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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 (NYSEAM: CLDI) Presents Data on CLD-201 Demonstrating Inhibition of Tumor Growth and Induction of Robust Anti-Tumor Immunity at the Society for Immunotherapy of Cancer’s 38th Annual Meeting (SITC 2023)

Calidi Biotherapeutics, Inc. (NYSE American: CLDI or “Calidi”), a clinical-stage biotechnology company developing a new generation of targeted immunotherapies, today announced the presentation of new preclinical data from the company’s CLD-201 (SuperNova) allogeneic stem cell-based platform and announces readiness for clinical trial launch in 2024 at the Society for Immunotherapy of Cancer’s (SITC) 38th Annual Meeting. The meeting is taking place in San Diego from November 1-5, 2023.

November 3, 2023
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Calidi Biotherapeutics Announces Key Leadership Promotions and New Board Appointment

Calidi Biotherapeutics, Inc. (NYSE American: CLDI or “Calidi”), a clinical-stage biotechnology company developing a new generation of targeted immunotherapies, today announced two key promotions from the clinical leadership team and the appointment of a new Board Director.

November 1, 2023
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Calidi Biotherapeutics Announces Appointment of Andrew Jackson as Chief Financial Officer

Calidi Biotherapeutics, Inc. (NYSEAM: CLDI) (or “Calidi”), a clinical-stage biotechnology company developing a new generation of targeted immunotherapies, today announced the appointment of Andrew Jackson as Chief Financial Officer. Mr. Jackson is a financial executive with over 25 years of corporate finance experience with success in publicly traded companies and venture capital-backed startups.

October 30, 2023
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Calidi Biotherapeutics To Present New Preclinical Data Highlighting Cell-based Virotherapy (SuperNova) Platform Technology at SITC 2023

Calidi Biotherapeutics, Inc. (NYSE American: CLDI or “Calidi”), a clinical-stage biotechnology company developing a new generation of targeted immunotherapies, today announced a poster highlighting new preclinical data and clinical development plans from the company’s novel SuperNova technology will be presented at the Society for Immunotherapy of Cancer’s (SITC) 38th Annual Meeting in San Diego, CA, taking place November 1-5, 2023.

October 10, 2023
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Calidi Biotherapeutics Debuts as a Publicly Traded Company Focused on Arming the Immune System to Fight Cancer with a New Generation of Targeted Immunotherapies

Calidi Biotherapeutics, Inc. (NYSE American: CLDI or “Calidi”), a clinical-stage biotechnology company developing a new generation of targeted immunotherapies, today announced the completion of its business combination with First Light Acquisition Group (FLAG), a special purpose acquisition company. The common stock and warrants of Calidi are expected to commence trading on the New York Stock Exchange American under the ticker symbols “CLDI” and “CLDI WS,” respectively, on September 13, 2023. The stockholders of FLAG approved the transaction on August 28, 2023, following approval by Calidi shareholders. Calidi’s existing management team, including Chief Executive Officer and Chairman Allan Camaisa, will lead the combined company.

September 13, 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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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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