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- Awards Dr. Berkowitz an Inducement Grant in accordance with Nasdaq Listing Rule 5635(c)(4) -NEW HAVEN, Conn., March 18, 2024 (GLOBE NEWSWIRE) -- Arvinas, Inc. (Nasdaq: ARVN), a clinical-stage biotechnology company creating a new class of drugs based on targeted protein degradation, today announced the appointment of Noah Berkowitz, M.D., Ph.D., to the role of Chief Medical Officer and a member of the Executive Committee reporting to President and Chief Executive Officer John Houston, Ph.D. Effective today, Dr. Berkowitz will lead the ongoing clinical development of Arvinas’ PROTAC® protein degrader programs in oncology and neuroscience. “We are thrilled to have Dr. Berkowitz join Arvinas as we continue advancing multiple programs with the goal of improving the lives of patients with serious diseases,” said John Houston, Ph.D., Chairperson, President and Chief Executive Officer at Arvinas. “Noah’s vision, expertise, and proven track record in designing and launching successful clinical programs across all stages of clinical development complement our rapidly advancing portfolio of novel PROTAC protein degraders. His leadership and experience will be invaluable as we approach our first Phase 3 data readout and continue progressing multiple ongoing and planned clinical-stage programs.” Dr. Berkowitz has more than 20 years of experience in advancing programs through early and late stages of development, with proven ability in leading clinical development, regulatory, and medical affairs. He has led multidisciplinary teams and has extensive knowledge of clinical trial design and execution. Dr. Berkowitz joins Arvinas from Bristol-Myers Squibb (BMS), where he was Senior Vice President, Development Unit Head, Hematology. While at BMS, Dr. Berkowitz’s teams achieved initial or subsequent global indications for Abecma®, Breyanzi®, Reblozyl®, Onureg®, and Inrebic®, managed development life cycles for Revlimid®, Pomalyst®, and Sprycel®, and initiated and/or designed registration trials for iberdomide, mezigdomide, and alnuctamab. Prior to BMS, Dr. Berkowitz held roles of increasing responsibility in the areas of oncology, rare diseases, and hematology at Novartis, most recently as Vice President and Clinical Development Head for Hematology. Dr. Berkowitz earned his M.D. and Ph.D. from Columbia University and trained in medical oncology at the National Cancer Institute. “Arvinas is the leader in targeted protein degradation and is on the cusp of its first pivotal data, an important step in potentially bringing an innovative therapeutic approach to patients with serious diseases,” said Dr. Berkowitz. “Arvinas’ progress over the last several years is impressive and I look forward to working with my colleagues, including the strong leadership team at Arvinas, as we prepare for many important upcoming clinical milestones ahead.” The Company also announced that Ron Peck, M.D., who was Chief Medical Officer since joining Arvinas in mid-2019, will be leaving to pursue other opportunities. “In less than five years, Ron built robust clinical development and medical affairs organizations, enabling the planning and initiation of multiple clinical trials across our oncology and neuroscience portfolios,” continued Dr. Houston. “Under Ron’s leadership and in partnership with Pfizer, vepdegestrant has advanced from the start of Phase 1 to multiple ongoing and planned Phase 3 studies in advanced breast cancer. Ron’s teams also progressed our androgen receptor programs, with ARV-766 moving towards Phase 3 initiation, and initiated human dosing of ARV-102, our neuroscience program targeting LRRK2,” said Dr. Houston. “We thank Ron for his tremendous efforts and take confidence in knowing that Dr. Berkowitz is inheriting a high-performing organization.” In connection with the commencement of Dr. Berkowitz’s employment, Arvinas granted Dr. Berkowitz an option to purchase 93,879 shares of common stock and a restricted stock unit award with respect to 63,452 shares of common stock on March 18, 2024, as an inducement material to entering into employment with Arvinas. The option and restricted stock units were granted in accordance with Nasdaq Listing Rule 5635(c)(4) and not pursuant to Arvinas’ stock incentive plan. The option has a 10-year term and an exercise price of $42.60 per share, which is equal to the closing price per share of Arvinas’ common stock on the grant date. The option vests over four years, with 25% of the original number of shares underlying the option vesting on the one-year anniversary of the date of grant and 1/48th of the original number of shares vesting monthly thereafter, and the restricted stock unit award vests in four equal installments on each one-year anniversary of Dr. Berkowitz’s employment start date until the fourth anniversary of Dr. Berkowitz’s start date, subject to his continued service with Arvinas through the applicable vesting dates.  