Release – Eledon Pharmaceuticals to Host a Conference Call to Discuss Updated Data from the Ongoing Phase 1b Trial of Tegoprubart in Kidney Transplantation Being Presented at the World Transplant Congress 2025

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July 30, 2025

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IRVINE, Calif., July 30, 2025 (GLOBE NEWSWIRE) — Eledon Pharmaceuticals, Inc. (“Eledon”) (Nasdaq: ELDN) today announced that the company will host a conference call and webcast on Wednesday, August 6, 2025 at 4:30 p.m. ET to discuss updated clinical data from its ongoing open-label Phase 1b study evaluating tegoprubart for the prevention of rejection in subjects undergoing kidney transplantation. These data, from approximately 30 kidney transplant recipients, are being presented at the World Transplant Congress (WTC) in San Francisco, CA on August 6, 2025.

To join the conference call, please dial 1-800-717-1738 for domestic callers or 1-646-307-1865 for international callers. The conference ID is 34575. Registration for the live webcast can be found here and available on the “Events” section of Eledon’s website at www.eledon.com. The webcast will be archived on the website following the completion of the call.

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, 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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Stephen Jasper
Gilmartin Group
(858) 525 2047
stephen@gilmartinir.com

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Jenna Urban
CG Life
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Release – MustGrow Announces Non-Brokered LIFE Offering of up to $3 Million, Proposed Repricing of Warrants, and Shares for Debt Settlement Offer to Debentureholders

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Jul 30, 2025 | News Releases

SASKATOON, Saskatchewan, Canada, July 30, 2025 – MustGrow Biologics Corp. (TSXV: MGRO; OTC: MGROF; FRA: 0C0) (the “Company” or “MustGrow“), is pleased to announce the following: (i) a non-brokered private placement of up to 4,285,715 units of the Company (each, a “Unit“) at a price of $0.70 per Unit for gross proceeds of up to $3,000,000 (the “LIFE Offering“); (ii) the proposed repricing of outstanding share purchase warrants issued pursuant to its January 16, 2025 private placement (the “Warrant Repricing“); and (iii) its intention to offer shares for debt settlement to all holders of unsecured convertible debentures issued pursuant to its January 16, 2025 private placement (the “Shares for Debenture Debt Settlement“).

LIFE Offering

Each Unit will consist of (i) one common share of the Company (a “Share“); and (ii) one common share purchase warrant (a “Warrant“). Each whole Warrant will be exercisable for a period of 60 months from the Closing Date (defined below) and will entitle the holder thereof to purchase one additional Share (a “Warrant Share“) at an exercise price of $0.90 per Warrant Share.

The Company intends to use the net proceeds raised from the LIFE Offering for inventory production for its mustard-derived organic biofertility product TerraSanteTM, inventory for agricultural products to sell via its Canadian distribution platform NexusBioAg, and working capital and general corporate purposes.

Subject to the rules and policies of the TSX Venture Exchange (the “TSXV“), the securities issuable from the sale of Units to Canadian resident subscribers will not be subject to a hold period under applicable Canadian securities laws. Insiders and certain consultants that participate in the LIFE Offering would be subject to a four-month hold period pursuant to applicable policies of the TSXV.

There is an offering document related to the LIFE Offering that can be accessed under the Company’s profile at www.sedarplus.ca and on the Company’s website at www.MustGrow.ca. Prospective investors should read this offering document before making an investment decision.

It is expected that closing of the LIFE Offering will take place on or about August 21, 2025 or such other date(s) as may be determined by the Company (the “Closing Date“). Closing of the LIFE Offering is subject to certain conditions including, but not limited to, receipt of all necessary approvals, including the approval of the TSXV.

The Units sold pursuant to the LIFE Offering will be offered in Canada pursuant to the listed issuer financing exemption from the prospectus requirement available under Part 5A of National Instrument 45-106 – Prospectus Exemptions as modified by Coordinated Blanket Order 45-935 Exemptions from Certain Conditions of the Listed Issuer Financing Exemption (the “LIFE Exemption“), in the United States pursuant to available exemptions from the registration requirements of the United States Securities Act of 1933 (the “1933 Act”), as amended, and in certain other jurisdictions outside of Canada and the United States provided that no prospectus filing or comparable obligation arises in such other jurisdiction.

As consideration for services, certain eligible finders may receive (i) an aggregate cash fee equal up to 6.0% of the gross proceeds of the LIFE Offering from investors introduced to the Company by the finder; and (ii) non-transferable common share purchase warrants (the “Finder’s Warrants“) representing up to 6.0% of the aggregate number of Shares forming part of the Units issued to investors introduced to the Company by the finder. Each Finder’s Warrant will entitle its holder to purchase one Share (a “Finder Warrant Share“) at a price of $0.90 per Share for a 60-month period. The Finder Warrants and any Finder Warrant Shares issuable upon exercise thereof will be subject to a statutory hold period expiring four months and one day following the date of issue in accordance with applicable Canada securities laws.

Warrant Repricing

The Company intends to reprice an aggregate of 1,721,610 outstanding common share purchase warrants (the “Warrants“) issued pursuant to its January 16, 2025 private placement. The Warrants have an exercise price of $1.90 and an expiry date of January 16, 2030.

Provided the Company receives Warrant Amendment Approval (defined below), the Warrants will be deemed to be amended to adjust their exercise price to $0.90 per Share (the “Amended Warrants“). The Amended Warrants will also be amended to include an acceleration provision whereby, if for any ten (10) consecutive trading days (the “Premium Trading Days“) following the completion of the Warrant Repricing the closing price of the Company’s Shares exceeds $1.08, the Amended Warrants’ expiry date will be accelerated such that holders will have thirty (30) calendar days to exercise the Amended Warrants (if they have not first expired in the normal course) (the “Acceleration Clause“). The activation of the Acceleration Clause will be announced by press release and the 30-day period will commence seven (7) days after the last Premium Trading Day.

The Warrant Repricing is subject to the prior consent of all Warrantholders and the approval of the TSXV (“Warrant Amendment Approval“). The Company intends to issue an updating news release upon receipt, if any, of Warrant Amendment Approval.

