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Cardiff Oncology (CRDF) – Phase 2 Data Announced With Management Changes

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Wednesday, January 28, 2026

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Cardiff Made Two Significant Announcements. New data from the Phase 2 CRDF-004 trial testing onvansertib as a first line treatment for metastatic colorectal cancer was announced as expected. Patients in the high-dose onvansertib group showed a large benefit in overall response rates (ORR) and progression free survival (PFS). Separately, the CEO and CFO have left the company. Board Member Dr. Mani Mohindru was named Interim CEO.

Phase 2 Trial Design. As discussed in our January 5 report, CDRF-004 is a Phase 2 dose-finding trial testing two doses of onvansertib in combination with two standard-of-care (SOC) regimens against the standard of care regimens alone. It enrolled 110 patients with RAS-mutated metastatic colorectal cancer, mCRC. Its primary endpoint is objective response rate (ORR). Secondary endpoints include progression-free survival (PFS), duration of response (DOR) and safety. These endpoints were selected to guide the design of Phase 3.


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Release – Cardiff Oncology Announces Positive Update from its Randomized Phase 2 Trial of Onvansertib in First-line RAS-mutated mCRC

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January 27, 2026

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– Onvansertib added to FOLFIRI/bev first-line standard of care regimen showed dose-dependent improvement in overall response rates and durability trends as measured by progression-free survival in patients with RAS-mutated mCRC –

– Data support selection of 30 mg onvansertib dose for registrational program in first-line RAS-mutated mCRC –

– Data validate previously reported positive results from Phase 2 trial of onvansertib with FOLFIRI/bev in second-line mCRC bev-naïve patients, as published in the Journal of Clinical Oncology –

– Onvansertib continues to be safe and well-tolerated –

– Company expects to provide final data and registrational plans in first half of 2026 –

– Company to hold conference call today at 8:30 a.m. ET/5:30 a.m. PT –

SAN DIEGO, Jan. 27, 2026 (GLOBE NEWSWIRE) — Cardiff Oncology, Inc. (Nasdaq: CRDF), a clinical-stage biotechnology company leveraging PLK1 inhibition to develop novel therapies across a range of cancers, today announced a positive update from CRDF-004, a randomized dose-finding Phase 2 clinical trial evaluating onvansertib in combination with standard of care (SoC) regimens (FOLFIRI/bevacizumab (bev) or FOLFOX/bev) in patients with first-line (1L) RAS-mutated metastatic colorectal cancer (mCRC). In an intent-to-treat analysis, the clinical data show dose-dependent benefits across multiple efficacy measures in patients receiving onvansertib with FOLFIRI/bev compared to patients receiving either SoC regimen. In this trial, onvansertib with FOLFIRI/bev also performed better than onvansertib with FOLFOX/bev.

Based on these results, the Company has selected the 30 mg dose of onvansertib with FOLFIRI/bev to bring forward in a registrational trial in 1L patients with RAS-mutated mCRC. Cardiff Oncology plans to initiate a registrational program later this year pending finalization of the trial design in consultation with the FDA, in which the Company expects to compare onvansertib with FOLFIRI/bev to SoC regimens, FOLFIRI/bev or FOLFOX/bev.

“These data demonstrate promising enhanced benefits of onvansertib when combined with FOLFIRI/bev in RAS-mutated mCRC patients,” said Mani Mohindru, PhD, interim Chief Executive Officer. “We observed a consistent, dose-dependent treatment benefit across multiple measures of efficacy, including achieving statistical significance for PFS compared to SoC even with relatively small patient numbers. The 30 mg onvansertib–FOLFIRI/bev arm outperformed both SoC arms with no significant additive toxicity, supporting findings from our previous Phase 2 trial in second-line RAS-mutated mCRC. While we continue to review data from the ongoing trial, our plan is to rapidly move forward with the onvansertib 30 mg dose in combination with FOLFIRI/bev and we believe confirmatory data from a registrational trial has the potential to make this regimen a new SoC for 1L treatment of RAS-mutated mCRC.”


Bev=bevacizumab; BICR=Blinded Independent Central Review; CI=confidence interval; HR=hazard ratio; NR=not reached; Onv=onvansertib; ORR=objective response rate; PFS=progression-free survival; SoC=standard of care.
aORR is confirmed responses
bProgressive disease events were based on combined BICR and Investigator assessments due to very small number of events in BICR assessment. The earliest reported date was used for a conservative estimate.
cSoC is the combination of the FOLFIRI/bev and FOLFOX/bev arms
dPFS HR is the comparison of the onvansertib arm to FOLFIRI/bev
ePFS HR is the comparison of the onvansertib arm to SoC
fFisher’s exact test
gLog-rank test

“There is a clear need for improved first-line treatment options for patients with mCRC, especially the half of those with RAS-mutated disease,” said Dr. J Randolph Hecht, MD, Professor of Clinical Medicine at the David Geffen School of Medicine at UCLA. “Unfortunately, first-line treatment for these patients hasn’t improved significantly for more than two decades. Onvansertib has a novel mechanism of action and these preliminary responses and PFS results in combination with FOLFIRI/bevacizumab are encouraging enough to test in a large Phase 3 trial. If such a trial were positive, it could become a new standard of care for these patients.”

Onvansertib in combination with both chemo/bev regimens was well-tolerated. There were no major or unexpected toxicities observed and no additive adverse events. Grade 3 or higher adverse events were infrequent, with neutropenia being the most common treatment-emergent adverse event across both the onvansertib combination and standard of care arms.

Conference Call and Webcast
Cardiff Oncology will host a conference call and live webcast today, January 27, 2026 at 8:30 a.m. ET / 5:30 a.m. PT. Individuals interested in listening may do so by using the link in the “Events” section of the Company’s website. A replay will be available in the investor relations section on the Company’s website following the completion of the call.

CRDF-004 Trial Design
The CRDF-004 Phase 2 trial was designed to evaluate two doses of onvansertib to identify the lowest maximally effective dose and to assess the safety, efficacy, and pharmacokinetics of onvansertib in combination with FOLFIRI/bevacizumab or FOLFOX/bevacizumab in first-line patients with KRAS- or NRAS-mutated metastatic colorectal cancer (mCRC). The trial’s endpoints include objective response rate (ORR), progression-free survival (PFS), duration of response, and safety.

For additional information about the trial, please visit www.clinicaltrials.gov (Trial ID: NCT06106308).

About Onvansertib
Onvansertib is a highly specific, oral PLK1 inhibitor currently in mid-stage clinical development for RAS-mutated metastatic colorectal cancer. It is also being evaluated in multiple other cancers through investigator-initiated studies, including metastatic pancreatic ductal adenocarcinoma (mPDAC), small cell lung cancer (SCLC), triple-negative breast cancer (TNBC), and chronic myelomonocytic leukemia (CMML). Promising monotherapy clinical results from an ongoing CMML trial were recently presented at the American Society of Hematology annual meeting in December 2025. CMML represents a rare disease with significant unmet need.

About Cardiff Oncology, Inc.
Cardiff Oncology is a clinical-stage biotechnology company advancing innovative cancer treatments focused on PLK1 inhibition, a validated oncology target with practice-changing potential. Our lead asset, onvansertib, is a highly specific, oral PLK1 inhibitor currently being evaluated in a Phase 2 trial for first-line treatment of RAS-mutated metastatic colorectal cancer (mCRC), addressing a large, underserved patient population with high unmet need. Onvansertib is also under investigation in other PLK1-driven cancers through ongoing investigator-initiated trials and has shown robust single agent clinical activity in hard-to-treat tumors. By targeting tumor vulnerabilities, we aim to overcome treatment resistance and deliver improved clinical outcomes for patients.

For more information, please visit https://www.cardiffoncology.com.

