NervGen Pharma to Present at the Virtual Life Science Investor Forum

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NervGen Pharma Corp. (TSXV: NGEN) (OTCQB: NGENF), a clinical-stage biotech company focused on neurorestorative therapeutics, has announced its upcoming presentation at the Virtual Life Sciences Investor Forum.

The company's President & CEO, Mike Kelly, will present on Thursday, March 13, 2025, at 12:00 p.m. EDT. The management team will be available for one-on-one virtual investor meetings during March 13-14 and March 17-18, 2025.

Individual and institutional investors, advisors, and analysts can pre-register for this interactive online event at VirtualInvestorConferences.com. For those unable to attend live, an archived webcast will be available on NervGen's website after the event.

Vancouver, British Columbia--(Newsfile Corp. - March 5, 2025) - NervGen Pharma Corp. (TSXV: NGEN) (OTCQB: NGENF), a clinical-stage biotech company dedicated to developing neurorestorative therapeutics, today announced that Mr. Mike Kelly, President & CEO, will be presenting at the Virtual Life Sciences Investor Forum hosted by OTC Markets Group and VirtualInvestorConferences.com, on Thursday, March 13, 2025, at 12:00 p.m. EDT. Members of management will be available for virtual one-on-one investor meetings on March 13-14 and March 17-18, 2025.

Individual and institutional investors, as well as advisors and analysts, are invited to pre-register and attend online at VirtualInvestorConferences.com for this live, interactive online event. If attendees are not able to join the event live on the day of the conference, an archived webcast will also be made available after the event on our website.

About NervGen

NervGen (TSXV: NGEN) (OTCQB: NGENF) is a clinical-stage biotech company dedicated to developing innovative treatments to promote nervous system repair in settings of neurotrauma and neurologic disease. The company is testing the clinical efficacy of its lead molecule, NVG-291, in a Phase 1b/2a clinical trial in spinal cord injury and has initiated preclinical evaluation of a new development candidate, NVG-300, in models of ischemic stroke, amyotrophic lateral sclerosis (ALS) and spinal cord injury. For more information, visit www.nervgen.com and follow NervGen on X, LinkedIn, and Facebook for the latest news on the company.

About NVG-291

NervGen holds exclusive worldwide rights to NVG-291, a first-in-class therapeutic peptide targeting nervous system repair. NVG-291's technology was licensed from Case Western Reserve University and is based on academic studies demonstrating the preclinical efficacy of NVG-291-R, the rodent prototype of NVG-291, in animal models of spinal cord injury. Effects of NVG-291-R reported in multiple independent academic studies include the promotion of neuroplasticity, remyelination, anti-inflammatory polarization of microglia, and functional improvement in preclinical models of spinal cord injury, stroke, and peripheral nervous system injury. NVG-291 has received Fast Track designation in spinal cord injury from the U.S. Food and Drug Administration.

Contacts

Huitt Tracey, Investor Relations
htracey@nervgen.com
604.537.2094

Bill Adams, Chief Financial Officer
info@nervgen.com
778.731.1711

David Schull or Ignacio Guerrero-Ros, Ph.D.
Russo Partners
david.schull@russopartnersllc.com
ignacio.guerrero-ros@russopartnersllc.com
858.717.2310
646.942.5604

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Cautionary Note Regarding Forward-Looking Statements

This news release may contain "forward-looking information" and "forward-looking statements" within the meaning of applicable Canadian and United States securities legislation (collectively, "forward-looking statements"). Such forward-looking statements herein include but are not limited to, the Company's current and future plans, expectations and intentions, results, levels of activity, performance, goals or achievements, or any other future events or developments constitute forward-looking statements, and the words "may", "will", "would", "should", "could", "expect", "plan", "intend", "trend", "indication", "anticipate", "believe", "estimate", "predict", "likely" or "potential", or the negative or other variations of these words or other comparable words or phrases, are intended to identify forward-looking statements. Forward-looking statements include, without limitation, statements relating to: the subject matter to be presented at the upcoming investor conference; the objectives, planned clinical endpoints, timing, expected rate of enrollment, and timing of data readout and study design of our Phase 1b/2a clinical trial of NVG-291 in individuals with spinal cord injury; the development plans, timelines, expected benefits, and prospective target indications for NVG-300; and the creation of neurorestorative therapeutics to promote nervous system repair in settings of neurotrauma and neurologic disease.

Forward-looking statements are based on estimates and assumptions made by the company in light of management's experience and perception of historical trends, current conditions and expected future developments, as well as other factors that we believe are appropriate and reasonable in the circumstances. In making forward-looking statements, we have relied on various assumptions, including, but not limited to: our ability to obtain future funding on favourable terms or at all; the accuracy of our financial projections; obtaining positive results in our clinical and other trials; our ability to obtain necessary regulatory approvals; our ability to arrange for the manufacturing of our product candidates and technologies; and general business, market and economic conditions.

Many factors could cause our actual results, level of activity, performance or achievements or future events or developments to differ materially from those expressed or implied by the forward-looking statements, including without limitation, a lack of revenue, insufficient funding, reliance upon key personnel, the uncertainty of the clinical development process, competition, and other factors set forth in the "Risk Factors" section of the company's most recently filed prospectus supplement, short form base shelf prospectus, annual information form, financial statements and management discussion and analysis all of which can be found on NervGen's profile on SEDAR+ at www.sedarplus.ca. All clinical development plans are subject to additional funding.

Readers should not place undue reliance on forward-looking statements made in this news release. Furthermore, unless otherwise stated, the forward-looking statements contained in this news release are made as of the date of this news release, and we have no intention and undertake no obligation to update or revise any forward-looking statements, whether as a result of new information, future events or otherwise, except as required by applicable law. The forward-looking statements contained in this news release are expressly qualified by this cautionary statement.

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FAQ

When is NervGen Pharma (NGENF) presenting at the Virtual Life Science Investor Forum?

NervGen Pharma will present on Thursday, March 13, 2025, at 12:00 p.m. EDT at the Virtual Life Science Investor Forum.

How can investors attend NervGen Pharma's (NGENF) Virtual Life Science Investor Forum presentation?

Investors can pre-register and attend online at VirtualInvestorConferences.com. An archived webcast will also be available after the event.

What are the dates for one-on-one meetings with NervGen Pharma (NGENF) management?

Management will be available for virtual one-on-one meetings on March 13-14 and March 17-18, 2025.

Who will be presenting for NervGen Pharma (NGENF) at the Virtual Life Science Investor Forum?

Mike Kelly, President & CEO of NervGen Pharma, will be presenting at the forum.