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    Kura Oncology Inc.

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    Kura Oncology, Inc., a clinical-stage biopharmaceutical company, develops medicines for the treatment of cancer in the United States. Its pipeline consists of small molecule product candidates that target cancer. The company's lead product candidates are tipifarnib, an orally bioavailable inhibitor of farnesyl transferase that is in Phase II clinical trials for the treatment of solid tumors and hematologic indications; and KO-539, a small molecule inhibitor of the menin-Lysine K-specific Methyltransferase 2A protein-protein interaction for the treatment of genetically defined subsets of acute leukemias, including acute myeloid leukemia and acute lymphoblastic leukemia. Kura Oncology, Inc. was founded in 2014 and is headquartered in San Diego, California.

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    Website: kuraoncology.com

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    Recent Analyst Ratings for Kura Oncology Inc.

    DatePrice TargetRatingAnalyst
    4/14/2026$23.00Buy
    Lake Street
    9/4/2025Neutral
    Guggenheim
    2/6/2025Buy → Neutral
    BTIG Research
    10/24/2024$27.00Buy
    UBS
    10/14/2024$26.00 → $19.00Buy → Hold
    Stifel
    12/22/2023$26.00Buy
    Mizuho
    8/11/2023$31.00Buy
    BofA Securities
    7/27/2023$10.50Sector Perform
    Scotiabank
    5/17/2023$31.00Buy
    BTIG Research
    1/31/2023$25.00Buy
    Stifel
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    Chief Commercial Officer Powl Brian T. sold $110,000 worth of shares (10,000 units at $11.00) as part of a pre-agreed trading plan, decreasing direct ownership by 5% to 173,614 units (SEC Form 4)

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    Chief Legal Officer Bair Teresa Brophy sold $21,160 worth of shares (2,256 units at $9.38) as part of a pre-agreed trading plan, decreasing direct ownership by 0.98% to 226,931 units (SEC Form 4)

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    5/20/26 4:05:18 PM ET
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    Chief Commercial Officer Powl Brian T. sold $3,122 worth of shares (339 units at $9.21) as part of a pre-agreed trading plan, decreasing direct ownership by 0.18% to 183,614 units (SEC Form 4)

    4 - Kura Oncology, Inc. (0001422143) (Issuer)

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    Chief Operating Officer Ford Kathleen sold $20,483 worth of shares (2,257 units at $9.08) as part of a pre-agreed trading plan, decreasing direct ownership by 1% to 153,560 units (SEC Form 4)

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    SEC Form 4 filed by Wilson Troy Edward

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    SEC Form 4 filed by Malley Thomas

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    Chief Legal Officer Bair Teresa Brophy sold $94,828 worth of shares (11,208 units at $8.46), decreasing direct ownership by 5% to 226,931 units (SEC Form 4)

    4 - Kura Oncology, Inc. (0001422143) (Issuer)

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    Chief Commercial Officer Powl Brian T. sold $54,266 worth of shares (6,414 units at $8.46), decreasing direct ownership by 3% to 183,275 units (SEC Form 4)

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    Chief Scientific Officer Burrows Francis sold $11,092 worth of shares (1,311 units at $8.46), decreasing direct ownership by 4% to 32,424 units (SEC Form 4)

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    Chief Operating Officer Ford Kathleen sold $15,339 worth of shares (1,813 units at $8.46), decreasing direct ownership by 1% to 153,560 units (SEC Form 4)

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    SEC Form DEFA14A filed by Kura Oncology Inc.

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    Amendment: SEC Form SCHEDULE 13G/A filed by Kura Oncology Inc.

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    SEC Form 10-Q filed by Kura Oncology Inc.

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    Kura Oncology Inc. filed SEC Form 8-K: Results of Operations and Financial Condition, Financial Statements and Exhibits

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    SEC Form DEFA14A filed by Kura Oncology Inc.

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    SEC Form DEF 14A filed by Kura Oncology Inc.

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    Amendment: SEC Form SCHEDULE 13G/A filed by Kura Oncology Inc.

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    Kura Oncology Inc. filed SEC Form 8-K: Results of Operations and Financial Condition, Financial Statements and Exhibits

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    SEC Form SCHEDULE 13G filed by Kura Oncology Inc.

