A Phase 1b/2a, Double-blind, Placebo-controlled, Three Arm, Randomized Study Evaluating a Single Intravenous Push Followed by a Continuous Infusion of Certepetide Over 4 Hours When Added to Standard of Care (SoC) Versus Two Intravenous Pushes of Certepetide When Added to SoC, Versus SoC Alone in Subjects With Previously Untreated Metastatic Pancreatic Ductal Adenocarcinoma (FORTIFIDE)

The goal of this clinical trial is to test a new drug plus standard treatment compared with standard treatment alone in people with metastatic pancreatic ductal adenocarcinoma.
The main questions it aims to answer are:
* is the new drug plus standard treatment safe and tolerable
* is the new drug plus standard treatment more effective than standard treatment
Participants will:
* Visit the clinic three times every 28 days for treatment and tests
* Have CT or MRI scans every 8 weeks while on treatment

Start Date01 Jan 2030

Sponsor / Collaborator

Lisata Therapeutics, Inc.

NCT07000084

/ Not yet recruitingPhase 3IIT

GAIN-BCG: Gemcitabine Alternating With INtravesical BCG Randomized Against BCG Alone for Patients With Recurrent High Grade Non-Muscle Invasive Bladder Cancer

This phase III trial compares the effect of adding gemcitabine to intravesical Bacillus Calmette Guerin (BCG) versus intravesical BCG alone in patients with non-muscle invasive bladder cancer that has come back after a period of improvement (recurrent). Gemcitabine is a chemotherapy drug that blocks the cells from making deoxyribonucleic acid (DNA) and may kill cancer cells. Intravesical BCG is a solution containing the live BCG bacteria that is placed in the bladder via a catheter (intravesical). When the solution comes into direct contact with the bladder wall, it stimulates the body's immune system which kills tumor cells. Giving gemcitabine with intravesical BCG may kill more tumor cells in patients with recurrent non-muscle invasive bladder cancer.

Start Date05 Jun 2028

Sponsor / Collaborator

Alliance for Clinical Trials in Oncology

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NCT06998940

/ Not yet recruitingPhase 3IIT

Randomized Phase III Study of Second-Line Chemotherapy With or Without Panitumumab for KRAS Wild Type, Locally Advanced or Metastatic Pancreatic Adenocarcinoma

This phase III trial compares the effect of adding panitumumab to standard chemotherapy (with nanoliposomal Irinotecan, leucovorin, and 5-fluorouracil [5-FU] or irinotecan, leucovorin, and 5-FU or nab-paclitaxel and gemcitabine) versus standard chemotherapy alone in treating patients with KRAS wild type (WT) pancreatic ductal adenocarcinoma that cannot be removed by sugery (unresectable) or that has spread to nearby tissue or lymph nodes (locally advanced) or that has spread from where it first started (primary site) to other places in the body (metastatic). Panitumumab is a monoclonal antibody that may interfere with the ability of tumor cells to grow and spread. A monoclonal antibody is a type of protein that can bind to certain targets in the body, such as molecules that cause the body to make an immune response (antigens). Chemotherapy drugs, such as nanoliposomal irinotecan, leucovorin, 5-FU, irinotecan, nab-paclitaxel and gemcitabine, work in different ways to stop the growth of tumor cells, either by killing the cells, by stopping them from dividing, or by stopping them from spreading. Adding panitumumab to standard chemotherapy may be effective in treating patients with unresectable, locally advanced, or metastatic KRAS WT pancreatic ductal adenocarcinoma.

Start Date06 Jan 2026

Sponsor / Collaborator

SWOG

[+1]

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01 Sep 2025·JOURNAL OF PHARMACEUTICAL AND BIOMEDICAL ANALYSIS

Integrated network pharmacology and RNA sequencing analysis to reveal the mechanisms of Qici Sanling decoction in the treatment of gemcitabine resistant bladder cancer

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Author: Wang, Wanhui ; You, Bosen ; Geng, Bo ; Zhao, Enyang ; Liu, Weiyang ; Li, Xuedong ; Wang, Jinpeng ; Zhang, Wei ; Li, Zhuolun ; Nan, Yunfeng

Bladder cancer (BCa) is the most prevalent cancer of the urinary system in adults; the prognosis is dismal for BCa treated with gemcitabine (GEM) owing to intrinsic or acquired chemoresistance. This study investigated the potential of Qici Sanling decoction (QCSL), an herbal Chinese medicine, to augment the efficacy of GEM in treating GEM-resistant BCa via network pharmacology and RNA sequencing. We screened 103 active components of QCSL and their 226 targets from the TCMSP database and identified 3985 targets of GEM-resistant BCa via transcriptome sequencing. On the basis of the 69 common targets, a proteinprotein interaction (PPI) network was constructed to identify the top 7 targets. Disease Ontology (DO), Gene Ontology (GO), and Kyoto Encyclopedia of Genes and Genomes (KEGG) functional enrichment analyses were conducted to uncover key pathways. CCK-8 assays, Western blotting, flow cytometry, colony formation, and EdU assays were used to assess the apoptosis and proliferation of GEM-resistant T24 and J82 cells treated with QCSL. The BCa gene set was among the top enriched gene sets in the DO analysis; GO analysis revealed enrichment of 2020 terms linked to GEM resistance, and KEGG analysis revealed 161 enriched signalling pathways. Molecular docking indicated that PTGS2 has high affinity for targets of QCSL components. In vitro experiments demonstrated that cells treated with both QCSL and GEM had significantly reduced viability, increased levels of apoptosis, and decreased proliferative capacity. Thus, QCSL enhances the therapeutic effects of GEM in BCa by promoting cell apoptosis and inhibiting cell proliferation. These findings have significant clinical implications, highlighting a potential combined treatment strategy for GEM-resistant BCa to improve patient outcomes.

