Aardvark Therapeutics Reports First Quarter 2026 Financial Results and Provides Business Updates | News

ARD-101 and ARD-201 programs on voluntary pause; further guidance expected in Q2 2026

$91.2 million in cash, cash equivalents and short-term investments as of March 31, 2026, supports projected operations into mid-2027

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