Forward-Looking Statements
Certain statements in this press release are forward-looking within the meaning of the Private Securities Litigation Reform Act of 1995. These statements may be identified using words such as “anticipate,” “believe,” “forecast,” “estimated” and “intend” or other similar terms or expressions that concern Cardiff Oncology’s expectations, strategy, plans or intentions. These forward-looking statements are based on Cardiff Oncology’s current expectations and actual results could differ materially. There are several factors that could cause actual events to differ materially from those indicated by such forward-looking statements. These factors include, but are not limited to, clinical trials involve a lengthy and expensive process with an uncertain outcome, and results of earlier studies and trials may not be predictive of future trial results; our clinical trials may be suspended or discontinued due to unexpected side effects or other safety risks that could preclude approval of our product candidate; results of preclinical studies or clinical trials for our product candidate could be unfavorable or delayed; our need for additional financing; risks related to business interruptions, including the outbreak of COVID-19 coronavirus and cyber-attacks on our information technology infrastructure, which could seriously harm our financial condition and increase our costs and expenses; uncertainties of government or third party payer reimbursement; dependence on key personnel; limited experience in marketing and sales; substantial competition; uncertainties of patent protection and litigation; dependence upon third parties; and risks related to failure to obtain FDA clearances or approvals and noncompliance with FDA regulations. There are no guarantees that our product candidate will be utilized or prove to be commercially successful. Additionally, there are no guarantees that future clinical trials will be completed or successful or that our product candidate will receive regulatory approval for any indication or prove to be commercially successful. Investors should read the risk factors set forth in Cardiff Oncology’s Form 10-K for the year ended December 31, 2024, and other periodic reports filed with the Securities and Exchange Commission. While the list of factors presented here is considered representative, no such list should be considered to be a complete statement of all potential risks and uncertainties. Unlisted factors may present significant additional obstacles to the realization of forward-looking statements. Forward-looking statements included herein are made as of the date hereof, and Cardiff Oncology does not undertake any obligation to update publicly such statements to reflect subsequent events or circumstances.

Investor Contact:
Candice Masse
Astr Partners
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Media Contact:
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Lyra Strategic Advisory
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Release – Cardiff Oncology Announces Executive Leadership Changes as it Transitions to Late-Stage Clinical Development

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January 27, 2026

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SAN DIEGO, Jan. 27, 2026 (GLOBE NEWSWIRE) — Cardiff Oncology, Inc. (Nasdaq: CRDF), a clinical-stage biotechnology company leveraging PLK1 inhibition to develop novel therapies across a range of cancers, today announced a leadership transition designed to support the Company’s next phase of growth and advancement toward late-stage development and key clinical and corporate milestones.

Mani Mohindru, PhD, a member of Cardiff Oncology’s Board of Directors since 2021 and a seasoned biotech executive, has been appointed interim Chief Executive Officer, effective immediately. Mark Erlander, PhD, Chief Executive Officer, and James Levine, Chief Financial Officer, have stepped down from their respective roles.

As part of this transition, Ms. Brigitte Lindsay has been promoted to the role of Chief Accounting Officer, ensuring continuity within the finance function. She has been with the Company for more than 14 years and was most recently the Senior Vice President of Finance. The Company has initiated a search for a permanent Chief Executive Officer and Chief Financial Officer.

Cardiff Oncology’s lead product candidate, onvansertib, a highly specific, oral PLK1 inhibitor, is currently in mid-stage clinical development for RAS-mutated metastatic colorectal cancer (mCRC) and is also being evaluated as a single agent and in combinations across multiple additional cancers in investigator-initiated studies, including metastatic pancreatic ductal adenocarcinoma, small cell lung cancer, triple-negative breast cancer, and chronic myelomonocytic leukemia. The leadership transition reflects the Company’s focus on execution and clinical advancement as its programs mature.

“As Cardiff Oncology prepares for the next stage of clinical and corporate development, the Board concluded that this was the right moment to align executive and financial leadership with the Company’s evolving needs,” said Rodney S. Markin, MD, PhD, Chairman of the Board. “We want to express our sincere gratitude to Mark and Jamie for their significant contributions in guiding Cardiff to where it stands today—especially in the progress of our lead product candidate in first-line RAS-mutated mCRC, an area of high unmet need where there have not been any significant advancements in many years. Looking forward, we are confident in Dr. Mohindru’s ability to lead the Company at this key moment in onvansertib’s clinical development, as she brings a rare combination of deep scientific training, operational leadership, and capital markets expertise.”

“Cardiff Oncology has built a strong scientific and clinical foundation around PLK1 inhibition, with onvansertib demonstrating encouraging activity in a challenging to treat patient population,” said Mani Mohindru, PhD, interim Chief Executive Officer. “Given onvansertib’s activity in RAS-mutated mCRC as well as encouraging single agent data, there is potential to extend its benefit to other solid tumors and hematologic malignancies. I look forward to working closely with the Board and the team to sharpen our strategic priorities, advance our clinical programs, and thoughtfully position the Company for late-stage development while maintaining a disciplined approach to capital and execution.”

Dr. Mohindru is an experienced biotechnology executive with leadership experience spanning drug development, corporate strategy, and capital markets. She is the founder of Roshon Therapeutics, a private biotechnology company focused on developing novel therapies for cancer and inflammatory diseases, and currently serves on the Board of Directors of CytomX Therapeutics, Inc. (Nasdaq: CTMX). Previously, Dr. Mohindru served as Chief Executive Officer and Board Director of Novasenta and CereXis, and held senior leadership roles at public biotechnology companies including Cara Therapeutics, Inc. and Curis, Inc.

Earlier in her career, Dr. Mohindru was an equity research analyst covering the biotechnology sector at UBS, Credit Suisse, and ThinkEquity. She currently serves on the Executive Advisory Board of the CLP Institute at Northwestern University and the Scientific Investment Advisory Committee of the Gates Institute at the University of Colorado. Dr. Mohindru holds a PhD in Neurosciences from Northwestern University, as well as a BS in Human Biology and a Master’s degree in Biotechnology from the All India Institute of Medical Sciences in New Delhi, India.

About Cardiff Oncology, Inc.
Cardiff Oncology is a clinical-stage biotechnology company advancing innovative cancer treatments focused on PLK1 inhibition, a validated oncology target with practice-changing potential. Our lead asset, onvansertib, is a highly specific, oral PLK1 inhibitor currently being evaluated in a Phase 2 trial for first-line treatment of RAS-mutated metastatic colorectal cancer (mCRC), addressing a large, underserved patient population with high unmet need. Onvansertib is also under investigation in other PLK1-driven cancers through ongoing investigator-initiated trials and has shown robust single agent clinical activity in hard-to-treat tumors. By targeting tumor vulnerabilities, we aim to overcome treatment resistance and deliver improved clinical outcomes for patients.

For more information, please visit https://www.cardiffoncology.com.

Forward-Looking Statements

Certain statements in this press release are forward-looking within the meaning of the Private Securities Litigation Reform Act of 1995. These statements may be identified using words such as “anticipate,” “believe,” “forecast,” “estimated” and “intend” or other similar terms or expressions that concern Cardiff Oncology’s expectations, strategy, plans or intentions. These forward-looking statements are based on Cardiff Oncology’s current expectations and actual results could differ materially. There are several factors that could cause actual events to differ materially from those indicated by such forward-looking statements. These factors include, but are not limited to, our ability to conduct a successful search for and hire a permanent CEO and CFO, clinical trials involve a lengthy and expensive process with an uncertain outcome, and results of earlier studies and trials may not be predictive of future trial results; our clinical trials may be suspended or discontinued due to unexpected side effects or other safety risks that could preclude approval of our product candidate; results of preclinical studies or clinical trials for our product candidate could be unfavorable or delayed; our need for additional financing; risks related to business interruptions, including the outbreak of COVID-19 coronavirus and cyber-attacks on our information technology infrastructure, which could seriously harm our financial condition and increase our costs and expenses; uncertainties of government or third party payer reimbursement; dependence on key personnel; limited experience in marketing and sales; substantial competition; uncertainties of patent protection and litigation; dependence upon third parties; and risks related to failure to obtain FDA clearances or approvals and noncompliance with FDA regulations. There are no guarantees that our product candidate will be utilized or prove to be commercially successful. Additionally, there are no guarantees that future clinical trials will be completed or successful or that our product candidate will receive regulatory approval for any indication or prove to be commercially successful. Investors should read the risk factors set forth in Cardiff Oncology’s Form 10-K for the year ended December 31, 2024, and other periodic reports filed with the Securities and Exchange Commission. While the list of factors presented here is considered representative, no such list should be considered to be a complete statement of all potential risks and uncertainties. Unlisted factors may present significant additional obstacles to the realization of forward-looking statements. Forward-looking statements included herein are made as of the date hereof, and Cardiff Oncology does not undertake any obligation to update publicly such statements to reflect subsequent events or circumstances.

