On May 13, 2021 Oncolytics Biotech Inc. (NASDAQ: ONCY) (TSX: ONC) reported that the Company will participate in a virtual fireside chat at the 2021 RBC Capital Markets Global Healthcare Conference, which is taking place virtually from May 18-20, 2021 (Press release, Oncolytics Biotech, MAY 13, 2021, View Source [SID1234579884]). Presentation details are listed below.

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Presenter: Dr. Matt Coffey, President & Chief Executive Officer of Oncolytics Biotech Inc.
Date: Wednesday, May 19, 2021
Time: 5:25 pm Eastern Daylight Time
Webcast Link: Please click here

The Company will also be participating in one-on-one investor meetings at the conference. To schedule a meeting, please contact your RBC representative or email [email protected].

A live webcast of the fireside chat will also be available on the Investor Relations page of Oncolytics’ website (LINK) and will be archived for two weeks.

On May 13, 2021 Insmed Incorporated (Nasdaq: INSM) reported that it intends to offer and sell $250 million of its common stock (the "Shares") and $500 million aggregate principal amount of its convertible senior notes due 2028 (the "Notes") in separate concurrent underwritten public offerings, a portion of which will be used to repurchase Insmed’s existing outstanding convertible senior notes due 2025 (Press release, Insmed, MAY 13, 2021, View Source [SID1234579853]). In addition, Insmed intends to grant the underwriters of the offering of the Shares (the "Equity Offering") a 30-day option to purchase up to an additional 15% of the Shares and to the underwriters of the offering of the Notes (the "Notes Offering") a 30-day option, solely to cover over-allotments, to purchase up to an additional 15% in aggregate principal amount of the Notes. All of the Shares and Notes to be sold in the offerings are to be sold by Insmed. The offerings are subject to market and other conditions, and there can be no assurance as to whether or when the offerings may be completed, or as to the actual size or terms of the offerings. The closing of each offering is not contingent on the closing of the other offering.

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The Notes will be senior unsecured obligations of Insmed and will rank senior in right of payment to any of Insmed’s future indebtedness that is expressly subordinated in right of payment to the Notes and will rank equally in right of payment with all of Insmed’s existing and future liabilities that are not so subordinated, including its existing 1.75% Convertible Senior Notes due 2025 (the "2025 Notes"). The Notes will accrue interest payable semi-annually in arrears and will mature on June 1, 2028, unless earlier repurchased, redeemed or converted. The Notes will be convertible into shares of Insmed’s common stock, cash or a combination thereof, at Insmed’s election. The interest rate, conversion rate and other terms of the Notes will be determined at the time of pricing of the offering of the Notes.

Insmed intends to use a portion of the net proceeds from the Notes Offering to repurchase a portion of the 2025 Notes in privately negotiated transactions. Insmed intends to use the remainder of the net proceeds from the Notes Offering and the net proceeds from the Equity Offering to fund activities related to the commercialization and development of ARIKAYCE, further research and development of brensocatib, TPIP or any of Insmed’s product candidates, and for other general corporate purposes, including business expansion activities.

J.P. Morgan Securities LLC and SVB Leerink LLC are acting as joint book-running managers for the offerings.
The Equity Offering and the Notes Offering are being made pursuant to Insmed’s shelf registration statement on Form S-3 (File No. 333-238560) including the base prospectus contained therein, a preliminary prospectus supplement related to the Equity Offering (together with such base prospectus, the "Equity Prospectus") and a preliminary prospectus supplement related to the Notes Offering (together with such base prospectus, the "Notes Prospectus"), all of which Insmed filed or will file with the Securities and Exchange Commission ("SEC"). Before investing in the Shares or the Notes, investors should read the Equity Prospectus and the Notes Prospectus, respectively, in each case, including the documents incorporated by reference therein, and any free writing prospectus related to the Equity Offering and the Notes Offering, as the case may be. These documents may be freely obtained by visiting EDGAR on the SEC website at www.sec.gov. Alternatively, copies may be obtained, when available, from: J.P. Morgan Securities LLC, Attention: Broadridge Financial Solutions, 1155 Long Island Avenue, Edgewood, NY 11717, by telephone at (866) 803-9204 or by email at [email protected]; or SVB Leerink LLC, Attention: Syndicate Department, One Federal Street, 37th Floor, Boston, MA 02110, by telephone at (800) 808-7525, ext. 6105 or by email at [email protected].

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On May 13, 2021 Ikena Oncology, Inc. (Nasdaq: IKNA), a targeted oncology company focused on developing therapies targeting key signaling pathways that drive the formation and spread of cancer, reported financial results for the quarter ended March 31, 2021 (Press release, Ikena Oncology, MAY 13, 2021, View Source [SID1234579852]).

