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Calidi Biotherapeutics Presents Data Supporting RTNova Systemic Technology to Target Metastatic Lung Cancer

Calidi Biotherapeutics presents promising data on RTNova™, a novel systemic virotherapy technology designed to target metastatic lung cancer and other advanced cancers by overcoming immune clearance and enhancing therapeutic targeting

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Calidi Biotherapeutics Announces Appointment of Alfonso "Chito" Zulueta, Former President of International for Eli Lilly, to Its Board of Directors

February 4, 2022

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Calidi Biotherapeutics and Edoc Acquisition Corp. Agree to Merge and Create a Publicly Listed, Clinical-Stage Biotechnology Company Utilizing Stem Cell-Based Platforms to Revolutionize Oncolytic Virotherapies

February 2, 2022

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Calidi Biotherapeutics Announces Dr. Maciej S. Lesniak Presentation at 13th International Oncolytic Virotherapy Conference

November 5, 2021

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Calidi Biotherapeutics Announces Presentation at 6th Annual Oncolytic Virotherapy Summit

October 25, 2021

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Neural stem cell delivery of an oncolytic adenovirus in newly diagnosed malignant glioma: a first-in-human, phase 1, dose-escalation trial

Lancet Oncology

August 22, 2021

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Calidi Biotherapeutics Announces Exclusive License Agreement with City of Hope and the University of Chicago for Novel Oncolytic Virotherapy Technology

August 17, 2021

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Calidi Biotherapeutics to Present at Baird’s Global Healthcare Conference

Calidi Biotherapeutics, Inc., (approved for listing on NYSE American under “CLDI”), a clinical-stage biotechnology company that is developing a new generation of targeted immunotherapies, today announced that Allan Camaisa, CEO and Chairman of the Board, and Stephen Thesing, Chief Business Officer, will participate in a fireside chat at the upcoming Baird Global Healthcare Conference on Wednesday, September 13, 2023, at 7:55 a.m. ET.

September 12, 2023

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Calidi Biotherapeutics and City of Hope announce first patient dosed in a Phase 1 clinical trial evaluating neural stem cells engineered to carry an oncolytic virus, CLD-101, in recurrent high-grade glioma patients

City of Hope, one of the largest cancer research and treatment organizations in the United States and a National Cancer Institute-designated comprehensive cancer Center, and Calidi Biotherapeutics Inc. (“Calidi”), a clinical-stage biotechnology company that is pioneering the development of allogeneic cell-based delivery of oncolytic viruses, today jointly announced that the first brain tumor patient was treated at City of Hope in a multicenter, Phase 1 clinical trial evaluating CLD-101, a leading-edge therapeutic candidate in Calidi’s NeuroNova program, comprising tumor-tropic neural stem cells (NSCs) that deliver an oncolytic adenovirus — CRAd-S-pk7 — selectively to tumor sites.

July 18, 2023

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Calidi Biotherapeutics Announces Commitment of $25 Million in Series B Funding to Advance Stem Cell-Based Platforms for the Delivery and Potentiation of Oncolytic Viruses to Treat Cancer

Calidi Biotherapeutics, Inc. (“Calidi”), a clinical-stage biotechnology company that is pioneering the development of allogeneic cell-based delivery of oncolytic viruses, today announced the commitment of $25 million in Series B funding led by Jackson Investment Group (“JIG”), who has funded an initial investment of $5 million, and participation from Calidi Cure, LLC, a consortium of new and existing investors led by Allan Camaisa, CEO and Chairman of Calidi. The remaining commitment is conditioned upon the consummation of the previously announced business combination between First Light Acquisition Group (NYSEAMERICAN: FLAG) and Calidi.

