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AUSTIN, Texas, June 24, 2026 (GLOBE NEWSWIRE) -- BioMedWire Editorial Coverage: Oncology research is moving through one of its most active stretches in years. DNA Damage Response (“DDR”) inhibitors, a category of drugs that work by blocking cancer cells' capacity to fix their own damaged DNA, are growing well beyond the poly ADP ribose polymerase (“PARP”) inhibitor that first defined the category. DDR-inhibiting therapies generated an estimated $7 billion-plus in worldwide sales in 2025, and the wider oncology, diagnostics and precision medicine markets are expected to approach about $750 billion by 2030. A fresh wave of inhibitor classes is now taking shape as the next major opportunity. Standing at the leading edge of this shift is Onco-Innovations Limited (CBOE CA: ONCO) (OTCQB: ONNVF) (profile), a Canadian clinical-stage oncology company developing ONC010(TM), a nanoparticle-encapsulated PNKP inhibitor designed to target a DNA repair enzyme that participates in several distinct repair pathways. As the industry works toward the next generation of synthetic lethality assets, Onco-Innovations occupies a distinctive niche as it builds out its position within the biopharmaceutical and biotechnology space, alongside other established companies such as Merck & Co. Inc. (NYSE: MRK), Pfizer Inc. (NYSE: PFE), GSK plc (NYSE: GSK) and Gilead Sciences Inc. (NASDAQ: GILD), all of which are focused on developing therapies for serious illnesses, including cancer. PARP inhibitors reshaped oncology when they first reached patients some 10 years ago, but they represent just one entry point into a much larger and more intricate biological network.Onco-Technologies owns exclusive worldwide rights to a foundational set of PNKP inhibitor technologies.The company’s preclinical program has generated concrete, measurable outcomes that support the biological case for PNKP inhibition in solid tumors.Onco-Innovations holds global rights across three separate layers of protection, with each layer reinforcing the others. Click here to view the custom infographic of the Onco-Innovations editorial. DNA Repair Science Expands Past the PARP Era PARP inhibitors reshaped oncology when they first reached patients some 10 years ago. They put into practice a concept known as synthetic lethality, in which cancers carrying particular DNA repair defects could be selectively destroyed by disabling a secondary repair pathway. The effect was striking in BRCA-mutated cancers, and the drug class has since grown into a market worth billions of dollars. Yet PARP inhibitors represent just one entry point into a much larger and more intricate biological network. The DNA Damage Response system involves dozens of proteins and pathways that cancer cells depend on to withstand chemotherapy, radiation and other forms of cellular stress. Researchers have spent years systematically charting this network in search of new drug targets. A field once confined to academic circles is now attracting serious investment and clinical interest. Artios Pharma, for instance, closed a $115 million Series D financing round late last year to advance mid-stage studies of experimental cancer drugs targeting DNA repair mechanisms beyond PARP, one of the strongest signals yet that this segment has matured into an investable category. The clinical pipeline backs up that narrative. Last month, Artios dosed its first patient in a randomized phase 2 trial of ART6043, a DNA polymerase theta inhibitor, in patients with gBRCA-mutated, HER2-negative breast cancer, advancing a non-PARP DDR target into mid-stage, biomarker-guided development. Also last month, MD Anderson released phase 1 proof-of-concept results for RO7589831, a Werner helicase inhibitor, in cancers exhibiting high microsatellite instability. These are not minor announcements; they demonstrate that novel DDR mechanisms can produce real clinical responses in actual patients. Interest from potential partners in DDR assets has remained resilient even amid broader market turbulence. Last year, Repare Therapeutics out-licensed lunresertib to Debiopharm in a deal worth $10 million upfront, plus up to $257 million tied to milestones. Debiopharm went on to secure U.S. Food and Drug Administration (“FDA”) Fast Track designation for a lunresertib combination in April 2026, converting a licensing arrangement into a formal regulatory achievement. The takeaway for investors appears straightforward: Biomarker-defined DDR assets backed by a credible scientific mechanism can still attract partners and earn regulatory recognition, even when funding conditions remain cautious. Polynucleotide Kinase Phosphatase, or PNKP, is a DNA repair enzyme that functions across numerous repair pathways, addressing both single-strand and double-strand break repair. This broader scope gives PNKP inhibitors a potentially wider therapeutic reach than PARP inhibitors, which act primarily on single-strand break repair. Inhibiting