- Advancing next-generation ?d T cell engager platform with initial animal data expected in 2026
- Reported glioblastoma (GBM) data showing ~97% improvement in progression-free survival vs. standard-of-care; updated median overall survival (mOS) data to be presented at ASCO 2026
- Hosting R&D Day on May 21, 2026 in New York City
NEW YORK, May 07, 2026 (GLOBE NEWSWIRE) -- IN8bio, Inc. (Nasdaq: INAB), a clinical-stage biopharmaceutical company developing innovative gamma-delta (?d) T cell therapies and ?d T cell engagers (TCEs) for cancer and autoimmune diseases, today reported financial results and business highlights for the first quarter ended March 31, 2026.
"In the first quarter of 2026, we continued to advance our next-generation TCE platform and clinical programs," said William Ho, Chief Executive Officer and co-founder of IN8bio. "Our encouraging GBM data positions us to engage the FDA on potential regulatory pathways forward, and we expect to deliver meaningful preclinical, regulatory and clinical milestones across our pipeline this year. As industry interest in novel TCEs accelerates, our next-generation platform is designed to address the key challenges in TCE development. We believe IN8bio is well positioned to create meaningful value for patients and shareholders in 2026 and beyond. We look forward to sharing further updates across our programs at our upcoming R&D Day in New York City on May 21, 2026."
Key Highlights
Advancing Next-Generation Gamma-Delta T Cell Engager Platform (INB-619)
- Continued to advance our internally developed INB-600 platform of novel ?d T cell engagers, designed to potently eliminate targets such as CD19, potentially reduce toxicities such as cytokine release syndrome (CRS) and widen the therapeutic window over traditional CD3-targeting engagers.
- Presented encouraging preclinical data for INB-619, a CD19-targeting ?d T cell engager for oncology and autoimmune diseases. The data showed complete B cell depletion, robust ?d T cell expansion, and minimal CRS-associated cytokine release (IL-6, TNF-a), reinforcing the platform's differentiation and therapeutic potential.
- Progressing INB-619 into IND-enabling studies, with initial animal data expected in 2026.
Presented Clinical Data Demonstrating Durable Survival Improvements in Newly Diagnosed Glioblastoma
In January 2026, IN8bio reported updated data as of December 31, 2025, from its Phase 1 (INB-200) and Phase 2 (INB-400) clinical trials evaluating DeltEx drug resistant immunotherapy (DRI) ?d T cells in patients with newly diagnosed GBM. The data included a concurrent standard-of-care (SOC) control group enrolled at the same time and clinical sites as treated patients.
- Median progression-free survival (mPFS) for repeat dose patients was 13.0 months versus 6.6 months for SOC patients (+97% improvement).
- Median overall survival (mOS) in repeat dose patients is still climbing, currently at 17.2+ months as of December 31, 2025, surpassing the 13.2-months for the SOC control arm.
- Several patients remained progression-free beyond two years, including one grade 4, IDH-mutant glioma patient who remains progression-free with no additional therapy for more than 4.5 years.
- No dose-limiting toxicities (DLTs), cytokine release syndrome (CRS), neurotoxicity (ICANS), tumor inflammation-associated neurotoxicity (TIAN) or other unexpected severe adverse events were reported.
- Updated mOS results to be presented at the American Society of Clinical Oncology (ASCO) 2026 Annual Meeting (Abstract 2077, Poster 442) on June 1, from 1:30 - 4:30 p.m. CDT.
IN8bio Research & Development Day 2026
- IN8bio will host its R&D Day on May 21, 2026 (9:00 - 11:30 a.m. EDT), in New York City.
- The event will feature presentations on the Company's ?d TCE platform targeting oncology and autoimmune diseases.
- The Company will also provide updates on its clinical program in GBM, including a clinical perspective from renowned neuro-oncologist Dr. David Reardon, Director, Center for Neuro-Oncology at the Dana-Farber Cancer Institute and Professor of Medicine at Harvard Medical School.
- Register Online: https://investors.in8bio.com/news-events/events-presentations
Upcoming Conferences & Anticipated Milestones
International Society for Cell & Gene Therapy (ISCT) 2026 Annual Meeting (Dublin, Ireland)
- Title: Unraveling Complexity: The Impact, Interactions and Outcomes of a ?d T Cell Therapy in Glioblastoma
Poster Details: 1253
Date/Time: May 7, 2026, 18:00 to 19:30 GMT (1:00 - 2:30 p.m. EDT)
- Title: Lean Infrastructure for CGT Early-Stage Companies: Leveraging Integrated Digital Platforms to Achieve Sustainable Operation Efficiency and Scalable Compliance
Poster Details: 801
Date/Time: May 7, 2026, 18:00 to 19:30 GMT (1:00 - 2:30 p.m. EDT)
American Society of Gene & Cell Therapy (ASGCT) 2026 Annual Meeting (Boston, MA)
- Title: Challenging the Glioblastoma Status Quo: Could ?d T Cells Shift the Balance?
Abstract: 328
Date and Time: May 14, 2026, 11:00 - 11:15 a.m. EDT
Anticipated Milestones
- Guidance from the FDA on potential accelerated regulatory pathways for GBM program in 2H26.
- Publication of Phase 1 INB-200 clinical data in newly diagnosed GBM patients in a peer-reviewed journal.
