Oncolytics Biotech to Present Positive Translational Data at ASCO 2026 for Pelareorep

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Oncolytics Biotech announced it will present new translational data from its GOBLET and AWARE-1 studies at the ASCO 2026 Annual Meeting, reinforcing pelareorep's mechanism of action and potential in gastrointestinal tumors.

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• ASCO 2026 Presentation Announced

  Oncolytics Biotech will present new translational data from its GOBLET and AWARE-1 studies at the American Society of Clinical Oncology (ASCO) Annual Meeting from May 29-June 2, 2026.

• Pelareorep's Mechanism of Action Detailed

  The data demonstrates pelareorep induces antiviral and anti-tumor immune responses, expanding pre-existing tumor-reactive immune cells and activating tumor-specific T-cells.

• Correlation with Tumor Regression

  In pancreatic cancer, the expansion of pre-existing tumor-infiltrating lymphocyte (TIL) clones in blood correlated with reductions in tumor volume.

• KRAS-Specific T-Cell Expansion

  T-cell receptor sequencing confirmed the expansion of mutant KRAS-specific T-cell clones, supporting the drug's potential in difficult-to-treat KRAS-driven diseases.

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This 8-K announces the upcoming presentation of positive translational data at a major oncology conference (ASCO), which is a significant event for a clinical-stage biotech. The data provides deeper insights into pelareorep's mechanism of action, showing it activates both innate and adaptive immune responses, expands tumor-reactive T-cells, and correlates with tumor volume reduction, particularly in difficult-to-treat KRAS-mutant cancers. For a company operating under a 'going concern' warning and actively raising capital, such positive clinical validation is crucial for maintaining investor confidence and supporting its development plans.