Investor Contact:
Candice Masse
Astr Partners
[email protected]

Media Contact:
Amy Bonanno
Lyra Strategic Advisory
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Release – Greenwich LifeSciences Provides Update on FLAMINGO-01 Cash Burn Rate and Financing Strategy

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STAFFORD, Texas, Jan. 27, 2026 (GLOBE NEWSWIRE) — Greenwich LifeSciences, Inc. (Nasdaq: GLSI) (the “Company”), a clinical-stage biopharmaceutical company focused on its Phase III clinical trial, FLAMINGO-01, which is evaluating Fast Track designated GLSI-100, an immunotherapy to prevent breast cancer recurrences, today provided additional updates on its cash burn rate and financing strategy.

The Company’s ATM financing vehicle allows the Company to sell its common stock directly into the trading market at market price. The amount raised through our ATM for 2025 exceeded the Company’s 2025 cash burn rate of approximately $9.5 million, leading to a year end cash balance of approximately $6 million as of December 31, 2025. Furthermore, the Company more than doubled its cash balance as of the close of business on January 23, 2026, to approximately $12.5 million, having raised approximately $7 million in the first three weeks of January 2026 through the ATM. The above preliminary financial figures are unaudited and are subject to change following completion of the Company’s financial audit for 2025.

CEO Snehal Patel commented, “Our financing strategy in January 2026 has been quite impressive so far without daily or constant use of the ATM. The current cash balance of $12.5 million could exceed the Company’s cash needs for all of 2026, given the $9.5 million annual burn rate in 2025 and the modest increase in cash needs over the $7 million annual burn rates in 2024 and 2023. We believe the Company’s lean structure and ongoing cost saving initiatives have been instrumental in this strategy, including the increasing number of patients entering the less expensive booster phase of Flamingo-01, due to less frequent site visits and vaccinations, and fewer more expensive site start-up costs.”

Mr. Patel further added, “While our cash burn rates in 2026 and 2027 are projected to increase, the expected ongoing use of the ATM to sustain or grow the current cash balance may reduce the likelihood of the Company doing a large near term financing in 2026 or 2027, though there can be no assurance of this. Since the follow-on offering in 2020, we primarily utilized the ATM with initially Jefferies and more recently H.C. Wainwright to fund the Company. Continued use of the ATM may provide a bridge to non-dilutive funding, such as strategic/licensing partnerships or debt/royalty financing vehicles, that would further fund FLAMINGO-01 and potential commercial launch activities.”

About FLAMINGO-01 Open Label Phase III Data

More than 1,000 patients have been screened with a current screen rate of approximately 600 patients per year. The 250 patient non-HLA-A*02 arm is now fully enrolled, where all patients received GLSI-100, which is 5 times more treated patients and recurrence rate data than the approximately 50 patients treated in the Phase IIb trial. The Primary Immunization Series (PIS), which includes the first 6 GLSI-100 injections over the first 6 months and is required to reach peak protection, is followed by 5 booster injections given every 6 months to prolong the immune response, thereby providing longer-term protection.

  • In the non-HLA-A*02 arm, a preliminary analysis of recurrence rates after the PIS is completed shows an approximately 80% reduction in recurrence rate.
  • This observation is trending similarly to the Phase IIb trial results and hazard ratio where HLA-A*02 patients were treated and where breast cancer recurrences were reduced up to 80% compared to a 20-50% reduction in recurrence rate by other approved products.
  • The immune response at baseline prior to any GLSI-100 treatment, the increasing immune response during the PIS, and the safety profile of non-HLA-A*02 patients is trending similarly to the HLA-A*02 arms of FLAMINGO-01 and to the Phase IIb study.

Analysis of the open label data from FLAMINGO-01 has been conducted in a manner that maintains the study blind. The open label recurrence rate, immune response, and safety data is based on the patients enrolled to date in FLAMINGO-01 and the data provided by the clinical sites so far, which is not completed or fully reviewed, and is thus preliminary. While comparing any preliminary FLAMINGO-01 data to the Phase IIb clinical trial data may be possible, these preliminary results are not a prediction of future results, and the results at the end of the study may differ.

About GLSI-100 Phase IIb Study

In the prospective, randomized, single-blinded, placebo-controlled, multi-center (16 sites led by MD Anderson Cancer Center) Phase IIb clinical trial of HLA-A*02 breast cancer patients, 46 HER2/neu 3+ over-expressor patients were treated with GLSI-100, and 50 placebo patients were treated with GM-CSF alone. After 5 years of follow-up, there was an 80% or greater reduction in cancer recurrences in the HER2/neu 3+ patients who were treated with GLSI-100, followed, and remained disease free over the first 6 months, which we believe is the time required to reach peak immunity and thus maximum efficacy and protection. The Phase IIb results can be summarized as follows:

  • 80% or greater reduction in metastatic breast cancer recurrence rate over 5 years of follow-up with a peak immune response at 6 months and well-tolerated safety profile.
  • The PIS elicited a potent immune response as measured by local skin tests and immunological assays.

About FLAMINGO-01 and GLSI-100

FLAMINGO-01 (NCT05232916) is a Phase III clinical trial designed to evaluate the safety and efficacy of Fast Track designated GLSI-100 (GP2 + GM-CSF) in HER2 positive breast cancer patients who had residual disease or high-risk pathologic complete response at surgery and who have completed both neoadjuvant and postoperative adjuvant trastuzumab based treatment. The trial is led by Baylor College of Medicine and currently includes US and European clinical sites from university-based hospitals and academic and cooperative networks with plans to open up to 150 sites globally. In the double-blinded arms of the Phase III trial, approximately 500 HLA-A*02 patients are planned to be randomized to GLSI-100 or placebo, and up to 250 patients of other HLA types are planned to be treated with GLSI-100 in a third arm. The trial has been designed to detect a hazard ratio of 0.3 in invasive breast cancer-free survival, where 28 events will be required. An interim analysis for superiority and futility will be conducted when at least half of those events, 14, have occurred. This sample size provides 80% power if the annual rate of events in placebo-treated subjects is 2.4% or greater.

For more information on FLAMINGO-01, please visit the Company’s website here and clinicaltrials.gov here. Contact information and an interactive map of the majority of participating clinical sites can be viewed under the “Contacts and Locations” section. Please note that the interactive map is not viewable on mobile screens. Related questions and participation interest can be emailed to: [email protected]

About Breast Cancer and HER2/neu Positivity

One in eight U.S. women will develop invasive breast cancer over her lifetime, with approximately 300,000 new breast cancer patients and 4 million breast cancer survivors. HER2 (human epidermal growth factor receptor 2) protein is a cell surface receptor protein that is expressed in a variety of common cancers, including in 75% of breast cancers at low (1+), intermediate (2+), and high (3+ or over-expressor) levels.

About Greenwich LifeSciences, Inc.

Greenwich LifeSciences is a clinical-stage biopharmaceutical company focused on the development of GP2, an immunotherapy to prevent breast cancer recurrences in patients who have previously undergone surgery. GP2 is a 9 amino acid transmembrane peptide of the HER2 protein, a cell surface receptor protein that is expressed in a variety of common cancers, including expression in 75% of breast cancers at low (1+), intermediate (2+), and high (3+ or over-expressor) levels. Greenwich LifeSciences has commenced a Phase III clinical trial, FLAMINGO-01. For more information on Greenwich LifeSciences, please visit the Company’s website at www.greenwichlifesciences.com and follow the Company’s Twitter at https://twitter.com/GreenwichLS.

