Equillium to Present at BTIG Virtual Biotechnology Conference 2020

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Equillium, a clinical-stage biotechnology firm, announced that CEO Bruce Steel and CMO Krishna Polu will engage in a fireside chat at the BTIG Virtual Biotechnology Conference on August 11, 2020, at 3:30 PM ET. The discussion will focus on developing treatments for severe autoimmune disorders, including their lead candidate, itolizumab, a monoclonal antibody targeting the CD6-ALCAM pathway. Itolizumab has shown promise in various conditions and has received emergency authorization in India for managing cytokine release syndrome in COVID-19 patients. For more information, visit www.equilliumbio.com.

LA JOLLA, Calif., July 30, 2020 (GLOBE NEWSWIRE) -- Equillium, Inc. (Nasdaq: EQ), a clinical-stage biotechnology company leveraging deep understanding of immunobiology to develop novel products to treat severe autoimmune and inflammatory disorders, today announced that Bruce Steel, Equillium’s chief executive officer and Krishna Polu, M.D., Equillium’s chief medical officer, will participate in a fireside discussion at the BTIG Virtual Biotechnology Conference 2020 on Tuesday, August 11, 2020.

Date:		Tuesday, August 11, 2020
Time:		3:30 PM Eastern Time | 12:30 PM Pacific Time
Location:		Virtual Webcast

Live webcast of the presentation will be available under the “Investors” section of the Company’s website at https://ir.equilliumbio.com/. Replays will be available for 30 days following each webcast.

About Equillium

Equillium is a clinical-stage biotechnology company leveraging deep understanding of immunobiology to develop novel products to treat severe autoimmune and inflammatory disorders with high unmet medical need.

Equillium’s initial product candidate, itolizumab, is a clinical-stage, first-in-class monoclonal antibody that selectively targets the CD6-ALCAM pathway. This pathway plays a central role in modulating the activity and trafficking of T cells that drive a number of immuno-inflammatory diseases. Itolizumab is a clinically-validated therapeutic that has demonstrated a favorable safety and tolerability profile. Equillium acquired rights to itolizumab through an exclusive partnership with Biocon Limited. Biocon has recently reported results from a study of itolizumab in COVID-19 patients in India, and has subsequently received emergency use authorization from the Drugs Controller General of India for itolizumab for the treatment of cytokine release syndrome (CRS) in COVID-19 patients with moderate to severe acute respiratory distress syndrome (ARDS) in India. Equillium believes that itolizumab has the potential to be a best-in-class disease modifying therapeutic and is developing itolizumab in multiple severe immuno-inflammatory disorders – acute graft-versus-host disease, uncontrolled asthma, and lupus nephritis – and is planning to submit an investigational new drug application for the treatment of COVID-19 patients. For more information, visit www.equilliumbio.com.

Investor Contact

Christine Zedelmayer, Chief Operating Officer
+1-858-412-5302
ir@equilliumbio.com

Media Contact
Cammy Duong
Canale Communications
+1-619-849-5389
cammy@canalecomm.com 

FAQ

What is the date and time of Equillium's presentation at the BTIG Virtual Biotechnology Conference?

Equillium's presentation is scheduled for August 11, 2020, at 3:30 PM Eastern Time.

Who will represent Equillium at the BTIG Virtual Biotechnology Conference?

CEO Bruce Steel and CMO Krishna Polu will represent Equillium at the conference.

What is itolizumab's significance in Equillium's product pipeline?

Itolizumab is Equillium's lead candidate targeting severe autoimmune disorders and has shown a favorable safety profile.

Is itolizumab authorized for use in any specific condition?

Yes, itolizumab has received emergency use authorization in India for treating cytokine release syndrome in COVID-19 patients.

Where can I watch the live webcast of Equillium's presentation?

The live webcast can be found under the 'Investors' section of Equillium's website.