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    Lake Street initiated coverage on Kura Oncology with a new price target

    Lake Street initiated coverage of Kura Oncology with a rating of Buy and set a new price target of $23.00

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    Guggenheim initiated coverage on Kura Oncology

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    Kura Oncology downgraded by BTIG Research

    BTIG Research downgraded Kura Oncology from Buy to Neutral

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    UBS initiated coverage on Kura Oncology with a new price target

    UBS initiated coverage of Kura Oncology with a rating of Buy and set a new price target of $27.00

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    Kura Oncology downgraded by Stifel with a new price target

    Stifel downgraded Kura Oncology from Buy to Hold and set a new price target of $19.00 from $26.00 previously

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    Mizuho initiated coverage on Kura Oncology with a new price target

    Mizuho initiated coverage of Kura Oncology with a rating of Buy and set a new price target of $26.00

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    BofA Securities initiated coverage on Kura Oncology with a new price target

    BofA Securities initiated coverage of Kura Oncology with a rating of Buy and set a new price target of $31.00

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    Scotiabank initiated coverage on Kura Oncology with a new price target

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    BTIG Research initiated coverage on Kura Oncology with a new price target

    BTIG Research initiated coverage of Kura Oncology with a rating of Buy and set a new price target of $31.00

    5/17/23 7:24:53 AM ET
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    Stifel initiated coverage on Kura Oncology with a new price target

    Stifel initiated coverage of Kura Oncology with a rating of Buy and set a new price target of $25.00

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    Kura Oncology Inc. Insider Purchases

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    President & CEO Wilson Troy Edward bought $410,145 worth of shares (50,000 units at $8.20), increasing direct ownership by 98% to 100,968 units (SEC Form 4)

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    Kura Oncology Highlights Darlifarnib's Potential as a Foundational Combination Platform for KRAS-Mutant Cancers and Outlines Development Strategy

    – Preliminary Phase 1a data from darlifarnib + adagrasib demonstrate confirmed, objective response rates of 67% in pancreatic cancer, 50% in non-small cell lung cancer, and 29% in KRAS inhibitor-naïve colorectal cancer patients – – Clinical activity observed in both KRAS inhibitor-naïve and KRAS inhibitor-pretreated patients – – Preclinical data support broad applicability across the evolving RAS inhibitor landscape, including mutant-selective, pan-KRAS and RAS(ON) multi-selective inhibitors – – New platform study designed to accelerate evaluation of darlifarnib across multiple targeted therapies, combinations, and disease settings – – First planned platform combination, darlifarnib + da

    6/3/26 6:53:00 AM ET
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    Kura Oncology and Kyowa Kirin Announce Publication in Blood of Ziftomenib plus Venetoclax / Azacitidine Combination in Patients with R/R NPM1-m AML

    – 87% ORR and 70% CRc in venetoclax-naïve and 48% ORR and 24% CRc in venetoclax-experienced patients at the recommended 600 mg once-daily dose – – Central MRD negativity in 75% of CRc responders with no prior venetoclax exposure; median CRc duration was 9.2 months – – Median OS not reached after median follow up of 10.7 months in patients with no prior venetoclax exposure – – Combination was well tolerated, with low rates of differentiation syndrome and QTc prolongation observed – SAN DIEGO and TOKYO, June 02, 2026 (GLOBE NEWSWIRE) -- Kura Oncology, Inc. (NASDAQ:KURA, "Kura")) and Kyowa Kirin Co., Ltd. (TSE: 4151, "Kyowa Kirin") today announced the publication in Blood of updated resul

    6/2/26 8:32:00 AM ET
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    Kura Oncology Reports Strong Clinical Activity and Safety with Darlifarnib + Adagrasib in KRAS G12C-Mutated Solid Tumors

