Completed strategic review to focus on oncology and severe liver diseases Announced acquisition of global rights to BRM-1420, a dual ENL-YEATS and FLT3 inhibitor for multiple genetic subsets of AML from Bridge Medicines Appointed Dr. Amy Wechsler to the Board of Directors and Matthew Kronmiller as Executive Vice President of Strategy and Chief Business Officer BOSTON, Nov. 01, 2024 (GLOBE NEWSWIRE) -- Galecto, Inc. (NASDAQ:... Read More

BOSTON, Oct. 15, 2024 (GLOBE NEWSWIRE) -- Galecto, Inc . (NASDAQ: GLTO), a clinical-stage biotechnology company focused on the development of novel treatments for cancer and fibrosis, today announced the appointment of Dr. Amy Wechsler to its Board of Directors. Dr. Wechsler brings a unique combination of expertise and a proven track record of leadership in the healthcare industry. “We are thrilled to welcome Dr. Wechsler to... Read More

Galecto will focus on cancer and liver disease, leveraging existing clinical stage asset GB1211 Bolsters pipeline by obtaining global rights to BRM-1420, a novel dual ENL-YEATS and FLT3 inhibitor for multiple genetic subsets of acute myeloid leukemia (AML) BRM-1420 has the potential for enhanced clinical effectiveness compared to FLT3 inhibitors alone and has shown synergistic effects with SOC in preclinical models BOSTON,... Read More

BOSTON, Aug. 28, 2024 (GLOBE NEWSWIRE) -- Galecto, Inc. (NASDAQ: GLTO), a clinical-stage biotechnology company focused on the development of novel treatments for cancer and fibrosis, today announced that it will implement a 1-for-25 Reverse Stock Split of its common stock (the “Reverse Stock Split”), effective at 5:00 p.m. Eastern Time on Thursday, August 29, 2024. The Reverse Stock Split, which was approved by shareholders... Read More

BOSTON, May 01, 2024 (GLOBE NEWSWIRE) -- Galecto, Inc. (NASDAQ: GLTO), a clinical-stage biotechnology company focused on the development of novel treatments for cancer and fibrosis, today announced that the first patient has been enrolled in an investigator-initiated Phase 2 trial to evaluate GB1211, Galecto’s first-in-class, oral small molecule galectin-3 inhibitor candidate, at the Earle A. Chiles Research Institute... Read More

BOSTON, Dec. 21, 2023 (GLOBE NEWSWIRE) -- Galecto, Inc. (NASDAQ: GLTO), a clinical stage biotechnology company focused on the development of novel treatments for fibrosis and cancer, today announced positive topline results from a Phase 2a trial of GB2064 for the treatment of myelofibrosis (the “MYLOX-1 trial”, NCT04679870 ). The MYLOX-1 trial dosed a total of 18 myelofibrosis patients, of which 11 (61%) patients had... Read More

BOSTON, Oct. 23, 2023 (GLOBE NEWSWIRE) -- Galecto, Inc. (NASDAQ: GLTO), a clinical-stage biotechnology company focused on the development of novel treatments for fibrosis and cancer, today presented a poster with new and encouraging clinical data, including two additional partial responders, from the dose-finding Part A of its Phase 1b/2a trial ( NCT05240131 ) (the GALLANT-1 trial) at the European Society of Medical Oncology... Read More

BOSTON, Sept. 26, 2023 (GLOBE NEWSWIRE) -- Galecto, Inc. (NASDAQ: GLTO), a clinical-stage biotechnology company focused on the development of novel treatments for fibrosis and cancer, today announced that it has completed a review of its business, including the status of its programs, resources, and capabilities. Galecto has made the determination to conduct a comprehensive exploration of strategic alternatives focused on... Read More