01 Sep 2025·BIOMATERIALS

Bioactive polymers as stimulus-responsive anti-metastatic combination agents to treat pancreatic cancer

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Author: Sil, Diptesh ; Gendelman, Howard E ; Kapoor, Ekta ; Panja, Sudipta ; Khan, Rubayat I ; Jogdeo, Chinmay M ; Kumari, Neha ; Singh, Amar B ; Ding, Ling ; Siddhanta, Kasturi ; Oupický, David

The intractable and devastating nature of pancreatic ductal adenocarcinoma (PDAC) necessitates an urgent need for novel therapies. This study presents the development of a novel polymer prodrug system for the combination treatment of PDAC, based on an optimized pharmacologically active anti-metastatic macromolecular carrier, PCQ, conjugated with gemcitabine (GEM). Structure-activity relationship evaluations showed that random PCQ copolymers exhibited superior anti-migratory activity compared to the gradient PCQ analogs. GEM was incorporated into the random PCQ copolymers using disulfide linker to prepare a reduction-responsive prodrug, PCQ(r)6-SS-GEM12. The resultant therapeutic system presents a pharmacologically active delivery strategy that targets both the proliferative and the metastatic phenotype in PDAC. The PCQ(r)6-SS-GEM12 prodrug demonstrated a selective release of GEM under the reductive tumor environment leading to a significant inhibition of tumor growth with pronounced anti-metastatic effect. Collectively, our data show that the combination of anti-metastatic PCQ and cytotoxic GEM-based reduction-responsive prodrug polymer offers an innovative strategy to treat PDAC.

01 Aug 2025·JOURNAL OF PHARMACEUTICAL AND BIOMEDICAL ANALYSIS

Simultaneous analysis of various anticancer drugs by supercritical fluid chromatography-mass spectrometry. Part I: Optimization of chromatographic separation

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Author: Guillarme, Davy ; Rudaz, Serge ; Fleury-Souverain, Sandrine ; Nguyen, Nathalie ; Bonnabry, Pascal

This work presents a generic SFC-MS method for the simultaneous analysis of 22 anticancer drugs (fluorouracil, busulfan, cyclophosphamide, cytarabine, dacarbazine, daunorubicin, docetaxel, doxorubicin, epirubicin, etoposide, gemcitabine, idarubicin, ifosfamide, irinotecan, methotrexate, paclitaxel, pemetrexed, raltitrexed, topotecan, treosulfan, vinblastine, vincristine). The separation conditions were optimized by screening nine stationary phases (2-picolylamine, bare hybrid silica, 2-ethylpyridine, fluoro-phenyl, octadecyl, diethylamine, diol, 1-aminoanthracene, zwitterionic modification), evaluating additives effects (2-5 % water, 20-50 mM ammonium formate, 0-1 mM ammonium fluoride), and adjusting the organic modifier composition (methanol, ethanol, isopropanol, acetonitrile). The optimized SFC-MS method successfully analyzed 22 anticancer drugs, along with 5 additional challenging compounds (azacitidine, mitomycin, cisplatin, oxaliplatin, carboplatin), in 12 min, using a diol column (100 × 3 mm, 1.7 µm) and a gradient of 2-100 % methanol containing 2 % water and 50 mM ammonium formate. To overcome overpressure generated by high organic solvent content, a backpressure gradient (110-150 bar) and a flow rate gradient (0.6-1.5 mL/min) were applied. The diol column was selected as the most promising based on five predefined chromatographic criteria. Additives with 5 % water or ammonium fluoride were excluded due to overpressure and signal loss, respectively. Increasing ammonium formate concentration improved peak symmetry by 29 %. For the organic modifier, pure methanol was chosen since ternary mixtures led to system overpressure without improving separation. Comparison with the LC-MS method using real samples confirmed the potential applicability of the SFC method, as the same trace compounds were detected with comparable concentrations. Sensitivity optimization and method validation will be discussed separately in a later paper.

