Metastatic Colorectal Cancer Cohort in NCI-Led Multi-Cohort Study Demonstrates Promising Response Rate, Triggering Enrollment Expansion Under Simon Two-Stage DesignPRINCETON, N.J., July 10, 2025 (GLOBE NEWSWIRE) -- PDS Biotechnology Corporation (Nasdaq: PDSB) (“PDS Biotech” or the “Company”), a late-stage immunotherapy company focused on transforming how the immune system targets and kills cancers, today announced patient recruitment has been completed in Stage 1 of a clinical trial of the Company’s PDS01AD ...

Core Insights - OS Therapies is making significant progress in its clinical-stage oncology programs, particularly with the OST-HER2 immunotherapy for recurrent, pulmonary metastatic osteosarcoma, with an End of Phase 2 Meeting scheduled with the FDA on August 27, 2025 [2][7] - The company has confirmed a Scientific Advice Meeting with the European Medicines Agency regarding the OST-HER2 program, which is a critical step for obtaining a centralized marketing authorization in Europe [3][7] - All patients in the Phase 1 clinical study of OST-504 have completed treatment, with updated clinical data expected in the second half of 2025 [4][7] Regulatory Updates - The FDA has granted an End of Phase 2 Meeting to review clinical data for OST-HER2, with the company aiming to align with the FDA for a rolling review Biologics Licensing Application under the Accelerated Approval Program [2][7] - A Scientific Advice Meeting with the EMA is confirmed, which is essential for the Centralized Procedure for marketing authorization across European Member States [3] - The company plans to pursue a Conditional Marketing Authorization in the UK through the MHRA's Innovative Licensing and Access Pathway, contingent on a successful meeting on July 31, 2025 [3] Clinical Development - The OST-HER2 program utilizes a HER2-bioengineered form of Listeria monocytogenes to stimulate an immune response against HER2-expressing cancer cells [5] - The company has completed a Phase 1 clinical study of OST-504, a prostate cancer-specific immunotherapy, with data expected to be reported later in 2025 [4][8] - OST-HER2 has received various designations from regulatory bodies, including Rare Pediatric Disease Designation and Fast-Track designation from the FDA [9] Strategic Focus - The company aims to obtain regulatory approval for OST-HER2 before the expiration of the rare pediatric disease priority review voucher program, which could provide significant non-dilutive funding [5] - OS Therapies intends to focus capital on the OST-HER2 approval while advancing other clinical programs without significant capital deployment [5] - The company is also advancing its next-generation Antibody Drug Conjugate platform, known as tunable ADC, which features tailored antibody-linker-payload candidates [10]

NEEDHAM, Mass., July 09, 2025 (GLOBE NEWSWIRE) -- Candel Therapeutics, Inc. (Candel or the Company) (Nasdaq: CADL), a clinical-stage biopharmaceutical company focused on developing multimodal biological immunotherapies to help patients fight cancer, today announced that the Company was added to multiple Russell indexes as part of the 2025 Russell US Indexes annual reconstitution, which became effective at the open of the U.S. equity markets on June 30, 2025. Candel was added to the Russell 2500 Value® Index ...

[IMAGES BELOW] Complete resolution maintained at 6 months in first patient treated with BriaCell’s Bria-OTS in Phase 1/2a studyNo treatment limited toxicities observedPatient remains on study with stable disease elsewhere PHILADELPHIA and VANCOUVER, British Columbia, July 09, 2025 (GLOBE NEWSWIRE) -- BriaCell Therapeutics Corp. (Nasdaq: BCTX, BCTXW, BCTXZ) (TSX: BCT) (“BriaCell” or the “Company”), a clinical-stage biotechnology company developing novel immunotherapies to transform cancer care, today announc ...

52% of BriaCell’s most-recent 25-patient cohort* have surpassed the one-year survival milestone, exceeding current standard of care in similar patients11 patients remain alive as of recent contact, including one patient at 38.3 months and another at 30.3 months Survival benefit observed in heavily pre-treated patients, including those who failed treatment with checkpoint inhibitors (CPIs) and antibody-drug conjugates (ADCs) PHILADELPHIA and VANCOUVER, British Columbia, July 08, 2025 (GLOBE NEWSWIRE) -- Bri ...