Shares for Debenture Debt Settlement

The Company intends to offer a shares for debt settlement to all holders of unsecured convertible debentures issued pursuant to its January 16, 2025 private placement (the “Debentures“), to settle the outstanding principal amount owing under the Debentures, in the aggregate amount of up to $2,585,000 in consideration for: (i) the issuance of up to an aggregate of up to approximately 3,692,860 Shares (the “Settlement Shares“) at a deemed price of $0.70 per Settlement Share, and (ii) a cash payment of all accrued and unpaid interest up to the date of issuance of the Settlement Shares.

The Settlement Shares will be subject to a statutory hold period expiring four months and one day from the date of issuance, in accordance with applicable securities laws and TSXV policies.

Closing of the Shares for Debenture Debt Settlement is subject to the execution of definitive settlement documentation with any accepting holders of Debentures and the approval of the TSXV. The Company intends to issue an updating news release upon closing of the Shares for Debenture Debt Settlement.

MI 61-101 Compliance

It is anticipated that: (i) insiders of the Company may participate in the LIFE Offering, and any Units issued to insiders will be subject to a four month hold period pursuant to applicable policies of the TSXV; (ii) insiders of the Company may participate in the Warrant Repricing (subject to the rules and policies of the TSXV); and (iii) insiders of the Company may participate in the Shares for Debenture Debt Settlement, and any Settlement Shares issued to insiders will be subject to a four month hold period pursuant to applicable policies of the TSXV.

The issuance of Units to any insiders, the participation of any insiders in the Warrant Repricing, and the issuance of Settlement Shares to any insiders will be considered a “related party transaction” within the meaning of Multilateral Instrument 61-101 – Protection of Minority Security Holders in Special Transactions (“MI 61- 101“). In respect of any such insider participation, the Company expects to rely on exemptions from the formal valuation requirements of MI 61-101 pursuant to section 5.5(a) and the minority shareholder approval requirements of MI 61-101 pursuant to section 5.7(1)(a), as the fair market value of the transaction, insofar as it involves interested parties, does not exceed 25% of the Company’s market capitalization.

Not an Offer to Sell or Solicitation in the US

This news release does not constitute an offer to sell or a solicitation of an offer to buy nor shall there be any sale of any of the securities in the United States or in any jurisdiction in which such offer, solicitation or sale would be unlawful. The securities have not been and will not be registered under the 1933 Act, or any state securities laws and may not be offered or sold within the United States or to, or for account or benefit of, U.S. Persons (as defined in Regulation S under the 1933 Act) unless registered under the 1933 Act and applicable state securities laws, or an exemption from such registration requirements is available.

About MustGrow

MustGrow Biologics Corp. is a fully-integrated provider of innovative biological and regenerative agriculture solutions designed to support sustainable farming. The Company’s proprietary and third-party product lines offer eco-friendly alternatives to restricted or banned synthetic chemicals and fertilizers. In North America, MustGrow offers a portfolio of third-party crop nutrition solutions, including micronutrients, nitrogen stabilizers, biostimulants, adjuvants and foliar products. These products are synergistically distributed alongside MustGrow’s wholly-owned proprietary products and technologies that are derived from mustard and developed into organic biocontrol and biofertility products to help replace banned or restricted synthetic chemicals and fertilizers. Outside of North America, MustGrow is focused on collaborating with agriculture companies, such as Bayer AG in Europe, the Middle East and Africa, to commercialize MustGrow’s wholly-owned proprietary products and technologies. The Company is dedicated to driving shareholder value through the commercialization and expansion of its intellectual property portfolio of approximately 112 patents that are currently issued and pending, and the sales and distribution of its proprietary and third-party product lines through NexusBioAg. MustGrow is a publicly traded company (TSXV-MGRO) and has approximately 52.4 million common shares issued and outstanding and 59.4 million shares fully diluted. For further details, please visit www.mustgrow.ca.

Contact Information

Corey Giasson Director & CEO
Phone: +1-306-668-2652
info@mustgrow.ca

MustGrow Forward-Looking Statements

Certain statements included in this news release constitute “forward-looking statements” which involve known and unknown risks, uncertainties and other factors that may affect the results, performance or achievements of MustGrow.

Generally, forward-looking information can be identified by the use of forward-looking terminology such as “plans”, “expects”, “is expected”, “budget”, “estimates”, “intends”, “anticipates” or “does not anticipate”, or “believes”, or variations of such words and phrases or statements that certain actions, events or results “may”, “could”, “would”, “might”, “occur” or “be achieved”. Forward-looking statements in this press release, including statements about: certain proposed financing transactions and the intended use of proceeds, and are subject to a number of risks and uncertainties that may cause the actual results of MustGrow to differ materially from those discussed in such forward-looking statements, and even if such actual results are realized or substantially realized, there can be no assurance that they will have the expected consequences to, or effects on, MustGrow. Important factors that could cause MustGrow’s actual results and financial condition to differ materially from those indicated in the forward-looking statements include: risks relating to the Company’s ability to complete the proposed financing transactions on the terms and timeline contemplated herein, or at all, including the receipt of final approvals from the TSXV and satisfaction of other closing conditions, and those risks described in more detail in MustGrow’s Annual Information Form for the year ended December 31, 2024 and other continuous disclosure documents filed by MustGrow with the applicable securities regulatory authorities which are available on SEDAR+ at www.sedarplus.ca. Readers are referred to such documents for more detailed information about MustGrow, which is subject to the qualifications, assumptions and notes set forth therein.

Neither the TSXV, nor their Regulation Services Provider (as that term is defined in the policies of the TSXV), nor the OTC Markets has approved the contents of this release or accepts responsibility for the adequacy or accuracy of this release.

© 2025 MustGrow Biologics Corp. All rights reserved.

Release – GeoVax Urges Immediate Action on Pandemic Preparedness as Biodefense Gaps Expose Fragile Supply Chains

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With Mpox spreading globally, COVID-19 variants evading immunity, and bipartisan leaders demanding U.S.-based solutions, GeoVax calls for urgent investment in domestic manufacturing and vaccine diversification

Atlanta, GA – July 30, 2025 – GeoVax Labs, Inc. (Nasdaq: GOVX), a clinical-stage biotechnology company developing multi-antigenic vaccines and immunotherapies, today renewed its call for decisive U.S. action on pandemic preparedness and biodefense. With escalating outbreak risks, public health system strain, and growing bipartisan consensus for domestic solutions, GeoVax underscored the urgent need to modernize the nation’s countermeasure infrastructure and end foreign vaccine dependency.

