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BiotechTV |
June 25, 2026

BIO 2026: Kivu Bioscience exited stealth late last year to develop “kinder and gentler” antibody-drug conjugates with a lower antibody to payload ratio to improve precision and tolerability

BioPharm International |
June 25, 2026

Human-Based Preclinical Models May Improve Toxicity Prediction in Oncology Development

At BIO International Convention 2026, Mohit Trikha, PhD, CEO of Kiva Bioscience, discussed why emerging human-based preclinical models may have their greatest impact in predicting drug toxicity and tolerability rather than replacing animal testing outright.

BioPharm International |
June 23, 2026

Can Organoids and Human-Based Models Improve Drug DevelopmentPredictability?

At the BIO International Convention 2026, oncology drug development expert Mohit Trikha, PhD, CEO, Kivu Bioscience, discusses the promise and limitations of organoids and other human-based preclinical models, emphasizing the need for stronger validation, cross-functional collaboration, and early regulatory engagement to improve clinical trial success rates.

BioSpace |
June 23, 2026

Can ADCs be kinder and gentler? Join BioSpace at BIO to find out

BioSpace |
June 3, 2026

Facing pressure from China, BioSpace’s NextGen biotech leaders say: ‘Bring it on’

Kivu is one of BioSpace’s 2026 NextGen class of up-and-coming young biotechs.

Clinical Leader |
May 29, 2026

Safety Is The Mantra In Kivu Bioscience’s ADC Trials For Solid Tumors

A conversation between Kivu Bioscience CEO Mo Trikha and Clinical Leader Executive Editor Abby Proch In acrowded antibody-drug conjugate (ADC) landscape, differentiation hinges on improving the fundamentalrisk–benefit equation.

Press Releases

Press Release |
April 14, 2026

Kivu Bioscience Appoints Mohit Trikha, Ph.D., as Chief Executive Officer

Proven oncology leader to advance next-generation ADC pipeline and drive clinical milestones SAN MATEO, CA – Kivu Bioscience, a clinical-stage biotechnology company developing next-generation antibody-drug conjugates (ADCs) for difficult-to-treat cancers, today announced the appointment of Mohit Trikha, Ph.D., as Chief Executive Officer. Dr. Trikha, who previously served as President and Chief Operating Officer, assumes the […]

Press Release |
April 14, 2026

Kivu Bioscience to Present Preclinical Data on Next-Generation ADC Programs at AACR Annual Meeting 2026

– Clinical-stage PTK7 ADC KIVU-107 shows strong preclinical anti-tumor activity, favorable pharmacokinetics and improved tolerability – Next-generation CEACAM5 ADC KIVU-305 demonstrates potent preclinical activity and enhanced stability across colorectal and other solid tumor models SAN MATEO, CA — April 15, 2026 – Kivu Bioscience, a clinical-stage biotechnology company developing next-generation antibody-drug conjugates (ADCs) for difficult-to […]

Press Release |
March 3, 2026

Kivu Bioscience Appoints Brunilda Shtylla as Chief Business Officer

Seasoned biopharma executive brings more than 25 years of business development and strategic partnership experience to support Kivu’s next phase of growth SAN MATEO, Calif.–(BUSINESS WIRE)–Kivu Bioscience, a clinical-stage biotechnology company developing next-generation antibody-drug conjugates (ADCs) for difficult-to-treat cancers, today announced the appointment of Brunilda Shtylla, as Chief Business Officer. Ms. Shtylla will lead corporate […]

Press Release |
February 25, 2026

Kivu Bioscience Presents KIVU-305 Preclinical Data at World ADC London 2026 and Advances into Phase 1 Clinical Trial

–Receives Australian HREC Approval and CTN Clearance for First-in-Human Study SAN MATEO, Calif.–(BUSINESS WIRE)–Kivu Bioscience, Inc., a clinical-stage biotechnology company developing next-generation antibody-drug conjugates (ADCs) for difficult-to-treat cancers, today announced the presentation of new preclinical data for KIVU-305, its CEACAM5-targeted ADC, at World ADC London 2026. Kivu also announced another significant milestone with receipt of […]

Press Release |
January 27, 2026

Kivu Bioscience Appoints Julie Hambleton, M.D., to its Board of Directors

SAN MATEO, Calif. – Kivu Bioscience, a clinical-stage biotechnology company developing next-generation antibody-drug conjugates (ADCs) for difficult-to-treat cancers, today announced the appointment of Julie Hambleton, M.D., to its Board of Directors. Dr. Hambleton is a highly experienced biotechnology executive with more than 25 years of leadership across clinical development, regulatory strategy, and company building, spanning […]

Press Release |
January 12, 2026

Kivu Bioscience Announces First Patient Dosed in Phase 1 Trial of KIVU-107 Next-Generation PTK7-Targeting ADC for Advanced Solid Tumors

SAN MATEO, CA – January 12, 2026 – Kivu Bioscience, a clinical-stage biotechnology company developing next-generation antibody-drug conjugates (ADCs) for difficult-to-treat cancers, today announced that the first patient has been dosed in its Phase 1 clinical trial of KIVU-107, a next-generation PTK7-targeting ADC for patients with advanced solid tumors. “Dosing the first patient with KIVU-107 […]