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"This first quarter marked important milestones for Ikena, both with our entrance into the public markets and the advances we have made across our pipeline. We continued to progress our clinical development programs and our lead targeted oncology program is on track for an IND submission in the second half of the year," said Mark Manfredi, PhD, President & Chief Executive Officer of Ikena. "We are thrilled that through our IPO, we brought in new long-term partners and deepened our relationships with our current investors. The funding, along with a dedicated and passionate team, are propelling us towards our mission of bringing novel targeted cancer therapies to patients."

Recent Business Highlights and Corporate Update

Financial and Corporate

In March 2021, Ikena completed a successful initial public offering (IPO), raising $143.8 million in aggregate gross proceeds, before deducting underwriting discounts and commissions and estimated offering expenses, and listed on The Nasdaq Global Market. The IPO followed the closing of a Series B crossover financing of $120 million in gross proceeds in December 2020.
In April 2021, Maria Koehler, MD, PhD, current Chief Medical Officer of Repare Therapeutics, Inc. (NASDAQ: RPTX), was appointed to the Ikena Board of Directors. Dr. Koehler is a board-certified hematologist and oncologist with more than 20 years of pharmaceutical and biotech oncology experience in clinical development, including senior roles at Pfizer where she contributed to the strategic direction of the oncology portfolio.
Development Pipeline

IK-930: IND-enabling studies are ongoing for Ikena’s lead targeted oncology program, IK-930, a potent, selective and well tolerated oral small molecule TEAD inhibitor in the Hippo signaling pathway. In preclinical studies, IK-930 demonstrated anti-tumor activity in Hippo pathway-driven cancer models and synergy with EGFR inhibition and MEK inhibition.
ERK5 Inhibitor: Lead optimization is ongoing for Ikena’s ERK5 inhibitor program which is being developed for the treatment of KRAS mutant tumors. Ikena’s ERK5 tool molecule inhibitor has shown single agent and synergistic anti-tumor activity with MEK inhibition in preclinical models of KRAS mutant pancreatic cancer and lung adenocarcinoma.
IK-175: The ongoing Phase 1b clinical trial with IK-175, Ikena’s AHR antagonist, continues to enroll patients in the monotherapy dose expansion arm. In addition, the first patient was recently dosed in the dose escalation combination arm which consists of IK-175 with nivolumab in patients with bladder cancer, including patients with AHR-activated tumors.
IK-412: IND-enabling studies are currently ongoing for IK-412, a novel enzymatic therapeutic designed to lower levels of kynurenine, an immunosuppressive metabolite in the tumor microenvironment. IK-412 has demonstrated profound and durable kynurenine depletion in preclinical models.
IK-007: The ongoing Phase 1b clinical trial continues to enroll patients with advanced or progressive microsatellite stable colorectal cancer (MSS-CRC) with IK-007 in combination with pembrolizumab. The clinical trial is enriching for patients that have high urinary prostaglandin E metabolite (PGEM) biomarker.
Milestones and Key Priorities for 2021

Complete IND-enabling studies for TEAD inhibitor, IK-930, and submit IND application to FDA during the second half of 2021.
Nominate ERK5 inhibitor development candidate and initiate IND-enabling studies in the second half of 2021.
Complete IND-enabling studies for kynurenine degrading enzyme, IK-412, and submit IND to FDA during the second half of 2021.
Complete enrollment into the Phase 1b study of EP4 antagonist IK-007 in combination with pembrolizumab in patients with advanced or progressive MSS-CRC.
First Quarter 2021 Financial Results

As of March 31, 2021, the Company had cash and cash equivalents totaling $281.0 million, which will fund operations through 2023. Net cash used in operations was $13.2 million for the first quarter of 2021 compared to $9.9 million for the first quarter of 2020.

Research and development expenses for the first quarter 2021 were $10.0 million, compared to $7.9 million for the first quarter 2020. The increase in R&D expense was primarily related to on-going IND-enabling studies and manufacturing development costs for IK-930, on-going IND-enabling studies and manufacturing development costs for IK-142, increased research activities of other discovery stage programs and increased personnel expenses due to increase in headcount.

General and administrative expenses for the first quarter were $3.2 million, compared to $2.5 million for the first quarter 2020. The increase in G&A expense were primarily related to compensation expense due to an increase in headcount, as well as general increases in audit, legal and consulting expenses to support our transition to becoming a public company.

Net loss for the first quarter 2021 was $9.7 million, compared to $6.9 million for the first quarter 2020, driven predominantly by increase in research and development expenses.

