Aurinia Pharmaceuticals Inc.
Biotechnology ResearchAlberta, Canada51-200 Employees
Aurinia Pharmaceuticals Inc. is a midsize biotechnology company based in Edmonton, Alberta, focused on developing therapies for autoimmune diseases with high unmet medical needs. It markets LUPKYNIS (voclosporin), the first oral therapy approved by the U.S. FDA for active lupus nephritis in adults. The company also pursues additional candidates, including AUR200, a dual inhibitor of BAFF and APRIL, and aritinercept, under development for potential autoimmune indications. Operating in the biotechnology research sector, Aurinia serves patients affected by autoimmune conditions, with a current emphasis on lupus nephritis. A recent development includes presenting an analysis from the AURORA 1 Phase 3 study of LUPKYNIS at the EULAR 2026 Congress, reflecting ongoing evaluation of its therapeutic approach.