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Release – Eledon Pharmaceuticals Presents Long-Term Phase 1b Data for Tegoprubart in Kidney Transplant Patients at the American Society of Transplant Surgeons Winter Symposium

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January 23, 2026

Data from eight participants continue to support safety and tolerability profile of tegoprubart

Mean eGFR increased over the measurement period, from 67.0 mL/min/1.73 m² at 12 months to 74.2 mL/min/1.73 m² at 24 months

IRVINE, Calif., Jan. 23, 2026 (GLOBE NEWSWIRE) — Eledon Pharmaceuticals, Inc. (“Eledon”) (Nasdaq: ELDN) today announced that it will present 24-month follow-up data from eight patients enrolled in the Phase 1b trial long-term extension evaluating tegoprubart in kidney transplantation at the American Society of Transplant Surgeons Winter Symposium, taking place January 23–25, 2026, in Scottsdale, Arizona.

There were no episodes of biopsy-proven acute rejection, graft loss, death, new-onset diabetes mellitus, or de novo donor-specific antibody formation during the study period. Mean estimated glomerular filtration rate (eGFR) increased over the measurement period, from 67.0 mL/min/1.73 m² at 12 months to 74.2 mL/min/1.73 m² at 24 months.

Details on the poster presentation are below:

Title: Long-Term Outcomes of a Phase 1, Single Arm Cohort of De Novo Kidney Transplant Recipients Treated with Tegoprubart, an Anti-CD40L Antibody, as the Core Immunosuppression Regimen
Poster: #62
Session Title: Poster Session B
Date: Friday, January 23, 2026, from 5:45 – 7:15 p.m. PT

Following the presentation, a copy of the poster will be available in the Investors section of the Company’s website at https://ir.eledon.com/news-and-events/publications-and-presentations.

About Eledon Pharmaceuticals and tegoprubart

Eledon Pharmaceuticals, Inc. is a clinical stage biotechnology company that is developing immune-modulating therapies for the management and treatment of life-threatening conditions. The Company’s lead investigational product is tegoprubart, an anti-CD40L antibody with high affinity for the CD40 Ligand, a well-validated biological target that has broad therapeutic potential. The central role of CD40L signaling in both adaptive and innate immune cell activation and function positions it as an attractive target for non-lymphocyte depleting, immunomodulatory therapeutic intervention. The Company is building upon a deep historical knowledge of anti-CD40 Ligand biology to conduct preclinical and clinical studies in kidney allograft transplantation, xenotransplantation, islet cell transplantation, and amyotrophic lateral sclerosis (ALS). Eledon is headquartered in Irvine, California. For more information, please visit the Company’s website at www.eledon.com.

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Gilmartin Group
(858) 525 2047
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Release – Ocugen, Inc. Announces Closing of $22.5 Million Underwritten Registered Direct Offering of Common Stock

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January 23, 2026

MALVERN, Pa., Jan. 23, 2026 (GLOBE NEWSWIRE) — Ocugen, Inc. (Nasdaq: OCGN), a pioneering biotechnology leader in gene therapies for blindness diseases, today announced the closing of its previously announced underwritten registered direct offering of 15,000,000 shares of its common stock at an offering price of $1.50 per share of common stock for net proceeds of $20.85 million, after deducting commissions and other estimated offering expenses payable by Ocugen. The financing was led by RTW Investments, with additional participation from new and existing investors.

Ocugen intends to use the net proceeds from the offering for general corporate purposes, capital expenditures, working capital, and general and administrative expenses and anticipates that the net proceeds will extend the company’s cash runway into the fourth quarter of 2026.

Oppenheimer & Co. acted as the sole book-running manager for the offering.

The offering was made pursuant to a shelf registration statement on Form S-3 (File No. 333-278774) previously filed with the Securities and Exchange Commission (the “SEC”) on April 18, 2024, which became effective on May 1, 2024. The offering was made only by means of a prospectus and prospectus supplement that form a part of the registration statement. A prospectus supplement relating to and describing the terms of the offering has been filed with the SEC. Copies of the prospectus supplement and the accompanying base prospectus relating to the offering, may be obtained by visiting the SEC’s website at www.sec.gov or by contacting Oppenheimer & Co. Inc. Attention: Syndicate Prospectus Department, 85 Broad Street, 26th Floor, New York, NY 10004, or by telephone at (212) 667-8055, or by email at [email protected].

This press release shall not constitute an offer to sell or the solicitation of an offer to buy, nor shall there be any sale of, these securities in any state or jurisdiction in which such offer, solicitation or sale would be unlawful prior to registration or qualification under the securities laws of such state or jurisdiction.

About Ocugen, Inc.

Ocugen, Inc. is a pioneering biotechnology leader in gene therapies for blindness diseases. Our breakthrough modifier gene therapy platform has the potential to address significant unmet medical need for large patient populations through our gene-agnostic approach. Unlike traditional gene therapies and gene editing, Ocugen’s modifier gene therapies address the entire disease—complex diseases that are potentially caused by imbalances in multiple gene networks. Currently we have programs in development for inherited retinal diseases and blindness diseases affecting millions across the globe, including retinitis pigmentosa, Stargardt disease, and geographic atrophy—late stage dry age-related macular degeneration.

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This press release contains forward-looking statements within the meaning of The Private Securities Litigation Reform Act of 1995, which are subject to risks and uncertainties. Such forward-looking statements within this press release include, without limitation, statements regarding Ocugen’s expectations regarding the anticipated use of proceeds. We may, in some cases, use terms such as “predicts,” “believes,” “potential,” “proposed,” “continue,” “estimates,” “anticipates,” “expects,” “plans,” “intends,” “may,” “could,” “might,” “will,” “should” or other words that convey uncertainty of future events or outcomes to identify these forward-looking statements. Such statements are subject to numerous important factors, risks and uncertainties that may cause actual events or results to differ materially from our current expectations, such as market and other conditions. Further, certain forward-looking statements are based on assumptions as to future events that may not prove to be accurate, including the Company’s expected cash runway and various other factors. These and other risks and uncertainties are more fully described in our periodic filings with the SEC, including the risk factors described in the section entitled “Risk Factors” in the quarterly and annual reports that we file with the SEC. Any forward-looking statements that we make in this press release speak only as of the date of this press release. Except as required by applicable law, we assume no obligation to update forward-looking statements contained in this press release whether as a result of new information, future events, changed circumstances or otherwise, after the date of this press release.

Ocugen Contact:

Tiffany Hamilton
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Release – Greenwich LifeSciences Announces FDA Approves Use of Commercially Manufactured GP2 in FLAMINGO-01

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STAFFORD, Texas, Jan. 22, 2026 (GLOBE NEWSWIRE) — Greenwich LifeSciences, Inc. (Nasdaq: GLSI) (the “Company”), a clinical-stage biopharmaceutical company focused on its Phase III clinical trial, FLAMINGO-01, which is evaluating GLSI-100, an immunotherapy to prevent breast cancer recurrences, today provided the following update on the use of commercially manufactured GP2 in FLAMINGO-01.

FDA Reviews and Approves Use of 1st GP2 Commercial Lot in FLAMINGO-01

The first three commercial lots of GP2 active ingredient were manufactured in 2023 in an approved commercial facility, which could be used to prepare approximately 200,000 doses of GP2. In 2024, the first of three commercial lots filling GP2 into vials for commercial sale or for clinical use was manufactured in a commercial facility. In addition, drug stability programs were initiated for all four lots. Data on these commercial lots was recently submitted to the FDA, and after review, the first commercial lot of GP2 vials is now approved for use in FLAMINGO-01 in the US.