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20 Jun 2025

·pipelinereview.com

Actuate Therapeutics Reports Positive Biomarker and Machine Learning Data from Phase 2 Elraglusib Trial in First-Line Treatment of Metastatic Pancreatic Cancer at ASCO

Phase 2 highlights robust biomarker identification and survival correlations in first-line metastatic pancreatic cancer (mPDAC) treated with elraglusib CHICAGO, IL and FORT WORTH, TX, USA I June 20, 2025 I Actuate Therapeutics, Inc. (NASDAQ: ACTU) (“Actuate” or the “Company”), a clinical-stage biopharmaceutical company focused on developing therapies for the treatment of high-impact, difficult-to-treat cancers through the inhibition of glycogen synthase kinase-3 beta (GSK-3β), today announced biomarker data from a recent poster presentation at the American Society of Clinical Oncology (ASCO) annual meeting from the Phase 2 (Actuate-1801 Part 3B) trial of elraglusib in combination with gemcitabine/nab-paclitaxel (GnP) in first-line metastatic pancreatic adenocarcinoma (mPDAC). The study demonstrated the use of machine learning and statistical models to predict overall survival (OS) based on pre-dose plasma biomarkers. The poster described an analysis of 40 cytokines, chemokines, soluble cell receptors, and growth factors (CCSGs) from plasma samples obtained prior to treatment from all patients enrolled in Actuate-1801 Part 3B. The analysis identified 7 biomarkers as uniquely significant predictors of favorable survival in the elraglusib-treated cohort, including one, CXCL2, with an inverse survival trend compared to the GnP control arm. This indicates that in patients not treated with elraglusib, high CXCL2 was unfavorable, but this trend is reversed with elraglusib treatment, highlighting the potential of elraglusib to favorably affect the immune microenvironment. Univariate analysis revealed strong predictive performance with CXCL2 emerging as a consistently reliable biomarker for survival across multiple cross-validation analyses. Elevated levels of CXCL2 and TRAIL were associated with improved OS, while lower levels of CCL3, IL-1α, IL-18, TGF-β, and TRAIL R3 were similarly linked to better survival. These signatures were combined into multivariate machine learning models that accurately predicted patients who would survive for greater than one year if treated with elraglusib and GnP. “These results represent an important advance in our biomarker strategy,” said Daniel Schmitt, President & Chief Executive Officer of Actuate. “They support the ability to use simple, non-invasive blood-based markers to potentially identify patients more likely to benefit from elraglusib. The pre-dose biomarker signatures identified in the 1801 Part 3B study, particularly involving high CXCL2 and low TGF-β, CCL3, and IL-18, which were all associated with a survival benefit, suggests that elraglusib may exert pleiotropic immunomodulatory effects regulating cytotoxic T cells, NK cells and cells of the myeloid lineage including macrophages and neutrophils. Crosstalk between components of the immune system support the growing body of evidence that elraglusib enhances immune response mechanisms critical to its antitumor efficacy.” “The application of unbiased mathematical and machine learning models allowed us to pinpoint the strongest biomarker signals free from pre-conceived notions of elraglusib’s mechanisms. What is so exciting about this project is that the unbiased approach aligns with prior mechanistic studies. The congruence of our clinical data analytics and the preclinical research combined with the strength of our predictive models gives us confidence that these biomarkers could be extremely beneficial in identifying the right patients at the right time,” said Taylor Weiskittel, MD, Ph.D., the lead author on this study. “We look forward to applying this approach to guide the development of elraglusib in mPDAC as well as other advanced cancer indications in the future.” The company plans to test the identified biomarkers prospectively in future trials. Additional efforts will focus on optimizing sequential univariate combinations for patient stratification, refining multivariate machine learning models for predictive accuracy, and comparing these approaches head-to-head. About Actuate Therapeutics, Inc. Actuate is a clinical-stage biopharmaceutical company focused on developing therapies for the treatment of high-impact, difficult-to-treat cancers. Actuate’s lead investigational drug, elraglusib (a novel GSK-3β inhibitor), targets molecular pathways in cancer that are involved in promoting tumor growth and resistance to conventional cancer drugs such as chemotherapy through the inhibition of nuclear factor kappa-light-chain-enhancer of activated B cells (NF-kB) and DNA Damage Response (DDR). Elraglusib may also mediate anti-tumor immunity through the regulation of multiple immune checkpoints and immune cell function. For additional information, please visit the Company’s website at http://www.actuatetherapeutics.com. SOURCE: Actuate Therapeutics

Phase 2ASCOClinical ResultImmunotherapy

20 Jun 2025

·www.prnewswire.com

With Public Funding Under Pressure, Biotech Innovators Are Picking Up the Slack in Oncology

