BOSTON, June 30, 2025 (GLOBE NEWSWIRE) -- Pyxis Oncology, Inc. (Nasdaq: PYXS), a clinical-stage company developing next-generation antibody-drug conjugate (‘ADC’) therapeutics for difficult-to-treat cancers, reported today that Pyxis Oncology’s Compensation Committee of the Board of Directors granted stock options to purchase an aggregate of 246,238 shares of Pyxis Oncology’s common stock to four newly hired employees. The... Read More

Announced robust preclinical data supporting the unique three-pronged mechanism of action of micvotabart pelidotin (MICVO, formerly PYX-201), driving anti-tumor activity via direct tumor killing, bystander effect and immunogenic cell death On track to report preliminary data from Phase 1 monotherapy expansion cohorts of MICVO for 2L/3L R/M HNSCC patients who have received prior platinum-based chemotherapy and prior PD-(L)1... Read More

BOSTON, May 14, 2025 (GLOBE NEWSWIRE) -- Pyxis Oncology, Inc. (Nasdaq: PYXS), a clinical-stage company developing next-generation ADC therapeutics for difficult-to-treat cancers, today announced that Lara S. Sullivan, M.D., President, Chief Executive Officer and Chief Medical Officer, will participate in fireside chats and be available for one-on-one meetings with investors at the following two upcoming investor conferences.... Read More

Gene signatures associated with increased efficacy of micvotabart pelidotin (MICVO) due to greater linker cleavage were identified based on differential gene expression analysis of PDX responders/non-responders Mouse analog of MICVO in a syngeneic model indicated strong activity of the cytotoxic Auristatin0101 payload and potential for MICVO monotherapy to drive immunogenic cell death, a key hypothesis for MICVO’s mechanism... Read More

BOSTON, April 02, 2025 (GLOBE NEWSWIRE) -- Pyxis Oncology, Inc. (Nasdaq: PYXS), a clinical-stage company developing next-generation therapeutics for difficult-to-treat cancers, today announced that Lara S. Sullivan, M.D., President, Chief Executive Officer and Chief Medical Officer, will participate in a fireside chat at the Stifel 2025 Virtual Targeted Oncology Forum on Wednesday, April 9, 2025, at 11:30 a.m. ET. The... Read More

Expression data from patient-derived xenograft (PDX) mouse models exposed to micvotabart pelidotin (MICVO) indicate gene signatures associated with efficacy, deepening understanding of MOA and potential patient response Combination of a mouse analog of MICVO and a mouse anti-PD-1 therapy in a syngeneic model resulted in significantly greater tumor regression than either treatment alone Company advances MICVO into monotherapy... Read More

Recently reported positive preliminary data from Phase 1 dose escalation trial of micvotabart pelidotin (“MICVO,” formerly PYX-201), including a confirmed 50% objective response rate by RECIST 1.1 in recurrent and metastatic head and neck squamous cell carcinoma (R/M HNSCC) Received Fast Track Designation from the U.S. Food and Drug Administration for MICVO for the treatment of adult patients with R/M HNSCC whose disease has... Read More

BOSTON, March 03, 2025 (GLOBE NEWSWIRE) -- Pyxis Oncology, Inc . (Nasdaq: PYXS), a clinical-stage company developing next-generation therapeutics for difficult-to-treat cancers, today announced that Lara S. Sullivan, M.D., President and Chief Executive Officer, will participate in a fireside chat on Monday, March 10, 2025 at 2:20 PM EST at the Leerink Partners Global Healthcare Conference in Miami, Florida. A live webcast... Read More

BOSTON, Feb. 26, 2025 (GLOBE NEWSWIRE) -- Pyxis Oncology, Inc. (Nasdaq: PYXS), a clinical-stage company developing next-generation therapeutics for difficult-to-treat cancers, today announced that the U.S. Food and Drug Administration (FDA) has granted Fast Track Designation to PYX-201 for the treatment of adult patients with recurrent or metastatic head and neck squamous cell carcinoma (R/M HNSCC) whose disease has... Read More

