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Calidi Biotherapeutics Reports First Quarter 2025 Financial Results and Recent Operational Highlights

SAN DIEGO, May 14, 2025 (GLOBE NEWSWIRE) -- Calidi Biotherapeutics Inc. (NYSE American: CLDI) (“Calidi”), a clinical-stage biotechnology company pioneering the development of systemic oncolytic targeted immunotherapies with the potential to deliver genetic payloads, today reported its first quarter 2025 operating and financial results and reviewed recent business highlights.

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Calidi Biotherapeutics and City of Hope Announce Funding from the California Institute for Regenerative Medicine (CIRM) to Advance CLD-101 (NeuroNova) in Ovarian Cancer

March 11, 2024

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Calidi Biotherapeutics to Highlight Novel Systemic Enveloped Oncolytic Virotherapy Platform Designed to Target All Tumor Sites at Upcoming Conference

February 12, 2024

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Calidi Biotherapeutics Announces the Appointment of Three New Members to its Scientific and Medical Advisory Board

Calidi Biotherapeutics, Inc. (NYSE American: CLDI or “Calidi”), a clinical-stage biotechnology company developing a new generation of targeted immunotherapies today announced the appointment of three new members to its Scientific and Medical Advisory Board. These oncology experts are among the country’s preeminent leaders in cancer biology and clinical care and join the company’s existing advisors who hail from top cancer research institutions and facilities collaborating with Calidi in the development of its novel immunotherapies targeting high-grade gliomas and solid tumors.

January 8, 2024

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Calidi Biotherapeutics Announces Presentation of Clinical Study for NeuroNova with Recurrent High Grade Glioma at the 8th Oncolytic Virotherapy Summit

Calidi Biotherapeutics, Inc. (NYSE American: CLDI or “Calidi”), a clinical-stage biotechnology company developing a new generation of targeted immunotherapies, today announced three presentations on Calidi’s NeuroNova (NNV) and SuperNova (SNV) allogeneic stem cell-based virotherapy platforms at the upcoming 8th Oncolytic Virotherapy Summit to be held December 12-14, 2023 in Boston, Mass.

December 13, 2023

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Calidi Biotherapeutics Announces Appointment of Pharmaceutical Industry Veteran David LaPré to its Board of Directors

Calidi Biotherapeutics, Inc. (NYSE American: CLDI or “Calidi”), a clinical-stage biotechnology company developing a new generation of targeted immunotherapies, today announced the appointment of David LaPré to the company’s Board of Directors effective January 1, 2024

December 12, 2023

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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 to Present Data Supporting RTNova at Upcoming Scientific Conferences

Calidi Biotherapeutics, Inc. will present data on RTNova, its systemic antitumor virotherapy platform, at several upcoming scientific conferences, including the International Oncolytic Virotherapy Conference in Rotterdam and Immuno US 2024 in San Diego. RTNova offers a novel approach to treating previously untreatable metastatic cancers by targeting multiple tumor sites and altering the tumor immune microenvironment. Dr. Antonio F. Santidrian and Dr. Duong H. Nguyen will lead these presentations, which have been crucial in advancing this innovative therapy.

October 24, 2024

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Calidi Biotherapeutics Announces Pricing of $2 Million Registered Direct Offering and Concurrent Private Placement

Calidi Biotherapeutics, Inc., a clinical-stage biotechnology company, announced a $2 million registered direct offering and concurrent private placement involving the sale of 2,050,000 shares of common stock and warrants for additional shares

October 23, 2024

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Calidi Biotherapeutics Announces FDA Clearance of the Northwestern University IND Application for CLD-101 Clinical Trial in High-Grade Glioma

Calidi Biotherapeutics, Inc. (NYSE American: CLDI) (“Calidi”), a clinical-stage biotechnology company developing a new generation of targeted antitumor virotherapies, today announced that the U.S. Food and Drug Administration (FDA) has cleared Northwestern University’s Investigational New Drug (IND) application for Calidi’s CLD-101. CLD-101 is a novel stem-cell based platform designed to deliver oncolytic viruses to tumors, enhancing their antitumor effects. The Phase 1b/2 clinical trial is expected to commence in late 2024 at Northwestern University.

September 30, 2024

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Calidi Biotherapeutics Reports Second Quarter 2024 Operating and Financial Results

Calidi Biotherapeutics Inc. (NYSEAM: CLDI) (“Calidi”), a clinical-stage biotechnology company developing a new generation of targeted antitumor virotherapies, today reported its operating and financial results for the second quarter ended June 30, 2024...

August 13, 2024

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Calidi Biotherapeutics Announces Launch of Nova Cell Subsidiary and $3 Million Aggregate Investment from Dr. Ronald Rigor

Calidi Biotherapeutics Announces Launch of Nova Cell Subsidiary and $3 Million Aggregate Investment from Dr. Ronald Rigor...

July 29, 2024

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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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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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Good Morning San Diego, Calidi Bio Treatments Discussed

April 13, 2019

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KUSI San Diego News - Calidi Bio CEO, Allan Camaisa Interviewed

April 12, 2019

In The News

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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