    – Tumor shrinkage observed in 77% of response-evaluable patients, including in heavily pretreated and KRASi-experienced patients – – ORRs were 67% in PDAC, 50% in NSCLC, and 29% in KRASi-naïve CRC patients – – Results reinforce darlifarnib's potential as a precision combination agent across targeted therapies – – Clear clinical activity in KRASi-experienced patients and manageable safety profile – – Virtual investor event on June 3, 2026, at 12:15 p.m. PT / 3:15 p.m. ET – SAN DIEGO, May 26, 2026 (GLOBE NEWSWIRE) -- Kura Oncology, Inc. (NASDAQ:KURA), a biopharmaceutical company focused on precision medicines for the treatment of cancer, today reported compelling first-in-human data fro

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    Kura Oncology to Present at TD Cowen 7th Annual Oncology Innovation Summit

    SAN DIEGO, May 19, 2026 (GLOBE NEWSWIRE) -- Kura Oncology, Inc. (NASDAQ:KURA) today announced its participation in the TD Cowen 7th Annual Oncology Innovation Summit: Insights for ASCO & EHA. Kura management is scheduled to participate in a virtual fireside chat at 1:30 p.m. ET / 10:30 a.m. PT on May 26, 2026. The live webcast and archived replay of the event may be accessed on the Investors section of the Company's website at www.kuraoncology.com. About Kura Oncology Kura Oncology is a biopharmaceutical company committed to realizing the promise of precision medicines for the treatment of cancer. Kura's pipeline of small molecule drug candidates is designed to target cancer signaling

    5/19/26 4:02:00 PM ET
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    Kura Oncology Reports First Quarter 2026 Financial Results

    – $5.8 million in KOMZIFTI™ (ziftomenib) net product revenue in first full quarter of commercialization – – Robust new patient starts and early launch dynamics, including repeat use, switching and combination adoption, reflect strong early momentum – – Broad and rapid payer access achieved, with > 93% coverage and favorable positioning across > 12 million lives – – Multiple 2026 data readouts expected to support ziftomenib as a broadly combinable backbone across AML – – $580.8 million in cash, cash equivalents and short-term investments, plus $180 million in anticipated collaboration payments, expected to support advancement of ziftomenib AML program through first topline KOMET-017 Phase

    5/12/26 4:02:00 PM ET
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    Kura Oncology and Kyowa Kirin to Present Updated Frontline Ziftomenib / 7+3 Combination Data at EHA 2026 Congress

    – Oral presentation to feature 99-patient dataset with extended follow-up in newly diagnosed NPM1-m or KMT2A-r AML – – High CRc rates (90–96%) with deep MRD negativity (> 80%) across both subtypes – – Durable responses with median duration of CRc not reached in NPM1-m patients at ~15 months median follow-up – – Phase 3 KOMET-017 trial currently enrolling with potential for accelerated FDA review in 2028 – – Virtual Kura investor call on June 3 at 8:00 a.m. ET – SAN DIEGO, May 12, 2026 (GLOBE NEWSWIRE) -- Kura Oncology, Inc. (NASDAQ:KURA) and Kyowa Kirin Co., Ltd. (TSE: 4151, "Kyowa Kirin") today announced that updated results from the frontline arm of the Phase 1 KOMET-007 (NCT0573518

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    Kura Oncology to Participate in Bank of America Securities Healthcare Conference

    SAN DIEGO, May 06, 2026 (GLOBE NEWSWIRE) -- Kura Oncology, Inc. (NASDAQ:KURA), a biopharmaceutical company committed to realizing the promise of precision medicines for the treatment of cancer, today announced its participation in the Bank of America Securities 2026 Healthcare Conference. Kura management is scheduled to participate in a fireside chat at 6:00 p.m. ET / 3:00 p.m. PT on May 13, 2026. The live webcast and archived replay of the event may be accessed on the Investors section of the Company's website at www.kuraoncology.com. About Kura Oncology Kura Oncology is a biopharmaceutical company committed to realizing the promise of precision medicines for the treatment of cancer. Ku

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    Kura Oncology to Report First Quarter 2026 Financial Results

