Unleashing the Potential of Immuno-Oncology Therapies June 5, 2025 © 2025 Xilio Therapeutics, Inc. 1 Forward-Looking Statements and Disclaimers This presentation contains forward-looking statements within the meaning of the Private Securities Litigation Reform Act of 1995, as amended, including, without limitation, statements regarding plans, timing and expectations related to: development timelines and anticipated milestones for Xilio's programs; the receipt of future contingent payments under Xilio's coll ...

SAN DIEGO, June 27, 2025 (GLOBE NEWSWIRE) -- Calidi Biotherapeutics Inc. (NYSE American: CLDI) (“Calidi”), a clinical-stage biotechnology company pioneering the development of systemic oncolytic targeted immunotherapies with the ability to deliver genetic payloads, issued the following shareholder letter from its Chief Executive Officer, Eric Poma, PhD. Dear Shareholders, 2025 has been and will continue to be a transformative year for Calidi. We have made substantial changes in the company’s leadership, its ...

Company in full compliance for continued listingMIRAMAR, Fla., June 26, 2025 (GLOBE NEWSWIRE) -- HCW Biologics Inc. (“HCWB” or the “Company”) (NASDAQ: HCWB), a U.S.-based clinical-stage biopharmaceutical company focused on discovering and developing innovative immunotherapies to extend healthspan by targeting the link between chronic inflammation and disease, announced today that it has received notice from The Nasdaq Stock Market LLC (“Nasdaq”) informing the Company that it has regained compliance with the ...

Key Takeaways CVAC surged 40.8% in a month after a $1.25 billion acquisition agreement with BioNTech was announced. Each CVAC share is to convert to $5.46 in BNTX ADS, a 55% premium to its 3-month average price. Deal boosts BNTX's mRNA cancer pipeline and expands its infrastructure for global development efforts.Shares of CureVac N.V. (CVAC) have skyrocketed 40.8% in a month after the company signed a definitive agreement to be acquired by BioNTech SE (BNTX) in an all-stock transaction last week. Per the ...

Core Insights - IMUNON, Inc. announced positive results from a Phase 1 clinical trial of its investigational DNA plasmid vaccine, IMNN-101, which demonstrated better durability of protection compared to mRNA vaccines after a single dose targeting the SARS-CoV-2 Omicron XBB1.5 variant [3][4] - The company is seeking strategic partnerships to advance its PlaCCine technology platform and fund its core pipeline with non-dilutive capital [1][4] Company Overview - IMUNON is a clinical-stage biotechnology company focused on developing non-viral DNA-mediated immunotherapies and next-generation vaccines [1][8] - The company's lead clinical program, IMNN-001, is a DNA-based immunotherapy for advanced ovarian cancer, which has completed multiple clinical trials [9] Clinical Trial Details - The Phase 1 trial enrolled 24 participants and evaluated three escalating doses of IMNN-101, with a focus on safety, tolerability, and immunogenicity [6] - Results indicated a median increase of up to 3-fold in serum neutralizing antibody titers at six months, with no serious adverse effects reported [3][6] Technology Advantages - The PlaCCine technology platform offers several competitive advantages, including better durability of protection, temperature stability, and ease of manufacturing compared to current mRNA vaccines [4][5] - IMNN-101 utilizes a proprietary DNA plasmid that regulates the expression of key pathogen antigens, providing flexibility in manufacturing and delivery [5]

HOUSTON, June 17, 2025 (GLOBE NEWSWIRE) -- Marker Therapeutics, Inc. (Nasdaq: MRKR), a clinical- stage immuno-oncology company focusing on developing next-generation T cell-based immunotherapies for the treatment of hematological malignancies and solid tumor indications, today announced a collaboration with Cellipont Bioservices, a leading cell therapy Contract Development and Manufacturing Organization (CDMO), for current good manufacturing practice (cGMP) manufacturing of MT-601, Marker's lead Multi-Antig ...

All three patients treated with FT819 following fludarabine-free conditioning regimen for severe lupus nephritis achieve Primary Efficacy Renal Response (PERR); first patient to reach 1-year follow-up continues in drug-free Definition of Remission in SLE (DORIS) First extrarenal SLE patient on maintenance therapy treated with FT819 in the absence of conditioning achieves Low Lupus Disease Activity State (LLDAS) at 3-month follow-up and maintained at 6 months Cumulative clinical experience in nearly 60 patie ...

Core Insights - Candel Therapeutics has appointed Dr. Maha Radhakrishnan to its Board of Directors, effective June 4, 2025, to enhance its strategic capabilities as it moves towards Biologics License Application (BLA) submission and commercial development [1][2][4] Company Overview - Candel Therapeutics is a clinical-stage biopharmaceutical company focused on developing multimodal biological immunotherapies aimed at treating cancer [5] - The company has two clinical-stage platforms based on genetically modified adenovirus and herpes simplex virus (HSV) gene constructs [5] Product Development - Candel's lead product candidate, CAN-2409, is being developed for intermediate-to-high-risk prostate cancer, with BLA submission anticipated in Q4 2026 [2][4] - Recent successful phase 2a clinical trials of CAN-2409 were completed in non-small cell lung cancer (NSCLC) and pancreatic ductal adenocarcinoma (PDAC) [6] - CAN-2409 has received Fast Track Designation from the FDA for treating PDAC and stage III/IV NSCLC in specific patient populations [6] Leadership Experience - Dr. Radhakrishnan brings over 20 years of experience in product development and commercialization from major biotechnology and pharmaceutical companies [3] - Her previous roles include Senior Vice President and Chief Medical Officer at Biogen and Global Head of Medical at Sanofi [3] Future Outlook - The company aims to leverage Dr. Radhakrishnan's expertise as it prepares for the BLA submission and advances its innovative immunotherapy candidates [2][4]

Core Insights - Calidi Biotherapeutics Inc. is a clinical-stage biotechnology company focused on developing systemic oncolytic targeted immunotherapies, with its lead candidate CLD-401 presented at the ASCO Annual Meeting [1][2] Group 1: Technology and Innovation - Calidi has developed an enveloped form of its proprietary oncolytic virus that shows greater resistance to immune clearance, enhancing systemic delivery and efficacy in pre-clinical models [2] - The novel genetic modification in CLD-401 incorporates a chimeric CD55 receptor into the virus envelope, which inhibits complement-mediated clearance, improving the virus's stability in circulation [2][4] - The RedTail platform allows for the delivery of genetic payloads directly into the tumor microenvironment, with CLD-401 expressing an IL-15 superagonist to activate and expand natural killer (NK) cells and CD8+ T cells [3][4] Group 2: Strategic Development - Calidi is conducting IND-enabling studies for CLD-401 and plans to submit an Investigational New Drug (IND) application in the second half of 2026 [4] - The company is actively seeking strategic partnerships to accelerate clinical development and enhance the impact of its RedTail platform [4][6] - The lead candidate targets non-small cell lung cancer, ovarian cancer, and other tumor types with high unmet medical needs [7]

(OXFORDSHIRE, England & CONSHOHOCKEN, Penn. & GAITHERSBURG, Md., US, June 2, 2025) Immunocore Holdings plc (Nasdaq: IMCR) (“Immunocore” or the “Company”), a commercial-stage biotechnology company pioneering and delivering transformative immunomodulating medicines to radically improve outcomes for patients with cancer, infectious diseases and autoimmune diseases, today announced that management will participate in the 2025 Jefferies Global Healthcare Conference. 2024 Jefferies Global Healthcare ConferenceFir ...