Initiation of Phase 1/2 combination trial with PYX-201, an extracellular ADC targeting Extradomain-B Fibronectin (EDB+FN) and Merck’s KEYTRUDA® (pembrolizumab) in multiple solid tumors Phase 1 monotherapy trial expanded to include cohorts in recurrent/metastatic head and neck squamous cell carcinoma (R/M HNSCC) Ongoing commitment to innovative cancer therapies for patients with limited treatment options BOSTON, Feb. 04, 2025... Read More

The Company will focus resources on advancing its lead asset, PYX-201 PYX-201 is a novel first-in-concept antibody-drug conjugate (ADC) where significant RECIST responses were seen in head and neck squamous cell carcinoma (HNSCC) with additional potential in other solid tumors Current cash runway expected to fund development into 2H 2026 BOSTON, Dec. 19, 2024 (GLOBE NEWSWIRE) -- Pyxis Oncology, Inc. (Nasdaq: PYXS), a... Read More

PYX-201 achieved a confirmed 50% ORR by RECIST 1.1 including one Complete Response and 100% Disease Control Rate in six heavily pretreated HNSCC patients, supporting differentiated mono and front-line combo therapy expansion trials to begin dosing 1Q25 Overall, 26% ORR across all six Solid Tumor Types of Interest (n=31) with Dose Dependent Responses Observed, Supporting First-In-Concept Mechanism with Novel Extracellular... Read More

Preliminary data from the first-in-patient Phase 1 dose escalation trial of PYX-201 to be announced at upcoming virtual and in-person event in New York City on Wednesday, November 20, 2024, at 4:30 p.m. ET Preliminary data from the Phase 1 trial of PYX-106 is expected to be reported by year-end 2024 Expected cash runway into 2H 2026 BOSTON, Mass., Nov. 12, 2024 (GLOBE NEWSWIRE) -- Pyxis Oncology, Inc . (Nasdaq: PYXS), a... Read More

BOSTON, Nov. 11, 2024 (GLOBE NEWSWIRE) -- Pyxis Oncology, Inc. (Nasdaq: PYXS), a clinical stage company focused on developing next generation therapeutics to target difficult-to-treat cancers, today announced that it will host an in-person and virtual investor event to discuss preliminary data from the ongoing Phase 1 clinical trial evaluating PYX-201 in multiple types of solid tumors. The event will be held on November 20,... Read More

BOSTON, Aug. 29, 2024 (GLOBE NEWSWIRE) -- Pyxis Oncology, Inc. (Nasdaq: PYXS), a clinical stage company focused on developing next generation therapeutics to target difficult-to-treat cancers, today announced that Lara S. Sullivan, M.D., President and Chief Executive Officer, will participate in fireside chats and members of management will participate in one-on-one meetings at the following two upcoming investor... Read More

Preliminary data from the Phase 1 trial of PYX-201 remains on track to be announced in the fall of 2024 Preliminary data from the Phase 1 trial of PYX-106 is expected to be reported by year-end 2024 Expected cash runway into 2H 2026 BOSTON, Aug. 14, 2024 (GLOBE NEWSWIRE) -- Pyxis Oncology, Inc. (Nasdaq: PYXS), a clinical stage company focused on developing next generation therapeutics to target difficult-to-treat cancers,... Read More

BOSTON, July 29, 2024 (GLOBE NEWSWIRE) -- Pyxis Oncology, Inc. (Nasdaq: PYXS), a clinical stage company focused on developing next generation therapeutics to target difficult-to-treat cancers, announced today that Lara S. Sullivan, M.D., President and Chief Executive Officer, and members of management will participate in one-on-one meetings at the BTIG Virtual Biotechnology Conference being held August 5-6, 2024. About Pyxis... Read More

BOSTON, June 28, 2024 (GLOBE NEWSWIRE) -- Pyxis Oncology, Inc. (Nasdaq: PYXS), a clinical stage company focused on developing next generation therapeutics to target difficult-to-treat cancers, reported today that Pyxis Oncology’s Compensation Committee of the Board of Directors granted restricted stock units with respect to an aggregate of 89,530 shares of Pyxis Oncology’s common stock and stock options to purchase an... Read More

BOSTON, June 10, 2024 (GLOBE NEWSWIRE) -- Pyxis Oncology, Inc. (Nasdaq: “PYXS”), a clinical stage company focused on developing next generation therapeutics to target difficult-to-treat cancers, today announced the appointment of Michael A. Metzger to its Board of Directors, effective June 10, 2024. Mr. Metzger has over 25 years of experience in the biopharmaceutical sector, currently serving as Chief Executive Officer and... Read More

