NKGen Biotech To Present on the Use of Troculeucel for Alzheimer’s and Parkinson’s Disease at the 7th China International Biotechnology Conference & Exhibition

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NKGen Biotech (OTC: NKGN) has announced that its Chairman and CEO, Dr. Paul Y. Song, will present at the 7th China International Biotechnology Conference & Exhibition (BIOTEC-CHINA 2025) in Beijing from April 16-18, 2025.

The presentation, scheduled for April 17, 2025, at 10:20 am CST, will focus on troculeucel, the company's NK cell therapeutic treatment for Alzheimer's and Parkinson's disease. Dr. Song will discuss promising results from Phase 1 clinical trials and compassionate use cases, along with updates on their ongoing Phase 1/2a clinical trial for moderate Alzheimer's disease.

BIOTEC-CHINA 2025 is expected to attract approximately 1,500 biotechnology and pharmaceutical professionals, offering networking opportunities and covering various life science topics including drug discovery, biomanufacturing, genomics, nanotechnology, and cell therapy.

SANTA ANA, Calif., April 14, 2025 (GLOBE NEWSWIRE) -- NKGen Biotech, Inc. (OTC: NKGN) (“NKGen” or the “Company”), a clinical-stage biotechnology company focused on the development and commercialization of innovative autologous and allogeneic natural killer (NK) cell therapeutics, today announced that Paul Y. Song, M.D., Chairman and Chief Executive Officer of NKGen, will be speaking at the 7^th China International Biotechnology Conference & Exhibition (BIOTEC-CHINA 2025), to be held in Beijing, China, April 16-18, 2025.

BIOTEC-CHINA 2025 is a premier gathering of biotechnology and pharmaceutical professionals from across the globe. With close to 1,500 attendees, the event offers a unique opportunity for intensive networking, collaboration, and the exploration of promising new partnerships. Covering a broad range of life science research and applications, BIOTEC-CHINA 2025 will spotlight key innovation areas such as drug discovery, biomanufacturing, genomics, nanotechnology, and cell therapy.

NKGen Presentation Details:
Title:	Use of Autologous Enhanced Natural Killer Cells for Alzheimer’s and Parkinson’s Disease
Location:	Shuijing Hall, Beijing Huanghe Jingdu Conference Center, The Third Building
Date and Time:	April 17, 2025, at 10:20 am – 10:40 am CST (China Standard Time) UTC/GMT +8

Dr. Song will present on the use of troculeucel in the treatment of patients with Alzheimer’s and Parkinson’s disease, highlighting the promising results previously observed in our Phase 1 clinical trials and compassionate use cases. Additionally, Dr. Song will provide an update on NKGen’s ongoing Phase 1/2a clinical trial for moderate Alzheimer’s disease, with recent data presented at the AD/PD™ 2025 conference. The favorable clinical outcomes and biomarker data disclosed to date offer strong indications that troculeucel may emerge as a viable treatment option for patients with Alzheimer’s and Parkinson’s disease.

Previously disclosed data for troculeucel in Alzheimer’s disease can be found on the Scientific Publications page of the Company’s website at https://nkgenbiotech.com/scientific-publications/. News releases containing troculeucel clinical trial updates and regulatory approvals can be found on the News page of the Company’s website at https://nkgenbiotech.com/news/.

About Troculeucel
Troculeucel is a novel cell-based, patient specific, ex vivo expanded autologous NK cell immunotherapeutic drug candidate. NKGen is developing troculeucel for the treatment of neurodegenerative disorders and a broad range of cancers. Troculeucel is the International Nonproprietary Name (“INN”) for SNK01 assigned by the World Health Organization (“WHO”). The WHO INN approval of troculeucel establishes a universally recognized nonproprietary drug name for SNK01 and marks a significant step on NKGen’s journey toward bringing this therapy to market.

About NKGen Biotech
NKGen is a clinical-stage biotechnology company focused on the development and commercialization of innovative autologous and allogeneic NK cell therapeutics. NKGen is headquartered in Santa Ana, California, USA. For more information, please visit www.nkgenbiotech.com.

Forward-Looking Statements 
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Internal Contact:
Denise Chua, MBA, CLS, MLS (ASCP)
SVP, Corporate Affairs
949-396-6830
dchua@nkgenbiotech.com

External Contact:
Kevin Gardner
Managing Director
LifeSci Advisors, LLC
kgardner@lifesciadvisors.com

FAQ

What will NKGen Biotech present at BIOTEC-CHINA 2025?

NKGen Biotech will present on troculeucel, their NK cell therapeutic treatment for Alzheimer's and Parkinson's disease, including Phase 1 trial results and updates on their ongoing Phase 1/2a trial for moderate Alzheimer's disease.

When and where is NKGen Biotech (NKGN) presenting at BIOTEC-CHINA 2025?

The presentation is scheduled for April 17, 2025, at 10:20 am CST in the Shuijing Hall, Beijing Huanghe Jingdu Conference Center.

What is the current development stage of NKGN's troculeucel treatment?

Troculeucel is currently in Phase 1/2a clinical trials for moderate Alzheimer's disease, with promising results from Phase 1 trials and compassionate use cases.

What therapeutic areas is NKGN targeting with troculeucel?

NKGen Biotech is developing troculeucel for the treatment of both Alzheimer's and Parkinson's disease.

How significant is the BIOTEC-CHINA 2025 conference where NKGN is presenting?

BIOTEC-CHINA 2025 is a premier biotechnology event expecting 1,500 global professionals, covering drug discovery, biomanufacturing, genomics, nanotechnology, and cell therapy.