"First and foremost, we would like to thank the patients and investigators who participated in the AUDREY clinical trial. Based upon these initial topline results that we continue to interrogate, we are suspending the DES program at this time," commented Peter Greenleaf, President and Chief Executive Officer of Aurinia. "While surprised by these results, we remain focused on preparing voclosporin for lupus nephritis – which has a different formulation and delivery mechanism compared to VOS. As we approach our lupus nephritis PDUFA action date, the Aurinia team remains committed to our mission of developing novel treatments for people with debilitating and severe autoimmune disease."