USA News Group News Commentary Issued on behalf of Oncolytics Biotech Inc. VANCOUVER, BC, June 20, 2025 /PRNewswire/ -- USA News Group News Commentary – The costs of cancer drugs is skyrocketing, according to a recent report from Bloomberg. Analysts at Nova One Advisor estimate that the global oncology drugs market will grow at a 7.4% CAGR through to US$366.24 billion by 2034. Help doesn't appear to be coming from the public sector, as reports state that the current US administration could drastically reduce funding of the National Cancer Institute (NCI) by nearly 40%, the market is looking towards the private sector to pick up the slack and continue to make advancements in cancer treatment. For investors to note, plenty of oncology innovators have provided recent developments, including Oncolytics Biotech Inc. (NASDAQ: ONCY) (TSX: ONC), Immuneering Corporation (NASDAQ: IMRX), GRAIL, Inc. (NASDAQ: GRAL), Intensity Therapeutics, Inc. (NASDAQ: INTS), and Relay Therapeutics, Inc. (NASDAQ: RLAY). Continue Reading With Public Funding Under Pressure, Biotech Innovators Are Picking Up the Slack in Oncology Pelareorep Factsheet The global oncology market is expected to see strong growth over the next decade, with ResearchAndMarkets forecasting it to reach US$866.1 billion by 2034 at a 10.8% CAGR. A separate estimate from Vision Research Reports projects the market will surpass US$903.81 billion by the same year, growing at a 10.9% CAGR. Oncolytics Biotech Inc. (NASDAQ: ONCY) (TSX: ONC) has entered a new phase of leadership with the appointment of Jared Kelly as Chief Executive Officer and member of the Board. Kelly brings a background in high-stakes biotech transactions and strategic immuno-oncology development, positioning him to guide the company through its next stage of clinical and business evolution. Before joining Oncolytics, Kelly served as General Counsel at Ambrx Biopharma, where he played a key role in its $2 billion acquisition by Johnson & Johnson. His earlier work includes advising life sciences firms on licensing, partnerships, and M&A while at Kirkland & Ellis LLP and Lowenstein Sandler LLP. Now leading Oncolytics, he steps into a company advancing pelareorep, a virus-based immunotherapeutic designed to work synergistically with checkpoint inhibitors and other agents across a range of solid and blood cancers. "Pelareorep's clinical data across multiple tumors is striking and represents the potential for a true backbone immunotherapy to address many in-need indications. Importantly, the data show that pelareorep creates a robust immunologic response in difficult tumors and increases survival in a patient population where survival has historically evaded most patients," said Jared Kelly, CEO of Oncolytics Biotech. "With a renewed focus and sharpened clinical development plan, we believe we will move pelareorep forward effectively and efficiently to a place where potential partners will see the value of a de-risked immunotherapy. I am excited to get to work accelerating development and unlocking significant value for stakeholders." Kelly's appointment signals a clear strategic focus: advancing pelareorep toward key late-stage milestones through a capital-conscious approach that remains open to strategic collaboration. Pelareorep currently holds FDA Fast Track designation for both metastatic pancreatic ductal adenocarcinoma (mPDAC) and HR+/HER2- metastatic breast cancer (mBC)—a rare dual recognition that underscores its regulatory momentum. Across multiple studies, the virus-based therapy has demonstrated consistent immune activation, broad combinability with checkpoint inhibitors and chemotherapies, and encouraging response rates in challenging cancer types. In mPDAC, pelareorep has achieved over 60% objective response rates in tumor-evaluable patients across Phase 1 and 2 trials—more than double what's typically seen in historical benchmarks. Separate analyses also reported two-year survival rates four to six times higher than control arms or prior studies. In HR+/HER2- mBC, two randomized Phase 2 trials (IND-213 and BRACELET-1) showed survival benefits supportive of further investigation. Meanwhile, a Phase 2 cohort in anal cancer pairing pelareorep with a checkpoint inhibitor reported partial or complete responses in nearly half of evaluable patients—substantially higher than historical norms for monotherapy in this setting. "Mr. Kelly's vision and track record is an extraordinary fit with the standout clinical data pelareorep has generated to date," said Wayne Pisano, Chair of the Board and outgoing Interim CEO of Oncolytics. "We believe Mr. Kelly's well-documented ability to prioritize clinical program development, execute successful financings, and attract the attention of large industry peers will help maximize Oncolytics' potential to deliver transformative outcomes for patients and exceptional value for investors." Kelly's compensation package includes equity grants and milestone-linked incentives tied to future financings and potential strategic transactions—aligning leadership priorities with long-term shareholder interests. The structure signals a commitment to advancing both clinical and corporate goals while preserving balance sheet discipline and maintaining appeal for potential partners. With multiple cohorts progressing in the GOBLET study—including those in pancreatic and anal cancer supported by external funding and regulatory engagement— Oncolytics is positioned to move forward with a combination of scientific momentum, financial agility, and renewed strategic focus. CONTINUED… Read this and more news for Oncolytics Biotech at: In other recent industry developments and happenings in the market include: Immuneering Corporation (NASDAQ: IMRX) reported positive Phase 2a data for atebimetinib (IMM-1-104) in combination with modified gemcitabine/nab-paclitaxel in first-line pancreatic cancer patients. At six months, the study showed 94% overall survival and 72% progression-free survival in 34 patients, with no median OS or PFS reached yet. "These exceptional data demonstrate the potential of atebimetinib plus mGnP to dramatically extend the lives of patients with advanced pancreatic cancer," said Ben Zeskind, Ph.D., Co-founder and CEO of Immuneering. "Our ultimate goal is to help cancer patients outlive their disease, and today's announcement represents an important milestone on that journey." The combination also demonstrated a 39% overall response rate, an 81% disease control rate, and a notably favorable tolerability profile. Many patients experienced deep, durable tumor regressions, including lesions rendered undetectable. The regimen was well tolerated, with an adverse event profile suggesting potential best-in-class positioning among MEK inhibitors. GRAIL, Inc. (NASDAQ: GRAL), recently announced strong top-line results from the PATHFINDER 2 registrational study evaluating its Galleri® multi-cancer early detection test in over 25,000 adults. "We are delighted to see very encouraging performance of the Galleri MCED test as a cancer screening tool in broad intended use populations of asymptomatic adults over 50 years of age in both the PATHFINDER 2 study and the NHS-Galleri trial's prevalent screening round," said Josh Ofman, MD, MSHS, President at GRAIL. "We would like to extend our sincere gratitude to all of the participants and investigators in both of these pivotal studies, who are collectively helping to realize the potential of this groundbreaking technology for population-scale multi-cancer early detection and move the field forward." The study showed a substantially higher positive predictive value (PPV) compared to the original PATHFINDER trial, with consistent specificity and cancer signal origin accuracy, and no serious safety concerns reported. GRAIL plans to submit these results to the FDA as part of its ongoing premarket approval process under Breakthrough Device Designation. Intensity Therapeutics, Inc. (NASDAQ: INTS) announced that the first patients in its ongoing Phase 2 INVINCIBLE-4 trial achieved high levels of tumor necrosis within eight days of receiving two doses of INT230-6, before starting standard-of-care immunochemotherapy for triple-negative breast cancer (TNBC). "We are excited to see that INT230-6 is achieving meaningful levels of necrosis in patients with evidence of immune activation," said Lewis H. Bender, President and CEO of Intensity. "TNBC patients risk their lives to achieve a pCR, and about forty percent fail to achieve the desired result." MRI scans showed substantial tumor destruction and inflammation, suggesting immune activation following direct intratumoral injection. The randomized study compares INT230-6 followed by standard treatment versus standard treatment alone, with pathological complete response (pCR) as the primary endpoint. Relay Therapeutics, Inc. (NASDAQ: RLAY) reported updated interim data from its Phase 1/2 study of RLY-2608 plus fulvestrant, showing a median progression-free survival (PFS) of 11.0 months in second-line patients with PI3Kα-mutated, HR+/HER2- metastatic breast cancer. "We are encouraged by the consistency of these updated RLY-2608 + fulvestrant data, which continue to show the potential benefit of a mutant-selective PI3Kα inhibitor for improving both the tolerability profile and progression free survival compared to standard of care," said Don Bergstrom, M.D., Ph.D., President of R&D at Relay Therapeutics. "We look forward to starting the first mutant-selective PI3Kα Phase 3 trial, ReDiscover-2, in the middle of this year." Among patients at the recommended Phase 3 dose, the clinical benefit rate reached 67%, and 39% had confirmed partial responses, with notably higher response rates in those with kinase mutations. The combination maintained a favorable tolerability profile, with low rates of high-grade adverse events and minimal treatment discontinuations. Source: CONTACT: USA NEWS GROUP [email protected] (604) 265-2873 DISCLAIMER: Nothing in this publication should be considered as personalized financial advice. 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Be extremely careful, investing in securities carries a high degree of risk; you may likely lose some or all of the investment. Video - Photo - Logo - SOURCE USA News Group WANT YOUR COMPANY'S NEWS FEATURED ON PRNEWSWIRE.COM? 440k+ Newsrooms & Influencers 9k+ Digital Media Outlets 270k+ Journalists Opted In GET STARTED