PNKP has already shown preclinical activity in colorectal, lung, breast, prostate, ovarian and blood cancers. With worldwide PARP inhibitor revenue forecast to total roughly $12 billion by 2030, PNKP inhibitors are surfacing as a significant drug class positioned to capture share within the expanding DNA Damage Response segment. Onco-Innovations has established itself as the recognized leader for this novel DDR target. Holding First-Mover Ground in Wide-Open Category Most competitive space in oncology drug development becomes crowded quickly. PARP inhibitors, PD-1 checkpoint drugs and CDK4/6 inhibitors each drew dozens of rivals once their commercial promise became evident. PNKP inhibitors stand apart from that pattern. The target has been described in academic literature for years, yet the drug-development community has been slow to act on it. That hesitancy created an opening, and Onco-Innovations has moved directly into it. The company owns exclusive worldwide rights to a foundational set of PNKP inhibitor technologies. This encompasses the core inhibitor compounds, the nanoparticle delivery science needed to carry those compounds effectively to tumors, and the synthetic lethality applications that define how the therapy is meant to function. Holding rights across molecular design, delivery mechanism and therapeutic application simultaneously is uncommon at this stage of oncology development. The competitive value of this position becomes clearer with added information. Once a new DDR target draws widespread industry attention, patent landscapes become congested, valuations climb and the window for first movers closes. Onco-Innovations entered the PNKP space while that window was still open. The company's patents cover the PNKP inhibitor technology as well as the ONC010 program, extending protection across the small molecule inhibitors themselves, the delivery system and the clinical applications, which together form a wide and durable competitive barrier. The broader DDR market supplies the commercial backdrop. Per the company, DDR-inhibiting products surpassed $7 billion in global sales last year. The global oncology market overall is forecast to approach $500 billion by 2032, representing growth of 131% across a 10-year span. Within that landscape, PNKP inhibitors occupy a category with no approved competitor and no entrenched incumbent. Rather than fighting for share in an already mature market, the company is effectively building the market itself. Laboratory Evidence Lays Groundwork for Clinical Trials Among the central risk factors in early-stage oncology investing is the distance separating laboratory findings from clinical reality. Onco-Innovations has worked methodically to close that gap. The company’s preclinical program has generated concrete, measurable outcomes that support the biological case for PNKP inhibition in solid tumors. The standout finding from animal studies relates to survival outcomes in colorectal cancer. Published preclinical data show that the company's novel nanoparticle formulation, ONC010, extended median survival to 60 days in mice with PTEN-deficient colorectal cancer, compared with 23 days in untreated animals, more than double the survival duration. The same body of research showed substantial tumor growth reduction relative to placebo, paired with a favorable toxicity profile. The lack of observed toxicity in animal models carries particular weight. DDR inhibitors have generally run into off-target effects that constrain their clinical usefulness. Onco-Innovations' nanoparticle delivery system was built specifically to deal with this challenge. By pairing the active pharmaceutical ingredient A83B4C63 with a polymer-based micellar carrier, the platform extends circulation time and encourages preferential buildup within tumor tissue while reducing exposure to healthy cells. The company has continued advancing its Chemistry, Manufacturing and Controls program alongside its preclinical research. Onco-Innovations is carrying out manufacturing scale-up and formulation development with Dalton Pharma Services, while running IND-enabling studies, including pharmacokinetic and biodistribution work, with Nucro-Technics. The company recently reported successful API process development and intermediate-scale production for its PNKP inhibitor technology, the kind of key manufacturing announcements that reduce risk on the path toward a first-in-human trial. The company has also set up a subsidiary in Australia to back anticipated phase 1 development through the Therapeutic Goods Administration regulatory pathway. Activation of a first-in-human phase 1 trial is planned later this year. The anticipated clinical approach is underpinned by validated preclinical data, a clear regulatory roadmap and the possibility of pursuing Fast Track designation, considering the substantial unmet need across the target indications. Intellectual Property Designed to Protect Exclusivity Intellectual property