Vir Biotechnology Inc. is a biotechnology company focused on leveraging the immune system to develop transformative therapies for infectious diseases and other serious conditions. It aims to create innovative treatments that harness the power of antibodies and other immune-based technologies to target a variety of diseases, including viral infections and immune-related disorders. Through its cutting-edge research and development efforts, the company seeks to improve health outcomes and provide novel solutions to unmet medical needs, with a particular emphasis on addressing global health challenges.
Vir Biotechnology, Inc. (Nasdaq: VIR) today announced that tobevibart and elebsiran have received U.S. Food and Drug Administration (FDA) Breakthrough Therapy designation and European Medicines Agency (EMA) Priority Medicines (PRIME) designation for the treatment of chronic hepatitis delta (CHD). The designations are supported by compelling positive safety and efficacy data from the Phase 2 SOLSTICE trial, from which the Company recently presented new data at AASLD The Liver Meeting® in San Diego, U.S. Vir Biotechnology’s Phase 3 ECLIPSE registrational program evaluating tobevibart and elebsiran in CHD will commence in the first half of 2025.
Vir Biotechnology, Inc. (NASDAQ:VIR) today announced it will host a virtual investor event to discuss initial data from the dual-masked Phase 1 T-cell engagers VIR-5818 targeting a variety of HER2-expressing solid tumors and VIR-5500 targeting PSMA in metastatic castration-resistant prostate cancer (mCRPC) along with updates on the PRO-XTEN™ platform on January 8, 2025, at 5:00 a.m. PT / 8:00 a.m. ET.
Vir Biotechnology Inc. (NASDAQ: VIR) today announced that Marianne De Backer, M.Sc., Ph.D., MBA, Chief Executive Officer, is scheduled to participate in a fireside chat at the 7th Annual Evercore ISI HealthCONx Conference on Tuesday December 3, at 6:10 a.m. PT / 9:10 a.m. ET in Miami, Florida.
Vir Biotechnology, Inc. (NASDAQ:VIR) today announced positive results from the SOLSTICE Phase 2 clinical trial evaluating tobevibart alone, or in combination with elebsiran, in people with chronic hepatitis delta (CHD). The most-advanced and potential first-of-its-kind investigational human monoclonal antibody and siRNA combination dosed monthly achieved 100% virologic response and rapid hepatitis delta virus (HDV) RNA suppression. HDV RNA below the lower limit of quantification (< LLOQ), target not detected (TND), the best measure that the virus is cleared from the body, was achieved in 41% (13/32) of participants at Week 24 rising to 64% (14/22) of participants by Week 36. In a cohort that reached Week 60, 80% (4/5) achieved HDV RNA TND.
Vir Biotechnology, Inc. (Nasdaq: VIR) today announced that the European Medicines Agency (EMA) Committee for Orphan Medicinal Products (COMP), has issued a positive opinion on the application for orphan drug designation of tobevibart and elebsiran for the treatment of chronic hepatitis delta (CHD). This opinion is based on encouraging preliminary data from the Phase 2 SOLSTICE trial. Vir Biotechnology will present 24-week data from the Phase 2 SOLSTICE trial at AASLD The Liver Meeting® in San Diego, CA, on November 18 at 6.15 p.m. PT. An investor conference call is scheduled for November 19, 2024, at 5.15 a.m. PT / 8.15 a.m. ET.
Vir Biotechnology's Phase 2 study on hepatitis B treatments shows promising antigen loss rates, with up to 46% achieving seroclearance in key regimens.
Vir Biotechnology, Inc. (Nasdaq: VIR) today announced end-of-treatment data from Part B of the MARCH Phase 2 clinical study evaluating combinations of tobevibart and elebsiran, with or without pegylated interferon alfa (PEG-IFNα), in participants with chronic hepatitis B. The study demonstrated promising rates of hepatitis B surface antigen (HBsAg) loss (seroclearance) in participants with low baseline HBsAg (<1000 IU/mL) in both combination regimens. The efficacy and safety profile support continued development to evaluate the potential to achieve a functional cure. Detailed data will be presented in a late-breaking oral presentation at the American Association for the Study of Liver Diseases (AASLD) The Liver Meeting®, in San Diego, CA, on November 18 at 5:00 p.m. PT. Vir Biotechnology will host an investor conference call on November 19, at 5.15 a.m. PT / 8.15 a.m. ET.
