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Data Safety Monitoring Board (DSMB) Recommends Continuing BriaCell’s Phase 3 Metastatic Breast Cancer Study

DSMB issues seventh consecutive positive review, endorsing continuation of BriaCell's Phase 3 metastatic breast cancer trial under FDA Fast Track program

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BriaCell Therapeutics announced that the independent Data Safety Monitoring Board (DSMB) has recommended continuing the company's pivotal Phase 3 trial of Bria-IMT combined with an immune checkpoint inhibitor for metastatic breast cancer. This marks the seventh consecutive positive DSMB review, indicating no safety concerns and reinforcing the favorable tolerability of BriaCell's novel immunotherapy. The study is conducted under FDA Fast Track designation, highlighting the pressing medical need in this cancer type.

Data Safety Monitoring Board (DSMB) Recommends Continuing BriaCell’s Phase 3 Metastatic Breast Cancer Study
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Key Points

  • Seventh consecutive positive DSMB recommendation supports safety and tolerability of Bria-IMT plus immune checkpoint inhibitor in metastatic breast cancer.
  • The pivotal Phase 3 Bria-ABC study is progressing under FDA Fast Track designation, emphasizing unmet needs in cancer therapy.
  • BriaCell’s immunotherapy approach aims to transform treatment options for metastatic breast cancer patients.
  • Sectors impacted include biotechnology, pharmaceuticals, oncology, and healthcare markets.
  • Independent DSMB reports no safety concerns to date and recommends continuing BriaCell's pivotal Phase 3 study of Bria-IMT™ plus an immune checkpoint inhibitor
  • Seventh consecutive positive DSMB recommendation reinforces the favorable safety and tolerability of BriaCell's novel immunotherapy approach
  • Phase 3 study is being conducted under FDA Fast Track designation, underscoring the substantial unmet need in metastatic breast cancer

PHILADELPHIA and VANCOUVER, British Columbia, Sept. 14, 2026 (GLOBE NEWSWIRE) -- BriaCell Therapeutics Corp. (Nasdaq: BCTX, BCTXL) (TSX: BCT) (“BriaCell” or the “Company”), a clinical-stage biotechnology company developing novel immunotherapies to transform cancer care, announces that the independent Data Safety Monitoring Board (DSMB) has issued its seventh consecutive positive recommendation following review of clinical data from BriaCell’s pivotal Phase 3 Bria-ABC study of Bria-IMT plus immune checkpoint inhibitor (CPI) in patients with metastatic breast cancer (NCT06072612).

Following its review, the DSMB raised no safety or other clinical concerns and recommended that the study continue without modifications. DSMB meetings occur quarterly in accordance with the study protocol. BriaCell’s ongoing pivotal Phase 3 study is being conducted under Fast Track designation granted by the US Food and Drug Administration (FDA), reflecting the significant unmet medical need in metastatic breast cancer.

“We are very encouraged by the DSMB’s seventh consecutive positive recommendation to continue BriaCell’s pivotal Phase 3 Bria-ABC study,” said Dr. William V. Williams, President and Chief Executive Officer of BriaCell. “This milestone represents continued progress in developing BriaCell’s novel immunotherapies for patients with urgent unmet medical needs.”

About BriaCell Therapeutics Corp.

BriaCell is a clinical-stage biotechnology company that develops novel immunotherapies to transform cancer care. More information is available at https://briacell.com/.

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This press release contains “forward-looking statements” that are subject to substantial risks and uncertainties. All statements, other than statements of historical fact, contained in this press release are forward-looking statements. Forward-looking statements contained in this press release may be identified by the use of words such as “anticipate,” “believe,” “contemplate,” “could,” “estimate,” “expect,” “intend,” “seek,” “may,” “might,” “plan,” “potential,” “predict,” “project,” “target,” “aim,” “should,” “will,” “would,” or the negative of these words or other similar expressions, although not all forward-looking statements contain these words. Forward-looking statements, including those about the DSMB’s seventh consecutive positive recommendation, the favorable safety and tolerability profile of Bria-IMT™ plus an immune checkpoint inhibitor, the continued advancement of BriaCell’s pivotal Phase 3 Bria‑ABC study under FDA Fast Track designation, and Bria-IMT’s potential as a transformative immunotherapy for patients with metastatic breast cancer, are based on BriaCell’s current expectations and are subject to inherent uncertainties, risks, and assumptions that are difficult to predict. Further, certain forward-looking statements, such as those are based on assumptions as to future events that may not prove to be accurate. These and other risks and uncertainties are described more fully under the heading “Risks and Uncertainties” in the Company’s most recent Management’s Discussion and Analysis, under the heading “Risk Factors” in the Company’s most recent Annual Information Form, and under “Risks and Uncertainties” in the Company’s other filings with the Canadian securities regulatory authorities and the U.S. Securities and Exchange Commission, all of which are available under the Company’s profiles on SEDAR+ at www.sedarplus.ca and on EDGAR at www.sec.gov. Forward-looking statements contained in this announcement are made as of this date, and BriaCell Therapeutics Corp. undertakes no duty to update such information except as required under applicable law.

Neither the Toronto Stock Exchange nor its Regulation Services Provider (as that term is defined in the policies of the Toronto Stock Exchange) accepts responsibility for the adequacy or accuracy of this release.

Contact Information

Company Contact:
William V. Williams, MD
President & CEO
1-888-485-6340
[email protected] 

Investor Relations Contact:
[email protected]


Risks

  • Clinical trial risks including potential future safety or efficacy issues that may arise during ongoing Phase 3 study.
  • Regulatory risks associated with FDA approval despite Fast Track designation, which does not guarantee market approval.
  • Market risks from competition in immuno-oncology and cancer treatment sectors that could impact commercial success.

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