Kura Oncology Inc Stock Price, News & Analysis

Kura Oncology, Inc. announced a clinical collaboration with Novartis to study the combination of tipifarnib and alpelisib for treating head and neck squamous cell carcinoma (HNSCC) driven by HRAS or PIK3CA pathways. This follows promising preclinical results indicating enhanced anti-tumor activity when both drugs target co-dependent pathways. The Phase 1/2 KURRENT trial is set to commence in the second half of 2021, aiming to potentially broaden tipifarnib's application among advanced HNSCC patients. Kura retains global rights to tipifarnib.

Kura Oncology announced the dosing of the first patient in the Phase 1b expansion of KOMET-001, targeting relapsed/refractory acute myeloid leukemia (AML) with its selective menin inhibitor, KO-539. The trial includes two cohorts: 200 mg and 600 mg doses, each enrolling at least 12 genetically enriched patients. KO-539 showed promising activity and a favorable safety profile in prior phases. The data obtained will aid in determining the recommended Phase 2 dose and potentially contribute to registration efforts. Kura aims to present future data at medical meetings.

Kura Oncology (Nasdaq: KURA) announced its participation in the JMP Securities Life Sciences Conference, with CEO Troy Wilson scheduled for a virtual presentation on June 17, 2021, at 3:00 p.m. ET. The live audio webcast will be accessible on Kura's website, with a replay available afterward. Kura focuses on precision medicines for cancer treatment, with promising candidates like KO-539 and Tipifarnib in clinical trials targeting specific cancers, including acute myeloid leukemia and HRAS mutant head and neck cancer.

Kura Oncology (Nasdaq: KURA) announced the appointment of Carol Schafer to its board of directors, effective June 3, 2021. With over 25 years of experience in healthcare investment banking, including her recent role as Vice Chair of Equity Capital Markets at Wells Fargo Securities, Schafer is expected to contribute significantly to Kura’s strategic initiatives. She will succeed Robert Hoffman, who is stepping down from the board on August 3, 2021, after six years of service. Kura's pipeline includes promising cancer treatment candidates like KO-539 and Tipifarnib.

Kura Oncology, a clinical-stage biopharmaceutical company focused on cancer treatments, announced its participation in the Cowen 2nd Annual Virtual Oncology Innovation Summit. CEO Troy Wilson will present in a fireside chat on May 20, 2021, at 10:20 a.m. PT. A live audio webcast will be available on the company's website, with a replay following the event. Kura's pipeline includes KO-539, a menin inhibitor in a Phase 1/2 trial, and Tipifarnib, a farnesyl transferase inhibitor with Breakthrough Therapy Designation, currently in a registration-directed study for head and neck cancer.

Kura Oncology reported its Q1 2021 financial results, highlighting the promising clinical activity and safety profile of its menin inhibitor KO-539. The KOMET-001 trial has been amended to include Phase 1b expansion cohorts for NPM1-mutant and KMT2A-rearranged relapsed/refractory AML patients. Kura maintains a solid financial position with $603.9 million in cash, expected to fund operations into 2024. The company also announced a publication of tipifarnib trial data in the Journal of Clinical Oncology and received Breakthrough Device Designation for an HRAS companion diagnostic.

Kura Oncology (KURA) will report its Q1 2021 financial results on May 6, 2021, after the U.S. markets close. A conference call will follow at 4:30 p.m. ET to discuss the results and provide a corporate update. The call can be accessed by dialing the provided numbers. Kura focuses on precision cancer treatments, with notable therapies in its pipeline, including KO-539 for acute myeloid leukemia and Tipifarnib for HRAS mutant head and neck cancer, which has received Breakthrough Therapy Designation.

Kura Oncology reported significant results from the Phase 2 RUN-HN trial of tipifarnib for HRAS mutant head and neck squamous cell carcinoma (HNSCC). The objective response rate (ORR) was 55%, with a median progression-free survival (PFS) of 5.6 months, outperforming previous therapies which had a PFS of 3.6 months (p=0.0012). The median overall survival (OS) was recorded at 15.4 months. The safety profile was consistent with earlier data, supporting the advancement of the AIM-HN registration-directed trial. These findings underscore the potential of genomic testing in identifying suitable candidates for tipifarnib treatment.

Kura Oncology reported positive developments regarding its clinical pipeline and financial results for 2020. Preliminary data for KO-539 showed significant single-agent activity in relapsed AML patients, particularly those with NPM1 mutations. The FDA granted Breakthrough Therapy Designation to tipifarnib for treating recurrent HRAS mutant HNSCC. Financially, the company ended 2020 with $633.3 million in cash, ensuring operational funding into 2024. However, Kura also reported an increase in net losses, reaching $89.6 million for the year.