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Elite Athlete Raising Awareness for Lung Cancer Through The Great World Race WASHINGTON, Oct. 29, 2024 /PRNewswire/ -- LUNGevity Foundation, the nation's leading lung cancer-focused nonprofit organization, is excited to announce its partnership with cancer survivor, adventurer, and motivational speaker Sean Swarner as he prepares for an extraordinary journey: completing seven consecutive marathons, on each of the continents of the world, to raise awareness for lung cancer and emphasize that anyone with lungs can get lung cancer. This remarkable feat will take place from November 15 to 21 as part of The Great World Race. Continue Reading Adventurer and world record holder Sean Swarner will run The Great World Race - seven consecutive marathons - in November to raise awareness and funds for lung cancer. Sean is being sponsored by LUNGevity Foundation, the nation’s leading lung cancer-focused nonprofit organization. Sean, who headlined LUNGevity's HOPE Summit in May, is no stranger to overcoming the odds. Having survived two different types of cancer—Hodgkin's lymphoma and Askin's sarcoma—he has become a world-class athlete despite losing one lung during his treatment. His latest mission allows him to shine a light on the realities of lung cancer, a disease that affects millions yet remains misunderstood and stigmatized. "Through The Great World Race, I want to share the powerful message that lung cancer doesn't discriminate," said Sean. "I spoke at the LUNGevity HOPE Summit, an amazing event for lung cancer survivors and their caregivers. My immediate reaction was – this is my community! As a two-time cancer survivor, I understood what these attendees were going through. I decided then to help raise awareness of lung cancer and help raise funds for research. The Great World Race is the perfect platform to reach a whole new audience and get them involved." Sean's journey is not just a physical challenge; it's an opportunity to advocate for lung cancer awareness and action. As he runs 26.2 miles a day across seven continents, he will highlight the need for more research and support for those affected by this disease. "Sean's incredible resilience and dedication to raising awareness for lung cancer are truly inspiring," said Andrea Ferris, president and CEO of LUNGevity Foundation. "We are thrilled to partner with him on this campaign to highlight that lung cancer can impact anyone and to encourage a global conversation about this important issue." As part of this initiative, Sean will engage with communities around the world, sharing his journey and promoting educational resources from LUNGevity. Donations raised during this campaign will directly support lung cancer awareness and critical research. To follow Sean's progress, join the conversation, and learn more about lung cancer, visit and follow @lungevity. You can also donate to fuel Sean's race and support lung cancer research at . About the Great World Race The Great World Race, organized by Ice Cap Adventures Limited, is the only 7-continents athletics event taking place in 2024. The CEO of the company and race director of the event, David Kelly, is a medical doctor and former Irish international athlete. David will be accompanied by a traveling support team of top professionals, all with extensive international experience in the polar regions and in round-the-world events. Among them are photographers and cameramen who will ensure every special marathon moment is captured for competitors and global media. For additional information or interest in joining the 2025 race, visit thegreatworldrace.com. About LUNGevity Foundation LUNGevity, the nation's leading lung cancer organization, is transforming what it means to be diagnosed and live with lung cancer. LUNGevity seeks to make an immediate impact on quality of life and survivorship for everyone touched by the disease—while promoting health equity by addressing disparities throughout the care continuum. Through research, we use an innovative and holistic approach to finding lung cancer earlier when it is most treatable; advance research into new treatments so people may live longer and better; and ensure a diverse, vital pipeline of investigators for the future of the lung cancer field. Through advocacy, we foster groundbreaking collaborations to ensure all people have access to screening, biomarker testing, and treatment breakthroughs. Through community, we educate, support, and connect people affected by lung cancer so that they can get the best healthcare and live longer and better lives. Comprehensive resources include a medically vetted and patient-centric website, Patient Gateways for specific types of lung cancer, a toll-free HELPLine for personalized support, international survivor conferences, and tools to find a clinical trial. All these programs are designed to help us achieve our vision—a world where no one dies of lung cancer. LUNGevity Foundation is proud to be a four-star Charity Navigator organization. Please visit to learn more. About Lung Cancer in the US About 1 in 18 Americans will be diagnosed with lung cancer in their lifetime. More than 234,000 people in the US will be diagnosed with lung cancer this year. About 60%-65% of all new lung cancer diagnoses are among people who have never smoked or are former smokers. Lung cancer causes more deaths than the next two deadliest cancers (colorectal and pancreatic) combined. Only 25% of all people diagnosed with lung cancer will survive 5 years or more, but if it's caught before it spreads, the chance of 5-year survival improves dramatically. SOURCE LUNGevity Foundation WANT YOUR COMPANY'S NEWS FEATURED ON PRNEWSWIRE.COM? 440k+ Newsrooms & Influencers 9k+ Digital Media Outlets 270k+ Journalists Opted In GET STARTED

