Clovis Oncology Announces Presentations at 2018 ASCO Annual Meeting

On May 16, 2018 Clovis Oncology, Inc. (NASDAQ: CLVS) reported that seven abstracts highlighting progress in the Rubraca preclinical research and clinical development program will be presented at the 2018 American Society of Clinical Oncology (ASCO) (Free ASCO Whitepaper) Annual Meeting taking place June 1-5 in Chicago (Press release, Clovis Oncology, MAY 16, 2018, View Source [SID1234526702]).

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The accepted abstracts include additional data from the phase 3 ARIEL3 clinical trial, as well as summaries of ongoing preclinical research and multiple clinical trials in which Rubraca is being studied as monotherapy and in combination in cancer types including ovarian, bladder, prostate and breast cancers.

"Rubraca has demonstrated its ability to reduce the risk of disease progression following platinum-based chemotherapy for women with advanced ovarian cancer, and our team is dedicated to fully exploring the potential of this molecule as a new treatment option for patients being treated for other cancer types where PARP inhibitors have shown encouraging results," said Patrick J. Mahaffy, President and CEO of Clovis Oncology. "We look forward to sharing updates on the progress of our clinical development program at ASCO (Free ASCO Whitepaper) 2018."

The four Clovis Oncology-sponsored abstracts accepted for presentation at the 2018 ASCO (Free ASCO Whitepaper) Annual Meeting comprise:

Abstract TPS4592 (Poster 415a) – ATLAS: A phase 2, open-label study of rucaparib in patients (pts) with locally advanced or metastatic urothelial carcinoma (mUC).

Presenter: Petros Grivas, MD, PhD, University of Washington
Session: Genitourinary (Nonprostate) Cancer
Date/Time: Saturday, June 2, 8:00 -11:30 a.m. CT
Location: Hall A
Abstract 5537 (Poster 264) – Evaluation of rucaparib in platinum-sensitive recurrent ovarian carcinoma (rOC) in patients (pts) with or without residual bulky disease at baseline in the ARIEL3 study.

Presenter: Carol Aghajanian, MD, Memorial Sloan Kettering Cancer Center
Session: Gynecologic Cancer
Date/Time: Monday, June 4, 1:15 -4:45 p.m. CT
Location: Hall A
Abstract 5545 (Poster 272) – Exploratory analysis of percentage of genomic loss of heterozygosity (LOH) in patients with platinum-sensitive recurrent ovarian carcinoma (rOC) in ARIEL3.

Presenter: Ana Oaknin, MD, PhD, Vall d’Hebron University Hospital, Vall d’Hebron Institute of Oncology (VHIO)
Session: Gynecologic Cancer
Date/Time: Monday, June 4, 1:15 -4:45 p.m. CT
Location: Hall A
Abstract 5582 (Poster 309) – Efficacy and immune modulation of the tumor microenvironment with the combination of the PARP inhibitor rucaparib and CD122-biased agonist NKTR-214.

Presenter: Andrew Simmons, PhD, Clovis Oncology
Session: Gynecologic Cancer
Date/Time: Monday, June 4, 1:15 -4:45 p.m. CT
Location: Hall A
Additionally, three additional collaborator and investigator sponsored abstracts investigating Rubraca in metastatic breast and prostate cancers are also being presented:

Abstract TPS1112 (Poster 187a) – An open-label, phase II study of rucaparib, a PARP inhibitor, in HER2- metastatic breast cancer patients with high genomic loss of heterozygosity.

Presenter: Anne Patsouris, Institute of West Cancerology Paul Papin
Session: Breast Cancer – Metastatic
Date/Time: Saturday, June 2, 8:00-11:30 a.m. CT
Location: Hall A
Abstract TPS5095 (Poster 317b) – Phase II trial of rucaparib (without ADT) in patients with metastatic hormone-sensitive prostate cancer harboring germline DNA repair gene mutations (TRIUMPH).

