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Candel Therapeutics, Inc.

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  • CAN-2409CAN-2409 / Adenovirus platform viral immunotherapy / Oncology
    Borderline resectable pancreatic adenocarcinomaPhase IIFast Track Designation (FDA); enrollment paused subject to additional fundingUSNSCLC + PD-1/PD-(L)1Phase IIFast Track Designation (FDA)USLocalized intermediate/high-risk prostate cancerBLA ReadinessFast Track Designation (FDA); Special Protocol Assessment (FDA)US
  • CAN-3110CAN-3110 / HSV platform viral immunotherapy / Oncology
    Recurrent high-grade glioma / recurrent GBMPhase IFast Track Designation (FDA)US

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Candel Therapeutics Announces Initiation of Global Pivotal Phase 3 AURORA Trial Evaluating Aglatimagene Besadenovec (CAN-2409) in Advanced Non-Small Cell Lung Cancer Patients with Inadequate Response to Immune Checkpoint Inhibitors

Phase 3 clinical trial will evaluate aglatimagene besadenovec plus valacyclovir in combination with continued pembrolizumab versus standard-of-care docetaxel chemotherapy in patients with metastatic, non-squamous, non-small cell lung cancer (NSCLC) with progressive disease despite prior

Trial Start • Phase 3Trial initiation Tue, Jun 30, 2026

Candel Therapeutics Appoints Mark Sims as Chief Commercial Officer

Appointment supports planned Biologics License Application (BLA) submission in the fourth quarter of 2026 and potential 2027 launch of aglatimagene besadenovec in localized prostate cancer NEEDHAM, Mass., June 25, 2026 (GLOBE NEWSWIRE) -- Candel Therapeutics, Inc.

Candel Therapeutics Announces Publication in The Lancet Oncology of Pivotal Phase 3 Data Demonstrating Significant Improvement in Disease-Free Survival with Aglatimagene Besadenovec (CAN-2409) in Localized Prostate Cancer

Peer reviewed publication details pivotal data, demonstrating 30% improvement in disease-free survival (DFS) in patients with localized prostate cancer undergoing standard-of-care radiotherapy with curative intent combined with aglatimagene besadenovec (aglatimagene) plus valacyclovir compared to

Trial Results • Phase 3Results event Tue, Jun 2, 2026

Candel Therapeutics Reports Extended Clinical Benefit Over Multiple Clinical Endpoints in Patients from Phase 3 Trial of Aglatimagene Besadenovec (CAN-2409) in Localized Prostate Cancer Under Prolonged Follow-up at AUA 2026 Annual Meeting

Extended follow-up data from the phase 3 study (20 months after reported topline data, median follow-up 58 months) confirmed a statistically significant and clinically meaningful improvement in prostate cancer–specific disease-free survival (DFS) of 39% after aglatimagene administration compared to

Presentation / Abstract • Phase 3AUA 2026 oral presentation Fri, May 15, 2026

Candel Therapeutics to Present at Upcoming Investor Conferences

NEEDHAM, Mass., May 13, 2026 (GLOBE NEWSWIRE) -- Candel Therapeutics, Inc. (Candel or the Company) (Nasdaq: CADL), a clinical-stage biopharmaceutical company focused on developing multimodal immunotherapies to improve outcomes for patients with cancer, today announced that Paul Peter Tak, M.D.,

Candel Therapeutics to Host Investor Conference Call Following Presentation of Extended Data from Phase 3 Trial of Aglatimagene Besadenovec in Localized Prostate Cancer at the American Urological Association 2026 Annual Meeting

Conference Call Scheduled for Friday, May 15, 2026, at 1:00 PM ET NEEDHAM, Mass., May 04, 2026 (GLOBE NEWSWIRE) -- Candel Therapeutics, Inc. (Candel or the Company) (Nasdaq: CADL), a clinical-stage biopharmaceutical company focused on developing multimodal immunotherapies to improve outcomes for

Results Call • Phase 3

Candel Therapeutics to Host Investor Conference Call Following Presentation of Extended Data from Phase 3 Trial of Aglatimagene Besadenovec in Localized Prostate Cancer at the American Urological Association 2026 Annual Meeting

Conference Call Scheduled for Friday, May 15, 2026, at 1:00 PM ET NEEDHAM, Mass., May 04, 2026 (GLOBE NEWSWIRE) -- Candel Therapeutics, Inc. (Candel or the Company) (Nasdaq: CADL), a clinical-stage biopharmaceutical company focused on developing multimodal immunotherapies to improve outcomes for

Results Call • Phase 3

Candel Therapeutics Reports Extended Survival Tail Observed in Trial of Aglatimagene Besadenovec (CAN-2409) in Advanced Non-Small Cell Lung Cancer Patients with Inadequate Response to Immune Checkpoint Inhibitors

Extended long-term survival observed after an additional year of follow-up in ongoing phase 2a clinical trial, with 50% of 46 patients with advanced non-small cell lung cancer (NSCLC) treated with aglatimagene besadenovec (aglatimagene or CAN-2409) surviving beyond 24 months, despite prior

Trial Results • Phase 2

Candel Therapeutics Reports Extended Survival Tail Observed in Trial of Aglatimagene Besadenovec (CAN-2409) in Advanced Non-Small Cell Lung Cancer Patients with Inadequate Response to Immune Checkpoint Inhibitors

Extended long-term survival observed after an additional year of follow-up in ongoing phase 2a clinical trial, with 50% of 46 patients with advanced non-small cell lung cancer (NSCLC) treated with aglatimagene besadenovec (aglatimagene or CAN-2409) surviving beyond 24 months, despite prior

Trial Results • Phase 2

Candel Therapeutics To Present New Data after Extended Follow Up from Randomized Phase 3 Trial of Aglatimagene Besadenovec in Localized Prostate Cancer at the American Urological Association 2026 Annual Meeting

NEEDHAM, Mass., March 09, 2026 (GLOBE NEWSWIRE) -- Candel Therapeutics, Inc. (Candel or the Company) (Nasdaq: CADL), a clinical-stage biopharmaceutical company focused on developing multimodal biological immunotherapies to help patients fight cancer, today announced that an abstract was accepted

Presentation / Abstract • Phase 3

Candel Therapeutics To Present New Data after Extended Follow Up from Randomized Phase 3 Trial of Aglatimagene Besadenovec in Localized Prostate Cancer at the American Urological Association 2026 Annual Meeting

NEEDHAM, Mass., March 09, 2026 (GLOBE NEWSWIRE) -- Candel Therapeutics, Inc. (Candel or the Company) (Nasdaq: CADL), a clinical-stage biopharmaceutical company focused on developing multimodal biological immunotherapies to help patients fight cancer, today announced that an abstract was accepted

Presentation / Abstract • Phase 3