forms the foundation of value in early-stage drug development. Without critical IP, clinical achievements fail to result in commercial exclusivity. Onco-Innovations has constructed its IP portfolio with that principle firmly in place. The company owns global rights across three separate layers of protection, with each layer reinforcing the others. The first layer covers the core PNKP inhibitor molecules, the foundational drug candidates from which ONC010 and future programs are derived. The second layer covers the nanoparticle delivery science, specifically the polymer-based micellar carrier system that enables effective tumor-targeted delivery of the inhibitors. This delivery technology is not a peripheral feature; it is central to the program's ability to achieve efficacy without unacceptable toxicity. The third layer protects synthetic lethality applications, which outlines how the therapy is matched to specific tumor biology to maximize selective destruction of cancer cells. Collectively, these patents provide comprehensive protection for the PNKP technology and the ONC010 program. The portfolio is designed to included not just the current lead compound but the main platform itself, supporting the company's specified objective of increasing its PNKP inhibitor technology across additional cancer types. For example, the company has wrapped up a collaborative project with Kuano, applying a quantum-based computational chemistry platform to generate insights aimed at optimizing PNKP inhibitor technology, further reinforcing the molecular foundation underlying the program. Causal AI Speeds Up Precision-Focused Trial Design Drug development remains costly and slow. The typical oncology drug requires more than a decade and over $1 billion to reach the market, and most candidates that enter clinical trials ultimately fail. Artificial intelligence is being applied with growing frequency to improve those odds, not by substituting for biology but by making it easier to identify the right patients, design more effective trials and interpret results more rapidly. With this in mind, last year Onco-Innovations acquired Inka Health Corp. Inka Health's SynoGraph(TM) platform prototype is a proprietary causal AI engine built specifically for oncology applications. Unlike standard machine learning, which identifies statistical correlations, causal AI is designed to reason about cause-and-effect relationships, a difference that carries significant weight in clinical research, where the gap between association and true causation can be the reason a drug appears effective or ineffective. The SynoGraph offering is designed to support patient stratification, clinical trial design, translational decision-making and evidence generation. The exclusive prototype will combine real-world data, clinical evidence and molecular insights to help predict trial outcomes, treatment efficacy and safety, as well as adverse events. For a company preparing to launch a first-in-human trial, the ability to pinpoint the right patient population before the trial even begins represents a meaningful reduction in clinical risk rather than a mere convenience. Inka Health is also working with both AstraZeneca and GlaxoSmithKline in collaborations centered on predictive modeling, real-world evidence and AI-enabled cancer study. These companies are far from minor partners. And last month, Inka Health started a research partnership within PROmAI, additionally broadening the range of applications for the SynoGraph platform. Folding SynoGraph into the ONC010 development program means Onco-Innovations can use AI-driven patient stratification across its planned clinical studies. This provides the potential to shorten enrollment timelines, enhance the signal within early efficacy data and increase the overall potential for success. Precision-focused trial design is increasingly becoming a significant differentiator within oncology, and Onco-Innovations is working to build that capability internally. Biotech Innovation Continues Advancing Patient Care Recent developments across the biotechnology industry highlight continued progress in the development of innovative therapies and preventive treatments for a wide range of serious diseases. Companies are achieving important regulatory milestones, reporting encouraging clinical trial results and advancing next-generation treatment approaches designed to improve patient outcomes. Merck & Co. Inc. (NYSE: MRK) announced that the FDA has approved an expanded indication for CAPVAXIVE(R) (Pneumococcal 21-valent Conjugate Vaccine). The indication will include children and adolescents aged 2 through 17 years who have completed a primary pediatric pneumococcal vaccination series and have one or more chronic medical conditions that put them at an increased risk for pneumococcal disease. With this approval, CAPVAXIVE is the only PCV specifically indicated and studied in the United States for use in this patient population. Pfizer Inc. (NYSE: PFE) announced that the FDA has approved an expanded indication for HYMPAVZI(R) (marstacimab-hncq). The expanded indication includes the treatment of patients, diagnosed with hemophilia A or B, who are 12 years and older with inhibitors and pediatric patients (ages 6 to 11 years) with or without inhibitors. HYMPAVZI is now indicated in the United States for routine prophylaxis to prevent or reduce the frequency of bleeding episodes in adults and pediatric patients 6 years of age and older with hemophilia A (congenital factor VIII deficiency) with or without factor VIII inhibitors, or hemophilia B (congenital factor IX deficiency) with or without factor IX inhibitors. GSK plc (NYSE: GSK) is reporting interim phase 2 data from the global phase 2/3 ROSETTA Lung-02 clinical trial. The trial evaluated the investigational PD-L1xVEGF-A bispecific immunomodulator pumitamig, also known as BNT327 or BMS-986545, plus chemotherapy in patients with previously untreated advanced non-small cell lung cancer (“NSCLC”). The data showed encouraging anti-tumor activity, with high response rates observed in both nonsquamous and squamous NSCLC and at each PD-L1 expression level. The data was presented at the 2026 American Society of Clinical Oncology Annual Meeting. Gilead Sciences Inc. (NASDAQ: GILD) announced that the primary efficacy endpoint at Week 48 was met in both the phase 3 ISLEND-1 and ISLEND-2 trials with the investigational oral once-weekly single-tablet HIV treatment regimen of islatravir/lenacapavir. The ISLEND trials are evaluating the efficacy and safety of islatravir 2 mg/lenacapavir 300 mg (ISL/LEN) in people with HIV who are virologically suppressed and switched from BIKTARVY(R) (bictegravir 50 mg/emtricitabine 200 mg/tenofovir alafenamide 25 mg tablets, B/F/TAF) (ISLEND-1) or standard of care antiretroviral regimens (ISLEND-2). The safety profile of ISL/LEN was generally comparable to the comparator regimens studied in the ISLEND trials, and no new safety concerns were identified. As scientific innovation continues to accelerate, the biotechnology sector remains at the forefront of transforming healthcare through novel medicines, advanced biologics and precision treatment strategies. These achievements reflect a growing pipeline of therapies that have the potential to reshape treatment standards and deliver meaningful benefits to patients across diverse disease areas. For more information, visit Onco-Innovations. 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AUSTIN, Texas, June 22, 2026 (GLOBE NEWSWIRE) -- BioMedWire Editorial Coverage: Cancer research is entering one of its most dynamic periods in decades. The class of drugs known as DNA Damage Response inhibitors, which work by blocking cancer cells’ ability to repair their own damaged DNA, is expanding rapidly beyond its original anchor, the PARP inhibitor. DDRi therapies collectively represented an estimated $7-plus billion in global sales in 2025, and the broader oncology, diagnostics and precision medicine markets are projected to climb to roughly $750 billion by 2030. New inhibitor classes are emerging as the next major wave. Sitting at the forefront of this shift is Onco-Innovations Limited (CBOE CA: ONCO) (OTCQB: ONNVF), (profile) a Canadian clinical-stage oncology company developing ONC010(TM), a nanoparticle-encapsulated PNKP inhibitor that targets a DNA repair enzyme involved in multiple DNA repair pathways. As the field races to find the next generation of synthetic lethality assets, Onco-Innovations occupies a unique space as it strengthens its position in the biopharmaceutical and biotechnology sector, along with other leading companies, such as AstraZeneca plc (NYSE: AZN), Aprea Therapeutics Inc. (NASDAQ: APRE), Boundless Bio Inc. (NASDAQ: BOLD) and Foghorn Therapeutics Inc. (NASDAQ: FHTX), that are focused on developing therapies for serious diseases, particularly cancer. PARP inhibitors transformed oncology when they arrived in the clinic more than a decade ago, but they are only one entry point into a complex biological system.Onco-Innovations holds exclusive global rights to a foundational portfolio of PNKP inhibitor technology.The company’s preclinical program has produced specific, measurable results that support the biological rationale for PNKP inhibition in solid tumors.ONCO holds exclusive global rights across three distinct layers of protection, each reinforcing the others. Click here to view the custom infographic of the Onco-Innovations editorial. DNA Damage Response Moves Beyond PARP PARP inhibitors transformed oncology when they arrived in the clinic more than a decade ago. They exploited a concept called synthetic lethality: Cancers with certain DNA repair defects could be killed selectively by blocking a secondary repair pathway. The results were dramatic in BRCA-mutated cancers, and the class has grown into a multibillion-dollar market. But PARP inhibitors are only one entry point into a complex biological system. The DNA Damage Response