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CalciMedica Inc (CALC) is a clinical-stage biopharmaceutical company advancing novel therapies targeting calcium release-activated calcium (CRAC) channels for severe inflammatory conditions. This page provides centralized access to official news and developments regarding their innovative pipeline.
Investors and researchers will find timely updates on clinical trial progress, regulatory milestones, and scientific advancements. Key focus areas include acute pancreatitis, kidney injury, and pediatric pancreatic toxicity treatments currently in Phase 2 trials.
The resource features verified information on Auxora™ clinical data, partnership announcements, and research publications. Content is rigorously curated to support informed analysis while maintaining compliance with financial disclosure standards.
Bookmark this page for direct access to CALC's latest press releases and objective updates on their CRAC channel inhibition therapies. Check regularly for developments in this specialized area of immunomodulation research.
CalciMedica (Nasdaq: CALC), a clinical-stage biopharmaceutical company, has announced its participation in two major medical conferences in May 2025. At Digestive Disease Week (DDW) 2025 in San Diego, CSO Kenneth A. Stauderman will present research on acute pancreatitis patients with SIRS and their volume distribution compared to healthy volunteers.
Additionally, Chief Medical Officer Sudarshan Hebbar will participate in the American Society of Nephrology (ASN) 3rd Acute Kidney Injury Conference in Leesburg, VA. Dr. Hebbar will deliver an oral presentation on AKI Clinical Trial Design and participate in a panel discussion on non-academic careers in science. The company, which focuses on developing CRAC channel inhibition therapies for inflammatory and immunologic illnesses, will make the presentations available on their IR website.
CalciMedica (Nasdaq: CALC), a clinical-stage biopharmaceutical company specializing in CRAC channel inhibition therapies for inflammatory and immunologic conditions, has announced its participation in the upcoming Jones Healthcare and Technology Innovation Conference.
The company's CEO, Rachel Leheny, Ph.D., will deliver a presentation on Wednesday, April 9, 2025, at 11:00 a.m. PT. Interested parties can access the live webcast through CalciMedica's IR website in the 'Upcoming Events' section. The presentation recording will remain available on the company's website for a 90-day period.
CalciMedica (CALC) has reported its financial results for 2024 and provided key clinical updates. The company continues enrollment in its Phase 2 KOURAGE trial of Auxora™ for acute kidney injury (AKI) and respiratory failure, with data expected around end of 2025. A notable post-hoc analysis showed a 62.7% relative reduction in mortality at day 30 in AKI patients treated with Auxora versus placebo.
Financial highlights include cash position of $18.7 million as of December 31, 2024, plus $9.7 million from recent debt financing, expected to fund operations into mid-2026. The company reported reduced R&D expenses of $14.5 million (down from $15.9 million in 2023) and G&A expenses of $9.7 million (down from $22.2 million in 2023). Net loss decreased to $13.7 million from $34.4 million in 2023.
CalciMedica (Nasdaq: CALC) has secured a credit facility of up to $32.5 million from Avenue Venture Opportunities Fund II. The agreement includes an initial $10 million tranche funded at closing, with additional tranches of up to $22.5 million available subject to certain milestones.
The 3.5-year credit facility has no minimum cash requirement or financial covenants. The initial funding extends CalciMedica's cash runway into mid-2026, supporting their product pipeline development, including the anticipated data from their Phase 2 KOURAGE trial of Auxora in patients with acute kidney injury and hypoxemia throughout 2025.
The extended runway will also support anticipated FDA discussions regarding the design of a Phase 3 program in acute pancreatitis. Auxora is the company's lead pipeline candidate targeting acute inflammatory and immunologic diseases.
CalciMedica (CALC) presented new data from a post-hoc analysis of their Phase 2 CARDEA trial studying Auxora™ in severe COVID-19 pneumonia patients with Acute Kidney Injury (AKI). The analysis revealed:
- A 62.7% relative reduction in mortality at day 30 (sustained through day 60) in AKI patients treated with Auxora versus placebo
- Only 17.4% (4/23) Auxora-treated patients died compared to 46.7% (7/15) on placebo
- An absolute mortality reduction of 29.3% in the AKI subset
The study included 38 patients with AKI (defined as eGFR ≤ 60 ml/min/1.73 m²) and moderate/severe respiratory failure. Preclinical studies showed CRAC channel inhibition reduced Th17 cells in rat kidneys, protected podocyte cells, and improved GFR recovery. The company is currently conducting a Phase 2 trial of Auxora in Stage 2/3 AKI patients with acute hypoxemic respiratory failure, with results expected in 2025.
CalciMedica (Nasdaq: CALC), a clinical-stage biopharmaceutical company specializing in CRAC channel inhibition therapies for inflammatory and immunologic illnesses, has announced an upcoming plenary presentation at the 30th International AKI & CRRT Conference in San Diego.
The company's Chief Medical Officer, Dr. Sudarshan Hebbar, will present on 'The Role of ORAI-1 in AKI' during the 'Bench to Bedside: Translating Discoveries to Clinical Care' session on March 3, 2025, at 10:35 AM PT.
CalciMedica (Nasdaq: CALC), a clinical-stage biopharmaceutical company specializing in CRAC channel inhibition therapies for inflammatory and immunologic illnesses, has announced its participation in the Oppenheimer 35th Annual Healthcare Life Sciences Conference.
The company's CEO, Rachel Leheny, Ph.D., will deliver a presentation on Wednesday, February 12, 2025, at 8:00 a.m. ET. Interested parties can access a live webcast of the presentation through CalciMedica's IR website under the 'Upcoming Events' section. The presentation recording will remain available on the company's website for 90 days following the event.
CalciMedica (Nasdaq: CALC) announced the appointment of Dr. Alan Glicklich to its Board of Directors, effective January 15, 2025. Dr. Glicklich, currently Chief Medical Officer of Nuvig Therapeutics, brings over 20 years of biotechnology industry experience. He will contribute to CalciMedica's development of Auxora, their CRAC channel inhibition therapy, as it progresses toward Phase 3 trials in acute pancreatitis and awaits data from the KOURAGE trial in acute kidney injury.
Dr. Glicklich's experience includes leadership roles at Chinook Therapeutics, Bird Rock Bio, and Arena Pharmaceuticals, where he successfully led clinical development programs. At Nuvig Therapeutics, he is currently preparing multiple Phase 2 trials for inflammatory autoimmune diseases. His appointment strengthens CalciMedica's expertise in inflammatory and immunologic disease spaces.
CalciMedica (Nasdaq: CALC), a clinical-stage biopharmaceutical company developing CRAC channel inhibition therapies for inflammatory and immunologic illnesses, announced its participation in the Piper Sandler 36th Annual Healthcare Conference. CEO Rachel Leheny, Ph.D., will present on December 4, 2024, at 9:10 a.m. ET. The presentation will be available via live webcast on CalciMedica's IR website, with a replay accessible for 90 days following the event.
CalciMedica (Nasdaq: CALC) announced two upcoming presentations of its Phase 2b CARPO trial results for Auxora™ in Acute Pancreatitis. The first is a plenary presentation by Prof. Robert Sutton at the American Pancreatic Association (APA) 2024 Annual Meeting in Maui on December 10, focusing on how Auxora reduces severe organ failure in patients with acute pancreatitis and SIRS.
The second is a poster presentation at the Emergencies in Medicine (EIM) 2024 Meeting in Maui, highlighting the randomized, double-blind, placebo-controlled dose-ranging study. Both presentations will be available on CalciMedica's IR website after the sessions.
