Avenzo Therapeutics to Present Initial Results from the Phase 1 Study of AVZO-021, a Potential Best-in-Class CDK2 Inhibitor, at the 2025 San Antonio Breast Cancer Symposium

On October 30, 2025 Avenzo Therapeutics, Inc. ("Avenzo"), a clinical-stage biotechnology company developing next-generation oncology therapies, reported the acceptance of two abstracts for poster presentations at the 2025 San Antonio Breast Cancer Symposium (SABCS) taking place in San Antonio, Texas from December 9-12, 2025.

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Avenzo will present preliminary safety and efficacy results from the Phase 1 portion of its ongoing Phase 1/2 clinical study of AVZO-021, its potential best-in-class cyclin-dependent kinase 2 (CDK2) selective inhibitor. The company will also highlight the Phase 1/2 study design evaluating AVZO-023, its potential best-in-class cyclin-dependent kinase 4 (CDK4) selective inhibitor, as a single agent and in combination with AVZO-021 and/or endocrine therapy.

Details of the presentations are as follows:

Abstract: 2206

Title: A phase 1/2, first-in-human study of AVZO-021, a selective cyclin-dependent kinase 2 inhibitor (CDK2i), as a monotherapy and in combination for patients with advanced solid tumors, including hormone receptor-positive (HR+)/human epidermal growth factor receptor 2-negative (HER2-) breast cancer and cyclin E1 (CCNE1)-amplified solid tumors: preliminary safety and efficacy results

Presentation Number: PS4-06-08

Date and Time: Thursday, Dec. 11, 2025, 5:00 to 6:30 p.m. CT

Abstract: 2267

Title: A phase 1/2 study of AVZO-023, a next-generation selective cyclin-dependent kinase 4 inhibitor (CDK4i), as a single agent and in combination with AVZO-021, a selective cyclin-dependent kinase 2 inhibitor (CDK2i), and/or endocrine therapy in patients with advanced solid tumors

Presentation Number: PS5-12-17

Date and Time: Friday, Dec. 12, 2025, 12:30 to 2:00 p.m. CT

(Press release, Avenzo Therapeutics, OCT 30, 2025, View Source [SID1234657139])

Molecular Partners Reports Q3 2025 Financial Results and Clinical Progress, with DLL3-Targeting Radio-DARPin MP0712 Phase 1 Launch Expected in 2025

On October 30, 2025 Molecular Partners AG (SIX: MOLN; NASDAQ: MOLN), a clinical-stage biotech company developing a new class of custom-built protein drugs known as DARPin therapeutics ("Molecular Partners" or the "Company"), reported corporate highlights and unaudited financial results for the third quarter of 2025.

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"We are excited to present initial clinical imaging data this November on MP0712, the 1st Radio-DARPin targeting DLL3, from compassionate care use in South Africa. The IND application for MP0712 has been filed and we see the alpha-targeting approaches for DLL3 in lung cancer as a valuable new modality for patients. Building on that progress, we are establishing a pipeline of additional Radio-DARPins with our partner Orano Med for selected targets, including mesothelin for ovarian cancer," said Patrick Amstutz, Ph.D., CEO of Molecular Partners. "MP0533 is the first-ever tetraspecific T-cell engager to demonstrate safety and efficacy in AML. We will report additional data on optimized dosing and a deeper understanding on the ideal patient profile for MP0533. This understanding is important to plan next steps and is supportive of positioning of our drug in the treatment landscape."

Research & Development Highlights

MP0712 (212Pb x DLL3), Radio-DARPin Pipeline and Collaboration with Orano Med

The Phase 1 Investigational New Drug (IND) application for MP0712, a 212Pb-based Radio-DARPin therapy (RDT) candidate targeting the tumor-associated protein delta-like ligand 3 (DLL3), co-developed with Orano Med for the treatment of small cell lung cancer (SCLC) and other DLL3-expressing neuroendocrine cancers, has been filed. Dialogue with the FDA is ongoing and, pending regulatory clearance, the Phase 1 trial is expected to initiate before the end of 2025.