network encompasses dozens of proteins and pathways that cancer cells rely on to survive chemotherapy, radiation and other stresses. Scientists have been systematically mapping this network for new drug targets. What was once a niche academic field is now drawing serious capital and clinical attention. For example, Artios Pharma raised a $115 million Series D round in November 2025 to fund mid-stage studies for experimental cancer drugs targeting DNA repair beyond PARP, one of the clearest signals yet that this sector has reached investable maturity. The clinical pipeline reinforces that message. In May 2026, Artios dosed the first patient in a randomized phase 2 study of ART6043, a DNA polymerase theta inhibitor, in gBRCA-mutated HER2-negative breast cancer. This moved a non-PARP DDR target into mid-stage, biomarker-defined development. That same month, MD Anderson reported phase 1 proof-of-concept data for RO7589831, a Werner helicase inhibitor, in microsatellite-instability-high cancers. These aren’t incremental updates; they are proof that novel DDR mechanisms can generate clinical signals in real patients. Partner appetite for DDR assets is holding up even through market volatility. Last year, Repare Therapeutics licensed lunresertib to Debiopharm for $10 million upfront and up to $257 million in milestones. Debiopharm subsequently secured FDA Fast Track designation for a lunresertib combination in April 2026, turning a licensing deal into a regulatory milestone. The lesson for investors seems clear: Biomarker-defined DDR assets with a credible mechanism have the potential to attract partners and achieve regulatory recognition, even in a cautious funding environment. Polynucleotide Kinase Phosphatase (“PNKP”) is a DNA repair enzyme that operates across multiple repair pathways, including both single-strand and double-strand break repair. This breadth gives PNKP inhibitors a potentially wider therapeutic reach than PARP inhibitors, which primarily target single-strand break repair. PNKP inhibition has demonstrated preclinical activity in colorectal, lung, breast, prostate, ovarian and hematologic cancers. As global PARP inhibitor revenue is projected to reach approximately $12 billion by 2030, PNKP inhibitors are emerging as one of the next major classes to capture market share within the growing DNA Damage Response segment. Onco-Innovations is the established leader for this novel DDR target. First-Mover Position in an Uncrowded Class Most races in oncology drug development are crowded. PARP inhibitors, PD-1 checkpoints and CDK4/6 inhibitors all attracted dozens of competitors as their commercial potential became clear. PNKP inhibitors are different. The target has been understood in the academic literature for years, but the drug-development community has been slow to follow. That delay created an opening that Onco-Innovations has moved right through. The company holds exclusive global rights to a foundational portfolio of PNKP inhibitor technology. This includes the core inhibitor molecules, the nanoparticle delivery science required to bring those molecules to tumors effectively and the synthetic lethality applications that define how the therapy is intended to work. That combination of molecular, delivery and application rights is rare in early oncology development. The competitive significance of this position grows with context. By the time a new DDR target gains broad industry recognition, patent landscapes tighten, valuations rise and the first-mover window closes. Onco-Innovations entered the PNKP space while it was still open. The company’s patents protect the PNKP inhibitor technology and the ONC010 program specifically. That protection spans the small molecule inhibitors, the delivery mechanism and the clinical applications, giving the company a broad and durable competitive moat. The broader DDR market provides the commercial frame. According to the company, DDRi products exceeded $7 billion in global sales in 2025. The global oncology market is projected to approach $500 billion by 2032, representing growth of 131% over a 10-year period. Within that, PNKP inhibitors occupy a class that has no approved competitor and no dominant incumbent. The company is not trying to win share in a mature market; rather, it is building the market. Preclinical Proof Points Toward the Clinic One of the most important risk factors in early oncology investment is the gap between laboratory results and clinical reality. Onco-Innovations has been systematically narrowing that gap. Its preclinical program has produced specific, measurable results that support the biological rationale for PNKP inhibition in solid tumors. The headline finding from animal studies concerns survival in colorectal cancer. According to published preclinical data, the company’s novel nanoparticle formulation, ONC010, extended median survival to 60 days in mice with PTEN-deficient colorectal cancer, compared to 23 days in untreated animals. That is