Eupraxia Pharmaceuticals'; CEO Dr. James Helliwell to Participate in Webinar Event, "Exploring the Rapid Rise of Osteoarthritis" on July 9, 2024

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Eupraxia Pharmaceuticals (TSX: EPRX, NASDAQ: EPRX), a clinical-stage biotech firm utilizing its proprietary DiffuSphere™ technology, announced that its CEO, Dr. James A. Helliwell, will present at a Tribe Public Webinar titled, "Exploring The Rapid Rise of Osteoarthritis." The event is set for July 9, 2024, at 8:30 am PT / 11:30 am ET. Osteoarthritis is a leading cause of disability among older adults, with knee OA affecting over 30 million people in the U.S. alone. Registration for this public event is open, and questions for Dr. Helliwell can be submitted via Tribe Public’s email or ZOOM chat during the event. John F. Heerdink, Jr. from Tribe Public will moderate the session.

• Osteoarthritis ("OA") is the leading cause of disability in older adults.
• The U.S. Centers for Disease Control and Prevention estimates that knee OA affects more than 30 million people in the U.S. alone.
• Registration for the webinar now open to the public.

VICTORIA, BC, July 3, 2024 /PRNewswire/ - Eupraxia Pharmaceuticals Inc. ("Eupraxia" or the "Company") (TSX: EPRX) (NASDAQ: EPRX), a clinical-stage biotechnology company leveraging its proprietary DiffuSphere™ technology to optimize drug delivery for applications with significant unmet need, today announced that Eupraxia's CEO, Dr. James A. Helliwell, will present at a Tribe Public Webinar Presentation and Q&A Event titled, "Exploring The Rapid Rise of Osteoarthritis".

The event is scheduled to begin at 8:30 am PT / 11:30 am ET on Tuesday, July 9, 2024.

To register to join the complimentary event, please visit Tribe Public at: EPRXJuly92024.TribePublic.com.

Once registered, participants may begin forwarding their questions for Dr. Helliwell to Tribe Public at research@tribepublic.com, or share their questions via the ZOOM chat feature during the event. Tribe Public's Managing Member, John F. Heerdink, Jr., will host the event and relay all questions to management.

About Eupraxia Pharmaceuticals Inc.

Eupraxia is a clinical-stage biotechnology company focused on the development of locally delivered, extended-release products that have the potential to address therapeutic areas with high unmet medical need. The Company strives to provide improved patient benefit and has developed technology designed to deliver targeted, long-lasting activity with fewer side effects. DiffuSphere™, a proprietary, polymer-based micro-sphere technology, is designed to facilitate targeted drug delivery, with extended duration of effect, and offers multiple, highly tuneable pharmacokinetic (PK) profiles. This investigational technology can be engineered for use with multiple active pharmaceutical ingredients and delivery methods.

Eupraxia recently completed a Phase 2b clinical trial (SPRINGBOARD) of EP-104IAR for the treatment of pain due to osteoarthritis of the knee. The trial met its primary endpoint and three of the four secondary endpoints. Eupraxia has expanded the EP-104 platform into gastrointestinal disease with the Phase 1b/2a RESOLVE trial for treating eosinophilic esophagitis. Eupraxia is also developing a pipeline of later- and earlier-stage long-acting formulations. Potential pipeline indications include candidates for other inflammatory joint indications and oncology, each designed to improve on the activity and tolerability of currently approved drugs. For further details about Eupraxia, please visit the Company's website at: www.eupraxiapharma.com.

About Tribe Public LLC

Tribe Public LLC is a San Francisco, CA-based organization that hosts complimentary worldwide webinar & in-person meeting events in the U.S. Tribe's complimentary events focus on issues that the Tribe members care about with an emphasis on hosting management teams from publicly traded companies from all sectors & financial organizations that are seeking to increase awareness of their products, progress and plans. Tribe members primarily include Family Offices, Portfolio Managers, Registered Investment Advisors, Accredited Investors, Sell Side Analysts, and members of media. Tribe Members are encouraged to express their interest in speakers they care about and want to learn from at the Tribe Public website via the Tribe's FREE "Wish List" process. Visit Tribe Public's Website to learn more: http://www.tribepublic.com.

