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The promise of precision oncology

brought to life for patients

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Our mission is to realize the promise of precision medicines to help patients with cancer lead better, longer lives.

Our novel therapies are designed to selectively target cancer cells, while moving the field forward in areas with the highest unmet needs. Just as vital to our mission, we’re investigating these therapies in combination with standards of care, forging new paths with the goal of giving patients a better chance for durable remissions.

We Are Kura

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Our Commitment

We discover and develop novel cancer therapeutics that seek to improve patient outcomes and deliver targeted, innovative medicines to more patients in need.

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Through our evolving understanding of the molecular processes that drive cancer, we’re pioneering new approaches to treat devastating diseases, including head and neck cancer, lung cancer and acute leukemias.

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We are courageous, science-driven innovators who work as one to create new possibilities for patients.

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Kura In The News

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What pharma can teach biotech about the life cycle management of a drug

May 18, 2023/in Currents
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Navigating dose optimization requirements as a small biotech

February 1, 2023/in Currents
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Liquid Biopsies Guide the Development of Cancer Drugs

September 6, 2022/in Currents

Liquid Biopsies Guide the Development of Cancer Drugs

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Fierce Biotech: FDA’s renewed focus on oncology dosing spooks investors, but companies say they’re ready

June 28, 2021/in Currents
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ESMO: Tipifarnib demonstrates encouraging efficacy in patients with recurrent and/or metastatic hnscc with hras mutations

April 21, 2021/in Currents
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Journal of Clinical Oncology: Is This the Dawn of Precision Oncology in Head and Neck Cancer?

April 20, 2021/in Currents
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