4 - Kura Oncology, Inc. (0001422143) (Issuer)

4 - Kura Oncology, Inc. (0001422143) (Issuer)

4 - Kura Oncology, Inc. (0001422143) (Issuer)

4 - Kura Oncology, Inc. (0001422143) (Issuer)

4 - Kura Oncology, Inc. (0001422143) (Issuer)

4 - Kura Oncology, Inc. (0001422143) (Issuer)

4 - Kura Oncology, Inc. (0001422143) (Issuer)

4 - Kura Oncology, Inc. (0001422143) (Issuer)

4 - Kura Oncology, Inc. (0001422143) (Issuer)

4 - Kura Oncology, Inc. (0001422143) (Issuer)

– NDA submitted in 1Q 2025 for ziftomenib for the treatment of adult patients with relapsed or refractory AML with an NPM1 mutation – – Data from Phase 1b/2 registration-directed trial of ziftomenib selected for oral presentation at ASCO Annual Meeting – – $45.0 million milestone payment earned for NDA submission under collaboration agreement with Kyowa Kirin – – First patients dosed in Phase 1 trial of ziftomenib plus imatinib in GIST – – $703.2 million in pro forma cash, together with anticipated collaboration agreement payments, expected to support ziftomenib commercialization through the frontline AML combination setting – – Management to host webcast and conference call today at 4:

SAN DIEGO, April 24, 2025 (GLOBE NEWSWIRE) -- Kura Oncology, Inc. (the "Company") (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 first quarter 2025 financial results after the close of U.S. financial markets on Thursday, May 1, 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 live call may be accessed by dialing (800) 245-3047 for domestic callers and (203) 518-9765 for international callers and entering the conference ID: KURAQ1. A live webcast and

– KOMET-001 registrational trial in R/R NPM1-mutant AML achieved primary endpoint – – Alignment reached with FDA and EMA on key aspects of the KOMET-017 protocol including use of MRD-negative CR endpoint for potential U.S. accelerated approval pathway in frontline intensive chemotherapy trial – – Topline MRD-negative CR results from KOMET-017-IC Phase 3 trial anticipated in 2028 – – Multiple data presentations for ziftomenib and pipeline programs expected throughout 2025 – – $727.4 million in cash, together with anticipated collaboration agreement payments, to support ziftomenib commercialization through the frontline AML combination setting – – Management to host webcast and conference

SAN DIEGO, Feb. 19, 2025 (GLOBE NEWSWIRE) -- Kura Oncology, Inc. (the "Company") (NASDAQ:KURA), a clinical-stage biopharmaceutical company committed to realizing the promise of precision medicines for the treatment of cancer, today announced that it will report fourth quarter and full year 2024 financial results after the close of U.S. financial markets on Wednesday, February 26, 2025. Kura's management will host a webcast and conference call at 4:30 p.m. ET / 1:30 p.m. PT that day to discuss the financial results and provide a corporate update. The live call may be accessed by dialing (800) 579-2543 for domestic callers and (785) 424-1789 for international callers and entering the confer

– KOMET-001 registrational trial in R/R NPM1-m AML achieved primary CR/CRh endpoint; topline data submitted for presentation at an upcoming medical meeting – – NDA submission for ziftomenib on track for 2Q 2025 – – Registrational KOMET-017-IC trial of intensive chemotherapy combination will assess MRD negative CR and EFS as dual-primary endpoints to support potential U.S. accelerated approval and full approval – – Registrational KOMET-017-NIC trial of venetoclax / azacitidine combination will assess CR and OS as dual-primary endpoints to support potential U.S. accelerated approval and full approval – – KOMET-017-IC and NIC Phase 3 trials expected to initiate in 2H 2025 – – Multiple clin

– Interim analysis from Phase 1a portion of KOMET-007 shows 100% CR rate in NPM1-m and 83% CR rate in KMT2A-r 1L adverse risk AML with 7+3 – – 100% of 1L NPM1-m and 96% of 1L KMT2A-r AML patients alive as of data cutoff with median follow-up of 31 and 19 weeks, respectively – – Promising clinical activity in R/R NPM1-m and KMT2A-r AML with ven/aza, including ven-experienced patients – – Ziftomenib generally well tolerated in combination with standards of care at all dose levels studied – – Kura Oncology to host virtual investor event today at 8:00 a.m. ET – SAN DIEGO and TOKYO, Dec. 09, 2024 (GLOBE NEWSWIRE) -- Kura Oncology, Inc. (NASDAQ:KURA, "Kura")) and Kyowa Kirin Co., Ltd. (TSE:

– Kura to receive a $330 million upfront payment and up to $1.2 billion in total milestone payments, including $420 million in near-term milestone payments and opt-in right for solid tumors – – Companies to jointly develop and commercialize ziftomenib; 50/50 profit share in the U.S.; Kura to lead U.S. development and commercial activities and book sales; Kyowa Kirin has exclusive commercialization rights outside the U.S. – – Companies to jointly pursue broad development program targeting acute leukemias, including frontline indications, combinations with targeted therapies and post-transplant maintenance setting – – Kura anticipates collaboration funding along with current cash balance to

– Topline results from registration-directed trial of ziftomenib in R/R NPM1-mutant AML expected in early 2025; Phase 1 results published in The Lancet Oncology – – Data from 100 patients in Phase 1a dose-escalation study of ziftomenib combined with ven/aza in R/R AML and 7+3 in 1L adverse risk AML to be presented at ASH – – Phase 1b expansion study of ziftomenib in combination with standards of care now enrolling at 600 mg in all cohorts – – Preclinical data support opportunity for ziftomenib in GIST; proof-of-concept study expected to begin in 1H 2025 – – First patient dosed in study of KO-2806 and adagrasib in KRASG12C-mutated NSCLC – – $455.3 million in cash, cas