    SAN DIEGO, May 05, 2026 (GLOBE NEWSWIRE) -- Kura Oncology, Inc. (NASDAQ:KURA), a biopharmaceutical company committed to realizing the promise of precision medicines for the treatment of cancer, today announced it will report first quarter 2026 financial results after the close of U.S. financial markets on Tuesday, May 12, 2026. Kura's management will host a webcast and conference call at 4:30 p.m. ET / 1:30 p.m. PT to discuss the financial results and provide a corporate update. The live webcast and archived replay of the event may be accessed on the Investors section of the Company's website at www.kuraoncology.com. About Kura Oncology Kura Oncology is a biopharmaceutical company comm

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    Kura Oncology Reports Inducement Grants Under Nasdaq Listing Rule 5635(c)(4)

    SAN DIEGO, May 04, 2026 (GLOBE NEWSWIRE) -- Kura Oncology, Inc. (the "Company") (NASDAQ:KURA), a biopharmaceutical company committed to realizing the promise of precision medicines for the treatment of cancer, today announced that on May 1, 2026, the Compensation Committee of the Company's Board of Directors (the "Compensation Committee") granted inducement awards consisting of nonstatutory stock options to purchase 133,750 shares of common stock to five (5) new employees under the Company's 2023 Inducement Option Plan, as amended. The Compensation Committee approved the stock options as an inducement material to such employees' employment in accordance with Nasdaq Listing Rule 5635(c)(4).

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    Kyowa Kirin and Kura Oncology Initiate Japanese Phase 2 Registration-Directed Trial of Ziftomenib in R/R NPM1-m AML

    TOKYO and SAN DIEGO, April 24, 2026 (GLOBE NEWSWIRE) -- Kyowa Kirin Co., Ltd. (TSE: 4151, "Kyowa Kirin") and Kura Oncology, Inc. (NASDAQ:KURA, "Kura")) today announced the first patient has been dosed in a Japanese Phase 2 registrational clinical trial (jRCT2031250550) studying ziftomenib, an oral menin inhibitor, for the treatment of relapsed or refractory (R/R) NPM1-mutated (NPM1-m) acute myeloid leukemia (AML). NPM1-m AML accounts for approximately 30% of AML patients. The initiation of this trial represents a significant step forward toward establishing a potential new treatment option for patients in Japan. Following completion of this clinical trial, Kyowa Kirin plans to file for reg

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    Blood Cancer Therapeutics Reach Critical Commercial and Clinical Inflection Points

    Issued on behalf of GT Biopharma, Inc. USA News Group News Commentary VANCOUVER, BC, Dec. 4, 2025 /PRNewswire/ -- Triple-therapy immunotherapy approaches are demonstrating complete leukemia elimination in preclinical models by reprogramming how cancer cells die to trigger powerful immune responses[1], while breakthrough natural killer cell research is revealing new pathways to supercharge the body's innate tumor-fighting capabilities[2]. These developments position GT Biopharma, Inc. (NASDAQ:GTBP), Geron Corporation (NASDAQ:GERN), Kura Oncology, Inc. (NASDAQ:KURA), SELLAS Life Sciences Group, Inc. (NASDAQ:SLS), and TScan Therapeutics, Inc. (NASDAQ:TCRX). The FDA's November approval of the f

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    OMass Therapeutics Appoints Carol A. Schafer as Non-Executive Director and Chair of the Audit Committee

    PRESS RELEASE OMass Therapeutics Appoints Carol A. Schafer as Non-Executive Director and Chair of the Audit Committee Oxford, United Kingdom – 6th August 2025 – OMass Therapeutics (‘OMass' or ‘the Company'), a biotechnology company identifying medicines against highly validated target ecosystems such as membrane proteins or intracellular complexes, today announces the appointment of Carol A. Schafer as non-executive Director and Chair of the Audit Committee. Carol has more than 25 years of experience in investment banking, equity capital markets, corporate finance and business development in the healthcare sector. She currently serves on the Board of Directors for Insmed Incorporated (NAS

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    Cartography Announces Appointment of Troy Wilson, Ph.D., J.D., to its Board of Directors

    – Industry veteran to serve as independent director, strengthening the board and bringing extensive leadership, executive and governance experience to Cartography as it builds out its oncology platform and pipeline - Cartography Biosciences, Inc., an oncology company advancing a pipeline of antibody therapeutics that more precisely target tumors, today announced the appointment of Troy E. Wilson, Ph.D., J.D., as an independent director. Dr. Wilson, a 25-year veteran of the biopharma industry, is President, CEO and co-founder of Kura Oncology (NASDAQ:KURA) and has served as chairman of its Board of Directors since it was founded in 2014. "We are delighted to have attracted a true industry

