Kura Oncology to Participate in H.C. Wainwright BioConnect 2021 Conference

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Kura Oncology announced its participation in the H.C. Wainwright BioConnect 2021 Conference, scheduled for January 13, 2021. President and CEO Troy Wilson will join a panel discussion on precision medicine, focusing on the role of biomarkers in drug discovery and commercialization. The panel, led by former FDA Commissioner Dr. Scott Gottlieb, will start at 9:00 a.m. PT. A live audio webcast will be accessible on Kura’s website, followed by an archived replay for 30 days.

– Panel discussion on precision medicine to be hosted by former FDA Commissioner Dr. Scott Gottlieb –

SAN DIEGO, Jan. 07, 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 its participation at the H.C. Wainwright BioConnect 2021 Conference. Troy Wilson, Ph.D., J.D., President and Chief Executive Officer, is scheduled to participate in a panel discussion on precision medicine on Wednesday, January 13, 2021 at 9:00 a.m. PT / 12:00 p.m. ET. The panel, entitled “The Importance of Biomarkers and Cytogenetic Profiling in Drug Discovery, Development and Commercialization,” will be led by Scott Gottlieb, M.D., 23^rd Commissioner of the U.S. Food and Drug Administration.

A live audio webcast of the panel discussion will be available in the Investors section of Kura’s website at www.kuraoncology.com, with an archived replay available for 30 days following the event.

About Kura Oncology

Kura Oncology is a clinical-stage biopharmaceutical company committed to realizing the promise of precision medicines for the treatment of cancer. The Company’s pipeline consists of two wholly owned small molecule drug candidates that target cancer signaling pathways where there is a strong scientific and clinical rationale to improve outcomes by identifying those patients most likely to benefit from treatment. Kura’s most advanced drug candidate is tipifarnib, a potent, selective and orally bioavailable farnesyl transferase inhibitor currently in a registration-directed trial (AIM-HN) in patients with recurrent or metastatic HRAS mutant head and neck squamous cell carcinoma. The Company’s pipeline is also highlighted by KO-539, a potent and selective menin inhibitor currently in a Phase 1/2A clinical trial (KOMET-001) in patients with relapsed/refractory acute myeloid leukemia. For additional information about Kura, please visit the Company’s website at www.kuraoncology.com.

Contacts

Company:
Pete De Spain
Vice President, Investor Relations &
Corporate Communications
(858) 500-8803
pete@kuraoncology.com

Investors:
Robert H. Uhl
Managing Director
Westwicke ICR
(858) 356-5932
robert.uhl@westwicke.com

Media:
Jason Spark
Managing Director
Canale Communications
(619) 849-6005
jason@canalecomm.com

FAQ

What is Kura Oncology's involvement in the H.C. Wainwright BioConnect 2021 Conference?

Kura Oncology is participating in the H.C. Wainwright BioConnect 2021 Conference with a panel discussion led by Dr. Scott Gottlieb on January 13, 2021.

Who is leading the panel discussion at the H.C. Wainwright BioConnect 2021 Conference?

The panel discussion is led by Dr. Scott Gottlieb, the former Commissioner of the FDA.

When will Kura Oncology's panel discussion on precision medicine take place?

The panel discussion is scheduled for January 13, 2021, at 9:00 a.m. PT.

Where can I listen to the Kura Oncology panel discussion?

The panel discussion can be accessed via a live audio webcast on Kura’s website.

What topics will be discussed in Kura's panel at the conference?

The panel will discuss the importance of biomarkers and cytogenetic profiling in drug discovery and commercialization.