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May 19, 2021

DURHAM, N.C., May 19, 2021 (GLOBE NEWSWIRE) -- Chimerix(NASDAQ:CMRX), a biopharmaceutical company focused on accelerating the development of medicines to treat cancer and other serious diseases, today announced upcoming oral and poster presentations at the American Society of Clinical Oncology 2021 Annual Meeting, which will be held virtually June 4-8, 2021.

Two titles have been accepted for oral presentations as follows:

Title: Serial plasma and CSF cell-free tumor DNA (cf-tDNA) tracking in diffuse midline glioma patients undergoing treatment with ONC201Abstract Number: 2012Date and Time: June 4, 2021 at 9:00 AM EDTPresenter: Evan Cantor, M.D., University of Michigan Session Title:CNS Targeting: From Delivery to Biomarker Assessment

Title: Phase 2 study of DRD2 antagonist/ClpP agonist ONC201 in neuroendocrine tumorsAbstract Number: 3002Date and Time: June 4, 2021 from 11:00 AM - 2:00 PM EDT Presenter: Peter M. Anderson, M.D., Ph.D., Cleveland Clinic Session Title:Developmental TherapeuticsMolecularly Targeted Agents and Tumor Biology

One title has been accepted as a poster presentation as follows:

Title: First-in-human dose escalation and food effect study of oral ONC206 in adults with recurrent primary CNS neoplasmsAbstract Number: TPS2072Date and Time: June 4, 2021 at 9:00 AM EDTPresenter: Brett J. Theeler, M.D., Walter ReedNational Military Medical CenterSession Title:Central Nervous System Tumors

AboutChimerix

Chimerix is a development-stage biopharmaceutical company dedicated to accelerating the advancement of innovative medicines that make a meaningful impact in the lives of patients living with cancer and other serious diseases. Our three most advanced clinical-stage development programs are brincidofovir (BCV), ONC201 and dociparstat sodium (DSTAT). BCV is an antiviral drug candidate developed as a potential medical countermeasure for smallpox and is currently under review for regulatory approval in the United States. ONC201 is currently in a registrational clinical program for recurrent H3 K27M-mutant glioma and a blinded independent central review is expected later this year. DSTAT is in development as a potential first-line therapy in acute myeloid leukemia and as a potential treatment for acute lung injury in hospitalized COVID-19 patients.

CONTACT:Investor Relations:Michelle LaSpaluto919 972-7115ir@chimerix.com

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