Palisade Bio advances PALI-2108 to Phase 2 with strong balance sheet
Aug 10, 2026, 4:30 PM EDT1 sourcesAI-analyzed
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Clear near-term catalysts (IND clearances, 2H 2026 trial starts, 2H 2027/2028 readouts) plus a solid cash runway and management execution tone could re-rate a clinically de-risked, late-stage pipeline vs peers; however, execution risk remains until readouts materialize.
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Palisade Bio advances PALI-2108 into Phase 2 for UC and CD after FDA IND clearance and solid Phase 1 signals. The UC readout is slated for 2H 2027, with CD readout targeted in early 2028, while cash resources of $125.2 million support milestones. New board additions may help execution and fundraising ahead of pivotal readouts.
Phase 2 ASCENTRA-UC to start 2H 2026; ASCENTRA-CD IND planned 2H 2026.
IND clearance received; UC readout expected 2H 2027; CD IND filed 2H 2026.
IND for ASCENTRA-CD planned 2H 2026; CD trial start 1Q 2027; readout 2028.
Phase 1 UC results show strong responses; FSCD SES-CD down 47.5%.
Cash $125.2M supports milestones; board adds Baltera and Zwick.
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