iOnctura CEO to present at the 2026 J.P. Morgan Healthcare Conference

On January 9, 2026 iOnctura, a clinical-stage biopharmaceutical company developing precision oral small molecules for neglected and hard-to-treat cancers, reported that its Chief Executive Officer, Catherine Pickering, will present at the 44th Annual J.P. Morgan Healthcare Conference, taking place January 12–15, 2026, in San Francisco, California.

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Dr. Pickering will present on Thursday, January 15, 2026 at 11:00 PST. The presentation will highlight iOnctura’s clinical progress with a focus on its lead program, roginolisib, the first allosteric modulator of PI3Kδ.

Recognized as the world’s largest and most influential healthcare investment conference, the J.P. Morgan Healthcare Conference is an invite-only event that serves as a vital forum for innovation and capital formation across the pharmaceutical and biotechnology sectors. Participation reflects iOnctura’s growing visibility within the global oncology ecosystem and underscores the company’s progress towards advancing transformative targeted therapies for patients with cancer.

"We are honored to be invited to present at this year’s J.P. Morgan Healthcare Conference," said Catherine Pickering, CEO and co-founder of iOnctura. "This recognition reflects the increasing interest in our science-driven approach and the meaningful clinical advances we have achieved with roginolisib. We look forward to sharing our progress and engaging with partners committed to transforming cancer care."

Members of the management team will also be available for one-on-one meetings with investors and partners during the conference.

(Press release, iOnctura, JAN 9, 2026, View Source [SID1234661907])

Mabqi & Syndivia announce the execution of an exclusive licensing agreement for their jointly discovered ADC

On January 9, 2026 Mabqi reported that Syndivia had exercised an option with Mabqi on a jointly discovered antibody-drug conjugate (ADC) acquired by a Pharma company.

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This option was exercised as part of a research collaboration launched in 2023 between Mabqi and Syndivia to discover and develop a new ADC drug candidate with indications in Prostate Cancer.

This step marked a major milestone in the collaboration between the two companies, combining their complementary strengths: Mabqi’s LiteMab Antibody Discovery Studio and Syndivia’s GeminiMab ADC platform. The antibody was discovered through the LiteMab discovery studio, tailored to meet the precise functional requirements of the final drug candidate, including affinity, developability, and pharmacological properties. Syndivia subsequently designed the final ADC candidate and carried out the full preclinical characterization.

"We are delighted that Syndivia has exercised this option and successfully demonstrated the potency of this candidate within such a short timeframe", said Sylvain Yon, CEO of Mabqi. "The combination of our LiteMab Antibody Discovery Studio with Syndivia’s cutting-edge conjugation platform has proven to be a highly effective approach, enabling the rapid discovery of a drug candidate with strong clinical potential. Through this collaboration, Mabqi reinforces its focus on advancing research in areas of significant medical need by joining forces with partners who contribute complementary expertise and technologies, creating synergies that accelerate the discovery of new treatments for patients."

(Press release, Mabqi, JAN 9, 2026, View Source [SID1234661841])

Curis Announces Closing of Private Placement Totaling up to $80.8 Million in Gross Proceeds

On January 9, 2026 Curis, Inc. (NASDAQ: CRIS), a biotechnology company focused on the development of emavusertib (CA-4948), an orally available, small molecule IRAK4 and FLT3 inhibitor, reported the closing of its previously announced private placement (the "PIPE financing") for gross proceeds of up to $80.8 million to the Company, including initial gross proceeds to the Company of approximately $20.2 million, in each case before placement agent fees and offering expenses.

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In addition to the healthcare-focused institutional investors listed above, the private placement included participation from other new and existing institutional investors, as well as members of the Company’s management team and board of directors.

Laidlaw & Company (UK) Ltd. acted as sole placement agent for the PIPE financing.

(Press release, Curis, JAN 9, 2026, View Source [SID1234661891])

Pierre Fabre Laboratories and Iktos Announce an Integrated AI-Driven Drug Discovery Collaboration in Oncology

On January 9, 2026 Pierre Fabre Laboratories and Iktos, a global leader in Artificial Intelligence (AI) and Robotics on drug discovery, reported an integrated drug discovery collaboration to identify and develop novel small-molecule drug candidates in oncology. This initiative reflects both companies’ commitment to advancing oncology research by integrating complementary strengths across computational design, medicinal chemistry, biology, medical science and preclinical development.

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Under the terms of the agreement, Iktos will leverage its AI-driven generative design platform to accelerate the discovery of optimized small-molecule candidates against an undisclosed oncology target. Pierre Fabre Laboratories will contribute its extensive knowledge in oncology research and preclinical development to guide the selection, evaluation, and progression of candidate molecules.

Financial terms of the agreement are not disclosed but include an upfront and several milestone payments.

"This collaboration with Iktos marks an important milestone in our journey to build an AI-powered R&D engine at Pierre Fabre Laboratories" said Audrey Kauffmann, Head of Data Science and Biometry at Pierre Fabre Medical Care R&D. "By integrating Iktos’ generative AI and automated chemistry technologies into our research platforms, we are taking a step toward realizing our data and AI strategy. This cooperation exemplifies our ambition to leverage cutting-edge innovation to improve the quality and probability of success in drug discovery, while accelerating the delivery of meaningful advances for patients in oncology."

