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Theriva™ Biologics Announces Presentation at the American Society for Cell and Gene Therapy 27th Annual Meeting

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Monday, April 8, 2024
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Data will be featured in a poster presentation at the American Society for Cell and Gene Therapy (ASGCT) 27th Annual Meeting, being held both virtually and in Baltimore from May 7-11, 2024.

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  • Data will be featured in a poster presentation at the American Society for Cell and Gene Therapy (ASGCT) 27th Annual Meeting, being held both virtually and in Baltimore from May 7-11, 2024.
  • “We look forward to presenting data at the upcoming ASGCT meeting that further highlight the potential of our systemically administered oncolytic adenovirus, VCN-01, to synergistically combine with an expanding range of standard-of-care chemotherapies for difficult-to-treat cancers,” said Steven A. Shallcross, Chief Executive Officer of Theriva Biologics.
  • “ Our on-going VIRAGE Phase 2b trial is evaluating VCN-01 in combination with gemcitabine/nab-paclitaxel to treat metastatic pancreatic ductal adenocarcinoma (PDAC).
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GeneCentric Therapeutics Announces Upcoming Presentations at the American Association for Cancer Research Annual Meeting 2024

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Monday, April 1, 2024
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GeneCentric Therapeutics , a company making precision medicine more precise through RNA-based diagnostics, today announced upcoming presentations at the American Association for Cancer Research Annual Meeting 2024 being held in San Diego, California from April 5-10.

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  • GeneCentric Therapeutics , a company making precision medicine more precise through RNA-based diagnostics, today announced upcoming presentations at the American Association for Cancer Research Annual Meeting 2024 being held in San Diego, California from April 5-10.
  • Presentations will include a poster describing a new colorectal cancer predictive response signature (MSS-PRS) that selects tumors not identified with conventional MSI testing but have molecular characteristics consistent with microsatellite instability, making them a potential target for immune checkpoint inhibition.
  • A second poster presentation describes ongoing clinical validation for PurISTSM, a novel RNA-expression test developed in collaboration with Tempus.
  • Details of the AACR presentations are as follows:
    Session: PO.CL01.01 – Diagnostic Biomarkers 1, Section 42
    The posters will be accessible under the News & Events section of the Company’s website following the conference.

Agenus Reports Fourth Quarter and Full Year 2023 Results

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Thursday, March 14, 2024
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Agenus Inc. (“Agenus”) (Nasdaq: AGEN), a leader in discovering and developing novel immunological agents to treat various cancers, today provided a corporate update and reported financial results for the fourth quarter and full year 2023.

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  • Agenus Inc. (“Agenus”) (Nasdaq: AGEN), a leader in discovering and developing novel immunological agents to treat various cancers, today provided a corporate update and reported financial results for the fourth quarter and full year 2023.
  • “In 2023, Agenus made significant advances across our BOT/BAL development program.
  • $25 million milestone payment from BMS triggered by the commencement of a Phase 2 study with BMS-986442 in December 2023.
  • For the fourth quarter ended December 31, 2023, we recognized revenue of $84 million and incurred a net loss of $49 million or $0.13 per share.

Biotech's Role in Addressing the Pancreatic Cancer Emergency

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Thursday, March 14, 2024
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VANCOUVER, BC, March 14, 2024 /PRNewswire/ -- USA News Group - Known as one of the most deadly forms of cancer, pancreatic cancer still has the highest mortality rate of all major cancers today. However, researchers and the biotech sector are working diligently to improve the chances of those who receive this dire diagnosis. Recently, in late 2023, researchers at the Mayo Clinic made a discovery that advances knowledge of how pancreatic cancer spreads and identified a new potential therapeutic target along the way. With the American Cancer Society projecting a record year for new cancer cases in 2024, and Europe facing a pancreatic cancer emergency, it's important to focus on the advances being made in the biotech sector that are giving hope to patients and their families. Among the developers making gains include Oncolytics Biotech Inc. (NASDAQ: ONCY) (TSX: ONC), Novartis AG (NYSE: NVS), ImmunityBio, Inc. (NASDAQ: IBRX), Aclaris Therapeutics, Inc. (NASDAQ: ACRS), and Nuvation Bio Inc. (NYSE: NUVB). 