Clinical ResultPhase 2ImmunotherapyExecutive ChangePhase 3

17 Jun 2025

·ir.immuneering.com

Immuneering Reports Positive Overall Survival Data for Atebimetinib (IMM-1-104) from Ongoing Phase 2a Trial in First-Line Pancreatic Cancer Patients

- 94% OS and 72% PFS observed at 6 months for atebimetinib (IMM-1-104) in combination with modified Gemcitabine/nab-paclitaxel (mGnP), N=34; median OS and PFS not yet reached - - Striking tumor reductions with 39% overall response rate and 81% disease control rate observed as of the data cutoff, including many patients with deepening, durable regressions and multiple examples of individual lesions rendered undetectable - - Markedly favorable tolerability profile observed, demonstrating potential best-in-class profile - - Pivotal trial of atebimetinib in combination with mGnP in first-line pancreatic cancer patients planned for 2026 - - Company to host conference call at 8:00 a.m. ET today - CAMBRIDGE, Mass., June 17, 2025 (GLOBE NEWSWIRE) -- Immuneering Corporation (Nasdaq: IMRX), a clinical-stage oncology company outpacing cancer to help patients outlive their disease, today announced positive data from its ongoing Phase 2a clinical trial evaluating atebimetinib (IMM-1-104), an oral, once-daily novel MEK inhibitor, in combination with modified gemcitabine/nab-paclitaxel (mGnP) in first-line pancreatic cancer patients. “These exceptional data demonstrate the potential of atebimetinib plus mGnP to dramatically extend the lives of patients with advanced pancreatic cancer,” said Ben Zeskind, Ph.D., Co-founder and Chief Executive Officer of Immuneering. “94% overall survival at 6 months is remarkable in first-line pancreatic cancer patients. Atebimetinib was designed to deliver exceptional durability and tolerability to a broad range of patients with different cancers, and it is deeply gratifying to see evidence of that playing out first in one of the most aggressive and deadly types of cancer. Our ultimate goal is to help cancer patients outlive their disease, and today’s announcement represents an important milestone on that journey.” Durability and Tolerability of Atebimetinib + mGnP Demonstrated in Phase 2a Data 94% overall survival (OS) was observed at 6 months in first-line (1L) pancreatic cancer patients treated with atebimetinib + mGnP at the 320 mg once-daily dose of atebimetinib (N=34). The benchmark 6-month OS for the standard of care treatment in this population (full dose and schedule GnP) is 67%.1 The median OS was not yet reached at the data cutoff date. 72% progression-free survival (PFS) was observed at 6 months in first-line (1L) pancreatic cancer patients treated with atebimetinib + mGnP at the 320 mg dose level (N=34). The benchmark 6-month PFS for the standard of care treatment in this population (full dose and schedule GnP) is 44%.1 The median PFS was not yet reached at the data cutoff date. An overall response rate (ORR) of 39% and a disease control rate (DCR) of 81% were observed in response evaluable patients at both the 240 and 320 mg dose levels of atebimetinib + mGnP (N=36), including many patients with deepening, durable regressions and multiple examples of individual lesions rendered undetectable. Atebimetinib continued to demonstrate a markedly favorable tolerability profile in combination with mGnP. No Grade 3+ events were observed in a majority of the adverse event categories commonly observed with standard of care chemotherapy in first line pancreatic cancer. Based on these data, the Company has increased target enrollment in the 1L pancreatic cancer atebimetinib + mGnP combination arm to approximately 50 patients. All results are reported using a data cutoff date of May 26, 2025. 1Von Hoff et al, 2013 NEJM OS and PFS for Atebimetinib (320 mg QD) + mGnP (N=34, Intent-to-Treat Population) Source: Immuneering Corporation. “The encouraging clinical data reported thus far for atebimetinib (IMM-1-104) represent a potential new and significantly more durable treatment option for pancreatic cancer patients, for whom limited therapeutic options are currently available,” said Vincent Chung, M.D., F.A.C.P., Professor, Department of Medical Oncology and Therapeutics Research at City of Hope, and principal investigator of the Phase 2a clinical trial. “I have treated pancreatic cancer patients with atebimetinib who have experienced exceptional durability. Current standard of care therapies in pancreatic cancer can be associated with limited durability and severe side effects, leading to poor patient outcomes. We have not seen significant improvement in standard of care for decades, and there is an urgent need for more durable and better tolerated new treatments that help patients live longer.” “These data clearly establish atebimetinib’s potential as a more durable and better tolerated MEK inhibitor positioned to help patients both live longer and live better, with exciting potential opportunities in pancreatic cancer and a variety of other cancers,” said Igor Matushansky, M.D. Ph.D., Chief Medical Officer of Immuneering. “We look forward to advancing atebimetinib to a pivotal trial as rapidly as possible.” Dr. Chung is a paid advisory board member of Immuneering. Near-Term Milestone Expectations Building on these new Phase 2a clinical data, Immuneering is planning for several additional milestones related to atebimetinib, including: Regulatory feedback on pivotal study plans in 4Q 2025 Data from additional patients in Phase 2a trial