more than a doubling of survival time. The same studies showed meaningful tumor growth reduction compared to placebo, with a favorable toxicity profile. The absence of observed toxicity in animal models is particularly significant. Many DDR inhibitors have struggled with off-target effects that limit their clinical utility. Onco-Innovations’ nanoparticle delivery system is specifically designed to address this problem. By combining the active pharmaceutical ingredient A83B4C63 with a polymer-based micellar carrier, the platform extends circulation time and promotes preferential accumulation in tumor tissue while limiting exposure to healthy cells. The company has been steadily advancing its Chemistry, Manufacturing and Controls program in parallel with its preclinical work. Onco-Innovations is conducting manufacturing scale-up and formulation development with Dalton Pharma Services, and executing IND-enabling studies, including pharmacokinetic and biodistribution, with Nucro-Technics. Earlier this month, the company announced successful API process development and intermediate scale-up for its PNKP inhibitor technology. These are the kinds of manufacturing milestones that de-risk the path to a first-in-human trial. The company has also established a subsidiary in Australia to support planned phase 1 development activities through the Therapeutic Goods Administration pathway. Activation activities for a first-in-human phase 1 trial are anticipated for late 2026. The clinical strategy is supported by validated preclinical data, a regulatory roadmap, and the potential to pursue Fast Track designation given the high unmet need in the target indications. An IP Foundation Built for Exclusivity Intellectual property is the bedrock of value in early-stage drug development. Without it, clinical success doesn’t translate to commercial exclusivity. Onco-Innovations has built its IP portfolio with this reality in mind. The company holds exclusive global rights across three distinct layers of protection, each reinforcing the others. The first layer covers the core PNKP inhibitor molecules. These are the foundational drug candidates from which ONC010 and future programs are derived. The second layer covers the nanoparticle delivery science, or the polymer-based micellar carrier system that makes effective tumor-targeted delivery of the inhibitors possible. This delivery technology is not incidental; it is central to the program’s ability to achieve efficacy without toxicity. The third layer covers synthetic lethality applications, which define how the therapy is paired with specific tumor biology to maximize selective cancer cell killing. Together, these patents protect the PNKP technology and ONC010 program comprehensively. The portfolio is structured to cover not only the current lead compound but the underlying platform, which supports the company’s stated goal of expanding its PNKP inhibitor technology across multiple cancer types. The company recently completed a project with Kuano, using a quantum-based computational chemistry platform to deliver insights for PNKP inhibitor technology optimization, further strengthening the molecular foundation of the program. Causal AI Accelerates Precision Trial Design Drug development is expensive and slow. The average oncology drug takes more than a decade and more than $1 billion to bring to market, and the majority of candidates that enter clinical trials fail. Artificial intelligence is increasingly being applied to reduce those odds, not by replacing biology but by making it easier to identify the right patients, design the right trials and interpret results more quickly. Onco-Innovations acquired Inka Health Corp. in February 2025. Inka Health’s SynoGraph(TM) platform protype is a proprietary causal AI engine designed specifically for oncology applications. Unlike conventional machine learning, which identifies statistical correlations, causal AI is designed to reason about cause and effect, a distinction that matters enormously in clinical research, where the difference between association and causation can determine whether a drug appears to work or not. The SynoGraph platform is being developed to support patient stratification, clinical trial design, translational decision-making and evidence generation. The proprietary platform prototype will integrate real-world data, clinical evidence and molecular insights to support prediction of trial outcomes, treatment efficacy, safety and adverse events. For a company advancing a first-in-human trial, the ability to identify the right patient population before a trial begins is not a luxury but rather a significant reduction in clinical risk. Inka Health has announced collaborations involving AstraZeneca and GlaxoSmithKline focused on predictive modeling, real-world evidence and AI-enabled oncology research. These are not small counterparties. In May 2026, the company announced initiation of a research collaboration within PROmAI, further