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  • There is a point of optimism to build upon, as the Pancreatic Cancer Action Network (PanCAN) has stated the five-year survival rate for pancreatic cancer has increased to 13% .
  • "Combining pelareorep with mFOLFIRINOX represents an expansion of our existing pancreatic cancer program and maximizes the potential of pelareorep-based combination therapies to benefit pancreatic cancer patients."
  • It will focus on patients with pancreatic cancer, HER2-negative metastatic breast cancer, metastatic castration-resistant prostate cancer (mCRPC), and platinum-resistant ovarian cancer (PROC).
  • Nuvation is already undergoing dosing in the Phase 1 monotherapy study of NUV-868 in solid tumors in patients with pancreatic cancer, ovarian cancer, metastatic castration-resistant prostate cancer (mCRPC), triple-negative breast cancer and other solid tumors.

Biotech's Role in Addressing the Pancreatic Cancer Emergency

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Thursday, March 14, 2024
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VANCOUVER, BC, March 14, 2024 /PRNewswire/ -- USA News Group - Known as one of the most deadly forms of cancer, pancreatic cancer still has the highest mortality rate of all major cancers today. However, researchers and the biotech sector are working diligently to improve the chances of those who receive this dire diagnosis. Recently, in late 2023, researchers at the Mayo Clinic made a discovery that advances knowledge of how pancreatic cancer spreads and identified a new potential therapeutic target along the way. With the American Cancer Society projecting a record year for new cancer cases in 2024, and Europe facing a pancreatic cancer emergency, it's important to focus on the advances being made in the biotech sector that are giving hope to patients and their families. Among the developers making gains include Oncolytics Biotech Inc. (NASDAQ: ONCY) (TSX: ONC), Novartis AG (NYSE: NVS), ImmunityBio, Inc. (NASDAQ: IBRX), Aclaris Therapeutics, Inc. (NASDAQ: ACRS), and Nuvation Bio Inc. (NYSE: NUVB). 

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  • There is a point of optimism to build upon, as the Pancreatic Cancer Action Network (PanCAN) has stated the five-year survival rate for pancreatic cancer has increased to 13% .
  • "Combining pelareorep with mFOLFIRINOX represents an expansion of our existing pancreatic cancer program and maximizes the potential of pelareorep-based combination therapies to benefit pancreatic cancer patients."
  • It will focus on patients with pancreatic cancer, HER2-negative metastatic breast cancer, metastatic castration-resistant prostate cancer (mCRPC), and platinum-resistant ovarian cancer (PROC).
  • Nuvation is already undergoing dosing in the Phase 1 monotherapy study of NUV-868 in solid tumors in patients with pancreatic cancer, ovarian cancer, metastatic castration-resistant prostate cancer (mCRPC), triple-negative breast cancer and other solid tumors.

Biotech/Oncology Stocks Targeting the Pancreatic Cancer Market - A Race Worth Winning

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Wednesday, March 6, 2024
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Research Nester says , "The global pancreatic cancer market size is slated to expand at ~18% CAGR between 2024 and 2036.

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  • Research Nester says , "The global pancreatic cancer market size is slated to expand at ~18% CAGR between 2024 and 2036.
  • The American Cancer Society's estimates for pancreatic cancer in the United States for 2024 are: "About 66,440 people (34,530 men and 31,910 women) will be diagnosed with pancreatic cancer.
  • Pancreatic cancer accounts for about 3% of all cancers in the US and about 7% of all cancer deaths."
  • Biotech/oncology stocks targeting the growing global pancreatic cancer market have made headlines with recent developments and breakthroughs in treatments.

Increasing Incidence of Pancreatic Cancer Leading to a $6.85 Billion Dollar Market Size for New Treatments

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Tuesday, March 5, 2024
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Thus, an increase in the geriatric population is one factor driving the pancreatic cancer treatment market growth.

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  • Thus, an increase in the geriatric population is one factor driving the pancreatic cancer treatment market growth.
  • The incidence is significantly higher in the geriatric population above 65 years of age compared to other types of cancers.
  • A report from Fortune Business Insights said that: “the pancreatic cancer treatment market size is projected to grow to USD 6.85 billion by 2029, exhibiting a CAGR of 15.7% during 2022-2029.
  • Companies engaged in manufacturing cancer drugs have increased their focus on R&D activities to develop new drugs for pancreatic cancer treatment.