“The warning signs are multiplying,” said David Dodd, Chairman and CEO of GeoVax. “We are facing the global expansion of virulent Mpox strains, immune-evasive COVID variants, and a national stockpile reliant on outdated, offshore platforms. Pandemic readiness must be built at home – with modern, American-made solutions and proactive government-industry leadership.”

GeoVax’s Domestic Platform for Emerging and Endemic Threats

GeoVax’s Modified Vaccinia Ankara (MVA)-based vaccine platform anchors two front-line candidates:

  • GEO-MVA for Mpox/smallpox, designed to protect against both Clade I and II Mpox strains.
  • GEO-CM04S1, a multi-antigen, next-generation COVID-19 vaccine targeting the 40 million U.S. immunocompromised through robust, durable, antibody and T-cell–driven immune protection.

The vaccine candidates are supported by Phase 2 clinical data (GEO-CM04S1) and favorable clinical development guidance from the European Medicines Agency (GEO-MVA) and current development plans include the implementation of an advanced MVA continuous avian cell line manufacturing process for U.S.-based, scalable production.

New Health Threats Demand Immediate Preparedness

  • Mpox: The World Health Organization maintains Mpox as a Public Health Emergency of International Concern. Clade I outbreaks have now spread to numerous continents, including sustained transmission in China and wastewater detection in the U.S. New data from the Democratic Republic of the Congo confirmed vertical transmission during pregnancy, raising fresh concerns for maternal and neonatal health.
  • COVID-19: The NB.1.8.1 (“Nimbus”) variant continues to gain dominance, prompting updated CDC guidance recommending boosters for vulnerable groups, including older adults and the immunocompromised. However, mRNA vaccine uptake remains low in these populations, reinforcing the need for broader, longer-lasting immunity options like GEO-CM04S1.

Alarmingly, the Strategic National Stockpile (SNS) remains overly dependent on a single foreign supplier for Mpox/smallpox MVA vaccine, which is reportedly unable to supply the current estimated global needs.  Most concerning, the U.S. government has had to continuously shift MVA vaccine from the SNS, which is primarily intended for biosecurity purposes, resulting in a vicious cycle of SNS replenishment, followed by further reduction of the SNS as Mpox outbreaks continue.

“The cost of delay is steep, and the status quo is unacceptable,” said Dodd. “The United States needs increased MVA vaccine competition – not complacency and dependency on a foreign, monopolistic supplier.”

Bipartisan Momentum and Federal Mandate for Action

Policymakers across the aisle are rallying behind a more secure biodefense posture:

  • At BIO 2025, Administration for Strategic Preparedness and Response (ASPR) Chief of Staff Mark O’Neill emphasized the need for onshoring, platform diversification, and public-private partnerships to strengthen domestic pandemic response capabilities.
  • In Congress, Democrats and Republicans alike are advancing legislation to reduce foreign dependency and prioritize U.S.-based manufacturing and procurement for pandemic countermeasures.

“GeoVax supports and welcomes this emerging consensus,” Dodd added. “We’re aligned with ASPR and BARDA priorities – and we’re ready to deliver. Swift, decisive government action is needed.”

Preparedness Requires Investment – Before the Next Crisis

More than 120 nations have signed the new WHO Pandemic Agreement, and the U.S. is scaling its biodefense footprint through mobile biocontainment units, genomic surveillance, and expanded diagnostics. Yet, without domestically produced, next-generation vaccines and a diversified stockpile, those efforts will fall short.

“We commend HHS, BARDA, ASPR, and congressional leaders for sounding the alarm,” concluded Dodd. “Now is the time to fund, procure, and manufacture domestically – before the next emergency hits.”

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.

Forward-Looking Statements

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.

Further information on our risk factors is contained in our periodic reports on Form 10-Q and Form 10-K that we have filed and will file with the SEC. Any forward-looking statement made by us herein speaks only as of the date on which it is made. Factors or events that could cause our actual results to differ may emerge from time to time, and it is not possible for us to predict all of them. We undertake no obligation to publicly update any forward-looking statement, whether as a result of new information, future developments or otherwise, except as may be required by law.

Company Contact:

info@geovax.com

678-384-7220

Investor Relations Contact:

geovax@precisionaq.com

212-698-8696

Media Contact:

Jessica Starman

media@geovax.com 

Release – GeoVax Accelerates Development of GEO-MVA Vaccine Amid Expanding Global Mpox Crisis and Reaffirmed WHO Emergency Designation

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    EMA Scientific Guidance, Global Surge in Clade I Mpox, and Aid Shortfalls Drive Urgent Need for Scalable, Equitable Vaccine Solutions

    Atlanta, GA – July 29, 2025 – GeoVax Labs, Inc. (Nasdaq: GOVX), a biotechnology company developing multi-antigenic vaccines and immunotherapies against infectious diseases and cancer, today announced an expedited development strategy for its GEO-MVA Mpox vaccine candidate, following newly reaffirmed global emergency status by the World Health Organization (WHO), a record-setting surge in Mpox cases across Africa, and recent favorable scientific advice from the European Medicines Agency (EMA) supporting an expedited development path for GEO-MVA.

    These developments reinforce the urgent global need for diversified, scalable vaccine platforms amid critical shortages and growing international spread of more virulent Mpox strains.

    Global Mpox Cases Surge Beyond 2024 Totals; Africa’s Health Systems Overwhelmed

    More than 21,000 confirmed Mpox cases have been reported in 13 African countries so far in 2025 – exceeding the total case count for all of 2024 – with numbers expected to double by year-end. Sierra Leone, Malawi, and the Democratic Republic of the Congo (DRC) are among the most heavily impacted, with healthcare systems under severe strain due to significant U.S. and European aid reductions.

    Only 700,000 Mpox vaccine doses have been administered across 11 countries, and key nations like Sierra Leone are still awaiting most of their requested supply. In the DRC alone, over 60,000 suspected cases and nearly 1,800 deaths have been reported. The crisis is being further complicated by armed conflict, collapsing infrastructure, and the emergence of Clade I and Clade 1a Mpox variants, which exhibit greater severity and transmissibility.

