Kura Oncology to Participate in JMP Securities Life Sciences Conference

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Kura Oncology (Nasdaq: KURA) announced its participation in the JMP Securities Life Sciences Conference, with CEO Troy Wilson scheduled for a virtual presentation on June 17, 2021, at 3:00 p.m. ET. The live audio webcast will be accessible on Kura's website, with a replay available afterward. Kura focuses on precision medicines for cancer treatment, with promising candidates like KO-539 and Tipifarnib in clinical trials targeting specific cancers, including acute myeloid leukemia and HRAS mutant head and neck cancer.

SAN DIEGO, June 10, 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 in the JMP Securities Life Sciences Conference. Troy Wilson, Ph.D., J.D., President and Chief Executive Officer, is scheduled to present in a virtual fireside chat at 3:00 p.m. ET / 12:00 p.m. PT on Thursday, June 17, 2021.

A live audio webcast of the presentation will be available in the Investors section of Kura’s website at www.kuraoncology.com, with a replay available shortly after the live 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 small molecule drug candidates that target cancer signaling pathways. KO-539, a potent and selective menin inhibitor, is currently in a Phase 1/2 clinical trial (KOMET-001) and targeting patients with relapsed/refractory acute myeloid leukemia, including patients with NPM1 mutations. Tipifarnib, a potent, selective and orally bioavailable farnesyl transferase inhibitor, has received Breakthrough Therapy Designation for the treatment of patients with HRAS mutant head and neck squamous cell carcinoma and is currently in a registration-directed study (AIM-HN) in patients with this devastating disease. Kura is also developing a next-generation farnesyl transferase inhibitor, which is intended to target innovative biology and larger oncology indications through rational combinations. 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

When is Kura Oncology's presentation at the JMP Securities Life Sciences Conference?

Kura Oncology's presentation is scheduled for June 17, 2021, at 3:00 p.m. ET.

How can I watch the Kura Oncology conference presentation?

The presentation can be viewed live on Kura Oncology's website, with a replay available shortly after the event.

What is Kura Oncology's focus in cancer treatment?

Kura Oncology specializes in precision medicines, targeting specific cancer signaling pathways with its clinical-stage drug candidates.

What are the key drug candidates in Kura Oncology's pipeline?

Kura's pipeline includes KO-539, targeting acute myeloid leukemia, and Tipifarnib, aimed at HRAS mutant head and neck squamous cell carcinoma.

What clinical trials are Kura Oncology currently conducting?

Kura is conducting the KOMET-001 trial for KO-539 and the AIM-HN trial for Tipifarnib.