SAN DIEGO, Oct. 03, 2025 (GLOBE NEWSWIRE) -- Kura Oncology, Inc. (the “Company”) (Nasdaq: KURA), a clinical-stage biopharmaceutical company committed to realizing the promise of precision medicines for the treatment of cancer, today announced that on October 1, 2025, the Compensation Committee of the Company’s Board of Directors (the “Compensation Committee”) granted inducement awards consisting of nonstatutory stock options... Read More

Expanding clinical experience and safety profile of ziftomenib support its evaluation in combination with approved FLT3 inhibitors in frontline AML FLT3 mutations occur in approximately 30% of newly diagnosed adult patients with AML and up to 50% of adult patients with NPM1-m AML, making FLT3 one of the most common genetic alterations in AML Ziftomenib clinical trials are now active in multiple frontline settings that... Read More

KOMET-017-IC trial of intensive chemotherapy combination will assess MRD negative CR and EFS as dual-primary endpoints to support potential U.S. accelerated and full approval KOMET-017-NIC trial of venetoclax / azacitidine combination will assess CR and OS as dual-primary endpoints to support potential U.S. accelerated and full approval SAN DIEGO and TOKYO, Sept. 29, 2025 (GLOBE NEWSWIRE) -- Kura Oncology, Inc. (Nasdaq:... Read More

KOMET-001 in R/R NPM1-m AML met its primary endpoint with ziftomenib monotherapy demonstrating significant clinical benefit and deep responses Consistent activity across pre-specified subgroups, regardless of prior HSCT, prior venetoclax, lines of therapy, or FLT3/IDH co-mutations Favorable safety and tolerability profile, including a lack of clinically significant QTc prolongation or myelosuppression Prescription Drug User... Read More

SAN DIEGO, Sept. 24, 2025 (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 management is scheduled to participate in the following investor conference. UBS Virtual Oncology Day Wednesday, October 1, 2025 2:30 p.m. ET / 11:30 a.m. PT A live audio webcast will be... Read More

Analyst/Investor event showcases opportunities for KO-2806 (darlifarnib) in combination with PI3Kα inhibitors, KRAS inhibitors and antiangiogenic tyrosine kinase inhibitors (TKIs) Preliminary clinical data and KO-2806 development plans to be presented in October 2025 in conjunction with the ESMO Congress 2025 SAN DIEGO, Sept. 16, 2025 (GLOBE NEWSWIRE) -- Kura Oncology, Inc. (Nasdaq: KURA), a clinical-stage biopharmaceutical... Read More

SAN DIEGO, Sept. 05, 2025 (GLOBE NEWSWIRE) -- Kura Oncology, Inc. (the “Company”) (Nasdaq: KURA), a clinical-stage biopharmaceutical company committed to realizing the promise of precision medicines for the treatment of cancer, today announced that on September 2, 2025, the Compensation Committee of the Company’s Board of Directors (the “Compensation Committee”) granted inducement awards consisting of nonstatutory stock... Read More

SAN DIEGO, Aug. 28, 2025 (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 management is scheduled to participate in three investor conferences in September. Cantor Global Health Conference Thursday, September 4, 2025 8:35 a.m. ET / 5:35 a.m. PT H.C. Wainwright 27th... Read More

FDA Priority Review of New Drug Application (NDA) for ziftomenib in adults with R/R NPM1-m AML with Prescription Drug User Fee Act (PDUFA) target action date set for November 30, 2025 Fully engaged in commercial readiness activities in alignment with regulatory review timeline – KOMET-017-IC (intensive chemotherapy) and NIC (non-intensive chemotherapy) phase 3 studies in newly diagnosed AML on track to start in 2H 2025 Three... Read More

SAN DIEGO, Aug. 04, 2025 (GLOBE NEWSWIRE) -- Kura Oncology, Inc. (the “Company”) (Nasdaq: KURA), a clinical-stage biopharmaceutical company committed to realizing the promise of precision medicines for the treatment of cancer, today announced that on August 1, 2025, the Compensation Committee of the Company’s Board of Directors (the “Compensation Committee”) granted inducement awards consisting of nonstatutory stock options... Read More

SAN DIEGO, July 31, 2025 (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 it will report second quarter 2025 financial results after the close of U.S. financial markets on Thursday, August 7, 2025. Kura’s management will host a webcast and conference call at 4:30 p.m. ET /... Read More

SAN DIEGO, July 03, 2025 (GLOBE NEWSWIRE) -- Kura Oncology, Inc. (the “Company”) (Nasdaq: KURA), a clinical-stage biopharmaceutical company committed to realizing the promise of precision medicines for the treatment of cancer, today announced that on July 1, 2025, the Compensation Committee of the Company’s Board of Directors (the “Compensation Committee”) granted inducement awards consisting of nonstatutory stock options to... Read More