Molecular Partners presented preclinical data in April at the American Association for Cancer Research (AACR) (Free AACR Whitepaper) Annual Meeting 2025, showing high tumor uptake, promising efficacy and a favorable safety profile for MP0712 in mouse models matching clinically-relevant DLL3 expression levels.

In H1 2025, Molecular Partners accepted a request from the Nuclear Medicine Research Infrastructure (NuMeRI) in South Africa to provide MP0712 for imaging use under the legal framework in South Africa for compassionate care (also referred to as Section 21 of the Medicines and Related Substances Act). This approach enables the generation of initial images applying MP0712 labeled with 203Pb in patients with SCLC and other DLL3-expressing neuroendocrine cancers. As per courtesy of NuMeRI, the Company will present first images from the MP0712 compassionate care program at the Targeted Radiopharmaceuticals (TRP) Summit EU in November. The NuMeRI team, lead by Dr. Mike Sathekge, plans to report the full imaging and dosimetry data of MP0712 at the Theranostics World Conference (TWC) in January 2026.
203Pb and 212Pb are an element-equivalent pair of lead (Pb) isotopes, with 203Pb primarily used for imaging and 212Pb for therapeutic applications (targeted alpha therapy, TAT). As a "matched pair", pre-treatment imaging with 203Pb provides a prediction of treatment behavior with 212Pb.

In January 2025, Molecular Partners and Orano Med expanded their agreement to co-develop up to ten radiotherapy programs. In addition to its world class expertise and capabilities in the development of TAT with 212Pb, Orano Med will ensure the production of the 212Pb-based Radio-DARPins for clinical trials and commercialization. Orano Med possesses virtually unlimited source material for 212Pb production and has established robust and independent supply and manufacturing capabilities required for the seamless delivery of TAT to clinical sites internationally.

The second RDT program slated for clinical development is MP0726, targeting mesothelin (MSLN), a tumor target overexpressed across several cancers with high unmet need, such as ovarian cancer. Molecular Partners has developed Radio-DARPins able to selectively bind to membrane-bound MSLN without being impacted by shed MSLN, which has hampered the development of other MSLN-targeted therapeutics. The Company presented preclinical data on MP0726 at the 2025 Annual Meeting of the Society of Nuclear Medicine and Molecular Imaging (SNMMI) in June. The Company is planning to progress several programs in 2026, including MP0726.

MP0533 (Multispecific T Cell Engager; CD33 x CD123 x CD70 x CD3)

MP0533 is currently being evaluated in a Phase 1/2a clinical trial for relapsed/refractory acute myeloid leukemia (AML) and myelodysplastic syndrome (MDS)/AML (NCT05673057). Molecular Partners presented updated data from the study at the 30th Annual European Hematology Association (EHA) (Free EHA Whitepaper) Congress in June, with promising antitumor activity observed in cohort 8. Three of 8 (>30%) evaluable patients in this cohort achieved a clinical response after the first cycle, and two patients maintained their responses for over three months, including one patient still on treatment today (>12 months response duration). Cohort 8 benefited from a higher starting dose and a faster step-up dosing schedule, leading to improved exposure within the predicted therapeutic range and notable blast reduction in most patients, with an acceptable safety profile after dose adjustment.

Encouraged by these results, Molecular Partners amended the dosing scheme for cohorts 9 and 10 by further accelerating the step-up dosing, increasing the dosing frequency and introducing anti-CD20 premedication to achieve higher cumulative exposure as well as enhanced depth and duration of responses. Cohort 9 is exploring a lower target dose than cohort 8 to assess the safety of up to daily dosing in the first 14 days of treatment. Data from cohort 9 will be presented at the American Society of Hematology (ASH) (Free ASH Whitepaper) Annual Meeting in December 2025. Cohort 10, which aims at reaching the same target dose as cohort 8 while exposing patients to more drug over time, is now enrolling and dosing patients.

