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Alpha Tau Medical Ltd. (NASDAQ: DRTS) is a clinical-stage oncology therapeutics company developing Alpha DaRT, a localized alpha-radiation therapy for solid tumors. The DRTS news feed highlights the company’s clinical progress, regulatory interactions, manufacturing milestones, and financial updates related to this technology.
Recent news has focused on Alpha Tau’s expanding clinical program. The company has reported final results from a first-in-human pancreatic ductal adenocarcinoma study in Montreal, including disease control and response rates, and is running the IMPACT multi-center pilot trial in the United States combining Alpha DaRT with chemotherapy in newly diagnosed unresectable or metastatic pancreatic cancer. News items also cover pilot studies in recurrent glioblastoma multiforme, including the first reported Alpha DaRT treatment in the brain, as well as FDA-approved trials in locally recurrent prostate cancer.
Regulatory and pre-market developments are another frequent theme. Alpha Tau has announced submission of the first module of its pre-market approval application to the U.S. FDA for Alpha DaRT in recurrent cutaneous squamous cell carcinoma, under a modular PMA framework. The company also reports on Breakthrough Device Designations, participation in the FDA’s Total Product Life Cycle Advisory Program, and marketing authorization processes in other regions.
Operational and corporate updates appear regularly, including receipt of a radioactive material license for the company’s manufacturing facility in New Hampshire, participation in major healthcare and investor conferences, and periodic financial results with corporate commentary. Investors and observers can use the DRTS news page to follow key milestones in Alpha Tau’s efforts to advance Alpha DaRT through clinical development, regulatory review, and preparation for potential commercialization.
Alpha Tau Medical (NASDAQ: DRTS), developer of the Alpha DaRT® cancer therapy, reported Q2 2024 financial results and provided a corporate update. Key highlights include:
- First patient treated for liver metastases from colorectal cancer in May
- Publication in Cancers journal showing nearly 100% overall response rate in treated lesions
- Cash balance of $74.1 million, providing at least two years of runway
- ReSTART U.S. pivotal trial in recurrent cutaneous squamous cell carcinoma progressing
- Ongoing internal organ trials generating strong clinician interest
- New manufacturing plant in Hudson, NH approved and under renovation
Financial results for H1 2024 show R&D expenses of $13.3 million, marketing expenses of $1.1 million, and G&A expenses of $3.0 million. Net loss was $15.4 million ($0.22 per share), compared to $16.9 million ($0.24 per share) in H1 2023.
Alpha Tau announced the publication of long-term safety and efficacy data for its Alpha DaRT™ cancer therapy in the journal Cancers. The pooled analysis included 81 patients with hard-to-treat skin, head and neck, and oral cavity cancers from four international clinical trials. The results demonstrated an overall response rate of 99%, with a complete response rate of 89% and a 10% partial response rate. No moderate or severe long-term toxicities were observed, and the two-year local recurrence-free survival was estimated at 77%. Follow-up spanned up to 51 months, with a median of 14 months. The study suggests that Alpha DaRT may offer long-term disease control with minimal side effects for difficult-to-treat cancers.
Alpha Tau Medical, a leader in alpha-radiation cancer therapy, announced its participation in the Jefferies Global Healthcare Conference on June 5, 2024. Their CFO, Raphi Levy, will present a corporate overview and update at the event scheduled from 1:30 to 1:55 PM EST in New York. Levy will also be available for one-on-one meetings with investors during the conference. Attendees are encouraged to contact their Jefferies representative to schedule a session.
Alpha Tau Medical reported its Q1 2024 financials and provided a corporate update. The company presented preclinical data showcasing an abscopal immune effect in pancreatic murine tumor models at ESTRO 2024. The first patient in a liver metastases study was treated at McGill University Health Center, with recruitment ongoing for multiple trials. Financially, the company recorded R&D expenses of $6.4 million, marketing expenses of $0.5 million, and G&A expenses of $1.4 million, resulting in a net loss of $8.0 million. Alpha Tau holds $80.7 million in cash, projected to fund operations for at least two years.
Alpha Tau Medical announced the treatment of the first patient with liver cancer metastases using their innovative alpha-radiation cancer therapy, Alpha DaRT. The feasibility and safety study is being conducted at McGill University Health Center in Montreal, Canada. The trial aims to recruit up to 10 patients for a two-staged hepatectomy to resect liver metastases of colorectal cancer. The study will assess the feasibility and safety of delivering Alpha DaRT sources into the liver metastases, as well as its efficacy in terms of radiological and pathological response. CEO Uzi Sofer expressed optimism about the trial's potential to provide new therapeutic options for patients with liver metastases and other challenging cancers.
Alpha Tau Medical presented new preclinical data at the 2024 ESTRO Congress, showcasing the abscopal immune effect of Alpha DaRT in pancreatic murine tumor models. The data revealed a significant reduction in distant tumor growth rate, indicating potential benefits for future clinical trials and patient outcomes. CEO Uzi Sofer highlighted the promising results, emphasizing the therapy's potential in combination with immunotherapy.
Alpha Tau Medical announced that CFO Raphi Levy will present at investor conferences in May 2024. The company, known for its alpha-radiation cancer therapy Alpha DaRT™, will participate in events like Guggenheim Securities Radiopharmaceuticals Day and H.C. Wainwright BioConnect Investor Conference.
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