other material
confidence high
sentiment neutral
materiality 0.60
Ikena Oncology nominates IK-595 as first RAS pathway candidate; IND targeted H2 2023
ImageneBio, Inc.
- IK-595: MEK-RAF complex inhibitor traps MEK & RAF in inactive complex, aims to avoid resistance.
- Discontinuing IK-007 (EP4 antagonist) internal development; exploring strategic alternatives.
- Cash runway extended into 2025; does not include potential IK-175 opt-in fees from BMS.
- IK-930 TEAD inhibitor monotherapy initial clinical data expected H2 2023; osimertinib combo starts H1 2023.
- Preclinical differentiation data for IK-595 planned for H1 2023; RAS pathway implicated in >500K US cancer cases/yr.