expanding the SynoGraph application base. The integration of SynoGraph into the ONC010 development program means the company can apply AI-driven patient stratification to its planned clinical studies. That approach has potential to reduce enrollment timelines, sharpen the signal in early efficacy data and improve the likelihood of success. Precision trial design is becoming a competitive differentiator in oncology. Onco-Innovations is working to build that capability in-house. Progress Builds Across Immunology, Oncology Recent developments across the biotechnology sector highlight continued momentum in the pursuit of innovative therapies for immune-mediated diseases, rare disorders and cancer. Companies are advancing programs through regulatory milestones, clinical trial progress and new scientific discoveries that seek to address significant unmet medical needs. AstraZeneca plc (NYSE: AZN) announced that Alexion, its rare disease’s supplemental Biologics License Application (“sBLA”) for Ultomiris (ravulizumab) has been accepted and granted Priority Review by the U.S. Food and Drug Administration (“FDA”) for the treatment of adults with immunoglobulin A nephropathy (“IgAN”). According to the company, the approval was grated based on I CAN phase 3 trial results from prespecified interim analysis in which Ultomiris demonstrated 43.4% reduction in proteinuria vs. placebo at 34 weeks. If approved, Ultomiris would be the first C5 complement inhibitor available for this rare kidney disease. Aprea Therapeutics Inc. (NASDAQ: APRE) presented a poster at last month’s American Society of Clinical Oncology (ASCO) 2026 annual meeting. The poster, titled “Early results from the first-in-human phase 1 study of WEE1 inhibitor APR-1051 in patients with advanced solid tumors (‘ACESOT-1051’).” The presentation highlighted early clinical activity from ACESOT-1051, including partial responses and stable disease in patients across multiple tumor types. According to the announcement, manageable tolerability was confirmed across cohorts. The company noted that patient expansion into uterine serous carcinoma and platinum-resistant ovarian cancer is underway with dose escalation and backfill expansion expected in 2027. Boundless Bio Inc. (NASDAQ: BOLD) presented preclinical data supporting its lead ecDNA-directed therapy (“ecDTx”), BBI-940, at the American Association for Cancer Research (“AACR”) Annual Meeting. According to the announcement, Boundless has identified a novel kinesin target (“Kinesin”) essential to ecDNA segregation and inheritance in cancer cells but nonessential in healthy cells. BBI-940, a potentially first-in-class, oral, and selective Kinesin degrader, is currently being evaluated in the phase 1 KOMODO-1 trial in patients with advanced or metastatic ER+/HER2- breast cancer and TNBC-LAR. Foghorn Therapeutics Inc. (NASDAQ: FHTX) presented new preclinical data for Selective SMARCA2 inhibitor FHD-909 at the AACR annual meeting. The data showed complete and durable tumor regression together with anti-tumor immune memory following combination treatment with an anti-PD-1 antibody in preclinical syngeneic mouse models. The company also reported new preclinical data for its Selective CBP and Selective EP300 degrader programs, demonstrating favorable efficacy and safety profiles across a range of difficult-to-treat cancers, in addition to progress with its Selective ARID1B degrader program. As scientific understanding of disease mechanisms continues to deepen, the industry remains focused on translating laboratory discoveries into meaningful clinical outcomes. Advances in targeted therapies, novel drug-development platforms and biomarker-driven treatment strategies are helping reshape the future of healthcare. Collectively, these efforts reflect a broader commitment to improving patient outcomes through more precise, effective and personalized approaches to treating cancer, autoimmune disorders and other complex diseases. For more information, visit Onco-Innovations. 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Also Announces Appointment of Mr. Dave Antony as CFO VANCOUVER, BC / ACCESS Newswire / June 19, 2026 / Onco-Innovations Limited (CBOE CA: ONCO )(OTCQB: ONNVF )(Frankfurt: W1H) ( WKN:A3EKSZ ) (" Onco " or the " Company ") announced the successful completion of a 300-gram scale-up batch of A83B4C63, the active pharmaceutical ingredient ("API") underpinning the Company'sproprietary drug candidate, ONC010 (the " PNKP Inhibitor Technology "). The completed 300g scale-up batch forms part of Dalton Pharma Services' Process Optimization and Intermediate Scale-Up Program and follows the successful completion of process development activities and multiple intermediate scale-up campaigns. The program was designed to demonstrate manufacturing reproducibility, establish scalability of the synthetic process and generate sufficient material to support ongoing IND-enabling activities. Importantly, the completed batch underwent a comprehensive