Encouraging clinical activity with deep responses demonstrated in the KOMET-007 trial with the combination of 600 mg ziftomenib with 7+3 in newly diagnosed patients with NPM1-m and KMT2A-r AML 93% (41/44) and 89% (24/27) CRc observed in NPM1-m and KMT2A-r AML response-evaluable patients, respectively 71% (24/34) and 88% (14/16) CR measurable residual disease (MRD)-negativity observed among responding NPM1-m and KMT2A-r AML... Read More

SAN DIEGO, June 06, 2025 (GLOBE NEWSWIRE) -- Kura Oncology, Inc. (the “Company”) (Nasdaq: KURA), a clinical-stage biopharmaceutical company committed to realizing the promise of precision medicines for the treatment of cancer, today announced that on June 2, 2025, the Compensation Committee of the Company’s Board of Directors (the “Compensation Committee”) granted inducement awards consisting of nonstatutory stock options to... Read More

CR/CRh rate of 23% in pivotal Ph 2 cohort of R/R NPM1 -m AML patients Consistent efficacy with comparable CR/CRh rates and clinically meaningful MRD-negative responses across pre-specified subgroups, regardless of prior HSCT, prior venetoclax, or FLT3/IDH co-mutations Favorable safety and tolerability profile in heavily pre-treated patients: limited myelosuppression; no clinically meaningful QTc prolongation; 3% of patients... Read More

New Drug Application based on positive results from the Phase 2 KOMET-001 trial FDA assigns a Prescription Drug User Fee Act (PDUFA) target action date of November 30, 2025 Potential first approval of a menin inhibitor for the treatment of adult patients with relapsed or refractory AML with an NPM1 mutation SAN DIEGO and TOKYO, June 01, 2025 (GLOBE NEWSWIRE) -- Kura Oncology, Inc. (Nasdaq: KURA, “Kura”) and Kyowa Kirin Co.,... Read More

Results from KOMET-001 registration-directed trial of ziftomenib in R/R NPM1 -m AML patients selected for oral presentation on Monday, June 2nd Encore presentation planned at EHA 2025 Congress Kura Oncology to host virtual investor event at 7:30pm ET / 4:30pm PT on June 2nd to discuss the trial results SAN DIEGO and TOKYO, May 22, 2025 (GLOBE NEWSWIRE) -- Kura Oncology, Inc. (Nasdaq: KURA, “Kura”) and Kyowa Kirin Co., Ltd.... Read More

SAN DIEGO, May 20, 2025 (GLOBE NEWSWIRE) -- Kura Oncology, Inc. (the “Company”) (Nasdaq: KURA), a clinical-stage biopharmaceutical company committed to realizing the promise of precision medicines for the treatment of cancer, today announced that management is scheduled to participate in three upcoming investor conferences: A fireside chat at the TD Cowen 6th Annual Oncology Innovation Summit held virtually at 9:00 a.m. ET /... Read More

Ziftomenib combined with 7+3 in 1L NPM1 -m or KMT2A -r AML patients selected for oral presentation on Thursday, June 12th Updated dataset to be presented in oral presentation at EHA2025 Congress SAN DIEGO and TOKYO, May 14, 2025 (GLOBE NEWSWIRE) -- Kura Oncology, Inc. (Nasdaq: KURA, “Kura”) and Kyowa Kirin Co., Ltd. (TSE: 4151, “Kyowa Kirin”) today announced that an abstract highlighting clinical data from the KOMET-007... Read More

SAN DIEGO, May 06, 2025 (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 its participation in Bank of America Securities 2025 Healthcare Conference. Troy Wilson, Ph.D., J.D., President and Chief Executive Officer, is scheduled to participate in a fireside chat at 6:00 p.m.... Read More

SAN DIEGO, May 02, 2025 (GLOBE NEWSWIRE) -- Kura Oncology, Inc. (the “Company”) (Nasdaq: KURA), a clinical-stage biopharmaceutical company committed to realizing the promise of precision medicines for the treatment of cancer, today announced that on May 1, 2025, the Compensation Committee of the Company’s Board of Directors (the “Compensation Committee”) granted inducement awards consisting of nonstatutory stock options to... Read More

– NDA submitted in 1Q 2025 for ziftomenib for the treatment of adult patients with relapsed or refractory AML with an NPM1 mutation – – Data from Phase 1b/2 registration-directed trial of ziftomenib selected for oral presentation at ASCO Annual Meeting – – $45.0 million milestone payment earned for NDA submission under collaboration agreement with Kyowa Kirin – – First patients dosed in Phase 1 trial of ziftomenib plus... Read More

