PRINCETON, N.J., Dec. 03, 2019 (GLOBE NEWSWIRE) -- PDS Biotechnology Corporation (Nasdaq: PDSB), a clinical stage immuno-oncology company with a broad pipeline of novel products based on the companys proprietary Versamune T-cell activating technology, today announced that Dr. Frank Bedu-Addo, President and Chief Executive Officer, is scheduled to present the company's upcoming clinical trials and recent clinical data demonstrating the potential of the Versamune-based products to overcome key limitations of current cancer immunotherapy at the 12th Annual LD Micro Main Event being held on December 10-12, 2019 at the Luxe Sunset Boulevard Hotel in Los Angeles, CA.

Event: 12th Annual LD Micro Main EventFormat: Presentation & 1x1 MeetingsDate: Wednesday, December 11, 2019Time: 1:40pm PTLocation: Luxe Sunset Boulevard Hotel, Los Angeles, CA: Track 3

About PDS Biotechnology

PDS Biotechnology is a clinical-stage immuno-oncology company with a broad pipeline of novel products based on the companys proprietary Versamune T-cell activating technology. The Versamune platform effectively delivers tumor-specific antigens for in-vivo uptake and processing, while also activating a critical immunological pathway, the type 1 interferon pathway, thus resulting in the production of potent tumor-specific killer T-cells. Using Versamune, PDS Biotechnology is engineering therapies designed to better recognize cancer cells and break down their defense systems to effectively attack and destroy tumors. PDS Biotechnologys pipeline combines the Versamune technology with tumor-specific antigens across several cancer types. To learn more, please visit http://www.pdsbiotech.com or follow us on Twitter @pdsbiotech.

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