On May 13, 2026 Taiho Oncology, Inc. and Taiho Pharmaceutical Co., Ltd., reported that the U.S. Food and Drug Administration (FDA) has approved INQOVI (decitabine and cedazuridine) plus venetoclax as a treatment for adults with newly diagnosed acute myeloid leukemia (AML) who are 75 years or older or who are ineligible for intensive induction chemotherapy. INQOVI in combination with venetoclax is the first and only all-oral combination treatment regimen approved for this patient population, offering an alternative to parenteral hypomethylating agent–based regimens that require frequent clinic visits.

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The approval was supported by results from the Phase 2 ASCERTAIN-V study of INQOVI plus venetoclax in adult patients with newly diagnosed AML who were ineligible for intensive induction chemotherapy.1

Efficacy was established based on complete remission (CR) and the duration of CR (DoCR). Duration of remission was defined as the time from first CR until disease relapse or death from any cause, whichever occurred first. In combination with venetoclax, 42 patients achieved a CR (41.6%, 95% CI: 31.9, 51.8) with a median time to CR of two months (range: 0.4 to 15.3 months). The median duration of CR was not reached (range: 0.5 to 16.3 months).

The Prescribing Information contains Warnings and Precautions for myelosuppression and embryo-fetal toxicity. Please see the Important Safety Information and Prescribing Information for more details.

INQOVI is an orally administered hypomethylating regimen previously approved in the U.S. and Canada for the treatment of adults with myelodysplastic syndromes (MDS) and chronic myelomonocytic leukemia (CMML).2

"This FDA approval represents a significant milestone for patients with newly diagnosed acute myeloid leukemia who are not candidates for intensive induction chemotherapy," said Peter Melnyk, President and Chief Executive Officer of Taiho Oncology. "With the approval of an all-oral regimen, INQOVI in combination with venetoclax brings a new treatment option to this patient population and underscores our commitment to advancing innovative, patient-focused therapies in hematologic malignancies."

In 2026, an estimated 22,720 people in the U.S. will be diagnosed with AML, a cancer of the blood and bone marrow.3 More than half of those patients are likely to be ineligible for intensive induction chemotherapy due to advanced age or health concerns.4

"As a leader in the development of oral anti-cancer regimens, we are proud that INQOVI in combination with venetoclax will now be available for newly diagnosed patients with acute myeloid leukemia in the U.S.," said Harold Keer, MD, PhD, Chief Medical Officer of Taiho Oncology. "This approval marks an important step forward in expanding how treatment can be delivered for this patient population, offering an all‑oral option that can potentially reduce the overall treatment burden associated with receiving treatment in hospitals or infusion centers. We believe this approach has the potential to make a meaningful impact for patients and caregivers."

*ASCERTAIN-V Study: AStx727-07: decitabine + CEdazuRidine TreAtment IN AML, adding Venetoclax

About INQOVI

INQOVI is an orally administered, fixed-dose combination of the DNA hypomethylating agent decitabine together with cedazuridine,5 an inhibitor of cytidine deaminase.6 By inhibiting cytidine deaminase in the gut and the liver, the fixed dose combination is designed to allow for the oral delivery of decitabine to achieve comparable systemic exposure to that of IV decitabine.

Indications and Important Safety Information

INDICATIONS

INQOVI is indicated for treatment of adult patients with myelodysplastic syndromes (MDS), including previously treated and untreated, de novo and secondary MDS with the following French-American-British subtypes (refractory anemia, refractory anemia with ringed sideroblasts, refractory anemia with excess blasts, and chronic myelomonocytic leukemia [CMML]) and intermediate-1, intermediate-2, and high-risk International Prognostic Scoring System groups.

INQOVI is indicated in combination with venetoclax for the treatment of patients with newly diagnosed acute myeloid leukemia (AML) who are 75 years or older, or who have comorbidities that preclude use of intensive induction chemotherapy.

