Aptose Selected for Prestigious Oral Presentation of Data from TUSCANY Phase 1/2 Clinical Trial of Tuspetinib Triplet Therapy in Newly Diagnosed AML at the 2025 EHA Congress

Core Insights - Aptose Biosciences Inc. announced that data from its Phase 1/2 TUSCANY trial will be presented at the European Hematology Association Congress in June 2025, focusing on the TUS+VEN+AZA triplet therapy for newly diagnosed AML patients [1][2] Group 1: TUSCANY Trial Overview - The TUS+VEN+AZA triplet is being developed as a safe and mutation-agnostic frontline therapy for newly diagnosed AML patients who cannot receive induction chemotherapy [2][4] - Initial dose cohorts of the TUS+VEN+AZA triplet have shown safety, complete remissions, and minimal residual disease (MRD) negativity across diverse mutation profiles, including TP53 and FLT3 [2][4] - The TUSCANY trial is being conducted at 10 leading U.S. clinical sites, with an expected enrollment of 18-24 patients by mid to late 2025 [5] Group 2: Presentation Details - The oral presentation at EHA will include updated safety data, complete remission rates, and MRD findings, along with longer follow-up duration [2][3] - The presentation is scheduled for June 12, 2025, and will be led by Dr. Gabriel Mannis from Stanford University [3] Group 3: Company Background - Aptose Biosciences is focused on developing precision medicines for unmet medical needs in oncology, particularly in hematology [7] - The lead clinical-stage oral kinase inhibitor, tuspetinib (TUS), has shown activity as both a monotherapy and in combination therapy for relapsed or refractory AML [7]