NDA Submission for Ziftomenib
Kura Oncology submitted a New Drug Application (NDA) for ziftomenib, their investigational menin inhibitor, as a monotherapy for relapsed or refractory NPM1-mutant AML. This marks a significant milestone in their clinical development efforts.
Strong Financial Position
Kura reported having $703.2 million in cash, cash equivalents, and short-term investments as of March 31, 2025. This financial stability is further supported by a $45 million milestone payment under their collaboration agreement with Kyowa Kirin.
Progress in Clinical Trials
Ziftomenib's Phase 2 registrational data were accepted for presentation at the ASCO Annual Meeting. Additionally, robust enrollment continues in the KOMET-007 and 008 studies evaluating ziftomenib in combination with various standards of care.
Farnesyl Transferase Inhibitor (FTI) Program Development
Kura's FTI program is advancing with plans to share preliminary clinical data from multiple Phase 1 cohorts later this year, highlighting the potential of FTIs in combination therapies.
Appointment of Senior Vice President
Samir Vattompadam joined Kura's leadership team as Senior Vice President, Global Program Leadership, bringing over 20 years of experience in the biotech and pharmaceutical industry.