Core Insights - TuHURA Biosciences is advancing its Phase 3 program of IFx-2.0 as an adjunctive therapy with Keytruda® for advanced Merkel cell carcinoma, with enrollment completion targeted for Q4-2026 [1][13] - The company raised $15.6 million in a recent equity financing transaction, providing a cash runway to achieve key milestones across its development programs [1][2] - A mini KOL symposium highlighted the potential of targeting VISTA in acute myeloid leukemia (AML) and the combination with menin inhibitors for NPM1 mutated relapsed/refractory AML [1][3] Company Developments - The Phase 3 trial of IFx-2.0 has been initiated, marking a significant step in the company's strategy to address resistance to cancer immunotherapy [2][13] - The merger with Kineta has added a Phase 2 ready VISTA inhibiting antibody to the company's pipeline, enhancing its therapeutic offerings [2][14] - Preliminary data from the IFx-2.0 basket trial and insights on inhibiting Delta Opioid Receptor (DOR) are expected to be presented at scientific conferences in 2026 [3] Clinical Insights - VISTA is identified as the only checkpoint significantly upregulated in AML, particularly in high-risk subtypes, contributing to low response rates in patients treated with menin inhibitors [11] - The combination of TBS-2025 (VISTA inhibiting antibody) with menin inhibitors shows promise in improving survival outcomes in murine models of AML [11] - Key opinion leaders expressed enthusiasm for the potential of TBS-2025 in combination therapies for high-risk AML and patients unfit for intensive treatments [3][11]
TuHURA Biosciences Provides Corporate Update Following Recent Financing