Phase 1 dose-escalation study to evaluate ziftomenib in combination with imatinib in patients with advanced GIST after imatinib failure Combination of ziftomenib and imatinib shows robust and durable antitumor activity in imatinib-sensitive and imatinib-resistant GIST preclinical models SAN DIEGO, April 28, 2025 (GLOBE NEWSWIRE) -- Kura Oncology, Inc. (Nasdaq: KURA), a clinical-stage biopharmaceutical company committed to... Read More

SAN DIEGO, April 24, 2025 (GLOBE NEWSWIRE) -- Kura Oncology, Inc. (the “Company”) (Nasdaq: KURA), a clinical-stage biopharmaceutical company committed to realizing the promise of precision medicines for the treatment of cancer, today announced it will report first quarter 2025 financial results after the close of U.S. financial markets on Thursday, May 1, 2025. Kura’s management will host a webcast and conference call at... Read More

SAN DIEGO and TOKYO, April 08, 2025 (GLOBE NEWSWIRE) -- Kura Oncology, Inc. (Nasdaq: KURA, “Kura”), and Kyowa Kirin Co., Ltd. (TSE: 4151, “Kyowa Kirin”), today announced Kura submitted a New Drug Application (NDA) for ziftomenib, a highly selective, once-daily, oral, investigational menin inhibitor, for the treatment of adult patients with relapsed or refractory (R/R) acute myeloid leukemia (AML) with a nucleophosmin 1 (NPM... Read More

SAN DIEGO, April 04, 2025 (GLOBE NEWSWIRE) -- Kura Oncology, Inc. (the “Company”) (Nasdaq: KURA), a clinical-stage biopharmaceutical company committed to realizing the promise of precision medicines for the treatment of cancer, today announced that on April 1, 2025, the Compensation Committee of the Company’s Board of Directors (the “Compensation Committee”) granted inducement awards consisting of nonstatutory stock options... Read More

SAN DIEGO, April 01, 2025 (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 its participation in the Stifel 2025 Virtual Targeted Oncology Forum. Troy Wilson, Ph.D., J.D., President and Chief Executive Officer, is scheduled to participate in a virtual fireside chat at 10:30... Read More

Oral presentation to highlight preclinical data further supporting combination of KO-2806 with TKIs in ccRCC Company expects to present data from the Phase 1 FIT-001 trial evaluating KO-2806 and cabozantinib in patients with RCC in 2H 2025 SAN DIEGO, March 26, 2025 (GLOBE NEWSWIRE) -- Kura Oncology, Inc . (Nasdaq: KURA), a clinical-stage biopharmaceutical company committed to realizing the promise of precision medicines for... Read More

SAN DIEGO, March 07, 2025 (GLOBE NEWSWIRE) -- Kura Oncology, Inc. (the “Company”) (Nasdaq: KURA), a clinical-stage biopharmaceutical company committed to realizing the promise of precision medicines for the treatment of cancer, today announced that on March 3, 2025, the Compensation Committee of the Company’s Board of Directors (the “Compensation Committee”) granted inducement awards consisting of nonstatutory stock options... Read More

KOMET-001 registrational trial in R/R NPM1 -mutant AML achieved primary endpoint Alignment reached with FDA and EMA on key aspects of the KOMET-017 protocol including use of MRD-negative CR endpoint for potential U.S. accelerated approval pathway in frontline intensive chemotherapy trial Topline MRD-negative CR results from KOMET-017-IC Phase 3 trial anticipated in 2028 Multiple data presentations for ziftomenib and pipeline... Read More

SAN DIEGO, Feb. 25, 2025 (GLOBE NEWSWIRE) -- Kura Oncology, Inc. (the “Company”) (Nasdaq: KURA), a clinical-stage biopharmaceutical company committed to realizing the promise of precision medicines for the treatment of cancer, today announced that Troy Wilson, Ph.D., J.D., President and Chief Executive Officer, is scheduled to participate in three upcoming investor conferences: A fireside chat at the TD Cowen Health Care... Read More

SAN DIEGO, Feb. 19, 2025 (GLOBE NEWSWIRE) -- Kura Oncology, Inc. (the “Company”) (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 fourth quarter and full year 2024 financial results after the close of U.S. financial markets on Wednesday, February 26, 2025. Kura’s management will host a webcast... Read More