Strategic partnership explores therapeutic effect of Lisata’s novel cyclic peptide product candidate, certepetide, in combination with bevacizumabBASKING RIDGE, N.J., Oct. 28, 2024 (GLOBE NEWSWIRE) -- Lisata Therapeutics, Inc. (Nasdaq: LSTA), a clinical-stage pharmaceutical company developing innovative therapies for the treatment of advanced solid tumors and other serious diseases, today announced it has entered into a sponsored research agreement with the University of Cincinnati to investigate Lisata’s novel cyclic peptide product candidate, certepetide, in combination with bevacizumab (a VEGF inhibitor) in a preclinical animal model for the treatment of endometriosis. Bevacizumab has previously demonstrated efficacy in treating endometriosis; however, the required dosage levels are associated with systemic side effects, limiting its use in otherwise healthy young women. Under the agreement, the University of Cincinnati will conduct the research, while Lisata will provide both funding and certepetide. “We are pleased to have entered into a strategic scientific partnership with the University of Cincinnati to investigate the potential therapeutic applications of certepetide beyond oncology,” stated Kristen K. Buck, M.D., Executive Vice President of Research and Development and Chief Medical Officer of Lisata. “Given the selective targeting of endometrial tissue by certepetide due to its interaction with the surface integrin and neuropilin-1 receptors, we believe the combination of certepetide and bevacizumab could potentially offer an effective and targeted treatment for endometriosis.” “We're excited to join forces with Lisata to explore the potential of certepetide for endometriosis,” stated Katherine Burns, PhD, Associate Professor at the University of Cincinnati College of Medicine. “By combining our expertise and resources, we aim to uncover insights that could change the treatment and management of endometriosis.” Endometriosis, a debilitating condition affecting 6.5 million women in the U.S. alone1, occurs when uterine tissue grows outside the uterus and attaches to other organs. This can result in severe pain, infertility, and other reproductive health issues, as well as nausea, depression, and anxiety. Despite its prevalence, endometriosis remains underdiagnosed and misunderstood, with limited treatment options often requiring invasive surgical procedures. Researchers are actively working to better understand its causes and develop innovative therapies, with the goal of improving the lives of those affected by this condition.______________________________________1 Ellis, K., Munro, D., & Clarke, J. (2022). Endometriosis Is Undervalued: A Call to Action. Frontiers in global women's health, 3, 902371. https://doi.org/10.3389/fgwh.2022.902371 About Certepetide Certepetide is an investigational drug designed to selectively activate the C-end rule active transport mechanism in a tissue-specific manner, resulting in systemically co-administered agents more efficiently penetrating and accumulating in the tissue. To date, certepetide has demonstrated favorable safety, tolerability, and clinical activity in completed and ongoing oncology clinical trials designed to demonstrate its ability to enhance the effectiveness of standard-of-care chemotherapy for pancreatic cancer, as well as the combination of chemotherapy and immunotherapy in a variety of solid tumors. Beyond its promising applications in oncology, certepetide's unique mechanism of action has the potential to be explored in various non-oncology settings. Its ability to selectively target specific tissues could offer new therapeutic possibilities for a range of diseases. Certepetide has been awarded Fast Track designation (U.S.) and Orphan Drug Designation for pancreatic cancer (U.S. and E.U.), as well as Orphan Drug Designation for glioma, osteosarcoma, and cholangiocarcinoma (U.S.). Additionally, certepetide has received Rare Pediatric Disease Designation for osteosarcoma (U.S.). About Lisata Therapeutics Lisata Therapeutics is a clinical-stage pharmaceutical company dedicated to the discovery, development and commercialization of innovative therapies for the treatment of advanced solid tumors and other major diseases. Lisata’s product candidate, certepetide, is an investigational drug designed to activate a novel uptake pathway that allows co-administered or tethered anti-cancer drugs to selectively target and penetrate solid tumors more effectively. Lisata has already established noteworthy commercial and R&D partnerships based on its CendR Platform® technology. The Company expects to announce numerous milestones during the next 1.5 years and believes that its projected capital will fund operations into early 2026, encompassing anticipated data milestones from its ongoing and planned clinical trials. Learn more about certepetide’s mechanism of action in our short film. For