- Two new partial responses (PRs) reported in Phase 2a arm studying IMM-1-104 in combination with modified FOLFIRINOX (mFFX) in first-line pancreatic cancer -
- Overall Response Rate (ORR) of 50%; historic benchmark of 32% for FOLFIRINOX alone -
- Nearly $14M in net proceeds raised in January 2025 through utilization of Company's ATM -
CAMBRIDGE, Mass., Jan. 13, 2025 (GLOBE NEWSWIRE) -- Immuneering Corporation (Nasdaq: IMRX), a clinical-stage oncology company seeking to develop and commercialize more effective and better tolerated therapies for cancer patients, today announced a positive update from its Phase 2a arm studying IMM-1-104 in combination with modified FOLFIRINOX (mFFX) in first-line pancreatic cancer, and provided a corporate update.
"We are thrilled to report two more responses in our Phase 2a arm studying IMM-1-104 in combination with modified FOLFIRINOX in first-line pancreatic cancer,” said Ben Zeskind, Ph.D., CEO of Immuneering. "The response rates emerging from both of our Phase 2a combination arms in first-line pancreatic cancer are comparable to one another, and speak not only to IMM-1-104's potential to drive a new standard of care in pancreatic cancer, but also its potential as a first-of-its-kind, well-tolerated MEK inhibitor that could be safely used in a variety of combinations to drive better outcomes for patients across a range of indications.”
Zeskind continued: "Building on our positive January 7, 2025 data update, we strengthened our cash balance with nearly $14 million in net proceeds raised through our ATM facility. We began 2025 strong and intend to sustain that momentum throughout the year, including with a planned second quarter 2025 Phase 2a trial data update, the anticipated initiation of new combination trial arms, and planning for a pivotal trial of IMM-1-104 in combination with modified gemcitabine/nab-paclitaxel.”
Data Update from Phase 2a Arm Evaluating IMM-1-104 with Modified FOLFIRINOX in First Line Pancreatic Cancer as of January 6, 2025
Source: Immuneering Corporation
- Since the Company's prior update on January 7, 2025 (which used a data cutoff date of December 5, 2024), two new partial responses (PRs) have been reported.
- As of January 6, 2025, there were six evaluable patients in the Phase 2a arm evaluating IMM-1-104 with modified FOLFIRINOX in first-line pancreatic cancer; three patients achieved partial responses (one unconfirmed) for an overall response rate of 50% (3/6). Four patients remain on treatment. The historic benchmark ORR is 32% for FOLFIRINOX alone.
- The combination of IMM-1-104 plus modified FOLFIRINOX (mFFX) was observed to be generally well tolerated.
- The Company is currently evaluating the 320 mg QD dose of IMM-1-104 in combination with modified FOLFIRINOX.
Near-Term Milestone Expectations
IMM-1-104
- Further IMM-1-104 Phase 2a data expected in the second quarter of 2025
- Initiation of Phase 2a arms of IMM-1-104 in combination with a BRAF inhibitor, as well as IMM-1-104 in combination with a checkpoint inhibitor, planned for 2025
Immuneering is a clinical-stage oncology company seeking to develop and commercialize more effective and better tolerated therapies for cancer patients. The Company's lead product candidate, IMM-1-104, is an oral, once-daily deep cyclic inhibitor of MEK designed to improve tolerability and expand indications to include RAS-driven tumors such as most pancreatic cancers. IMM-1-104 is currently in a Phase 1/2a trial in patients with advanced solid tumors including pancreatic cancer. IMM-6-415 is an oral, twice-daily deep cyclic inhibitor of MEK currently in a Phase 1/2a trial in patients with advanced solid tumors harboring RAS or RAF mutations. The company's development pipeline also includes several early-stage programs. For more information, please visit www.immuneering.com.
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