SAN DIEGO, Feb. 07, 2025 (GLOBE NEWSWIRE) -- Kura Oncology, Inc. (the “Company”) (Nasdaq: KURA), a clinical-stage biopharmaceutical company committed to realizing the promise of precision medicines for the treatment of cancer, today announced that on February 3, 2025, the Compensation Committee of the Company’s Board of Directors (the “Compensation Committee”) granted inducement awards consisting of nonstatutory stock... Read More

KOMET-001 registrational trial in R/R NPM1-m AML achieved primary CR/CRh endpoint; topline data submitted for presentation at an upcoming medical meeting NDA submission for ziftomenib on track for 2Q 2025 Registrational KOMET-017-IC trial of intensive chemotherapy combination will assess MRD negative CR and EFS as dual-primary endpoints to support potential U.S. accelerated approval and full approval Registrational... Read More

Mollie Leoni, M.D. promoted to Chief Medical Officer Francis Burrows, Ph.D. promoted to Chief Scientific Officer Stephen Dale, M.D., steps down as CMO and Head of R&D to prioritize personal health SAN DIEGO, Jan. 06, 2025 (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... Read More

Interim analysis from Phase 1a portion of KOMET-007 shows 100% CR rate in NPM1-m and 83% CR rate in KMT2A-r 1L adverse risk AML with 7+3 100% of 1L NPM1-m and 96% of 1L KMT2A-r AML patients alive as of data cutoff with median follow-up of 31 and 19 weeks, respectively Promising clinical activity in R/R NPM1-m and KMT2A-r AML with ven/aza, including ven-experienced patients Ziftomenib generally well tolerated in combination... Read More

SAN DIEGO, Dec. 02, 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 be hosting a virtual investor event at 8:00 a.m. ET / 5:00 a.m. PT on Monday, December 9, 2024, to discuss the KOMET-007 combination trial of the Company’s oral and selective menin... Read More

SAN DIEGO, Nov. 25, 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 its participation in the upcoming JMP Securities Hematology and Oncology Summit. Troy Wilson, Ph.D., J.D., President and Chief Executive Officer, is scheduled to participate in a virtual fireside chat... Read More

Kura to receive a $330 million upfront payment and up to $1.2 billion in total milestone payments, including $420 million in near-term milestone payments and opt-in right for solid tumors Companies to jointly develop and commercialize ziftomenib; 50/50 profit share in the U.S.; Kura to lead U.S. development and commercial activities and book sales; Kyowa Kirin has exclusive commercialization rights outside the U.S. Companies... Read More

Topline results from registration-directed trial of ziftomenib in R/R NPM1-mutant AML expected in early 2025; Phase 1 results published in The Lancet Oncology Data from 100 patients in Phase 1a dose-escalation study of ziftomenib combined with ven/aza in R/R AML and 7+3 in 1L adverse risk AML to be presented at ASH Phase 1b expansion study of ziftomenib in combination with standards of care now enrolling at 600 mg in all... Read More

Ziftomenib combined with 7+3 in 1L NPM1-m or KMT2A-r adverse risk AML patients selected for oral presentation on Saturday, December 7 th Ziftomenib combined with ven/aza in R/R NPM1-m or KMT2A-r AML patients selected for poster presentation on Sunday, December 8th SAN DIEGO, Nov. 05, 2024 (GLOBE NEWSWIRE) -- Kura Oncology, Inc. (Nasdaq: KURA), a clinical-stage biopharmaceutical company committed to realizing the promise of... Read More

SAN DIEGO, Oct. 31, 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 third quarter 2024 financial results after the close of U.S. financial markets on Thursday, November 7, 2024. Kura’s management will host a webcast and conference call at 4:30 p.m.... Read More

Combination of ziftomenib and imatinib shows robust and durable antitumor activity in imatinib-sensitive (1L) and imatinib-resistant (2L/3L) GIST models Proof-of-concept study of ziftomenib plus imatinib in patients with advanced GIST after imatinib failure to begin in 1H 2025 SAN DIEGO, Oct. 24, 2024 (GLOBE NEWSWIRE) -- Kura Oncology, Inc. (Nasdaq: KURA), a clinical-stage biopharmaceutical company committed to realizing the... Read More

SAN DIEGO, Oct. 23, 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 upcoming presentation of new preclinical data supporting the combination of its next-generation farnesyl transferase inhibitor (FTI) KO-2806 with targeted therapies, including KRAS G12C inhibitors... Read More

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... Read More

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... Read More

SAN DIEGO, Sept. 10, 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 its participation in the upcoming Cantor Global Healthcare Conference being held in New York. Troy Wilson, Ph.D., J.D., President and Chief Executive Officer, is scheduled to participate in a fireside... Read More

