EDISON, N.J., June 13, 2017 (GLOBE NEWSWIRE) -- ContraVir Pharmaceuticals, Inc. (NASDAQ:CTRV), a biopharmaceutical company focused on the development and commercialization of targeted antiviral therapies, announced today that it will present at the 2017 Biotechnology Innovation Organization (BIO) International Convention being held June 19 - 22, 2017 in San Diego, California.
James Sapirstein, Chief Executive Officer of ContraVir, will provide an overview of the Company's business during a live presentation and is available to meet with investors and other companies who are registered to attend the conference. Interested parties may contact ContraVir through the BIO One-on-One Partnering™ system.
| Event: | BIO International Conference | |
| Date: | Wednesday, June 21, 2017 | |
| Time: | 10:45 AM (Pacific Time) | |
| Location: | Theater 3 |
About ContraVir Pharmaceuticals
ContraVir is a biopharmaceutical company focused on the development and commercialization of targeted antiviral therapies with a specific focus on developing a potentially curative therapy for hepatitis B virus (HBV). The Company is developing two novel anti-HBV compounds with complementary mechanisms of action. TXL™ currently in Phase 2a, is designed to deliver high intrahepatic concentrations of TFV, while minimizing off-target effects caused by high levels of circulating TFV. CRV431, the other anti-HBV compound, is a next-generation cyclophilin inhibitor with a unique structure that increases its potency and selective index against HBV. ContraVir is also developing Valnivudine™, an orally available nucleoside analogue prodrug; Valnivudine™ is currently in Phase 3 for the treatment of herpes zoster. In addition to direct antiviral activity, Phase 2 data suggest that Valnivudine™ has the potential to reduce the incidence of debilitating shingles-associated pain known as post-herpetic neuralgia (PHN). For more information visit www.contravir.com.