Calidi Biotherapeutics To Present New Preclinical Data Highlighting Cell-based Virotherapy (SuperNova) Platform Technology at SITC 2023

SAN DIEGO–(BUSINESS WIRE)–Calidi Biotherapeutics, Inc. (NYSE American: CLDI or “Calidi”), a clinical-stage biotechnology company developing a new generation of targeted immunotherapies, today announced a poster highlighting new preclinical data and clinical development plans from the company’s novel SuperNova technology will be presented at the Society for Immunotherapy of Cancer’s (SITC) 38th Annual Meeting in San Diego, CA, taking place November 1-5, 2023.

Presentation Details

Title: A Novel Stem Cell-based Platform for Delivery and Potentiation of Oncolytic Virotherapies

Presenting Authors: Antonio F. Santidrian, PharmD, Ph.D., Chief Scientific Officer, Calidi Biotherapeutics

Boris R. Minev, MD. President, Medical & Scientific Affairs, Calidi Biotherapeutics

Abstract Number: 1419

Date: Friday, November 3, 2023

Time: 9:00 AM – 7:00 PM PDT

About Calidi Biotherapeutics:

Calidi Biotherapeutics (NYSE: CLDI) is a clinical-stage immuno-oncology company with proprietary technology designed to arm the immune system to fight cancer. Calidi’s novel stem cell-based platforms are utilizing potent allogeneic stem cells capable of carrying payloads of oncolytic viruses for use in multiple oncology indications, including high-grade gliomas and solid tumors. Calidi’s off-the-shelf, universal cell-based delivery platforms are designed to protect, amplify, and potentiate oncolytic viruses leading to enhanced efficacy and improved patient safety. This dual approach can potentially treat, or even prevent, metastatic disease. Calidi Biotherapeutics is headquartered in San Diego, California. For more information, please visit www.calidibio.com.

Forward-Looking Statements

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