MP0533 continues to show broad activity in a mutation-agnostic manner, with initial blast reductions in a majority of patients treated, and an acceptable safety profile. The data continue to indicate that the patients more likely to see durable responses will be those who initiate therapy with a lower level of blasts at baseline. Molecular Partners plans to explore MP0533 in combination settings, both in patients with relapsed/refractory disease as well as in front-line setting, should favorable antitumor activity continue to be observed. Several consortia have approached Molecular Partners expressing interest in conducting such studies. The Company is engaging with key opinion leaders and regulators to discuss next steps.

MP0317 (Tumor-Localized Agonist; FAP x CD40)

Molecular Partners is supporting an investigator-initiated trial of MP0317, for which a study protocol has been approved (NCT07036380). This proof-of-concept randomized Phase 2 study, to be conducted by an expert network in France, is designed for the treatment of patients with advanced cholangiocarcinoma in combination with anti-PD-L1 therapy (durvalumab) and gemcitabine-cisplatin-based chemotherapy. The main objective of the study is to assess the 12-month progression free survival (PFS) in the experimental arm (N = 50 patients).

MP0317 is designed to activate immune cells specifically within the tumor microenvironment by anchoring to fibroblast activation protein (FAP), which is expressed in high amounts in the stroma of various solid tumors. The Company believes this tumor-localized approach has the potential to deliver greater efficacy with fewer side effects compared to systemic CD40-targeting therapies. Molecular Partners presented comprehensive biomarker analyses from the completed Phase 1 dose escalation trial of the localized CD40 agonist MP0317 in solid tumors at the Annual Meeting of the Society for Immunotherapy of Cancer (SITC) (Free SITC Whitepaper) in November 2024.

Switch-DARPins (Next-Generation Immune Cell Engagers)

By employing a multi-specific Switch-DARPin, Molecular Partners aims to increase the safety and potency of T cell engagers (TCEs). Preclinical proof-of-concept for a novel CD3 Switch-DARPin TCE with CD2 costimulation was presented at AACR (Free AACR Whitepaper) in April 2025. The data show the feasibility of conditional T cell activation with potent co-stimulation in solid tumors, but not in healthy tissues. In addition, data showed that the CD3 Switch-DARPin activates T cells specifically in the presence of cells co-expressing the tumor targets MSLN and EpCAM, thereby increasing tumor specificity. The Company will present an update on the CD3 Switch-DARPin program at SITC (Free SITC Whitepaper) in November 2025.

Corporate Governance Highlights

Molecular Partners appointed Martin Steegmaier, Ph.D., as Chief Scientific Officer (CSO) and member of its Executive Committee, effective October 1, 2025. Martin brings a wealth of experience in oncology drug development, having previously contributed to the advancement of several innovative cancer therapies at major biotech and pharmaceutical companies.

(Press release, Molecular Partners, OCT 30, 2025, View Source [SID1234657157])

Pilatus Biosciences to Present New Preclinical Data Highlighting PLT012’s Ability to Induce Durable Anti-Tumor Immunity Through Immunometabolic Reprogramming of the Tumor Microenvironment at SITC 2025 Annual Meeting

On October 30, 2025 Pilatus Biosciences, a biopharmaceutical company developing novel metabolic checkpoint immunotherapies for liver and gastrointestinal cancers, reported the Company will present new preclinical data on its lead product candidate, PLT012, in a poster presentation at the upcoming Society for Immunotherapy of Cancer (SITC) (Free SITC Whitepaper) 2025 Annual Meeting, being held November 5-9, 2025 in National Harbor, Maryland.