more information on the Company, please visit www.lisata.com. About University of Cincinnati Founded in 1819, the University of Cincinnati ranks among the nation’s best urban public research universities. Home to more than 53,000 students, 11,000 faculty and staff and 332,000 alumni, UC combines a Top 35 public research university with a physical setting The New York Times calls “the most ambitious campus design program in the country.” With the launch of Next Lives Here, the Cincinnati Innovation District, a $100 million JobsOhio investment, continuing record enrollment, global leadership in cooperative education, a dynamic academic health center and entry into the Big 12 Conference, UC’s momentum has never been stronger. UC’s annual budget tops $1.65 billion and its endowment totals $1.8 billion. Learn more at uc.edu. Forward-Looking Statements This communication contains “forward-looking statements” that involve substantial risks and uncertainties for purposes of the safe harbor provided by the Private Securities Litigation Reform Act of 1995. All statements, other than statements of historical facts, included in this communication regarding the Company’s clinical development programs are forward-looking statements. In addition, when or if used in this communication, the words “may,” “could,” “should,” “anticipate,” “believe,” “estimate,” “expect,” “intend,” “plan,” “predict” and similar expressions and their variants, as they relate to Lisata or its management, may identify forward-looking statements. Examples of forward-looking statements include, but are not limited to, the potential efficacy of certepetide combined with bevacizumab as a treatment for patients with endometriosis; and certepetide’s potential in oncology and non-oncology applications. Actual results could differ materially from those contained in any forward-looking statement as a result of various factors, including, without limitation: results observed from a single patient case study are not necessarily indicative of final results and one or more of the clinical outcomes may materially change following more comprehensive reviews of the data and as more patient data becomes available, including the risk that unconfirmed responses may not ultimately result in confirmed responses to treatment after follow-up evaluations; the risk that product candidates that appeared promising in early research and clinical trials do not demonstrate safety and/or efficacy in larger-scale or later clinical trials; the safety and efficacy of Lisata’s product candidates, decisions of regulatory authorities and the timing thereof, the duration and impact of regulatory delays in Lisata’s clinical programs, Lisata’s ability to finance its operations, the likelihood and timing of the receipt of future milestone and licensing fees, the future success of Lisata’s scientific studies, Lisata’s ability to successfully develop and commercialize drug candidates, the timing for starting and completing clinical trials, rapid technological change in Lisata’s markets, the ability of Lisata to protect its intellectual property rights; and legislative, regulatory, political and economic developments. The foregoing review of important factors that could cause actual events to differ from expectations should not be construed as exhaustive and should be read in conjunction with statements that are included herein and elsewhere, including the risk factors included in Lisata’s Annual Report on Form 10-K filed with the SEC on February 29, 2024, and in other documents filed by Lisata with the Securities and Exchange Commission. Except as required by applicable law, Lisata undertakes no obligation to revise or update any forward-looking statement, or to make any other forward-looking statements, whether because of new information, future events or otherwise. Lisata Therapeutics Contact:Investors:Lisata Therapeutics, Inc.John MendittoVice President, Investor Relations and Corporate CommunicationsPhone: 908-842-0084Email: jmenditto@lisata.com Media:ICR HealthcareElizabeth ColemanSenior AssociatePhone: 203-682-4783Email: elizabeth.coleman@westwicke.com University of Cincinnati Contact:Megan BurgasserPublic Information OfficerPhone: 513-545-5616Email: megan.burgasser@uc.edu

Oct. 22, 2024 -- Oncternal Therapeutics, Inc. (Nasdaq: ONCT) (the “Company”) today announced updated data from its Phase 1/2 Study of ONCT-534 for the treatment of patients with relapsed or refractory metastatic Castration-Resistant Prostate Cancer (mCRPC). Based on initial pharmacokinetic results, two additional dosing cohorts with twice daily (BID) oral dosing of ONCT-534 had been incorporated in the Phase 1/2 study ONCT-534-101 (NCT05917470). Overall, fifteen patients received ONCT-534 once daily (QD) in six dosing cohorts and six patients received ONCT-534 BID in two dosing cohorts. Based on a data cut off of September 30, 2024, the BID dosing schedule was well tolerated, with no related Grade 3 or higher toxicities. One patient, who experienced a rising PSA on ONCT-534 at 160 mg BID, had a subsequent 50% reduction in PSA after four weeks of ONCT-534 at 300 mg BID, and at the same time the CAT Scan showed a 16% reduction in target lesions compared to baseline. Enumeration and biomarker analysis of circulating tumor cells (CTCs) showed promising effects on expression of androgen receptor (AR)-regulated genes, and AR nuclear translocation in six additional patients. CTC analysis also showed that some patients who did not respond to ONCT-534 had prostate cancer that had developed neuroendocrine features, which are associated with AR independent disease. “While we still believe the decision to discontinue the ONCT-534-101 clinical trial remains the correct one in the current biotechnology environment, the updated clinical results highlight the potential of ONCT-534 in prostate cancer. We believe there is value in exploring BID dosing further, as well as studying ONCT-534 in earlier lines of therapy for advanced prostate cancer,” said James Breitmeyer, M.D., Ph.D., Oncternal’s President and CEO. “We continue to explore strategic alternatives for our product candidates, including ONCT-534, ONCT-808, zilovertamab and ONCT-216 in an ongoing effort to maximize value to our shareholders.” Oncternal Therapeutics is a clinical-stage biopharmaceutical company focused on the development of novel oncology therapies for the treatment of patients with cancers that have critical unmet medical need. Oncternal pursues drug development targeting promising, yet untapped biological pathways implicated in cancer generation or progression, focusing on hematological malignancies and prostate cancer. More information on our company and programs is available at https://oncternal.com/. ONCT-534 is an investigational dual-action androgen receptor inhibitor (DAARI) with demonstrated preclinical activity in prostate cancer models against both unmutated androgen receptor (AR), and against multiple forms of AR mutation and aberration. It is a potential treatment for patients with mCRPC with unmet medical need because of resistance to androgen receptor pathway inhibitors, including those with AR amplification, mutations in the AR ligand binding domain (LBD), or splice variants with loss of the AR LBD. It was investigated in Study ONCT-534-101 (NCT05917470) for the treatment of patients with mCRPC who are resistant to current AR pathway inhibitors. ONCT-808 is an investigational autologous chimeric antigen receptor T (CAR T) cell therapy that targets Receptor Tyrosine Kinase-Like Orphan Receptor 1 (ROR1) using the binding domain from zilovertamab. ONCT-808 has demonstrated activity in preclinical models against multiple hematological malignancies and solid tumors and has been shown to be specific for cancer cells expressing ROR1. Oncternal has developed a robust and reproducible manufacturing process that has the potential to reduce the time patients must wait for their individual CAR T therapy to be produced compared with currently approved CAR T products. It was investigated in Study ONCT-808-101 (NCT05588440) with relapsed or refractory aggressive B-cell lymphoma, including patients who have failed previous CD19 CAR T treatment. Zilovertamab (previously called cirmtuzumab and UC-961) is an investigational monoclonal antibody designed to inhibit the function of Receptor Tyrosine Kinase-Like Orphan Receptor 1 (ROR1). Zilovertamab has been evaluated in Phase 1/2 Study CIRM-0001 (NCT03088878) in combination with ibrutinib for the treatment of patients with mantle cell lymphoma (MCL), chronic lymphocytic leukemia (CLL) and marginal zone lymphoma (MZL), which resulted in 100% progression free survival (PFS) at 48 months in CLL patients whose tumors harbored del(17p)/p53 mutation, a population underserved by current treatment options. The U.S. Food and Drug Administration (FDA) has granted Orphan Drug Designation to zilovertamab for the treatment of CLL and MCL. The results of an investigator-sponsored, Phase 1b clinical trial of zilovertamab in combination with paclitaxel for the treatment of women with HER2-negative metastatic or locally advanced, unresectable breast cancer were recently published (Shatsky 2023). Zilovertamab was evaluated in an investigator-initiated Phase 1b study of zilovertamab in combination with docetaxel in patients with metastatic castration-resistant prostate cancer (NCT05156905), and an investigator-initiated Phase 2 clinical trial of zilovertamab in combination with venetoclax, a Bcl-2 inhibitor, in patients with relapsed/refractory (R/R) CLL (NCT04501939). ONCT-216 (previously called TK216) is an investigational targeted small-molecule inhibitor of the E26 transformation-specific (ETS) family of oncoproteins including fusion proteins. Tumorigenic fusion proteins involving the EWS protein and an ETS protein can be found in most cases of Ewing sarcoma. ETS-related translocations or overexpression are also found in many other tumors such as acute myeloid leukemia (AML), diffuse large B cell lymphoma (DLBCL), and prostate cancer. In preclinical models, ONCT-216 was observed to bind to EWS-FLI1, blocking the interaction between this fusion protein and other transcriptome proteins such as RNA helicase A, leading to tumor cell apoptosis and inhibiting tumor growth in animal models. The U.S. Food and Drug Administration (FDA) has granted Rare Pediatric Disease Designation, Orphan Drug Designation and Fast Track Status to ONCT-216 for the treatment of Ewing sarcoma. The results of a Phase 1/ 2 clinical trial of ONCT-216 in patients with Ewing sarcoma (NCT02657005) were recently published (Myers 2024). The content above comes from the network. if any infringement, please contact us to modify.