Shares of biotech firm Immunic IMUX.O rise 5% to $1.08 premarket
Co says it appointed Jon Congleton to its board; he helped launch Teva’s multiple sclerosis drug Copaxone in the United States
Congleton has also served as CEO of Mineralys Therapeutics, Impel NeuroPharma and Nivalis Therapeutics,
Adds it is developing vidofludimus calcium, an oral experimental drug for relapsing multiple sclerosis, a form of the disease with recurring flare‑ups
Co says late‑stage study readouts for the drug are expected by the end of 2026
Multiple sclerosis is a disease in which the immune system attacks nerves, leading to problems with movement and vision
Shares fell ~47% in 2025