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    Kura Oncology Appoints Michael Vasconcelles, M.D., to Board of Directors

    SAN DIEGO, Sept. 17, 2024 (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 Michael Vasconcelles, M.D., to its Board of Directors. Dr. Vasconcelles is an accomplished biopharmaceutical executive with more than 25 years of oncology drug development experience and industry leadership. "On behalf of our Board and leadership team, we are delighted to have Mike join our Board of Directors," said Troy Wilson, Ph.D., J.D., President and Chief Executive Officer of Kura Oncology. "His extensive experience in R&D and regulatory aff

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    Kura Oncology Appoints Brian Powl as Chief Commercial Officer

    SAN DIEGO, Aug. 14, 2023 (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 Brian Powl as Chief Commercial Officer. Mr. Powl joins Kura with more than 20 years of experience in building commercial brands in hematology and oncology, with a focus on developing and executing patient-focused strategies across sales, marketing and market access for global biotech and pharmaceutical products. "Brian is an accomplished leader with a strong track record in building successful commercial organizations and driving global commercial

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    Viridian Therapeutics Appoints Carrie Melvin as Chief Operating Officer

    WALTHAM, Mass., June 23, 2022 (GLOBE NEWSWIRE) -- Viridian Therapeutics, Inc. (NASDAQ:VRDN), a biotechnology company advancing new treatments for patients suffering from serious diseases underserved by current therapies, today announced the appointment of Carrie Melvin as Chief Operating Officer, a newly created position at the company. "As we prepare for late-stage clinical development for our TED programs, we are excited to add Carrie to the Viridian team" said Jonathan Violin, Ph.D., Viridian Therapeutics' President and CEO. "Carrie's extensive experience in a wide range of operational activities supporting product development and approval will be tremendously valuable to our expanding

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    Celularity Appoints Industry Leader Diane Parks to its Board of Directors

    FLORHAM PARK, N.J., June 03, 2022 (GLOBE NEWSWIRE) -- Celularity Inc. (NASDAQ:CELU) ("Celularity"), a clinical-stage biotechnology company developing placental-derived off-the-shelf allogeneic cell therapies, today announced the appointment of Diane Parks to its Board of Directors. Ms. Parks, an executive with deep experience in the commercialization of novel immuno-oncology therapies, has led the successful launch of numerous hematology and cancer therapies at large pharmaceutical and biotech companies, including Kite Pharma, Inc. (now part of Gilead Sciences, Inc.), Amgen Inc., and Genentech, Inc. (now part of Roche Holdings, Inc.). "It is with great pleasure we welcome Diane to the Cel

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    Kura Oncology Appoints Teresa Bair as Chief Legal Officer

    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. "She brings a breadth of expertise across a range of legal and business

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    PepGen Announces New Additions to Leadership Team and Board of Directors

    New appointments follow PepGen's recent $112.5 million crossover financing to advance therapies for neuromuscular diseases PepGen is rapidly advancing lead programs in Duchenne muscular dystrophy and myotonic dystrophy type 1 to the clinic and growing its team in Boston, MA. 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. "As we continue to evolve our team of PepGen Pioneers, I am delighted to announce the p

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    Kura Oncology Appoints Carol Schafer to Board of Directors

    SAN DIEGO, June 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 announced the appointment of Wall Street veteran Carol Schafer to its board of directors, effective June 3, 2021. Ms. Schafer has more than 25 years of experience in healthcare investment banking, most recently as Vice Chair of Equity Capital Markets at Wells Fargo Securities. “Carol brings a wealth of experience as a trusted strategic and financial advisor to the leadership teams of growing biopharmaceutical companies,” said Troy Wilson, Ph.D., J.D., President and Chief Exe

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    Kura Oncology Highlights Darlifarnib's Potential as a Foundational Combination Platform for KRAS-Mutant Cancers and Outlines Development Strategy

