Viking Therapeutics Appoints Neil Aubuchon as Chief Commercial Officer
Viking Therapeutics (VKTX) announced the appointment of Neil Aubuchon as chief commercial officer. Aubuchon brings more than two decades of biopharmaceutical industry experience spanning leadership roles across global commercial and marketing functions including focus within the cardiometabolic space. Prior to joining Viking, Aubuchon was the chief commercial officer at AbCellera (ABCL).
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AbCellera Biologics Initiates Phase 2 of pPREMIUM Clinical Trial
- Clinical Trial Advancement: AbCellera Biologics has dosed the first patients in the Phase 2 portion of its pPREMIUM clinical trial, marking a significant milestone in the development of antibody therapeutics, which is expected to drive further research and market applications.
- Successful Patient Recruitment: The initiation of this trial indicates positive progress in patient recruitment, laying a solid foundation for subsequent clinical data collection and analysis, thereby enhancing investor confidence.
- Strengthened R&D Strategy: By advancing the pPREMIUM project, AbCellera demonstrates its research capabilities in the biopharmaceutical sector, aiming to enhance its market competitiveness and meet the growing therapeutic demands.
- Optimistic Market Outlook: As the clinical trial progresses, AbCellera is poised to secure more collaboration opportunities and funding support in the future, further propelling the commercialization of its products.
AbCellera resolves patent dispute with Bruker regarding microfluidic technology.
Patent Settlement: Bruker Corp. will pay AbCellera Biologics $36 million plus future royalties as part of a settlement regarding a patent for microfluidic devices used in cell culture and recovery.
Court Ruling: A federal appeals court upheld AbCellera's patent, rejecting Bruker's argument that the patent was prior art.
Market Reaction: Following the news, AbCellera's stock rose approximately 8% in morning trading.
Bruker Developments: Bruker has also received a $25 million order for magnetic resonance systems from prominent European institutions and has been upgraded to Outperform by Wolfe based on its 2026 outlook.
