Isotechnika Merger With Aurinia To Create Leading Nephrology Company

"The consolidation of the intellectual property of these two companies ensures that this significant market opportunity is well protected and provides a powerful platform to create true stakeholder value," added Dr. Glickman.

"This combination provides a solid foundation upon which to build a successful voclosporin franchise within the area of nephrology. It is designed to achieve better patient care and enhanced shareholder value over both the near- and long-term.  In addition to the significant cost synergies provided by the merger, the Aurinia team brings a tremendous amount of expertise in lupus nephritis to the table," said Dr. Foster.    

Abo ut Isotechnika Pharma Inc.

Isotechnika Pharma Inc. is a biopharmaceutical company focused on the discovery and development of immunomodulating therapeutics designed to offer key safety advantages over currently available treatments. Its lead drug, voclosporin, is a novel calcineurin inhibitor, and is targeted at the estimated US$3.0 billion market for this class of immunosuppressants. Isotechnika Pharma Inc. trades on the Toronto Stock Exchange under the symbol "ISA". More information on Isotechnika Pharma can be found at www.isotechnika.com or www.sedar.com .

Forward-looking Statements

This press release contains forward-looking statements. The forward-looking statements may include, without limitation, statements regarding the Company's proposed merger with Aurinia Pharmaceuticals Inc., the ability of the Company to obtain future financing and the Company's ability to conduct clinical trials.

Such forward-looking statements involve known and unknown risks, uncertainties and other factors that may cause actual results, events or developments to be materially different from any future results, events or developments expressed or implied by such forward looking statements. Such risks and uncertainties include, among others, the ability to negotiate the definitive merger agreement, receipt of shareholder and regulatory approval, the Company's belief as to the potential of its products and in particular voclosporin, its ability to protect its intellectual property rights, securing and maintaining corporate alliances and partnerships, the need to raise additional capital and the effect of capital market conditions and other factors on capital availability, the potential of its products, the success and timely completion of clinical studies and trials, and the Company's and its partners' ability to successfully obtain regulatory approvals and commercialize voclosporin on a timely basis. These factors should be considered carefully and readers are cautioned not to place undue reliance on such forward-looking statements. For additional information on risks and uncertainties relating to these forward-looking statements, investors should consult the Company's ongoing quarterly filings, annual reports and the Annual Information Form and other filings found on SEDAR at www.sedar.com.

We seek Safe Harbour.

CONTACT: For further information:
         
         Dr. Robert Foster
         President & CEO
         Isotechnika Pharma Inc.
         780-909-5041
         [e-mail]
         
         Mr. Michael Martin
         CEO
         Aurinia Pharmaceutical Inc.
         250-415-9713
         [e-mail]
         
         Stephen Kilmer
         Kilmer Lucas Inc.
         647-872-4849
         [e-mail]

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