Lisata TherapeuticsNASDAQ: LSTA

Lisata Therapeutics Inc (NASDAQ:LSTA) has been awarded the title of ‘Specialized BioTherapeutics Company of the Year' at the 2024 BioTech Breakthrough Awards. The company said it was recognized for its unique approach to addressing the unmet medical needs of patients with advanced solid tumors, particularly through its proprietary CendR Platform technology which enhances the delivery and efficacy of anti-cancer treatments by targeting the tumor microenvironment.

Award recognizes Lisata's data-driven approach and innovative therapies designed to address the unmet medical needs of patients with advanced solid tumors

Lisata Therapeutics Inc (NASDAQ:LSTA) CEO David Mazzo joined Proactive to talk about the latest updates on its clinical trials and its third quarter financial performance. Mazzo highlighted advancements in Lisata's pancreatic cancer program, specifically the ASCEND trial, which is expected to yield important data soon.

Lisata Therapeutics Inc (NASDAQ:LSTA) reported significant advancements across its clinical portfolio in the third quarter, with multiple key data readouts projected over the next 18 months. Lisata's financial performance for the quarter showed a 10.5% year-over-year decrease in operating expenses, down to $5.3 million from $6 million.

Lisata Therapeutics Inc (NASDAQ:LSTA), the US-based clinical-stage pharmaceutical company, and Finnish immunotherapy developer Valo Therapeutics Oy have announced a preclinical research collaboration to explore a novel cancer treatment combination targeting melanoma. Under the collaboration, Valo Therapeutics will lead research investigating the potential benefits of combining Lisata's experimental drug, certepetide, with Valo's PeptiCRAd immunotherapy platform and a checkpoint inhibitor.

Study will investigate the benefits of combining Lisata's novel product candidate, certepetide, with ValoTx's platform technology, PeptiCRAd, and a checkpoint inhibitor in preclinical tumor models Study will investigate the benefits of combining Lisata's novel product candidate, certepetide, with ValoTx's platform technology, PeptiCRAd, and a checkpoint inhibitor in preclinical tumor models

BASKING RIDGE, N.J., Nov. 06, 2024 (GLOBE NEWSWIRE) -- Lisata Therapeutics, Inc. (Nasdaq: LSTA), a clinical-stage pharmaceutical company developing innovative therapies for the treatment of advanced solid tumors and other serious diseases, today announced that the Company will report its financial results for the third quarter ended September 30, 2024, on Tuesday, November 12, 2024, after the close of trading and will host a conference call at 4:30 p.m. Eastern time.

Lisata Therapeutics Inc (NASDAQ:LSTA) chief medical officer Dr Kristen Buck discussed with Proactive a promising collaboration between the company and the University of Cincinnati aimed at investigating an endometriosis treatment. Dr Buck highlighted Certepetide, Lisata's novel cyclic peptide therapeutic that targets integrins and neuropilin receptors, which are notably elevated in both solid tumors and endometriosis.

Lisata Therapeutics, Inc. (LSTA) has been upgraded to a Zacks Rank #2 (Buy), reflecting growing optimism about the company's earnings prospects. This might drive the stock higher in the near term.