June 23, 2023

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Calidi Biotherapeutics and First Light Acquisition Group (FLAG) Announce Merger Agreement to Create a Publicly Listed, Clinical-Stage Biotechnology Company Utilizing Stem Cell-Based Platforms to Revolutionize Oncolytic Virotherapies

LA JOLLA, Calif. and RESTON, Va., Jan. 09, 2023 (GLOBE NEWSWIRE) -- Calidi Biotherapeutics, Inc. (“Calidi” or the “Company”), a clinical-stage biotechnology company that is pioneering the development of allogeneic cell-based delivery of oncolytic viruses, and First Light Acquisition Group (“FLAG”) (NYSE American: FLAG), a special purpose acquisition company organized to acquire or merge

January 9, 2023

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Calidi Biotherapeutics Receives Funding from the California Institute for Regenerative Medicine (CIRM) to Advance SuperNova-1 and NeuroNova-2 Development Programs

December 13, 2022

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Calidi Biotherapeutics to Present at the 7th Annual Oncolytic Virotherapy Summit

December 7, 2022

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Transforming all Tumor Sites: The Power of Systemic Enveloped Virotherapy

SITC 2024

November 13, 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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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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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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NeuroNova & SuperNova

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Stem Cell Platforms for Enhanced Oncolytic Virotherapy

Festival of Biologics

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 - Ashok Srivastava, MD/PH.D.

February 3, 2024

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Scientific Advisory Board Member Interview - W.K. Alfred Yung, MD

February 3, 2024

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Scientific Advisory Board Member Interview - Bernard Fox, PhD,

February 3, 2024

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Scientific Advisory Board Member Interview - Santosh Kesari, MD/PH.D.

February 3, 2024

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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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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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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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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 Presents Data Supporting RTNova Systemic Technology to Target Metastatic Lung Cancer

Calidi Biotherapeutics Announces Appointment of Alfonso "Chito" Zulueta, Former President of International for Eli Lilly, to Its Board of Directors

Calidi Biotherapeutics and Edoc Acquisition Corp. Agree to Merge and Create a Publicly Listed, Clinical-Stage Biotechnology Company Utilizing Stem Cell-Based Platforms to Revolutionize Oncolytic Virotherapies

Calidi Biotherapeutics Announces Dr. Maciej S. Lesniak Presentation at 13th International Oncolytic Virotherapy Conference

Calidi Biotherapeutics Announces Presentation at 6th Annual Oncolytic Virotherapy Summit

Neural stem cell delivery of an oncolytic adenovirus in newly diagnosed malignant glioma: a first-in-human, phase 1, dose-escalation trial

Calidi Biotherapeutics Announces Exclusive License Agreement with City of Hope and the University of Chicago for Novel Oncolytic Virotherapy Technology

Calidi Biotherapeutics to Present at Baird’s Global Healthcare Conference

Calidi Biotherapeutics and City of Hope announce first patient dosed in a Phase 1 clinical trial evaluating neural stem cells engineered to carry an oncolytic virus, CLD-101, in recurrent high-grade glioma patients

Calidi Biotherapeutics Announces Commitment of $25 Million in Series B Funding to Advance Stem Cell-Based Platforms for the Delivery and Potentiation of Oncolytic Viruses to Treat Cancer

Calidi Biotherapeutics and First Light Acquisition Group (FLAG) Announce Merger Agreement to Create a Publicly Listed, Clinical-Stage Biotechnology Company Utilizing Stem Cell-Based Platforms to Revolutionize Oncolytic Virotherapies

Calidi Biotherapeutics Receives Funding from the California Institute for Regenerative Medicine (CIRM) to Advance SuperNova-1 and NeuroNova-2 Development Programs

Calidi Biotherapeutics to Present at the 7th Annual Oncolytic Virotherapy Summit

Transforming all Tumor Sites: The Power of Systemic Enveloped Virotherapy

Transforming Tumor Immune Microenvironments with a Novel Systemic Enveloped Oncolytic Virotherapy Targeting All Tumor Sites

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

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

Stem Cell Platforms for Enhanced Oncolytic Virotherapy

Deciphering Anticancer Mechanisms of Oncolytic Virus-loaded Stem Cells

Scientific Advisory Board Member Interview - Ashok Srivastava, MD/PH.D.

Scientific Advisory Board Member Interview - W.K. Alfred Yung, MD

Scientific Advisory Board Member Interview - Bernard Fox, PhD,

Scientific Advisory Board Member Interview - Santosh Kesari, MD/PH.D.

Big Biz TV - Allan Camaisa

Big Biz TV - Stephen Thesing

Calidi Biotherapeutics: A Promising Player in the Cancer Treatment Market

Analyst Bullish On Calidi Biotherapeutics, Newly Listed Cancer Treatment Player

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