Core Insights - Plus Therapeutics, Inc. is focused on developing targeted radiotherapeutics for central nervous system (CNS) cancers, with a particular emphasis on leptomeningeal metastases (LM) and recurrent glioblastoma (GBM) [5] - The company's subsidiary, CNSide Diagnostics, will present its CNSide Cerebrospinal Fluid (CSF) Assay Platform at the SNO/ASCO CNS Metastases Conference, showcasing its clinical utility in managing patients at risk for CNS metastases [1][2] Company Overview - Plus Therapeutics is a clinical-stage pharmaceutical company headquartered in Houston, Texas, developing advanced platform technologies for CNS cancers [5] - CNSide Diagnostics specializes in proprietary laboratory-developed tests to identify tumor cells that have metastasized to the CNS, enhancing patient management for those with leptomeningeal metastases [3] Industry Context - Leptomeningeal metastases occur in approximately 5% of patients with metastatic cancer, with breast cancer, lung cancer, and melanoma being the most common sources [4] - Median survival for patients with LM is typically between 2 to 6 months, indicating a significant need for novel therapeutic options [4]