Lilly to Present Phase II Rheumatoid Arthritis and Biomarker Data at ACR For Two Investigational Medicines to Treat Autoimmune Diseases

Eli Lilly and Company LLY will present Phase II data in rheumatoid arthritis (RA) for two of its investigational autoimmune medicines at the annual meeting of the American College of Rheumatology (ACR), which takes place Nov. 10-14, 2012, in Washington, D.C. These compounds include tabalumab, an anti-BAFF monoclonal antibody, and baricitinib, a janus kinase (JAK) inhibitor being developed in partnership with Incyte Corporation.