Ikena Oncology to Participate in the William Blair Biotech Focus Conference 2022

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BOSTON, July 6, 2022 – Ikena Oncology, a targeted oncology firm, announced that CEO Mark Manfredi will join a panel at the William Blair Biotech Focus Conference on July 13, 2022. The panel, titled Next Generation Small Molecules in Oncology, is scheduled from 12:00 p.m. to 12:30 p.m. ET. In addition, management will hold one-on-one investor meetings during the conference. Ikena focuses on innovative therapies targeting cancer pathways, with its leading program, IK-930, addressing the Hippo signaling pathway, and additional projects in collaboration with major partners.

BOSTON, July 06, 2022 (GLOBE NEWSWIRE) -- Ikena Oncology, Inc. (Nasdaq: IKNA, “Ikena”), a targeted oncology company forging new territory in patient-directed cancer treatment, today announced that Mark Manfredi, Ph.D., Chief Executive Officer of Ikena, will participate in a panel discussion at the William Blair Biotech Focus Conference, taking place Wednesday, July 13, 2022 in New York, NY. Management will also be conducting one-on-one investor meetings at the conference.

Details on the panel can be found below:

William Blair Biotech Focus Conference 2022
Panel Title: Next Generation Small Molecules in Oncology
Date: Wednesday, July 13, 2022
Time: 12:00 p.m. – 12:30 p.m. ET

About Ikena Oncology
Ikena Oncology^TM is focused on developing novel therapies targeting key signaling pathways that drive the formation and spread of cancer. The Company’s lead targeted oncology program, IK-930, is a TEAD inhibitor addressing the Hippo signaling pathway, a known tumor suppressor pathway that also drives resistance to multiple targeted therapies. The Company’s ongoing discovery research spans the Hippo pathway as well as the RAS signaling pathway. Additional programs targeting the tumor microenvironment and immune signaling are in the clinic, including IK-175, an aryl hydrocarbon receptor antagonist, which is being developed in collaboration with Bristol Myers Squibb. Ikena’s pipeline is built on addressing genetically defined or biomarker-driven cancers and developing therapies that can serve specific patient populations in need of new therapeutic options. To learn more, visit www.ikenaoncology.com or follow us on Twitter and LinkedIn.

Forward-Looking Statements
This press release contains forward-looking statements within the meaning of the Private Securities Litigation Reform Act of 1995, as amended, including, without limitation, implied and express statements regarding Ikena’s strategy, business plans and focus; and the progress of the preclinical and clinical development of the programs in Ikena’s portfolio. The words “may,” “will,” “could,” “would,” “should,” “expect,” “plan,” “anticipate,” “intend,” “believe,” “estimate,” “predict,” “project,” “potential,” “continue,” “target” and similar expressions are intended to identify forward-looking statements, although not all forward-looking statements contain these identifying words.

Any forward-looking statements in this press release are based on management’s current expectations and beliefs and are subject to a number of risks, uncertainties and important factors that may cause actual events or results to differ materially from those expressed or implied by any forward-looking statements contained in this press release, including, without limitation, those risks and uncertainties associated with the following: the impact of the ongoing COVID-19 pandemic on countries or regions in which Ikena has operations or does business, as well as on the timing and anticipated results of its clinical trials, strategy and future operations, the therapeutic potential of Ikena’s product candidates and the timing and completion of its clinical trials and related data analyses; positive results from a clinical study may not necessarily be predictive of the results of future or ongoing clinical studies, Ikena’s ability to fund its research and development efforts, and other factors discussed in the “Risk Factors” section of Ikena’s Annual Report on Form 10-K for the year ended December 31, 2021, which is on file with the SEC, as updated by any subsequent SEC filings. Any forward-looking statements contained in this press release speak only as of the date hereof, and Ikena expressly disclaims any obligation to update any forward-looking statements, whether as a result of new information, future events or otherwise.

Investor Contact:
Rebecca Cohen
Ikena Oncology
rcohen@ikenaoncology.com

Media Contact:
Gwen Schanker
LifeSci Communications
gschanker@lifescicomms.com

FAQ

What is the date and time of Ikena's panel at the William Blair Biotech Focus Conference?

The panel will take place on July 13, 2022, from 12:00 p.m. to 12:30 p.m. ET.

Who is participating in the panel discussion at the William Blair Biotech Focus Conference?

Mark Manfredi, Ph.D., CEO of Ikena, will participate in the panel discussion.

What is the focus of Ikena Oncology's research?

Ikena Oncology focuses on developing therapies that target key signaling pathways involved in cancer.

What is the lead program of Ikena Oncology?

Ikena's lead program is IK-930, a TEAD inhibitor targeting the Hippo signaling pathway.

Is Ikena Oncology involved in any collaborations?

Yes, Ikena is collaborating with Bristol Myers Squibb on the development of IK-175.