Company Overview - Veru Inc. is a late clinical stage biopharmaceutical company focused on developing innovative medicines for cardiometabolic and inflammatory diseases [2] - The company's drug development program includes two late-stage novel small molecules: enobosarm and sabizabulin [2] Enobosarm Obesity Program - Enobosarm is being developed as a next-generation drug to enhance fat loss while preserving lean mass, particularly in older patients receiving semaglutide for chronic weight management [3][4] - The Phase 2b QUALITY clinical study showed positive topline and safety results, with participants losing an average of 11.88 lbs during the active weight loss period [4] - After discontinuation of semaglutide, the placebo group regained 43% of lost body weight, while the enobosarm 3mg and 6mg groups regained only 1.41% (2.73 lbs) and 2.87% (5.29 lbs) respectively, demonstrating a significant reduction in weight regain [4][5] - Enobosarm monotherapy preserved more than 100% of lean mass compared to the placebo group, which experienced a loss of lean mass [5][6] Sabizabulin Atherosclerosis Inflammation Program - Sabizabulin is being explored for the treatment of inflammation in atherosclerotic cardiovascular disease, addressing a significant unmet medical need [8][9] - The drug has shown broad anti-inflammatory activity in previous clinical studies, with a safety database consisting of 266 dosed patients [8][9] - The company believes that combining sabizabulin with statin therapy could effectively reduce inflammation and slow the progression of atherosclerotic cardiovascular disease [8][9] Upcoming Events - Veru Inc. will participate in one-on-one meetings and a fireside chat presentation with investors at the 2025 BTIG Virtual Biotech Conference on July 29-30, 2025 [1]

Company Overview - Upstream Bio, Inc. is a clinical-stage biotechnology company focused on developing treatments for inflammatory diseases, particularly severe respiratory disorders [3] - The company is advancing a monoclonal antibody named verekitug, which targets the receptor for thymic stromal lymphopoietin, a key cytokine involved in inflammatory responses [3] - Verekitug is currently in separate Phase 2 trials for severe asthma and chronic rhinosinusitis with nasal polyps, with plans to initiate development for chronic obstructive pulmonary disease [3] Upcoming Events - Rand Sutherland, MD, CEO of Upstream Bio, will participate in a fireside chat at the Goldman Sachs 46th Annual Global Healthcare Conference on June 11, 2025, at 9:20 a.m. ET [1] - A live webcast of the event will be available on the company's website, with a replay posted afterward [2]

Company Overview - Avalo Therapeutics, Inc. is a clinical stage biotechnology company focused on the treatment of immune dysregulation [3] - The company's lead asset is AVTX-009, an anti-IL-1β monoclonal antibody targeting inflammatory diseases [3] Product Information - AVTX-009 is a humanized monoclonal antibody (IgG4) that binds to interleukin-1β (IL-1β) with high affinity and neutralizes its activity [4] - IL-1β is a central driver in the inflammatory process, and its overproduction is implicated in many autoimmune and inflammatory diseases [4] - Inhibition of IL-1β could be effective in treating conditions such as hidradenitis suppurativa and various inflammatory diseases in dermatology, gastroenterology, and rheumatology [4] Upcoming Events - Dr. Garry Neil, CEO of Avalo, will present at the Citizens Life Sciences Conference in New York on May 8, 2025, at 3:00 pm ET [1]