Lisata Therapeutics Reports Full Year 2023 Financial Results and Provides Business Update

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Thursday, February 29, 2024
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BASKING RIDGE, N.J., Feb. 29, 2024 (GLOBE NEWSWIRE) -- Lisata Therapeutics, Inc. (Nasdaq: LSTA) (“Lisata” or the “Company”), a clinical-stage pharmaceutical company developing innovative therapies for the treatment of advanced solid tumors and other serious diseases, provides a business update and reports financial results for the twelve months ended December 31, 2023.

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  • Conference call scheduled for today at 4:30 p.m. Eastern time
    BASKING RIDGE, N.J., Feb. 29, 2024 (GLOBE NEWSWIRE) -- Lisata Therapeutics, Inc. (Nasdaq: LSTA) (“Lisata” or the “Company”), a clinical-stage pharmaceutical company developing innovative therapies for the treatment of advanced solid tumors and other serious diseases, provides a business update and reports financial results for the twelve months ended December 31, 2023.
  • Lisata and its development collaborators have amassed significant non-clinical data demonstrating enhanced delivery of a range of existing and emerging anti-cancer therapies, including chemotherapeutics, immunotherapies, and RNA-based therapeutics.
  • As of December 31, 2023, Lisata had cash, cash equivalents, and marketable securities of approximately $50.5 million.
  • Lisata will hold a live conference call on Thursday, February 29, 2024 at 4:30 p.m. Eastern time to discuss financial results, provide a business update and answer questions.

Oncolytics Biotech® Reports Fourth Quarter and Full Year 2023 Financial Results and Operational Highlights

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Thursday, March 7, 2024
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    SAN DIEGO and CALGARY, AB, March 7, 2024 /PRNewswire/ -- Oncolytics Biotech® Inc. (NASDAQ: ONCY) (TSX: ONC), a clinical-stage immunotherapeutics company focused on oncology, today announced recent operational highlights and financial results for the fourth quarter and year ended December 31, 2023.
  • General and administrative expenses for the fourth quarter of 2023 were $4.2 million, compared to $3.7 million for the fourth quarter of 2022.
  • Research and development expenses for the fourth quarter of 2023 were $4.7 million, compared to $4.8 million for the fourth quarter of 2022.
  • The net loss for the fourth quarter of 2023 was $3.9 million, compared to a net loss of $8.6 million for the fourth quarter of 2022.

Oncolytics Biotech® Files Amendment to Initiate New Pancreatic Cancer GOBLET Cohort Supported by PanCAN

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Tuesday, March 5, 2024
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SAN DIEGO and CALGARY, AB, March 5, 2024 /PRNewswire/ -- Oncolytics Biotech® Inc. (NASDAQ: ONCY) (TSX: ONC), a clinical-stage immunotherapeutics company focused on oncology, today announced it has submitted an amendment to GOBLET to initiate a new Phase 1/2 cohort evaluating pelareorep in combination with modified FOLFIRINOX (mFOLFIRINOX) with and without atezolizumab (Tecentriq®) in patients with newly diagnosed metastatic pancreatic ductal adenocarcinoma (PDAC). This amendment will be reviewed by the Paul Ehrlich Institute (PEI; Germany's regulatory body) for approval before patient enrollment can begin. The cohort, the fifth of the GOBLET gastrointestinal cancer study, is being supported by the US$5 million Therapeutic Accelerator Award from the Pancreatic Cancer Action Network (PanCAN), an innovative program established to accelerate the development of new treatments for pancreatic cancer. Evaluation of this novel treatment approach will complement Oncolytics' ongoing development of pelareorep, atezolizumab, gemcitabine, and nab-paclitaxel in PDAC, which is expected to advance to a registrational study later this year.

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  • The cohort, the fifth of the GOBLET gastrointestinal cancer study, is being supported by the US$5 million Therapeutic Accelerator Award from the Pancreatic Cancer Action Network (PanCAN), an innovative program established to accelerate the development of new treatments for pancreatic cancer.
  • "We are enthusiastic to have the support of PanCAN to expand the evaluation of pelareorep in pancreatic cancer and explore mFOLFIRINOX as another combination that could improve outcomes for patients.
  • Chemotherapies, including either mFOLFIRINOX or gemcitabine and nab-paclitaxel, are the backbone treatment regimens of pancreatic cancer therapy1.
  • Therefore, we are enthusiastic about this new mFOLFIRINOX pancreatic cancer cohort and look forward to enrolling the first patient as soon as possible."