BOSTON, Aug. 31, 2023 (GLOBE NEWSWIRE) -- Galecto, Inc. (NASDAQ: GLTO), a clinical-stage biotechnology company and world leader in galectin biology focused on the development of novel treatments for fibrosis and cancer, today announced that Hans Schambye, M.D., Ph.D., President and Chief Executive Officer of Galecto, will participate in the following September 2023 conferences. Management will also be available for... Read More

BOSTON, Aug. 15, 2023 (GLOBE NEWSWIRE) -- Galecto, Inc. (NASDAQ: GLTO), a clinical-stage biotechnology company and world leader in galectin biology, focused on the development of novel treatments for fibrosis and cancer, today announced topline results from its Phase 2b GALACTIC-1 trial evaluating the safety and efficacy of inhaled GB0139 for the treatment of idiopathic pulmonary fibrosis (IPF). The GALACTIC-1 trial did not... Read More

BOSTON, July 31, 2023 (GLOBE NEWSWIRE) -- Galecto, Inc. ( NASDAQ: GLTO), a clinical-stage biotechnology company and world leader in galectin biology focused on the development of novel treatments for fibrosis and cancer, today announced its operating and financial results for the quarter ended June 30, 2023. “Galecto has made strong clinical progress in the first half of the year, setting the stage for several important... Read More

BOSTON, June 20, 2023 (GLOBE NEWSWIRE) -- Galecto, Inc. (NASDAQ: GLTO), a clinical-stage biotechnology company and world leader in galectin biology focused on the development of novel treatments for fibrosis and cancer, today announced that it is set to join the Russell Microcap Index at the conclusion of the 2023 Russell index annual reconstitution, effective after the U.S. market opens on Monday, June 26, 2023, according... Read More

BOSTON, May 30, 2023 (GLOBE NEWSWIRE) -- Galecto, Inc. (NASDAQ: GLTO), a clinical-stage biotechnology company and world leader in galectin biology focused on the development of novel treatments for fibrosis and cancer, today announced that Hans Schambye, M.D., Ph.D. will present at the Jefferies Healthcare Conference being held in New York, NY from June 7-9, 2023. Management will also be available for one-on-one meetings.... Read More

BOSTON, May 23, 2023 (GLOBE NEWSWIRE) -- Galecto, Inc. (NASDAQ: GLTO), a clinical-stage biotechnology company and world leader in galectin biology focused on the development of novel treatments for fibrosis and cancer, today announced the last dosing of the last patient in the GALACTIC-1 Phase 2b trial of its most advanced product candidate, GB0139, for the treatment of idiopathic pulmonary fibrosis (IPF). GALACTIC-1 is a... Read More

BOSTON, May 17, 2023 (GLOBE NEWSWIRE) -- Galecto, Inc. (NASDAQ: GLTO), a clinical-stage biotechnology company and world leader in galectin biology focused on the development of novel treatments for fibrosis and cancer, today announced it will present a poster at the upcoming ATS 2023 International Conference taking place on May 19-24 in Washington, D.C. The poster shows new data on GB0139 in idiopathic pulmonary fibrosis... Read More

BOSTON, April 28, 2023 (GLOBE NEWSWIRE) -- Galecto, Inc. (NASDAQ: GLTO), a clinical-stage biotechnology company and world leader in galectin biology focused on the development of novel treatments for fibrosis and cancer, today announced its operating and financial results for the quarter ended March 31, 2023. “Galecto continued to make strong progress with its clinical programs in the first quarter of 2023 and remains on... Read More

BOSTON, April 13, 2023 (GLOBE NEWSWIRE) -- Galecto, Inc. (NASDAQ: GLTO), a clinical-stage biotechnology company and world leader in galectin biology focused on the development of novel treatments for fibrosis and cancer, today announced it will present two posters at the upcoming American Association for Cancer Research (AACR) Annual Meeting 2023, taking place April 14-19 in Orlando, Florida. Galecto is currently conducting... Read More

