Humanigen Announces Conference Call and Webcast to Discuss Lancet Respiratory Medicine Publications and Provide a Corporate Update

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Humanigen, Inc. (Nasdaq: HGEN) announced a conference call and webcast on December 2, 2021, at 8am EST to discuss publications in The Lancet Respiratory Medicine and provide a corporate update. The peer-reviewed paper highlights Humanigen's focus on preventing cytokine storms, with its leading candidate lenzilumab showing promise in treating COVID-19. The company seeks Conditional Marketing Authorization for lenzilumab in the UK. Access details for the conference call and further information on Humanigen's product strategies are provided.

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• Conference call scheduled to discuss positive findings published in The Lancet Respiratory Medicine.
• Lenzilumab shows potential in preventing cytokine storms in hospitalized COVID-19 patients.
• Submission for Conditional Marketing Authorization in the UK indicates progress in regulatory processes.

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• None.

BURLINGAME, Calif.--(BUSINESS WIRE)-- Humanigen, Inc. (Nasdaq: HGEN) (“Humanigen”), a clinical-stage biopharmaceutical company focused on preventing and treating an immune hyper-response called ‘cytokine storm,’ announced that it will host a conference call and webcast to discuss The Lancet Respiratory Medicine publications and provide a corporate update at 8am EST on December 2, 2021.

The peer-reviewed paper in The Lancet Respiratory Medicine is available via the follow link: https://doi.org/10.1016/S2213-2600(21)00494-X

The associated comment in The Lancet Respiratory Medicine is available via the following link: https://doi.org/10.1016/S2213-2600(21)00539-7

Details about how to access the conference call and webcast are provided below:

Webcast Link: https://event.on24.com/wcc/r/3546628/89B026371EFD46CB1F47B869C82E1992

The webcast will be available for up to one year under the Events & Presentations section of Humanigen’s Investor Relations website at https://ir.humanigen.com/English/events-and-presentations/

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About Humanigen, Inc.

Humanigen, Inc. (Nasdaq: HGEN) (Humanigen), is a clinical-stage biopharmaceutical company focused on preventing and treating an immune hyper-response called ‛cytokine storm’. Lenzilumab is a first-in class antibody that binds to and neutralizes granulocyte-macrophage colony-stimulating factor (GM-CSF). Results from preclinical models indicate GM-CSF is an upstream regulator of many inflammatory cytokines and chemokines involved in the cytokine storm. Early in the COVID-19 pandemic, investigation showed high levels of GM-CSF secreting T cells were associated with disease severity and intensive care unit admission. Humanigen’s Phase 3 LIVE-AIR study suggests early intervention with lenzilumab may prevent cytokine storm in hospitalized patients with COVID-19. Humanigen has submitted lenzilumab to Medicines and Health Regulatory Agency in the United Kingdom for a rolling review towards potential Conditional Marketing Authorization. Humanigen is developing lenzilumab as a treatment for cytokine storm associated with COVID-19 and CD19-targeted CAR-T cell therapies and is also exploring the effectiveness of lenzilumab in other inflammatory conditions such as acute Graft versus Host Disease in patients undergoing allogeneic hematopoietic stem cell transplantation, eosinophilic asthma, and rheumatoid arthritis. For more information, visit www.humanigen.com and follow Humanigen on LinkedIn, Twitter, and Facebook.

Forward-Looking Statements

All statements other than statements of historical facts contained in this press release are forward-looking statements. Forward-looking statements reflect management's current knowledge, assumptions, judgment, and expectations regarding future performance or events. Although management believes that the expectations reflected in such statements are reasonable, they give no assurance that such expectations will prove to be correct, and you should be aware that actual events or results may differ materially from those contained in the forward-looking statements. Words such as "will," "expect," "intend," "plan," "potential," "possible," "goals," "accelerate," "continue," and similar expressions identify forward-looking statements, including, without limitation, statements regarding: Humanigen’s beliefs as to the potential benefits of lenzilumab as a treatment for hospitalized COVID-19 patients; its beliefs as to the potential of lenzilumab to improve patient survival when used before ICU admission and progression of respiratory failure; statements regarding the therapeutic potential of targeting a single upstream cytokine earlier in the COVID-19 disease process; its efforts to request and receive Conditional Marketing Authorization for lenzilumab in COVID-19 in the UK and other territories; and its other plans to initiate or participate in planned clinical trials and otherwise explore the effectiveness of lenzilumab and other candidates in its development portfolio as therapies for other inflammation and immune-oncology indications.

Forward-looking statements are subject to a number of risks and uncertainties including, but not limited to, the risks inherent in the company’s lack of profitability and need for additional capital to conduct its business; its dependence on partners to further the development of its product candidates; the uncertainties inherent in the development, attainment of the requisite regulatory authorizations and approvals and launch of any new pharmaceutical product; challenges associated with manufacturing and commercializing a biologic such as lenzilumab; the outcome of pending or future litigation; and the various risks and uncertainties described in the "Risk Factors" sections and elsewhere in Humanigen's periodic and other filings with the Securities and Exchange Commission.

All forward-looking statements are expressly qualified in their entirety by this cautionary notice. You should not rely upon any forward-looking statements as predictions of future events. The Company undertakes no obligation to revise or update any forward-looking statements made in this press release to reflect events or circumstances after the date hereof or to reflect new information or the occurrence of unanticipated events, except as required by law.

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Humanigen Investor Relations

Ken Trbovich

Humanigen

trbo@humanigen.com

650-410-3206

Source: Humanigen, Inc.

FAQ

What is the purpose of the Humanigen conference call on December 2, 2021?

The conference call aims to discuss publications in The Lancet Respiratory Medicine and provide a corporate update.

What is lenzilumab's role in Humanigen's COVID-19 treatment strategy?

Lenzilumab is intended to prevent cytokine storms in hospitalized COVID-19 patients.

Is Humanigen seeking regulatory approval for lenzilumab?

Yes, Humanigen has submitted lenzilumab for Conditional Marketing Authorization in the UK.

What time is the Humanigen conference call scheduled for?

The conference call is scheduled for 8am EST on December 2, 2021.

Where can I access the webcast of the Humanigen conference call?

The webcast can be accessed via the provided link on Humanigen's Investor Relations website.