| Source: Aphaia Pharma
ZUG, Switzerland and SAN JUAN, Puerto Rico and TORONTO, Nov. 25, 2024 (GLOBE NEWSWIRE) — Aphaia Pharma, a clinical-stage company harnessing precision-targeted drug formulations to restore endogenous endocrine balance for the treatment of obesity and associated metabolic diseases, today announced that Steffen-Sebastian Bolz, MD, Ph.D., Chief Scientific Officer of Aphaia Pharma, will participate in a panel discussion at the 1st Annual Obesity & Metabolic Innovation Forum, taking place December 4, 2024, in Boston, Massachusetts. The panel will provide unique perspectives on the rapid growth of GLP-1 drugs and their potential to address the root causes of chronic diseases, such as obesity.
Details on the presentation are as follows:
Panel: The Future of GLP-1 Drugs – A Panacea for Chronic Disease?
Date: Wednesday, December 4, 2024, at 3:30 p.m. EST
Location: Convene One Boston Place
About Aphaia Pharma
Aphaia Pharma is a clinical-stage biopharmaceutical company harnessing proprietary precision-targeted drug formulations to restore endogenous hormone release from nutrient-sensing cells in the gastrointestinal tract to treat and prevent metabolic disorders such as obesity and associated diseases. Aphaia’s lead candidate, APH-012, a glucose formulation, has been shown to safely restore endogenous hormone release in individuals with obesity. APH-012 is being evaluated in two Phase 2 trials, one for chronic weight management in individuals with obesity and the second to improve glucose tolerance in individuals with prediabetes. The versatile design of Aphaia’s technology platform provides an opportunity for the development of treatments for multiple disease patterns.
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