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Candel Therapeutics, Inc. (CADL) is a Massachusetts-based biotechnology company, also known as Advantagene, Inc., specializing in the development of cutting-edge immuno-oncology platforms aimed at treating solid tumors. The company's focus is on leveraging the body's immune system to combat cancer through innovative viral immunotherapies.
At the core of Candel Therapeutics' technology are two proprietary platforms: the Gene Mediated Cytotoxic Immunotherapy (GMCI™) platform and the RQNestin34.5 platform. Designed as an 'off-the-shelf' solution, GMCI™ aims to generate a personalized and precise immune response against cancer, utilizing the patient's own immune system. The RQNestin34.5 platform, on the other hand, is centered around the use of genetically modified herpes simplex virus (HSV) constructs to target and destroy cancer cells.
As a clinical-stage biopharmaceutical company, Candel Therapeutics is dedicated to translating its scientific advancements into viable treatments for patients. The company has made substantial progress with its platforms, demonstrating promising results in clinical studies aiming to establish the efficacy and safety of these novel therapies.
Among the company's recent highlights is its presentation at the American Society of Clinical Oncology (ASCO), where it shared significant updates on its ongoing projects. Candel Therapeutics continues to engage in strategic partnerships and collaborations to advance its mission of making effective cancer treatments accessible to patients globally.
Candel Therapeutics is committed to maintaining robust investor relations, offering transparent updates and clear communication about its financial health, project milestones, and future directions. The company's leadership frequently engages with stakeholders to ensure alignment with their goals and expectations.
For the latest news and detailed financial information, investors and interested parties can contact Theodore Jenkins, Vice President of Investor Relations and Business Development, at tjenkins@candeltx.com or Kyle Evans, Account Director at ICR Westwicke, at CandelPR@westwicke.com.
Candel Therapeutics (Nasdaq: CADL) reported its Q2 2024 financial results and recent corporate highlights. Key developments include:
1. Positive survival data from phase 2 trials of CAN-2409 in pancreatic cancer and non-small cell lung cancer (NSCLC).
2. FDA orphan drug designations for CAN-2409 and CAN-3110 in pancreatic cancer and recurrent high-grade glioma, respectively.
3. Inclusion in the Russell 3000 Index.
4. Q2 2024 net loss of $22.2 million, compared to $9.6 million in Q2 2023.
5. Cash position of $21.5 million as of June 30, 2024, expected to fund operations into Q1 2025.
The company anticipates key data readouts in Q4 2024 for its prostate cancer trials.
Candel Therapeutics, a clinical stage biopharmaceutical company, will participate in the H.C. Wainwright 2nd Annual Immune Cell Engager Virtual Conference. The event is scheduled for June 25, 2024 at 3:00 p.m. ET. Paul Peter Tak, the President and CEO, will engage in a fireside chat. A live webcast will be available on the company's website under the News & Events section and will be archived for 90 days.
Candel Therapeutics (CADL) announced its inclusion in the Russell 3000 Index at the conclusion of the 2024 Russell US Indexes annual reconstitution, effective July 1, 2024. This inclusion signifies recognition of Candel’s market capitalization and progress in its clinical programs focused on multimodal biological immunotherapies for cancer. Membership in the Russell 3000 Index means automatic inclusion in either the Russell 1000 or Russell 2000 Index, and other relevant style indexes. The Russell US Indexes, maintained by FTSE Russell, are key benchmarks with approximately $10.5 trillion in assets benchmarked against them as of December 2023.
CEO Paul Peter Tak, MD, PhD, emphasized that this inclusion will increase visibility among investors and enhance engagement with the investment community, supporting Candel’s mission to develop novel immunotherapies for unmet medical needs.
The FDA has granted Orphan Drug Designation to CAN-3110, Candel Therapeutics' oncolytic viral immunotherapy for treating recurrent high-grade glioma (rHGG). This designation offers developmental incentives and up to 7 years of U.S. market exclusivity upon approval. Previously, CAN-3110 received Fast Track Designation for rHGG. The company is conducting a multi-institutional Phase 1b clinical trial, with initial results indicating strong anti-tumoral responses and extended survival. Candel will present further data on CAN-3110's feasibility and safety at the 2024 ASCO Annual Meeting. CEO Paul Peter Tak emphasized the potential of CAN-3110 and the company's commitment to developing effective treatments for rHGG.
Candel Therapeutics announced promising Phase 2 trial results for CAN-2409, combined with valacyclovir, in NSCLC patients resistant to immune checkpoint inhibitors (ICI). The median overall survival (mOS) was 20.6 months, outperforming the 11.6 months mOS of standard docetaxel-based chemotherapy. The treatment significantly increased cytotoxic and memory T cells, enhancing systemic immunity, and showed efficacy on both treated and untreated tumors. Additionally, CAN-2409 maintained a favorable safety profile, with mostly mild adverse events. These findings underscore the potential of CAN-2409 in treating advanced NSCLC and will be presented at the 2024 ASCO Annual Meeting.
Candel Therapeutics (Nasdaq: CADL), a clinical-stage biopharmaceutical company, will present at the Jefferies Global Healthcare Conference on June 5, 2024, at 5:30 p.m. ET. Paul Peter Tak, Candel’s President and CEO, will provide a company overview. The presentation will be available via a live webcast on the company’s website, with a replay accessible for up to 90 days.
Candel Therapeutics will host a webcasted R&D breakfast panel during the 2024 ASCO Annual Meeting on June 3, 2024, at 7:00 AM Central Time. The event will focus on discussing topline overall survival data from the Phase 2 clinical trial of CAN-2409, a multimodal biological immunotherapy candidate for Non-Small Cell Lung Cancer (NSCLC). The panel, moderated by Candel's CEO Paul Peter Tak, will feature prominent medical and scientific leaders, including Dr. Charu Aggarwal from the University of Pennsylvania, Dr. Roy S. Herbst from Yale School of Medicine, and Dr. Daniel H. Sterman from NYU Langone Health. A live webcast and an archived replay will be available on Candel's website.
Candel Therapeutics (Nasdaq: CADL) reported its Q1 2024 financial results and corporate highlights. The company showcased positive survival data from its ongoing phase 2 clinical trial of CAN-2409 in pancreatic cancer, with a median overall survival of 28.8 months compared to 12.5 months for the control group. CAN-2409 also received FDA Fast Track and Orphan Drug Designations.
Topline survival data for CAN-2409 in NSCLC will be presented at ASCO on June 3, 2024. The company's enLIGHTEN™ platform revealed a new immunotherapy candidate at the AACR Annual Meeting.
Financially, Candel's Q1 2024 research and development expenses decreased to $4.1 million from $5.5 million in Q1 2023. General and administrative expenses also decreased to $3.8 million from $4.2 million. The net loss stood at $8.2 million, down from $8.8 million. Cash reserves were $25.7 million as of March 31, 2024, providing sufficient funds into Q4 2024.
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