Acquisition adds Phase 2 ready novel VISTA inhibiting monoclonal antibody (mAb) to TuHURA's late-stage immuno-oncology pipeline TuHURA planning to initiate a Phase 2 randomized trial involving VISTA inhibiting antibody in 2 nd Half 2025 Completion of the acquisition unlocks the fourth tranche of funds from $12.5 million aggregate PIPE financing announced June 3, 2025 TAMPA, Fla. , June 30, 2025 /PRNewswire/ -- TuHURA... Read More

TAMPA, Fla. and SEATTLE , June 23, 2025 /PRNewswire/ -- TuHURA Biosciences, Inc. (NASDAQ:HURA) ("TuHURA" or the "Company"), a Phase 3 immune-oncology company developing novel technologies to overcome resistance to cancer immunotherapy, today announced with Kineta, Inc. (OTC Pink:KANT) ("Kineta"), a clinical-stage biotechnology company focused on the development of novel immunotherapies in oncology that address cancer immune... Read More

TAMPA, Fla. , April 8, 2025 /PRNewswire/ -- TuHURA Biosciences, Inc. (NASDAQ:HURA) ("TuHURA"), a Phase 3 immune-oncology company developing novel technologies to overcome resistance to cancer immunotherapy, today announced that an abstract highlighting Kineta Inc.'s novel KVA12123 antibody and an abstract from Moffitt Cancer Center scientists examining the mechanisms of Company's IFx-Hu2.0 therapy in advanced melanoma have... Read More

Opportunistic acquisition adds Phase 2 novel checkpoint inhibitor (KVA12123) to TuHURA's late stage pipeline Targeting Phase 2a/b trial with KVA12123 in mutated NPM1 AML in 2025 Cross product and technology synergies build on TuHURA's therapeutic focus on overcoming primary and acquired resistance to cancer immunotherapy Proposed Transaction expected to close in Q1 2025 TAMPA, FL AND SEATTLE, WA / ACCESSWIRE / December 12,... Read More

Updated clinical data from VISTA101 presented at SITC 2024. Monotherapy arm fully enrolled and combination arm expected to be fully enrolled by year-end. Encouraging clinical responses observed in monotherapy (KVA12123 alone) and combination (KVA12123 plus Merck’s anti-PD-1 therapy, KEYTRUDA ® [pembrolizumab]) cohorts. Favorable tolerability and toxicity profile in both arms, no dose limiting toxicities and a very clean... Read More

Kineta has completed enrollment in the monotherapy cohorts of the Phase 1 VISTA-101 clinical trial. The ongoing Phase 1 study is now enrolling patients into cohorts evaluating KVA12123 in combination with Merck’s anti-PD-1 therapy, KEYTRUDA ® (pembrolizumab). The company will present additional scientific data in 2024 at an upcoming scientific meeting. SEATTLE, Oct. 08, 2024 (GLOBE NEWSWIRE) -- Kineta, Inc . (OTC Pink: KANT)... Read More

SEATTLE, Oct. 04, 2024 (GLOBE NEWSWIRE) -- Kineta, Inc. (OTC Pink: KANT) , a clinical-stage biotechnology company focused on the development of novel immunotherapies in oncology that address cancer immune resistance, announced today that its abstract on the KVA12123 clinical program has been accepted for poster presentation at the Society for Immunotherapy of Cancer (SITC) 40th Annual Meeting to be held November 6-10, 2024,... Read More

TuHURA has extended their exclusivity and right of first offer pursuant to the terms of the agreement. Kineta and TuHURA are collaborating on the ongoing Phase 1/Phase 2 clinical trial in patients with advance solid tumor cancer SEATTLE, Oct. 02, 2024 (GLOBE NEWSWIRE) -- Kineta, Inc. (OTC Pink: KANT) (“Kineta” or the “Company”), a clinical-stage biotechnology company focused on the development of novel immunotherapies in... Read More

Kineta will be trading under the symbol “KANT” on OTC Pink Kineta will continue to pursue strategic alternatives as previously announced TuHURA Biosciences has an exclusivity right and a right of first offer for Kineta’s KVA12123 program The ongoing KVA12123 Phase 1 study is open for new patient enrollment and following those patients previously enrolled. SEATTLE, Sept. 19, 2024 (GLOBE NEWSWIRE) -- Kineta, Inc. , a... Read More