- Additional GBM clinical updates, including updated mOS data at ASCO 2026.
- Initial TCE preclinical animal data and additional IND-enabling data for INB-619 in 2H26.
- Completion of INB-100 patient dosing and presentation of long-term follow-up results at a medical meeting in late 2026.
First Quarter 2026 Financial Highlights
- Cash position: As of March 31, 2026, the Company had cash of $21.9 million, compared with $11.9 million, for the comparable prior year period.
- Research and Development (R&D) expenses: R&D expenses were $2.6 million for the three months ended March 31, 2026, compared with $3.0 million for the comparable prior year period. These amounts include non-cash items such as stock-based compensation (SBC) and depreciation. The decrease primarily reflects lower clinical trial activity in the INB-400 program.
- General and administrative (G&A) expenses: G&A expenses were $2.7 million for the three months ended March 31, 2026, compared with $2.7 million for the comparable prior year period. These amounts include non-cash items such as stock-based compensation (SBC) and depreciation.
- Net loss: The Company reported a net loss of $5.1 million, or $0.26 per basic and diluted common share, for the three months ended March 31, 2026, compared with a net loss of $5.6 million, or $2.16 per basic and diluted common share, for the comparable prior year period.
About IN8bio
IN8bio is a clinical-stage biopharmaceutical company developing ?d T cell and ?d T cell engager (TCE) product candidates to address unmet medical needs. ?d T cells are a specialized population of T cells that possess unique properties, including the ability to differentiate between healthy and diseased tissue. The Company's pipeline is anchored by INB-600, a novel ?d T cell engager platform with potential applications across oncology and autoimmune indications. IN8bio is also advancing INB-100, an allogeneic ?d T cell candidate for adult patients with high-risk leukemias undergoing haploidentical stem cell transplantation, and INB-200/400, an autologous genetically modified ?d T cell candidate for newly diagnosed glioblastoma (GBM). For more information about IN8bio, visit www.IN8bio.com
Forward Looking Statements
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| IN8BIO, INC. BALANCE SHEETS (In thousands, except share and per share data) | ||||||||
| March 31, | ||||||||
| 2026 | December 31, | |||||||
| (unaudited) | 2025 | |||||||
| Assets | (Note 2) | |||||||
| Current assets | ||||||||
| Cash | - | 21,941 | - | 27,092 | ||||
| Prepaid expenses and other current assets | 721 | 788 | ||||||
| Total Current Assets | 22,662 | 27,880 | ||||||
| Non-current assets | ||||||||
| Property and equipment, net | 1,622 | 1,858 | ||||||
| Restricted cash | 220 | 220 | ||||||
| Right-of-use assets - finance leases | 188 | 296 | ||||||
| Right-of-use assets - operating leases | 1,444 | 1,882 | ||||||
| Other non-current assets | 129 | 146 | ||||||
| Total Non-Current Assets | 3,603 | 4,402 | ||||||
| Total Assets | - | 26,265 | - | 32,282 | ||||
| Liabilities and Stockholders' Equity | ||||||||
| Liabilities | ||||||||
| Current liabilities | ||||||||
| Accounts payable | - | 449 | - | 309 | ||||
| Accrued expenses and other current liabilities | 681 | 1,633 | ||||||
| Short-term finance lease liability | 189 | 295 | ||||||
| Short-term operating lease liability | 839 | 924 | ||||||
| Total Current Liabilities | 2,158 | 3,161 | ||||||
| Long-term operating lease liability | 1,326 | 1,563 | ||||||
| Total Non-Current Liabilities | 1,326 | 1,563 | ||||||
| Total Liabilities | 3,484 | 4,724 | ||||||
| Stockholders' Equity | ||||||||
| Preferred stock, par value $0.0001 per share; 10,000,000 shares authorized at March 31, 2026 and December 31, 2025, respectively; no shares issued and outstanding | - | - | ||||||
| Common stock, par value $0.0001 per share; 490,000,000 shares authorized at March 31, 2026 and December 31, 2025; 9,847,089 and 9,766,132 shares issued and outstanding at March 31, 2026 and December 31, 2025, respectively | 10 | 10 | ||||||
| Additional paid-in capital | 168,957 | 168,644 | ||||||
| Accumulated deficit | (146,186 | - | (141,096 | - | ||||
| Total Stockholders' Equity | 22,781 | 27,558 | ||||||
| Total Liabilities and Stockholders' Equity | - | 26,265 | - | 32,282 | ||||
| IN8BIO, INC. STATEMENTS OF OPERATIONS (In thousands, except share and per share data) | ||||||||
| Three Months Ended March 31, | ||||||||
| 2026 | 2025 | |||||||
| Operating expenses: | ||||||||
| Research and development | - | 2,613 | - | 2,972 | ||||
| General and administrative | 2,653 | 2,688 | ||||||
| Total operating expenses | 5,266 | 5,660 | ||||||
| Interest income | 176 | 110 | ||||||
| Loss from operations | (5,090 | - | (5,550 | - | ||||
| Net loss | - | (5,090 | - | - | (5,550 | - | ||
| Net loss per share -?basic and diluted | - | (0.26 | - | - | (2.16 | - | ||
| Weighted-average number of shares used in computing net loss per common share, basic and diluted | 19,467,114 | 2,575,325 | ||||||
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