    Global Spillover and WHO Emergency Status Highlight Urgency

    The WHO’s International Health Regulations (IHR) Emergency Committee reconvened on July 5, 2025, and officially reaffirmed Mpox as a Public Health Emergency of International Concern (PHEIC). The WHO’s Situation Report #55, released July 11, underscores the worsening multi-country outbreak and mounting strain on surveillance, laboratory, and response systems.

    International spread is accelerating. Clade I Mpox cases have now been confirmed in China, the United Kingdom, Italy, and the United States. U.S. health officials have identified five travel-related Clade I cases since late 2024, including a confirmed case in Massachusetts in June 2025, while wastewater testing confirms silent community transmission.

    The CDC continues to emphasize surveillance efforts – including wastewater and diagnostic testing – but warns that current tools are insufficient to contain a broader outbreak without expanded vaccine access and supply.

    EMA Guidance Supports Expedited GEO-MVA Pathway

    GeoVax has received favorable scientific advice from the European Medicines Agency (EMA) regarding the development of GEO-MVA. The EMA guidance supports a streamlined regulatory pathway, enabling GeoVax to pursue expedited development and potential conditional approval of GEO-MVA as an additional Mpox vaccine candidate in the EU. This guidance strengthens the GEO-MVA development program’s relevance to global procurement programs, including those of WHO and UNICEF.

    GeoVax Response: Acceleration, Scalability, and Equitable Access

    In light of these developments, GeoVax is implementing a comprehensive, expedited development strategy:

    • Clinical Development Acceleration: Finalizing fill-finish manufacturing and initiating human trials to evaluate safety and immunogenicity against both Clade I and Clade II variants. Regulatory planning includes immuno-bridging studies for global deployment.
    • Advanced MVA Manufacturing Platform: Development is underway for GEO-MVA’s production using a continuous avian cell line system, enabling rapid, large-scale, and cost-effective production – addressing a key shortfall of the incumbent egg-based method.
    • International Collaboration: Engaging health authorities, NGOs, and regional partners across Africa to ensure vaccine readiness and coordinated deployment to underserved and high-risk populations.
    • Policy Engagement: Advocating for vaccine platform diversification and calling on governments and international donors to break the global reliance on a single supplier for Mpox vaccines.

    David Dodd, Chairman & CEO of GeoVax, commented: “With Mpox cases rapidly rising across Africa and the WHO reaffirming global emergency status, the world must act urgently. The emergence of Clade I across multiple continents and the persistent lack of vaccine access underscore the need for scalable and diversified solutions. GEO-MVA is designed to meet this moment – leveraging our regulatory momentum from the EMA, efforts to accelerate implementation of our continuous manufacturing platform and an unwavering commitment to equitable access. We stand ready to be part of the solution, both scientifically and humanely.”

    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.

    Forward-Looking Statements

    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.

    Further information on our risk factors is contained in our periodic reports on Form 10-Q and Form 10-K that we have filed and will file with the SEC. Any forward-looking statement made by us herein speaks only as of the date on which it is made. Factors or events that could cause our actual results to differ may emerge from time to time, and it is not possible for us to predict all of them. We undertake no obligation to publicly update any forward-looking statement, whether as a result of new information, future developments or otherwise, except as may be required by law.

    Company Contact:

    info@geovax.com

    678-384-7220

    Investor Relations Contact:

    geovax@precisionaq.com

    212-698-8696

    Media Contact:

    Jessica Starman

    media@geovax.com 

    GeoVax Labs (GOVX) – 2Q25 Reported With MVA and Gedeptin Trial Updates


    Tuesday, July 29, 2025

    GeoVax Labs, Inc. is a clinical-stage biotechnology company developing novel therapies and vaccines for solid tumor cancers and many of the world’s most threatening infectious diseases. The company’s lead program in oncology is a novel oncolytic solid tumor gene-directed therapy, Gedeptin®, presently in a multicenter Phase 1/2 clinical trial for advanced head and neck cancers. GeoVax’s lead infectious disease candidate is GEO-CM04S1, a next-generation COVID-19 vaccine targeting high-risk immunocompromised patient populations. Currently in three Phase 2 clinical trials, GEO-CM04S1 is being evaluated as 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, and as a booster vaccine in patients with chronic lymphocytic leukemia (CLL). In addition, GEO-CM04S1 is in a Phase 2 clinical trial evaluating the vaccine as a more robust, durable COVID-19 booster among healthy patients who previously received the mRNA vaccines. GeoVax has a leadership team who have driven significant value creation across multiple life science companies over the past several decades.

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

    Refer to the full report for the price target, fundamental analysis, and rating.

    GeoVax Reports 2Q25 Financials With Updates Trials For MVA and Gedeptin. GeoVax reported a 2Q25 loss of $5.4 million or $(0.35) per share. Revenues of $0.9 million were for work performed under the BARDA contract prior to its cancellation in April 2025. During the quarter, the EMEA communicated that the GEO-MVA vaccine in development for smallpox/Mpox could skip Phase 1 and 2, then receive approval based on Phase 3 immune markers. The company also amended its trial plans for Gedeptin in HNSCC.

    GEO-MVA Phase 3 Is Expected To Begin In 2H26. As discussed in our Research Note on June 17,GeoVax received Scientific Advice (SA) from the EMA for GEO-MVA smallpox/Mpox vaccine stating the Phase 1 and 2 studies would not been needed. An MAA will only require a single Phase 3 immuno-bridging trial comparing the immune response in healthy volunteers receiving GEO-MVA against the approved vaccine. The study is expected to begin in 2H26.


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    Release – DLH to Announce Fiscal 2025 Third Quarter Financial Results

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    July 28, 2025

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    ATLANTA, July 28, 2025 (GLOBE NEWSWIRE) — DLH Holdings Corp. (NASDAQ: DLHC) (“DLH” or the “Company”), a leading provider of science research and development, systems engineering and integration, and digital transformation and cyber security solutions to federal agencies, will release financial results for the fiscal third quarter ended June 30, 2025 on August 6, 2025 after the market closes. DLH will then host a conference call for the investment community at 10:00 a.m. Eastern Time the following day, August 7, 2025, during which members of senior management will make a brief presentation focused on the financial results and operating trends. A question-and-answer session will follow.  