Topline data from registration-directed trial of ziftomenib in R/R NPM1-mutant AML expected in early 2025 Breakthrough Therapy Designation granted for ziftomenib in R/R NPM1-mutant AML Data from 100 patients in KOMET-007 trial of ziftomenib in combination with ven/aza and 7+3 expected in Q4; Phase 1b expansion study in 1L AML now enrolling Investigational New Drug (IND) application cleared for ziftomenib in GIST Preclinical... Read More

Preclinical data suggest combination of ziftomenib and imatinib has potential to resensitize patients to imatinib and induce durable responses Proof-of-concept study evaluating ziftomenib and imatinib in patients with advanced GIST to begin in 1H 2025 SAN DIEGO, Aug. 08, 2024 (GLOBE NEWSWIRE) -- Kura Oncology, Inc. (Nasdaq: KURA), a clinical-stage biopharmaceutical company committed to realizing the promise of precision... Read More

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.... Read More

SAN DIEGO, July 05, 2024 (GLOBE NEWSWIRE) -- Kura Oncology, Inc. (the “Company”) (Nasdaq: KURA), a clinical-stage biopharmaceutical company committed to realizing the promise of precision medicines for the treatment of cancer, today announced that on July 1, 2024, the Compensation Committee of the Company’s Board of Directors (the “Compensation Committee”) granted inducement awards consisting of nonstatutory stock options to... Read More

Ziftomenib induces insulin production, improves insulin sensitivity and reduces insulin resistance in preclinical model of type 2 diabetes Kura advancing multiple, next-generation menin inhibitor drug candidates targeting diabetes and other metabolic diseases SAN DIEGO, June 24, 2024 (GLOBE NEWSWIRE) -- Kura Oncology, Inc. (Nasdaq: KURA), a clinical-stage biopharmaceutical company committed to realizing the promise of... Read More

SAN DIEGO, June 07, 2024 (GLOBE NEWSWIRE) -- Kura Oncology, Inc. (the “Company”) (Nasdaq: KURA), a clinical-stage biopharmaceutical company committed to realizing the promise of precision medicines for the treatment of cancer, today announced that on June 3, 2024, the Compensation Committee of the Company’s Board of Directors (the “Compensation Committee”) granted inducement awards consisting of nonstatutory stock options to... Read More

SAN DIEGO, May 29, 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 its participation in Jefferies Global Healthcare Conference. Troy Wilson, Ph.D., J.D., President and Chief Executive Officer, is scheduled to participate in a virtual fireside chat at 3:00 p.m. ET /... Read More

Company enrolls 85 patients with R/R NPM1-mutant AML in fewer than 16 months Topline data expected in early 2025 Breakthrough Therapy Designation to enable expedited review by FDA SAN DIEGO, May 14, 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 has completed... Read More

SAN DIEGO, May 08, 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 its participation in Bank of America Securities 2024 Healthcare Conference. Troy Wilson, Ph.D., J.D., President and Chief Executive Officer, is scheduled to participate in a virtual fireside chat at... Read More

SAN DIEGO, May 03, 2024 (GLOBE NEWSWIRE) -- Kura Oncology, Inc. (the “Company”) (Nasdaq: KURA), a clinical-stage biopharmaceutical company committed to realizing the promise of precision medicines for the treatment of cancer, today announced that on May 1, 2024, the Compensation Committee of the Company’s Board of Directors (the “Compensation Committee”) granted inducement awards consisting of nonstatutory stock options to... Read More

Breakthrough Therapy Designation for ziftomenib in NPM1-mutant AML Registration-directed trial of ziftomenib in NPM1-mutant AML on track to complete enrollment by mid-2024 Positive preliminary combination data for ziftomenib in NPM1-mutant and KMT2A-rearranged AML First patient dosed with KO-2806 and cabozantinib in renal cell carcinoma $527 million in cash, cash equivalents and investments provide runway into 2027... Read More

SAN DIEGO, April 25, 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 first quarter 2024 financial results after the close of U.S. financial markets on Thursday, May 2, 2024. Kura’s management will host a webcast and conference call at 4:30 p.m. ET /... Read More

Ziftomenib is the first investigational treatment to be granted Breakthrough Therapy Designation for NPM1-mutant AML Registration-directed trial of ziftomenib in NPM1-mutant AML on track to complete enrollment by mid-2024 SAN DIEGO, April 22, 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... Read More

SAN DIEGO, April 10, 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 its participation in Stifel 2024 Targeted Oncology Forum. Troy Wilson, Ph.D., J.D., President and Chief Executive Officer, is scheduled to participate in a virtual fireside chat at 11:30 a.m. ET /... Read More