On May 13, 2021 Compugen Ltd. (Nasdaq: CGEN), a clinical-stage cancer immunotherapy company and a leader in predictive target discovery, reported financial results for the first quarter ended March 31, 2021 (Press release, Compugen, MAY 13, 2021, View Source [SID1234579848]).

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"2021 will be an important year of milestones and execution for Compugen," said Anat Cohen-Dayag, Ph.D., President and CEO of Compugen. "During this year we expect to share data readouts for COM701 in monotherapy, dual and triple combination studies, as well as our COM902 monotherapy study. These important readouts will build upon our earlier COM701 clinical data which have shown durable responses, including a confirmed complete response, in a highly refractory patient population in indications unlikely to respond to checkpoint inhibitors. Our data shared to date reinforce our confidence that COM701 is clinically active, and that PVRIG has the potential to act as an important and untapped target in the immune-oncology space."

Dr. Cohen-Dayag continued, "Our strong execution also includes two new studies: the Phase 1b cohort expansion of COM701 with Opdivo to be initiated in the second quarter of 2021 and the Phase 1 COM701 with COM902 dual combination study to be initiated in the second half of this year. With these programs in place, we will have made tremendous strides in creating a clinical program that comprehensively evaluates the roles of DNAM axis members, PVRIG and TIGIT, with the intersecting PD-1 pathway. We will continue to push forward as leaders in the DNAM axis space, advancing our wholly owned PVRIG and TIGIT assets to potentially drive cancer immunotherapy responses in new and expanded patient populations."

Recent and First Quarter 2021 Corporate Highlights

Announced encouraging updated data from COM701 monotherapy and in combination with Opdivo (nivolumab) studies with durable responses, including a complete response, in tumor types typically unresponsive to checkpoint inhibitors
Announced expansion of clinical collaboration agreement with Bristol Myers Squibb with planned Phase 1b cohort expansion study evaluating COM701 with Opdivo in patients with ovarian, breast, endometrial and microsatellite-stable colorectal cancers. The study is on track to be initiated in the second quarter of 2021
Announced the expansion of the Company’s ongoing research collaboration with Johns Hopkins University to explore the underlying biology and mechanism of action of a novel myeloid target for cancer immunotherapy discovered by Compugen
Published peer-reviewed preclinical data in Cancer Immunology, Immunotherapy, which demonstrate the synergistic effect of COM902 with PVRIG and PD-1 blockade. In vitro and in vivo, the reduced Fc receptor engagement of COM902 does not result in T cell depletion. In vitro COM902 enhances human T and NK cell function and enhances anti-tumor lymphocyte responses and inhibits tumor growth in vivo
Published a review on the biology and potential therapeutic relevance of the DNAM-1 axis in Cancer Immunotherapy
Announced upcoming oral presentation of updated data from COM701 Phase 1 monotherapy and combination study at the American Society of Clinical Oncology (ASCO) (Free ASCO Whitepaper) 2021 Annual Meeting
Announced upcoming participation at the Society for Immunotherapy of Cancer (SITC) (Free SITC Whitepaper) Targets for Cancer Immunotherapy: A Deep Dive Seminar Series. Eran Ophir, Ph.D., Vice President Research and Drug Discovery, Compugen, will participate in a seminar titled "The TIGIT Pathway: A Deep Dive in Cancer Immunotherapy Targets".
Financial Results
R&D expenses for the first quarter ended March 31, 2021, were $7.3 million compared with $4.7 million for the comparable period in 2020. The increase is attributed mostly to drug manufacturing activities and clinical related activities.

General and administrative expenses for the first quarter ended March 31, 2021, were $2.7 million compared with $2.5 million for the comparable period in 2020. The increase is attributed mainly to increased corporate-related expenses.

Net loss for the first quarter ended March 31, 2021 was $9.9 million, or $0.12 per basic and diluted share, compared with a net loss of $7.1 million, or $0.10 per basic and diluted share, in the comparable period of 2020.

As of March 31, 2021, cash, cash related accounts, short-term and long-term bank deposits totaled approximately $119.4 million, compared with approximately $124.4 million as of December 31, 2020. The Company has no debt.

Opdivo is a registered trademark of Bristol Myers Squibb.

Conference Call and Webcast Information
The Company will hold a conference call today, May 13, 2021, at 8:30 AM ET to review its first quarter 2021 results. To access the conference call by telephone, please dial 1-866-744-5399 from the United States, or +972-3-918-0644 internationally. The call will also be available via live webcast through Compugen’s website, located at the following link. Following the live audio webcast, a replay will be available on the Company’s website.