    Interested parties may listen to the conference call by dialing 888-347-5290 or 412-317-5256. Presentation materials will also be posted on the Investor Relations section of the DLH website prior to the commencement of the conference call. A digital recording of the conference call will be available for replay two hours after the completion of the call and can be accessed on the DLH Investor Relations website or by dialing 877-344-7529 and entering the conference ID 1191990.

    About DLH
    DLH (NASDAQ: DLHC) enhances technology, public health, and cyber security readiness missions through science, technology, cyber, and engineering solutions and services. Our experts solve some of the most complex and critical missions faced by customers today, leveraging digital transformation, artificial intelligence, advanced analytics, cloud-based applications, telehealth systems, and more. With over 2,400 employees dedicated to the idea that “Your Mission is Our Passion,” DLH brings a unique combination of technology, innovation, and world-class expertise, to improve lives across the globe. For more information, visit www.DLHcorp.com.

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    Release – GeoVax Announces Research Program to Evaluate Needle-Free, Self-Administered GEO-MVA Vaccine Using Vaxxas Microarray Patch Technology

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    Study Aims to Validate Thermostable, Self-Administered MVA-Vaccine Platform for Pandemic Preparedness and Global Immunization

    Atlanta, GA – July 28, 2025 – GeoVax Labs, Inc. (Nasdaq: GOVX), a clinical-stage biotechnology company developing multi-antigenic vaccines and immunotherapies against infectious diseases and cancer, today announced the initiation of a research program to evaluate the immunogenicity and stability of GEO-MVA delivered via Vaxxas’ proprietary high-density microarray patch (HD-MAP) platform in preclinical models.

    The proof-of-concept study, conducted at the University of Queensland (UQ) under a research agreement between GeoVax and UniQuest Pty Limited (UQ’s commercialization company), will assess the immune responses, delivery efficiency, and thermostability of GEO-MVA formulated and dried onto HD-MAPs for administration in mice. HD-MAPs offer a needle-free, skin-targeted delivery approach with the potential to enhance immunogenicity and enable distribution without refrigeration.

    “This program represents a potential major step forward in our strategy to expand the versatility of GeoVax’s MVA platform and meet global needs for more accessible, ruggedized, and effective vaccines,” said David Dodd, Chairman and CEO of GeoVax. “Demonstrating that GEO-MVA can be delivered via HD-MAP could lead to more potent immune responses at lower doses, greater thermostability, and eliminate the need for needles – a very compelling profile for both routine immunization and rapid deployment during outbreaks.”

    If successful, the study results will support the development of a thermostable, needle-free GEO-MVA vaccine for pandemic response, biodefense stockpiling, and immunization programs in low- and middle-income countries.

    The HD-MAP platform offers several potential advantages over traditional needle-and-syringe delivery, including:

    • Self-administration in the home, pharmacy, or vaccination hubs;
    • Increased patient acceptance, especially among needle-phobic individuals;
    • Higher immunogenicity, enabling dose-sparing;
    • Thermostability, reducing cold chain reliance;
    • Elimination of sharps waste and needle-stick injuries;
    • Faster deployment in emergency settings with minimal training requirements.

    The Vaxxas HD-MAP platform has demonstrated enhanced immunogenicity in multiple animal model and clinical studies and is being advanced in partnerships with leading pharmaceutical, government entities and foundations. GeoVax recently received favorable scientific advice from the European Medicines Agency (EMA) regarding the development of GEO-MVA. The EMA guidance supports a streamlined regulatory pathway, enabling GeoVax to pursue potential expedited development and approval pathways for GEO-MVA as an additional Mpox vaccine candidate in the EU.

    The current study is supported by GeoVax and conducted by researchers led by A/Prof David Muller and Dr. Chris McMillan at the University of Queensland.

    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.

    Further information on our risk factors is contained in our periodic reports on Form 10-Q and Form 10-K that we have filed and will file with the SEC. Any forward-looking statement made by us herein speaks only as of the date on which it is made. Factors or events that could cause our actual results to differ may emerge from time to time, and it is not possible for us to predict all of them. We undertake no obligation to publicly update any forward-looking statement, whether as a result of new information, future developments or otherwise, except as may be required by law.

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    Release – MAIA Biotechnology Receives FDA’s Fast Track Designation for Ateganosine as a Treatment for Non-Small Cell Lung Cancer

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    July 28, 2025 8:01am EDTDownload as PDF

    Potential first-to-market small molecule telomere targeting agent targets a $34 billion NSCLC treatment market

    Latest data in pivotal Phase 2 THIO-101 clinical trial shows median overall survival of 17.8 months

    CHICAGO–(BUSINESS WIRE)– MAIA Biotechnology, Inc. (NYSE American: MAIA) (“MAIA”, the “Company”), a clinical-stage biopharmaceutical company focused on developing targeted immunotherapies for cancer, today announced that the U.S. Food and Drug Administration (FDA) has granted Fast Track designation for ateganosine (THIO, 6-thio-dG or 6-thio-2’-deoxyguanosine) for the treatment of non-small cell lung cancer (NSCLC). Ateganosine is currently being evaluated in a pivotal Phase 2 THIO-101 clinical trial evaluating its anti-tumor activity when followed by a checkpoint inhibitor.

    Ateganosine is a first-in-class small molecule that compromises telomere structure and function in cancer cells, leading to rapid tumor cell elimination and specific immune memory. Through telomerase-mediated action, ateganosine reverses intrinsic or acquired resistance to immune checkpoint inhibitors (ICIs).

    “FDA’s Fast Track Designation recognizes ateganosine’s potential as a new therapeutic paradigm in cancer treatment science. Ateganosine is the first and only anticancer treatment of its kind that we are aware of in clinical development,” stated MAIA Chairman and CEO Vlad Vitoc, M.D. “If we are successful in the Fast Track regulatory pathway, ateganosine could qualify for accelerated FDA approval and robust exclusivity in NSCLC, with a potential FDA decision as early as next year. If approved, ateganosine would have a first-to-market competitive position within a $34 billion NSCLC treatment market with significant unmet medical need.”

