Kura Oncology (KURA) Company Overview

– Mollie Leoni, M.D. promoted to Chief Medical Officer – – Francis Burrows, Ph.D.

Kura Oncology, Inc.'s collaboration with Kyowa Kirin brings $330M upfront and a potential $1.2B in milestone payments, enhancing long-term shareholder value despite initial market disappointment. Ziftomenib, Kura's lead candidate, shows promising results in AML treatment, with a 35% complete remission rate, and could address up to 50% of AML patients. The stock is upgraded to Strong Buy due to its deep value, strong pipeline performance, and potential for substantial upside if FDA approval and commercialization go according to plan.

Kura Oncology, Inc. (NASDAQ:KURA ) Q3 2024 Earnings Conference Call November 7, 2024 4:30 PM ET Company Participants Pete De Spain - Head, Investor Relations Dr. Troy Wilson - President and CEO Tom Doyle - Senior Vice President, Finance and Accounting Dr. Mollie Leoni - Executive Vice President, Clinical Development Conference Call Participants Li Watsek - Cantor Jonathan Chang - Leerink Partners Jason Zemansky - Bank of America Roger Song - Jefferies Charles Zhu - LifeSci Capital Phil Nadeau - TD Cowen Peter Lawson - Barclays Justin Zelin - BTIG Brad Canino - Stifel Operator Good afternoon, ladies and gentlemen. Welcome to the Kura Oncology Third Quarter 2024 Financial Results Call.

– Combination of ziftomenib and imatinib shows robust and durable antitumor activity in imatinib-sensitive (1L) and imatinib-resistant (2L/3L) GIST models –

SAN DIEGO, Sept. 30, 2024 (GLOBE NEWSWIRE) -- Kura Oncology, Inc. (Nasdaq: KURA), a clinical-stage biopharmaceutical company committed to realizing the promise of precision medicines for the treatment of cancer, today announced the publication of its KOMET-001 Phase 1 study manuscript in The Lancet Oncology journal. The paper, entitled “Ziftomenib in relapsed/refractory acute myeloid leukaemia (KOMET-001): results from an open-label, multi-cohort, phase 1a/1b trial,” is now available on The Lancet Oncology website and in the Scientific Manuscripts section on Kura's website.

SAN DIEGO, Sept. 17, 2024 (GLOBE NEWSWIRE) -- Kura Oncology, Inc. (Nasdaq: KURA), a clinical-stage biopharmaceutical company committed to realizing the promise of precision medicines for the treatment of cancer, today announced the appointment of Michael Vasconcelles, M.D., to its Board of Directors. Dr. Vasconcelles is an accomplished biopharmaceutical executive with more than 25 years of oncology drug development experience and industry leadership.

SAN DIEGO, Aug. 01, 2024 (GLOBE NEWSWIRE) -- Kura Oncology, Inc. (Nasdaq: KURA), a clinical-stage biopharmaceutical company committed to realizing the promise of precision medicines for the treatment of cancer, today announced that it will report second quarter 2024 financial results after the close of U.S. financial markets on Thursday, August 8, 2024. Kura's management will host a webcast and conference call at 4:30 p.m. ET / 1:30 p.m. PT that day to discuss the financial results and provide a corporate update.

– Ziftomenib induces insulin production, improves insulin sensitivity and reduces insulin resistance in preclinical model of type 2 diabetes –

SAN DIEGO--(BUSINESS WIRE)--Life Science Cares San Diego, a nonprofit organization activating the financial and human capital of the life sciences industry and partnering with local nonprofits to disrupt the cycle of poverty and inequity throughout its communities, and Kura Oncology are continuing their partnership to support the San Diego community. Kura Oncology is contributing $100,000 through Life Science Cares' Basic Needs portfolio to support local nonprofit, Mama's Kitchen, with meeting.