AVAN Avant Immunotherapeutics (MM)

AVANT Immunotherapeutics, Inc. (Nasdaq: AVAN) today announced that Anthony S. Marucci, Interim President and Chief Executive Officer of AVANT Immunotherapeutics, Inc., will present at the Seventh Annual Needham & Company, LLC Biotechnology & Medical Technology Conference at the New York Palace Hotel in New York City on Wednesday, June 11 at 11:30 am, EDT. A live webcast of the 30-minute presentation will be available online at http://www.wsw.com/webcast/needham25/avan/ and via the Investor Information area of AVANT�s website at http://www.avantimmune.com. An archive of the webcast will be available via AVANT�s website for 60 days following the event. About AVANT Immunotherapeutics, Inc. AVANT Immunotherapeutics, Inc. is a NASDAQ-listed company discovering and developing innovative vaccines and targeted immunotherapeutics for the treatment of cancer, infectious and inflammatory diseases. AVANT focuses on the use of tumor-specific targets and human monoclonal antibodies (mAbs) to precisely deliver therapeutic agents through its novel �targeted immunization� approach. AVANT also possesses innovative bacterial vector delivery technologies with unique manufacturing and preservation processes that offer the potential for a new generation of infectious disease vaccines. AVANT�s deep product pipeline consists of products in varying stages of development, with its lead candidate, CDX-110, partnered with Pfizer, Inc., currently undergoing evaluation in a Phase 2b/3 clinical trial in newly diagnosed glioblastoma multiforme, one of the most aggressive forms of brain cancer. AVANT also has five product candidates in its development pipeline including: CDX-1307, a product based on its proprietary APC Targeting Technology�, which is in two Phase 1 clinical trials for patients with advanced pancreatic, bladder, breast and colon cancer; TP10, a complement inhibitor, in development for transplantation and other indications; and Three candidates based on its oral, rapidly-protecting, single-dose and temperature-stable vaccine technology, including combination vaccines for travelers, the military and global health needs. AVANT has three commercialized products, including Rotarix� for the prevention of rotavirus infection and two human food safety vaccines for reducing salmonella infection in chickens and eggs. Additional information on AVANT Immunotherapeutics, Inc. can be obtained through our site on the World Wide Web: http://www.avantimmune.com.