About ArvinasArvinas is a clinical-stage biotechnology company dedicated to improving the lives of patients suffering from debilitating and life-threatening diseases through the discovery, development, and commercialization of therapies that degrade disease-causing proteins. Arvinas uses its proprietary PROTAC® Discovery Engine platform to engineer proteolysis targeting chimeras, or PROTAC® targeted protein degraders, that are designed to harness the body’s own natural protein disposal system to selectively and efficiently degrade and remove disease-causing proteins. In addition to its robust preclinical pipeline of PROTAC protein degraders against validated and “undruggable” targets, the company has four investigational clinical-stage programs: vepdegestrant (ARV-471) for the treatment of patients with locally advanced or metastatic ER+/HER2- breast cancer; ARV-766 and bavdegalutamide for the treatment of men with metastatic castration-resistant prostate cancer; and ARV-102 for the treatment of patients with neurodegenerative disorders. For more information, visit www.arvinas.com. Forward-Looking StatementsThis press release contains forward-looking statements within the meaning of The Private Securities Litigation Reform Act of 1995 that involve substantial risks and uncertainties, including statements with respect to Arvinas’ development plans; the anticipated data readout for Arvinas’ first Phase 3 clinical trial with vepdegestrant (ARV-471); the potential, pending regulatory approval, for vepdegestrant to address an area of significant unmet need and offer patients an innovative therapeutic approach; and the potential advantages and therapeutic benefits of vepdegestrant (ARV-471). All statements, other than statements of historical facts, contained in this press release, including statements regarding Arvinas’ strategy, future operations, prospects, plans and objectives of management, are forward-looking statements. The words “anticipate,” “believe,” “estimate,” “expect,” “intend,” “may,” “might,” “plan,” “predict,” “project,” “target,” “potential,” “will,” “would,” “could,” “should,” “continue,” and similar expressions are intended to identify forward-looking statements, although not all forward-looking statements contain these identifying words. Arvinas may not actually achieve the plans, intentions or expectations disclosed in these forward-looking statements, and you should not place undue reliance on such forward-looking statements. Actual results or events could differ materially from the plans, intentions and expectations disclosed in the forward-looking statements Arvinas makes as a result of various risks and uncertainties, including but not limited to: Arvinas’ and Pfizer, Inc.’s (“Pfizer”) performance of the respective obligations with respect to Arvinas’ collaboration with Pfizer; whether Arvinas and Pfizer will be able to successfully conduct and complete clinical development for vepdegestrant (ARV-471); whether Arvinas will be able to successfully conduct and complete development for its other product candidates, including ARV-766, and including whether Arvinas initiates and completes clinical trials for its product candidates and receive results from its clinical trials on its expected timelines or at all; whether Arvinas and Pfizer, as appropriate, will be able to obtain marketing approval for and commercialize vepdegestrant (ARV-471), ARV-766 and other product candidates on current timelines or at all; Arvinas’ ability to protect its intellectual property portfolio; whether Arvinas’ cash and cash equivalent resources will be sufficient to fund its foreseeable and unforeseeable operating expenses and capital expenditure requirements; and other important factors discussed in the “Risk Factors” section of Arvinas’ Annual Report on Form 10-K for the year ended December 31, 2023 and subsequent other reports on file with the U.S. Securities and Exchange Commission. The forward-looking statements contained in this press release reflect Arvinas’ current views with respect to future events, and Arvinas assumes no obligation to update any forward-looking statements, except as required by applicable law. These forward-looking statements should not be relied upon as representing Arvinas’ views as of any date subsequent to the date of this release. Contacts Investors:Jeff Boyle+1 (347) 247-5089Jeff.Boyle@arvinas.com Media:Maurissa Messier+1 (908) 208-9254Maurissa.messier-c@arvinas.com