Presenter: Mark Christopher Markowski, MD, PhD, The Sidney Kimmel Comprehensive Cancer Center at Johns Hopkins University
Session: Genitourinary (Prostate) Cancer
Date/Time: Saturday, June 2, 1:15-4:45 p.m. CT
Location: Hall A
Abstract TPS3126 (Poster 327b) – An open-label, phase 2 study of nivolumab in combination with either rucaparib, docetaxel, or enzalutamide in men with castration-resistant metastatic prostate cancer (mCRPC; CheckMate 9KD).

Presenter: Karim Fizazi, MD, PhD, Gustave Roussy
Session: Developmental Therapeutics—Immunotherapy
Date/Time: Monday, June 4, 8:00-11:30 a.m. CT
Location: Hall A
Clovis Oncology’s Rubraca posters will be available online at View Source as of the time they are presented at the meeting.

About Rubraca (rucaparib)

Rubraca is an oral, small molecule inhibitor of PARP1, PARP2 and PARP3 being developed in ovarian cancer as well as several additional solid tumor indications. Studies open for enrollment or under consideration include ovarian, prostate, breast, gastroesophageal, pancreatic, lung and bladder cancers. Clovis holds worldwide rights for Rubraca.

In the United States, Rubraca is approved for the maintenance treatment of adult patients with recurrent epithelial ovarian, fallopian tube, or primary peritoneal cancer who are in a complete or partial response to platinum-based chemotherapy. Rubraca is also approved in the United States for the treatment of adult patients with deleterious BRCA mutation (germline and/or somatic) associated epithelial ovarian, fallopian tube, or primary peritoneal cancer who have been treated with two or more chemotherapies, and selected for therapy based on an FDA-approved companion diagnostic for Rubraca.

Rubraca is an unlicensed medical product outside of the U.S.

Syros to Present on Design of Ongoing Phase 1 Clinical Trial of SY-1365 at Upcoming ASCO Annual Meeting

On May 16, 2018 Syros Pharmaceuticals (NASDAQ: SYRS), a biopharmaceutical company pioneering the discovery and development of medicines to control the expression of genes, reported that the Company will present on the design of its Phase 1 clinical trial of SY-1365, a first-in-class selective cyclin-dependent kinase 7 (CDK7) inhibitor, at the American Society of Clinical Oncology (ASCO) (Free ASCO Whitepaper) Annual Meeting taking place June 1-5, 2018 in Chicago (Press release, Syros Pharmaceuticals, MAY 16, 2018, View Source [SID1234526718]).

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The Phase 1 trial is currently enrolling advanced solid tumor patients in the dose-escalation portion of the trial, with planned expansion cohorts to further evaluate SY-1365 as a single agent and in combination with standard-of-care therapies in multiple ovarian and breast cancer patient populations. Syros expects to open the expansion phase of the trial in mid-2018 and to report data from the dose-escalation portion of the trial in the fourth quarter of 2018.

Details on the presentations are as follows:

Date & Time: Monday, June 4, 8:00 a.m. – 11:30 a.m. CDT
Presentation Title: Trial Design of a First-in-Human Phase 1 Evaluation of SY-1365, a First-in-
Class Selective CDK7 Inhibitor, with Initial Expansions in Ovarian and Breast Cancers
Session Title: Developmental Therapeutics—Clinical Pharmacology and Experimental
Therapeutics
Presenter: Geoffrey Shapiro, M.D., Ph.D., Dana-Farber Cancer Institute
Abstract Number: TPS2600
Location: McCormick Place, Hall A

Allergan to Present at the Bernstein Strategic Decisions Conference

On May 16, 2018 Allergan plc (NYSE: AGN), a leading global biopharmaceutical company, reported that Chairman and CEO Brent Saunders will present at the Bernstein 34th Annual Strategic Decisions Conference in New York, NY (Press release, Allergan, MAY 16, 2018, View Source(1) [SID1234526735]). The presentation will begin at 10:00 a.m. Eastern Time on Wednesday, May 30, 2018.