SAN DIEGO, April 05, 2024 (GLOBE NEWSWIRE) -- Kura Oncology, Inc. (the “Company”) (Nasdaq: KURA), a clinical-stage biopharmaceutical company committed to realizing the promise of precision medicines for the treatment of cancer, today announced that on April 1, 2024, the Compensation Committee of the Company’s Board of Directors (the “Compensation Committee”) granted inducement awards consisting of nonstatutory stock options... Read More

Company anticipates dosing of KO-2806 in combination with adagrasib in KRAS G12C -mutant NSCLC next quarter Dose escalation of KO-2806 as a monotherapy continues in parallel SAN DIEGO, March 06, 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 dosing of the first... Read More

SAN DIEGO, March 01, 2024 (GLOBE NEWSWIRE) -- Kura Oncology, Inc. (the “Company”) (Nasdaq: KURA), a clinical-stage biopharmaceutical company committed to realizing the promise of precision medicines for the treatment of cancer, today announced that on March 1, 2024, the Compensation Committee of the Company’s Board of Directors (the “Compensation Committee”) granted inducement awards consisting of nonstatutory stock options... Read More

Positive preliminary combination data from KOMET-007 trial of ziftomenib in NPM1-m and KMT2A-r AML, including effective mitigation of differentiation syndrome First patient dosed in KOMET-008 trial of ziftomenib in combination with additional standards of care, including gilteritinib, FLAG-IDA and LDAC, in AML Completion of enrollment in registration-directed trial of ziftomenib in NPM1-m AML anticipated by mid-2024 $570... Read More

KOMET-008 is evaluating ziftomenib in combination with gilteritinib, FLAG-IDA or LDAC in patients with relapsed/refractory NPM1-mutant or KMT2A-rearranged AML SAN DIEGO, Feb. 26, 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 the first patient has been dosed in... Read More

SAN DIEGO, Feb. 22, 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 Troy Wilson, Ph.D., J.D., President and Chief Executive Officer, is scheduled to participate in three upcoming investor conferences: A fireside chat at the TD Cowen Health Care conference in... Read More

SAN DIEGO, Feb. 20, 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 fourth quarter and full year 2023 financial results after the close of U.S. financial markets on Tuesday, February 27, 2024. Kura’s management will host a webcast and conference... Read More

SAN DIEGO, Feb. 02, 2024 (GLOBE NEWSWIRE) -- Kura Oncology, Inc. (the “Company”) (Nasdaq: KURA), a clinical-stage biopharmaceutical company committed to realizing the promise of precision medicines for the treatment of cancer, today announced that on February 1, 2024, the Compensation Committee of the Company’s Board of Directors (the “Compensation Committee”) granted inducement awards consisting of nonstatutory stock... Read More

No differentiation syndrome events reported 100% CR rate with 7+3 in newly diagnosed NPM1-m and KMT2A-r AML 56% CR/CRh with ven/aza in menin inhibitor naïve patients with R/R AML 80% of patients remain on trial as of data cutoff, including all NPM1-m patients 200 mg dose of ziftomenib cleared in ven/aza cohorts, enrollment at 400 mg dose ongoing Management to host virtual investor event today at 8:00 a.m. ET SAN DIEGO, Jan.... Read More

Funding from existing investors, including EcoR1 Capital, an affiliate of Deerfield Management and Suvretta Capital Pro forma cash, cash equivalents and investments expected to provide runway into 2027 Management to host virtual investor event at 8:00 a.m. ET on January 30 to highlight preliminary combination data for ziftomenib SAN DIEGO, Jan. 24, 2024 (GLOBE NEWSWIRE) -- Kura Oncology, Inc. (Nasdaq: KURA), a clinical-stage... Read More

SAN DIEGO, Dec. 08, 2023 (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, and The Leukemia & Lymphoma Society (LLS), the largest private funder of blood cancer research, today announced a clinical collaboration to evaluate Kura’s menin inhibitor, ziftomenib, in combination with chemotherapy... Read More

SAN DIEGO, Nov. 28, 2023 (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 Troy Wilson, Ph.D., J.D., President and Chief Executive Officer, is scheduled to participate in a virtual fireside chat at the JMP Securities Hematology and Oncology Summit at 2:00 p.m. ET / 11:00... Read More

Completion of enrollment in KOMET-001 registration-directed trial of ziftomenib in NPM1-mutant AML expected by mid-2024 Preliminary data from 20 patients in KOMET-007 combination trial of ziftomenib anticipated early in first quarter of 2024 First patient dosed in FIT-001 dose-escalation study of next-generation FTI, KO-2806 Clinical collaboration with Mirati to evaluate KO-2806 and adagrasib in KRAS G12C -mutated NSCLC... Read More

