Kura Oncology to Participate in SVB Securities Global Biopharma Conference

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Kura Oncology, a clinical-stage biopharmaceutical company focused on precision cancer therapies, announced its participation in the virtual SVB Securities Global Biopharma Conference. CEO Troy Wilson will engage in a fireside chat at 5:00 p.m. ET on February 14, 2023. A live audio webcast will be accessible on Kura's website, with an archived replay available thereafter. Kura's pipeline includes Ziftomenib for acute myeloid leukemia and Tipifarnib, which has received Breakthrough Therapy Designation for HRAS-mutant head and neck squamous cell carcinoma. Kura is also advancing KO-2806 through early clinical studies.

SAN DIEGO, Feb. 07, 2023 (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 virtual SVB Securities Global Biopharma Conference. Troy Wilson, Ph.D., J.D., President and Chief Executive Officer, is scheduled to participate in a fireside chat at 5:00 p.m. ET / 2:00 p.m. PT on February 14, 2023.

A live audio webcast of the fireside chat will be available in the Investors section of Kura’s website at www.kuraoncology.com, with an archived replay available 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 small molecule drug candidates that target cancer signaling pathways. Ziftomenib, a potent and selective menin inhibitor, is currently in development for patients with NPM1-mutant and KMT2A-rearranged acute myeloid leukemia. Tipifarnib, a potent, selective and orally bioavailable farnesyl transferase inhibitor (FTI), has received Breakthrough Therapy Designation for the treatment of patients with HRAS-mutant head and neck squamous cell carcinoma (HNSCC). Kura is conducting a Phase 1/2 trial (KURRENT-HN) of tipifarnib in combination with the PI3Kα inhibitor alpelisib to address larger genetic subsets of HNSCC patients, including those whose tumors are dependent on HRAS and/or PI3Kα pathways. The Company has also initiated a Phase 1 trial (KURRENT-LUNG) of tipifarnib in combination with osimertinib in EGFR-mutant non-small cell lung cancer. Kura intends to perform initial clinical evaluation with tipifarnib while in parallel advancing KO-2806, the Company’s next-generation FTI, through a Phase 1 first-in-human study. For additional information, please visit Kura’s website at www.kuraoncology.com.

Contacts

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

Media:
Alexandra Weingarten
Senior Manager, Corporate Communications
(858) 500-8822
alexandra@kuraoncology.com

FAQ

What is Kura Oncology's participation in the SVB Securities Global Biopharma Conference?

Kura Oncology will participate in the virtual SVB Securities Global Biopharma Conference, with CEO Troy Wilson speaking in a fireside chat on February 14, 2023.

When is the fireside chat scheduled for Kura Oncology at the conference?

The fireside chat for Kura Oncology is scheduled for 5:00 p.m. ET / 2:00 p.m. PT on February 14, 2023.

How can I listen to Kura Oncology's fireside chat?

A live audio webcast of Kura Oncology's fireside chat will be available on their website in the Investors section.

What are Kura Oncology's key drug developments?

Kura Oncology is developing Ziftomenib for acute myeloid leukemia and Tipifarnib for HRAS-mutant head and neck squamous cell carcinoma.

What recent designations has Kura Oncology received for its drugs?

Tipifarnib has received Breakthrough Therapy Designation for treating HRAS-mutant head and neck squamous cell carcinoma.