Core Insights - BioAtla, Inc. reported its financial results for Q1 2025, highlighting advancements in its Conditionally Active Biologic (CAB) platform and ongoing clinical trials for cancer therapies [1][8]. Financial Performance - Research and development (R&D) expenses for Q1 2025 were $12.4 million, down from $18.9 million in Q1 2024, primarily due to reduced clinical development costs [8]. - General and administrative (G&A) expenses decreased to $5.3 million in Q1 2025 from $5.6 million in Q1 2024 [9]. - The net loss for Q1 2025 was $15.3 million, compared to a net loss of $23.2 million in the same quarter of 2024 [9]. - Cash and cash equivalents as of March 31, 2025, were $32.4 million, down from $49.0 million at the end of 2024, with expectations to fund operations through key clinical readouts in 1H 2026 [11]. Clinical Developments - The Phase 1 dose-escalation study for CAB-EpCAM x CAB-CD3 (BA3182) is ongoing, with the first three patients dosed at 300 micrograms, and data readout expected in mid-2025 [5][6]. - Mecbotamab vedotin (Mec-V) demonstrated a 2-year landmark survival rate of 59% in mKRAS non-small cell lung cancer (NSCLC) patients, significantly higher than the less than 20% survival rate reported for standard care [5][6]. - Ozuriftamab vedotin (Oz-V) continues to show promising results in HPV-positive squamous cell carcinoma of the head and neck, with a disease control rate of 100% and an overall response rate of 45% [6][5]. Strategic Initiatives - The company is utilizing Fast Track Designation from the FDA for discussions regarding a proposed Phase 3 study for Oz-V in treatment-refractory metastatic HPV-positive SCCHN [13]. - BioAtla is focusing on its two internal priority programs and expects cost reductions from its recent restructuring [11]. Upcoming Events - Management will host a conference call and webcast on May 6, 2025, to discuss the financial results and clinical updates [12]. - BioAtla has presentations scheduled at major oncology conferences, including the ASCO Annual Meeting and ESMO Gastrointestinal Cancers Congress [13].

SAN DIEGO, April 24, 2025 (GLOBE NEWSWIRE) -- BioAtla, Inc. (Nasdaq: BCAB), a global clinical-stage biotechnology company focused on the development of Conditionally Active Biologic (CAB) antibody therapeutics for the treatment of solid tumors, today announced preclinical poster presentations at the upcoming 2025 American Association for Cancer Research (AACR) to be held at the McCormick Place Convention Center in Chicago, IL from April 25–30, 2025. Presentation Details: | Poster Title: | Identification of ...