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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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NeuroNova

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RTNova

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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NeuroNova

Supernova

RTNova

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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NeuroNova

Supernova

RTNova

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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NeuroNova

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RTNova

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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NeuroNova

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RTNova

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

December 12, 2023

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NeuroNova

Supernova

RTNova

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 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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NeuroNova (NNV)

NeuroNova

Supernova

Rationale for the clinical use of adipose-derived mesenchymal stem cells for COVID-19 patients

The Journal of Translational Medicine

May 18, 2020

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NeuroNova (NNV)

NeuroNova

Supernova

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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SuperNova (SNV)

NeuroNova

Supernova

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

Journal of Clinical Oncology

February 4, 2020

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NeuroNova (NNV)

NeuroNova

Supernova

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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SuperNova (SNV)

NeuroNova

Supernova

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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SuperNova (SNV)

NeuroNova

Supernova

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 - 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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In The News

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

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

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

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

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

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

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

Rationale for the clinical use of adipose-derived mesenchymal stem cells for COVID-19 patients

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

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

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

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

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

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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