On April 13, 2026 Phio Pharmaceuticals Corp. (NASDAQ: PHIO) is a clinical-stage siRNA biopharmaceutical company developing therapeutics using its proprietary INTASYL gene silencing technology to eliminate cancer reported that Mr. Robert Bitterman, CEO and Chairman of the Board, Phio Pharmaceuticals will participate in a fireside chat with Steven Saltzstein, CEO, Force Family Office. Joining them will be Dr. R. Todd Plott, Chief Medical Officer, Epiphany Dermatology and former consultant to the FDA who will provide additional insight on PH-762, an INTASYL compound, that silences the PD-1 gene implicated in various forms of skin cancer.
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"We are excited to hold this fireside chat with Force Family Office. Dr. Plott will discuss why the INTASYL siRNA program represents a differentiated approach to immuno-oncology," said Robert Bitterman, CEO and Chairman of Phio Pharmaceuticals.
DATE: Wednesday April 15, 2026
TIME: 12 PM EDT
REGISTRATION LINK: PHIO Pharma – Force Family Office
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Phio’s lead clinical candidate, PH-762, is being evaluated as an intratumoral therapy in cutaneous squamous cell carcinoma (cSCC), melanoma and Merkel cell carcinoma. In its Phase 1b trial, Phio has reported that 22 patients completed treatment across five dose-escalation cohorts, with no dose-limiting toxicities or serious adverse events. The Company has also reported a pathological response rate in cSCC across all dosing cohorts of approximately 65%, including an 85% pathological response (6 of 7 patients) in the highest-dose cohort.
Phio has indicated that FDA engagement regarding next-stage clinical development is targeted for the second quarter of 2026 and has reported cash and cash equivalents projected to sustain operations into the first half of 2027.
(Press release, Phio Pharmaceuticals, APR 13, 2026, View Source [SID1234664329])