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Caspian Therapeutics and Kura Oncology to Host Investor Webcast Highlighting Caspian’s Launch and KO-7246 Preclinical Data in Diabetes

Key Takeaway: Caspian Therapeutics and Kura Oncology will host an investor webcast on October 13, 2026, to discuss the formation of Caspian and present preclinical data on KO-7246, a menin inhibitor for diabetes. The event will highlight the potential of KO-7246 in restoring insulin production and its development strategy in cardiometabolic diseases.

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POSITIVE FACTORS

  • Caspian Therapeutics is pioneering innovative therapies in diabetes.
  • The upcoming webcast will provide valuable insights into KO-7246.
  • Caspian's lead compound shows promise for restoring insulin production.

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Best trade, last catalyst
+26%
120-day peak, hindsight
Typical move
3.2%
average across 15 past catalysts
Cash runway
~23 mo
Low dilution risk
Lead asset
Tipifarnib
Phase 2 · Leukemia, Myelomonocytic, Chronic

Full Press Release Details

SAN DIEGO, Oct. 07, 2026 (GLOBE NEWSWIRE) -- Caspian Therapeutics, Inc. (“Caspian”) and Kura Oncology, Inc. (Nasdaq: KURA, “Kura”) today announced they will host an investor webcast on Tuesday, October 13 at 4:30 p.m. ET. On the call, management from the companies will provide details regarding the formation of Caspian and will also review KO-7246 data featured in an oral presentation at the 62 nd European Association for the Study of Diabetes (EASD) Annual Meeting.
Virtual Investor Event Caspian and Kura management will host a webcast and conference call on October 13, 2026 at 4:30 p.m. ET / 1:30 p.m. PT. The live webcast and replay will be available on www.kuraoncology.com under the Investors tab in the Events and Presentations section.

About Caspian Therapeutics

Caspian Therapeutics is pioneering menin-directed therapies in diabetes and other cardiometabolic diseases. Built on more than a decade of menin-inhibitor research at Kura Oncology, Caspian combines deep expertise in menin biology and medicinal chemistry with a development strategy focused on the requirements of diabetes and other cardiometabolic diseases.
Caspian’s lead compound, KO-7246, is a next-generation, highly selective and orally bioavailable menin inhibitor intended for metabolic applications and is currently in IND-enabling development. Caspian plans to evaluate KO-7246 in a Phase 1 program designed to assess its potential to restore functional β-cell capacity and endogenous insulin production in patients with diabetes. Caspian also plans to advance a second development candidate for additional cardiometabolic indications. To learn more, visit www.caspiantherapeutics.com.

About Kura Oncology

Kura Oncology is a biopharmaceutical company committed to realizing the promise of precision medicines for the treatment of cancer. Kura’s pipeline of small-molecule drug candidates is designed to target cancer signaling pathways and address high-need hematologic malignancies and solid tumors. Kura developed and is commercializing KOMZIFTI ® (ziftomenib), the FDA-approved once-daily, oral menin inhibitor for the treatment of adults with relapsed or refractory NPM1 -mutated acute myeloid leukemia and continues to pioneer advancements in menin inhibition and farnesyl transferase inhibition. For additional information, please visit the Kura website and follow us on X and LinkedIn.

Contacts Caspian Therapeutics Robert Spencer, Ph.D. rob@caspiantx.com

Frequently Asked Questions

When is the investor webcast hosted by Caspian and Kura?

The investor webcast will be held on October 13, 2026, at 4:30 p.m. ET.

What is KO-7246 developed for?

KO-7246 is a menin inhibitor aimed at treating diabetes and cardiometabolic diseases.

Where can I access the webcast replay?

The webcast replay will be available on Kura's website under the Investors tab.

What is the focus of Caspian Therapeutics?

Caspian focuses on developing menin-directed therapies for diabetes and related diseases.

Last updated: Oct 7, 2026