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IO Biotech Showcases Scientific Leadership Through Cancer Vaccines Educational Session at the American Association for Cancer Research (AACR) Annual Meeting 2025
Globenewswire· 2025-04-26 19:05
Core Insights - IO Biotech is advancing novel immune-modulatory therapeutic cancer vaccines, with a focus on reshaping the tumor microenvironment and enhancing T cell activation [1][2][3] Company Overview - IO Biotech is a clinical-stage biopharmaceutical company based in Copenhagen, Denmark, with a US headquarters in New York, specializing in off-the-shelf therapeutic cancer vaccines [3] - The company is developing its lead investigational cancer vaccine candidate, Cylembio® (IO102-IO103), which has received Breakthrough Therapy Designation from the FDA for advanced melanoma treatment [3] Scientific Contributions - Dr. Mads Hald Andersen, a co-founder of IO Biotech, presented at the 2025 AACR Annual Meeting, discussing advancements in cancer vaccine research and the dual mechanism of action of IO102-IO103 [1][2] - The vaccine targets both tumor cells and immune-suppressive cells, potentially reprogramming the tumor microenvironment to be more immune-permissive [2] Research and Development - The educational session at AACR highlighted key developments in RNA-based and immune-modulatory vaccines, showcasing the latest innovations in cancer immunotherapy [1][2] - IO Biotech's T-win® platform is designed to activate T cells against both tumor and immune-suppressive cells, representing a novel approach in cancer vaccine development [3]
TuHURA Biosciences, Inc. Announces Abstracts Accepted for Poster Presentation at the 2025 AACR Annual Meeting
Prnewswire· 2025-04-08 12:00
Core Insights - TuHURA Biosciences, Inc. is advancing its Phase 3 immune-oncology initiatives, focusing on overcoming resistance to cancer immunotherapy [5][6] - The company announced that abstracts from Kineta Inc. and Moffitt Cancer Center will be presented at the AACR Annual Meeting 2025, showcasing novel therapies for advanced melanoma [1][2] Group 1: Company Developments - TuHURA is set to present initial results from a Phase 1 study of KVA12123, an anti-VISTA antibody, in combination with pembrolizumab for advanced solid tumors [2] - The company is preparing to initiate a Phase 3 trial for its lead product, IFx-2.0, as an adjunctive therapy to Keytruda® for advanced Merkel Cell Carcinoma [6] - TuHURA has entered into a merger agreement with Kineta, Inc. to acquire the rights to KVA12123, with the merger expected to close in Q2 2025 [4] Group 2: Research and Presentations - The accepted abstracts for the AACR Annual Meeting include mechanistic insights into IFx-Hu2.0 responses after prior anti-PD-1 therapy failure [2] - Presentations will take place on April 28, 2025, with specific sessions dedicated to experimental therapeutics and immunology [2][3]
IN8bio to Present New Preclinical Data on Novel Gamma-Delta (γδ) T cell Engager Platform for Cancer Immunotherapy at AACR Annual Meeting 2025
Globenewswire· 2025-03-31 12:00
Core Insights - IN8bio, Inc. is presenting a novel gamma-delta T cell engager platform at the AACR Annual Meeting 2025, highlighting its potential in cancer immunotherapy [1][2] - The company focuses on developing innovative therapies for cancer and autoimmune diseases using gamma-delta T cells, which have unique properties that may overcome limitations of current therapies [2][4] Company Overview - IN8bio is a clinical-stage biopharmaceutical company specializing in gamma-delta T cell-based immunotherapies for cancer and autoimmune diseases [4] - The lead program, INB-100, targets acute myeloid leukemia by evaluating haplo-matched allogeneic gamma-delta T cells post-hematopoietic stem cell transplant [4] - The company is also exploring autologous DeltEx DRI gamma-delta T cells for glioblastoma and advancing novel gamma-delta T cell engagers for various oncology and autoimmune indications [4] Presentation Details - The poster presentation titled "A novel gamma-delta T cell engager platform for cancer immunotherapy" will take place on April 30, 2025, during the Immunology/T Cell Engagers and Novel Antibody-Based Therapies session [3] - The presentation will showcase early findings in acute myeloid leukemia (AML) and B-cell acute lymphoblastic leukemia (B-ALL), supporting the broader strategy of utilizing gamma-delta T cells across multiple cancers [2][3]
Elicio Therapeutics Reports 2024 Financial Results and Provides Corporate Updates
Newsfilter· 2025-03-31 11:00