Vir Biotechnology, Inc. (Nasdaq: VIR) today announced the Company will provide a corporate update and report financial results for the third quarter ended September 30, 2024, on October 31, 2024. The Company will host a conference call at 1:30 p.m. Pacific Time / 4:30 p.m. Eastern Time on October 31, 2024.
Vir Biotechnology, Inc. (NASDAQ:VIR) today announced it will present new data from the Phase 2 SOLSTICE clinical trial evaluating the efficacy and safety profile of tobevibart, an investigational monoclonal antibody (mAb), and elebsiran, an investigational small interfering ribonucleic acid (siRNA) for the potential treatment of chronic hepatitis delta.
Vir Biotechnology, Inc. (NASDAQ:VIR) today announced that Mark Eisner, M.D., M.P.H., Executive Vice President and Chief Medical Officer, is scheduled to participate in a fireside chat at the H.C. Wainwright 5th Annual Viral Hepatitis Virtual Conference on Tuesday, October 8, at 10:00 a.m. PT / 1:00 p.m. ET.
Vir Biotechnology Inc. (Nasdaq: VIR) today announced that Jason O’Byrne, MBA, is appointed as Executive Vice President and Chief Financial Officer (CFO), effective October 2, 2024. Mr. O’Byrne will join the Vir Executive Management Team and report directly to the company’s Chief Executive Officer, Marianne De Backer, M.Sc., Ph.D., MBA.
Vir Biotechnology, Inc. (Nasdaq: VIR) today announced that the exclusive worldwide license agreement with Sanofi announced on August 1, 2024, has closed following expiration of the waiting period under the Hart-Scott-Rodino Antitrust Improvements Act of 1976. The agreement provides Vir with an exclusive worldwide license to three clinical-stage masked T-cell engagers (TCEs) with potential applications in a range of cancers and exclusive use of the proprietary PRO-XTENTM masking platform for oncology and infectious disease. Key employees from Sanofi with extensive scientific and development expertise in TCEs, and in-depth experience using the PRO-XTEN platform, will join Vir. Further information about the TCEs and their respective development plans will be provided at Vir’s upcoming R&D Day in November.
PALM BEACH, Fla., Sept. 04, 2024 (GLOBE NEWSWIRE) -- FN Media Group News Commentary - The emergence of SARS-CoV-2, which triggered the COVID-19 pandemic with overall is widely regarded as the greatest medical emergency of the twentieth century. COVID-19’s impact on global society would be felt for a long time. Nonetheless, significant investment in life sciences in the last few decades has facilitated a rapid scientific response through advances in viral characterization, testing, and sequencing. A report from Transparency Market Research projects that the global COVID-19 therapeutics market size is projected to reach more than US$ 16.2 Bn by the end of 2031. The report continued: “The coronavirus treatment, and vaccination market witnessed significant increase in demand due to the desire of governments and people to safeguard themselves and their loved ones from the virus. Technology advancements have facilitated the rapid development of COVID medications therapies and vaccinations. In a relatively short amount of time, emerging technologies, such as CRISPR and mRNA, have made it possible to develop new medicines. Pharmaceutical corporations, biotech companies, academic institutions, and governmental entities have worked closely together to create COVID-19 treatments. New therapies and vaccines have been developed and distributed more rapidly because of this collaboration.” Active companies in the biotech industry this week include Sunshine Biopharma Inc. (NASDAQ: SBFM), Moderna, Inc. (NASDAQ: MRNA), Pfizer Inc. (NYSE: PFE), Vir Biotechnology, Inc. (NASDAQ: VIR), INOVIO (NASDAQ: INO).
Vir Biotechnology Inc. (NASDAQ: VIR) today announced that Marianne De Backer, M.Sc., Ph.D., MBA, Chief Executive Officer is scheduled to participate in a fireside chat at the Morgan Stanley 22nd Annual Global Healthcare Conference on Thursday, September 5, at 1:50 p.m. PT / 4:50 p.m. ET in New York City.
