Press Releases April 8, 2026 09:00 AM

Palisade Bio to Present at the Needham & Co. 25th Annual Healthcare Conference

Palisade Bio to Present Clinical Progress at Needham & Co. 25th Annual Healthcare Conference

By Derek Hwang PALI
Palisade Bio to Present at the Needham & Co. 25th Annual Healthcare Conference
PALI

Palisade Bio, a clinical-stage biopharmaceutical company focused on next-generation oral PDE4 inhibitor prodrugs, announced a virtual presentation at the Needham & Co. 25th Annual Healthcare Conference on April 16, 2026. The presentation will cover the company's lead program PALI-2108, an oral PDE4 inhibitor targeting inflammatory and fibrotic diseases, advancing towards a Phase 2 clinical study in ulcerative colitis.

Key Points

  • Palisade Bio's upcoming virtual presentation will detail advances in its lead drug candidate, PALI-2108, designed for targeted treatment of inflammatory and fibrotic diseases.
  • The company is progressing towards a Phase 2 clinical trial evaluating PALI-2108's efficacy and safety in ulcerative colitis patients.
  • Management will engage in one-on-one meetings with investors during the conference, signaling transparency and active investor relations.
  • Sectors impacted include biotechnology, pharmaceuticals, and healthcare, specifically focusing on inflammatory and fibrotic disease treatments.

Virtual presentation scheduled for Thursday, April 16th at 2:15 PM ET

Access the webcast here

Denver, CO, April 08, 2026 (GLOBE NEWSWIRE) -- Palisade Bio, Inc. (Nasdaq: PALI) (“Palisade” or the “Company”), a clinical-stage biopharmaceutical company developing next-generation, once-daily, oral PDE4 inhibitor prodrugs designed for targeted delivery to the terminal ileum and colon, today announced that JD Finley, Chief Executive Officer, and Dr. Mitchell Jones, President & Chief Medical Officer, will present at the Needham & Co. 25th Annual Healthcare Conference, being held in a virtual format April 14–17, 2026.

The Company’s virtual presentation is scheduled for Thursday, April 16, 2026, from 2:15 PM to 2:55 PM ET in Track 3. A live webcast of the presentation will be accessible on the Events page in the Investors section of the Company’s website at palisadebio.com. A replay will be available following the live event and will be archived for a limited time.

In addition to the presentation, management will be available to participate in one-on-one meetings with qualified members of the investor community who are registered for the conference.

About Palisade Bio

Palisade Bio, Inc. (Nasdaq: PALI) (“Palisade” or the “Company”) is a clinical-stage biopharmaceutical company advancing a next generation oral PDE4 inhibitor prodrugs designed to improve pharmacology, tolerability and convenience for patients with inflammatory and fibrotic diseases. Through its differentiated prodrug platform and precision pharmacology strategy, Palisade Bio is committed to transforming proven PDE4 biology into better, safer oral therapies for patients living with chronic inflammatory and fibrotic diseases.

The Company’s lead program, PALI-2108, is a once-daily oral PDE4 inhibitor prodrug designed to be selectively bioactivated in the ileum and colon, initiating targeted PDE4 inhibition at sites of disease while enabling systemic distribution of the active drug.

Palisade Bio is now advancing towards a Phase 2 clinical study in UC designed to evaluate clinical remission, response and pharmacodynamic biomarkers over 12 weeks, with an extension phase assessing maintenance of remission. For more information, please go to www.palisadebio.com.

Investor Relations Contact
JTC Team, LLC
Jenene Thomas
908-824-0775
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Risks

  • Clinical trial outcomes remain uncertain; Phase 2 study results might not demonstrate expected efficacy or safety, impacting regulatory approval chances.
  • Market acceptance dependent on differentiation and tolerability of PALI-2108 versus existing PDE4 inhibitors; competitive landscape poses risks.
  • Regulatory hurdles and potential delays in development timelines could impact commercial availability and financial performance.

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