HNSCC

Cue Biopharma’s Lead Clinical Asset, CUE-101, to be Featured at the 2024 Multi-disciplinary Head and Neck Cancers Symposium

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목요일, 2월 29, 2024

The symposium is being held in Phoenix, Arizona and virtually from February 29 – March 2, 2024.

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  • The symposium is being held in Phoenix, Arizona and virtually from February 29 – March 2, 2024.
  • Dr. Colevas will discuss previously presented data from the company’s ongoing Phase 1 trial evaluating CUE-101, as a monotherapy and in combination with KEYTRUDA® (pembrolizumab) for patients with recurrent/metastatic HPV+ head and neck squamous cell carcinoma (HNSCC).
  • Poster Title: A phase 1 dose-escalation and expansion study of CUE-101, given as monotherapy in 3L and in combination with pembrolizumab in 1L recurrent/metastatic (R/M) HPV16+ head and neck cancer patients.
  • Presenter: Alexander Dimitrios Colevas, M.D., professor of medicine and medical oncologist, Stanford Cancer Center, Stanford University School of Medicine

Merus Announces Financial Results for the Fourth Quarter and Full Year 2023 and Provides Business Update

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수요일, 2월 28, 2024

Merus also continues to evaluate patients with untreated advanced PD-L1+ HNSCC treated with petosemtamab 1500 mg in combination with pembrolizumab.

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  • Merus also continues to evaluate patients with untreated advanced PD-L1+ HNSCC treated with petosemtamab 1500 mg in combination with pembrolizumab.
  • Merus plans to report initial interim efficacy and safety data from this cohort in the second quarter of 2024.
  • Merus achieved a milestone and received a payment of $2.5 million related to the advancement of this program in the third quarter of 2023.
  • Merus also achieved an additional milestone of $1 million for candidate nomination in the fourth quarter of 2023.

Kura Oncology Reports Fourth Quarter and Full Year 2023 Financial Results

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화요일, 2월 27, 2024

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    SAN DIEGO, Feb. 27, 2024 (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 reported fourth quarter and full year 2023 financial results and provided a corporate update.
  • Research and development (R&D) expenses for the fourth quarter of 2023 were $32.5 million, compared to $22.7 million for the fourth quarter of 2022.
  • General and administrative (G&A) expenses for the fourth quarter of 2023 were $14.2 million, compared to $12.5 million for the fourth quarter of 2022.
  • ET / 1:30 p.m. PT today, February 27, 2024, to discuss the financial results for the fourth quarter and full year 2023 and to provide a corporate update.

HPV's Hidden Hand: New Study by Pusan National University Scientists Reveals Key Details in Head and Neck Cancer Microenvironment

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수요일, 2월 28, 2024

BUSAN, South Korea, Feb. 28, 2024 /PRNewswire/ -- Head and neck squamous cell carcinoma (HNSCC) is a type of cancer that affects the mucous membranes of the mouth, nose, and throat. HNSCC is typically associated with tobacco exposure, alcohol abuse, and viral infections. The links between human papillomavirus (HPV) infection status and the molecular characteristics of HNSCC are not clearly defined.

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  • BUSAN, South Korea, Feb. 28, 2024 /PRNewswire/ -- Head and neck squamous cell carcinoma (HNSCC) is a type of cancer that affects the mucous membranes of the mouth, nose, and throat.
  • The links between human papillomavirus (HPV) infection status and the molecular characteristics of HNSCC are not clearly defined.
  • Therefore, the HPV infection could be considered a criterion for developing treatment strategies, thereby enabling precision medicine tailored to the patient's condition!
  • Title of original paper: Deciphering Head and Neck Cancer Microenvironment: Single–Cell and Spatial Transcriptomics Reveals Human Papillomavirus–Associated Differences

Curasight announces acceleration of therapeutic strategy to strengthen position as a radiopharmaceutical theranostic company

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화요일, 2월 13, 2024

COPENHAGEN, Denmark, Feb. 13, 2024 /PRNewswire/ -- Curasight A/S ("Curasight" or the "Company" (XSAT: CURAS) announces today that it is accelerating and expanding its clinical therapeutic strategy with the addition of a new Phase I/IIa trial to include a total of five cancer indications in a so called basket trial design.

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  • COPENHAGEN, Denmark, Feb. 13, 2024 /PRNewswire/ -- Curasight A/S ("Curasight" or the "Company" (XSAT: CURAS) announces today that it is accelerating and expanding its clinical therapeutic strategy with the addition of a new Phase I/IIa trial to include a total of five cancer indications in a so called basket trial design.
  • To strengthen the Company's capital structure and secure funding for the acceleration of clinical activities, Curasight intends to launch a rights issue during the first quarter of 2024.
  • By launching this basket trial, we can accelerate development of both uTRACE and uTREAT (theranostic) in parallel and potentially have therapeutic efficacy data already during 2025.
  • Under the terms of the deal, Curasight is responsible for development until regulatory approval with Curium responsible for manufacturing and commercialisation.