    NSCLC represents one of the largest global oncology indications. The market was valued at $34.1B in 2024 and is projected to reach $68.8B by 2033 with a projected CAGR of 8.1%.1

    “This is an important milestone for MAIA’s clinical development program. Ateganosine has demonstrated robust preclinical efficacy and superior clinical median overall survival compared to other FDA-approved treatments for NSCLC patients with prior disease progression on platinum-based chemotherapy and anti-PD-(L)1 antibody. Additionally, advanced NSCLC is a devastating disease that clearly meets the criteria for a serious condition with unmet medical need. Both are key criteria for the Fast Track designation,” said K. Robinson Lewis, Vice President, Head of Regulatory and Quality at MAIA. “We intend to utilize the incentives of the Fast Track Program to expedite the development and review of ateganosine and bring patient access sooner.”

    The FDA Fast Track is a process designed to facilitate development and expedite the review of drugs for treating serious conditions and filling an unmet medical need, as in providing a therapy where none exists or which may be potentially better than available therapy. If relevant criteria are met during the Fast Track process, a drug will be eligible for FDA Accelerated Approval and Priority Review (FDA decision within six months).

    MAIA’s most recent data from the pivotal Phase 2 THIO-101 clinical trial of ateganosine as of May 15, 2025 showed median overall survival (OS) of 17.8 months in a heavily pre-treated population. As of the data cut-off date, the patient with the longest survival in the trial had completed 32 cycles of therapy and had 24.3 months survival. Studies of standard-of-care chemotherapy treatments for NSCLC in a similar setting have shown overall survival of 5 to 6 months.

    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 THIO-101 Phase 2 Clinical Trial

    THIO-101 is a multicenter, open-label, dose finding Phase 2 clinical trial. It is the first trial designed to evaluate ateganosine’s anti-tumor activity when followed by PD-(L)1 inhibition. The trial is testing the hypothesis that low doses of ateganosine administered prior to cemiplimab (Libtayo®) will enhance and prolong immune response in patients with advanced NSCLC who previously did not respond or developed resistance and progressed after first-line treatment regimen containing another checkpoint inhibitor. The trial design has two primary objectives: (1) to evaluate the safety and tolerability of ateganosine administered as an anticancer compound and a priming immune activator (2) to assess the clinical efficacy of ateganosine using Overall Response Rate (ORR) as the primary clinical endpoint. The expansion of the study will assess overall response rates (ORR) in advanced NSCLC patients receiving third line (3L) therapy who were resistant to previous checkpoint inhibitor treatments (CPI) and chemotherapy. Treatment with ateganosine followed by cemiplimab (Libtayo®) has shown an acceptable safety profile to date in a heavily pre-treated population. For more information on this Phase II trial, please visit ClinicalTrials.gov using the identifier NCT05208944.

    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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    MAIA cautions that all statements, other than statements of historical facts contained in this press release, are forward-looking statements. Forward-looking statements are subject to known and unknown risks, uncertainties, and other factors that may cause our or our industry’s actual results, levels or activity, performance or achievements to be materially different from those anticipated by such statements. The use of words such as “may,” “might,” “will,” “should,” “could,” “expect,” “plan,” “anticipate,” “believe,” “estimate,” “project,” “intend,” “future,” “potential,” or “continue,” and other similar expressions are intended to identify forward looking statements. However, the absence of these words does not mean that statements are not forward-looking. For example, all statements we make regarding (i) the initiation, timing, cost, progress and results of our preclinical and clinical studies and our research and development programs, (ii) our ability to advance product candidates into, and successfully complete, clinical studies, (iii) the timing or likelihood of regulatory filings and approvals, (iv) our ability to develop, manufacture and commercialize our product candidates and to improve the manufacturing process, (v) the rate and degree of market acceptance of our product candidates, (vi) the size and growth potential of the markets for our product candidates and our ability to serve those markets, and (vii) our expectations regarding our ability to obtain and maintain intellectual property protection for our product candidates, are forward looking. All forward-looking statements are based on current estimates, assumptions and expectations by our management that, although we believe to be reasonable, are inherently uncertain. Any forward-looking statement expressing an expectation or belief as to future events is expressed in good faith and believed to be reasonable at the time such forward-looking statement is made. However, these statements are not guarantees of future events and are subject to risks and uncertainties and other factors beyond our control that may cause actual results to differ materially from those expressed in any forward-looking statement. Any forward-looking statement speaks only as of the date on which it was made. We undertake no obligation to publicly update or revise any forward-looking statement, whether as a result of new information, future events or otherwise, except as required by law. In this release, unless the context requires otherwise, “MAIA,” “Company,” “we,” “our,” and “us” refers to MAIA Biotechnology, Inc. and its subsidiaries.

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    Release – The Oncology Institute Announces Second Quarter 2025 Earnings Release Date and Conference Call

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    Jul 24, 2025

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    CERRITOS, Calif., July 24, 2025 (GLOBE NEWSWIRE) — The Oncology Institute, Inc. (“TOI”) (NASDAQ: TOI), one of the largest value-based oncology groups in the United States, today announced that the company will release its second quarter 2025 financial results after the market close on Wednesday, August 13, 2025, to be followed by a conference call the same day at 5:00 p.m. (Eastern Time).

    The conference call can be accessed live over the phone by dialing 1-877-407-0789 or for international callers, 1-201-689-8562. A replay will be available two hours after the call and can be accessed by dialing 1-844-512-2921, or for international callers, 1-412-317-6671. The passcode for the live call and the replay is 13754165. The replay will be available until Wednesday, August 20, 2025.

    Interested investors and other parties may also listen to a simultaneous webcast of the conference call by logging onto the Investor Relations section of the Company’s website at https://investors.theoncologyinstitute.com/.

    About The Oncology Institute

    Founded in 2007, TOI is advancing oncology by delivering highly specialized, value-based cancer care in the community setting. TOI offers cutting-edge, evidence-based cancer care to a population of over 1.8 million patients including clinical trials, transfusions, and other services traditionally associated with the most advanced care delivery organizations. With over 120 employed clinicians and more than 700 teammates in over 70 clinic locations, TOI is changing oncology for the better. For more information, visit www.theoncologyinstitute.com

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    Release – GeoVax to Advance Gedeptin(R) into First-Line Therapy Neoadjuvant Combination Trial Following Landmark KEYNOTE-689 Results

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      Revised Phase 2 Strategy Targets Event-Free Survival in Primary Head and Neck Cancer through Checkpoint Inhibitor Combination

      ATLANTA, GA, July 24, 2025 – GeoVax Labs, Inc. (Nasdaq: GOVX), a clinical-stage biotechnology company developing immunotherapies and vaccines against cancers and infectious diseases, today announced a strategic shift in its Gedeptin® clinical development program, with a new emphasis on evaluating Gedeptin as a neoadjuvant therapy in combination with pembrolizumab for patients with primary, resectable head and neck squamous cell carcinoma (HNSCC).