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"Immunometabolism is a key lever for overcoming resistance in solid tumors," said Dr. Yi-Ru Yu, Lead Scientist at Pilatus Biosciences and presenting author. "Our preclinical results demonstrate that PLT012, a first-in-class anti-CD36 monoclonal antibody, exerts a dual mechanism of action by reprogramming immune-metabolic pathways—suppressing immunosuppressive Tregs while enhancing CD8⁺ T-cell responses in lipid-rich tumors. These combined effects have been shown to drive durable and superior anti-tumor efficacy across multiple cancer models, outperforming anti–PD-1/PD-L1 blockade and inducing long-lasting immune memory that sustains tumor control and protects against rechallenge." Dr. Raven Lin, CEO of Pilatus Biosciences, added "Alongside a favorable GLP toxicology profile, these data support our planned Phase I study, with first patient in (FPI) targeted for Q1 2026."

Details of the SITC (Free SITC Whitepaper) poster presentation are as follows:

Abstract Title: PLT012, a Humanized CD36-Blocking Antibody, Induces Durable Anti-Tumor Immunity via Immunometabolic Reprogrammig
Presenting Author: Yi-Ru Yu, Ph.D., Lead Scientist, Pilatus Biosciences
Date: Friday, November 7, 2025
Time: 12:15 p.m. – 1:45 p.m. EST
Poster Number: 1205

The abstract for this presentation will be available on SITC (Free SITC Whitepaper)’s website on November 4, 2025, and the poster presentation will be available on Pilatus’ website following the meeting.

About PLT012

PLT012 is a humanized monoclonal antibody designed to selectively block CD36-mediated lipid uptake, a key mechanism driving immunosuppression and immune exclusion within the tumor microenvironment. By targeting lipid metabolism, PLT012 exerts a unique mechanism of action: it depletes immunosuppressive cell populations, including Tregs and pro-tumor macrophages, while simultaneously enhancing anti-tumor activities of intratumoral NK cell and cytotoxic CD8+ T cell that are otherwise susceptible to lipid-induced exhaustion. In preclinical studies, PLT012 has demonstrated potent monotherapy efficacy in models of liver malignancies, with a favorable safety profile across species. Leveraging its distinct mechanism of action, PLT012 further acts as a potent sensitizer in combination with anti–PD-L1 therapies, effectively overcoming drug resistance in immune "cold" tumors and liver metastases.

(Press release, Pilatus Biosciences, OCT 30, 2025, View Source [SID1234657175])

Bicycle Therapeutics Reports Recent Business Progress and Third Quarter 2025 Financial Results

On October 30, 2025 Bicycle Therapeutics plc (NASDAQ: BCYC), a pharmaceutical company pioneering a new and differentiated class of therapeutics based on its proprietary bicyclic peptide (Bicycle) technology, reported financial results for the third quarter ended September 30, 2025, and provided recent corporate updates.

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"We are currently seeking broad regulatory feedback to make an informed decision on our path forward with zelenectide pevedotin in metastatic urothelial cancer. We look forward to providing updates in the first quarter of 2026," said Bicycle Therapeutics CEO Kevin Lee, Ph.D. "We have also been executing across the rest of our pipeline with the goal of helping patients live longer and live well. The development of zelenectide pevedotin for multiple Nectin-4 associated cancers is ongoing, with the Phase 1/2 Duravelo-3 trial for NECTIN4-amplified breast cancer and the Phase 1/2 Duravelo-4 trial for NECTIN4-amplified non-small cell lung cancer open and actively enrolling. Additionally, we were pleased to welcome additional esteemed global oncology leaders to the Bicycle Board of Directors and to our Research and Innovation Advisory Board to further strengthen our innovation and strategic growth."

Third Quarter 2025 and Recent Events

Phase 2/3 Duravelo-2 pivotal trial evaluating zelenectide pevedotin in combination with pembrolizumab in patients with metastatic urothelial cancer (mUC). Bicycle Therapeutics is currently seeking regulatory feedback on zelenectide pevedotin, a Bicycle Drug Conjugate (BDC). The company now expects to provide an update on dose selection for Duravelo-2 and zelenectide pevedotin’s potential approval pathway in mUC following meetings with multiple regulatory agencies in the first quarter of 2026.