IMPORTANT SAFETY INFORMATION

WARNINGS AND PRECAUTIONS

Myelosuppression

INQOVI as Monotherapy for MDS or CMML

In patients with MDS or CMML, INQOVI can cause severe myelosuppression, including fatal adverse reactions. Based on laboratory values, new or worsening thrombocytopenia occurred in 82% of patients, with Grade 3 or 4 occurring in 76%. Neutropenia occurred in 73% of patients, with Grade 3 or 4 occurring in 71%. Anemia occurred in 71% of patients, with Grade 3 or 4 occurring in 55%. Febrile neutropenia occurred in 33% of patients, with Grade 3 or 4 occurring in 32%. Thrombocytopenia, neutropenia, anemia, and febrile neutropenia are the most frequent cause of INQOVI dose reduction or interruption, occurring in 36% of patients. Permanent discontinuation due to myelosuppression (febrile neutropenia) occurred in 1% of patients. Myelosuppression and worsening neutropenia may occur more frequently in the first or second treatment cycles and may not necessarily indicate progression of underlying MDS.

Fatal and serious infectious complications can occur with INQOVI. Pneumonia occurred in 21% of patients, with Grade 3 or 4 occurring in 15%. Sepsis occurred in 14% of patients, with Grade 3 or 4 occurring in 11%. Fatal pneumonia occurred in 1% of patients, fatal sepsis in 1%, and fatal septic shock in 1%.

Obtain complete blood cell counts prior to initiation of INQOVI, prior to each cycle, and as clinically indicated to monitor response and toxicity. Administer growth factors and anti‑infective therapies for treatment or prophylaxis as appropriate. Delay the next cycle and resume at the same or reduced dose as recommended.

INQOVI in Combination with Venetoclax for AML

In patients with AML, INQOVI can cause severe myelosuppression, including fatal adverse reactions, when given in combination with venetoclax. Based on laboratory values in Study ASTX727-07 Phase 2 new or worsening thrombocytopenia occurred in 70% of patients, with Grade 3 or 4 occurring in 69%. Neutropenia occurred in 48% of patients, with Grade 3 or 4 occurring in 48%. Anemia occurred in 54% of patients, with Grade 3 or 4 occurring in 50%. Febrile neutropenia occurred in 52% of patients, with Grade 3 or 4 occurring in 52%. Thrombocytopenia, neutropenia, anemia, and febrile neutropenia were a frequent cause of INQOVI and/or venetoclax dose reduction or interruption. Dose reductions of INQOVI due to neutropenia and thrombocytopenia occurred in 4% and 1% of patients, respectively. Dose interruptions of INQOVI due to neutropenia, febrile neutropenia, thrombocytopenia, and anemia occurred in 40%, 11%, 8%, and 2% of patients, respectively.

Fatal and serious infectious complications can occur during treatment with INQOVI and venetoclax. Pneumonia occurred in 25% of patients, with Grade 3 or 4 occurring in 20%. Sepsis occurred in 28% of patients, with Grade 3 or 4 occurring in 18%. Fatal pneumonia occurred in 2% of patients and fatal sepsis in 8%.

Obtain complete blood cell counts prior to initiation of INQOVI with venetoclax, prior to each cycle, and as clinically indicated to monitor response and toxicity. Administer growth factors and anti-infective therapies for treatment or prophylaxis as appropriate. Delay the next cycle and resume at the same or reduced dose as recommended.

Embryo-Fetal Toxicity

Advise patients of the potential risk to a fetus. Advise females of reproductive potential to use effective contraception during treatment with INQOVI and for 6 months after the last dose. Advise males with female partners of reproductive potential to use effective contraception during treatment with INQOVI and for 3 months after the last dose.

ADVERSE REACTIONS

INQOVI as Monotherapy for MDS or CMML

Serious adverse reactions occurred in 68% of patients who received INQOVI. Serious adverse reactions in > 5% of patients included febrile neutropenia (30%), pneumonia (14%), and sepsis (13%). Fatal adverse reactions occurred in 6% of patients. These included sepsis (1%), septic shock (1%), pneumonia (1%), respiratory failure (1%), and one case each of cerebral hemorrhage and sudden death.

The most common adverse reactions (≥ 20%) were fatigue (55%), constipation (44%), hemorrhage (43%), myalgia (42%), mucositis (41%), arthralgia (40%), nausea (40%), dyspnea (38%), diarrhea (37%), rash (33%), dizziness (33%), febrile neutropenia (33%), edema (30%), headache (30%), cough (28%), decreased appetite (24%), upper respiratory tract infection (23%), pneumonia (21%), and transaminase increased (21%). The most common Grade 3 or 4 laboratory abnormalities (≥ 50%) were leukocytes decreased (81%), platelet count decreased (76%), neutrophil count decreased (71%), and hemoglobin decreased (55%).