BOSTON, May 30, 2024 (GLOBE NEWSWIRE) -- Pyxis Oncology, Inc. (Nasdaq: PYXS), a clinical stage company focused on developing next generation therapeutics to target difficult-to-treat cancers, announced today that Lara S. Sullivan, M.D., President and Chief Executive Officer, will participate in a fireside chat on Thursday, June 6, 2024 at 9:00 AM Eastern Time at the Jefferies Global Healthcare Conference in New York City,... Read More

PYX-201 Phase 1 trial clinical readout on track for fall of 2024 Executive Leadership Team expanded with the appointment of Stephen Worsley as Senior Vice President, Chief Business Officer PYX-106 Phase 1 trial clinical readout on track for 2H 2024 Expected cash runway into 2H 2026 BOSTON, May 14, 2024 (GLOBE NEWSWIRE) --... Read More

BOSTON, May 09, 2024 (GLOBE NEWSWIRE) -- Pyxis Oncology, Inc. (Nasdaq: PYXS), a clinical stage company focused on developing next generation therapeutics to target difficult-to-treat cancers, announced today that Lara S. Sullivan, M.D., President and Chief Executive Officer, will participate in a fireside chat on Tuesday, May 14, 2024 at 3:05 PM ET at the RBC Capital Markets Global Healthcare Conference, where members of... Read More

BOSTON, March 28, 2024 (GLOBE NEWSWIRE) -- Pyxis Oncology, Inc. (Nasdaq: PYXS), a clinical stage company focused on developing next generation therapeutics to target difficult-to-treat cancers, reported today that Pyxis Oncology’s Compensation Committee of the Board of Directors granted restricted stock units with respect to an aggregate of 39,680 shares of Pyxis Oncology’s common stock and stock options to purchase an... Read More

Non-dilutive funding to support development of first-in-concept lead Antibody-Drug Conjugate (ADC) asset, PYX-201 Pyxis Oncology retains rights to three other antibodies in development by Apexigen’s licensees discovered through the APXiMAB platform BOSTON, March 27, 2024 (GLOBE NEWSWIRE) -- Pyxis Oncology, Inc. (Nasdaq: PYXS), a clinical stage company focused on developing next generation therapeutics to target... Read More

PYX-201 Phase 1 Part 1 trial progressing with initial data expected in the fall of 2024 PYX-106 Phase 1 trial progressing with initial data expected 2H 2024 Completed $50 million private placement Expected cash runway into 2H 2026 BOSTON, March 21, 2024 (GLOBE NEWSWIRE) -- Pyxis Oncology, Inc. (Nasdaq: PYXS), a clinical stage company focused on developing next generation therapeutics to target difficult-to-treat cancers,... Read More

BOSTON, March 13, 2024 (GLOBE NEWSWIRE) -- Pyxis Oncology, Inc. (Nasdaq: “PYXS”), a clinical stage company focused on developing next generation therapeutics to target difficult-to-treat cancers, today announced the appointment of Santhosh Palani, Ph.D., CFA, to its board of directors, effective March 12, 2024. “We are thrilled to have Santhosh join the Pyxis Oncology board. Santhosh brings a wealth of business, investment,... Read More

BOSTON, March 07, 2024 (GLOBE NEWSWIRE) -- Pyxis Oncology, Inc. (Nasdaq: PYXS), a clinical stage company focused on developing next generation therapeutics to target difficult-to-treat cancers, announced today that Lara S. Sullivan, M.D., President and Chief Executive Officer, will participate in a fireside chat on Wednesday, March 13, 2024 at 8:40 AM EST at the Leerink Partners Global Biopharma Conference, Miami Beach,... Read More

PYX-201, an EDB+FN-specific tumor stroma-targeting ADC, demonstrates potent anti-tumor efficacy across multiple human cancers in PDX tumor models The PYX-201 target EDB+FN is found overexpressed across multiple human solid tumor types BOSTON, March 05, 2024 (GLOBE NEWSWIRE) -- Pyxis Oncology, Inc. (Nasdaq: PYXS), a clinical stage company focused on developing next generation therapeutics to target difficult-to-treat cancers,... Read More

