• Well-established research professional with expertise in early-stage pharmaceutical and biotechnology drug development
• Company driving advancement of proprietary image-guided alpha-particle radiotherapies designed to optimize treatment, improve efficacy, and minimize the toxicity associated with many other cancer drugs

CORALVILLE, IA / July 14, 2021 / Viewpoint Molecular Targeting, Inc. (“Viewpoint” or the “Company”), a radiopharmaceutical company developing precision lead-212-based α-particle oncology therapeutics and complementary diagnostic imaging agents, today announced the appointment of Amos Hedt as its Chief Business Strategy Officer.

“With our continued focus on driving the advancement of our clinical programs, welcoming Amos to the Viewpoint leadership team is a timely and synergistic addition to the Company. His perspective and specialized expertise in theranostics and radiopharmaceuticals will be a valuable asset as we work to advance our targeted alpha-particle therapies for the diagnosis and treatment of multiple oncology indications with significant unmet medical need,” commented Frances Johnson MD, CEO of Viewpoint.

Mr. Hedt is an experienced research professional with over 20 years in the biotechnology and pharmaceutical industries and a comprehensive understanding of all stages of drug research, development, and product innovation. He has extensive experience and knowledge managing clinical projects with a concentration in early-stage drug development specializing in theranostics, radiopharmaceuticals, mAbs, and vaccines.

Mr. Hedt added, “Radiopharmaceuticals and theranostics are rapidly growing areas of interest in oncology therapeutics. Viewpoint’s proprietary lead-212-based α-particle oncology therapeutics and complementary diagnostic imaging agents have demonstrated promising potential in improving efficacy and minimizing toxicity in a number of exciting therapeutic areas. The Company’s management team consists of renowned leaders in the space, and I am honored to join the Viewpoint team and help advance the development of these important oncology theranostics.”

Mr. Hedt joins the Viewpoint team having most recently served as the Founder and Principal Consultant at Cedalion, a strategic consulting and contract research practice specializing in the biotechnology, pharmaceutical, and diagnostic industries, working to provide strategic development plans, analysis of database and literature, and insight into the competitive landscape for an optimized approach to novel developments. Prior to that, he served as Head of Clinical Development and Strategy for Clarity Pharmaceuticals Ltd., a clinical-stage radiopharmaceutical company developing theranostics for the diagnosis and therapy of cancer, where he played a vital role in the design and implementation of clinical trial programs that drove research and development strategies and advancements. Additionally, Mr. Hedt served as Senior Director, Clinical Operations for Patrys Ltd., a clinical-stage biotechnology company focused on the development of an entirely new type of product for the treatment of cancer – natural human antibodies. He also held a variety of roles at CSL Ltd., an Australian multinational specialty biotechnology company that researches, develops, manufactures, and markets products to treat and prevent severe human medical conditions.

Mr. Hedt received his Bachelor of Arts in Psychophysiology and Psychology from the Swinburne University of Technology and completed his Graduate and Postgraduate training in the History and Philosophy of Science at the University of Melbourne.

About Viewpoint

Viewpoint Molecular Targeting is a radiopharmaceutical company developing precision oncology therapeutics and complementary diagnostic imaging agents. The Company’s proprietary technology utilizes lead-212 to deliver powerful alpha radiation specifically to cancer cells via specialized targeting peptides. Viewpoint is also developing complementary imaging diagnostics that incorporate the same targeting peptides which provide the opportunity to personalize treatment and optimize patient outcomes. This “theranostic” approach enables the ability to see the specific tumor and then treat it to potentially improve efficacy and minimize toxicity associated with many other types of cancer treatments.

The Company’s melanoma (VMT01) and neuroendocrine tumor (VMT–NET) programs are entering Phase 1 imaging studies, to be followed by Phase 1/2a therapy trials for the treatment of metastatic melanoma and neuroendocrine tumors at two leading academic institutions. The Company has also developed a proprietary lead-212 generator to secure isotope supply for clinical trial and commercial operations. For more information, please visit the Company’s website viewpointmt.com.

Investor Inquiries:
Jenene Thomas
Chief Executive Officer
JTC Team, LLC
T: 833.475.8247
viewpoint@jtcir.com

SOURCE: Viewpoint Molecular Targeting, Inc.

