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Calidi Biotherapeutics Announces IL15 Superagonist as First Payload to be Delivered by Systemic Antitumor Virotherapy  Platform at AACR Annual Meeting

SAN DIEGO, April 28, 2025 (GLOBE NEWSWIRE) -- Calidi Biotherapeutics Inc. (NYSE American: CLDI) (“Calidi”), a clinical-stage biotechnology company developing a new generation of targeted antitumor virotherapies, today announced the selection of IL15 superagonist (Il15-IL15Ra) as the first payload to be delivered into tumors using its systemic antitumor virotherapy platform, RTNova. New preclinical data were presented at the American Association for Cancer Research (AACR) Annual Meeting on April 27, 2025, in Chicago, IL.

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Calidi Biotherapeutics Announces IL15 Superagonist as First Payload to be Delivered by Systemic Antitumor Virotherapy  Platform at AACR Annual Meeting

SAN DIEGO, April 28, 2025 (GLOBE NEWSWIRE) -- Calidi Biotherapeutics Inc. (NYSE American: CLDI) (“Calidi”), a clinical-stage biotechnology company developing a new generation of targeted antitumor virotherapies, today announced the selection of IL15 superagonist (Il15-IL15Ra) as the first payload to be delivered into tumors using its systemic antitumor virotherapy platform, RTNova. New preclinical data were presented at the American Association for Cancer Research (AACR) Annual Meeting on April 27, 2025, in Chicago, IL.

April 28, 2025
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Calidi Biotherapeutics Reports Inducement Grant Under NYSE American LLC Company Guide Section 711

SAN DIEGO, April 25, 2025 (GLOBE NEWSWIRE) -- Calidi Biotherapeutics Inc. (NYSE American: CLDI) (“Calidi”), a clinical-stage biotechnology company developing a new generation of targeted antitumor virotherapies, today announced that in connection with the appointment of Eric Poma, Ph.D. as Chief Executive Officer , the Company’s Compensation Committee and the Board of Directors has approved the grant of an inducement non-qualified stock option for Dr. Poma for the purchase of 726,412 shares with an exercise price of $0.469, which was the closing price of the Company’s common stock on April 22, 2025, the date of grant (the “Stock Options”).

April 25, 2025
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Calidi Biotherapeutics Announces Chief Executive Officer Transition and Appointment of Eric Poma, Ph.D. as CEO and Director

SAN DIEGO, April 23, 2025 (GLOBE NEWSWIRE) -- Calidi Biotherapeutics Inc. (NYSE American: CLDI) (“Calidi”), a clinical-stage biotechnology company developing a new generation of targeted antitumor virotherapies, today announced the succession of its Chief Executive Officer (“CEO”), Allan Camaisa, to Eric Poma, Ph.D., who was appointed as CEO and member of the Board of Directors of Calidi (“Board”), effective April 22, 2025. Mr. Camaisa will continue to serve as a member of the Board.

April 23, 2025
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Join Calidi Biotherapeutics’ Exclusive Live Investor Webinar and Q&A Session on April 24

SAN DIEGO, April 22, 2025 (GLOBE NEWSWIRE) -- Calidi Biotherapeutics Inc. (NYSE American: CLDI) (“Calidi”), a clinical-stage biotechnology company developing a new generation of targeted antitumor virotherapies, is pleased to invite investors to a webinar on April 24, 2025, at 4:15 p.m. ET.

April 22, 2025
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Calidi Biotherapeutics Announces FDA Clearance of IND Application for CLD-201 in Solid Tumors

SAN DIEGO, April 17, 2025 (GLOBE NEWSWIRE) -- Calidi Biotherapeutics Inc. (NYSE American: CLDI) (“Calidi”), a clinical-stage biotechnology company pioneering targeted antitumor virotherapies, announced today that the U.S. Food and Drug Administration (FDA) has cleared its Investigational New Drug (IND) application for CLD-201. This investigational, allogeneic stem cell-based immunotherapy is set to advance into clinical development for the treatment of solid tumors in adults, focusing on breast cancer, head & neck cancer and soft tissue sarcoma.

April 17, 2025
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Calidi Biotherapeutics Announces Appointment of Guy Travis Clifton, MD as Chief Medical Officer, Consultant and Advisor

SAN DIEGO, April 10, 2025 (GLOBE NEWSWIRE) -- Calidi Biotherapeutics Inc. (NYSE American: CLDI) (“Calidi”), a clinical-stage biotechnology company developing a new generation of targeted antitumor virotherapies, today announced the appointment of Guy Travis Clifton, MD as Chief Medical Officer, Consultant and Advisor.

April 10, 2025
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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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Calidi Biotherapeutics Presents Promising Pre-Clinical Data from SuperNova-1 (SNV1), a Novel Oncolytic-Cell Based Platform, at the Society for Immunotherapy of Cancer’s 37th Annual Meeting (SITC 2022)

November 7, 2022
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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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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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A cell-based platform to potentiate oncolytic virus: Potential approach for cancer therapies.

Journal of Clinical Oncology

February 4, 2020
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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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First-in-human study of TK-positive oncolytic vaccinia virus delivered by adipose stromal vascular fraction cells

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August 19, 2019
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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 - 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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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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