Data for an early Bicycle Radioconjugate (BRC) molecule targeting MT1-MMP presented at European Association of Nuclear Medicine (EANM) 2025 Congress. An e-poster presentation outlined the first clinical experience with an early Bicycle Imaging Agent (BIA) targeting MT1-MMP. An additional e-poster presented by the German Cancer Consortium (DKTK), part of a cooperative network with the German Cancer Research Center (DKFZ), highlighted preclinical BRC data demonstrating the potential of this approach for radiotheranostic use. Altogether, the data build on preclinical and first human imaging data previously disclosed at the American Association for Cancer Research (AACR) (Free AACR Whitepaper) Annual Meeting 2025 and EANM 2024. The company believes this data further supports the potential of MT1-MMP as a novel target in the treatment of cancer, demonstrates the translatability of BRC preclinical data and highlights the potential of Bicycle molecules for targeted radionuclide therapies and radiopharmaceutical imaging.

The company continues to advance its emerging BRC pipeline, with initial EphA2 human imaging data expected in the first half of 2026 and the initiation of the first company-sponsored clinical trial expected in 2026.

Trial in Progress data for Phase 1/2 Duravelo-3 trial for zelenectide pevedotin in NECTIN4-amplified breast cancer and tissue sample data in patients with NECTIN4-amplified non-small cell lung cancer (NSCLC) presented at the European Society for Medical Oncology (ESMO) (Free ESMO Whitepaper) Congress 2025. The Phase 1/2 Duravelo-3 trial for zelenectide pevedotin in NECTIN4-amplified breast cancer and the Phase 1/2 Duravelo-4 trial for zelenectide pevedotin in NECTIN4-amplified NSCLC are open and actively enrolling. Data from post-hoc analyses of late-line breast cancer and lung cancer patients enrolled in Duravelo-1 showed enhanced anti-tumor activity of zelenectide pevedotin in patients with NECTIN4 amplification and/or polysomy. Based on these data, the U.S. Food and Drug Administration (FDA) previously granted Fast Track designation to zelenectide pevedotin for the treatment of adult patients with previously treated, NECTIN4-amplified, advanced or metastatic triple-negative breast cancer and NSCLC.

BT5528, a potential first-in-class EphA2 targeting BDC molecule. Phase 1 BT5528 combination data with nivolumab in mUC patients will now be presented at a scientific conference in the first half of 2026.

BT7480, a Bicycle tumor-targeted immune cell agonist (Bicycle TICA), is a Nectin-4 targeted CD137 agonist designed to overcome immune agonist toxicities and activate the immune system in Nectin-4 expressing tumors. Phase 1 BT7480 combination data with nivolumab will now be presented at scientific conference in the first half of 2026.

Strengthened Board of Directors with the addition of Charles Swanton, M.D., Ph.D., FRS, FMedSci, FRCP, Roger Dansey, M.D. and Hervé Hoppenot. Dr. Swanton leads the Cancer Evolution and Genome Instability Laboratory at the Francis Crick Institute. Dr. Dansey currently serves on the Boards of Directors of Inovio Inc. and Ottimo Pharma. Mr. Hoppenot is an advisor to the CEO and serves on the Board of Directors of Incyte, after serving 11 years as its chairman and CEO. He is also Chairman of the Board of Directors of Maze Therapeutics.

