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Sonnet Chief Medical Officer, Richard Kenney, M.D., to Present at the 6th Annual Cytokine-Based Drug Development Summit
Globenewswire· 2025-05-01 13:00
Core Insights - Sonnet BioTherapeutics Holdings, Inc. is set to present at the 6th Annual Cytokine-Based Drug Development Summit on May 15-16, 2025, focusing on managing toxicity related to cytokine overexpression to enhance therapeutic windows [1][2]. Company Overview - Sonnet is an oncology-focused biotechnology company that utilizes a proprietary platform called FHAB (Fully Human Albumin-Binding) for developing targeted biologic drugs [3]. - The FHAB technology employs a fully human single chain antibody fragment that binds to human serum albumin for targeted transport to tumor and lymphatic tissues, aiming to improve the safety and efficacy of immune-modulating biologic drugs [3]. Lead Programs - The lead program, SON-1010 (IL-12-FHAB), is in development for treating solid tumors, certain sarcomas, and ovarian cancer, currently undergoing a Phase 1/2a study in collaboration with Roche [4]. - A second program, SON-1210 (IL12-FHAB-IL15), is being evaluated for solid tumors, with plans for an investigator-initiated Phase 1/2a study for pancreatic cancer in collaboration with the Sarcoma Oncology Center [4]. Presentation Details - Dr. Richard Kenney, Chief Medical Officer, will discuss strategies for managing cytokine toxicity and optimizing therapeutic indices during the presentation [1][7]. - Key topics include receptor bias to reduce toxicity, optimizing cytokine potency, and examining factors influencing the therapeutic window [7].
Sonnet Releases Virtual Investor "What This Means" Segment
Newsfilter· 2025-04-16 13:10
Core Insights - Sonnet BioTherapeutics Holdings, Inc. announced positive safety results for SON-1010 in a Phase 1b/2a clinical trial for advanced solid tumors and platinum-resistant ovarian cancer [2][5] - The management team, including Interim CEO Raghu Rao and Chief Medical Officer Dr. Richard Kenney, discussed the implications of these results in a Virtual Investor segment [1][2] Company Overview - Sonnet is a clinical-stage biotechnology company focused on developing immunotherapeutic drugs targeting the tumor microenvironment (TME) [1][4] - The company utilizes a proprietary FHAB (Fully Human Albumin-Binding) platform for creating targeted biologic drugs, enhancing safety and efficacy [4] Product Development - SON-1010 (IL-12-FHAB) is the lead program aimed at treating solid tumors, certain sarcomas, and ovarian cancer, currently in a Phase 1/2a study in collaboration with Roche [5] - The company is also developing SON-1210 (IL12-FHAB-IL15) for solid tumors, with plans for an investigator-initiated Phase 1/2a study for pancreatic cancer [5]
Sonnet Releases Virtual Investor "What This Means" Segment
Globenewswire· 2025-04-16 13:10
Core Insights - Sonnet BioTherapeutics Holdings, Inc. announced positive safety results for SON-1010 in a Phase 1b/2a clinical trial for advanced solid tumors and platinum-resistant ovarian cancer [2][5] - The management team, including Interim CEO Raghu Rao and Chief Medical Officer Dr. Richard Kenney, discussed the implications of these results and future steps for the program [2] Company Overview - Sonnet is a clinical-stage biotechnology company focused on developing immunotherapeutic drugs targeting the tumor microenvironment (TME) [1][4] - The company utilizes a proprietary FHAB (Fully Human Albumin-Binding) platform designed to enhance the safety and efficacy of biologic drugs by targeting tumor and lymphatic tissues [4] Product Development - SON-1010 (IL-12-FHAB) is the lead program aimed at treating solid tumors, certain sarcomas, and ovarian cancer, currently in a Phase 1/2a study in collaboration with Roche [5] - The company is also developing SON-1210 (IL12-FHAB-IL15) for solid tumors, with plans for an investigator-initiated Phase 1/2a study for pancreatic cancer [5]
Sonnet Announces the Passing of Founder and CEO Pankaj Mohan, Ph.D.
Newsfilter· 2025-04-01 11:30
Core Viewpoint - Sonnet BioTherapeutics Holdings, Inc. announced the passing of its founder and CEO, Pankaj Mohan, and appointed Raghu Rao as Interim CEO while promoting Stephen McAndrew to President and Chief Business Officer [1][2] Company Overview - Sonnet is a clinical-stage biotechnology company focused on developing immunotherapeutic drugs targeting the tumor microenvironment (TME) [1][3] - The company utilizes a proprietary platform known as FHAB (Fully Human Albumin-Binding) for creating targeted biologic drugs [3] Leadership Transition - The Board of Directors has unanimously approved the appointment of Raghu Rao as Interim CEO and Stephen McAndrew as President and Chief Business Officer [1][2] - The Board plans to initiate a search for a permanent CEO [1] Product Development - Sonnet's lead program, SON-1010 (IL-12-FHAB), is in development for treating solid tumors, certain sarcomas, and ovarian cancer [4] - SON-1010 is currently being evaluated in a Phase 1/2a study in collaboration with Roche for platinum-resistant ovarian cancer [4] - The company is also developing a second program, SON-1210 (IL12-FHAB-IL15), for pancreatic cancer in collaboration with the Sarcoma Oncology Center [4]