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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 Issuance of New U.S. Patent Covering Novel SuperNova Technology Platform and Updates Anticipated Clinical Milestones

Calidi Biotherapeutics, Inc. (NYSE American: CLDI or “Calidi”), a clinical-stage biotechnology company developing a new generation of targeted immunotherapies, today announced the issuance of a new patent for the company’s SuperNova technology, strengthening its intellectual property portfolio and positioning Calidi to advance its CLD-201 program into the clinic. In addition, the company also provided an update on the timing of its anticipated clinical milestones.

November 20, 2023
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Calidi Biotherapeutics Reports Third Quarter 2023 Operating and Financial Result

Calidi Biotherapeutics, Inc. (NYSE American: CLDI or “Calidi”), a clinical-stage biotechnology company developing a new generation of targeted immunotherapies, reports its financial results for the third quarter 2023 and reviews recent business highlights.

November 14, 2023
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Annual Meeting – SITC 2023 – Nov 1st to 5th 2023 in San Diego, CA, USA.

SUPERNOVA1 (SNV1), A NOVEL ONCOLYTIC-CELL BASED PLATFORM FOR CANCER THERAPY

November 3, 2023
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Calidi Biotherapeutics (NYSEAM: CLDI) Presents Data on CLD-201 Demonstrating Inhibition of Tumor Growth and Induction of Robust Anti-Tumor Immunity at the Society for Immunotherapy of Cancer’s 38th Annual Meeting (SITC 2023)

Calidi Biotherapeutics, Inc. (NYSE American: CLDI or “Calidi”), a clinical-stage biotechnology company developing a new generation of targeted immunotherapies, today announced the presentation of new preclinical data from the company’s CLD-201 (SuperNova) allogeneic stem cell-based platform and announces readiness for clinical trial launch in 2024 at the Society for Immunotherapy of Cancer’s (SITC) 38th Annual Meeting. The meeting is taking place in San Diego from November 1-5, 2023.

November 3, 2023
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Calidi Biotherapeutics Announces Key Leadership Promotions and New Board Appointment

Calidi Biotherapeutics, Inc. (NYSE American: CLDI or “Calidi”), a clinical-stage biotechnology company developing a new generation of targeted immunotherapies, today announced two key promotions from the clinical leadership team and the appointment of a new Board Director.

November 1, 2023
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Calidi Biotherapeutics Announces Appointment of Andrew Jackson as Chief Financial Officer

Calidi Biotherapeutics, Inc. (NYSEAM: CLDI) (or “Calidi”), a clinical-stage biotechnology company developing a new generation of targeted immunotherapies, today announced the appointment of Andrew Jackson as Chief Financial Officer. Mr. Jackson is a financial executive with over 25 years of corporate finance experience with success in publicly traded companies and venture capital-backed startups.

October 30, 2023
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Calidi Biotherapeutics Announces Issuance of New U.S. Patent Covering Novel SuperNova Technology Platform

Calidi Biotherapeutics announced a new patent for its SuperNova technology, advancing its CLD-201 program into the clinic. The patent covers a unique cancer treatment combining stem cells and a smallpox vaccine. This strengthens Calidi’s position in developing innovative therapies for advanced solid tumors.

July 18, 2024
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Calidi Biotherapeutics Announces Appointment of Dr. Mark Gilbert to Medical Advisory Board

Former NIH/National Cancer Institute neuro-oncology leader adds in-depth government healthcare agency expertise to Calidi

July 16, 2024
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Calidi to Effect Reverse Stock Split

Calidi Biotherapeutics Inc. (NYSE American: CLDI) (“Calidi” or “Company”), a clinical-stage biotechnology company developing a new generation of targeted virotherapies, today announced that its Board of Directors has approved the reverse stock split of its outstanding shares of common stock at a ratio of 1-for-10 (the “Reverse Stock Split”).

July 5, 2024
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Calidi Biotherapeutics Announces Appointment of Cancer Immunotherapy Pioneer Dr. George Peoples to Board of Directors

Calidi Biotherapeutics, Inc. (NYSE American: CLDI or "Calidi") has appointed Dr. George E. Peoples, MD, FACS, to the company's Board of Directors, effective July 1, 2024. Calidi is a clinical-stage biotechnology company that is developing a new generation of targeted antitumor virotherapies.

June 27, 2024
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Calidi Biotherapeutics to Host Exclusive Live Investor Webinar and Q&A Session on June 13

The exclusive event, hosted by RedChip Companies, will feature Calidi Biotherapeutics Chief Business Officer Stephen Thesing and Chief Financial Officer Andrew Jackson, who will share insight into the Company’s proprietary technology platforms and current development pipeline.

June 11, 2024
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Calidi Biotherapeutics Collaborates with SIGA Technologies to Advance Calidi’s Revolutionary RTNova Virotherapy for Lung Cancer and Metastatic Solid Tumors

Calidi Biotherapeutics, Inc. (NYSE American: CLDI or “Calidi”), a clinical-stage biotechnology company developing a new generation of targeted antitumor virotherapies, today announced that it entered into a collaboration agreement with SIGA Technologies (Nasdaq: SIGA) in the first quarter of 2024, to support the development of Calidi’s systemic and targeted RTNova (CLD-400) virotherapy platform, which has the potential to provide a universal treatment for all tumor types.

June 10, 2024
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Transforming all Tumor Sites: The Power of Systemic Enveloped Virotherapy

SITC 2024

November 13, 2024
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Phase 1 Study of Multiple Intracerebral Doses of a Neural Stem Cell-based Oncolytic Virotherapy for Treatment of Recurrent High-grade Gliomas

ASCO Annual Meeting 2024

June 1, 2024
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Non-Clinical Evidence Supporting the Upcoming CLD-201 Clinical Trial: Cell-Based Oncolytic Virotherapy for Multiple Solid Tumors

ASCO Annual Meeting 2024

June 1, 2024
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Transforming Tumor Immune Microenvironments with a Novel Systemic Enveloped Oncolytic Virotherapy Targeting All Tumor Sites

ASCO Annual Meeting 2024

June 1, 2024
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Stem Cell Platforms for Enhanced Oncolytic Virotherapy

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April 16, 2024
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Deciphering Anticancer Mechanisms of Oncolytic Virus-loaded Stem Cells

American Association for Cancer Research

April 9, 2024
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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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