Arbutus Biopharma (ABUS) 8-K Arbutus to Participate at the 2018 B. Riley FBR Healthcare Conference

EXHIBIT 99.1

Arbutus to Participate at the 2018 B. Riley FBR Healthcare Conference

WARMINSTER, Pa., Aug. 28, 2018 (GLOBE NEWSWIRE) -- Arbutus Biopharma Corporation (Nasdaq: ABUS), an industry-leading Hepatitis B Virus (HBV) therapeutic solutions company, today announced that Dr. Michael Sofia, Arbutus’ Chief Scientific Officer, will participate in the Hepatitis B Functional Cure Panel at the B. Riley FBR Healthcare Conference on Tuesday, September 4, 2018 at 9:50 am – 10:50 am ET in New York.

About Arbutus
Arbutus Biopharma Corporation is a publicly-traded (Nasdaq: ABUS) biopharmaceutical company dedicated to discovering, developing, and commercializing a cure for patients suffering from chronic Hepatitis B infection. Arbutus is developing multiple drug candidates, each of which have the potential to improve upon the standard of care and contribute to a curative combination regimen. For more information, visit www.arbutusbio.com.

Contact Information

Investors

Mark Murray
President and CEO
Phone: 604-419-3200
Email: ir@arbutusbio.com

Pam Murphy
Investor Relations Consultant
Phone: 604-419-3200
Email: ir@arbutusbio.com