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• Companies forge relationship to accelerate peptide drug discovery for next-generation radiopharmaceuticals
• Pepscan brings proprietary world-leading peptide drug discovery expertise and technologies
• Viewpoint to apply expertise in radiopharmaceuticals, chelation technologies and bioconjugate chemistry to accelerate the pace of discovery to clinic-ready radiopharmaceuticals

CORALVILLE, IA / July 7, 2021 / Viewpoint Molecular Targeting, Inc. (“Viewpoint” or the “Company”), a radiopharmaceutical company developing precision lead-212-based α-particle oncology therapeutics and complementary diagnostic imaging agents, today announced it has entered into a collaborative partnership with Netherlands-based Pepscan Therapeutics B.V. (“Pepscan”), the all-in-one peptide service provider with proprietary peptide constraining technologies.

“Pepscan is clearly a world leader in peptide discovery and lead optimization, and we are delighted to have taken the first step on this journey,” commented Michael K. Schultz, PhD, Chief Science Officer and Co-Founder of Viewpoint. “In our diligence, the Pepscan team is technically and professionally the strongest we’ve had the pleasure to work with. We are particularly excited to see how their CLIPS™ innovative scaffold technology results in superior synthetic peptide candidates for us to develop.”

Peptide-based radiopharmaceuticals have recently emerged as an exciting therapeutic and diagnostic platform in the areas of neuroendocrine tumors, prostate cancer, and other solid tumors. Pepscan’s world-leading libraries of CLIPS™ (Chemical Linkage of Peptides onto Scaffolds) constrained peptides combined with its screening technologies and deep knowledge of the discovery process will result in optimal ligands which bind cancer-specific cellular targets with high affinity and selectivity. In post-discovery the candidates can be modified with Viewpoint’s proprietary linker and chelator technology which is specific for the lead-212 therapeutic isotope and lead-203 imaging isotope. This allows Viewpoint’s in-house scientists to optimize the pharmacokinetic “tuning” of the peptides to ensure high tumor uptake and reduced healthy organ uptake.

“We are excited to join Viewpoint’s journey and enable them to develop life-improving breakthroughs. Ultimately, the success of our peptide discovery and optimization for radiopharmaceuticals lies in the technical strength, expertise, and understanding of the team that transitions our candidates into clinically relevant radiopharmaceutical drugs,” added Pepscan’s Director of Peptide Discovery, Michael Goldflam. “Given Viewpoint’s track-record in translating its two lead products through development to clinic-ready status, we have great confidence that the Viewpoint team will achieve success based on our discovery results.”

This collaborative partnership agreement provides an avenue for both Viewpoint and Pepscan to focus on their world-leading expertise and technologies in order to accelerate the process from discovery phase to clinic-ready radiopharmaceuticals. The terms of the agreement are to remain confidential.

About Viewpoint

Viewpoint Molecular Targeting is a radiopharmaceutical company developing precision oncology therapeutics and complementary diagnostic imaging agents. The Company’s proprietary technology utilizes lead-212 to deliver powerful alpha radiation specifically to cancer cells via specialized targeting peptides. Viewpoint is also developing complementary imaging diagnostics that incorporate the same targeting peptides which provide the opportunity to personalize treatment and optimize patient outcomes. This “theranostic” approach enables the ability to see the specific tumor and then treat it to potentially improve efficacy and minimize toxicity associated with many other types of cancer treatments.

The Company’s melanoma (VMT01) and neuroendocrine tumor (VMT–NET) programs are entering Phase 1 imaging studies, to be followed by Phase 1/2a therapy trials for the treatment of metastatic melanoma and neuroendocrine tumors at two leading academic institutions. The Company has also developed a proprietary lead-212 generator to secure isotope supply for clinical trial and commercial operations. For more information, please visit the Company’s website viewpointmt.com.

About Pepscan Therapeutics B.V.

Pepscan is an all-in-one partner in peptides, building on 25 years of experience in advancing and applying peptide expertise to facilitate customers in the development and production of peptides. At its end-to-end facility in Lelystad, the Netherlands, Pepscan offers a range of patented technologies, phage display capabilities, a lead-optimization array platform, and production facilities for R&D- to GMP-grade peptides, including libraries and neoantigen vaccines. Among its patents is the CLIPS™ technology, which locks peptides into active conformations.

Pepscan has a proven track record in the field of radiopharmaceuticals and synthesized precursors for radiolabeled peptides suitable for a wider range of applications. Its unique CLIPS™ phage display platform enables the discovery of highly constrained de novo peptides with enhanced affinities, selectivities and proteolytic stabilities. Next to the peptides emerging from the discovery platform, Pepscan has successfully produced radiopharmaceutical peptides as developed by customers themselves.

Investor Inquiries:

Jenene Thomas
Chief Executive Officer
JTC Team, LLC
T: 833.475.8247
viewpoint@jtcir.com

SOURCE: Viewpoint Molecular Targeting, Inc.

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