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Kura Oncology Provides Update on Phase 1b Study of KO-539 in Acute Myeloid Leukemia

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Wednesday, November 24, 2021

Patients currently enrolled in the Phase 1b study may continue to receive KO-539, although no additional patients may be enrolled until the partial clinical hold is resolved.

Key Points: 
  • Patients currently enrolled in the Phase 1b study may continue to receive KO-539, although no additional patients may be enrolled until the partial clinical hold is resolved.
  • Kura is working closely with the FDA and the site investigators to resolve the partial clinical hold as quickly as possible.
  • Until the partial clinical hold is resolved, and the Company has more clarity regarding the impact on timing, Kura is suspending guidance on the completion of enrollment in the KOMET-001 Phase 1b study and determination of the recommended Phase 2 dose of KO-539.
  • Kura Oncology is a clinical-stage biopharmaceutical company committed to realizing the promise of precision medicines for the treatment of cancer.

Kura Oncology to Participate in Two Upcoming Investor Conferences

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Tuesday, November 23, 2021

ET / 8:20 a.m. PT on November 30, 2021; and

Key Points: 
  • ET / 8:20 a.m. PT on November 30, 2021; and
    A fireside chat at the JMP Securities Hematology and Oncology Summit at 2:20 p.m.
  • Kura Oncology is a clinical-stage biopharmaceutical company committed to realizing the promise of precision medicines for the treatment of cancer.
  • In addition, Kura is pursuing the use of tipifarnib in combination with other oncology therapeutics to address larger genetic subsets of patients, including those who have HRAS- and/or PIK3CA-dependent HNSCC.
  • For additional information about Kura, please visit the Companys website at www.kuraoncology.com .

Kura Oncology Reports Third Quarter 2021 Financial Results

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Thursday, November 4, 2021

ET

Key Points: 
  • ET
    SAN DIEGO, Nov. 04, 2021 (GLOBE NEWSWIRE) -- Kura Oncology, Inc. (Nasdaq: KURA), a clinical-stage biopharmaceutical company committed to realizing the promise of precision medicines for the treatment of cancer, today reported third quarter 2021 financial results and provided a corporate update.
  • Research and development expenses for the third quarter of 2021 were $22.4 million, compared to $16.6 million for the third quarter of 2020.
  • General and administrative expenses for the third quarter of 2021 were $11.3 million, compared to $7.6 million for the third quarter of 2020.
  • ET / 1:30 p.m. PT today, November 4, 2021, to discuss the financial results for the third quarter 2021 and provide a corporate update.

Kura Oncology to Participate in Credit Suisse Healthcare Conference

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Tuesday, November 2, 2021

SAN DIEGO, Nov. 02, 2021 (GLOBE NEWSWIRE) -- Kura Oncology, Inc. (Nasdaq: KURA), a clinical-stage biopharmaceutical company committed to realizing the promise of precision medicines for the treatment of cancer, today announced its participation in the Credit Suisse 30th Annual Healthcare Conference.

Key Points: 
  • SAN DIEGO, Nov. 02, 2021 (GLOBE NEWSWIRE) -- Kura Oncology, Inc. (Nasdaq: KURA), a clinical-stage biopharmaceutical company committed to realizing the promise of precision medicines for the treatment of cancer, today announced its participation in the Credit Suisse 30th Annual Healthcare Conference.
  • Troy Wilson, Ph.D., J.D., President and Chief Executive Officer, is scheduled to participate in a virtual fireside chat at 3:30 p.m.
  • Kura Oncology is a clinical-stage biopharmaceutical company committed to realizing the promise of precision medicines for the treatment of cancer.
  • In addition, Kura is pursuing the use of tipifarnib in combination with other oncology therapeutics to address larger genetic subsets of patients, including those who have HRAS- and/or PIK3CA-dependent HNSCC.

Kura Oncology to Report Third Quarter 2021 Financial Results

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Thursday, October 28, 2021

SAN DIEGO, Oct. 28, 2021 (GLOBE NEWSWIRE) -- Kura Oncology, Inc. (Nasdaq: KURA), a clinical-stage biopharmaceutical company committed to realizing the promise of precision medicines for the treatment of cancer, today announced that it will report third quarter 2021 financial results after the close of U.S. financial markets on Thursday, November 4, 2021.