INQOVI in Combination with Venetoclax for AML

Serious adverse reactions occurred in 82% of patients who received INQOVI+VEN. Serious adverse reactions in > 5% of patients included febrile neutropenia (31%), sepsis (22%), pneumonia (15%), infection (bacterial/viral) (10%), hemorrhage (9%), and dyspnea (6%). Fatal adverse reactions occurred in 8% of patients who received INQOVI+VEN. These included sepsis (5%), dyspnea (2%), myocardial infarction (1%), hemolytic anemia (1%), and tumor lysis syndrome (1%).

The most common adverse reactions (≥ 20%) were neutropenia (60%), febrile neutropenia (52%), thrombocytopenia (52%), hemorrhage (42%), anemia (41%), infection (bacterial/viral) (40%), diarrhea (38%), fatigue (36%), mucositis (36%), constipation (36%), arthralgia (35%), decreased appetite (31%), edema (31%), nausea (31%), dyspnea (30%), white blood cell count decreased (28%), sepsis (28%), pneumonia (25%), rash (25%), transaminitis (24%), myalgia (23%), arrhythmia (21%), and abdominal pain (21%). The most common Grade 3 or 4 laboratory abnormalities (≥ 20%) were decreased leukocytes (91%), decreased lymphocytes (81%), decreased platelets (69%), decreased hemoglobin (50%), and decreased neutrophils (48%).

USE IN SPECIFIC POPULATIONS

Lactation

Because of the potential for serious adverse reactions in the breastfed child, advise women not to breastfeed during treatment with INQOVI and for 2 weeks after the last dose.

Renal Impairment

No dosage modification of INQOVI is recommended for patients with mild or moderate renal impairment (creatinine clearance [CLcr] of 30 to 89 mL/min based on Cockcroft-Gault). Due to the potential for increased adverse reactions, monitor patients with moderate renal impairment (CLcr 30 to 59 mL/min) frequently for adverse reactions. INQOVI has not been studied in patients with severe renal impairment (CLcr 15 to 29 mL/min) or end-stage renal disease (ESRD: CLcr <15 mL/min).

(Press release, Taiho, MAY 13, 2026, View Source [SID1234665650])

On May 13, 2026 Whitehawk Therapeutics, Inc. (the "Company" or "Whitehawk") (Nasdaq: WHWK), a clinical-stage oncology therapeutics company applying advanced technologies to established tumor biology to efficiently deliver improved antibody drug conjugate (ADC) cancer treatments, reported that it has entered into a securities purchase agreement with certain qualified institutional buyers and accredited investors for a private investment in public equity ("PIPE") financing that is expected to result in gross proceeds of approximately $87.5 million, before deducting placement agent fees and other private placement expenses.

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The PIPE financing includes participation from existing investors including Avoro Capital, QVT, Coastlands Capital, KVP Capital, ADAR1 Capital Management, Acuta Capital Partners, StemPoint Capital LP, Invus, as well as members of the Company’s executive team.

Pursuant to the terms of the securities purchase agreement, Whitehawk is selling an aggregate of (i) 4,330,866 shares of its common stock ("Common Stock") at a purchase price of $3.92 per share, and (ii) pre-funded warrants ("Pre-Funded Warrants") to purchase 17,991,021 shares of common stock at a purchase price of $3.9199 per Pre-Funded Warrant. The Pre-Funded Warrants have an exercise price of $0.0001 per share. The PIPE financing is expected to close on May 14, 2026, subject to the satisfaction of customary closing conditions.

Whitehawk intends to use the net proceeds from the PIPE financing, together with its existing cash, cash equivalents and marketable securities, for working capital and general corporate purposes, including advancing its ADC pipeline and related development activities. Proceeds from the PIPE financing, together with the Company’s existing cash, cash equivalents and marketable securities, is expected to extend the Company’s cash runway into the second half of 2028.

Jefferies and Leerink Partners are acting as lead placement agents for the PIPE financing. Oppenheimer & Co., Citizens Capital Markets and Jones are also acting as placement agents for the PIPE financing.

This press release shall not constitute an offer to sell or a solicitation of an offer to buy these securities nor a solicitation of any vote or approval with respect to the proposed transactions or otherwise, nor shall there be any sale of these securities in any state or other jurisdiction in which such offer, solicitation or sale would be unlawful prior to the registration or qualification under the securities laws of any such state or other jurisdiction.

