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Precigen to Participate in Upcoming Virtual Fireside Chats Hosted by Cantor and H.C. Wainwright
Prnewswire· 2025-08-25 12:05
Core Insights - Precigen, Inc. announced participation in two virtual fireside chats to discuss the recent FDA approval of a therapy for recurrent respiratory papillomatosis [1][2] Group 1: Company Overview - Precigen is a biopharmaceutical company focused on innovative precision medicines aimed at treating difficult diseases with high unmet needs [3] - The company is committed to advancing scientific breakthroughs from proof-of-concept to commercialization [3] - Precigen is developing a diverse pipeline of therapies in immuno-oncology, autoimmune disorders, and infectious diseases [3] Group 2: Upcoming Events - The first virtual fireside chat will be hosted by Jennifer Kim from Cantor on August 27, 2025, featuring CEO Helen Sabzevari and CCO Phil Tennant [2] - The second chat will be moderated by Swayampakula Ramakanth from H.C. Wainwright on September 2, 2025, also featuring CEO Helen Sabzevari and CCO Phil Tennant [2] - Live webcasts of these events will be accessible through Precigen's website [2]
Nuvectis Pharma, Inc. Reports Second Quarter 2025 Financial Results and Business Highlights
Globenewswire· 2025-08-05 11:30
Core Viewpoint - Nuvectis Pharma, Inc. is positioned for growth following significant advancements in its clinical programs and a strengthened financial position, with a focus on innovative precision medicines for oncology [2][8]. Financial Performance - As of June 30, 2025, cash and cash equivalents increased to $26.8 million from $18.5 million at the end of 2024, primarily due to a public offering in February 2025 [3]. - The net loss for the second quarter of 2025 was $6.3 million, an increase from $4.4 million in the same period of 2024, attributed mainly to the completion of the NXP900 drug-drug interaction study [4]. - Research and development expenses rose to $3.6 million in Q2 2025 from $2.9 million in Q2 2024, while general and administrative expenses increased to $3.0 million from $1.7 million in the same period [5]. Clinical Development - NXP900 has successfully completed its Phase 1a dose escalation study and a drug-drug interaction study, paving the way for the imminent initiation of the Phase 1b program [2][8]. - The company plans to explore NXP800 in additional cancer types, including endometrial and prostate cancers, over the coming months [2]. Cash Position - Following a share acquisition by a healthcare-focused institutional investor, the proforma cash position as of June 30, 2025, is approximately $39 million, expected to fund operations into the second half of 2027 [2][8].
Kura Oncology to Report Second Quarter 2025 Financial Results
Globenewswire· 2025-07-31 11:30
SAN DIEGO, July 31, 2025 (GLOBE NEWSWIRE) -- Kura Oncology, Inc. (Nasdaq: KURA), a clinical-stage biopharmaceutical company committed to realizing the promise of precision medicines for the treatment of cancer, today announced it will report second quarter 2025 financial results after the close of U.S. financial markets on Thursday, August 7, 2025. Kura’s management will host a webcast and conference call at 4:30 p.m. ET / 1:30 p.m. PT to discuss the financial results and provide a corporate update. The liv ...
Nuvectis Pharma Provides Poster Presentation Highlights for NXP900 from the 2025 AACR Meeting
Globenewswire· 2025-04-29 20:25
Phase 1a dose-escalation study data update: treatment with NXP900 resulted in exposure levels leading to robust pharmacodynamic responses across a range of tolerated doses; NXP900 has an acceptable safety profile, dose limiting toxicity dose level has not been identified in doses up to 250 mg/day Preclinical posters strengthen the NXP900 clinical development strategy as single agent in biomarker-targeted cancers and in combination with market leading therapies to overcome resistance in NSCLC Fort Lee, NJ ...
Kura Oncology Announces First Patients Dosed in Phase 1 Combination Trial of Ziftomenib for the Treatment of Advanced GIST
Globenewswire· 2025-04-28 11:30
Core Insights - Kura Oncology has initiated the KOMET-015 Phase 1 clinical trial to evaluate ziftomenib in combination with imatinib for patients with advanced gastrointestinal stromal tumors (GIST) after imatinib failure [1][3] - The combination of ziftomenib and imatinib has shown robust and durable antitumor activity in both imatinib-sensitive and imatinib-resistant GIST preclinical models [1][2] Company Overview - Kura Oncology is a clinical-stage biopharmaceutical company focused on precision medicines for cancer treatment, with ziftomenib being a key investigational menin inhibitor [8] - The company has received Breakthrough Therapy Designation from the FDA for ziftomenib in treating relapsed/refractory NPM1-mutant acute myeloid leukemia (AML) [7][8] Clinical Trial Details - The KOMET-015 trial is designed to assess the safety, tolerability, and preliminary antitumor activity of ziftomenib combined with imatinib in adults with GIST who have shown disease progression on imatinib [3][4] - The trial will evaluate primary objectives including safety and tolerability, and secondary endpoints such as overall response rate (ORR) and progression-free survival (PFS) [3] Market Context - Approximately 4,000 to 6,000 new cases of GIST are diagnosed annually in the U.S., with limited treatment options available for advanced cases [2][5] - Most patients develop resistance to imatinib within two years, highlighting the need for new therapeutic options [2][6] Preclinical Findings - Preclinical studies indicate that the combination of ziftomenib and imatinib exerts antitumor activity through a synthetic lethal mechanism, targeting vulnerabilities in GIST tumors [2][3] - The combination has the potential to delay or overcome resistance to imatinib in patients [2]
OnKure Therapeutics Reports Fourth Quarter and Full Year 2024 Financial Results and Recent Business Highlights
Globenewswire· 2025-03-10 20:05
Core Insights - OnKure Therapeutics, Inc. reported a net loss of $17.4 million for Q4 2024, with cash and cash equivalents of approximately $110.8 million expected to fund operations through multiple clinical readouts into Q4 2026 [1][5][10]. Financial Performance - Research and development (R&D) expenses for Q4 2024 were $14.4 million, an increase from $8.8 million in Q4 2023, primarily due to higher clinical trial and manufacturing costs [8]. - General and Administrative (G&A) expenses rose to $4.3 million in Q4 2024 from $1.1 million in Q4 2023, driven by increased personnel-related costs and consulting expenses [9]. - The net loss per share for Q4 2024 was $1.37, compared to $30.14 per share in Q4 2023 [10]. Business Highlights - OnKure is advancing three PI3Ka inhibitor programs, with one in clinical development and another expected to be announced in Q2 2025 [2]. - The PIKture-01 trial has shown encouraging preliminary safety and tolerability data for the OKI-219 monotherapy, with no dose-limiting toxicities observed [7]. - The company initiated patient dosing in Part B of the PIKture-01 trial, evaluating OKI-219 in combination with fulvestrant for metastatic breast cancer [6][7]. - A merger with Reneo Pharmaceuticals closed on October 4, 2024, along with a $65 million financing, leading to a name change and new ticker symbol "OKUR" [6]. Upcoming Milestones - Additional data from the PIKture-01 trial is expected in the second half of 2025, along with the announcement of a pan-mutant selective program [6][3]. - OnKure aims to demonstrate approximately 10-fold selectivity of its pan-mutant inhibitor against common mutations over wild type [6].