CEO Snehal Patel commented, “With our manufacturing investments in 2023 and 2024, and now the FDA’s review and approval to use the first commercial lot of finished GP2 vials in FLAMINGO-01, we have taken major steps to further de-risk the filing of a BLA in the US. We plan to start using these new GP2 vials in the coming weeks at all 40 US sites. We have 3 years of stability data to support the GP2 vial expiration date which may translate to the commercial expiration date of GP2 vials.”

Preparation for Filing of BLA in the US under Fast Track Designation

In addition to the submission of the Phase III clinical data, submitting commercial manufacturing data for three lots will be critical to the filing of a Biological License Application (BLA) for GLSI-100 in the US and for regulatory filings in other countries. These GP2 vials can be stored in preparation for commercial launch or used in clinical trials. At least two more lots of finished GP2 product will be manufactured so that both clinical and manufacturing data are available for review by the biologics division of the FDA prior to potentially being granted a marketing license with up to 12 years of market exclusivity based on current law.

Mr. Patel further added, “We look forward to submitting the same manufacturing data to regulatory agencies in Europe, the United Kingdom, and Canada. The objective is to manufacture GP2 and to conduct FLAMINGO-01 at the 150 leading clinical sites in the US and Europe in a manner that provides for an efficient transition to product launch and commercial sales if GLSI-100 is approved.”

About FLAMINGO-01 Open Label Phase III Data

More than 1,000 patients have been screened with a current screen rate of approximately 600 patients per year. The 250 patient non-HLA-A*02 arm is now fully enrolled, where all patients received GLSI-100, which is 5 times more treated patients and recurrence rate data than the approximately 50 patients treated in the Phase IIb trial. The Primary Immunization Series (PIS), which includes the first 6 GLSI-100 injections over the first 6 months and is required to reach peak protection, is followed by 5 booster injections given every 6 months to prolong the immune response, thereby providing longer-term protection.

  • In the non-HLA-A*02 arm, a preliminary analysis of recurrence rates after the PIS is completed shows an approximately 80% reduction in recurrence rate.
  • This observation is trending similarly to the Phase IIb trial results and hazard ratio where HLA-A*02 patients were treated and where breast cancer recurrences were reduced up to 80% compared to a 20-50% reduction in recurrence rate by other approved products.
  • The immune response at baseline prior to any GLSI-100 treatment, the increasing immune response during the PIS, and the safety profile of non-HLA-A*02 patients is trending similarly to the HLA-A*02 arms of FLAMINGO-01 and to the Phase IIb study.

Analysis of the open label data from FLAMINGO-01 has been conducted in a manner that maintains the study blind. The open label recurrence rate, immune response, and safety data is based on the patients enrolled to date in FLAMINGO-01 and the data provided by the clinical sites so far, which is not completed or fully reviewed, and is thus preliminary. While comparing any preliminary FLAMINGO-01 data to the Phase IIb clinical trial data may be possible, these preliminary results are not a prediction of future results, and the results at the end of the study may differ.

About GLSI-100 Phase IIb Study

In the prospective, randomized, single-blinded, placebo-controlled, multi-center (16 sites led by MD Anderson Cancer Center) Phase IIb clinical trial of HLA-A*02 breast cancer patients, 46 HER2/neu 3+ over-expressor patients were treated with GLSI-100, and 50 placebo patients were treated with GM-CSF alone. After 5 years of follow-up, there was an 80% or greater reduction in cancer recurrences in the HER2/neu 3+ patients who were treated with GLSI-100, followed, and remained disease free over the first 6 months, which we believe is the time required to reach peak immunity and thus maximum efficacy and protection. The Phase IIb results can be summarized as follows:

  • 80% or greater reduction in metastatic breast cancer recurrence rate over 5 years of follow-up with a peak immune response at 6 months and well-tolerated safety profile.
  • The PIS elicited a potent immune response as measured by local skin tests and immunological assays.

About FLAMINGO-01 and GLSI-100

FLAMINGO-01 (NCT05232916) is a Phase III clinical trial designed to evaluate the safety and efficacy of Fast Track designated GLSI-100 (GP2 + GM-CSF) in HER2 positive breast cancer patients who had residual disease or high-risk pathologic complete response at surgery and who have completed both neoadjuvant and postoperative adjuvant trastuzumab based treatment. The trial is led by Baylor College of Medicine and currently includes US and European clinical sites from university-based hospitals and academic and cooperative networks with plans to open up to 150 sites globally. In the double-blinded arms of the Phase III trial, approximately 500 HLA-A*02 patients are planned to be randomized to GLSI-100 or placebo, and up to 250 patients of other HLA types are planned to be treated with GLSI-100 in a third arm. The trial has been designed to detect a hazard ratio of 0.3 in invasive breast cancer-free survival, where 28 events will be required. An interim analysis for superiority and futility will be conducted when at least half of those events, 14, have occurred. This sample size provides 80% power if the annual rate of events in placebo-treated subjects is 2.4% or greater.

For more information on FLAMINGO-01, please visit the Company’s website here and clinicaltrials.gov here. Contact information and an interactive map of the majority of participating clinical sites can be viewed under the “Contacts and Locations” section. Please note that the interactive map is not viewable on mobile screens. Related questions and participation interest can be emailed to: [email protected]

About Breast Cancer and HER2/neu Positivity

One in eight U.S. women will develop invasive breast cancer over her lifetime, with approximately 300,000 new breast cancer patients and 4 million breast cancer survivors. HER2 (human epidermal growth factor receptor 2) protein is a cell surface receptor protein that is expressed in a variety of common cancers, including in 75% of breast cancers at low (1+), intermediate (2+), and high (3+ or over-expressor) levels.

About Greenwich LifeSciences, Inc.

Greenwich LifeSciences is a clinical-stage biopharmaceutical company focused on the development of GP2, an immunotherapy to prevent breast cancer recurrences in patients who have previously undergone surgery. GP2 is a 9 amino acid transmembrane peptide of the HER2 protein, a cell surface receptor protein that is expressed in a variety of common cancers, including expression in 75% of breast cancers at low (1+), intermediate (2+), and high (3+ or over-expressor) levels. Greenwich LifeSciences has commenced a Phase III clinical trial, FLAMINGO-01. For more information on Greenwich LifeSciences, please visit the Company’s website at www.greenwichlifesciences.com and follow the Company’s Twitter at https://twitter.com/GreenwichLS.

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Investor Relations
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Release – Ocugen, Inc. Announces Pricing of $22.5 Million Offering of Common Stock

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January 21, 2026

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MALVERN, Pa., Jan. 21, 2026 (GLOBE NEWSWIRE) — Ocugen, Inc. (Nasdaq: OCGN), a pioneering biotechnology leader in gene therapies for blindness diseases, today announced the pricing of its underwritten offering of 15,000,000 shares of its common stock at an offering price of $1.50 per share of common stock for gross proceeds of $22.5 million, before deducting commissions and other estimated offering expenses payable by Ocugen. The offering is expected to close on or about January 22, 2026, subject to the satisfaction of customary closing conditions. All of the securities to be sold in the offering are being offered by Ocugen. The financing is being led by RTW Investments, with additional participation from new and existing investors.

Ocugen intends to use the net proceeds from the offering for general corporate purposes, capital expenditures, working capital, and general and administrative expenses.

Oppenheimer & Co. is acting as the sole book-running manager for the offering.

The offering is being made by Ocugen pursuant to a shelf registration statement on Form S-3 (File No. 333-278774) previously filed with the Securities and Exchange Commission (the “SEC”) on April 18, 2024, which became effective on May 1, 2024. The securities may be offered only by means of a prospectus and prospectus supplement that form a part of the registration statement. A prospectus supplement relating to and describing the terms of the offering will be filed with the SEC and will be available on the SEC’s website. When available, copies of the prospectus supplement and the accompanying base prospectus relating to the offering, may be obtained by visiting the SEC’s website at www.sec.gov or by contacting Oppenheimer & Co. Inc. Attention: Syndicate Prospectus Department, 85 Broad Street, 26th Floor, New York, NY 10004, or by telephone at (212) 667-8055, or by email at [email protected].

