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Cardiff Oncology to Present Preclinical Data with Highly Specific PLK1 Inhibitor Onvansertib at the 2026 AACR Annual Meeting

Key Takeaway: Cardiff Oncology announced the upcoming presentation of preclinical data on its oral PLK1 inhibitor, onvansertib, at the AACR Annual Meeting 2026. The research highlights onvansertib's ability to enhance the effectiveness of trastuzumab deruxtecan in HER2-low breast cancer models. This presentation underscores the drug's potential in overcoming therapy resistance and its role in various cancers including RAS-mutated colorectal cancer. The findings will be available on the company's website following the event.

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POSITIVE FACTORS

  • Presentation of promising preclinical data for onvansertib.
  • Enhanced anti-tumor activity observed in therapy-resistant cancer models.
  • Potential to overcome therapy resistance in HER2-low breast cancer.

Full Press Release Details

SAN DIEGO, March 19, 2026 (GLOBE NEWSWIRE) -- Cardiff Oncology, Inc. (Nasdaq: CRDF), a clinical-stage biotechnology company leveraging PLK1 inhibition to develop novel therapies across a range of cancers, today announced that new preclinical data highlighting the potential of its highly specific oral PLK1 inhibitor, onvansertib, in combination with trastuzumab deruxtecan (T-DXd) will be presented at the American Association for Cancer Research Annual Meeting 2026, taking place April 17-22, 2026 in San Diego, California.
The poster presentation will showcase findings demonstrating that onvansertib enhanced the antitumor activity of T-DXd and reversed resistance in therapy-resistant HER2-low breast cancer models.
Poster Presentation Details:
Title: PLK1 inhibitor onvansertib potentiates the antitumor efficacy of trastuzumab deruxtecan (T-DXd) and reverses its resistance in therapy-resistant HER2-low breast cancer models
Date & Time: April 19, 2026 | 2:00 PM – 5:00 PM PT
Abstract Number: 329
The poster will be made available on the Scientific Publications page of the Company’s website following the presentation.
Onvansertib is a highly specific, oral PLK1 inhibitor currently in mid-stage clinical development for RAS-mutated metastatic colorectal cancer. It is also being evaluated in multiple other cancers through investigator-initiated studies, including metastatic pancreatic ductal adenocarcinoma (mPDAC), small cell lung cancer (SCLC), triple-negative breast cancer (TNBC), and chronic myelomonocytic leukemia (CMML).
About Cardiff Oncology, Inc.
Cardiff Oncology is a clinical-stage biotechnology company advancing innovative cancer treatments focused on PLK1 inhibition, a validated oncology target with practice-changing potential. Our lead asset, onvansertib, is a highly specific, oral PLK1 inhibitor currently being evaluated in a Phase 2 trial for first-line treatment of RAS-mutated metastatic colorectal cancer (“mCRC”), addressing a large, underserved patient population with high unmet need. Onvansertib is also under investigation in other PLK1-driven cancers through ongoing investigator-initiated trials and has shown robust single agent clinical activity in hard-to-treat tumors. By targeting tumor vulnerabilities, we aim to overcome treatment resistance and deliver improved clinical outcomes for patients.
For more information, please visit https://www.cardiffoncology.com.
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Frequently Asked Questions

What is onvansertib?

Onvansertib is a specific oral PLK1 inhibitor in mid-stage trials for RAS-mutated colorectal cancer.

What cancer models were tested with onvansertib?

Onvansertib was tested in therapy-resistant HER2-low breast cancer models.

When will the findings on onvansertib be presented?

The findings will be presented on April 19, 2026, at the AACR Annual Meeting.

What is the aim of Cardiff Oncology?

Cardiff Oncology aims to develop innovative cancer treatments focusing on PLK1 inhibition.

Where can I find the poster presentation after the event?

The poster will be available on Cardiff Oncology's Scientific Publications page.

Last updated: Mar 19, 2026