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Kura Oncology, Inc. (symbol: KURA) is a clinical-stage biopharmaceutical company based in San Diego, dedicated to pioneering precision medicines for cancer treatment. Leveraging advances in cancer genomics, Kura develops targeted therapies and companion diagnostics designed to address the genetic underpinnings of various cancers, optimizing treatment efficacy and safety.
The company's flagship product candidate, Tipifarnib, is under investigation for treating both solid tumors and blood cancers. Tipifarnib is a potent farnesyl transferase inhibitor, currently undergoing Phase 1/2 trials in combination with alpelisib for patients with head and neck squamous cell carcinoma.
Another key candidate, Ziftomenib, targets acute myeloid leukemia (AML) with NPM1 and KMT2A mutations. Highlighted by its recent Breakthrough Therapy Designation from the FDA, Ziftomenib is involved in multiple clinical trials, including the KOMET-001 and KOMET-007 studies. Early results show promising efficacy and a favorable safety profile, particularly in the combination with current standards of care like venetoclax and azacitidine.
Kura is also advancing KO-2806, a next-generation farnesyl transferase inhibitor, in a Phase 1 dose-escalation trial as a monotherapy and in combination with other targeted therapies for renal and lung cancers.
Financially, Kura remains robust, with cash reserves projected to support operations through 2027. The company has an ongoing commitment to aggressive research, development, and pre-commercial activities, ensuring continued progression of its promising pipeline.
The company's recent achievements include reporting preliminary clinical data from the KOMET-007 trial and securing additional financing to reinforce its financial position. Kura continues its mission to bring life-saving therapies to patients with high unmet medical needs, aiming to improve and extend the lives of those battling cancer.
Kura Oncology (Nasdaq: KURA) will announce its second quarter 2022 financial results on August 3, 2022, after U.S. market close. Following this, management will host a webcast at 4:30 p.m. ET to discuss the results and provide a corporate update. Key programs include Ziftomenib in a Phase 1b trial for AML, and Tipifarnib, which has received Breakthrough Therapy Designation for HRAS mutant HNSCC. The company is also advancing multiple trials to provide precision treatments for various cancer types.
Kura Oncology, a clinical-stage biopharmaceutical company, announced that Troy Wilson, Ph.D., J.D., its CEO, will participate in three investor conferences:
- Virtual fireside chat at Cowen’s 3rd Annual Oncology Innovation Summit on June 2, 2022.
- Fireside chat at the Jefferies Healthcare Conference in New York on June 8, 2022.
- Fireside chat at the JMP Securities Life Sciences Conference in New York on June 16, 2022.
Audio webcasts will be accessible on Kura's website.
Kura Oncology, Inc. (Nasdaq: KURA) has completed enrollment for the Phase 1b expansion cohorts of ziftomenib, with topline data expected in Q3 2022. The company anticipates initial patient dosing in the HRAS cohort of the KURRENT-HN trial and the KURRENT-LUNG trial by Q3 2022. As of March 31, 2022, Kura reported cash and equivalents totaling $480 million, projected to sustain operations through 2024. The company experienced a net loss of $32.5 million for Q1 2022, with R&D expenses rising to $20.9 million. Management will hold a conference call today to discuss the financial results and updates.
Kura Oncology (Nasdaq: KURA) announced that it will release its first quarter 2022 financial results on May 4, 2022, after market close. A conference call with management will take place at 4:30 p.m. ET to discuss the results and provide a corporate update. The call can be accessed via phone or streamed online. Kura Oncology focuses on precision cancer treatments and has multiple clinical trials underway, including Ziftomenib for relapsed AML and Tipifarnib for HRAS mutant HNSCC.
Kura Oncology (KURA) presented new preclinical data at the AACR Annual Meeting, showcasing the potential of its farnesyl transferase inhibitor (FTI), tipifarnib, to delay drug resistance to osimertinib in EGFR mutant non-small cell lung cancer (NSCLC). The data indicate that tipifarnib successfully clears drug-tolerant cells and prevents relapse to osimertinib for six months in preclinical models, with no observed toxicity. The company plans to start a Phase I trial of tipifarnib with osimertinib in third-quarter 2022 and submit an IND for next-gen FTI KO-2806 by year-end.
Kura Oncology, Inc. (Nasdaq: KURA) announced the acceptance of four abstracts for presentation at the AACR Annual Meeting in New Orleans, from April 8-13, 2022. The presentations will focus on the company’s farnesyl transferase inhibitor program, particularly tipifarnib, which aims to delay drug resistance in cancer treatment. The CEO, Troy Wilson, emphasized the importance of ongoing trials for non-small cell lung cancer and the advancement of KO-2806. Detailed presentations will be available on Kura’s website following the conference.
Kura Oncology, Inc. (Nasdaq: KURA) announced that CEO Troy Wilson will participate in two investor conferences in March 2022. He will join a panel on "Leukemias/MPN" at the Cowen 42nd Annual Health Care Conference on March 7 at 10:30 a.m. ET, followed by a fireside chat at the Barclays Global Healthcare Conference in Miami on March 15 at 11:15 a.m. ET. Audio webcasts of both events will be available on Kura's website, with replays archived post-event. Kura focuses on precision cancer medicines and has notable candidates like Ziftomenib and Tipifarnib in clinical trials.
Kura Oncology reported its financial results for Q4 and full year 2021, emphasizing advancements in its clinical programs, particularly in the KOMET-001 Phase 1b study of ziftomenib for acute myeloid leukemia (AML). The company has resumed patient enrollment and expects to complete it by Q2 2022, with top-line data anticipated by Q3 2022. Kura has $518 million in cash, providing operational stability into 2024. Significant data readouts are expected in the upcoming year, marking a pivotal phase for the company's drug development pipeline.
Kura Oncology, Inc. (Nasdaq: KURA) will announce its fourth quarter and full year 2021 financial results on February 24, 2022, after U.S. markets close. A conference call and webcast will be held at 4:30 p.m. ET to discuss the results and provide updates. Kura is focused on precision medicines for cancer treatment, with key developments including KO-539 in clinical trials for acute myeloid leukemia and tipifarnib for HRAS mutant head and neck squamous cell carcinoma, which has received Breakthrough Therapy Designation.
Kura Oncology, a clinical-stage biopharmaceutical company, announced its participation in the 11th Annual SVB Leerink Global Healthcare Conference. CEO Troy Wilson will join a virtual fireside chat on February 17, 2022, at 12:40 p.m. PT. The event will be accessible via a live audio webcast on Kura's website, with a replay available afterward. Kura focuses on precision cancer medicines and is advancing its pipeline of cancer treatments, including KO-539 for AML and Tipifarnib for HRAS mutant HNSCC patients.
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