This press release shall not constitute an offer to sell or the solicitation of an offer to buy, nor shall there be any sale of, these securities in any state or jurisdiction in which such offer, solicitation or sale would be unlawful prior to registration or qualification under the securities laws of such state or jurisdiction.

About Ocugen, Inc.

Ocugen, Inc. is a pioneering biotechnology leader in gene therapies for blindness diseases. Our breakthrough modifier gene therapy platform has the potential to address significant unmet medical need for large patient populations through our gene-agnostic approach. Unlike traditional gene therapies and gene editing, Ocugen’s modifier gene therapies address the entire disease—complex diseases that are potentially caused by imbalances in multiple gene networks. Currently we have programs in development for inherited retinal diseases and blindness diseases affecting millions across the globe, including retinitis pigmentosa, Stargardt disease, and geographic atrophy—late stage dry age-related macular degeneration.

Cautionary Statement Regarding Forward Looking Statements

This press release contains forward-looking statements within the meaning of The Private Securities Litigation Reform Act of 1995, which are subject to risks and uncertainties. Such forward-looking statements within this press release include, without limitation, statements regarding Ocugen’s expectations regarding the timing of the completion of the offering and the anticipated use of proceeds. We may, in some cases, use terms such as “predicts,” “believes,” “potential,” “proposed,” “continue,” “estimates,” “anticipates,” “expects,” “plans,” “intends,” “may,” “could,” “might,” “will,” “should” or other words that convey uncertainty of future events or outcomes to identify these forward-looking statements. Such statements are subject to numerous important factors, risks and uncertainties that may cause actual events or results to differ materially from our current expectations, such as market and other conditions. These and other risks and uncertainties are more fully described in our periodic filings with the SEC, including the risk factors described in the section entitled “Risk Factors” in the quarterly and annual reports that we file with the SEC. Any forward-looking statements that we make in this press release speak only as of the date of this press release. Except as required by applicable law, we assume no obligation to update forward-looking statements contained in this press release whether as a result of new information, future events, changed circumstances or otherwise, after the date of this press release.

Ocugen Contact:

Tiffany Hamilton
AVP, Head of Communications
[email protected]

Release – NeuroSense Granted U.S. Patent for Treatment of Alzheimer’s Disease

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  • Patent protection extended through 2043
  • Alzheimer’s proof-of-concept study completed
  • Clinical and Biomarker Outcomes Expected in Q1 2026

CAMBRIDGE, Mass., Jan. 21, 2026 /PRNewswire/ — NeuroSense Therapeutics Ltd. (NASDAQ: NRSN) (“NeuroSense”), a late-clinical stage biotechnology company developing novel treatments for severe neurodegenerative diseases, today announced that the United States Patent and Trademark Office has granted U.S. Patent No. 12,527,768, entitled “Compositions Comprising an Anti-Inflammatory Drug and a Dicer Activator for use in the Treatment of Neuronal Diseases.”

The granted patent provides protection for the use of PrimeC combination in Alzheimer’s disease, strengthening NeuroSense’s intellectual property estate and supporting the program’s long-term development and potential commercialization, with protection extending through 2043.

“This patent meaningfully expands and reinforces our intellectual property position around the PrimeC combination,” said Alon Ben-Noon, Co-Founder and Chief Executive Officer of NeuroSense. “It reflects both the breadth of the underlying biology and our strategy to build durable protection as we advance PrimeC combination clinically in Alzheimer’s disease and other neurodegenerative conditions.”

NeuroSense recently concluded its proof-of-concept Alzheimer’s disease study (RoAD), with top-line results demonstrating a favorable safety and tolerability profile. Clinical and biomarker outcomes from the study are expected in the first quarter of 2026.

About Alzheimer’s Disease
Alzheimer’s disease (AD) is a progressive neurodegenerative disorder and the leading cause of dementia worldwide, affecting more than 30 million people globally. AD is characterized by memory loss, cognitive decline, and behavioral changes, and currently has no cure. Existing therapies provide only limited symptomatic relief, leaving a significant unmet need for disease-modifying treatments that can slow or halt progression. Given the complexity of AD, approaches that target multiple disease mechanisms simultaneously, such as PrimeC, hold potential to deliver meaningful therapeutic advances for patients and their families.

About PrimeC
PrimeC, NeuroSense’s lead drug candidate, is a novel extended-release oral formulation composed of a unique fixed-dose combination of two FDA-approved drugs: ciprofloxacin and celecoxib. PrimeC is designed to synergistically target several key mechanisms of ALS and AD, that contribute to neuron degeneration, inflammation, iron accumulation and impaired ribonucleic acid (“RNA”) regulation to potentially inhibit the progression of ALS and AD.

About NeuroSense
NeuroSense Therapeutics, Ltd. is a clinical-stage biotechnology company focused on discovering and developing treatments for patients suffering from debilitating neurodegenerative diseases. NeuroSense believes that these diseases, which include amyotrophic lateral sclerosis (ALS), Alzheimer’s disease and Parkinson’s disease, among others, represent one of the most significant unmet medical needs of our time, with limited effective therapeutic options available for patients to date. Due to the complexity of neurodegenerative diseases and based on strong scientific research on a large panel of related biomarkers, NeuroSense’s strategy is to develop combined therapies targeting multiple pathways associated with these diseases.

For additional information, we invite you to visit our website and follow us on LinkedIn, YouTube and X. Information that may be important to investors may be routinely posted on our website and these social media channels.

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Release – GeoVax Highlights 2026 as a Pivotal Year for Progress

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Management Highlights 2026 as a Portfolio-Wide Inflection Year Driven by Regulatory De-Risking, Clinical Readouts, and Scalable Manufacturing

ATLANTA, GA – January 20, 2026 – GeoVax Labs, Inc. (Nasdaq: GOVX), a clinical-stage biotechnology company developing vaccines and immunotherapies for infectious diseases and cancer, today provided a post-conference update following the J.P. Morgan Healthcare Conference Week in San Francisco, where, during investor, banker and partner engagements, the Company outlined 2026 as a pivotal inflection year driven by multiple late-stage clinical, regulatory, and manufacturing milestones across its diversified portfolio.

“GeoVax enters 2026 with increasing clarity on execution, prioritization, and value creation,” said David Dodd, Chairman & CEO of GeoVax. “With GEO-MVA representing an expedited path to potential commercialization, alongside multiple clinical data readouts relative to GEO-CM04S1, our multi-antigen COVID-19 vaccine and, the anticipated initiation of the Phase 2 Gedeptin® trial, we believe that this year will provide a meaningful convergence of regulatory, clinical, and manufacturing catalysts for the Company.”

Dodd added, “We were particularly encouraged by the level of interest and the quality of discussions we had during JP Morgan/Biotech Showcase with investors, potential strategic partners, and global health stakeholders. The feedback we received around GeoVax’s progress, our differentiated platforms, and our regulatory momentum, especially for GEO-MVA, reinforces our confidence that 2026 has the potential to be a pivotal breakout year for the Company.”

GEO-MVA (Mpox & Smallpox): Expedited Path to Commercialization in a Currently Constrained Market

GEO-MVA is GeoVax’s most advanced program and represents the Company’s near-term opportunity for potential commercialization. The global Mpox and smallpox vaccine market remains constrained by reliance on a single foreign manufacturer whose production capacity has proven insufficient to meet sustained worldwide demand, particularly during periods of expanding or recurring outbreaks. This structural supply imbalance underscores both the commercial opportunity and the public health imperative for an additional, scalable MVA vaccine source.

Following receipt of supportive Scientific Advice from the European Medicines Agency (EMA), GeoVax has regulatory alignment on a single, pivotal Phase 3 immunobridging study versus the approved MVA vaccine. This guidance supports an expedited development pathway and meaningfully de-risks the regulatory route toward potential approval and revenue generation.