DNase I Oncology Platform - The company is focused on advancing its proprietary DNase I technology platform to address multiple high-value cancer indications[2, 5] - DNase I targets Neutrophil Extracellular Traps (NETs) to improve immunotherapies and chemotherapies[2, 5] - DNase I digests both double and single-stranded DNA, as well as DNA:RNA hybrids, exposing cancer cells to the immune system and reducing therapy resistance[6] - Systemic administration of DNase I improves the efficacy of PD-1 blockade, resulting in the lowest tumor volume growth compared to either DNase I or anti-PD-1 alone[19] Pipeline and Clinical Development - The company's lead program, XBIO-015, combines systemic DNase I with chemotherapy for pancreatic carcinoma[7] - A Phase 1 study is planned, featuring dose escalation and expansion in subjects with locally advanced or metastatic solid tumors, with pancreatic cancer and other solid tumor indications[2, 40] - The company believes that an ORR greater than 50% or PFS greater than 9 months would be a meaningful improvement to the current standard of care for pancreatic cancer[45] Market Opportunity - The company is initially targeting pancreatic carcinoma, a multi-billion-dollar indication with significant unmet need, with a projected market of $48 billion by 2025[2, 39] - Approximately 62,000 people are diagnosed with pancreatic cancer annually, and approximately 50,000 die from it annually[39] - There were approximately 19 million new solid tumor cases in the U S in 2022, leading to approximately 6 million solid tumor-related deaths[46] Collaboration and Intellectual Property - The company is collaborating with VolitionRX to develop proprietary adoptive cell therapies potentially targeting multiple solid cancer types[2, 58] - VolitionRX is expected to fund the research program, with both parties sharing proceeds from commercialization or licensing of any resulting products[60] - The company has an IP portfolio covering the co-administration of Systemic DNase I with ICIs, radiation, and chemo, as well as DNase I for pancreatic cancer and DNase I-secreting CAR T cells[62, 64]

Asia Pacific Equity Research July 2025 Asia Deep Dive: Akeso & Innovent China Healthcare Research Yang HuangAC, PhD (852) 2800 3812 yang.huang@jpmorgan.com J.P. Morgan Securities (Asia Pacific) Limited/ J.P. Morgan Broking (Hong Kong) Limited Eric Zhao, CFA (86-21) 6106 6256 eric.zhao@jpmorgan.com SAC Registration Number: S1730524050001 J.P. Morgan Securities (China) Company Limited Derek Choi, CPA (852) 2800-8744 derek.c.choi@jpmorgan.com J.P. Morgan Securities (Asia Pacific) Limited/ J.P. Morgan Broking ( ...

Oncology Pipeline & Strategy - BioNTech has a multiplatform oncology portfolio with over 20 ongoing Phase 2 or 3 trials[7] - BNT327, a PD-L1/VEGF-A antibody, is a priority program with potential as a next-generation IO-backbone, with clinical activity observed across multiple indications in over 750 patients enrolled in 20+ clinical trials[7, 19, 20] - BNT327 combined with chemo in 1L TNBC showed an objective response rate (ORR) of 769% in PD-L1 negative, 563% in PD-L1 low, and 100% in PD-L1 high patients[25] - FixVac and iNeST are novel mRNA cancer immunotherapies targeting tumor-associated antigens and cancer mutations[7, 37] COVID-19 Vaccine & Financials - BioNTech anticipates maintaining a high market share in the U S, EU, and Japan for its COVID-19 vaccine[49] - The company expects total revenues between €1700 million and €2200 million for the financial year 2025[51] - R&D expenses for FY 2025 are projected to be between €2600 million and €2800 million[51] - SG&A expenses are estimated to be between €650 million and €750 million, with capital expenditure for operating activities between €250 million and €350 million[51] Financial Position - As of December 31, 2024, BioNTech's total cash plus security investments amounted to €174 billion, including €97619 million in cash and cash equivalents, €65362 million in current security investments, and €10611 million in non-current security investments[7, 8]

Together, Los Angeles Cancer Network and Smilow Cancer Hospital at Yale New Haven add 30 satellite locations to enroll patients in BriaCell’s pivotal Phase 3 studyBriaCell’s Phase 3 study currently has 58 active clinical sites across 15 states, including Smilow Cancer Hospital, Los Angeles Cancer Network, University of Arizona, DHR Health Oncology Institute, Sylvester Comprehensive Cancer Center, Cancer Care Northwest, Hematology Oncology Associates of Fredericksburg, Northwestern University, Manhattan Hema ...

Combination treatment of mTNX-1700 (mTFF2-MSA fusion protein) with anti-PD1 antibody was associated with increased survival and decreased metastases in animal models of gastric cancer relative to anti-PD1 treatment alone mTNX-1700 treatment was associated with activation of cancer-killing CD8+ T Cells and limiting neutrophil-mediated immune evasion TNX-1700 (hTFF2-HSA fusion protein) is in preclinical development for gastric and colorectal cancers CHATHAM, N.J., July 02, 2025 (GLOBE NEWSWIRE) -- Tonix Pharm ...