On April 8, 2026 Precision BioSciences, Inc. (Nasdaq: DTIL), a clinical stage gene editing company utilizing its novel proprietary ARCUS platform to develop in vivo gene editing therapies for high unmet need diseases, reported the Company will participate in the 25th Annual Needham Virtual Healthcare Conference being held April 13-16, 2026.

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25th Annual Needham Virtual Healthcare Conference
Format: Virtual Corporate presentation
Date/Time: Tuesday, April 14, 2026 at 9:30am ET
Webcast Link: Precision BioSciences Virtual Presentation Link

If you are interested in meeting with the Precision team during the conference, please reach out to your Needham representative.

A replay of the presentation will be available on the Company’s website in the Investors section under Events and Presentations following the event.

(Press release, Precision Biosciences, APR 8, 2026, View Source [SID1234664241])

On April 8, 2026 Radiopharm Theranostics (ASX: RAD, Nasdaq: RADX, "Radiopharm" or the "Company"), a clinical-stage biopharmaceutical company focused on developing innovative oncology radiopharmaceuticals for areas of high unmet medical need, reported that it has received a positive recommendation from the Data Safety and Monitoring Committee (DSMC) to advance its clinical-stage radiotherapeutic asset, 177Lu-RAD202 (RAD202), to the next dose level of 130mCi in the Phase 1 ‘HEAT’ clinical trial in patients with Human Epidermal Growth Factor Receptor 2 (HER2)-positive advanced solid tumors1. The DSMC is a multidisciplinary committee that conducts detailed reviews of study data, discusses potential safety events and provides recommendations regarding trial continuation.

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"We are encouraged by the rapid progress of the Phase 1 ‘HEAT’ trial of RAD202, as it underscores the favorable safety profile, allowing us to accelerate the dose escalation from Cohort 2 to Cohort 3." said Riccardo Canevari, CEO and Managing Director of Radiopharm Theranostics. "Considering the current progress and the strong execution, we remain on track to complete the Phase 1 dose escalation by the end of 2026."

The Phase 1 ‘HEAT’ study is currently being conducted at clinical centers across Australia. The announcement of the previous dose level in this study of 75mCi was released on 1 October 2025.

About 177Lu-RAD202:

RAD202 is a proprietary single-domain monoclonal antibody (sdAb) that targets the Human Epidermal Growth Factor Receptor 2 (HER2)-positive expression in advanced solid tumors. HER2 is overexpressed in breast cancer and several other solid tumors and represents a validated target in oncology. In a previous diagnostic study of ten HER2-positive breast cancer patients, RAD202 demonstrated clinical proof-of-concept and had positive safety and biodistribution.

(Press release, Radiopharm Theranostics, APR 8, 2026, View Source [SID1234664258])

On April 8, 2026 Trogenix Ltd ("Trogenix"), a pioneering biotech company dedicated to developing innovative cancer therapies reported the publication of its breakthrough pre-clinical data in Nature reporting complete tumour eradication and durable protection in a state-of-the-art aggressive brain cancer model that closely mimics human glioblastoma (GBM). The research supports an innovative approach to potentially achieving curative responses with long-term immunological protection against GBM, the most lethal form of brain cancer. It underpins the Company’s transition to a clinical-stage oncology company, with patient dosing in its first clinical trial for glioblastoma expected in Q2 2026.

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The publication, authored by scientists from the University of Edinburgh, UCL Cancer Institute and The Royal Infirmary of Edinburgh, focusses on Trogenix’s proprietary Synthetic Super-Enhancers (SSEs), which are engineered genetic constructs that act as selective transcriptional switches, designed to harness glioblastoma stem cells’ own unique transcriptional machinery. The SSEs, delivered using adeno-associated virus vectors (AAVs), specifically target SOX2 and SOX9-driven gene networks that are activated in patient glioblastoma stem cells. Key findings of the study showed that, when delivered as a single treatment dose, SSEs led to:

Striking tumour regression within 1-2 weeks, and complete tumour clearance in 83% of treated cases over the subsequent 2-3 weeks
Precision immune activation to eradicate tumours
No further tumour regrowth after the initial treatment, with no toxicity over the next 11 months
No detectable tumour formation even after re-challenge
Critically, SSE activity was validated using fresh patient GBM tissue samples, demonstrating selective expression in tumour cells but not in the healthy normal brain cells. This precision targeting of glioblastoma cells while sparing normal tissue minimises off-target toxicities and represents a key validation step before advancing to patient trials.

Professor Steve Pollard, Study Lead at the University of Edinburgh and Chief Scientific Officer of Trogenix, said: "This pre-clinical work in an aggressive brain cancer model that closely mimics human glioblastoma has achieved what we thought impossible – complete tumour elimination and long-lasting protection against cancer recurrence without off-target toxicity using a single dose of a single agent. Our Synthetic Super-Enhancer technology combines the dual power of cancer cell killing and immune stimulation through a sophisticated ‘Trojan horse’ precision delivery method with the potential for transforming how we address GBM. We can finally hit the tumour hard and early by using controlled gene therapy that has been designed to be highly selective for the most aggressive cancer cells. We are committed to move these findings as quickly and safely as possible to patients and are optimistic that this can provide a new approach to tackling solid tumours. We look forward to starting our Phase I/II ADePT trial for glioblastoma this year."