Key 2026 milestones for GEO-MVA include:

  • Initiation of the pivotal Phase 3 immunobridging trial, expected in the second half of 2026
  • Continued engagement with European and global health authorities seeking to diversify Mpox and smallpox vaccine supply in light of ongoing global demand pressures
  • Advancement toward a U.S.-sourced vaccine supply model addressing both civilian public health needs and biodefense preparedness

With GEO-MVA clinical material manufactured and fill-finish completed, the program is positioned to transition from development into Phase 3 execution in 2026, reinforcing its role as GeoVax’s lead value driver and shortest path to potential commercialization.

Gedeptin® (Oncology): Advancing Toward Combination-Driven Value Inflection

In oncology, GeoVax continues to advance Gedeptin®, its gene-directed enzyme prodrug therapy, following encouraging safety and tumor-response signals from prior clinical studies.

Key 2026 inflection points include:

  • Publication of results from the recently completed Gedeptin trial
  • Initiation of a Phase 2 study evaluating Gedeptin in combination with an immune checkpoint inhibitor as a potential first-line therapy for head and neck cancer by year-end
  • Updates on preclinical evaluations of Gedeptin in combination with immune checkpoint inhibitors, informing potential expansion into additional solid tumor indications.

GeoVax continues to pursue a partnership-oriented development strategy for Gedeptin, designed to advance the program efficiently while preserving long-term upside.

GEO-CM04S1 (COVID-19): Multiple Clinical Data Readouts

GeoVax’s next-generation COVID-19 vaccine, GEO-CM04S1, continues to advance as a differentiated, multi-antigen (Spike + Nucleocapsid) candidate designed to address unmet needs in immunocompromised and high-risk populations inadequately served by current single-antigen vaccines.

During 2026, the Company expects:

  • Clinical data readouts from ongoing Phase 2 trials
  • Continued evaluation of GEO-CM04S1 as both a primary and booster vaccine in immunocompromised populations
  • Additional translational insights supporting future regulatory and partnering discussions

AGE1 Continuous Cell-Line Manufacturing: Advancing MVA Scalability and Supply

The AGE1 continuous avian cell-line manufacturing process has the potential to significantly improve how MVA-based vaccines are produced by addressing historical scalability and supply constraints. By enabling continuous, cell-line–based production, AGE1 provides a more reliable and scalable alternative to traditional chicken embryo fibroblast–dependent methods.

AGE1 is directly integrated into the GEO-MVA program, strengthening GeoVax’s ability to support sustained commercial supply, rapid scale-up, and domestic manufacturing – capabilities increasingly critical as global demand for Mpox and smallpox vaccines exceeds available supply.

Manufacturing progress anticipated during 2026 includes:

  • Continued optimization of the AGE1 process to support commercial-scale GEO-MVA production
  • Advancement of AGE1 as a scalable, U.S.-based manufacturing solution aligned with pandemic preparedness and supply-chain resilience priorities

Positioned for Execution

Collectively, these milestones reflect GeoVax’s transition into a catalyst-rich period where multiple programs are advancing in parallel toward late-stage development, regulatory decision points, and potential commercialization pathways.

“As we emphasized during JP Morgan/Biotech Showcase Week, GeoVax has moved beyond platform validation,” Dodd added. “We are now executing against clearly defined milestones, with GEO-MVA leading the portfolio and multiple additional programs advancing toward value-inflection events in 2026 and beyond.”

Dodd concluded, “As we move through 2026, GeoVax is entering a phase where years of platform development, regulatory engagement, and manufacturing investment begin to translate into tangible outcomes. With GEO-MVA advancing along a clearly defined path toward commercialization, multiple clinical data readouts expected across our COVID-19 and oncology programs, and a scalable manufacturing foundation in place, we believe GeoVax is well positioned for a pivotal year of execution and value creation.”

About GeoVax

GeoVax Labs, Inc. is a clinical-stage biotechnology company developing novel vaccines against infectious diseases and therapies for solid tumor cancers. The Company’s lead clinical program is GEO-CM04S1, a next-generation COVID-19 vaccine currently in three Phase 2 clinical trials, being evaluated as (1) a primary vaccine for immunocompromised patients such as those suffering from hematologic cancers and other patient populations for whom the current authorized COVID-19 vaccines are insufficient, (2) a booster vaccine in patients with chronic lymphocytic leukemia (CLL) and (3) a more robust, durable COVID-19 booster among healthy patients who previously received the mRNA vaccines. In oncology the lead clinical program is evaluating a novel oncolytic solid tumor gene-directed therapy, Gedeptin®, having recently completed a multicenter Phase 1/2 clinical trial for advanced head and neck cancers. GeoVax is also developing a vaccine targeting Mpox and smallpox and, based on recent EMA regulatory guidance, anticipates progressing directly to a Phase 3 clinical evaluation, omitting Phase 1 and Phase 2 trials. GeoVax has a strong IP portfolio in support of its technologies and product candidates, holding worldwide rights for its technologies and products. For more information about the current status of our clinical trials and other updates, visit our website: www.geovax.com.

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This release contains forward-looking statements regarding GeoVax’s business plans. The words “believe,” “look forward to,” “may,” “estimate,” “continue,” “anticipate,” “intend,” “should,” “plan,” “could,” “target,” “potential,” “is likely,” “will,” “expect” and similar expressions, as they relate to us, are intended to identify forward-looking statements. We have based these forward-looking statements largely on our current expectations and projections about future events and financial trends that we believe may affect our financial condition, results of operations, business strategy and financial needs. Actual results may differ materially from those included in these statements due to a variety of factors, including whether: GeoVax is able to obtain acceptable results from ongoing or future clinical trials of its investigational products, GeoVax’s immuno-oncology products and preventative vaccines can provoke the desired responses, and those products or vaccines can be used effectively, GeoVax’s viral vector technology adequately amplifies immune responses to cancer antigens, GeoVax can develop and manufacture its immuno-oncology products and preventative vaccines with the desired characteristics in a timely manner, GeoVax’s immuno-oncology products and preventative vaccines will be safe for human use, GeoVax’s vaccines will effectively prevent targeted infections in humans, GeoVax’s immuno-oncology products and preventative vaccines will receive regulatory approvals necessary to be licensed and marketed, GeoVax raises required capital to complete development, there is development of competitive products that may be more effective or easier to use than GeoVax’s products, GeoVax will be able to enter into favorable manufacturing and distribution agreements, and other factors, over which GeoVax has no control.

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Release – MAIA Biotechnology Advances Ateganosine Cancer Treatment Program, Outlines Targeted 2026 Clinical Milestones and Growth Momentum

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High probability of technical success in pivotal Phase 3 trial based on unmatched efficacy data for third-line non-small cell lung cancer (NSCLC) treatment

FDA’s Fast Track designation for ateganosine in NSCLC advances concurrent Phase 2 expansion and Phase 3 trials along strategic regulatory pathways

Strong momentum toward goal of early commercial approval

Potential breakthrough therapeutic for estimated $50+ billion global immunotherapy market;
first and only telomere-targeting anticancer agent in clinical development anywhere

CHICAGO, Jan. 20, 2026 (GLOBE NEWSWIRE) — MAIA Biotechnology, Inc. (NYSE American: MAIA) (“MAIA”, the “Company”), a clinical-stage biopharmaceutical company focused on developing targeted immunotherapies for cancer, today provided a corporate update on 2025 achievements and highlighted key targeted milestones and growth catalysts for 2026.

“MAIA’s strong clinical execution in 2025 delivered exceptional efficacy data for ateganosine sequenced with a checkpoint inhibitor, including disease control, response rates, and survival data well above standard of care benchmarks,” said MAIA founder and CEO Vlad Vitoc, M.D. “The results clearly differentiate our novel telomere-targeting science and support the U.S. FDA’s Fast Track designation granted in 2025, positioning ateganosine for potential eligibility under the Accelerated Approval and Priority Review regulatory pathways.