Core Insights - Elicio Therapeutics has made significant advancements in its cancer immunotherapy pipeline, notably completing enrollment in its first randomized Phase 2 clinical trial, AMPLIFY-7P, which is expected to yield interim analysis results in Q3 2025 [2][5] - The company has aligned with the FDA on key elements for the Phase 3 study design of ELI-002, focusing on dose, patient population, and primary endpoint analysis [1][5] - Elicio has strengthened its cash position, with expectations to support operations into Q4 2025, beyond the upcoming interim analysis [1][8] Recent Highlights - Elicio presented promising Phase 1a data for ELI-002, showing a strong correlation between T cell response and anti-tumor activity across two monotherapy trials involving 39 patients [2] - The Phase 2 AMPLIFY-7P trial has successfully enrolled 144 patients with post-resection mKRAS pancreatic ductal adenocarcinoma, randomized 2:1 to receive ELI-002 or standard care [5] - Updated results from the Phase 1a AMPLIFY-201 trial indicated a median recurrence-free survival of 16.3 months and a median overall survival of 28.9 months [5] Financial Overview - Research and development expenses for 2024 were $33.7 million, up from $23.8 million in 2023, primarily due to clinical trial costs [6] - General and administrative expenses decreased slightly to $11.3 million in 2024 from $11.9 million in 2023 [6] - The net loss for 2024 was $51.9 million, compared to $35.2 million in 2023, with a net loss per share of $4.25 [7] Cash Position - As of December 31, 2024, Elicio had cash and cash equivalents of $17.6 million, an increase from $12.9 million in 2023 [7][10] - The company anticipates that its current cash position, bolstered by a $10 million direct offering in January 2025, will support operations into Q4 2025 [8] Upcoming Milestones - The DFS event-driven interim analysis for the Phase 2 AMPLIFY-7P trial is expected in Q3 2025, contingent on the rate of event accrual [5] - Elicio aims to finalize the pivotal Phase 3 trial protocol for ELI-002 in resected mKRAS pancreatic ductal adenocarcinoma in the second half of 2025 [5]
LIXTE Biotechnology Provides Update On Progress with Proprietary Compound, LB-100, to Treat Ovarian and Colorectal Cancer
Newsfilter· 2025-03-27 12:30
Core Insights - LIXTE Biotechnology Holdings, Inc. has initiated two new clinical trials in collaboration with MD Anderson and the Netherlands Cancer Institute, focusing on treatments for ovarian and colorectal cancer [1][3] - The company has secured an exclusive patent license agreement with the NIH for LB-100, which aims to enhance cancer immunotherapies [1] - Recent publications in prominent medical journals EMBO and Cancer Discovery support LIXTE's clinical trial program, highlighting the potential of LB-100 in cancer treatment [1][6] Clinical Trials - LIXTE is conducting trials for ovarian cancer at M.D. Anderson Cancer Center and Northwestern University, with support from GSK [2][3] - A colorectal cancer trial is being conducted at the Netherlands Cancer Institute, supported by F. Hoffmann-La Roche [3][6] - The first patient has been dosed in a Phase 1b/2 trial combining LB-100 with GSK's immunotherapy for ovarian clear cell carcinoma [6] Intellectual Property and Research - LIXTE has received a Notice of Allowance from the USPTO for a patent related to the modulation of immune response using LB-100 [6] - Studies published in Cancer Discovery and EMBO indicate that LB-100 can alter cancer cells to enhance their vulnerability to immunotherapy [6] Financial Activities - The company completed a registered direct offering, raising approximately $1,050,000 for working capital and corporate purposes [6]
Compugen to Participate in Multiple Virtual Investor Conferences in April 2025
Prnewswire· 2025-03-26 11:00
Company Overview - Compugen Ltd. is a clinical-stage cancer immunotherapy company specializing in computational target discovery [3] - The company utilizes its predictive computational discovery platform, UnigenTM, to identify new drug targets and biological pathways for cancer immunotherapies [3] - Compugen has two proprietary product candidates in Phase 1 development: COM701, an anti-PVRIG antibody, and COM902, an antibody targeting TIGIT for solid tumors [3] Upcoming Events - Compugen will participate in several virtual investor conferences in April 2025, including: - H.C. Wainwright 2nd Annual AI Based Drug Discovery & Development Conference on April 2, 2025, with a fireside chat at 9:30 am ET [1] - 24th Annual Needham Virtual Healthcare Conference on April 7, 2025, with a fireside chat at 8:00 am ET [2] - Stifel's 2025 Virtual Targeted Oncology Forum on April 9, 2025, with a fireside chat at 12:00 pm ET [2] - Live webcasts of the fireside chats will be available on Compugen's Investor Relations website, with replays accessible after the events [2] Product Development - Rilvegostomig, a PD-1/TIGIT bispecific antibody, is in Phase 3 development by AstraZeneca under a license agreement [3] - GS-0321 (previously COM503), an anti-IL-18 binding protein antibody, is in Phase 1 development and licensed to Gilead [3] - The company has a pipeline of early-stage immuno-oncology programs aimed at enhancing anti-cancer immunity [3]