in 4Q 2025 Initiation of pivotal, randomized trial of atebimetinib in combination with mGnP in first-line pancreatic cancer in 2026 Initiation of additional atebimetinib clinical trial combination arms in 2026 Conference Call Immuneering will host a conference call and live webcast at 8:00 a.m. ET / 5:00 a.m. PT on June 17, 2025, to discuss the data and provide a business update. Individuals interested in listening to the live conference call may do so by dialing (800) 715-9871 for U.S callers and (646) 307-1963 for other locations and reference conference ID 5641694, or from the webcast link in the “investors” section of the company's website at www.immuneering.com. A webcast replay will be available in the investor relations section on the company’s website for 90 days following the completion of the call. About Immuneering Corporation Immuneering is a clinical-stage oncology company outpacing cancer to help patients outlive their disease. The Company’s lead product candidate, atebimetinib (IMM-1-104), is an oral, once-daily deep cyclic inhibitor of MEK designed to improve durability and tolerability, and expand indications to include MAPK pathway-driven tumors such as most pancreatic cancers. Atebimetinib is currently in a Phase 2a trial in patients with advanced solid tumors including pancreatic cancer. The Company’s development pipeline also includes early-stage programs. For more information, please visit www.immuneering.com. Forward-Looking Statements This press release contains forward-looking statements, including within the meaning of the Private Securities Litigation Reform Act of 1995. All statements contained in this press release that do not relate to matters of historical fact should be considered forward-looking statements, including, without limitation, statements regarding: our plans to develop, manufacture and commercialize our product candidates; the treatment potential of atebimetinib, alone or in combination with other agents, including modified Gemcitabine/nab-paclitaxel (mGnP); the plans and objectives of Company management for future operations, including with respect to the timing, planning and execution of enrollment, additional atebimetinib combination trials and a potential pivotal trial of atebimetinib in combination with mGnP; the timing for release of additional results from the Phase 2a portion of the trial for atebimetinib; the timing and substance of regulatory feedback on pivotal study plans; and expectations regarding our cash runway. These forward-looking statements are based on management’s current expectations. These statements are neither promises nor guarantees, but involve known and unknown risks, uncertainties and other important factors that may cause our actual results, performance or achievements to be materially different from any future results, performance or achievements expressed or implied by the forward-looking statements, including, but not limited to, the following: the risks inherent in oncology drug research and development, including target discovery, target validation, lead compound identification, and lead compound optimization; we have incurred significant losses, are not currently profitable and may never become profitable; our projected cash runway; our need for additional funding and ability to continue as a going concern; our unproven approach to therapeutic intervention; our ability to address regulatory questions and the uncertainties relating to regulatory filings, reviews and approvals; the lengthy, expensive, and uncertain process of clinical drug development, including potential delays in or failure to obtain regulatory approvals; our reliance on third parties and collaborators to conduct our clinical trials, manufacture our product candidates, and develop and commercialize our product candidates, if approved; failure to compete successfully against other drug companies; protection of our proprietary technology and the confidentiality of our trade secrets; potential lawsuits for, or claims of, infringement of third-party intellectual property or challenges to the ownership of our intellectual property; our patents being found invalid or unenforceable; costs and resources of operating as a public company; and unfavorable or no analyst research or reports. These and other important factors discussed under the caption “Risk Factors” in our Quarterly Report on Form 10-Q for the three months ended March 31, 2025, and our other reports filed with the U.S. Securities and Exchange Commission, could cause actual results to differ materially from those indicated by the forward-looking statements made in this press release. Any such forward-looking statements represent management's estimates as of the date of this press release. While we may elect to update such forward-looking statements at some point in the future, except as required by law, we disclaim any obligation to do so, even if subsequent events cause our views to change. These forward-looking statements should not be relied upon as representing our views as of any date subsequent to the date of this press release. Media Contact: Jenna Urban 212-253-8881 jurban@cglife.com Investor Contact: Laurence Watts 619-916-7620 laurence@newstreetir.com Photos accompanying this announcement are available at https://www.globenewswire.com/NewsRoom/AttachmentNg/ed73ce19-d09c-47f0-aad1-3d3b3b4f6dc5 https://www.globenewswire.com/NewsRoom/AttachmentNg/2a74ffea-0ae9-4221-9a43-ee5bd266d124