Effective immediately, clinical sites in the VISTA-101 Phase 1/ Phase 2 clinical trial can resume screening of patients for enrollment in the clinical study 30 patients have been enrolled in the clinical trial to date, including a monotherapy arm with KVA12123 and a combination arm utilizing KVA12123 together with Merck’s anti-PD-1 therapy, KEYTRUDA ® (pembrolizumab) Kineta anticipates the trial to be fully enrolled by the... Read More

TuHURA has an exclusive right to negotiate to acquire Kineta’s KVA12123 Immuno-Oncology Drug Program Kineta will receive a $5 million Nonrefundable Payment from TuHURA KVA12123 is currently in a Phase 1/Phase 2 Clinical Study in the United States SEATTLE, July 08, 2024 (GLOBE NEWSWIRE) -- Kineta, Inc. (Nasdaq: KA), a clinical-stage biotechnology company focused on the development of novel immunotherapies in oncology that... Read More

Partial response and stable disease reported in combination cohort, and durable stable disease observed in monotherapy cohorts Favorable clinical safety and tolerability profile observed with no dose limiting toxicities and no evidence of CRS-associated cytokines observed at any dose level Cleared fifth of six monotherapy cohorts and second of four combination cohorts Kineta is actively exploring strategic alternatives to... Read More

Partial response and stable disease reported in combination cohort, and durable stable disease observed in monotherapy cohorts Favorable clinical safety and tolerability profile observed with no dose limiting toxicities and no evidence of CRS-associated cytokines observed at any dose level Cleared fifth of six monotherapy cohorts and second of four combination cohorts SEATTLE, April 08, 2024 (GLOBE NEWSWIRE) -- Kineta, Inc.... Read More

Partial response and stable disease reported in combination cohort, and durable stable disease observed in monotherapy cohorts in the VISTA-101 trial No dose limiting toxicities observed at any dose level in the VISTA-101 trial Cleared fifth of six monotherapy cohorts and second of four combination cohorts in the VISTA-101 trial Kineta is actively exploring strategic alternatives to maximize value for all stakeholders... Read More

Partial response and stable disease reported in combination cohort, and durable stable disease observed in monotherapy cohorts No dose limiting toxicities observed at any dose level Cleared fifth of six monotherapy cohorts and second of four combination cohorts Kineta is actively exploring strategic alternatives to maximize value for all stakeholders SEATTLE, March 12, 2024 (GLOBE NEWSWIRE) -- Kineta, Inc. (Nasdaq: KA), a... Read More

SEATTLE, Feb. 29, 2024 (GLOBE NEWSWIRE) -- Kineta, Inc. (Nasdaq: KA), a clinical-stage biotechnology company focused on the development of novel immunotherapies in oncology that address cancer immune resistance, announced today that it has completed a review of its business, including the status of its programs, resources and capabilities. Following this review, Kineta is implementing a significant corporate restructuring to... Read More

SEATTLE, Feb. 22, 2024 (GLOBE NEWSWIRE) -- Kineta, Inc. (Nasdaq: KA), a clinical-stage biotechnology company focused on the development of novel immunotherapies in oncology that address cancer immune resistance, announced today that it will present new preclinical data on KVA12123, the Company’s anti-VISTA antibody, in acute myeloid leukemia (AML) at the American Association for Cancer Research (AACR) Blood Cancer Discovery... Read More

SEATTLE, Feb. 14, 2024 (GLOBE NEWSWIRE) -- Kineta, Inc. (Nasdaq: KA), a clinical-stage biotechnology company focused on the development of novel immunotherapies in oncology that address cancer immune resistance, announced today that the Company will be attending and presenting at the following upcoming investors conferences: BIO CEO and Investor Conference Date: Monday, February 26, 2024 Time: 9:45 A.M.– 10:00 A.M. Eastern... Read More

SEATTLE, Feb. 07, 2024 (GLOBE NEWSWIRE) -- Kineta, Inc. (Nasdaq: KA), a clinical-stage biotechnology company focused on the development of novel immunotherapies in oncology that address cancer immune resistance, announced today that the company will participate in a virtual H.C. Wainwright @Home Fireside Chat Series on February 13, 2024. Shawn Iadonato, Ph.D., Chief Executive Officer of Kineta and Thierry Guillaudeux, Ph.D.,... Read More