BOSTON, March 09, 2023 (GLOBE NEWSWIRE) -- Galecto, Inc. (NASDAQ: GLTO), a clinical-stage biotechnology company and world leader in galectin biology focused on the development of novel treatments for fibrosis and cancer, today announced its operating and financial results for the quarter and year ended December 31, 2022. “2022 was an exciting year for us as we continued to progress our pipeline of small-molecule inhibitors... Read More

BOSTON, March 02, 2023 (GLOBE NEWSWIRE) -- Galecto, Inc. (NASDAQ: GLTO), a clinical-stage biotechnology company and a world leader in galectin biology focused on the development of novel treatments for fibrosis and cancer, today announced that management will present and be available for 1x1 meetings at Oppenheimer’s 33 rd Annual Healthcare Conference taking place virtually on March 13-15, 2023. Details for the event are as... Read More

BOSTON, Feb. 01, 2023 (GLOBE NEWSWIRE) -- Galecto, Inc. (NASDAQ: GLTO), a clinical-stage biotechnology company and a world leader in galectin biology focused on the development of novel treatments for fibrosis and cancer, today announced that management will present at the upcoming SVB Securities Global Biopharma Conference taking place on February 14-16, 2023. Details for the event are as follows: SVB Securities Global... Read More

Late-breaking oral and poster presentations include clinical and preclinical data related to GULLIVER-2 clinical trial Galecto to host a webinar at 8:00 a.m. ET on Tuesday, November 8, 2022 to discuss expanded topline data and analysis Galecto, Inc. (NASDAQ: GLTO), a clinical-stage biotechnology company and a world leader in galectin biology focused on the development of novel treatments for fibrosis and cancer, today... Read More

Galecto, Inc. (NASDAQ: GLTO), a clinical stage biotechnology company focused on the development of novel treatments for cancer and fibrosis, today announced that it has entered into a collaboration agreement for an investigator-initiated Phase 2 trial at Providence Portland Medical Center’s Earle A. Chiles Research Institute (EACRI) to evaluate the safety and efficacy of GB1211, Galecto’s first-in-class, oral small molecule... Read More

Galecto, Inc. (NASDAQ: GLTO), a clinical stage biotechnology company focused on the development of novel treatments for fibrosis and cancer, today announced that it will host a live conference call and webcast at 8:00 am ET on Tuesday, November 8, 2022 to review topline data from the Company’s Phase 1b/2a GULLIVER-2 trial for liver cirrhosis. Webcast Information Galecto will host a live conference call and webcast at 8:00 am... Read More

Galecto, Inc. (NASDAQ: GLTO), a clinical stage biotechnology company focused on the development of novel treatments for fibrosis and cancer, today announced positive results from a planned intermediate assessment of its ongoing Phase 2a trial of GB2064 for the treatment of myelofibrosis (“MYLOX-1 trial”, NCT04679870 ).... Read More

Galecto, Inc. (NASDAQ: GLTO), a clinical stage biotechnology company focused on the development of novel treatments for fibrosis and cancer, today announced that management will be participating at the upcoming H.C. Wainwright’s 24 th Annual Global Investment Conference taking place on September 12-14, 2022. Details for the event are as follows: H.C. Wainwright 24 th Annual Global Investment Conference Date : September... Read More

Galecto, Inc. (NASDAQ: GLTO), a clinical stage biotechnology company focused on the development of novel treatments for fibrosis and cancer, today announced a recent publication in the Journal of Cancer Research and Clinical Oncology , 1 a peer-reviewed scientific journal, supporting the Company’s ongoing clinical programs by reinforcing the foundational galectin-3 biology underlying Galecto’s approach to the inhibition of... Read More

Galecto, Inc. (NASDAQ: GLTO), a clinical stage biotechnology company focused on the development of novel treatments for cancer and fibrosis, today announced its operating and financial results for the quarter ended June 30, 2022. “The second quarter proved to be very productive for Galecto as we continued to advance our clinical programs, highlighted by completing enrollment in our Phase 2b GALACTIC-1 trial of GB0139 for the... Read More