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The presentation will be webcast live and can be accessed on Allergan’s Investor Relations website at View Source;. The webcast can also be accessed through the following URL: https://cc.talkpoint.com/bern0…

An archived version will be available within approximately 3 hours of the live presentation, and can be accessed at the same location for 180 days

Galera Therapeutics Announces Presentation of Data from Phase 2b Clinical Trial of GC4419 at 2018 American Society of Clinical Oncology (ASCO) Annual Meeting

On May 16, 2018 Galera Therapeutics, Inc., a clinical-stage biotechnology company developing drugs targeting oxygen metabolic pathways with the potential to transform cancer radiotherapy, reported that data from its Phase 2b clinical trial of GC4419 for severe oral mucositis in patients with head and neck cancer will be presented during an oral abstract session at the 2018 American Society of Clinical Oncology (ASCO) (Free ASCO Whitepaper) Annual Meeting, to be held June 1-5, 2018 in Chicago (Press release, Galera Therapeutics, MAY 16, 2018, View Source [SID1234526703]). GC4419 is a highly selective and potent small molecule dismutase mimetic that rapidly converts superoxide to hydrogen peroxide and oxygen.

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Presentation details are as follows:

Title: Results of a randomized, placebo (PBO) controlled, double-blind P2b trial of GC4419 (avasopasem manganese) to reduce duration, incidence and severity and delay onset of severe radiation-related oral mucositis (SOM) in patients (pts) with locally advanced squamous cell cancer of the oral cavity (OC) or oropharynx (OP)

Abstract Number: 6006

Oral Abstract Session: Head and Neck Cancer

Date / Time / Location: June 3, 2018 / 10-10:12 a.m. CDT / McCormick Place E451

Presenter: Carryn M. Anderson, MD, Radiation Oncologist, University of Iowa Hospitals and Clinics

The abstract has also been selected for inclusion in the 2018 Best of ASCO (Free ASCO Whitepaper) program, which aims to increase global access to cutting-edge science by condensing highlights from ASCO (Free ASCO Whitepaper)’s Annual Meeting into a two-day program to be held this summer.

For information about the 2018 ASCO (Free ASCO Whitepaper) Annual Meeting, please visit View Source

About GC4419

GC4419 is a highly selective and potent small molecule dismutase mimetic that closely mimics the activity of human superoxide dismutase enzymes. GC4419 works to reduce elevated levels of superoxide caused by radiation therapy by rapidly converting superoxide to hydrogen peroxide and oxygen. Left untreated, elevated superoxide can damage noncancerous tissues and lead to debilitating side effects, including oral mucositis (OM), which can limit the anti-tumor efficacy of radiation therapy. Conversion of elevated superoxide to hydrogen peroxide, which is selectively more toxic to cancer cells, can also enhance the effect of radiation on tumors, particularly with stereotactic body radiation therapy (SBRT), which produces high levels of superoxide.

GC4419 has been studied in patients with head and neck cancer, GC4419’s lead indication, for its ability to reduce the duration, incidence and severity of radiation-induced severe oral mucositis (SOM). Results from Galera’s 223-patient, double blind, randomized, placebo-controlled Phase 2b clinical trial demonstrated GC4419’s ability to dramatically reduce the duration of SOM from 19 days to 1.5 days (92 percent), the incidence of SOM through completion of radiation by 34 percent and the severity of patients’ OM by 47 percent, while demonstrating acceptable safety when added to a standard radiotherapy regimen. In addition, in multiple preclinical studies, GC4419 demonstrated an increased tumor response to radiation therapy while preventing toxicity in normal tissue.

The U.S. Food and Drug Administration (FDA) granted Breakthrough Therapy designation to GC4419 for the reduction of the duration, incidence and severity of SOM induced by radiation therapy with or without systemic therapy. The FDA also granted Fast Track designation to GC4419 for the reduction of the severity and incidence of radiation and chemotherapy-induced OM.