Cleared First Four Monotherapy Doses and Initial Combination Cohort with No Dose Limiting Toxicities at any Dose Level KVA12123 Monotherapy Demonstrated Dose Proportional Induction of Pro-inflammatory Biomarkers Required for Strong Anti-tumor Activity Additional Monotherapy Clinical Efficacy Data and Initial Combination Clinical Data Anticipated in Q2 2024 SEATTLE, Jan. 17, 2024 (GLOBE NEWSWIRE) -- Kineta, Inc. (Nasdaq: KA),... Read More

SEATTLE, Jan. 04, 2024 (GLOBE NEWSWIRE) -- Kineta, Inc. (Nasdaq: KA), a clinical-stage biotechnology company focused on the development of novel immunotherapies in oncology that address cancer immune resistance, announced today that management will participate in the 13th Annual LifeSci Partners Corporate Access Event, taking place January 8-10, 2024 at the Beacon Grand Hotel in San Francisco, California during J.P. Morgan... Read More

VISTA Blocking KVA12123 Monoclonal Antibody (mAb) Engineered to Provide Strong Single Agent Anti-Tumor Activity While Minimizing Cytokine Related Adverse Events KVA12123 recognizes a unique VISTA epitope and binds at neutral and acidic pH Data Supports KVA12123’s Potential as a Therapy Against Poorly Immunogenic Tumors SEATTLE, Dec. 13, 2023 (GLOBE NEWSWIRE) -- Kineta, Inc. (Nasdaq: KA), a clinical-stage biotechnology... Read More

SEATTLE, Nov. 28, 2023 (GLOBE NEWSWIRE) -- Kineta, Inc. (Nasdaq: KA), a clinical-stage biotechnology company focused on the development of novel immunotherapies in oncology that address cancer immune resistance, announced today that it will host a virtual KOL event to discuss new data from the VISTA-101 clinical trial of KVA12123 in patients with advanced solid tumors. Details are as follows: KOL Event to Review New Data... Read More

SEATTLE, Nov. 09, 2023 (GLOBE NEWSWIRE) -- Kineta, Inc. (Nasdaq: KA), a clinical-stage biotechnology company focused on the development of novel immunotherapies in oncology that address cancer immune resistance, announced today that it will present at the 5 th Annual Macrophage-Directed Therapies Summit, to be held on November 13-15, 2023 in Boston, MA. Thierry Guillaudeux, Ph.D., Chief Scientific Officer of Kineta, will... Read More

Favorable Clinical Safety and Tolerability Profile Observed with No Evidence of CRS-associated Cytokines Achieved Greater Than Dose-Proportional Pharmacokinetics Biomarker Results Demonstrate Robust VISTA Target Engagement Additional Monotherapy and Combination Therapy Clinical Data Anticipated in Q2 2024 SEATTLE, Nov. 06, 2023 (GLOBE NEWSWIRE) -- Kineta, Inc. (Nasdaq: KA), a clinical-stage biotechnology company focused on... Read More

Announced positive KVA12123 monotherapy safety data from its ongoing phase 1/2 VISTA-101 clinical trial Enrolled the first patient of KVA12123 in combination with pembrolizumab in patients with advanced solid tumors Initial KVA12123 monotherapy clinical safety, pharmacokinetic, receptor occupancy and biomarker data to be presented at SITC 2023 Expected Cash Runway into early 2025 SEATTLE, Nov. 03, 2023 (GLOBE NEWSWIRE) --... Read More

Lead Anti-CD27 Monoclonal Antibody Showed High Binding Affinity and Specificity Drives Strong T Cell Activation and Proliferation as well as NK Cell Activation Demonstrated In Vivo Antitumor Efficacy as a Single Agent and in Combination with Checkpoint Inhibitors in Solid and Hematological Tumor Models SEATTLE, Nov. 03, 2023 (GLOBE NEWSWIRE) -- Kineta, Inc . (Nasdaq: KA), a clinical-stage biotechnology company focused on the... Read More

