Viking Topline Ph2b VK2809 NASH Data; Chinook and Ionis Partner to Develop ASO Therapy for CKD
Two cardiometabolic-related news items have been observed: Viking Therapeutics announced positive topline results from its Ph2b VOYAGE study evaluating VK2809, an oral thyroid beta receptor (TRβ) agonist, in patients with biopsy-confirmed NASH (F2 and F3; view CT.gov record) and hosted an associated call with investors (view press release; webcast); and Chinook Therapeutics announced it has entered into a collaboration agreement with Ionis for the discovery, development, and commercialization of an antisense oligonucleotide (ASO) therapy for a rare, severe CKD with significant unmet medical need (view press release). Below, FENIX provides highlights and insights into the respective news items.
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Matthew has been a thought leader in the high-growth therapeutic areas of diabetes and cardiovascular medicine since 2006, making regular attendance at large and small CV/met scientific meetings and an architect of novel methods for assessing market opportunities. He has over a decade of experience in leading CV/met consulting engagements, is a published author in PM360 and Diabetes Technology & Therapeutics, and has been quoted in The Pink Sheet on anti-thrombotics.
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