      The revised strategy follows the landmark results of the KEYNOTE-689 Phase 3 trial, published in the New England Journal of Medicine on June 18, 2025, which demonstrated a significant improvement in event-free survival (EFS) with the addition of perioperative pembrolizumab in resectable, locally advanced HNSCC patients. These data represent the first validated use of PD-1 inhibition in curative-intent HNSCC and have catalyzed a major shift in treatment paradigms toward neoadjuvant immunotherapy.

      GeoVax’s new Phase 2 trial (AdPNP-203) will evaluate the addition of intra-tumoral Gedeptin®, intravenous fludarabine, and pembrolizumab in patients eligible for curative surgery. The trial is designed to assess major pathological response (MPR) and associated immunologic and biomarker outcomes following two pre-surgical cycles of therapy as well as event-free survival over a one-year period. Gedeptin’s tumor-targeting, immune-sensitizing mechanism may help overcome the limitations of checkpoint monotherapy by enhancing immune activation within the tumor microenvironment. Trial initiation is planned for 2026.

      “The KEYNOTE-689 results support our view that neoadjuvant checkpoint inhibition can transform the treatment of head and neck cancer,” said Dr. Kelly McKee, Chief Medical Officer at GeoVax. “By integrating Gedeptin into this emerging standard, we hope to improve both local tumor clearance and event-free survival, especially for high-risk or PD-L1-low patients.”

      “This is a strategic shift in our program,” added David Dodd, Chairman and CEO of GeoVax. “We believe Gedeptin’s localized cytotoxic mechanism, when combined with systemic checkpoint inhibition for first-line treatment, can meaningfully improve therapeutic outcomes in patients with resectable HNSCC.”

      Rationale for Combination Strategy

      As highlighted in the NEJM editorial, the benefit in KEYNOTE-689 may be driven primarily by the neoadjuvant component of immunotherapy. However, many patients still experience local or distant relapse, underscoring the need for intensified strategies in the perioperative window. Gedeptin, with its dual cytotoxic and immune-priming mechanism, may serve as an ideal partner to checkpoint inhibitors by converting “cold” tumors into “hot” immunogenic targets.

      About Gedeptin®

      Gedeptin is a gene-directed enzyme prodrug therapy (GDEPT) using a non-replicating adenoviral vector encoding purine nucleoside phosphorylase (PNP). Once delivered directly into tumors and followed by fludarabine, PNP enzymatically converts the prodrug into a cytotoxic compound, selectively targeting tumor cells while sparing healthy tissue. This localized approach aims to reduce toxicity, enhance immune visibility, and enable immune checkpoint synergy.

      Gedeptin has received Orphan Drug Designation for oral and pharyngeal cancers and is backed by a robust intellectual property portfolio. GeoVax’s ongoing innovation in immune-sensitizing therapies supports a broader strategy to complement checkpoint inhibitors and overcome tumor immune resistance across solid tumor types.

      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 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.

      Further information on our risk factors is contained in our periodic reports on Form 10-Q and Form 10-K that we have filed and will file with the SEC. Any forward-looking statement made by us herein speaks only as of the date on which it is made. Factors or events that could cause our actual results to differ may emerge from time to time, and it is not possible for us to predict all of them. We undertake no obligation to publicly update any forward-looking statement, whether as a result of new information, future developments or otherwise, except as may be required by law.

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      Release – Unicycive Therapeutics Announces the Publication of Oxylanthanum Carbonate Pivotal Trial Data in Clinical Journal of the American Society of Nephrology

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      July 24, 2025 8:00am EDT Download as PDF

      OLC was well-tolerated and enabled serum phosphate control in over 90% of patients with a low pill burden

      LOS ALTOS, Calif., July 24, 2025 (GLOBE NEWSWIRE) — Unicycive Therapeutics, Inc. (Nasdaq: UNCY), a clinical-stage biotechnology company developing therapies for patients with kidney disease (the “Company” or “Unicycive”), today announced the publication of pivotal trial data describing the safety and tolerability of oxylanthanum carbonate (OLC) in chronic kidney disease (CKD) patients on dialysis in the Clinical Journal of the American Society of Nephrology.

      The publication, entitled “A Phase 2 Clinical Trial of Oxylanthanum Carbonate in Patients Receiving Maintenance Hemodialysis with Hyperphosphatemia,” examines the safety and tolerability of OLC at clinically effective doses with a goal serum phosphate concentration of ≤5.5 mg/dL. Eighty-six patients were treated with OLC in this open-label single arm Phase 2 study. At screening, only 59% of patients had serum phosphate levels of ≤5.5 mg/dL (phosphate control). OLC was well tolerated and enabled serum phosphate control in >90% of patients with a low pill burden (two-thirds of patients receiving three or fewer tablets/day). Pharmacokinetic analysis showed that systemic absorption of OLC (measured as lanthanum) was minimal to none in CKD patients.

      “With the favorable tolerability, strong efficacy and low pill burden highlighted in this prestigious publication, we continue to believe that OLC has the potential to offer patients a new option that could help improve adherence to treatment over time,” said Shalabh Gupta, MD, Chief Executive Officer of Unicycive. “This pivotal study was the final clinical evidence needed for our NDA package. We continue to collaborate closely with the U.S. Food and Drug Administration as we address their outstanding manufacturing questions and align on a path forward to bring OLC to this underserved patient population as quickly as possible.”

      Key Findings:

      • More than 90% of patients with hyperphosphatemia taking OLC achieved effective phosphate control.
      • Two-thirds of patients required three or fewer OLC tablets per day to achieve target serum phosphate levels, with most requiring no more than one tablet with each meal.
      • OLC was well tolerated in CKD patients on dialysis. The most common treatment-related adverse events were gastrointestinal (9% diarrhea; 6% vomiting) and only 4% of patients discontinued treatment due to treatment-related adverse events.