Notice Regarding Forward-looking Statements and Information

This news release includes forward-looking statements and forward-looking information within the meaning of applicable securities laws. Often, but not always, forward-looking information can be identified by the use of words such as "plans", "is expected", "expects", "suggests", "scheduled", "intends", "contemplates", "anticipates", "believes", "proposes", "potential" or variations (including negative and grammatical variations) of such words and phrases, or state that certain actions, events or results "may", "could", "would", "might" or "will" be taken, occur or be achieved. Forward looking statements in this news release include statements regarding Tribe Public's webinar event; the Company's product candidates, including expected benefits to patients with respect to safety, efficacy, duration and tolerability; the results gathered from studies and trials of Eupraxia's product candidates; the potential for the Company's technology to impact the drug delivery process; potential market opportunity for the Company's products, and potential pipeline indications. Such statements and information are based on the current expectations of Eupraxia's management, and are based on assumptions, including but not limited to: future research and development plans for the Company proceeding substantially as currently envisioned; industry growth trends, including with respect to projected and actual industry sales; the Company's ability to obtain positive results from the Company's research and development activities, including clinical trials; and the Company's ability to protect patents and proprietary rights. Although Eupraxia's management believes that the assumptions underlying these statements and information are reasonable, they may prove to be incorrect. The forward-looking events and circumstances discussed in this news release may not occur by certain dates or at all and could differ materially as a result of known and unknown risk factors and uncertainties affecting Eupraxia, including, but not limited to: risks and uncertainties related to the Company's limited operating history; the Company's novel technology with uncertain market acceptance; if the Company breaches any of the agreements under which it licenses rights to its product candidates or technology from third parties, the Company could lose license rights that are important to its business; the Company's current license agreement may not provide an adequate remedy for its breach by the licensor; the Company's technology may not be successful for its intended use; the Company's future technology will require regulatory approval, which is costly and the Company may not be able to obtain it; the Company may fail to obtain regulatory approvals or only obtain approvals for limited uses or indications; the Company's clinical trials may fail to demonstrate adequately the safety and efficacy of our product candidates at any stage of clinical development; the Company may be required to suspend or discontinue clinical trials due to side effects or other safety risks; the Company completely relies on third parties to provide supplies and inputs required for its products and services; the Company relies on external contract research organizations to provide clinical and non-clinical research services; the Company may not be able to successfully execute its business strategy; the Company will require additional financing, which may not be available; any therapeutics the Company develops will be subject to extensive, lengthy and uncertain regulatory requirements, which could adversely affect the Company's ability to obtain regulatory approval in a timely manner, or at all; the impact of health pandemics or epidemics on the Company's operations; the Company's restatement of its consolidated financial statements, which may lead to additional risks and uncertainties, including loss of investor confidence and negative impacts on the Company's common share price; and other risks and uncertainties described in more detail in Eupraxia's public filings on SEDAR+ (sedarplus.ca) and EDGAR (sec.gov). Although Eupraxia has attempted to identify important factors that could cause actual actions, events or results to differ materially from those described in forward-looking statements and information, there may be other factors that cause actions, events or results to differ from those anticipated, estimated or intended. No forward-looking statement or information can be guaranteed. Except as required by applicable securities laws, forward-looking statements and information speak only as of the date on which they are made and Eupraxia undertakes no obligation to publicly update or revise any forward-looking statement or information, whether as a result of new information, future events or otherwise.

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FAQ

What is the date and time of the Eupraxia Pharmaceuticals webinar on osteoarthritis?

The Eupraxia Pharmaceuticals webinar, "Exploring The Rapid Rise of Osteoarthritis," will take place on July 9, 2024, at 8:30 am PT / 11:30 am ET.

Who will present at the Eupraxia Pharmaceuticals webinar on osteoarthritis?

Dr. James A. Helliwell, CEO of Eupraxia Pharmaceuticals, will present at the webinar.

How can I register for the Eupraxia Pharmaceuticals webinar on July 9, 2024?

You can register for the webinar at EPRXJuly92024.TribePublic.com.

Can questions be submitted in advance for the Eupraxia Pharmaceuticals webinar?

Yes, questions can be forwarded to Tribe Public at research@tribepublic.com or shared via the ZOOM chat feature during the event.

What is Eupraxia Pharmaceuticals known for?

Eupraxia Pharmaceuticals is known for leveraging its proprietary DiffuSphere™ technology to optimize drug delivery for applications with significant unmet need.

Who will host the Eupraxia Pharmaceuticals webinar on osteoarthritis?

John F. Heerdink, Jr. from Tribe Public will host the webinar and relay questions to Dr. Helliwell.