The offer and sale of securities of Whitehawk described above are being made in a transaction not involving a public offering and the securities have not been registered under the Securities Act of 1933, as amended (the "Securities Act"), or any state or other applicable jurisdiction’s securities laws and may not be reoffered or resold in the United States except pursuant to an effective registration statement or an applicable exemption from the registration requirements of the Securities Act and/or applicable state or other jurisdictions’ securities laws.

(Press release, Whitehawk Therapeutics, MAY 13, 2026, View Source [SID1234665649])

On May 13, 2026 Nuvation Bio Inc. (NYSE: NUVB), a global oncology company focused on tackling some of the toughest challenges in cancer treatment, reported the successful completion of process tech transfer and product introduction to Thermo Fisher Scientific, the world leader in serving science, for IBTROZI (taletrectinib) to treat advanced or metastatic ROS1-positive (ROS1+) non-small cell lung cancer (NSCLC). The transition was submitted as a supplement to the IBTROZI New Drug Application held by Nuvation Bio and is now complete.

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"Our commitment to unencumbered access to IBTROZI for appropriate patients with ROS1+ NSCLC starts at the manufacturing stage, where we work to ensure that our collaborators and processes deliver critical medicine with high quality," said David Hung, M.D., Founder, President and Chief Executive Officer of Nuvation Bio. "We are pleased to collaborate with Thermo Fisher, a leading contract manufacturer of pharmaceuticals, to bring IBTROZI manufacturing closer to the patients we serve."

Jennifer Cannon, President, Commercial Operations, Pharma Services at Thermo Fisher added, "We are pleased that Nuvation Bio has selected us for their final drug product manufacturing of IBTROZI in the United States. Our collaboration with Nuvation Bio builds on our commitment to work with both biotech and pharmaceutical companies alike to help ensure the availability and access to innovative treatments that address significant unmet medical needs for patients."

About ROS1+ NSCLC
Each year, more than one million people globally are diagnosed with non-small cell lung cancer (NSCLC), the most common form of lung cancer. It is estimated that approximately 2% of patients with NSCLC have ROS1+ disease. About 35% of patients newly diagnosed with metastatic ROS1+ NSCLC have tumors that have spread to their brain. The brain is also the most common site of disease progression, with about 50% of previously treated patients developing central nervous system (CNS) metastases.

About IBTROZI
IBTROZI is an oral, potent, CNS-active, selective, next-generation ROS1 inhibitor therapy. On June 11, 2025, following Priority Review and Breakthrough Therapy designations for both TKI-naive and TKI-pretreated disease, the U.S. Food and Drug Administration (FDA) approved IBTROZI for the treatment of adult patients with locally advanced or metastatic ROS1+ NSCLC. Learn more at IBTROZI.com. 

Indication
IBTROZI is indicated for the treatment of adult patients with locally advanced or metastatic ROS1+ non-small cell lung cancer (NSCLC).

IMPORTANT SAFETY INFORMATION FOR IBTROZI (taletrectinib)

WARNINGS AND PRECAUTIONS

Hepatotoxicity: Hepatotoxicity, including drug-induced liver injury and fatal adverse reactions, can occur. 88% of patients experienced increased AST, including 10% Grade 3/4. 85% of patients experienced increased ALT, including 13% Grade 3/4. Fatal liver events occurred in 0.6% of patients. Median time to first onset of AST or ALT elevation was 15 days (range: 3 days to 20.8 months).

Increased AST or ALT each led to dose interruption in 7% of patients and dose reduction in 5% and 9% of patients, respectively. Permanent discontinuation was caused by increased AST, ALT, or bilirubin each in 0.3% and by hepatotoxicity in 0.6% of patients.

Concurrent elevations in AST or ALT ≥3 times the ULN and total bilirubin ≥2 times the ULN, with normal alkaline phosphatase, occurred in 0.6% of patients.

Interstitial Lung Disease (ILD)/Pneumonitis: Severe, life-threatening, or fatal ILD or pneumonitis can occur. ILD/pneumonitis occurred in 2.3% of patients, including 1.1% Grade 3/4. One fatal ILD case occurred at the 400 mg daily dose. Median time to first onset of ILD/pneumonitis was 3.8 months (range: 12 days to 11.8 months).

ILD/pneumonitis led to dose interruption in 1.1% of patients, dose reduction in 0.6% of patients, and permanent discontinuation in 0.6% of patients.

QTc Interval Prolongation: QTc interval prolongation can occur, which can increase the risk for ventricular tachyarrhythmias (e.g., torsades de pointes) or sudden death. IBTROZI prolongs the QTc interval in a concentration-dependent manner.