SAN DIEGO, Nov. 02, 2023 (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, and Mirati Therapeutics, Inc. (NASDAQ: MRTX), a commercial-stage targeted oncology company, today announced a clinical collaboration and supply agreement to evaluate the combination of KO-2806, a next-generation... Read More

SAN DIEGO, Oct. 30, 2023 (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 Troy Wilson, Ph.D., J.D., President and Chief Executive Officer, is scheduled to participate in three upcoming investor conferences. A virtual fireside chat at the TD Cowen Fall Oncology... Read More

SAN DIEGO, Oct. 26, 2023 (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 third quarter 2023 financial results after the close of U.S. financial markets on Thursday, November 2, 2023. Kura’s management will host a webcast and conference call at 4:30 p.m.... Read More

Phase 1 dose-escalation study to evaluate KO-2806 as a monotherapy and in combination with targeted therapies in KRAS G12C -mutant NSCLC and ccRCC SAN DIEGO, Oct. 19, 2023 (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 the first patient has been dosed in the FIT-001... Read More

Meaningful antitumor activity observed in recurrent/metastatic HRAS mutant HNSCC, including CR Data validate activity of farnesyltransferase inhibitors and support rapid advancement of KO-2806 into combinations with targeted therapies in large solid tumor indications Results to be presented in late-breaking oral session at 2023 ESMO Congress on Saturday SAN DIEGO, Oct. 17, 2023 (GLOBE NEWSWIRE) -- Kura Oncology, Inc.... Read More

Presentations to highlight preclinical data supporting combination of KO-2806 with targeted therapies, including TKIs, KRAS G12C inhibitors and KRAS G12 D inhibitors SAN DIEGO, Oct. 04, 2023 (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 three abstracts have been... Read More

Oral presentation at RAS Summit supports development of next-generation FTI in combination with KRAS G12C inhibitors Company to include KRAS G12C -mutant NSCLC in combination portion of Phase 1 clinical trial of KO-2806 (FIT-001) SAN DIEGO, Sept. 28, 2023 (GLOBE NEWSWIRE) -- Kura Oncology, Inc. (Nasdaq: KURA), a clinical-stage biopharmaceutical company committed to realizing the promise of precision medicines for the... Read More

SAN DIEGO, Sept. 19, 2023 (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 its participation in the upcoming Cantor Global Healthcare Conference 2023 being held in New York. Troy Wilson, Ph.D., J.D., President and Chief Executive Officer, is scheduled to participate in a... Read More

SAN DIEGO, Aug. 14, 2023 (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 Brian Powl as Chief Commercial Officer. Mr. Powl joins Kura with more than 20 years of experience in building commercial brands in hematology and oncology, with a focus on developing... Read More

Enrollment in registration-directed trial of ziftomenib in NPM1-mutant AML continues to outperform projections First patients dosed in combination study of ziftomenib in NPM1-mutant and KMT2A-rearranged AML Late-breaking clinical data for ziftomenib in NPM1-mutant AML presented at EHA Continued evidence of clinical activity observed in trial of tipifarnib plus alpelisib in PIK3CA-dependent HNSCC First-in-human study of... Read More

SAN DIEGO, July 27, 2023 (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 2023 financial results after the close of U.S. financial markets on Thursday, August 3, 2023. Kura’s management will host a webcast and conference call at 4:30 p.m.... Read More

SAN DIEGO, June 14, 2023 (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 pricing of an underwritten public offering of common stock and pre-funded warrants. Kura is selling 5,660,871 shares of its common stock and pre-funded warrants to purchase 3,034,782 shares of its... Read More

SAN DIEGO, June 13, 2023 (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 has commenced an underwritten public offering, subject to market and other conditions, to issue and sell $100,000,000 of shares of its common stock (or pre-funded warrants to purchase its... Read More

35% CR rate (7/20) among patients with relapsed/refractory NPM1-mutant AML treated at 600 mg dose (RP2D) 33% (2/6) of patients with FLT3 co-mutations and 50% (4/8) of patients with IDH co-mutations achieved a CR on ziftomenib Ziftomenib monotherapy drives durable remissions, with median DoR of 8.2 months Data suggest ziftomenib is less likely to induce menin resistance mutations Enrollment in Phase 2 registration-directed... Read More

