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Viking Therapeutics to Present at H.C. Wainwright BioConnect 2021 Conference

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Viking Therapeutics, Inc. (NASDAQ: VKTX) announced its CEO, Brian Lian, Ph.D., will present at the H.C. Wainwright BioConnect 2021 Conference from January 11-14, 2021. The presentation will be available online starting on January 11. Viking Therapeutics specializes in developing innovative therapies for metabolic and endocrine disorders. Key programs include VK2809, targeting non-alcoholic steatohepatitis (NASH) and fibrosis, and VK0214, aimed at X-linked adrenoleukodystrophy (X-ALD), indicating strong potential in the biopharmaceutical landscape.

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SAN DIEGO, Jan. 5, 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 H.C. Wainwright BioConnect 2021 Conference. The conference, which will take place January 11-14, 2021, is being conducted with a virtual format.

Details for this presentation are as follows:

  • H.C. Wainwright BioConnect 2021 Conference
    Conference Dates: January 11-14, 2021
    Presentation Timing: Available online upon start of conference on Monday, January 11, 2021
    Format: Virtual conference; webcast available

A webcast of the H.C. Wainwright presentation may be accessed via a link on the Viking Therapeutics website in the Investors & Media section under Webcasts.  The webcast will be available on the Viking website once the conference gets underway on January 11, 2021.

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

When will Viking Therapeutics present at the H.C. Wainwright BioConnect 2021 Conference?

Viking Therapeutics will present at the H.C. Wainwright BioConnect 2021 Conference from January 11-14, 2021.

Who is presenting for Viking Therapeutics at the H.C. Wainwright Conference?

Brian Lian, Ph.D., the CEO of Viking Therapeutics, will deliver the presentation.

What is Viking Therapeutics focusing on in their research?

Viking Therapeutics focuses on developing novel therapies for metabolic and endocrine disorders.

What is VK2809 and its significance for Viking Therapeutics?

VK2809 is a novel small molecule being evaluated for the treatment of non-alcoholic steatohepatitis (NASH) and fibrosis.

Where can I access the presentation from Viking Therapeutics?

The presentation will be available on Viking Therapeutics' website in the Investors & Media section starting January 11, 2021.

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