Expanded Research and Innovation Advisory Board (RAB) with the appointment of additional esteemed global leaders in oncology to further support scientific advancement and strategic growth across the company’s discovery research programs. The new RAB members are as follows:

Steve Davidsen, Ph.D., is a biotech executive with over 35 years of experience in drug discovery and development. Dr. Davidsen currently serves as the founder and president of Predawn Discovery Advisors LLC, providing technical and strategic input to organizations engaged in therapeutic drug discovery. He also serves on the Scientific Advisory Boards of Nitrase Therapeutics and BioLoomics. Previously, Dr. Davidsen served as vice president, oncology discovery research at AbbVie, where he was responsible for discovery efforts across all of AbbVie’s oncology programs and sites. He held various positions of increasing responsibility at Abbott prior to the separation of AbbVie. Dr. Davidsen has directed research teams and partnerships leading to more than 40 first-in-human clinical trials across a broad range of platforms and biology targeting both hematologic and solid tumor indications. He has more than 70 scientific publications across a diverse range of topics including metalloproteinase inhibitors, kinase inhibitors and the discovery of histone deacetylase inhibitors. Dr. Davidsen earned a Ph.D. in organic chemistry from the University of Texas at Austin and a B.S. in chemistry from the University of Maryland.

Gilles Gallant, B.Pharm, Ph.D., FOPQ, is an advisor and a consultant to biotechnology and pharmaceutical companies developing oncology drugs. He recently served as chief development officer at Mythic Therapeutics, responsible for the strategy, direction and execution of the company’s clinical development program. He also serves as a scientific advisor for Iteru Systems and is the founder and principal consultant of GG Biotech Consulting LLC. Previously, Dr. Gallant was senior vice president, global head of oncology clinical development at Daiichi Sankyo, leading the development of the company’s global oncology portfolio. At Daiichi, he led the clinical development and global approval of the antibody-drug conjugate (ADC) Enhertu (fam-trastuzumab deruxtecan-nxki) for the treatment of advanced breast cancer, gastric cancer and non-small cell lung cancer. Dr. Gallant also held leadership roles of increasing responsibility at Bristol-Myers-Squibb, Human Genome Sciences and BioMarin. Dr. Gallant earned a Ph.D. in medicinal chemistry and a B.Pharm from the Université de Montréal and is a Fellow of the Order of Pharmacists of Québec.

Ken Herrmann, M.D., MBA, is a well-known leader in oncologic nuclear medicine with more than a decade of experience in clinical investigation. He currently serves on the Board of Directors of Aktis Oncology and as the chair of Aktis’ Scientific Advisory Board. Dr. Herrmann also serves as chair of the Department of Nuclear Medicine at the Universitätsklinikum Essen in Germany, member of Pentixapharm Holding AG’s Supervisory Board and associate editor of the Journal of Nuclear Medicine. Previously, he served as chair of the European Associates of Nuclear Medicine Oncology & Theranostics Committee, vice chair of the Department of Nuclear Medicine at the Universitätsklinikum Würzburg and associate professor in the Ahmanson Translational Imaging Division at the University of California, Los Angeles. To date, he has authored more than 700 peer-reviewed publications. Dr. Herrmann earned his M.D. from Humboldt Universität Berlin and his MBA from the Universität Zurich.

John Lambert, Ph.D., is a recognized global leader in ADC discovery and development, currently serving as a consultant/advisor to biopharma and pharma on ADC technologies. He serves on the Avipep Therapeutics Board of Directors and is a scientific advisor to Cureteq AG, Synaffix BV, CytomX Therapeutics and Mythic Therapeutics, among other companies. Previously, Dr. Lambert was chief scientific officer and executive vice president of research at ImmunoGen. During his tenure in leadership roles there, ImmunoGen invented the ADC technology that resulted in Kadcyla (ado-trastuzumab emtansine) and Elahere (mirvetuximab soravtansine-gynx) for the treatment of HER2+ breast cancer and platinum-resistant ovarian cancers, respectively. He is a fellow of the American Institute for Medical and Biological Engineering and an honorary professor at Queen’s University Belfast. Dr. Lambert earned a Ph.D. in biochemistry from the University of Cambridge.
Participation in Upcoming Investor Conference

Bicycle Therapeutics management will participate in the following investor conference in November:

Jefferies Global Healthcare Conference in London on Tuesday, Nov. 18; fireside chat at 10:30 a.m. GMT
A live webcast of the fireside chat will be accessible in the Investor section of the company’s website at www.bicycletherapeutics.com. An archived replay of the webcast will be available following the event.

