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Oncolytics Biotech® to Host Key Opinion Leader Discussion Focusing on Pancreatic and Gastrointestinal Cancers

Core Viewpoint - Oncolytics Biotech Inc. is hosting a KOL webinar on July 22, 2025, to discuss the immunotherapeutic agent pelareorep in the context of metastatic pancreatic ductal adenocarcinoma and other gastrointestinal cancers [1][2]. Company Overview - Oncolytics Biotech Inc. is a clinical-stage biotechnology company focused on developing pelareorep, an intravenously delivered immunotherapeutic agent that has shown promising results in clinical studies for metastatic breast cancer and pancreatic cancer [10][11]. - Pelareorep works by inducing anti-cancer immune responses and transforming "cold" tumors into "hot" tumors, enhancing the effectiveness of various cancer treatments [10]. Webinar Details - The webinar will feature key opinion leaders (KOLs) including Dirk Arnold, Alexander Eggermont, Sanjay Goel, and Devalingam Mahalingam, who will discuss existing clinical data and the potential of pelareorep in treating mPDAC and other gastrointestinal cancers [2][4][5][6][8]. - A live Q&A session will follow the formal presentation and roundtable discussion [3]. KOL Profiles - Dirk Arnold, M.D., Ph.D., is a prominent figure in gastrointestinal cancers and immunotherapy, with extensive experience in clinical trials [4]. - Alexander Eggermont, M.D., Ph.D., has a strong background in clinical and translational immunotherapy, having authored over 900 peer-reviewed papers [5]. - Sanjay Goel, M.D., M.S., FASCO, focuses on drug development and health disparities, with over 150 research publications [6][7]. - Devalingam Mahalingam, M.D., Ph.D., specializes in early-phase clinical studies and has been involved in numerous clinical trials [8][9].