The Combination Arm (Part B) of the Phase 1/2 Clinical Trial Builds Upon the Initial Safety, Tolerability and Pharmacokinetic Data of KVA12123 in the Monotherapy Arm (Part A) Initial Combination Therapy Clinical Data Anticipated in Q2 2024 SEATTLE, Oct. 17, 2023 (GLOBE NEWSWIRE) -- Kineta, Inc. (Nasdaq: KA), a clinical-stage biotechnology company focused on the development of novel immunotherapies in oncology that address... Read More

SEATTLE, Oct. 12, 2023 (GLOBE NEWSWIRE) -- Kineta, Inc. (Nasdaq: KA), a clinical-stage biotechnology company focused on the development of novel immunotherapies in oncology that address cancer immune resistance, announced today that two abstracts have been accepted for poster presentation on Kineta’s immuno-oncology therapies at the Society for Immunotherapy of Cancer (SITC) 38th Annual Meeting to be held November 1-5, 2023,... Read More

SEATTLE, Oct. 09, 2023 (GLOBE NEWSWIRE) -- Kineta, Inc. (Nasdaq: KA), a clinical-stage biotechnology company focused on the development of novel immunotherapies in oncology that address cancer immune resistance, announced today that it will present at the Oxford Global Immuno US 2023, to be held on October 12-13, 2023 in San Diego, CA. Thierry Guillaudeux, Ph.D., Chief Scientific Officer of Kineta, will present a preclinical... Read More

SEATTLE, Oct. 05, 2023 (GLOBE NEWSWIRE) -- Kineta, Inc. (Nasdaq: KA) (the “Company” or “Kineta”), a clinical-stage biotechnology company focused on the development of novel immunotherapies in oncology that address cancer immune resistance, announced today that it has closed its previously announced registered direct offering for the purchase and sale of 890,208 shares of the Company’s common stock (or pre-funded warrants in... Read More

SEATTLE, Oct. 04, 2023 (GLOBE NEWSWIRE) -- Kineta, Inc. (Nasdaq: KA), a clinical-stage biotechnology company focused on the development of novel immunotherapies in oncology that address cancer immune resistance, announced today the presentation of new preclinical data on the company’s anti-CD27 agonist monoclonal antibodies (mAbs) in development for the treatment of advanced solid tumors at the American Association for... Read More

SEATTLE, Oct. 04, 2023 (GLOBE NEWSWIRE) -- Kineta, Inc. (Nasdaq: KA) (the “Company” or “Kineta”), a clinical-stage biotechnology company focused on the development of novel immunotherapies in oncology that address cancer immune resistance, announced today that it has entered into a definitive agreement for the purchase and sale of 890,208 shares of the Company’s common stock (or pre-funded warrants in lieu thereof) at a... Read More

Cleared First Three Monotherapy Cohorts with No Dose Limiting Toxicity and No Consistent Pattern of Adverse Events at any Dose Level >90% VISTA Receptor Occupancy Observed in the 30 mg Dosing Cohort VISTA Blocking KVA12123 Engineered to Provide Strong Single Agent Anti-Tumor Activity While Minimizing Cytokine Related Adverse Events Clinical Trial is Advancing to Higher Monotherapy Dose Levels and in Combination with... Read More

SEATTLE, Sept. 28, 2023 (GLOBE NEWSWIRE) -- Kineta, Inc. (Nasdaq: KA), a clinical-stage biotechnology company focused on the development of novel immunotherapies in oncology that address cancer immune resistance, announced today its participation in the following upcoming investor conferences in October 2023. JonesTrading 2023 Healthcare Summit Format: Investor meetings Location: Miami, FL Date: October 9-11, 2023 BIO... Read More

SEATTLE, Sept. 25, 2023 (GLOBE NEWSWIRE) -- Kineta, Inc. (Nasdaq: KA), a clinical-stage biotechnology company focused on the development of novel immunotherapies in oncology that address cancer immune resistance, announced today that it will present a poster on the Company’s anti-CD27 agonist antibody program at the American Association for Cancer Research (AACR) Special Conference on Tumor Immunology and Immunotherapy, to... Read More