The dual-payload approach delivers two therapeutic agents directly to cancer cells: HSV-TK for direct tumour killing (cytotoxic) and IL-12 for immune system activation (cytokine), creating synergistic effects that act as an in-situ vaccine. This approach generates durable immunological memory that prevents cancer recurrence by educating the immune system to detect cancer, transforming gene therapy from temporary intervention to lasting protection.

Dr Iain Foulkes, Chief Executive of Cancer Research Horizons, said: "Around 3,200 people are diagnosed with glioblastoma every year in the UK, of which just 160 will survive for five years or more. That number is unacceptable and we urgently need better treatment options. This work lays the foundation for Trogenix’s next steps into early-stage clinical trials, steps that will hopefully take us closer to a world where fewer people lose their lives to brain cancer. Cancer Research Horizons remains committed to supporting Trogenix’s mission to target aggressive cancers, and we’re excited to see if their promising precision science can benefit patients."

This work was funded by Cancer Research UK and the Biotechnology and Biological Sciences Research Council (BBSRC). Trogenix spun out of the University of Edinburgh in 2024, co-founded by Professor Steve Pollard, based on a decade of research.

(Press release, Trogenix, APR 8, 2026, View Source;utm_medium=rss&utm_campaign=trogenix-announces-publication-of-breakthrough-pre-clinical-data-in-nature-demonstrating-complete-tumour-eradication-and-durable-protection-in-aggressive-brain-cancer-model [SID1234664242])

On April 8, 2026 TScan Therapeutics, Inc. (Nasdaq: TCRX), a clinical-stage biotechnology company focused on the development of T cell receptor (TCR)-engineered T cell (TCR-T) therapies for the treatment of patients with cancer, reported that the Company will participate in a fireside chat at the 25th Annual Needham Virtual Healthcare Conference on Wednesday, April 15, 2026 at 3:00 p.m. Eastern Time.

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A webcast of the fireside chat will be available on the "Events and Presentations" section of the Company’s website at ir.tscan.com. An archived replay of the webcast will be available on the Company’s website for 90 days following the event.

(Press release, TScan Therapeutics, APR 8, 2026, View Source [SID1234664259])

On April 8, 2026 UroGen Pharma Ltd. (Nasdaq: URGN), a biotech company dedicated to developing and commercializing innovative solutions that treat urothelial and specialty cancers, reported the launch of its "LG-UTUC Luminaries" initiative, recognizing clinicians and institutions demonstrating leadership, expertise, and a commitment to advancing low‑grade upper tract urothelial cancer (LG‑UTUC) care.

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LG‑UTUC is a rare form of cancer affecting an estimated 6,000-7,000 patients each year in the U.S., which represents approximately 40% of patients diagnosed in the U.S. annually with UTUC. While typically noninvasive, it often recurs and may require repeated endoscopic procedures or radical surgery to remove the kidney and ureter, underscoring a continued need for guideline-recommended kidney‑sparing care approaches.

"Through the LG-UTUC Luminaries initiative, we are honored to recognize the clinicians and institutions redefining what is possible for patients living with LG-UTUC," said Liz Barrett, President and Chief Executive Officer of UroGen. "By elevating these leaders, we aim to inspire broader adoption of evidence-based, kidney-sparing care, strengthen collaboration across the urology community, and accelerate progress toward a future where patients with this highly recurrent disease have better outcomes and a better care experience."

The LG-UTUC Luminaries initiative recognizes clinicians and institutions working to achieve excellence in LG-UTUC care. Honorees have extensive experience with LG-UTUC and are actively involved in treatment, research, and peer-to-peer education. Institutional recipients are distinguished by established, guideline-aligned care pathways spanning diagnosis, treatment, and long-term surveillance, as well as strong commitments to physician training, research participation, and comprehensive patient support.

UroGen recognizes Saum Ghodoussipour, MD, Director, Bladder and Urothelial Cancer Program, Rutgers Cancer Institute, and Associate Professor of Surgery, Rutgers Robert Wood Johnson Medical School, as the first recipient of this flagship LG-UTUC Luminaries recognition—an honor that will continue to be presented to physicians and institutions dedicated to helping shape the future of kidney-sparing management in LG-UTUC.

"I’m truly honored to receive this recognition," said Dr. Saum Ghodoussipour, Director of the Bladder and Urothelial Cancer Program at Rutgers Cancer Institute and Associate Professor of Surgery at Rutgers Robert Wood Johnson Medical School, NJ. "This distinction reflects the dedication of our entire multidisciplinary team at Rutgers Cancer Institute, whose commitment to advancing education, research, and patient-centered care continues to drive progress for individuals living with LG-UTUC. I’d especially like to recognize Dr. Vignesh Packiam, Director of Clinical and Translational Research in Urologic Oncology and Associate Professor of Surgery at Rutgers Robert Wood Johnson Medical School, whose leadership and contributions have been instrumental in shaping our program. Together, we remain committed to improving outcomes through collaboration, innovation, and a steadfast focus on our patients."

About the LG-UTUC Luminaries Initiative
The LG-UTUC Luminaries initiative is UroGen’s effort to recognize and collaborate with leading clinicians and institutions advancing care for patients with low-grade upper tract urothelial cancer. By highlighting clinical leadership and fostering collaboration across the urology community, the initiative supports continued progress in kidney-sparing care and efforts to improve outcomes in this rare and highly recurrent disease.

(Press release, UroGen Pharma, APR 8, 2026, View Source [SID1234664243])