Curasight announces acceleration of therapeutic strategy to strengthen position as a radiopharmaceutical theranostic company

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화요일, 2월 13, 2024

COPENHAGEN, Denmark, Feb. 13, 2024 /PRNewswire/ -- Curasight A/S ("Curasight" or the "Company" (XSAT: CURAS) announces today that it is accelerating and expanding its clinical therapeutic strategy with the addition of a new Phase I/IIa trial to include a total of five cancer indications in a so called basket trial design.

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  • COPENHAGEN, Denmark, Feb. 13, 2024 /PRNewswire/ -- Curasight A/S ("Curasight" or the "Company" (XSAT: CURAS) announces today that it is accelerating and expanding its clinical therapeutic strategy with the addition of a new Phase I/IIa trial to include a total of five cancer indications in a so called basket trial design.
  • To strengthen the Company's capital structure and secure funding for the acceleration of clinical activities, Curasight intends to launch a rights issue during the first quarter of 2024.
  • By launching this basket trial, we can accelerate development of both uTRACE and uTREAT (theranostic) in parallel and potentially have therapeutic efficacy data already during 2025.
  • Under the terms of the deal, Curasight is responsible for development until regulatory approval with Curium responsible for manufacturing and commercialisation.

HOOKIPA Pharma Provides Update on Business Priorities and Oncology Partnership Programs

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월요일, 1월 29, 2024

The totality of the HB-200 data presents a clear opportunity for HOOKIPA to advance this program in a randomized trial starting in mid-2024.

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  • The totality of the HB-200 data presents a clear opportunity for HOOKIPA to advance this program in a randomized trial starting in mid-2024.
  • “HOOKIPA has a tremendous opportunity to transform treatment of multiple disease areas using an entirely new class of medicines,” said Joern Aldag, Chief Executive Officer at HOOKIPA.
  • HOOKIPA will reduce its workforce by approximately 30 percent and rebalance its cost structure in alignment with the new prioritization of the Company’s programs.
  • The strategic priorities for HOOKIPA are to advance its clinical programs including HB-200 and its two Gilead-partnered infectious disease programs.

AVEO Oncology Enrolls First Patient in Pivotal FIERCE-HN Clinical Trial to Evaluate Ficlatuzumab in Combination with ERBITUX® (cetuximab) in Patients with HPV-negative Recurrent or Metastatic Head and Neck Squamous Cell Carcinoma (R/M HNSCC)

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화요일, 1월 16, 2024

BOSTON, Jan. 16, 2024 (GLOBE NEWSWIRE) -- AVEO Oncology (“AVEO”), an LG Chem company, today announced enrollment of the first patient in the FIERCE-HN trial, a global, multicenter, randomized, double-blind, placebo-controlled, phase 3 clinical trial evaluating ficlatuzumab in combination with ERBITUX® (cetuximab), an anti-EGFR antibody, in patients with human papillomavirus (HPV)-negative recurrent or metastatic head and neck squamous cell carcinoma (R/M HNSCC).

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  • BOSTON, Jan. 16, 2024 (GLOBE NEWSWIRE) -- AVEO Oncology (“AVEO”), an LG Chem company, today announced enrollment of the first patient in the FIERCE-HN trial, a global, multicenter, randomized, double-blind, placebo-controlled, phase 3 clinical trial evaluating ficlatuzumab in combination with ERBITUX® (cetuximab), an anti-EGFR antibody, in patients with human papillomavirus (HPV)-negative recurrent or metastatic head and neck squamous cell carcinoma (R/M HNSCC).
  • Ficlatuzumab is AVEO’s investigational antibody that targets hepatocyte growth factor (HGF).
  • That designation followed AVEO’s June 2021 announcement of positive results from a randomized phase 2 study of ficlatuzumab alone or in combination with cetuximab in patients with pan-refractory, metastatic HNSCC.
  • “We therefore approach the FIERCE-HN trial with a mix of urgency and optimism, as the combination of ficlatuzumab and cetuximab has the potential to expand the range of viable therapeutic options for this underserved population.”

iTeos Announces 2024 Strategic Priorities and Anticipated Milestones

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월요일, 1월 8, 2024

WATERTOWN, Mass. and GOSSELIES, Belgium, Jan. 08, 2024 (GLOBE NEWSWIRE) -- iTeos Therapeutics, Inc. (Nasdaq: ITOS), a clinical-stage biopharmaceutical company pioneering the discovery and development of a new generation of immuno-oncology therapeutics for patients, today outlined business updates and strategic priorities for 2024.

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  • and GOSSELIES, Belgium, Jan. 08, 2024 (GLOBE NEWSWIRE) -- iTeos Therapeutics, Inc. (Nasdaq: ITOS), a clinical-stage biopharmaceutical company pioneering the discovery and development of a new generation of immuno-oncology therapeutics for patients, today outlined business updates and strategic priorities for 2024.
  • “Over the past twelve months, the TIGIT competitive landscape has substantially evolved, further positioning iTeos and GSK as a potential leader with our high-quality TIGIT:PD-1 doublet, belrestotug + dostarlimab.
  • The Company plans to integrate IO-001 biomarker knowledge into the development strategy of future inupadenant clinical trials.
  • The Company continues to expect its cash balance to provide runway through 2026, which includes the initiation of multiple Phase 3 registrational trials assessing the belrestotug + dostarlimab doublet.