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Expert Interview

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Discussing the clinical landscape of NASH and the potential of Akero's Efruxifermin & Altimmunes Pemvidutide, a GLP-1/glucagon dual receptor agonist.

Ticker(s): AKRO, ALT

Who's the expert?

Institution: California Pacific Medical Center

  • Hepatologist with California Pacific Medical Center’s Liver Disease Management and Transplant Program & Director of Clinical Protocols and Liver Support Services.
  • Treats 50 patients per month with NASH.
  • Investigates the pathophysiology and treatment of portal hypertension, hepatic encephalopathy, and liver support devices for acute and acute-on-chronic liver failure.
  • Leads clinical trials of treatments for hepatic encephalopathy, hepatitis B and C, liver failure, and the management of liver transplantation.

Interview Questions
Q1.

Please describe your background and practice setting

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Q2.

How many patients with NASH do you manage?

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Q3.

How do you diagnose and measure NASH?

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Q4.

What is your opinion of some of the ongoing GLP-1 trials: specifically Altimmune’s pemvidutide?

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Q5.

How does pemvidutide's weight loss data compare to others in this space?

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