    – Preliminary Phase 1a data from darlifarnib + adagrasib demonstrate confirmed, objective response rates of 67% in pancreatic cancer, 50% in non-small cell lung cancer, and 29% in KRAS inhibitor-naïve colorectal cancer patients – – Clinical activity observed in both KRAS inhibitor-naïve and KRAS inhibitor-pretreated patients – – Preclinical data support broad applicability across the evolving RAS inhibitor landscape, including mutant-selective, pan-KRAS and RAS(ON) multi-selective inhibitors – – New platform study designed to accelerate evaluation of darlifarnib across multiple targeted therapies, combinations, and disease settings – – First planned platform combination, darlifarnib + da

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    Kura Oncology Reports Strong Clinical Activity and Safety with Darlifarnib + Adagrasib in KRAS G12C-Mutated Solid Tumors

    – Tumor shrinkage observed in 77% of response-evaluable patients, including in heavily pretreated and KRASi-experienced patients – – ORRs were 67% in PDAC, 50% in NSCLC, and 29% in KRASi-naïve CRC patients – – Results reinforce darlifarnib's potential as a precision combination agent across targeted therapies – – Clear clinical activity in KRASi-experienced patients and manageable safety profile – – Virtual investor event on June 3, 2026, at 12:15 p.m. PT / 3:15 p.m. ET – SAN DIEGO, May 26, 2026 (GLOBE NEWSWIRE) -- Kura Oncology, Inc. (NASDAQ:KURA), a biopharmaceutical company focused on precision medicines for the treatment of cancer, today reported compelling first-in-human data fro

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    Kura Oncology Reports First Quarter 2026 Financial Results

    – $5.8 million in KOMZIFTI™ (ziftomenib) net product revenue in first full quarter of commercialization – – Robust new patient starts and early launch dynamics, including repeat use, switching and combination adoption, reflect strong early momentum – – Broad and rapid payer access achieved, with > 93% coverage and favorable positioning across > 12 million lives – – Multiple 2026 data readouts expected to support ziftomenib as a broadly combinable backbone across AML – – $580.8 million in cash, cash equivalents and short-term investments, plus $180 million in anticipated collaboration payments, expected to support advancement of ziftomenib AML program through first topline KOMET-017 Phase

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    Kura Oncology and Kyowa Kirin to Present Updated Frontline Ziftomenib / 7+3 Combination Data at EHA 2026 Congress

    – Oral presentation to feature 99-patient dataset with extended follow-up in newly diagnosed NPM1-m or KMT2A-r AML – – High CRc rates (90–96%) with deep MRD negativity (> 80%) across both subtypes – – Durable responses with median duration of CRc not reached in NPM1-m patients at ~15 months median follow-up – – Phase 3 KOMET-017 trial currently enrolling with potential for accelerated FDA review in 2028 – – Virtual Kura investor call on June 3 at 8:00 a.m. ET – SAN DIEGO, May 12, 2026 (GLOBE NEWSWIRE) -- Kura Oncology, Inc. (NASDAQ:KURA) and Kyowa Kirin Co., Ltd. (TSE: 4151, "Kyowa Kirin") today announced that updated results from the frontline arm of the Phase 1 KOMET-007 (NCT0573518

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    Kura Oncology to Report First Quarter 2026 Financial Results

    SAN DIEGO, May 05, 2026 (GLOBE NEWSWIRE) -- Kura Oncology, Inc. (NASDAQ:KURA), a biopharmaceutical company committed to realizing the promise of precision medicines for the treatment of cancer, today announced it will report first quarter 2026 financial results after the close of U.S. financial markets on Tuesday, May 12, 2026. Kura's management will host a webcast and conference call at 4:30 p.m. ET / 1:30 p.m. PT to discuss the financial results and provide a corporate update. The live webcast and archived replay of the event may be accessed on the Investors section of the Company's website at www.kuraoncology.com. About Kura Oncology Kura Oncology is a biopharmaceutical company comm

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    Kura Oncology Reports Darlifarnib Plus Cabozantinib Demonstrates Robust Activity in Patients With Clear Cell Renal Cell Carcinoma Previously Treated With Cabozantinib

