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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- 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.

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.

- Conference Participation: AbCellera announced its presentation at the 44th Annual J.P. Morgan Healthcare Conference on January 14, 2026, showcasing its advancements in antibody drug development across endocrinology, women's health, immunology, and oncology.
- Investor Relations: The presentation will be accessible via a live audio webcast through a link on AbCellera's Investor Relations website, with a replay available post-presentation, aimed at enhancing communication and transparency with investors.
- Company Background: AbCellera is a clinical-stage biotechnology company focused on developing antibody-based medicines to address unmet needs in critical health areas, thereby increasing its influence in the biopharmaceutical industry.
- Information Access: Investors can find more details and updates regarding the conference on the company’s website, further enhancing its visibility and appeal in the capital markets.
DoorDash Insider Purchase: Alfred Lin, Director of DoorDash, purchased 514,047 shares of DASH for $100.28 million at $195.07 each, currently seeing a 5.1% gain as the stock trades at $205.00.
AbCellera Biologics Insider Purchase: Director John S. Montalbano bought 50,000 shares of AbCellera Biologics for $178,460 at $3.57 each, following two previous purchases totaling $198,068 at an average of $2.33 per share.
Market Performance: DoorDash's stock is up approximately 2.8% on the day, while AbCellera Biologics is down about 3.8%.
Disclaimer: The views expressed in the report are those of the author and do not necessarily reflect the opinions of Nasdaq, Inc.

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FibroBiologics Inc. Growth: FibroBiologics Inc. climbed 13.51% to $0.40 after hours, following a previous corporate update and third-quarter financial results released on October 31.
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