Key Points: 
  • SAN DIEGO, Oct. 28, 2021 (GLOBE NEWSWIRE) -- Kura Oncology, Inc. (Nasdaq: KURA), a clinical-stage biopharmaceutical company committed to realizing the promise of precision medicines for the treatment of cancer, today announced that it will report third quarter 2021 financial results after the close of U.S. financial markets on Thursday, November 4, 2021.
  • ET / 1:30 p.m. PT that day to discuss the financial results and provide a corporate update.
  • Kura Oncology is a clinical-stage biopharmaceutical company committed to realizing the promise of precision medicines for the treatment of cancer.
  • In addition, Kura is pursuing the use of tipifarnib in combination with other oncology therapeutics to address larger genetic subsets of patients, including those who have HRAS- and/or PIK3CA-dependent HNSCC.

Kura Oncology Appoints Teresa Bair as Chief Legal Officer

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Monday, October 18, 2021

SAN DIEGO, Oct. 18, 2021 (GLOBE NEWSWIRE) -- Kura Oncology, Inc. (Nasdaq: KURA), a clinical-stage biopharmaceutical company committed to realizing the promise of precision medicines for the treatment of cancer, today announced the appointment of Teresa Bair as Chief Legal Officer and Corporate Secretary.

Key Points: 
  • SAN DIEGO, Oct. 18, 2021 (GLOBE NEWSWIRE) -- Kura Oncology, Inc. (Nasdaq: KURA), a clinical-stage biopharmaceutical company committed to realizing the promise of precision medicines for the treatment of cancer, today announced the appointment of Teresa Bair as Chief Legal Officer and Corporate Secretary.
  • Ms. Bair joins Kura with more than 25 years of combined in-house and law firm experience, most recently as General Counsel at Athenex.
  • On behalf of our board and senior leadership team, we want to extend a warm welcome to Teresa, said Troy Wilson, Ph.D., J.D., President and Chief Executive Officer of Kura Oncology.
  • Ms. Bair joins Kura from Athenex, where she served most recently as General Counsel and Senior Vice President, Administration.

Kura Oncology to Participate in Two Upcoming Investor Conferences

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Tuesday, September 7, 2021

ET / 4:00 a.m. PT on September 13, 2021; and

Key Points: 
  • ET / 4:00 a.m. PT on September 13, 2021; and
    A pre-recorded fireside chat at the Cantor Global Healthcare Conference, available at 3:20 p.m.
  • Kura Oncology is a clinical-stage biopharmaceutical company committed to realizing the promise of precision medicines for the treatment of cancer.
  • In addition, Kura is pursuing the use of tipifarnib in combination with other oncology therapeutics to address larger genetic subsets of patients, including those who have HRAS- and/or PIK3CA-dependent HNSCC.
  • For additional information about Kura, please visit the Companys website at www.kuraoncology.com .

PepGen Announces New Additions to Leadership Team and Board of Directors

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Tuesday, August 31, 2021

BOSTON, Aug. 31, 2021 (GLOBE NEWSWIRE) -- PepGen, Inc., a company advancing next-generation oligonucleotide therapies for neuromuscular diseases, today announced that Heidi Henson will join PepGen’s Board of Directors. The company also announced the promotion of Jane Larkindale, Ph.D., to Vice President of Clinical Science.

Key Points: 
  • BOSTON, Aug. 31, 2021 (GLOBE NEWSWIRE) -- PepGen, Inc. ,a company advancing next-generation oligonucleotide therapies for neuromuscular diseases,today announced that Heidi Henson will join PepGens Board of Directors.
  • I am also thrilled to announce the appointment of Heidi Henson, a finance leader bringing decades of experience in the biotech sector, to our Board of Directors.
  • PepGen is led by a strong executive team and Board of Directors, all of whom share an unwavering dedication to advancing novel and transformative solutions for neuromuscular diseases, added Ramin Farzaneh-Far, M.D., PepGens Acting Chief Medical Officer and Executive Chairman of the Board.
  • With the addition of Heidi to the Board and Janes promotion to VP, that team and commitment has been further strengthened.