SEATTLE, Sept. 18, 2023 (GLOBE NEWSWIRE) -- Kineta, Inc. (Nasdaq: KA), a clinical-stage biotechnology company focused on the development of novel immunotherapies in oncology that address cancer immune resistance, announced today a research agreement with Fred Hutchinson Cancer Center to evaluate VISTA expression as a potential biomarker in cancer patients from Kineta’s ongoing Phase 1/2 clinical trial evaluating KVA12123,... Read More

SEATTLE, Aug. 31, 2023 (GLOBE NEWSWIRE) -- Kineta, Inc. (Nasdaq: KA), a clinical-stage biotechnology company focused on the development of novel immunotherapies in oncology that address cancer immune resistance, announced today its participation in the following upcoming investor conferences in September 2023. H.C. Wainwright 25th Annual Global Investment Conference Format: Corporate presentation and investor meetings... Read More

Initial Clinical Data Readout from Ongoing Phase 1/2 Study of VISTA-Targeting KVA12123 in Advanced Solid Tumors Anticipated by End of 2023 Received $5 Million Research and Development Collaboration Milestone Payment from Merck Cash Runway into early 2025 SEATTLE, Aug. 11, 2023 (GLOBE NEWSWIRE) -- Kineta, Inc. (Nasdaq: KA), a clinical-stage biotechnology company focused on the development of novel immunotherapies in oncology... Read More

SEATTLE, June 29, 2023 (GLOBE NEWSWIRE) -- (June 29, 2023) Kineta, Inc. (Nasdaq: KA), a clinical-stage biotechnology company focused on the development of novel immunotherapies in oncology that address cancer immune resistance, announced today the achievement of a development milestone which triggers a $5 million payment from its research and development collaboration with Merck (known as MSD outside the United States and... Read More

SEATTLE, June 28, 2023 (GLOBE NEWSWIRE) -- Kineta, Inc. (Nasdaq: KA), a clinical-stage biotechnology company focused on the development of novel immunotherapies in oncology that address cancer immune resistance, announced today the appointment of Kim Drapkin and Scott Dylla, Ph.D. to its Board of Directors. Ms. Drapkin will join the company’s audit and compensation committees and Dr. Dylla will join the compensation... Read More

SEATTLE, May 24, 2023 (GLOBE NEWSWIRE) -- Kineta, Inc. (Nasdaq: KA), a clinical-stage biotechnology company focused on the development of novel immunotherapies in oncology that address cancer immune resistance, announced today that the company is set to join the Russell Microcap ® Index at the conclusion of the 2023 Russell indexes annual reconstitution, effective after the US market opens on June 26, 2023, according to a... Read More

SEATTLE, May 23, 2023 (GLOBE NEWSWIRE) -- Kineta, Inc. (Nasdaq: KA), a clinical-stage biotechnology company focused on the development of novel immunotherapies in oncology that address cancer immune resistance, announced today that Shawn Iadonato, Ph.D., Chief Executive Officer at Kineta, will present at the Jefferies Healthcare Conference, being held in New York, NY from June 7-9, 2023. Company management will also be... Read More

Dosed First Patient in Phase 1/2 Clinical Study of VISTA-Targeting KVA12123 in Advanced Solid Tumors Initial KVA12123 Clinical Data Readout Anticipated by End of 2023 Closed $6 Million Registered Direct Offering Priced At-The-Market under Nasdaq Rules SEATTLE, May 11, 2023 (GLOBE NEWSWIRE) -- Kineta, Inc. (Nasdaq: KA), a clinical-stage biotechnology company focused on the development of novel immunotherapies in oncology that... Read More

SEATTLE, April 24, 2023 (GLOBE NEWSWIRE) -- Kineta, Inc. (Nasdaq: KA) (the “Company” or “Kineta”), a clinical-stage biotechnology company focused on the development of novel immunotherapies in oncology that address cancer immune resistance, announced today that it has closed its previously announced registered direct offering for the purchase and sale of 1,425,179 shares of the Company’s common stock (or pre-funded warrants... Read More

SEATTLE, April 20, 2023 (GLOBE NEWSWIRE) -- Kineta, Inc. (Nasdaq: KA) (the “Company” or “Kineta”), a clinical-stage biotechnology company focused on the development of novel immunotherapies in oncology that address cancer immune resistance, announced today that it has entered into a definitive agreement for the purchase and sale of 1,425,179 shares of the Company’s common stock (or pre-funded warrants in lieu thereof) at a... Read More