Late-breaking abstracts scheduled for publication on the EHA website at 16:00 CET on Thursday, June 1, 2023 Data from Phase 1 trial of ziftomenib to be presented at the late-breaking oral session on Sunday, June 11, 2023 Management to host virtual investor event at 8:00 a.m. ET on Monday, June 12, 2023 SAN DIEGO, May 30, 2023 (GLOBE NEWSWIRE) -- Kura Oncology, Inc. (Nasdaq: KURA), a clinical-stage biopharmaceutical company... Read More

SAN DIEGO, May 23, 2023 (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 Troy Wilson, Ph.D., J.D., President and Chief Executive Officer, is scheduled to participate in the following events at upcoming investor conferences: A fireside chat at the virtual TD Cowen 4th... Read More

Evolving data from Phase 1 trial of ziftomenib in NPM1-mutant AML to be presented at EHA Site activation and enrollment in Phase 2 registration-directed trial of ziftomenib in NPM1-mutant AML outperforming projections First combination study of ziftomenib in NPM1-mutant and KMT2A-rearranged AML to dose first patients in the second quarter of 2023 Preclinical data highlighting potential use of FTIs in combination with... Read More

SAN DIEGO, May 09, 2023 (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 its participation in the JMP Securities Life Sciences Conference in New York. Troy Wilson, Ph.D., J.D., President and Chief Executive Officer, is scheduled to participate in a fireside chat at 11:00... Read More

SAN DIEGO, May 03, 2023 (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 first quarter 2023 financial results after the close of U.S. financial markets on Wednesday, May 10, 2023. Kura’s management will host a webcast and conference call at 4:30 p.m. ET /... Read More

SAN DIEGO, April 18, 2023 (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 its participation in Stifel 2023 Targeted Oncology Days. Troy Wilson, Ph.D., J.D., President and Chief Executive Officer, is scheduled to participate in a virtual fireside chat at 1:00 p.m. ET / 10:00... Read More

Preclinical data support the potential for FTIs in combination with KRAS G12C inhibitors and TKIs to prevent or delay emergence of adaptive resistance Company preparing to initiate Phase 1 dose-escalation trial (FIT-001) of KO-2806, a next-generation FTI SAN DIEGO, April 17, 2023 (GLOBE NEWSWIRE) -- Kura Oncology, Inc. (Nasdaq: KURA), a clinical-stage biopharmaceutical company committed to realizing the promise of precision... Read More

Presentations to highlight preclinical data supporting combination of FTIs with KRAS G12C inhibitors and tyrosine kinase inhibitors SAN DIEGO, March 14, 2023 (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 two abstracts have been accepted for presentation at the... Read More

SAN DIEGO, March 01, 2023 (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 Troy Wilson, Ph.D., J.D., President and Chief Executive Officer, is scheduled to participate in the following events at upcoming investor conferences: A “Leukemia Corporate Panel” discussion at... Read More

Phase 1 data for ziftomenib highlighted by 30% CR rate among 20 patients with NPM1-mutant AML treated at recommended Phase 2 dose Multiple patients dosed in registration-directed trial of ziftomenib in NPM1-mutant AML First combination study of ziftomenib in NPM1-mutant and KMT2A-rearranged AML on track to initiate in first half of 2023 IND for KO-2806, a next-generation farnesyl transferase inhibitor, cleared by FDA $25... Read More

SAN DIEGO, Feb. 16, 2023 (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 fourth quarter and full year 2022 financial results after U.S. financial markets close on Thursday, February 23, 2023. Kura’s management will host a webcast and conference call at... Read More

Phase 1 trial showed 30% CR rate among 20 NPM1-mutant AML patients treated at recommended Phase 2 dose Phase 2 registration-directed trial expected to enroll 85 patients in the U.S. and Europe SAN DIEGO, Feb. 09, 2023 (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 the... Read More

SAN DIEGO, Feb. 07, 2023 (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 its participation in the virtual SVB Securities Global Biopharma Conference. Troy Wilson, Ph.D., J.D., President and Chief Executive Officer, is scheduled to participate in a fireside chat at 5:00 p.m.... Read More

SAN DIEGO, Jan. 24, 2023 (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 clearance by the U.S. Food and Drug Administration (FDA) of the Investigational New Drug (IND) application for KO-2806, the Company's next-generation farnesyl transferase inhibitor (FTI), for the... Read More

30% CR rate at 600 mg in 20 patients with relapsed/refractory NPM1-mutant AML Low frequency of differentiation syndrome, including 5% rate (1/20) of ≥ Grade 3 among NPM1-mutant patients treated at 600 mg 600 mg determined as recommended Phase 2 dose for ziftomenib in NPM1-mutant AML following positive Type C meeting with FDA Company expects to dose first patient in Phase 2 registration-directed trial in NPM1-mutant AML in... Read More