XOMA to Present at the 2016 Wedbush PacGrow Healthcare Conference

BERKELEY, Calif., Aug. 11, 2016 (GLOBE NEWSWIRE) -- XOMA Corporation XOMA, a leader in the discovery and development of therapeutic antibodies, announced today that John Varian, the Company's Chief Executive Officer, is scheduled to present at the Wedbush PacGrow Healthcare Conference on Wednesday, August 17, 2016, at 3:40 p.m. EDT.

A live audio webcast of the presentation can be accessed in the Investors and Media section of XOMA's website at http://investors.xoma.com/events.cfm. An archived version of the webcast will be available via replay for 30 days following the presentation.

About XOMA Corporation
XOMA Corporation is a leader in the discovery and development of therapeutic antibodies. The Company's innovative product candidates result from its expertise in developing ground-breaking monoclonal antibodies, including allosteric antibodies, which have created new opportunities to potentially treat a wide range of human diseases. XOMA's scientific research has produced a portfolio of five endocrine assets, each of which has the opportunity to address multiple indications. The Company's lead product candidate, XOMA 358, is an allosteric monoclonal antibody that reduces insulin receptor activity, which could have a major impact on hyperinsulinism. The Company recently initiated Phase 2 development activities for XOMA 358 in patients with congenital hyperinsulinism and in patients who experience hypoglycemia following gastric bypass surgery. For more information, visit www.xoma.com.