BOSTON, Mass., Feb. 27, 2024 (GLOBE NEWSWIRE) -- Pyxis Oncology, Inc. (Nasdaq: “PYXS”), a clinical stage company focused on developing next generation therapeutics to target difficult-to-treat cancers, today announced that it has agreed to sell 8,849,371 shares of its common stock at a price of $4.78 per share and pre-funded warrants to purchase 1,611,215 shares of its common stock at a price per pre-funded warrant of $4.779... Read More

BOSTON, Dec. 29, 2023 (GLOBE NEWSWIRE) -- Pyxis Oncology, Inc. (Nasdaq: PYXS), a clinical-stage company focused on developing next-generation therapeutics to target difficult-to-treat cancers, reported today that Pyxis Oncology’s Compensation Committee of the Board of Directors approved a stock option grant to Ken Kobayashi, M.D., the Company’s newly appointed Chief Medical Officer, in connection with his employment with the... Read More

BOSTON, Nov. 28, 2023 (GLOBE NEWSWIRE) -- Pyxis Oncology, Inc. (Nasdaq: PYXS), a clinical-stage company focused on developing next-generation therapeutics to target difficult-to-treat cancers, today announced the appointment of Ken Kobayashi, M.D., F.A.C.P, as Chief Medical Officer (CMO), effective November 27, 2023. Dr. Kobayashi brings extensive leadership experience in oncology clinical development and regulatory affairs.... Read More

PYX-201 (a novel first-in-concept and first-in-class tumor stroma targeting antibody-drug conjugate [ADC] product candidate) Phase 1 trial progressing with fifth dose cohort at 3.6 mg/kg; data expected 1H 2024. PYX-106 (a fully human immunotherapy antibody candidate): Phase 1 trial now focusing on NSCLC and other tumor types; data expected 2H 2024. Cash runway extended to early 2026 due to cost reductions and portfolio... Read More

BOSTON, Sept. 27, 2023 (GLOBE NEWSWIRE) -- Pyxis Oncology, Inc. (Nasdaq: PYXS), a clinical-stage company focused on developing next-generation therapeutics to target difficult-to-treat cancers, today announced four abstracts for four different assets have been accepted for poster presentation at the Society for Immunotherapy of Cancer (SITC) 38th Annual Meeting to be held November 1-5, 2023, in San Diego. “We look forward to... Read More

BOSTON, Aug. 31, 2023 (GLOBE NEWSWIRE) -- Pyxis Oncology, Inc. (Nasdaq: PYXS), a clinical-stage company focused on developing next-generation therapeutics to target difficult-to-treat cancers, today announced its participation in two upcoming investment conferences. On September 6, 2023, members of the Pyxis Oncology executive team will host in-person 1x1 meetings with investors during the 2023 Wells Fargo Healthcare... Read More

Transaction adds a validated antibody-discovery platform, Phase 2 candidate and royalty stream Company positioned as a leader in next-generation, end-to-end Antibody-Drug Conjugate (“ADC”) creation with clinically and commercially validated platform capabilities Cash runway maintained into 1H 2025, enabling the Company to evaluate early signs of potential clinical activity for PYX-201 and PYX-106 Guidance on development... Read More

Third dose cohort initiated in Phase 1 trial of PYX-201, Pyxis Oncology's first ADC product candidate Preliminary data from two Phase 1 trials on track for late 2023 to early 2024 Apexigen transaction anticipated to close later in August Strong balance sheet with $144 million in cash (including restricted cash) and short-term investments supports operations into 1H 2025 BOSTON, Aug. 11, 2023 (GLOBE NEWSWIRE) -- Pyxis... Read More

BOSTON, Aug. 01, 2023 (GLOBE NEWSWIRE) -- Pyxis Oncology, Inc. (Nasdaq: PYXS), a clinical-stage company focused on developing next-generation therapeutics to target difficult-to-treat cancers, today announced that Lara S. Sullivan, M.D., President and Chief Executive Officer, will present a company overview at the BTIG Virtual Biotechnology Conference on August 7, 2023 at 3:00 PM EST. The Pyxis Oncology management team will... Read More

