Viking Therapeutics to Present at 20th Annual Needham Virtual Healthcare Conference

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Viking Therapeutics announces that CEO Brian Lian, Ph.D., will present at the 20th Annual Needham Virtual Healthcare Conference from April 12-15, 2021. His presentation is scheduled for April 14 from 3:45 – 4:25 p.m. Eastern. The company focuses on developing innovative therapies for metabolic and endocrine disorders, including VK2809, currently in Phase 2b trials for non-alcoholic steatohepatitis (NASH). VK0214 is also in a Phase 1 trial for X-linked adrenoleukodystrophy (X-ALD). For more information, visit vikingtherapeutics.com.

SAN DIEGO, April 7, 2021 /PRNewswire/ -- Viking Therapeutics, Inc. ("Viking") (NASDAQ: VKTX), a clinical-stage biopharmaceutical company focused on the development of novel therapies for metabolic and endocrine disorders, today announced that its chief executive officer, Brian Lian, Ph.D., will deliver a corporate presentation as part of the 20^th Annual Needham Virtual Healthcare Conference.  The conference, which will take place April 12-15, 2021, is being conducted with a virtual format.

Details for this presentation are as follows:

• 20^th Annual Needham Virtual Healthcare Conference 
  Conference Dates: April 12-15, 2021 
  Presentation Time/Date: 3:45 – 4:25 p.m. Eastern on Wednesday, April 14, 2021 
  Format: Virtual conference

About Viking Therapeutics, Inc.

Viking Therapeutics is a clinical-stage biopharmaceutical company focused on the development of novel, orally available, first-in-class or best-in-class therapies for the treatment of metabolic and endocrine disorders.  Viking's research and development activities leverage its expertise in metabolism to develop innovative therapeutics designed to improve patients' lives.  The company's clinical programs include VK2809, a novel, orally available, small molecule selective thyroid hormone receptor beta agonist for the treatment of lipid and metabolic disorders, which is currently being evaluated in a Phase 2b study for the treatment of biopsy-confirmed non-alcoholic steatohepatitis (NASH) and fibrosis.  In a Phase 2 trial for the treatment of non-alcoholic fatty liver disease (NAFLD) and elevated LDL-C, patients who received VK2809 demonstrated statistically significant reductions in LDL-C and liver fat content compared with patients who received placebo.  The company is also developing VK0214, a novel, orally available, small molecule selective thyroid hormone receptor beta agonist for the potential treatment of X-linked adrenoleukodystrophy (X-ALD).  VK0214 is currently being evaluated in a Phase 1 first-in-human clinical trial.  The company holds exclusive worldwide rights to a portfolio of five therapeutic programs, including those noted above, which are based on small molecules licensed from Ligand Pharmaceuticals Incorporated.

For more information about Viking Therapeutics, please visit www.vikingtherapeutics.com. Follow Viking on Twitter @Viking_VKTX.

 

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FAQ

What is Viking Therapeutics presenting at the Needham Conference?

Viking Therapeutics is presenting on their innovative therapies for metabolic and endocrine disorders, including updates on VK2809 and VK0214.

When is Viking Therapeutics' presentation scheduled?

The presentation is scheduled for April 14, 2021, from 3:45 to 4:25 p.m. Eastern.

What are VK2809 and VK0214?

VK2809 is a treatment for non-alcoholic steatohepatitis (NASH), while VK0214 is under evaluation for X-linked adrenoleukodystrophy (X-ALD).

Where can I find more information about Viking Therapeutics?

More information is available on their website at www.vikingtherapeutics.com.

What dates does the 20th Annual Needham Conference take place?

The conference takes place from April 12-15, 2021.