In patients who received IBTROZI and underwent at least one post baseline ECG, QTcF increase of >60 msec compared to baseline and QTcF >500 msec occurred in 13% and 2.6% of patients, respectively. 3.4% of patients experienced Grade ≥3. Median time from first dose of IBTROZI to onset of ECG QT prolongation was 22 days (range: 1 day to 38.7 months). Dose interruption and dose reduction each occurred in 2.8% of patients.

Significant QTc interval prolongation may occur when IBTROZI is taken with food, strong and moderate CYP3A inhibitors, and/or drugs with a known potential to prolong QTc. Administer IBTROZI on an empty stomach. Avoid concomitant use with strong and moderate CYP3A inhibitors and/or drugs with a known potential to prolong QTc.

Hyperuricemia: Hyperuricemia can occur and was reported in 14% of patients, with 16% of these requiring urate-lowering medication without pre-existing gout or hyperuricemia. 0.3% of patients experienced Grade ≥3. Median time to first onset was 2.1 months (range: 7 days to 35.8 months). Dose interruption occurred in 0.3% of patients.

Myalgia with Creatine Phosphokinase (CPK) Elevation: Myalgia with or without CPK elevation can occur. Myalgia occurred in 10% of patients. Median time to first onset was 11 days (range: 2 days to 10 months).

Concurrent myalgia with increased CPK within a 7-day time period occurred in 0.9% of patients. Dose interruption occurred in 0.3% of patients with myalgia and concurrent CPK elevation.

Skeletal Fractures: IBTROZI can increase the risk of fractures. ROS1 inhibitors as a class have been associated with skeletal fractures. 3.4% of patients experienced fractures, including 1.4% Grade 3. Some fractures occurred in the setting of a fall or other predisposing factors. Median time to first onset of fracture was 10.7 months (range: 26 days to 29.1 months). Dose interruption occurred in 0.3% of patients.

Embryo-Fetal Toxicity: Based on literature, animal studies, and its mechanism of action, IBTROZI can cause fetal harm when administered to a pregnant woman.

ADVERSE REACTIONS
Among patients who received IBTROZI, the most frequently reported adverse reactions (≥20%) were diarrhea (64%), nausea (47%), vomiting (43%), dizziness (22%), rash (22%), constipation (21%), and fatigue (20%).

The most frequently reported Grade 3/4 laboratory abnormalities (≥5%) were increased ALT (13%), increased AST (10%), decreased neutrophils (5%), and increased creatine phosphokinase (5%).

DRUG INTERACTIONS

Strong and Moderate CYP3A Inhibitors/CYP3A Inducers and Drugs that Prolong the QTc Interval: Avoid concomitant use.
Gastric Acid Reducing Agents: Avoid concomitant use with PPIs and H2 receptor antagonists. If an acid-reducing agent cannot be avoided, administer locally acting antacids at least 2 hours before or 2 hours after taking IBTROZI.
OTHER CONSIDERATIONS

Pregnancy: Please see important information in Warnings and Precautions under Embryo-Fetal Toxicity.
Lactation: Advise women not to breastfeed during treatment and for 3 weeks after the last dose.
Effect on Fertility: Based on findings in animals, IBTROZI may impair fertility in males and females. The effects on animal fertility were reversible.
Pediatric Use: The safety and effectiveness of IBTROZI in pediatric patients has not been established.
Photosensitivity: IBTROZI can cause photosensitivity. Advise patients to minimize sun exposure and to use sun protection, including broad-spectrum sunscreen, during treatment and for at least 5 days after discontinuation.
Please see accompanying full Prescribing Information.

(Press release, Nuvation Bio, MAY 13, 2026, View Source [SID1234665648])

On May 13, 2026 Lantern Pharma Inc. (NASDAQ: LTRN) ("Lantern" or the "Company"), a clinical-stage AI-driven precision oncology company developing targeted and transformative cancer therapies using its proprietary AI and machine learning platforms with multiple clinical stage drug programs, reported that it has entered into a definitive agreement for the purchase and sale of an aggregate of 2,135,923 shares of its common stock (or pre-funded warrants in lieu thereof) at a purchase price of $2.06 per share (or pre-funded warrant in lieu thereof) in a registered direct offering. In addition, in a concurrent private placement, the Company will issue unregistered warrants to purchase up to 2,135,923 shares of common stock. The warrants will have an exercise price of $2.27 per share, will be exercisable six months following the initial issuance date, and will expire five years following the initial exercise date. The closing of the offering is expected to occur on or about May 14, 2026, subject to the satisfaction of customary closing conditions.

