.S. and Europe and Fast Track Designation as a second line treatment for HCC by the U.S. Food and Drug Administration. Namodenoson has also shown proof of concept to potentially treat other cancers including colon, prostate, and melanoma. CF602, the Company's third drug candidate, has shown efficacy in the treatment of erectile dysfunction. These drugs have an excellent safety profile with experience in over 1,500 patients in clinical studies to date. For more information please visit: www.can-fite.com.
Forward-Looking Statements
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