DOVER, Del., March 18, 2024 /PRNewswire/ -- Brenig Therapeutics, a portfolio company of Torrey Pines Investments, OrbiMed Advisors, and BioGeneration Ventures, focusing on treatment of neurodegenerative diseases, presented new safety data on its LRRK2 inhibitor drug candidate at the ACS Spring 2024 Conference at the New Orleans Ernest N. Morial Convention Center, on March 17th, 2024. Brenig's innovative approach to the rationally designed LRRK2 inhibitor (BT-0267) marks a significant stride in the company's mission to combat neurodegenerative diseases. LRRK2, a key protein implicated in Parkinson's disease (PD), has been a challenging therapeutic target. Brenig's cutting-edge research has culminated in the development of a candidate with a highly efficient blood-brain barrier penetration, minimal peripheral exposure, as well as a superior overall safety profile. Current data highlights the superior safety profile of LRRK2 Inhibitor BT-0267 with an exceptional CSF to plasma ratio, in vivo efficacy of BT-0267 in brain and no visible lung and kidney morphological changes compared to other LRRK2 inhibitor candidates. BT-0267 will be entering human clinical trials by the end of 2024. Brenig's breakthrough efforts in developing the best-in-class LRRK2 inhibitor for the disease modifying treatment of PD population, including idiopathic PD (iPD) cases, have been supported by the cutting-edge computer-aided drug design and structural biology expertise of Expert Systems Accelerator. About Brenig Therapeutics Brenig Therapeutics is a European science-based venture dedicated to pioneering breakthrough treatments for neurodegenerative diseases. With a focus on developing innovative therapies, Brenig is committed to advancing the field of neurology through cutting-edge research and strategic partnerships. For further information, please contact: Alexei Pushechnikov, PhD CTO Brenig Therapeutics, Inc email: [email protected] SOURCE Brenig Therapeutics

Presentation to be held on Tuesday, March 19, from 11:30 a.m. – 11:45 a.m. CET LEHI, Utah, March 12, 2024 /PRNewswire/ -- Halia Therapeutics, a clinical-stage biopharmaceutical company pioneering a novel class of small molecule medications designed to combat inflammation, today announced that David J. Bearss, Ph.D., President and CEO of Halia Therapeutics, will present at the BIO-Europe Spring 2024 Conference on Tuesday, March 19. Dr. Bearss' presentation will highlight the recent developments in Halia's pipeline of novel therapeutics designed to improve patients' lives with chronic inflammatory disorders and neurodegenerative diseases, including the 2 ongoing Phase II clinical trials evaluating its lead asset, HT-6184, a selective and orally bioavailable first-in-class inhibitor of the NLRP3/NEK7 inflammasome. The presentation will include recent business updates and anticipated milestones. Details about the presentation are as follows: Presenter: David J. Bearss, Ph.D., President and CEO of Halia Therapeutics Date: Tuesday, March 19, 2024, from 11:30 a.m. to 11:45 a.m. CET Location: Barcelona International Convention Centre - CCIB, Barcelona, Spain Room: 133/134 Registration: Here This premier event will mark the 19th edition, bringing together over 1,000 companies, 2,000 visitors, and key decision-makers from around the globe to explore the latest advancements and forge strategic partnerships. Dr. Bearss and Jeff Burton, CFO, will be available for meetings with registered conference attendees. About Halia Therapeutics, Inc. Halia Therapeutics is discovering and developing a pipeline of novel therapeutics to improve patients' lives with chronic inflammatory disorders and neurodegenerative diseases, with its initial programs targeting NEK7 and LRRK2. Halia's lead candidate, HT-6184, a novel NEK7/NLRP3 inhibitor, has completed a Phase I study ( NCT05447546) evaluating the safety and tolerability of HT-6184 when administered as single or multiple oral doses at escalating dose levels in healthy volunteer subjects. Halia has also initiated 2 Phase II trials to evaluate the efficacy of HT-6184 for the treatment of lower-risk myelodysplastic syndromes (LR-MDS) and on post-procedure diagnostic biomarkers of inflammation and pain ( NCT06241742). The company is headquartered in Lehi, Utah. For more info, visit or follow us on LinkedIn and Twitter (X). Company Contact: James Dye +1.385.355.4315 [email protected] Media Contact: Ignacio Guerrero-Ros, Ph.D. Russo Partners, LLC +1 (646) 942-5604 [email protected] SOURCE Halia Therapeutics