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Calidi Biotherapeutics Announces FDA Clearance of IND Application for CLD-201 in Solid Tumors

SAN DIEGO, April 17, 2025 (GLOBE NEWSWIRE) -- Calidi Biotherapeutics Inc. (NYSE American: CLDI) (“Calidi”), a clinical-stage biotechnology company pioneering targeted antitumor virotherapies, announced today that the U.S. Food and Drug Administration (FDA) has cleared its Investigational New Drug (IND) application for CLD-201. This investigational, allogeneic stem cell-based immunotherapy is set to advance into clinical development for the treatment of solid tumors in adults, focusing on breast cancer, head & neck cancer and soft tissue sarcoma.

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Calidi Biotherapeutics Announces Demonstrated Ability To Deliver Transient Gene Therapy (Payload) To Tumors Using Systemic Platform

SAN DIEGO, March 10, 2025 (GLOBE NEWSWIRE) -- Calidi Biotherapeutics Inc. (NYSE American: CLDI) (“Calidi”), a clinical-stage biotechnology company developing a new generation of targeted antitumor virotherapies, today announced promising preclinical results for its systemic RTNova platform. The platform has successfully delivered transient gene therapy payloads to targeted tumors. Additionally, Calidi's tumor-specific virotherapy has demonstrated efficacy in killing over 60 different tumor cell lines.

March 10, 2025
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Calidi Biotherapeutics Announces Commencement of Recruitment for Multiple Dose CLD-101 Trial in Patients with Newly Diagnosed High Grade Glioma at Northwestern University Hospital

SAN DIEGO, Feb. 24, 2025 (GLOBE NEWSWIRE) -- Calidi Biotherapeutics Inc. (NYSE American: CLDI) (“Calidi”), a clinical-stage biotechnology company developing a new generation of targeted antitumor virotherapies, today announced that Northwestern University/Northwestern Memorial Hospital is starting recruitment for the CLD-101 clinical trial of its immunotherapy product.

February 24, 2025
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Join Calidi Biotherapeutics’ Exclusive Live Investor Webinar and Q&A Session on February 5

SAN DIEGO, Jan. 29, 2025 (GLOBE NEWSWIRE) -- Calidi Biotherapeutics Inc. (NYSE American: CLDI) (“Calidi”), a clinical-stage biotechnology company developing a new generation of targeted antitumor virotherapies, is pleased to invite investors to a webinar on February 5, 2025, at 4:15 p.m. ET.

January 29, 2025
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Calidi Biotherapeutics Announces Bolstered Cash Balance and Termination of its Standby Equity Purchase Agreement

Calidi Biotherapeutics Inc. (NYSE American: CLDI) (“Calidi”), a clinical-stage biotechnology company developing a new generation of targeted antitumor virotherapies, today announced that its ending cash balance at December 31, 2024 was approximately $9.6 million. Due to Calidi’s bolstered cash balance and success in recent fundraising, including proceeds resulting from its At-The-Market Offering Agreement (“ATM”), Calidi terminated its Standby Equity Purchase Agreement (“SEPA”) with YA II PN, Ltd., an affiliate of Yorkville Advisors, effective January 23, 2025.

January 28, 2025
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Calidi Biotherapeutics Announces Presentation of New Data of Systemic Virotherapy RTNova Platform at the AACR Annual Meeting in April 2025

Calidi Biotherapeutics Inc. (NYSE American: CLDI) (“Calidi”), a clinical-stage biotechnology company developing a new generation of targeted antitumor virotherapy, today announced that its abstract, titled "Development of a Systemic Enveloped Virotherapy for Targeting All Metastatic Sites", has been accepted for presentation at the American Association for Cancer Research (AACR) Annual Meeting April 25-30, 2025 in Chicago, IL.

January 13, 2025
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Calidi Biotherapeutics Announces Closing of $4.25 Million Public Offering of Common Stock

Calidi Biotherapeutics Inc. (NYSE American: CLDI) (“Calidi”), a clinical-stage biotechnology company developing a new generation of targeted antitumor virotherapies, today announced the closing of its previously announced public offering of 5,000,000 shares of common stock at $0.85 per share for gross proceeds of approximately $4.25 million.

January 10, 2025
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Calidi Biotherapeutics Announces Abstract Acceptance For Presentation at the ASCO-SITC Clinical Immuno-Oncology Symposium

February 3, 2020
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Calidi Biotherapeutics Secures Series A Investments to Advance Manufacturing

January 22, 2020
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The Mitchell Thorp Foundation Selects Calidi Biotherapeutics CEO to Receive the Pillars of Hope Award

December 19, 2019
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Calidi Biotherapeutics Announces Appointment of Seasoned Biotech Executive George Ng to Board of Directors

October 9, 2019
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Calidi Biotherapeutics Named One of the “50 Most Trustworthy Companies of The Year 2019” by the Silicon Review Magazine

September 18, 2019
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Calidi Biotherapeutics is initiating GMP manufacturing at VetStem BioPharma, a veterinary and human regenerative medicine company in San Diego, CA

August 29, 2019
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Rationale for the clinical use of adipose-derived mesenchymal stem cells for COVID-19 patients

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May 18, 2020
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ASCO-SITC Clinical Immuno-Oncology Symposium February 6-8, 2020 Orlando, Florida.

Abstract 21: A cell-based platform to potentiate oncolytic virus therapies

February 6, 2020
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A cell-based platform to potentiate oncolytic virus: Potential approach for cancer therapies.

Journal of Clinical Oncology

February 4, 2020
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First-in-human study of TK-positive oncolytic vaccinia virus delivered by adipose stromal vascular fraction cells

The Journal of Translational Medicine

August 19, 2019
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First-in-human study of TK-positive oncolytic vaccinia virus delivered by adipose stromal vascular fraction cells

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August 19, 2019
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Delivery of oncolytic vaccinia virus by matched allogeneic stem cells overcomes critical innate and adaptive immune barriers

The Journal of Translational Medicine

March 27, 2019
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Scientific Advisory Board Member Interview - Santosh Kesari, M.D./Ph.D.

February 3, 2024
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Scientific Advisory Board Member Interview - Bernard Fox, Ph.D.

February 3, 2024
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Scientific Advisory Board Member Interview - W.K. Alfred Yung, M.D.

February 3, 2024
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Scientific Advisory Board Member Interview - Ashok Srivastava, M.D./Ph.D.

February 3, 2024
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Big Biz TV - Stephen Thesing

Pioneering Progress: Calidi Biotherapeutics CBO Stephen Thesing discusses the latest Breakthroughs in Cancer Cure Research on Big Biz TV

December 4, 2023
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Big Biz TV - Allan Camaisa

Pioneering Progress: Calidi Biotherapeutics CEO Allan Camaisa Unveils Latest Breakthroughs in Cancer Cure Research on Big Biz TV

December 4, 2023
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Analyst Bullish On Calidi Biotherapeutics, Newly Listed Cancer Treatment Player

Baird initiates coverage on Calidi Biotherapeutics Inc CLDI, which uses allogeneic stem cells to deliver oncolytic viruses to tumors for cancer treatment. Just a month back, Calidi Biotherapeutics became the latest biotech to take the special purpose acquisition company route to the public market

October 9, 2023
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Calidi Biotherapeutics: A Promising Player in the Cancer Treatment Market

Calidi Biotherapeutics Inc (NYSE: CLDI) is making waves in the biotech industry with its innovative approach to cancer treatment. The company utilizes allogeneic stem cells to deliver oncolytic viruses directly to tumors, offering new hope for patients.

October 9, 2023
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