On May 13, 2021 Compugen Ltd. (Nasdaq: CGEN), a clinical-stage cancer immunotherapy company and a leader in predictive target discovery, reported financial results for the first quarter ended March 31, 2021 (Press release, Compugen, MAY 13, 2021, View Source [SID1234579848]).

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"2021 will be an important year of milestones and execution for Compugen," said Anat Cohen-Dayag, Ph.D., President and CEO of Compugen. "During this year we expect to share data readouts for COM701 in monotherapy, dual and triple combination studies, as well as our COM902 monotherapy study. These important readouts will build upon our earlier COM701 clinical data which have shown durable responses, including a confirmed complete response, in a highly refractory patient population in indications unlikely to respond to checkpoint inhibitors. Our data shared to date reinforce our confidence that COM701 is clinically active, and that PVRIG has the potential to act as an important and untapped target in the immune-oncology space."

Dr. Cohen-Dayag continued, "Our strong execution also includes two new studies: the Phase 1b cohort expansion of COM701 with Opdivo to be initiated in the second quarter of 2021 and the Phase 1 COM701 with COM902 dual combination study to be initiated in the second half of this year. With these programs in place, we will have made tremendous strides in creating a clinical program that comprehensively evaluates the roles of DNAM axis members, PVRIG and TIGIT, with the intersecting PD-1 pathway. We will continue to push forward as leaders in the DNAM axis space, advancing our wholly owned PVRIG and TIGIT assets to potentially drive cancer immunotherapy responses in new and expanded patient populations."

Recent and First Quarter 2021 Corporate Highlights

Announced encouraging updated data from COM701 monotherapy and in combination with Opdivo (nivolumab) studies with durable responses, including a complete response, in tumor types typically unresponsive to checkpoint inhibitors
Announced expansion of clinical collaboration agreement with Bristol Myers Squibb with planned Phase 1b cohort expansion study evaluating COM701 with Opdivo in patients with ovarian, breast, endometrial and microsatellite-stable colorectal cancers. The study is on track to be initiated in the second quarter of 2021
Announced the expansion of the Company’s ongoing research collaboration with Johns Hopkins University to explore the underlying biology and mechanism of action of a novel myeloid target for cancer immunotherapy discovered by Compugen
Published peer-reviewed preclinical data in Cancer Immunology, Immunotherapy, which demonstrate the synergistic effect of COM902 with PVRIG and PD-1 blockade. In vitro and in vivo, the reduced Fc receptor engagement of COM902 does not result in T cell depletion. In vitro COM902 enhances human T and NK cell function and enhances anti-tumor lymphocyte responses and inhibits tumor growth in vivo
Published a review on the biology and potential therapeutic relevance of the DNAM-1 axis in Cancer Immunotherapy
Announced upcoming oral presentation of updated data from COM701 Phase 1 monotherapy and combination study at the American Society of Clinical Oncology (ASCO) (Free ASCO Whitepaper) 2021 Annual Meeting
Announced upcoming participation at the Society for Immunotherapy of Cancer (SITC) (Free SITC Whitepaper) Targets for Cancer Immunotherapy: A Deep Dive Seminar Series. Eran Ophir, Ph.D., Vice President Research and Drug Discovery, Compugen, will participate in a seminar titled "The TIGIT Pathway: A Deep Dive in Cancer Immunotherapy Targets".
Financial Results
R&D expenses for the first quarter ended March 31, 2021, were $7.3 million compared with $4.7 million for the comparable period in 2020. The increase is attributed mostly to drug manufacturing activities and clinical related activities.

General and administrative expenses for the first quarter ended March 31, 2021, were $2.7 million compared with $2.5 million for the comparable period in 2020. The increase is attributed mainly to increased corporate-related expenses.

Net loss for the first quarter ended March 31, 2021 was $9.9 million, or $0.12 per basic and diluted share, compared with a net loss of $7.1 million, or $0.10 per basic and diluted share, in the comparable period of 2020.

As of March 31, 2021, cash, cash related accounts, short-term and long-term bank deposits totaled approximately $119.4 million, compared with approximately $124.4 million as of December 31, 2020. The Company has no debt.

Opdivo is a registered trademark of Bristol Myers Squibb.

Conference Call and Webcast Information
The Company will hold a conference call today, May 13, 2021, at 8:30 AM ET to review its first quarter 2021 results. To access the conference call by telephone, please dial 1-866-744-5399 from the United States, or +972-3-918-0644 internationally. The call will also be available via live webcast through Compugen’s website, located at the following link. Following the live audio webcast, a replay will be available on the Company’s website.