SEATTLE, April 17, 2023 (GLOBE NEWSWIRE) -- Kineta, Inc. (Nasdaq: KA), a clinical-stage biotechnology company focused on the development of novel immunotherapies in oncology that address cancer immune resistance, announced today the presentation of new VISTA biomarker data and an update on the KVA12123 Phase 1/2 clinical trial at the American Association for Cancer Research (AACR) Annual Meeting 2023. Thierry Guillaudeux,... Read More

VISTA blocking immunotherapy engineered to address immunosuppression in the tumor microenvironment (TME) Phase 1 initial data readout anticipated by end of 2023 SEATTLE, April 12, 2023 (GLOBE NEWSWIRE) -- Kineta, Inc. (Nasdaq: KA), a clinical-stage biotechnology company focused on the development of novel immunotherapies in oncology that address cancer immune resistance, announced today the first patient has been dosed in a... Read More

SEATTLE, April 03, 2023 (GLOBE NEWSWIRE) -- Kineta, Inc. (Nasdaq: KA), a clinical-stage biotechnology company focused on the development of novel immunotherapies in oncology that address cancer immune resistance, announced today that Shawn Iadonato, Ph.D., CEO will present at the 22nd Annual Needham Healthcare Conference, being held virtually from April 17-20, 2023. Company management will also be available for virtual... Read More

Opened a Phase 1/2 clinical study of VISTA Targeting KVA12123 for Advanced Solid Tumors Initial Data Readout Anticipated by End of 2023 Successfully Completed the Reverse Merger with Nasdaq-listed Yumanity Therapeutics SEATTLE , March 31, 2023 (GLOBE NEWSWIRE) -- Kineta, Inc. (Nasdaq: KA), a clinical-stage biotechnology company focused on the development of novel immunotherapies in oncology that address cancer immune... Read More

SEATTLE, March 22, 2023 (GLOBE NEWSWIRE) -- Kineta, Inc. (Nasdaq: KA), a clinical-stage biotechnology company focused on the development of novel immunotherapies in oncology that address cancer immune resistance, announced today that the company will present its VISTA clinical program at the American Association for Cancer Research (AACR) Annual Meeting 2023, to be held onsite in Orlando, Florida on April 14-19, 2023.... Read More

SEATTLE, March 08, 2023 (GLOBE NEWSWIRE) -- Kineta, Inc. (Nasdaq: KA), a clinical-stage biotechnology company focused on the development of novel immunotherapies in oncology that address cancer immune resistance, announced today that Shawn Iadonato, Ph.D., Chief Executive Officer of Kineta, will present a corporate overview at the Oppenheimer 33rd Annual Healthcare Conference, a virtual event to be held on March 13-15, 2023.... Read More

SEATTLE, March 06, 2023 (GLOBE NEWSWIRE) -- Kineta, Inc. (Nasdaq: KA), a clinical-stage biotechnology company focused on developing next-generation immunotherapies to address cancer immune resistance, announced today it will host a virtual Key Opinion Leader (KOL) event on VISTA as an immuno-oncology target on Monday, March 20, 2023 at 10:00 AM ET. The event will feature immunology expert Michael A. Curran, PhD (MD Anderson... Read More

SEATTLE, March 01, 2023 (GLOBE NEWSWIRE) -- Kineta, Inc. (Nasdaq: KA), a clinical-stage biotechnology company focused on developing next-generation immunotherapies to address cancer immune resistance, announced today the appointment of Myriam Chalabi, M.D. and Evan Ya-Wen Yu, M.D. to the company’s immuno-oncology focused Scientific Advisory Board (SAB). Dr. Chalabi and Dr. Yu will join Kineta’s SAB that includes Lisa... Read More

Shares of Kineta to commence trading on Nasdaq under new ticker symbol “KA” on December 19, 2022 Seattle, WA — (December 19, 2022) Kineta, Inc. (“Kineta” or the “Company”), a clinical-stage biotechnology company focused on developing next-generation immunotherapies to address cancer immune resistance, announced today the completion of its reverse merger with Yumanity Therapeutics, Inc. (“Yumanity”). The combined company will... Read More