Kura Oncology to Participate in the JMP Securities Hematology Summit

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Kura Oncology, a clinical-stage biopharmaceutical company focused on precision cancer medicine, will participate in the JMP Securities Hematology Summit on December 15, 2020. CEO Troy Wilson will take part in a fireside chat at 11:00 a.m. ET. The summit is hosted virtually from December 15-16, 2020. A live audio webcast of the discussion will be available on Kura's website, with a replay accessible for 30 days. Kura's leading drug candidate is tipifarnib, aimed at treating HRAS mutant head and neck squamous cell carcinoma, alongside KO-539 for acute myeloid leukemia.

SAN DIEGO, Dec. 10, 2020 (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 Hematology Summit. Troy Wilson, Ph.D., J.D., President and Chief Executive Officer, is scheduled to participate in a fireside chat on Tuesday, December 15, 2020 at 11:00 a.m. ET / 8:00 a.m. PT. The virtual forum will be held from December 15-16, 2020.

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 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's participation in the JMP Securities Hematology Summit 2020?

Kura Oncology will participate in the JMP Securities Hematology Summit on December 15, 2020, featuring CEO Troy Wilson in a fireside chat at 11:00 a.m. ET.

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

The fireside chat with Kura's CEO is set for December 15, 2020, at 11:00 a.m. ET.

Where can I watch Kura Oncology's fireside chat?

The fireside chat can be streamed live on Kura Oncology's Investors section of their website.

What are Kura's main drug candidates mentioned in the press release?

Kura's leading drug candidates are tipifarnib for HRAS mutant head and neck cancer and KO-539 for acute myeloid leukemia.

How long will the Kura Oncology webcast be available after the event?

The archived replay of the Kura Oncology fireside chat will be available for 30 days after the event.