BriaCell Phase I/IIa Clinical Trial Combination Study in Advanced Breast Cancer Patients Open for Enrollment

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BriaCell Therapeutics Corp. (Nasdaq: BCTX, BCTXW) has announced the opening of recruitment for a Phase I/IIa clinical study in collaboration with Incyte to evaluate the combination of Bria-IMT™, retifanlimab, and epacadostat for advanced breast cancer treatment. This study follows previous treatments of two patients and aims to explore novel therapeutic combinations. BriaCell expresses optimism regarding the potential effectiveness and safety of this combination, underscoring its commitment to innovative cancer therapies.

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• Initiation of Phase I/IIa study with Incyte for advanced breast cancer.
• Potential for novel therapeutic combination to offer safe and effective treatment.

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NEW YORK and VANCOUVER, British Columbia, July 14, 2021 (GLOBE NEWSWIRE) -- BriaCell Therapeutics Corp. (Nasdaq: BCTX, BCTXW) (TSX-V:BCT) (“BriaCell” or the “Company”), a clinical-stage biotechnology company specializing in targeted immunotherapies for advanced breast cancer and other cancers, today announces the open recruitment and enrollment of their collaborative clinical study with Incyte. The Phase I/IIa combination study is designed to evaluate BriaCell’s lead candidate, Bria-IMT™, with Incyte’s checkpoint inhibitor, retifanlimab, and IDO1 inhibitor, epacadostat, for the treatment of advanced breast cancer.

The BriaCell and Incyte clinical program is a non-exclusive clinical trial collaboration to evaluate the effects of combinations of novel clinical candidates. Under the agreement, Incyte is providing compounds from its development portfolio, including retifanlimab, an anti-PD-1 monoclonal antibody, and epacadostat, an IDO1 inhibitor, for use in combination studies with Bria-IMT™, in advanced breast cancer patients.

BriaCell and Incyte had previously treated two patients under this Phase I/IIa combination study subsequent to the corporate collaboration commencement in April 2019. Some of those patients were included in BriaCell’s recent survival data announcement. With funding now secured, BriaCell has once again opened this collaborative study to enrollment.

“We are aligned with our clinical collaboration partners at Incyte in placing value on innovation and look forward to further developing novel therapeutics for advanced breast cancer patients together,” stated Dr. Bill Williams, BriaCell’s President and CEO. “Our preliminary data indicates that this novel combination has the potential to be a safe and effective treatment for advanced breast cancer patients who have few to no other treatment options.”

About BriaCell Therapeutics Corp.

BriaCell is an immuno-oncology focused biotechnology company developing targeted and effective approaches for the management of cancer. More information is available at https://briacell.com/.

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Contact Information

Company Contact:
William V. Williams, MD
President & CEO
1-888-485-6340
info@briacell.com

Media Relations:
Jules Abraham
Director of Public Relations
CORE IR
917-885-7378
julesa@coreir.com 

Investor Relations Contact:
CORE IR
investors@briacell.com

 

FAQ

What is the purpose of BriaCell's Phase I/IIa clinical study with Incyte?

The study aims to evaluate the combination of Bria-IMT™, retifanlimab, and epacadostat for treating advanced breast cancer.

When was the recruitment for BriaCell's clinical study opened?

Recruitment for the study was announced on July 14, 2021.

What are the key compounds being tested in this study?

The study is testing Bria-IMT™, Incyte's retifanlimab (a checkpoint inhibitor), and epacadostat (an IDO1 inhibitor).

What were the results of the previous patients treated in this study?

Two patients were previously treated under the study, but specific results were referenced in a recent survival data announcement.

What are the next steps for BriaCell following the study's initiation?

BriaCell will focus on recruiting more patients for the study to further evaluate the therapeutic combination.

How could the results of this study impact BCTX and BCTXW stocks?

Positive results from the study could enhance investor confidence and potentially increase stock prices for BCTX and BCTXW.