** Shares of AC Immune SA ACIU.O rise 19.2% to $2.36
** Drug developer said FDA has granted fast track
designation for its experimental therapy to treat Alzheimer's
disease
** FDA has recently cleared the company to expand the
early-to-mid stage study of the experimental therapy in patients
with Alzheimer's disease
** The fast-track designation facilitates development and
expedites review of drug candidates intended to treat serious
conditions
** Including session's gain, stock had risen ~15% YTD
(Reporting by Khushi Mandowara in Bengaluru)
((Khushi.Mandowara@thomsonreuters.com;))