quality control review and Certificate of Analysis ("CoA") assessment. Analytical testing confirmed that the API achieved approximately 99.3% purity, while residual solvent testing demonstrated undetectable levels of residual solvents, representing an important manufacturing and quality milestone for the ONC010 program. The Company believes these results provide strong evidence that the A83B4C63 manufacturing process can reliably produce high-purity API material at increasingly relevant development scales while meeting stringent quality expectations as necessary for future clinical development activities. " The successful completion of the 300g A83B4C63 scale-up campaign represents another significant manufacturing milestones achieved to date within the ONC010 program. Not only were we able to successfully manufacture the API at a 300-gram scale, but the resulting material demonstrated approximately 99.3% purity with no detectable residual solvents following a rigorous quality control review, " stated Thomas O'Shaughnessy, Chief Executive Officer of Onco-Innovations. " Manufacturing quality and scalability are fundamental components of successful clinical translation. Achieving approximately 99.3% purity with no detectable residual solvents at the 300-gram scale represents an important demonstration of process control and product quality. These results further strengthen confidence in the development pathway for ONC010 and support our ongoing efforts to advance the program through IND-enabling studies and toward First-in-Human evaluation, " stated Dr. Islam Mohamed, Chief Medical Officer of Onco-Innovations. The successful completion of the 300g scale-up campaign is expected to contribute to future manufacturing activities, including analytical qualification programs, formulation development, engineering batch production and eventual GMP manufacturing campaigns intended to support First-in-Human clinical studies. The Company also announces the appointment of Mr. Dave Antony as Chief Financial Officer and Corporate Secretary, effective immediately. Mr. Antony replaces Mr. Nico Mah. The Company is grateful to Mr. Mah for his service as CFO. About ONC010 ONC010 is a novel nanoparticle-formulated inhibitor of Polynucleotide Kinase Phosphatase (PNKP), a key DNA damage repair enzyme. The program is being developed to exploit vulnerabilities in cancer cells dependent on DNA repair pathways and is intended to provide a differentiated therapeutic approach for patients with difficult-to-treat malignancies. About Onco-Innovations Limited Onco-Innovations is a Canadian-based company dedicated to cancer research and treatment, specializing in oncology. Onco's mission is to pursue the prevention and treatment of cancer through pioneering research and innovative solutions. The Company has secured an exclusive worldwide license to patented technology that targets solid tumours. ON BEHALF OF ONCO-INNOVATIONS LIMITED, "Thomas O'Shaughnessy" Chief Executive Officer For more information, please contact: Thomas O'Shaughnessy Chief Executive Officer Tel: + 1 888 261 8055 investors@oncoinnovations.com Forward-Looking Statements Caution. This news release contains forward-looking statements, including with respect to the anticipated advancement of the Company's ONC010 program, the expected contribution of the 300g API scale-up batch to future manufacturing activities, the timing and completion of IND-enabling studies, and the potential progression to First-in-Human clinical trials. Forward-looking statements are often identified by terms such as 'will', 'may', 'potential', 'should', 'anticipate', 'expects' and similar expressions. These forward-looking statements are subject to specific risks and uncertainties, including risks relating to the Company's ability to successfully scale manufacturing processes beyond current levels; maintain API quality, purity and reproducibility in future batches; complete analytical qualification, formulation development and GMP manufacturing on anticipated timelines; obtain required regulatory approvals to commence clinical studies; secure sufficient funding to support ongoing development; and retain key scientific, technical and operational personnel. In addition, preclinical results, including manufacturing and analytical outcomes, may not be predictive of clinical performance or regulatory acceptance. There can be no assurance that such statements will prove to be accurate, and actual results and future events could differ materially from those anticipated due to these and other risks and uncertainties, many of which are beyond the Company's control. The reader is cautioned not to place undue reliance on any forward-looking information. Forward-looking statements contained in this news release are made as of the date hereof and the Company undertakes no obligation to update such statements except as required by applicable law. SOURCE: Onco-Innovations Limited View the original press release on ACCESS Newswire