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The Company has also communicated plans to create an independent business entity composed of the AI platform, withZeta.ai, and related technologies and personnel under the leadership of CEO Mr. Panna Sharma. The Company intends to separate its public facing clinically trained AI agent into an independent business entity in order to access dedicated funding sources and potentially realize valuation multiples separate from its drug development operations, which such entity the Company anticipates will become a newly listed company on a national stock exchange or market. Ryan Lane, from Empery Asset Management, whose funds led the financing round, commented: "We started using the AI platform shortly after its public release and have found the prompt results exceptionally useful for our in-house compound viability analysis versus generic LLM models. We believe with additional funding, withZeta will become a leading AI co-scientist for investors and biotech executives."

The Company plans on hosting a separate investor webinar and meeting to provide additional details in the coming month.

Rodman & Renshaw LLC is acting as the exclusive placement agent for the offering.

The aggregate gross proceeds to the Company from the offering are expected to be approximately $4.4 million, before deducting the placement agent fees and other offering expenses payable by the Company. The potential additional gross proceeds from the unregistered warrants, if fully exercised on a cash basis, will be approximately $4.85 million. No assurance can be given that any of the warrants will be exercised. The Company currently intends to use the net proceeds from the offering for working capital and other general corporate purposes.

The shares of common stock (or pre-funded warrants in lieu thereof) (but not the warrants issued in the private placement or the shares of common stock underlying such warrants) are being offered by the Company pursuant to a "shelf" registration statement on Form S-3 (File No. 333-279718) filed with the Securities and Exchange Commission ("SEC") on May 24, 2024, and became effective on June 10, 2024. The registered direct offering of the shares of common stock (or pre-funded warrants in lieu thereof) is being made only by means of a prospectus, including a prospectus supplement, forming a part of the effective registration statement. The prospectus supplement and the accompanying prospectus relating to the shares of common stock (or pre-funded warrants in lieu thereof) being offered in the registered direct offering will be filed with the SEC and be available at the SEC’s website at www.sec.gov. Electronic copies of the prospectus supplement and the accompanying prospectus relating to the registered direct offering may also be obtained, when available, by contacting Rodman & Renshaw LLC at 600 Lexington Avenue, 32nd Floor, New York, NY 10022, by telephone at (212) 540‑4414, or by email at [email protected].

The warrants described above are being issued in a concurrent private placement under Section 4(a)(2) of the Securities Act of 1933, as amended (the "Securities Act"), and Regulation D promulgated thereunder and, along with the shares of common stock underlying the warrants, have not been registered under the Securities Act, or applicable state securities laws. Accordingly, the warrants and underlying shares of common stock may not be offered or sold in the United States except pursuant to an effective registration statement or an applicable exemption from the registration requirements of the Securities Act and such applicable state securities laws.

This press release shall not constitute an offer to sell or the solicitation of an offer to buy any of the securities described herein, nor shall there be any sale of these securities in any state or jurisdiction in which such offer, solicitation or sale would be unlawful prior to the registration or qualification under the securities laws of any such state or jurisdiction.

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On May 13, 2026 Candel Therapeutics, Inc. (Candel or the Company) (Nasdaq: CADL), a clinical-stage biopharmaceutical company focused on developing multimodal immunotherapies to improve outcomes for patients with cancer, reported that Paul Peter Tak, M.D., Ph.D., FMedSci, Candel’s President and Chief Executive Officer, will present and participate in one-on-one meetings with investors at upcoming investor conferences.

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Stifel 2026 Virtual Targeted Oncology Forum
Date/ Time: Wednesday, May 20, 2026, at 10 AM ET
Webcast Link: Stifel / Candel Presentation

2026 Jefferies Global Healthcare Conference (New York, NY)
Date/Time: Wednesday, June 3, 2026, at 5:30 PM ET
Webcast Link: Jefferies / Candel Presentation

Live webcasts of the presentations will be available by selecting Events and Presentations under the News & Events tab in the Investors section on www.candeltx.com. A replay of the webcasts will be archived for up to 90 days following the session date.

(Press release, Candel Therapeutics, MAY 13, 2026, View Source [SID1234665646])