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D01155	Gemcitabine Hydrochloride	L01BC05	DB00441

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Indication	Country/Location	Organization	Date
Bladder Cancer	Australia	Sandoz Pty Ltd.	02 Dec 2008
Locally Advanced Lung Non-Small Cell Carcinoma	Australia	Sandoz Pty Ltd.	02 Dec 2008
Locally Advanced Pancreatic Adenocarcinoma	Australia	Sandoz Pty Ltd.	02 Dec 2008
metastatic non-small cell lung cancer	Australia	Sandoz Pty Ltd.	02 Dec 2008
Pancreatic adenocarcinoma metastatic	Australia	Sandoz Pty Ltd.	02 Dec 2008
Recurrent ovarian cancer	Australia	Sandoz Pty Ltd.	02 Dec 2008
Transitional Cell Carcinoma	Japan	Eli Lilly & Co.	25 Nov 2008
Biliary Tract Neoplasms	Japan	Eli Lilly & Co.	31 Aug 2001
Lymphoma	Japan	Eli Lilly & Co.	31 Aug 2001
Ovarian Cancer	Japan	Eli Lilly & Co.	31 Aug 2001
Breast Cancer	United States	Eli Lilly & Co.	15 May 1996
Metastatic breast cancer	United States	Eli Lilly & Co.	15 May 1996
Non-Small Cell Lung Cancer	United States	Eli Lilly & Co.	15 May 1996
Pancreatic adenocarcinoma	United States	Eli Lilly & Co.	15 May 1996
Pancreatic Cancer	United States	Eli Lilly & Co.	15 May 1996