"We are delighted to start a drug discovery collaboration with Iktos", said Olivier Geneste, Head of Drug Discovery at Pierre Fabre Medical Care R&D. "Thanks to its well-established expertise in generative AI coupled to automated chemistry, we strongly believe that Iktos will help us in accelerating and derisking the discovery of innovative therapeutics targeting a highly valuable oncology target to serve unmet cancer patients’ needs."

"We are delighted to initiate this collaboration with Pierre Fabre Laboratories, a company with a distinguished track record in oncology," said Yann Gaston-Mathé, Co-founder and CEO of Iktos. "This collaboration exemplifies the powerful complementarity between Iktos’ generative AI and automated chemistry technologies and Pierre Fabre’s deep scientific and clinical development expertise. Together, we intend to create the optimal framework to rapidly and efficiently progress innovative small-molecule candidates in oncology, with the aim of bringing meaningful therapeutic advances to patients worldwide."

About the Pierre Fabre Laboratories R&D pipeline:

Pierre Fabre Laboratories has expanded its efforts in precision oncology by adding several assets to its R&D pipeline. PFL-241 and PFL-721, two mutant-selective EGFR inhibitors, are being developed for the treatment of EGFR-driven non-small cell lung cancer (NSCLC) patients. PFL-002 is undergoing clinical testing in solid tumors driven by MET genetic alterations. The pan-RAF inhibitor exarafenib is being developed to expand targeted therapy options for RAS/RAF-driven solid tumors. Moreover, pre-clinical candidates for various oncology targets are sought to be identified in collaboration with Vernalis Ltd. Furthermore, a collaboration with RedRidge Bio is underway to identify and develop biparatopic antibodies for multiple targets in precision oncology, dermatology, and rare diseases. These new additions to the discovery and clinical development portfolio complement Pierre Fabre Laboratories’ existing precision oncology portfolio targeting BRAF, MEK, HER2, as well as EBV-driven post-transplant lymphoproliferative disorder.

(Press release, Pierre Fabre, JAN 9, 2026, View Source [SID1234661908])

Delcath Systems Announces Preliminary Fourth Quarter and Full Year 2025 Financial Results

On January 9, 2026 Delcath Systems, Inc. (Nasdaq: DCTH) ("Delcath" or the "Company"), an interventional oncology company focused on the treatment of primary and metastatic cancers of the liver, reported preliminary financial results and business updates for the fourth quarter and year-ended December 31, 2025.

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Preliminary Fourth Quarter and Full-Year 2025 Financial Results (unaudited)

Total fourth quarter and full year revenue expected to be approximately $20.7 million and $85.2 million, respectively
HEPZATO KIT fourth quarter and full year revenue expected to be approximately $19.0 million and $78.8 million, respectively
CHEMOSAT fourth quarter and full year revenue expected to be approximately $1.7 million and $6.4 million, respectively
628,572 common shares repurchased for $6.0 million through December 31, 2025 under the approved $25.0 million Share Buyback Program
As of December 31, 2025, the Company had approximately $91.0 million of cash and short-term investments and no debt compared to cash and short-term investments of $88.9 million as of September 30, 2025
Final financial results for the fourth quarter and full year 2025 and a detailed business update will be provided during Delcath’s annual financial results release and business update call.

Recent Business Highlights

Currently 25 active centers
Approximately 140% growth in HEPZATO procedure volume in 2025 versus 2024
Independent investigators presented results from the Phase 2 CHOPIN trial sponsored by Leiden University Medical Center evaluating CHEMOSAT with ipilimumab and nivolumab in metastatic uveal melanoma at the 2025 European Society of Medical Oncology (ESMO) (Free ESMO Whitepaper) Annual Congress showing a significant improvement in one-year progression-free survival versus CHEMOSAT alone
Recent publications have highlighted the application, enhanced outcomes, and associated efficacy of percutaneous hepatic perfusion (PHP) in the management of metastatic uveal melanoma (mUM):
"Characterization of long-term survivors with liver metastases from uveal melanoma diagnosed between 2005 and 2021" in International Journal of Cancer
"Survival Outcome After Percutaneous Hepatic Perfusion with High-Dose Melphalan for Liver-Dominant Metastatic Uveal Melanoma: A 10-Year Single-Center Experience" in Cancers
"Subgroup Analyses of the Phase 3 FOCUS Study of Melphalan/Hepatic Delivery System in Patients with Unresectable Metastatic Uveal Melanoma" in Journal of Cancer Research and Clinical Oncology
"In 2026 we will continue to drive increased adoption and utilization of HEPZATO by raising awareness among treating physicians of the CHOPIN study findings," said Gerard Michel, Chief Executive Officer of Delcath. "Our strong financial position enables us to invest in both commercial expansion and the initiation of additional clinical programs in 2026."

Preliminary and Unaudited Nature of Reported Results

The Company has not yet completed its financial close process for the fourth quarter and full year 2025 and, as a result, actual results may vary from the estimated preliminary results set forth in this press release due to a number of factors, including audit adjustments and other developments that may arise between now and the time the financial results for the fourth quarter and fiscal year ended December 31, 2025, are finalized. The estimated preliminary financial results have not been audited or reviewed by the Company’s independent registered public accounting firm. These estimates should not be viewed as a substitute for the Company’s full, interim or annual audited financial statements.

(Press release, Delcath Systems, JAN 9, 2026, View Source [SID1234661892])