TESARO Announces Presentations of Abstracts at the 2018 American Society of Clinical Oncology (ASCO) Annual Meeting

On May 16, 2018 TESARO, Inc. (NASDAQ:TSRO), an oncology-focused biopharmaceutical company, reported the presentation of five ZEJULA (niraparib) abstracts, including two oral presentations, at the 2018 American Society of Clinical Oncology (ASCO) (Free ASCO Whitepaper) Annual Meeting, being held June 1 to June 5, 2018, in Chicago, Illinois (Press release, TESARO, MAY 16, 2018, View Source [SID1234526719]). In addition, TESARO will webcast an investor and analyst briefing on Monday, June 4 at 6:15PM local time in conjunction with the ASCO (Free ASCO Whitepaper) Annual Meeting.

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"TESARO has a targeted clinical development program to assess ZEJULA monotherapy activity in the front-line ovarian cancer setting and in combination with bevacizumab or anti-PD-1 in ovarian, breast and lung cancer," said Mary Lynne Hedley, Ph.D., President and COO of TESARO. "At this year’s ASCO (Free ASCO Whitepaper) Annual Meeting, we look forward to oral presentations of results from the TOPACIO trial of niraparib plus anti-PD-1 in patients with triple-negative breast cancer or recurrent ovarian cancer, and a poster presentation of data from the QUADRA trial, which evaluated niraparib as a treatment for patients with advanced ovarian cancer."

Please plan to visit TESARO at Booth #10123 to learn more about ZEJULA, TSR-042 (anti-PD-1 antibody), TSR-022 (anti-TIM-3 antibody), and TSR-033 (anti-LAG-3 antibody).

Presentation Details:

Sunday, June 3, 2018, 9:45AM to 11:15AM
TOPACIO/Keynote-162 (NCT02657889): A phase 1/2 study of niraparib + pembrolizumab in patients (pts) with advanced triple-negative breast cancer or recurrent ovarian cancer (ROC): results from ROC cohort.
Oral Presentation; Abstract #106, 10:21AM, Location: Hall D1

Monday, June 4, 2018, 1:15PM to 4:45PM
Cost-effectiveness of niraparib versus routine surveillance, olaparib, and rucaparib for the maintenance treatment of adult patients with ovarian cancer in the United States.
Poster Presentation; Abstract #5559, Poster Board #286, Location: Hall A

Monday, June 4, 2018, 1:15PM to 4:45PM
OVARIO: The phase 2, single-arm, open-label study of maintenance therapy with niraparib + bevacizumab in patients with advanced ovarian cancer following response on frontline platinum- based chemotherapy.
Poster Presentation; Abstract #TPS5606, Poster Board #330a, Location: Hall A

Monday, June 4, 2018, 1:15PM to 4:45PM
QUADRA: A phase 2, open-label, single-arm study to evaluate niraparib in patients (pts) with relapsed ovarian cancer (ROC) who have received >3 prior chemotherapy regimens.
Poster Presentation: Abstract #5514, Poster Board #241 Location: Hall A
Poster Discussion: Monday, June 4, 4:45PM – 6:00PM; Location: S100bc

Monday, June 4, 2018, 3:00PM to 4:30PM
TOPACIO/Keynote-162: Niraparib + pembrolizumab in patients (pts) with metastatic triple- negative breast cancer (TNBC), a phase 2 trial.
Oral Presentation; Abstract #1011, 3:36PM, Location: Hall D2

Investor Briefing and Webcast
TESARO will host an investor and analyst briefing in Chicago on Monday, June 4th at 6:15 PM local time in conjunction with the ASCO (Free ASCO Whitepaper) Annual Meeting. A reception will begin at 6:00 PM CT, preceding the presentation. During this briefing, TESARO management will provide a business overview and pipeline update and will answer questions from investors and analysts. This event will be webcast live and archived for 30 days, and may be accessed from the TESARO Investor Events and Presentations webpage at www.tesarobio.com.

The TOPACIO trial is being conducted in collaboration with Merck Sharp & Dohme B.V., a subsidiary of Merck & Co., Inc., which is providing support for the trial.