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Indication	Highest Phase	Country/Location	Organization	Date
Non-Muscle Invasive Bladder Neoplasms	NDA/BLA	United States	Johnson & Johnson (China) Investment Ltd.	15 Jan 2025
Advanced biliary tract cancer	Phase 3	Taiwan Province	InnoPharmax, Inc.	01 Jul 2025
Recurrent Bladder Cancer	Phase 3	United States	Janssen Research & Development LLC	09 Apr 2024
Recurrent Bladder Cancer	Phase 3	China	Janssen Research & Development LLC	09 Apr 2024
Recurrent Bladder Cancer	Phase 3	Japan	Janssen Research & Development LLC	09 Apr 2024
Recurrent Bladder Cancer	Phase 3	Argentina	Janssen Research & Development LLC	09 Apr 2024
Recurrent Bladder Cancer	Phase 3	Belgium	Janssen Research & Development LLC	09 Apr 2024
Recurrent Bladder Cancer	Phase 3	Brazil	Janssen Research & Development LLC	09 Apr 2024
Recurrent Bladder Cancer	Phase 3	France	Janssen Research & Development LLC	09 Apr 2024
Recurrent Bladder Cancer	Phase 3	Germany	Janssen Research & Development LLC	09 Apr 2024

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Study	Phase	Population	Analyzed Enrollment	Group	Results	Evaluation	Publication Date


NCT05660616 (Pubmed \| Future Oncol)	Phase 2	Malignant Pleural Mesothelioma Maintenance	42	Maintenance Gemcitabine	fyrumepfos(sotipatlpj) = Adverse events were manageable aatoxeumii (xdckzutmuj )	Positive	12 Jun 2025
				gemcitabine (Best Supportive Care)
NCT06584227 (ADEPT, ASCO2025) Manual	Phase 2	Pancreatic Cancer First line	13	Adebrelimab + Chidamide + Gemcitabine + S-1	vshwiskkws(mxwnagxicj) = pmokuyhmsv hfyuxlkhca (cjhdlwvabx, 7.0–13.3) View more	Positive	30 May 2025
TOPAZ-1 (ASCO2025)	Not Applicable	Advanced biliary tract cancer First line	57	Biweekly Gemcitabine and Cisplatin + Monthly Durvalumab	zdfgxoojoe(eurpbmxvcf) = 15.7% ozoigwdcui (sufbinynbi ) View more	Positive	30 May 2025
ASCO2025	Not Applicable	Non-Muscle Invasive Bladder Neoplasms Second line	830	Sequential intravesical gemcitabine and docetaxel (Gem-doce)	jtvqeblpxt(zqsuyhqutf) = BCG shows better OS at 24 months tizafzjbhu (ulsteetopa )	Positive	30 May 2025
				Bacillus Calmette-Guérin (BCG)
ASCO2025	Not Applicable	Metastatic castration-resistant prostate cancer	28	Biweekly Gemcitabine and Docetaxel (GEMDOC)	esbhewqmyn(avsndyuiho) = Common grade 1-3 adverse events were fatigue dullybxjmh (bdttqfnaih ) View more	Positive	30 May 2025
NCT03673072 (AIO/CALGP/ACO-GAIN-Trial, ASCO2025)	Phase 3	Biliary Tract Neoplasms Neoadjuvant \| Adjuvant	68	Neoadjuvant chemotherapy with Gemcitabine + Cisplatin followed by radical liver resection	xczaqfbxog(rbzlnadmds) = nniijusqdn wupusbuilr (zfeffwuukq ) View more	Positive	30 May 2025
				Immediate radical liver resection followed by adjuvant therapy	xczaqfbxog(rbzlnadmds) = vwmupneoav wupusbuilr (zfeffwuukq ) View more
Ongoing clinical trials (ASCO2025)	Not Applicable	Biliary Tract Neoplasms Neoadjuvant CA 19-9	33	Gemcitabine and cisplatin plus durvalumab	qguiryzcik(qvpkaqedxw) = Cisplatin was replaced with other platinum-based drugs in two patients due to tinnitus xsicqqzkah (eulcydpkkt ) View more	Positive	30 May 2025
ASCO2025	Not Applicable	Advanced Head and Neck Squamous Cell Carcinoma	127	Gemcitabine and Cisplatin	hskkjudtyy(uiwkqpfwnq) = utmiqgcbfh jsrpsqyxnn (obkxkehosi )	Positive	30 May 2025
				Hypofractionated Radiotherapy	hskkjudtyy(uiwkqpfwnq) = fxsxvpkyrv jsrpsqyxnn (obkxkehosi )
NCT03693677 (FUNGEMAX-PRODIGE 61, ASCO2025)	Phase 2	Metastatic Pancreatic Ductal Adenocarcinoma First line	288	5FU + Naliri (NAPOLI)	fyckcejkej(xttymghmmz): HR = 0.76 (95% CI, 0.57 - 1.02), P-Value = 0.07	Negative	30 May 2025
				Gemcitabine + Nab-paclitaxel (MPACT)
PS1979 (EHA2025)	Phase 2	Diffuse large B-cell lymphoma recurrent CD20 positive	14	Epcoritamab	vhpujjlffq(nhzxzitsah) = yhusttawcx zmcbncplgf (hdjzkjwvra ) View more	Positive	14 May 2025
				Gemcitabine	vhpujjlffq(nhzxzitsah) = vogggjhoma zmcbncplgf (hdjzkjwvra )

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