Company selected for the Leaders in Drug Resistance Development award

Kairos Pharma Ltd. (NYSE:KAPA), a clinical-stage biopharmaceutical company focused on innovative cancer therapeutics, announces that it has been named a winner of the 2026 GHP Magazine Healthcare & Pharmaceutical Awards as the Leaders in Drug Resistance Development 2026 - USA award recipient.

Following a merit-led research and evaluation process by GHP's expert research and judging team, based on innovation, impact, business performance and contribution to patient outcomes, Kairos Pharma has been recognized as a leader in the research and development to combat drug resistance.

"Drug resistance can no longer be an afterthought when it comes to the treatments we provide patients, especially in cancer," said Kairos Pharma Chief Executive Officer Dr. John Yu. "This recognition is a reminder of the importance of our work. Our efforts to flip the script on how our healthcare providers think about targeting cancer drug resistance are far from over, but we are thankful for the positive progress we've made to date and look forward to continuing this vital work to extend the life of already effective treatments through drug resistance targeting therapeutics."

Launched in 2015, GHP's Healthcare and Pharmaceutical Awards cover success stories and dedicated work across a diverse industry. Valued at over $10 trillion worldwide, the healthcare and pharmaceutical industry continues to expand, powered by advances in biotechnology, personalized medicine, AI-driven healthcare, and digital therapeutics. As the world's health systems evolve to meet complex challenges, innovation and collaboration are reshaping the delivery, accessibility and effectiveness of care. The Healthcare & Pharmaceutical Awards 2026 shine a light on these visionaries redefining modern medicine, from life-changing treatments and diagnostic breakthroughs to patient-centered services and community health initiatives that raise the bar for excellence.

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About Kairos Pharma, Ltd.

Based in Los Angeles, California, Kairos Pharma Ltd. (NYSE:KAPA) is at the forefront of oncology therapeutics, utilizing structural biology to overcome drug resistance and immune suppression in cancer. Kairos Pharma's lead candidate, ENV-105, is an antibody that targets CD105—a protein identified as a key driver of resistance and disease relapse in response to standard therapy. ENV-105 aims to reverse drug resistance by targeting CD105 and restore the effectiveness of standard therapies across multiple cancer types. Currently, ENV-105 is in a Phase 2 clinical trial for castrate-resistant prostate cancer and a Phase 1 trial for non-small cell lung cancer aimed at addressing significant unmet medical needs. As of the date of this press release, ENV-105 has not been approved as safe or effective by the United States Food and Drug Administration or any other comparable foreign regulator. For more information, visit kairospharma.com.

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Kairos Pharma Receives GHP Magazine's Healthcare & Pharmaceutical Award