“Our statistical assessments of ateganosine imply a high probability of technical success in our concurrent Phase 3 and Phase 2 trials. As our first-in-class small molecule advances toward potential early commercial approval—possibly within 18 to 24 months—we believe our strong execution is driving a clear value-creation inflection point, with meaningful long-term benefits for stockholders.”

2025 Achievements

  • Secured FDA Fast Track designation for ateganosine as a treatment for NSCLC. Fast Track expedites the review of investigational drugs that treat serious conditions and fill an unmet medical need.
  • Marked a major clinical milestone by initiating a full approval THIO-104 Phase 3 trial in third-line (3L) NSCLC patients resistant to immunotherapy and chemotherapy.
  • Advanced the THIO-101 Phase 2 clinical trial to the Part C expansion phase, substantially increasing the patient pool to include countries in Asia and Europe. The expansion trial positions the ateganosine program for broader regulatory and commercial relevance.
  • Awarded $2.3 million grant from the National Institutes of Health (NIH) for the expansion of Phase 2 trial. The grant is intended to support expenses related to the enrollment of U.S. patients who are resistant to chemo and immunotherapy.
  • Validated telomere-targeting as a differentiated therapeutic approach with applicability to multiple high mortality cancers. To our knowledge, ateganosine remains the only direct telomere-targeting anticancer agent in clinical development anywhere.
  • Established checkpoint inhibitor combination partnerships through a master agreement with Roche for atezolizumab and a clinical supply agreement with BeOne Medicines for tislelizumab, enabling multiple future combination trials.
  • Raised approximately $17.6 million from capital raises throughout 2025, with participation by members of the Board in nearly all transactions. This signals strong conviction and confidence in the long-term value creation potential of the ateganosine platform. As of December 31,2025, MAIA’s directors and officers hold more than 5 million shares or approximately 13% of the Company.

Targeted 2026 Milestones

  • Initial measures of efficacy from Phase 3 study. Interim disease control rates (DCR), overall response rates (ORR) and progression free survival (PFS) analysis of ateganosine compared to the control arm will support regulatory discussions. Strong interim data could lead to early full commercial approval.
  • Conclusion of Part C of Phase 2 study. Expansion of the trial provides additional clinical efficacy data to support regulatory review for commercial approval.
  • Engage in regulatory interactions with the FDA. Expand ongoing FDA dialogue under the Fast Track designation, including discussions around trial enhancements and prospects for Accelerated Approval and Priority Review.
  • Clinical development of second-generation molecules to start in Phase 1 trials. Additional small molecules fully developed in-house with better expected efficacy compared to ateganosine.

About Ateganosine

Ateganosine (THIO, 6-thio-dG or 6-thio-2’-deoxyguanosine) is a first-in-class investigational telomere-targeting agent currently in clinical development to evaluate its activity in non-small cell lung cancer (NSCLC). Telomeres, along with the enzyme telomerase, play a fundamental role in the survival of cancer cells and their resistance to current therapies. The modified nucleotide 6-thio-2’-deoxyguanosine induces telomerase-dependent telomeric DNA modification, DNA damage responses, and selective cancer cell death. Ateganosine-damaged telomeric fragments accumulate in cytosolic micronuclei and activates both innate (cGAS/STING) and adaptive (T-cell) immune responses. The sequential treatment of ateganosine followed by PD-(L)1 inhibitors resulted in profound and persistent tumor regression in advanced, in vivo cancer models by induction of cancer type–specific immune memory. Ateganosine is presently developed as a second or later line of treatment for NSCLC for patients that have progressed beyond the standard-of-care regimen of existing checkpoint inhibitors.

About MAIA Biotechnology, Inc.

MAIA is a targeted therapy, immuno-oncology company focused on the development and commercialization of potential first-in-class drugs with novel mechanisms of action that are intended to meaningfully improve and extend the lives of people with cancer. Our lead program is ateganosine (THIO), a potential first-in-class cancer telomere targeting agent in clinical development for the treatment of NSCLC patients with telomerase-positive cancer cells. For more information, please visit www.maiabiotech.com.

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GSK’s $2.2 Billion Acquisition of RAPT Therapeutics Highlights Big Pharma’s Appetite for Small-Cap Innovation

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GSK’s agreement to acquire RAPT Therapeutics for $58 per share in cash underscores a growing trend in biotech investing: large pharmaceutical companies are increasingly turning to small-cap innovators to fill critical gaps in their pipelines. For small-cap investors, the deal offers a clear example of how differentiated science, even at the clinical-stage level, can command a meaningful premium.

Under the terms of the agreement, GSK will acquire RAPT Therapeutics for an estimated equity value of $2.2 billion, or approximately $1.9 billion net of cash acquired. The transaction is expected to close in the first quarter of 2026, pending customary regulatory approvals and shareholder tender conditions. Shares of RAPT surged following the announcement, reflecting both the attractive takeover premium and validation of the company’s lead asset.

At the center of the deal is ozureprubart, a long-acting anti-immunoglobulin E (IgE) monoclonal antibody currently in Phase IIb development for prophylactic protection against food allergens. IgE is a clinically validated target and is responsible for roughly 94% of severe food allergy reactions, making it one of the most established mechanisms in allergy treatment. However, existing anti-IgE therapies require injections every two to four weeks, creating a significant burden for patients—most of whom are children.

Ozureprubart’s potential differentiator lies in its dosing profile. The therapy is designed to be administered once every 12 weeks, which could dramatically improve patient compliance and expand treatment eligibility to an estimated 25% of patients who are currently unable to use standard therapies. If successful in late-stage trials, ozureprubart could represent a best-in-class option in a market with substantial unmet medical need.

From GSK’s perspective, the acquisition strengthens its Respiratory, Immunology, and Inflammation pipeline and leverages its existing commercial footprint in allergy and immunology. For a company of GSK’s scale, the upfront investment is manageable, while the long-term upside could be significant. In the U.S. alone, more than 17 million people are diagnosed with food allergies, with over 1.3 million experiencing severe reactions that often require emergency care.

For small-cap investors, the RAPT deal is instructive. RAPT was a clinical-stage company without an approved product, yet it attracted a multibillion-dollar buyout based on a single, well-positioned asset targeting a validated pathway. This reinforces the idea that big pharma is willing to pay for de-risked science, especially when it addresses large, underserved markets and fits cleanly into an existing commercial infrastructure.

The transaction also highlights the importance of platform credibility. RAPT’s focus on immunology and its ability to advance ozureprubart into mid-stage clinical development made it a credible acquisition target rather than a speculative bet.

While not every small-cap biotech will see a similar outcome, GSK’s acquisition of RAPT Therapeutics serves as a reminder that disciplined execution, clear differentiation, and alignment with big pharma priorities can create substantial shareholder value—even before commercialization.

Ocugen (OCGN) – Preliminary Phase 2 Data From OCU410 Shows Improvements in dAMD Geographic Atrophy

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Friday, January 16, 2026

Ocugen, Inc. is a biotechnology company focused on developing and commercializing novel gene therapies, biologicals, and vaccines. The lead product in its gene therapy program, OCU400, is in Phase 1/2 clinical trials for retinitis pigmentosa.

Robert LeBoyer, Senior Vice President, Equity Research Analyst, Biotechnology, Noble Capital Markets, Inc.

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Positive Preliminary Data From The OCU410 Trial. Ocugen announced first data from its Phase 2 ArMaDa trial testing OCU410 in Geographic Atrophy associated with dry Age-related Macular Degeneration (GA-dAMD). The announcement included the patients who have reached 12 months after treatment, with 23 out of the total 51 patients enrolled. The data shows an overall 46% reduction in lesion growth compared with controls. We see this as a highly meaningful difference.

OCU410 Is A Single-Treatment Gene Therapy. OCU410 is being developed as gene therapy for patients with GA secondary to dry AMD. A single OCU410 intravitreal injection delivers RORA (retinoid-related orphan receptor alpha), a nuclear receptor that regulates key pathways involved in retinal homeostasis with four mechanisms of action.


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