Equillium to Present at the Wells Fargo Healthcare Conference and the H.C. Wainwright 26th Annual Global Investor Conference

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Equillium (Nasdaq: EQ), a clinical-stage biotech company, announced its participation in two major healthcare conferences: the Wells Fargo Healthcare Conference and the H.C. Wainwright 26th Annual Global Investor Conference. At these events, Equillium's management will present an overview of their multi-cytokine inhibitor programs and platform, focusing on dermatological and gastrointestinal indications. They will also discuss the ongoing development of itolizumab in partnership with Ono Pharmaceutical.

The Wells Fargo conference presentation is scheduled for September 5 at 4:30 pm ET, while the H.C. Wainwright conference presentation will take place on September 10 at 8:00 am ET. Both presentations will be available via webcast on Equillium's website, with replays accessible for 90 days. The company will also be available for one-on-one meetings during both conferences.

LA JOLLA, Calif.--(BUSINESS WIRE)-- Equillium, Inc. (Nasdaq: EQ), a clinical-stage biotechnology company leveraging a deep understanding of immunobiology to develop novel therapeutics to treat severe autoimmune and inflammatory disorders, today announced that it will present and host investor meetings at the Wells Fargo Healthcare Conference and H.C. Wainwright’s 26^th Annual Global Investor Conference.

Management will provide an overview of the Company’s multi-cytokine inhibitor programs and platform, currently focused on dermatological and gastrointestinal indications, as well as the ongoing development of itolizumab in partnership with Ono Pharmaceutical and Ono’s pending option exercise decision to potentially acquire Equillium’s rights to itolizumab. Management will be available for one-on-one meetings during both conferences.

Conference:			Wells Fargo Healthcare Conference
Location:			Encore Boston Harbor
Dates:			Wednesday, September 4 – Friday, September 6
Presentation:			Thursday, September 5, 1:30 pm Pacific Time | 4:30 pm Eastern Time
Conference:			H.C. Wainwright, 26th Annual Global Investor Conference
Location:			Lotte New York Palace Hotel
Dates:			Monday, September 9 – Wednesday, September 11
Presentation:			Tuesday, September 10, 5:00 am Pacific Time | 8:00 am Eastern Time

Webcast access for both conferences will be available on the Events & Presentations page under the Investor Relations tab on the Company’s website. An archived replay of both presentations will be available for 90 days.

About Equillium

Equillium is a clinical-stage biotechnology company leveraging a deep understanding of immunobiology to develop novel therapeutics to treat severe autoimmune and inflammatory disorders with high unmet medical need. The company’s pipeline consists of the following novel first-in-class immunomodulatory assets and product platform targeting immuno-inflammatory pathways. EQ101: a selective tri-specific cytokine inhibitor targeting IL-2, IL-9, and IL-15; recently announced positive results from a Phase 2 proof-of-concept clinical study of patients with alopecia areata. EQ302: an orally delivered, selective bi-specific cytokine inhibitor targeting IL-15 and IL-21; currently in pre-clinical development. The multi-cytokine platform: generates rationally designed composite peptides that selectively block key cytokines at the shared receptor level targeting pathogenic cytokine redundancies and synergies while preserving non-pathogenic signaling. Itolizumab: a monoclonal antibody that targets the CD6-ALCAM signaling pathway which plays a central role in the modulation of effector T cells; currently under evaluation in a Phase 3 clinical study of patients with acute graft-versus-host disease (aGVHD) and announced positive data from a Phase 1b clinical study of patients with lupus/lupus nephritis in April 2024. Equillium acquired rights to itolizumab through an exclusive partnership with Biocon Limited and has entered a strategic partnership with Ono Pharmaceutical Co., Ltd., for the development and commercialization of itolizumab under an option and asset purchase agreement.

For more information, visit www.equilliumbio.com.

Forward Looking Statements

Statements contained in this press release regarding matters that are not historical facts are "forward-looking statements" within the meaning of the Private Securities Litigation Reform Act of 1995. Forward-looking statements may be identified by the use of words such as "anticipate", "believe", “could”, “continue”, "expect", "estimate", “may”, "plan", "outlook", “future” and "project" and other similar expressions that predict or indicate future events or trends or that are not statements of historical matters. Because such statements are subject to risks and uncertainties, many of which are outside of Equillium’s control, actual results may differ materially from those expressed or implied by such forward-looking statements. Risks that contribute to the uncertain nature of the forward-looking statements include: Equillium’s ability to execute its plans and strategies; risks related to performing clinical studies; and whether the results from clinical studies will validate and support the safety and efficacy of Equillium’s product candidates. These and other risks and uncertainties are described more fully under the caption "Risk Factors" and elsewhere in Equillium's filings and reports, which may be accessed for free by visiting the Securities and Exchange Commission’s website at www.sec.gov and on Equillium’s website under the heading “Investors.” Investors should take such risks into account and should not rely on forward-looking statements when making investment decisions. All forward-looking statements contained in this press release speak only as of the date on which they were made. Equillium undertakes no obligation to update such statements to reflect events that occur or circumstances that exist after the date on which they were made, except as required by law.

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Investor Contact

Michael Moore

Vice President, Investor Relations & Corporate Communications

619-302-4431

ir@equilliumbio.com

Source: Equillium, Inc.

FAQ

When is Equillium (EQ) presenting at the Wells Fargo Healthcare Conference?

Equillium (EQ) is presenting at the Wells Fargo Healthcare Conference on Thursday, September 5, at 4:30 pm Eastern Time.

What topics will Equillium (EQ) discuss at the upcoming investor conferences?

Equillium (EQ) will present an overview of their multi-cytokine inhibitor programs and platform, focusing on dermatological and gastrointestinal indications, as well as the ongoing development of itolizumab in partnership with Ono Pharmaceutical.

Where can investors access the webcast of Equillium's (EQ) conference presentations?

Investors can access the webcast of Equillium's (EQ) conference presentations on the Events & Presentations page under the Investor Relations tab on the company's website.

How long will the replays of Equillium's (EQ) conference presentations be available?

The replays of Equillium's (EQ) conference presentations will be available for 90 days on the company's website.

What is the date and time of Equillium's (EQ) presentation at the H.C. Wainwright conference?

Equillium (EQ) will present at the H.C. Wainwright 26th Annual Global Investor Conference on Tuesday, September 10, at 8:00 am Eastern Time.