    Data from subset analysis of cabozantinib-pretreated patients support potential to overcome resistance and resensitize tumors to VEGF TKI therapy 44% ORR and 94% DCR in ccRCC patients previously treated with cabozantinib, with tumor shrinkage observed in 75% of patients Responses observed in heavily pretreated patients, including those with stable disease on prior cabozantinib Durable treatment durations reaching 56 weeks, with one-third of patients remaining on therapy at time of data cut-off Manageable safety and tolerability profile in all RCC patients across multiple dose levels Virtual investor event today, April 17, 2026, at 7:30 a.m. PT / 10:30 a.m. ET / 4:30 p.m. CEST SAN DIEG

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    Kura Oncology to Present Darlifarnib Plus Cabozantinib Data in Patients with Clear Cell Renal Cell Carcinoma Previously Treated with Cabozantinib at IKCS Europe 2026

    Data build on findings presented at ESMO 2025 and support potential of darlifarnib to overcome resistance and resensitize tumors to VEGFR TKI therapy Virtual investor call on April 17, 2026, at 7:30 a.m. PT / 10:30 a.m. ET / 4:30 p.m. CEST SAN DIEGO, April 09, 2026 (GLOBE NEWSWIRE) -- Kura Oncology, Inc. (NASDAQ:KURA), a biopharmaceutical company focused on precision medicines for the treatment of cancer, today announced it will present updated data from its ongoing FIT-001 clinical trial (NCT 06026410) evaluating darlifarnib (KO-2806) in combination with cabozantinib in patients with advanced clear cell renal cell carcinoma at the International Kidney Cancer Symposium (IKCS) Europe 2026

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    Kura Oncology Reports Fourth Quarter and Full Year 2025 Financial Results

    – KOMZIFTI™ (ziftomenib) launch generating early revenue momentum and rapid payer coverage decisions – – Market feedback emphasizes differentiated safety, combinability and convenience of ziftomenib, supporting ongoing development plans targeting up to 50% of AML patients – – Orange Book listing of patents extending up to 2044 reinforces long-term value for KOMZIFTI – – FIT-001 Phase 1b dose expansion initiated for darlifarnib and cabozantinib combination in advanced renal cell carcinoma – – Multiple 2026 clinical data milestones expected across AML and solid tumor programs – – Strong capital position of $667.2 million in cash, cash equivalents and short-term investments, together with

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    Kura Oncology to Report Fourth Quarter and Full Year 2025 Financial Results

    SAN DIEGO, Feb. 26, 2026 (GLOBE NEWSWIRE) -- Kura Oncology, Inc. (NASDAQ:KURA), a biopharmaceutical company committed to realizing the promise of precision medicines for the treatment of cancer, today announced it will report fourth quarter and full year 2025 financial results on Thursday, March 5, 2026, before the U.S. financial markets open. Kura's management will host a conference call and webcast at 8:00 a.m. ET / 5:00 a.m. PT to discuss the financial results and provide a corporate update. The live webcast and archived replay of the event may be accessed on the Investors section of the Company's website at www.kuraoncology.com. About Kura Oncology Kura Oncology is a biopharmaceuti

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    Kura Oncology and Kyowa Kirin Report Combination Data for KOMZIFTI™ (Ziftomenib) with Venetoclax and Azacitidine in Newly Diagnosed and Relapsed/Refractory AML

    – 86% (32/37) CRc and 73% (27/37) CR in newly diagnosed NPM1-m AML, with 68% (17/25) of CRc responders achieving molecular MRD negativity by central NGS  – Median duration of complete response and overall survival not yet reached in newly diagnosed NPM1-m patients as of data cutoff – – 65% (31/48) ORR in R/R NPM1-m AML, 83% (19/23) ORR in venetoclax-naïve – – 41% (13/32) ORR in R/R KMT2A-r AML, 70% (7/10) ORR in venetoclax-naïve – – Triplet combination was well tolerated in both newly diagnosed and relapsed/refractory settings; addition of ziftomenib did not increase toxicity beyond that expected with venetoclax/azacitidine alone – – Ziftomenib's broad clinical development program spans

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