Third Quarter 2025 Financial Results

Cash and cash equivalents were $648.3 million as of September 30, 2025, compared to $879.5 million as of December 31, 2024. The decrease in cash and cash equivalents is primarily due to cash used in operations, including increased cash payments for clinical program activities. In October 2025, we received $38.2 million related to our U.K. research and development (R&D) tax credit claim for the year ended December 31, 2024.
R&D expenses were $58.4 million for the three months ended September 30, 2025, compared to $48.3 million for the three months ended September 30, 2024. The increase in expense of $10.1 million was primarily due to increased clinical program expenses for zelenectide pevedotin development, discovery, platform and other expenses, and higher personnel-related costs, including severance-related expenses of our workforce reduction in August 2025, offset by decreased clinical program expenses for Bicycle TICA molecules.
General and administrative expenses were $18.9 million for the three months ended September 30, 2025, compared to $18.3 million for the three months ended September 30, 2024. The increase in expense of $0.6 million was primarily due to increased personnel-related costs, offset by decreased professional and consulting fees.
Net loss was $59.1 million, or $(0.85) basic and diluted net loss per share, for the three months ended September 30, 2025, compared to net loss of $50.8 million, or $(0.74) basic and diluted net loss per share, for three months ended September 30, 2024.

(Press release, Bicycle Therapeutics, OCT 30, 2025, View Source [SID1234657140])

Moleculin to Highlight its Ongoing Phase 3 Acute Myeloid Leukemia “MIRACLE” Clinical Trial at the 14th Annual Acute Leukemia Meeting

On October 30, 2025 Moleculin Biotech, Inc., (Nasdaq: MBRX) ("Moleculin" or the "Company"), a late-stage pharmaceutical company with a broad portfolio of drug candidates targeting hard-to-treat cancers and viral infections, reported it will present at the 14th Annual Acute Leukemia Meeting being held October 30-31, 2025 at the MD Anderson Cancer Center Spain Foundation in Madrid, Spain.

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Details of the presentation are as follows:

Title: L-Annamycin – Non-Cardiotoxic Anthracycline; MIRACLE Pivotal AML Study
Session: Lunch Session: Moleculin
Presenter: Dr. Paul Waymack, Senior Chief Medical Officer of Moleculin
Date and Time: Thursday, October 30th at 2:35 PM CEST

As part of the presentation, Dr. Waymack will discuss the Company’s ongoing pivotal Phase 2B/3, multi-center, randomized, double-blind, placebo-controlled, adaptive design study of Annamycin in combination with cytarabine (also known as "Ara-C" and for which the combination of Annamycin and Ara-C is referred to as "AnnAraC") for the treatment of adult patients with acute myeloid leukemia (AML) who are refractory to or relapsed (R/R) after induction therapy (R/R AML). This Phase 3 "MIRACLE" trial (derived from Moleculin R/R AML AnnAraC Clinical Evaluation) is a global approval trial, including sites in the US, Europe and the Middle East (clinicaltrials.gov NCT06788756; euclinicaltrials.eu 2024-518359-47-00).

Annamycin, also known by its non-proprietary name of naxtarubicin, currently has Fast Track Status and Orphan Drug Designation from the FDA for the treatment of relapsed or refractory AML, in addition to Orphan Drug Designation for the treatment of STS lung mets. Furthermore, Annamycin has Orphan Drug Designation for the treatment of relapsed or refractory AML from the EMA.

For more information about the 14th Annual Acute Leukemia Meeting, please visit the meeting website.

(Press release, Moleculin, OCT 30, 2025, View Source [SID1234657159])