BOSTON, June 30, 2023 (GLOBE NEWSWIRE) -- Pyxis Oncology, Inc. (Nasdaq: PYXS), a clinical stage company focused on developing next-generation therapeutics to target difficult-to-treat cancers, reported today that Pyxis Oncology’s Compensation Committee of the Board of Directors granted restricted stock units with respect to an aggregate of 8,310 shares of Pyxis Oncology’s common stock and stock options to purchase an... Read More

First subject dosed in Phase 1 trial of PYX-106, a fully human immunotherapy antibody candidate Second dose level initiated in Phase 1 trial of PYX-201, an antibody-drug conjugate (ADC) candidate Preliminary data from both trials on track for late-2023/early-2024 timeframe Company to present and host investor meetings at Jefferies Healthcare Conference in NYC on June 7, 2023 BOSTON, May 30, 2023 (GLOBE NEWSWIRE) -- Pyxis... Read More

Pyxis Oncology positioned at forefront of Antibody-Drug Conjugate (ADC) development Commercially and clinically validated APXiMAB platform for antibody generation complements FACT ADC toolkit of linkers, payloads and conjugation chemistries previously obtained from Pfizer Sotigalimab, a potential best-in-class Phase 2 CD40 agonist, has demonstrated rapid, deep and durable responses across difficult-to-treat tumor types... Read More

Orphan Drug Designation received for PYX-201 in pancreatic cancer Preliminary data from two Phase 1 trials anticipated late 2023 to early 2024 Strong balance sheet with $150.8 million in cash (including restricted cash) and short-term investments and no debt supports operations into 1H 2025 BOSTON, May 11, 2023 (GLOBE NEWSWIRE) -- Pyxis Oncology, Inc. (Nasdaq: PYXS), a clinical-stage company focused on developing... Read More

CAMBRIDGE, Mass., March 31, 2023 (GLOBE NEWSWIRE) -- Pyxis Oncology, Inc. (Nasdaq: PYXS), a clinical-stage company focused on developing next-generation therapeutics to target difficult-to-treat cancers, reported today that Pyxis Oncology’s Compensation Committee of the Board of Directors granted restricted stock units with respect to an aggregate of 54,010 shares of Pyxis Oncology’s common stock and stock options to... Read More

Preliminary data from two Phase 1 trials anticipated late 2023 to early 2024 First subject dosed in Phase 1 trial of PYX-201; clinical sites being activated and patient screening underway in Phase 1 trial of PYX-106 Strong balance sheet with $180.7 million in cash (including restricted cash) and no debt as of year-end 2022 supports operations into 1H 2025 CAMBRIDGE, Mass., March 22, 2023 (GLOBE NEWSWIRE) -- Pyxis Oncology,... Read More

Milestone marks transition of Pyxis Oncology to a clinical-stage company Preliminary data anticipated in early 2024 CAMBRIDGE, Mass., March 16, 2023 (GLOBE NEWSWIRE) -- Pyxis Oncology, Inc. (Nasdaq: PYXS), a clinical-stage company focused on developing next-generation therapeutics to target difficult-to-treat cancers, today announced dosing of the first subject in a Phase 1 trial of PYX-201. PYX-201 is a novel antibody-drug... Read More

CAMBRIDGE, Mass., Feb. 13, 2023 (GLOBE NEWSWIRE) -- Pyxis Oncology, Inc. (Nasdaq: PYXS), a clinical stage company focused on developing next-generation therapeutics to target difficult-to-treat cancers, today announced that Lara Sullivan, M.D., President and Chief Executive Officer, Pamela Connealy, Chief Financial Officer, Jay Feingold, M.D., Ph.D., Chief Medical Officer, and Jan Pinkas, Ph.D., Chief Scientific Officer,... Read More

CAMBRIDGE, Mass., Dec. 23, 2022 (GLOBE NEWSWIRE) -- Pyxis Oncology, Inc. (Nasdaq: PYXS), a clinical stage company focused on developing next-generation therapeutics to target difficult-to-treat cancers, reported on December 23, 2022 that Pyxis Oncology’s Compensation Committee of the Board of Directors granted restricted stock units with respect to an aggregate of 52,560 shares of Pyxis Oncology’s common stock and stock... Read More