Vivacitas Oncology to present AR-67 at the Biotech Showcase Investor Conference

WALNUT CREEK, CALIFORNIA, US, January 10, 2022 – Vivacitas Oncology, Inc. (“Vivacitas” or the “Company”), a privately held clinical stage biopharmaceutical company focused on tough–to–treat cancers, today announced it will present at the 2022 Biotech ShowcaseTM conference with an on-line presentation.

Mark Suseck, Vivacitas CEO & Director will present an overview of the company, it’s lead compound (AR-67), and clinical development plans. Mr. Suseck stated, “We look forward to participating in this year’s Showcase and sharing an update on our efforts to deliver potential new treatment options for oncology patients.”

Biotech ShowcaseTM is an investor and networking conference focused on innovative private and micro-mid-cap biotechnology companies.

Presentation details can be found below:

TitleVivacitas Oncology Inc.
PresenterMark Suseck
DateTuesday, January 11, 2022
Time3:15 PM (PST) / 6:15 PM (EST)

For registration, click here.

ABOUT VIVACITAS ONCOLOGY:

Vivacitas Oncology is a private clinical-stage biopharmaceutical company focused on tough- to-treat cancers. It originated with the vision of Dr. Joseph Rubinfeld (co-founder of Amgen) and Infusion 51a, LP to transform select chemotherapies beyond their initial potency, toxicity, stability, and/or pharmacokinetics challenges and unlock maximum treatment and tolerability potential. Through an enduring spirit, Vivacitas continues to apply clarity, tenacity, and vision in our fight against aggressive cancers and our pursuit of new treatment options for patients and their families worldwide.

For further information please visit www.vivaoncology.com or Elise@vivaoncology.com

AR-67 has the potential to deliver the efficacy of Camptothecins with significantly less gastrointestinal and hematological toxicity than Irinotecan. That could be a game changer for patients with gastrointestinal cancers.
Dr. Gerard Blobe, MD, PhD.Duke University School of Medicine.
AR–67 is a next generation camptothecin optimized for fewer side effects and blood-brain-barrier penetration. In glioblastoma patients treated with AR-67 on a clinical trial at our center, we saw encouraging outcomes and tumor shrinkage. AR-67 was extremely well tolerated. I believe AR-67 represents a novel approach in treating this devastating disease.
Dr. Jai Grewal, MD.NSPC Brain and Spine Surgery, NY

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