Press Release

 
VGX Pharmaceutical Announces Executive Resignation
Blue Bell, PA – August 8, 2006 –

VGX Pharmaceuticals announced the resignation of Ernest E. Shin, its Chief Operating Officer. Mr. Shin originally joined the Company in 2001 as Vice President.

“Ernie has been a valuable member of our team for many years,” said Dr. Joseph Kim, CEO and President. “We appreciate all of the good work that Ernie has accomplished on behalf of VGX during this time. We will miss his contribution to the team and wish him the best in his future endeavors.”

All future correspondence originally intended for Mr. Shin can be sent to the attention of Kevin W. Rassas, Senior Vice President.


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About VGX Pharmaceuticals
VGX Pharmaceuticals is a leading biopharmaceutical company with strong product candidates for the treatment of infectious diseases including HIV and hepatitis C virus (HCV) as well as cancer and inflammatory diseases. The Company’s clinical development programs include PICTOVIR™ for HIV infection and VGX-410C for chronic HCV infection, which are currently in Phase II clinical trials. In addition, a Phase I clinical trial will be initiated in 2007 for the Company’s lead cancer drug compound, VGX-150 for the treatment of Melanoma. Moreover, VGX Pharmaceuticals’ therapeutic platform is designed to advance a strong and continual pipeline of additional drug candidates into the clinic with VGX-100 for cancer therapy and VGX-1027 and VGX-750 for inflammatory diseases currently in development. The product candidates and technology programs are protected by the Company’s extensive global intellectual property portfolio. More information about VGX can be found at www.vgxp.com.

Company Contact:
Kevin W. Rassas
Senior Vice President
Tel. 267.440.4208
Fax 267.440.4242
E-mail: Rassas@vgxp.com
www.vgxp.com