      “Despite the various treatment options available, there remains a significant need in managing hyperphosphatemia, which heavily impacts people with chronic kidney disease on dialysis,” said Dr. Pablo Pergola, MD, PhD, Research Director, Clinical Advancement Center, Renal Associates, P.A., and principal investigator of the trial. “These data add to the growing body of clinical evidence supporting the potential of OLC as an innovative treatment option, demonstrating effective phosphate control and reducing pill burden. OLC’s unique profile offers a promising alternative with favorable tolerability, potentially transforming the standard of care for patients.”

      The full publication can be accessed here and on the Presentations & Research page of Unicycive’s website.

      About Oxylanthanum Carbonate (OLC)
      OLC is an investigational oral phosphate binder that leverages proprietary nanoparticle technology to deliver high phosphate binding potency, reducing the number and size of pills that patients must take to treat hyperphosphatemia in patients with chronic kidney disease (CKD) on dialysis. Its potential best-in-class profile may have meaningful patient adherence benefits over currently available treatment options as it requires a lower pill burden.

      Unicycive is seeking FDA approval of OLC via the 505(b)(2) regulatory pathway. The NDA submission package is based on data from three clinical studies (a Phase 1 study in healthy volunteers, a bioequivalence study in healthy volunteers, and a tolerability study of OLC in CKD patients on dialysis), multiple preclinical studies, and the chemistry, manufacturing and controls (CMC) data. OLC is protected by a strong global patent portfolio including issued patents on composition of matter with exclusivity until 2031, and with the potential for patent term extension until 2035.

      About Hyperphosphatemia
      Hyperphosphatemia is a serious medical condition that occurs in nearly all patients with End Stage Renal Disease (ESRD). Annually there are over 450,000 individuals in the U.S. that require medication to control their phosphate levels.1 Uncontrolled hyperphosphatemia is strongly associated with increased death and hospitalization for CKD patients on dialysis. Treatment of hyperphosphatemia is aimed at lowering serum phosphate levels via two means: (1) restricting dietary phosphorus intake; and (2) using, on a daily basis, and with each meal, oral phosphate binding drugs that facilitate fecal elimination of dietary phosphate rather than its absorption from the gastrointestinal tract into the bloodstream.

      1Flythe JE. Dialysis-Past, Present, and Future: A Kidney360 Perspectives Series. Kidney360. 2023 May 1;4(5):567-568. doi: 10.34067/KID.0000000000000145. Epub 2023 Jun 29. PMID: 37229723; PMCID: PMC10371371.

      About Unicycive Therapeutics
      Unicycive Therapeutics is a biotechnology company developing novel treatments for kidney diseases. Unicycive’s lead investigational treatment is oxylanthanum carbonate, a novel phosphate binding for the treatment of hyperphosphatemia in patients with chronic kidney disease who are on dialysis. Unicycive’s second investigational treatment UNI-494 is intended for the treatment of conditions related to acute kidney injury. It has been granted Orphan Drug designation (ODD) by the FDA for the prevention of Delayed Graft Function (DGF) in kidney transplant patients and has completed a Phase 1 dose-ranging safety study in healthy volunteers. For more information, please visit Unicycive.com and follow us on LinkedIn and X.

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      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 Unicycive’s expectations, strategy, plans or intentions. These forward-looking statements are based on Unicycive’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 candidates; risks related to business interruptions, which could seriously harm our financial condition and increase our costs and expenses; dependence on key personnel; 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. Actual results may differ materially from those indicated by such forward-looking statements as a result of various important factors, including: the uncertainties related to market conditions and other factors described more fully in the section entitled ‘Risk Factors’ in Unicycive’s Annual Report on Form 10-K for the year ended December 31, 2024, and other periodic reports filed with the Securities and Exchange Commission. Any forward-looking statements contained in this press release speak only as of the date hereof, and Unicycive specifically disclaims any obligation to update any forward-looking statement, whether as a result of new information, future events or otherwise.

      Investor Contacts:

      Kevin Gardner
      LifeSci Advisors
      kgardner@lifesciadvisors.com

      Media Contact:

      Rachel Visi
      Real Chemistry
      redery@realchemistry.com

      SOURCE: Unicycive Therapeutics, Inc.

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      Released July 24, 2025

      The Oncology Institute, Inc. (TOI) – Improving Oncology Treatment While Cutting Costs


      Wednesday, July 23, 2025

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

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      Initiating Coverage of The Oncology Institute With An Outperform Rating. The Oncology Institute of Hope & Innovation (TOI) is a medical practice management company specializing in community-based oncology practices. It manages and operates oncology clinics in five states using its proprietary, value-based methodology. These treatment regimens have improved outcomes for patients while reducing the cost of care.

      TOI Uses Capitated Contracts To Control Costs. TOI enters into contracts with third-party payers to treat a specified number of health plan members based on the estimated per-member, per-month cost. This method of providing coverage based on population size is known as capitation. It also offers traditional fee-for-service as well as value-based oncology care.  This provides TOI with the flexibility to contract with more insurance plans.


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      Release – GeoVax to Report Second Quarter 2025 Financial Results and Provide Corporate Update on July 28, 2025

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        GeoVax to Host Conference Call at 4:30 PM ET

        Atlanta, GA, July 22, 2025 – GeoVax Labs, Inc. (Nasdaq: GOVX), a clinical-stage biotechnology company developing multi-antigen vaccines and immunotherapies for infectious diseases and cancer, today announced that it will report second quarter 2025 financial results on Monday, July 28, 2025, after the close of U.S. markets. Following the release, management will host a live conference call and webcast, including Q&A, at 4:30 p.m. ET to provide a corporate update and discuss financial results.

        Conference Call Details

        To access the live conference call, participants may register here. The live audio webcast of the call will be available under “Events and Presentations” in the Investor Relations section of the GeoVax website at geovax.com/investors. To participate via telephone, please register in advance here. Upon registration, all telephone participants will receive a confirmation email detailing how to join the conference call, including the dial-in number along with a unique passcode and registrant ID that can be used to access the call. While not required, it is recommended that participants join the call ten minutes prior to the scheduled start. An archive of the audio webcast will be available on GeoVax’s website approximately two hours after the conference call and will remain available for at least 90 days following the event.

        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 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.

        Company Contact:

        info@geovax.com

        678-384-7220

        Investor Relations Contact:

        geovax@precisionaq.com

        212-698-8696

        Media Contact:

        Jessica Starman

        media@geovax.com