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Agenus Inc. (NASDAQ: AGEN), an immuno-oncology company, will host a webcast on September 21, 2020, at 2:30 p.m. ET featuring Dr. David O’Malley, who will discuss the data on balstilimab and zalifrelimab presented at ESMO. The session will cover the largest clinical trials concerning refractory cervical cancer and the future of this proprietary combination therapy. Additional discussions will involve progress on Agenus' pipeline assets, including AGEN1181 and various TIGIT therapies. A replay will be available on Agenus’ website.

Agenus Inc. (NASDAQ: AGEN) announced the election of Paul Clark to its Board of Directors on August 31, 2020. Clark brings over 30 years of experience in the pharmaceutical and biotech industries, including leadership roles at ICOS and Abbott Laboratories. His expertise is expected to aid Agenus in transitioning to a commercial company as it prepares for the launch of its first immuno-oncology antibodies. Chairman and CEO Garo Armen highlighted Clark's valuable insights, anticipating positive impacts from his extensive experience in product development and commercialization.

Agenus Inc. (NASDAQ: AGEN) announced that data from two Phase 2 trials of balstilimab, both alone and in combination with zalifrelimab, will be presented at the European Society of Medical Oncology (ESMO) Conference on September 18, 2020. Dr. David O'Malley from Ohio State University will present the findings. The company remains on track to initiate a rolling Biologics License Application (BLA) submission for balstilimab monotherapy this quarter and aims to complete a data packet for the combination therapy by year-end.

Agenus Inc. (NASDAQ: AGEN) released its second quarter 2020 financial results, reporting a net loss of $48 million ($0.28 per share) compared to a loss of $52 million ($0.38 per share) in the same period last year. The company ended Q2 with a cash balance of $79 million, up from $62 million at the end of 2019. Agenus announced advancements in its clinical pipeline, including the initiation of the balstilimab BLA filing and promising results from its combo trials. For the first half of 2020, total revenue reached $42 million, down from $96 million in 2019.

Agenus Inc. (NASDAQ: AGEN) announced that Dr. Jennifer Buell, President and COO, will present on Targeting Myeloid Cells in the Tumor Microenvironment at the William Blair Biotech Focus Conference 2020 on August 4, 2020, from 11:00 AM to 12:00 PM. The presentation aims to highlight innovative immuno-oncology strategies targeting the tumor microenvironment. Agenus, based in Lexington, MA, focuses on developing therapies to enhance immune responses against cancers and infections, utilizing advanced antibody and vaccine platforms.

Agenus Inc. (NASDAQ: AGEN) announced it will update its pipeline and financial results for Q2 2020 on August 6, 2020. The video conference call will review key topics including registration strategies for balstilimab and zalifrelimab, progress with Betta Pharmaceuticals in China, and the clinical advancement of AGEN1181. Additionally, the company will discuss breakthroughs in allogeneic iNKT cells for COVID-19 and cancer, along with updates on AGEN1223 and AGEN2373. The financial results will provide insight into the company’s fiscal health and future outlook.

Agenus Inc. (NASDAQ: AGEN) has secured a $20 million equity investment from Betta Pharmaceuticals, bringing total funding to $35 million. The investment is part of a broader immuno-oncology partnership, granting Betta exclusive rights for the development of Agenus' balstilimab and zalifrelimab in Greater China, with potential milestones of up to $100 million and royalties on net sales. Balstilimab is set for a BLA filing this year, having received Fast Track designation from the US FDA, positioning the company for significant growth.

Agenus (NASDAQ: AGEN), an immuno-oncology company, announced that Dr. Jennifer Buell and Dr. Manuel Hidalgo will discuss allogeneic iNKT cell therapy for infectious diseases at the B. Riley Virtual Infectious Disease Summit on July 21, 2020, from 3:00 PM to 4:00 PM ET. The panel, titled Pursuing Curative Cell Therapy Approaches, will feature AgenTus Therapeutics, a subsidiary of Agenus, alongside other biotech companies. The discussion will revolve around advancements in cell therapy, including AGENT-797, an early iNKT cell therapy aimed at enhancing the immune system's response to cancer.

Agenus Inc. (NASDAQ: AGEN) presented significant findings on its anti-CTLA-4 therapy, AGEN1181, during the AACR 2020 Virtual Annual Meeting. The therapy has exhibited promising clinical activity in early trials and demonstrated curative responses in preclinical models resistant to anti-PD-1. Dr. Antoine Tanne highlighted the potential of combining AGEN1181 with allogeneic cell therapies to enhance treatment effectiveness against solid tumors. The presentation aimed to expand the therapeutic use of immunotherapy in cancer treatment.