SAN DIEGO, Oct. 31, 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 announced that it will report third quarter 2024 financial results after the close of U.S. financial markets on Thursday, November 7, 2024. Kura's management will host a webcast and conference call at 4:30 p.m. ET / 1:30 p.m. PT that day to discuss the financial results and provide a corporate update. The live call may be accessed by dialing (800) 225-9448 for domestic callers and (203) 518-9708 for international callers and entering the conference ID: KURAQ3. A live webcast a

– Topline data from registration-directed trial of ziftomenib in R/R NPM1-mutant AML expected in early 2025 – – Breakthrough Therapy Designation granted for ziftomenib in R/R NPM1-mutant AML – – Data from 100 patients in KOMET-007 trial of ziftomenib in combination with ven/aza and 7+3 expected in Q4; Phase 1b expansion study in 1L AML now enrolling – – Investigational New Drug (IND) application cleared for ziftomenib in GIST – – Preclinical data at ADA support potential for menin inhibitor in diabetes – – First patient dosed in study of KO-2806 and adagrasib in KRASG12C-mutated NSCLC – – $491.5 million in cash, cash equivalents and investments provide runway into 2027 – – Management

– Industry veteran to serve as independent director, strengthening the board and bringing extensive leadership, executive and governance experience to Cartography as it builds out its oncology platform and pipeline - Cartography Biosciences, Inc., an oncology company advancing a pipeline of antibody therapeutics that more precisely target tumors, today announced the appointment of Troy E. Wilson, Ph.D., J.D., as an independent director. Dr. Wilson, a 25-year veteran of the biopharma industry, is President, CEO and co-founder of Kura Oncology (NASDAQ:KURA) and has served as chairman of its Board of Directors since it was founded in 2014. "We are delighted to have attracted a true industry

SAN DIEGO, Sept. 17, 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 announced the appointment of Michael Vasconcelles, M.D., to its Board of Directors. Dr. Vasconcelles is an accomplished biopharmaceutical executive with more than 25 years of oncology drug development experience and industry leadership. "On behalf of our Board and leadership team, we are delighted to have Mike join our Board of Directors," said Troy Wilson, Ph.D., J.D., President and Chief Executive Officer of Kura Oncology. "His extensive experience in R&D and regulatory aff

SAN DIEGO, Aug. 14, 2023 (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 the appointment of Brian Powl as Chief Commercial Officer. Mr. Powl joins Kura with more than 20 years of experience in building commercial brands in hematology and oncology, with a focus on developing and executing patient-focused strategies across sales, marketing and market access for global biotech and pharmaceutical products. "Brian is an accomplished leader with a strong track record in building successful commercial organizations and driving global commercial

WALTHAM, Mass., June 23, 2022 (GLOBE NEWSWIRE) -- Viridian Therapeutics, Inc. (NASDAQ:VRDN), a biotechnology company advancing new treatments for patients suffering from serious diseases underserved by current therapies, today announced the appointment of Carrie Melvin as Chief Operating Officer, a newly created position at the company. "As we prepare for late-stage clinical development for our TED programs, we are excited to add Carrie to the Viridian team" said Jonathan Violin, Ph.D., Viridian Therapeutics' President and CEO. "Carrie's extensive experience in a wide range of operational activities supporting product development and approval will be tremendously valuable to our expanding

FLORHAM PARK, N.J., June 03, 2022 (GLOBE NEWSWIRE) -- Celularity Inc. (NASDAQ:CELU) ("Celularity"), a clinical-stage biotechnology company developing placental-derived off-the-shelf allogeneic cell therapies, today announced the appointment of Diane Parks to its Board of Directors. Ms. Parks, an executive with deep experience in the commercialization of novel immuno-oncology therapies, has led the successful launch of numerous hematology and cancer therapies at large pharmaceutical and biotech companies, including Kite Pharma, Inc. (now part of Gilead Sciences, Inc.), Amgen Inc., and Genentech, Inc. (now part of Roche Holdings, Inc.). "It is with great pleasure we welcome Diane to the Cel

SAN DIEGO, Oct. 18, 2021 (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 the appointment of Teresa Bair as Chief Legal Officer and Corporate Secretary. Ms. Bair joins Kura with more than 25 years of combined in-house and law firm experience, most recently as General Counsel at Athenex. "On behalf of our board and senior leadership team, we want to extend a warm welcome to Teresa," said Troy Wilson, Ph.D., J.D., President and Chief Executive Officer of Kura Oncology. "She brings a breadth of expertise across a range of legal and business

New appointments follow PepGen's recent $112.5 million crossover financing to advance therapies for neuromuscular diseases PepGen is rapidly advancing lead programs in Duchenne muscular dystrophy and myotonic dystrophy type 1 to the clinic and growing its team in Boston, MA. BOSTON, Aug. 31, 2021 (GLOBE NEWSWIRE) -- PepGen, Inc., a company advancing next-generation oligonucleotide therapies for neuromuscular diseases, today announced that Heidi Henson will join PepGen's Board of Directors. The company also announced the promotion of Jane Larkindale, Ph.D., to Vice President of Clinical Science. "As we continue to evolve our team of PepGen Pioneers, I am delighted to announce the p

SAN DIEGO, June 04, 2021 (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 the appointment of Wall Street veteran Carol Schafer to its board of directors, effective June 3, 2021. Ms. Schafer has more than 25 years of experience in healthcare investment banking, most recently as Vice Chair of Equity Capital Markets at Wells Fargo Securities. “Carol brings a wealth of experience as a trusted strategic and financial advisor to the leadership teams of growing biopharmaceutical companies,” said Troy Wilson, Ph.D., J.D., President and Chief Exe